NordicTrack NATL81205.0 manual

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    CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Serial Number Decal Model No. NATL81205.0 Serial No. Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missi[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . .[...]

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    1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure t hat all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and 0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the treadmill on any surface [...]

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    2 1. When using iFIT.com programs, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the “chirp” and b e prepared for speed and/or incline changes. I n some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the personal trainer de- scribes the change. 22. W[...]

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    Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® 1 500i treadmill. The 1500i treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And wh en you ’re n ot ex- ercising, the unique 1500i trea dmill can be folded up, r equiring less than half the floor space of other tread- mills. For y[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y A ssembly requires two persons. S et the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. D o not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top[...]

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    7 2. Attach four Base Pads (99) to the base of the Uprights (69) with four 1” Screws (148). Note: One replacement B ase Pad may be included. Use the Base Pad to replace any Base Pad that becomes worn. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill down so the four Base Pads (99) and the Frame (not shown) are flat on the floor and t[...]

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    8 8. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure place; the allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill. 6. Set the console assembly on the Uprights (69). Make sure that no wires[...]

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    9 H OW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR T he chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below ). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into the hole in one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The t[...]

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    10 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sili- cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deterio- r ate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER C[...]

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    1 1 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to help you get the most from your worko uts. When the manual mode of the console is se- lecte d, th e spee d and incline of the treadmill can be chang ed w ith t he to uch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feed[...]

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    12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Locate the on/of f s witch near the power cord. Make sure that t he circuit breaker is in the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11) and attach the clip onto the waistband of your cloth es. Next, insert[...]

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    13 The lower right area of the display will show a t raining zone bar that in- dicates the approximate i ntensity level of your e x- ercise. If five or six indi- cators in the bar are lit, for example, the bar shows that your pace is ideal for aerobic exercise. The upper left area of the display will show the incline level of the tread- mill, the e[...]

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    14 Turn on the fan if desired. To turn on the fan at low speed, press the AutoBreeze Fans button; t he word “Fan” and the number 1 will appear in the display. To turn on the fan at medium speed, press the button a sec- ond time; the number 2 will appear in the display. To turn on the fan at high speed, press the button a third time; the number [...]

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    15 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. S elect one of the preset programs. To select one of the eight preset programs, press the Programs button re- peatedly until the words “Weight Loss,” “Aerobic,” or “Performance” and the number 1, 2, or 3 appear in the lower cen - [...]

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    16 Follow your progress with the display. See step 5 on page 12. Measure your heart rate if desired. S ee step 6 on page 13. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 14. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. When the program has ended, make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest set- ting. Next, r[...]

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    17 E nter a maximum heart rate setting. When a heart rate pro- gram is selected, the words “Heart Rate” will a ppear in the upper cen- tre of the display and the target heart rate setting for the program will flash. If desired, press the Heart Rate increase and decrease buttons to ad- just the target heart rate setting. Note: See the heart rate[...]

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    18 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT.COM PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com MP3 or CD programs , the treadmill m ust be connected to your MP3 player, CD player, p ortable stereo, home stereo, or computer. See pages 18 and 19 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web site , the treadmill must be connected to your compu[...]

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    19 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO N ote: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the input jack on the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack[...]

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    20 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR N ote: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 19. A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to RCA s[...]

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    21 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any t ime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is h eard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button [...]

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    22 HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access basic programs, audio programs, and video programs directly from the internet. Additional options are s oon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home comp[...]

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    23 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has b een operated and the total number of kilometres that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select kilometres or miles as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off [...]

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    24 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per- m anently damaged. Remove the key and unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the trea[...]

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    25 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility[...]

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    26 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call the telephone number on the front c over of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a prop[...]

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    27 Locate the Reed Switch (10) and the Magnet (7) on the left side of the Pulley (8). Turn the Pulley until the M agnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. M ake sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed S witch is about 3 mm (1/8 in.). I f necessary, loosen the Screw (27), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw. Reattach [...]

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    28 PROBLEM: The chest pulse sensor does not function properly S OLUTION: a . If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, see CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE- SHOOTING on page 9. b. If the chest pulse sensor still does not function properly, the battery should be changed. To replace the battery, first locate the battery cover on the back of the[...]

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    29 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with [...]

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    30 P ART LIST—Model No. NA TL81205.0 R0805A T o locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the centre of this manual. 1 2 Foot Rail Insert 2 1 Left Foot Rail 3 2 2” Belly Pan Screw 4 1 Front Left Endcap 5 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 6 2 Frame Pivot Spacer 7 1 Magnet 8 1 Front Roller/Pulley 95 N u t 10 1 Reed Switch/Sensor Wire 1[...]

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    31 101 2 Wheel Endcap 102 2 Extension Leg 103 2 Extension Leg Endcap 104 2 Incline Warning Decal 105 1 Idler Arm Bolt 106 2 Short Console Bolt 107 2 Fan 1 08 1 Book Holder 109 1 Ferrite Box 110 1 Frame 111 1 Latch Assembly 112 1 Console Ground Wire 113 2 Spring Plate 114 1 Ground Nut 115 1 Left Tray 116 1 Right Tray 117 1 Left Inside Housing 118 1 [...]

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    45 46 1 13 113 128 128 147 27 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 20 10 27 12 13 9 21 147 32 20 6 5 37 36 9 38 3 131 41 3 152 152 153 145 51 1 53 52 14 60 61 54 1 10 54 62 17 63 152 153 39 53 96 34 59 100 58 100 124 121 122 123 120 122 121 1 17 90 90 120 125 30 55 56 50 44 34 67 44 50 34 56 67 1 19 90 1 18 55 45 129 45 129 45 46 47 47 28 140 43 34 59 35 15 15 100 22 16 [...]

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    89 27 91 92 94 93 99 148 104 99 148 97 98 104 9 94 93 23 130 69 1 11 77 78 70 95 101 79 79 83 83 100 95 9 101 142 99 26 64 71 126 1 12 49 1 14 99 148 103 102 99 148 103 102 77 78 65 106 98 66 66 106 77 1 1 77 33 77 33 27 90 1 15 81 90 107 90 90 107 1 16 82 84 87 108 90 88 40 90 90 90 90 90 90 80 100 148 130 99 148 85 86 149 151 151 151 151 EXPLODED[...]

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    Part No. 231390 R0805A Printed in USA © 2005 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY Shanghi Newlife Fitness Equipment, Inc. (Newlife), warrants this product to be free from defects in workman- ship and material under normal use and service conditions. The drive motor is warranted for five (5) years after the date of purchase. Parts and labor are warrante[...]