NordicTrack NTL27005.0 manual

USER'S MANUAL CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Model No. NTL27005.0 Serial No. Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Visit our website at www .nordictrack.com new products, pr[...]

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

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 eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blo[...]

2 2. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 2 3. When using iFIT programs, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the s peed 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. In some instances, the [...]

5 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® A PEX 8000 treadmill. The APEX 8000 treadmill offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising, the unique APEX 8000 t readm ill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other tr[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials, unless otherwise instructed. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own flat-bladed screwdriver , wire cutters , a nd adjustable wrench . Note: The unders[...]

7 6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the treadmill to protect the floor. For your benefit, familiarize yourself with the TROUBLESHOOTING informa- tion on pages 24 to 26. 4. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Upright (83) to a vertical position. Press the Knob Sleev[...]

8 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 one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset draw- ing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The tab should [...]

9 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- i cone spray or other substances to the walking b elt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER C[...]

10 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive. When the manual mode of the console is se- lected, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can [...]

1 1 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER P lug in the power cord (see page 9). Next, locate t he on/of f switch on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the switch is in the “on” po- sition. Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 10), and slide the clip onto the waistband[...]

12 The lower right corner of the display will s how the distance that you have walked or r un, the elapsed time, the speed of the walk- ing belt, and your pace (in minutes per mile). The center of the dis- play is the priority dis- play. Press the Display button repeat- edly until the priority display shows the in- formation that you are most inter[...]

13 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. S elect one of the preset programs. To select a preset program, press the Aerobic Programs button repeatedly until the number of the desired preset program (“P1” through “P26”) ap- pears in the lower right corner of the display. When [...]

14 If the speed and/or incline settings of the program are too high or too low, you can change the inten- s ity level of the program at any time by pressing the increase or decrease button next to the A erobic Programs button. To stop the program at any time, press the Stop but ton . To restart the program, press the Start b ut - ton or the Speed i[...]

15 H OW TO USE A DISTANCE PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 1. S elect a distance program. To select a distance program, press the Distance Programs button repeatedly until 5000, 10.00, 13.10, or 26.20 appears in the priority display, and the letters “m,” “km,” or “mi” appear in the matrix.[...]

16 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 16 and 17 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web site , the treadmill must be connected to your compu[...]

17 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[...]

18 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 17. A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to RCA s[...]

19 During the program, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the t readmill is about to change. C AUTION: Al ways listen for the “chirp” and be prepared for speed a nd/or incline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before your personal trainer describes the change. If the [...]

20 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 a program from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home com[...]

21 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information. The information m ode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement for speed and distance and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To select the information mode, hold down the S top butto n whi [...]

22 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- c ome permanently damaged. Remove the key and unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 poun ds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the[...]

23 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 lock knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the pin on the lock knob. Note: You may need to push the handrail to the side slightly. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and [...]

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, see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge sup[...]

25 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on S OLUTION: a . Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9. b . If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the allen wren[...]

26 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 8. b. If the chest pulse sensor still does not function properly, the battery should be changed. To replace the battery, locate the battery cover on the back of the senso[...]

27 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 [...]

28 SUGGESTED STRETCHES T he correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1 . Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, the[...]

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P ART LIST—Model No. NTL27005.0 R1005B To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Foot Rail Insert 2 1 Left Foot Rail 3 1 Pivot Spacer 4 1 Left Foot Rail Endcap 5 4 Endcap Screw 6 2 Rear Platform Screw 7 1 Frame 8 1 Walking Belt 9 1 W[...]

Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 105 2 Front Wheel 106 2 Front Wheel Spacer 107 1 Magnet 108 6 Base Pad 109 15 Base Pad Screw/Misc. Screw 1 10 2 Pinch Decal 111 2 Upright Endcap 112 2 Belt Guide Bracket 113 1 Wire Track 114 3 2” Bolt 115 1 Base Plate 116 4 Base Plate Bumper 117 1 Chest Purse Receiver 118 3 Catch Screw 119 6 Deck [...]

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Part No. 232609 R1005B Printed in USA © 2005 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack APEX 8000 treadmill (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in m aterial and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS[...]