NordicTrack APEX 6500 NTL18907.0 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. NTL18907.0 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, p[...]

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. Always remove iFIT cards from the iFIT slot when you are not using them. 24. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the t readmill regularly. 25. Never insert or drop any object into any opening. 27. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately [...]

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® A PEX 6500 treadmill. The APEX 6500 treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your work- outs at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd when you’re not exercising, the unique APEX 6500 tread mill c an be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmill[...]

6 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 t[...]

7 3. Remove the band securing the Upr ight Wir e Har ness (73 ) to the right Upright (20). Have a second person hold the console assembly near the right Upright. Connect the Upright Wire Harness (73) to the console wire extending from the console assem- bly. Make sure to connect the connectors properly (see the inset drawing). The connec- tors shou[...]

8 5. Attach the Latch Housing (34) to the left Upright (20) with two Screws (7); start both Screws and then tighten them. Note: Make sure that the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the indicated side. Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin. (Note: If there are two collars, place one on each side of[...]

9 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow t he step s below to insta ll the r e- ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1 . M ake sure that the power cord is unplugged. R emove the indicated Screws (7) from the back of the Console Base (98). 7 98 7 1 7 7 7 7 7 Wire 98 Cylinder 105 A 2 B 2. While a second person h[...]

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 COR[...]

1 1 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec - tive and enjo yable. When the manual mode of the con- sole is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a butt on. A s you ex- ercise, the console will display continuous exerci[...]

12 H OW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate the reset/off cir- c uit breaker on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the tread- mill. Find the clip attached to the key, and slide the clip securely onto the waistband of you[...]

13 Select the settings mode. T o select the settings mode, first remove the key from the console. Then, hold down the Stop but- t on while reinserting the key into the console. When the settings mode is selected, the display will show the word ENGLISH or METRIC to indi- cate which system of measurement is selected. To change the system of measureme[...]

14 H OW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. Select the manual mode. Each time the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. If you have selected a program, press the Programs buttons r[...]

15 When the manual mode is selected, the console offers eight display modes. The display mode that y ou select will determine which workout informa- tion is shown. For example, the first display mode s hows only the elapsed time and the distance that you have walked or run. Press the Display button repeatedly to select the desired display mode. Not[...]

16 H OW TO USE A CARDIO PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. Select a Cardio program. To select one of the ten Cardio program, press the Programs button repeatedly. When a Cardio program is selected, the displ[...]

17 If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- ment is too high or too low, you can override the s etting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons; however, when the next segment begins, the t readmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment. To stop the program at any time, press the Stop button. T[...]

18 H OW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a Pulse program. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor. Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sen- sor to use a Pulse program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TIN[...]

19 If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- ment is too high or too low, you can override the s etting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons; however, when the console compares your heart r ate to the current target heart rate setting, the speed or incline of the treadmill may automatically change. To stop the program at any time, pr[...]

20 H OW TO CREATE A RECORD PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. Select a Record program. To select a Record program, press the Programs button repeatedly until the words RECORD PROGRAM 1 or RECORD PROGRAM 2 ap[...]

21 H OW TO USE A RECORD PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. Select a Record program. To select a Record program, press the Programs button repeatedly until the words RECORD PROGRAM 1 or RECORD PROGRAM 2 appea[...]

22 H OW TO USE AN IFIT CARD Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. Insert an iFIT Card and select a program. To use an iFIT program, insert an iFIT Card into the iFIT slot; make sure that the iFIT Card is ori- ented so [...]

23 H OW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM To play music or audio books through the console’s stereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player or CD player to the console. Locate the stereo audio c able below the speakers on the console, and plug it into a jack on your MP3 player or CD player. Make sure that the audio cable is fully plugged in. Next[...]

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[...]

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

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 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[...]

27 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 10. 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 hex key, [...]

28 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 [...]

29 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[...]

30 P ART LIST—Model No. NTL18907.0 R1206A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING starting on page 32. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Frame Thrust Washer 2 8 Endcap Bolt 3 1 Front Left Endcap 4 2 Frame Pivot Washer 5 8 Endcap Washer 6 1 Latch Warning Decal 7 27 Screw 8 1 Latch Plate 9 8 Endcap Nut 10 1 Fr[...]

31 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 103 1 Key/Clip 104 2 Front Wheel Bolt 105 1 Console 106 1 Support Bracket 107 4 Fan Screw # 1 4” Black Wire, M/F # 1 6” Blue Wire, 2F # 1 4” Red Wire, M/F # 1 User's Manual #These parts are not illustrated S pecifications are subject to change without notice. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ART[...]

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Part No. 249040 R1206A Printed in USA © 2006 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack ® Apex 6500 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[...]