NordicTrack CTL8750 manual

U SER'S M ANUAL C AUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual for future reference. Model No. CTL8250 Model No. CTL8500 Model No. CTL8750 Serial No. The serial number is found in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above. Q UESTIONS? At Ground Zero, we?[...]

SECTION 1 Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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3 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air ope[...]

4 22. Always remove iFIT.com CD’s from your CD player when you are not using them. 23. Never insert or drop any object into any opening. 24. Make sure to perform all maintenance proce- dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so will void the warranty and may result in dam- age to the treadmill. 25. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immedi[...]

5 The decals shown below are found on the treadmill. If any decal is missing or illegible, please call Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (ex- cluding holidays) to order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. HAZARDOUS V O LTA G E Disconnect power before serv[...]

6 Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary Nordic- Track ® 9600 treadmill. The NordicTrack 9600 treadmill offers an impressive array of features to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the NordicTrack 9600 treadmill . If you have questions after reading this manual, pleas[...]

7 Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using the included allen wrenches. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small[...]

8 6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrenches for adjustment purposes. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the tread- mill. 5. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will be used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 9), make sure that b[...]

9 H OW T O M OVE THE T READMILL Before moving the treadmill, make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Note: It may be neces- sary to disconnect the CATV cable and the network wire from the treadmill, depending on how far the treadmill will be moved. Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, mov- ing it requires two persons. While one person l[...]

10 HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc- tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is for use on a dedicated, 20-amp, 120-volt circuit. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. This product is equippe[...]

11 If your treadmill has the Basic console or the Workout TV console, you can connect a portable CD player to the treadmill and use iFIT.com CD’s. (Refer to page 22 for instructions about using iFIT.com CD’s.) HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER Plug one end of a male-to-male audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack on the[...]

12 Your treadmill has been pre-configured to operate with the Basic console, the Workout TV console, and the iFIT.com console (see the drawings below and at the right). For information about the features of the Basic console, refer to page 13; to learn about the state-of-the-art Workout TV console, refer to page 26; for a description of the revolut[...]

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The Basic console offers an impressive array of fea- tures to help you get the most from your exercise. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will provide continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure [...]

GETTING STARTED Plug in the power cord. Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD on page 10. Move the on/off circuit breaker to the on position. Locate the on/of f circuit breaker on the treadmill near the power cord. Switch the on/off circuit break er to the on position. Insert the key into the console. Note: The console can be set to be used withou[...]

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Insert the key into the console. Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 14. Select the manual mode. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected. If a program or the iFIT.com mode has been selected, press the MODE b utt on r epeatedly until the main display ap- pears as shown below. Press the START b[...]

Calories —This section of the main display will show the approximate number of Calories you have burned. Pulse/% Max —When you are using the handgrip pulse sensor or a Polar ® -compatible chest pulse sensor (not included), this section of the main display will show your heart rate (refer to step 6). When a pulse-driven program is se- lected, t[...]

17 HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 14. Select one of the six preset programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected. To select one of the six preset programs, press the MODE bu tto n repeat- edly until the words CARDIO WALK 1, CARDIO WALK 2, ENDURANCE 1,[...]

18 To stop the program, press the STOP button. The time will begin to fla sh in the main disp la y. To restart the program, press the START button or the SPEED + button. The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next segment of the pro- gram begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next [...]

19 HOW TO USE PULSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS Pulse-driven programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target level while you exercise. Follow the steps below to use a pulse-driven program. Put on a Polar ® -compatible chest pulse sensor (not included). You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a puls[...]

20 Each pulse-driven program is divided into one- minute segments. ( The main display will show both the time remaining in the program and the time re- maining in the current segment of the program.) One target heart rate setting is programmed for each segment. (During the MANUAL PULSE pro- gram, the same target heart rate setting will be programme[...]

Press the START button or the SPEED + button to start th e pr ogra m. When the button is pressed, the main displ ay wi ll show the words LEVEL 1, indicating that the first four-minute level of the fitness test program has begun. The incline of the treadmill will then auto- matically adjust to 3% and the walking belt will begin to move at 1.5 mph. H[...]

HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com CD’s, your portable CD player must be connected to the treadmill. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER TO THE TREADMILL on page 11. Follow the steps below to use an iFIT.com CD program. Insert the key into the console. Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 14. Select the iFIT.com mode. When the key is in- s[...]

HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE The console features a maintenance mode that allows you to access information and to view and change var- ious default settings. Follow the steps below to use the maintenance mode. Insert the key into the console. Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 14. Hold down the ENTER AGE/WT button and the RESET button simultaneous[...]

24 Press the ENTER AGE/WT button again to check for system errors. If there are no system errors, the words NO SYS- TEM ERRORS will appear in the main display. If the words LUBRICATE DECK appear in the main display, the walking platform should be lubricated. Follow the instructions in step 4 on page 29 to lu- bricate the walking platform; then, ref[...]

Press the ENTER AGE/WT button again and delete or add TV channels. After all valid TV channels have been stored in the console’s memory, you can delete unwanted channels or add other channels. To delete or add a channel, first press the CHANNEL + and – but- tons until the channel appears in the main display. Next, press the + or – button abov[...]

26 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The state-of-the-art Workout TV console offers an im- pressive array of features to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will provide instant exercise fe[...]

HOW TO USE THE WORKOUT TV CONSOLE The Workout TV console offers exactly the same fea- tures as the Basic console, but incorporates a built-in personal TV in addition. Note: The console has the ca- pability to find and store in memory all of the valid TV channels in your area. You can even screen out un- wanted channels. Refer to pages 23 to 25 for [...]

28 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The revolutionary iFIT.com console features a fully- integrated computer with Internet access and cable TV to give you a wide variety of options to make your workouts more enjoyable and effective. Using the basic controls of the console, you can adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill with a touch of a button. As yo[...]

29 Regular maintenance is necessary for optimal performance and long treadmill life. Please read and follow all instructions below. If the treadmill is not maintained as described, components may wear excessively, the treadmill may be damaged, and the warranty will be voided. If you have questions about maintenance, call Customer Care toll-free at [...]

TURNING THE WALKING PLATFORM Both sides of the walking platform are designed to be used as walking surfaces. Inspect the walking platform peri- odically for wear. If there is any wood showing through the phenolic coating, or if the surface is damaged, the walking platform should be turned over. The walking platform will need to be turned over after[...]

31 Photocopy this form and use it to record the preventive maintenance performed on the treadmill. Each copy of the form can be used for six months (26 weeks). When maintenance is performed, write the date in the appropriate spaces. Make sure to perform each maintenance procedure as described on pages 29 and 30. If the m ain- tenance procedures are[...]

S IX - MONTH P REVENTIVE M AINTENANCE R ECORD 32 Photocopy this form and use it to record the preventive maintenance performed on the treadmill. Each copy of the form can be used for six months (26 weeks). When maintenance is performed, write the date in the appropriate spaces. Make sure to perform each maintenance procedure as described on pages 2[...]

33 Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps outlined in this section. Find any symptoms that apply, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TUR[...]

34 4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left: Remove the key and unplug the power cord. Using the included allen wrench, turn the roller adjustment bolts in the directions shown, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and use the trea[...]

35 EXERCISE STEPS The following nine steps for designing your exercise program were developed by exercise physiologists at NordicTrack. The actual exercise you perform is only a part of a safe and effective training program. There are many other aspects to developing a life-long commitment to physical fitness. Consult your physician before beginnin[...]

36 Warm up before you begin. A warm-up routine prepares your body and mind for vigorous exercise. It also helps provide insur- ance against injury and soreness. Warm up with two to five minutes of slow exercise, at minimal in- tensity. Stretch after your warm-up. A pliable, well-stretched muscle is less suscepti- ble to injury. Perform the recommen[...]

37 Get FIT with NordicTrack Effective aerobic exercise has three major parts: frequency , intensity , and time . The acronym "FIT" may help you to remember these three parts: “F” stands for the frequency of your work- outs. Three to five workouts per week are recommended. Exercise at least four times a week for weight loss. “I” re[...]

38 WORKOUT PROGRAMS The Health level typically lasts four to six weeks. At this level you should be concerned with slowly improv- ing your fitness level and endurance. Take it slowly. Set mini-goals for yourself. You may want to begin your fitness routine with three or four short, 5- or 10-minute workouts in a day. Move on to the Fitness Level only[...]

39 L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited Warranty on Commercial Equipment Ground Zero Design Corporation warrants that all new equipment will be free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials, becoming effective at the date of original installation. Parts repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of [...]

40 Owner’s Manual It is very important that you read the Manual before operating the Product. Remember to perform the peri- odic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued sat- isfaction. Receipt of Parts and Service Simply call Customer Care at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.[...]

To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 42 and 43. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Motor Hood 2 2 Hood Screw 3 1 Power Outlet Box 4 2 Hood Mounting Clips 5 2 Rear Foot 6 6 Platform Screw 7 6 Isolator 8 6 Isolator Washer 9 6 Isolator Nut 10 1 Foot Rail (Left) 11 2 Foot R[...]

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44 To order replacement parts, call Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). When ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following infor- mation: • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (CTL8250, CTL8500, or CTL8750) • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (NordicTrack ® 9600[...]