NordicTrack NTK1494.1 manual

USER'S MANUAL 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. NTK1494.1 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.[...]

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

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the Incline Trainer are ade - quately informed of all warnings and precau- tions. 2. Use the Incline Trainer only as described. 3. Place the Incline Trainer on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side. Do not place the Incline Trai[...]

21. Use the upper body handles only at walking speeds. Using the handles and not holding the handrails may compromise your ability to maintain your balance. Exercises using the handles should be attempted only by experi - enced users. 22. When folding or moving the Incline Trainer, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 23. When using iF[...]

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® X5 Incline Trainer. The X5 Incline Trainer offers a se - lection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd when you’re not exercising, the unique X5 In cline Trai ner can be folded up, requiring less floor space. For your benefit, read this manual[...]

ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two persons. Set the Incline Trainer in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the Incline Trainer walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During ship- ping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred[...]

7 2. Insert a Handrail (67) into the Upper Handrail (68) as shown. The lower end of the Handrail should sit on the Base Hood (105) as shown. (Note: It may be necessary to twist the Handrail as you insert it. It may also be neces- sary to loosen the two 1/2” Screws [63] several turns.) Next, tighten two 3/4” Screws (66) into the Handrail. If you[...]

8 6. Attach the Upright Base Pad (103) and the six Base Pads (93) to the bottom of the Upright Base (96) with ten 3/4” Tek Screws (94) as shown. 94 94 94 103 93 94 96 93 94 94 94 94 93 93 93 93 6 5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Upright Base (96) to the position shown. Remove the four indicated bolts and washers attaching th[...]

9 8. Fold the Incline Trainer to the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD THE INCLINE TRAINER FOR STORAGE on page 28). Slide the Right Wheel Bracket (59) into the slot in the Right Rear Endcap (57). Align the holes in the Bracket with the holes in the Frame (43). Attach the Bracket to the Frame with two 1” Bolts (55). Attach the Left Wheel Bracket ([...]

10 2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire extending from the console. Hold the receiver so the small cylinder is oriented as shown and is facing the console. Attach the receiver to the plastic posts on the Access Door (112) with the two included small screws. 3. See step 1 on page 9. Make sure that no wires are pinched, and r[...]

1 1 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT The Incline Trainer features a walking belt coated with high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such sub - stances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POW[...]

12 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an impressive array of features designed to help you get the most from your exercise. When the manual mode of the console is se - lected, the speed and incline of the Incline Trainer can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exer - cise, the console will provide continuous exercise feed[...]

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord. See page 11. Move the reset/off circuit breaker to the reset position. Locate the reset/off cir - cuit breaker on the Incline Trainer near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes. Stand on the foot rails of the Incl[...]

14 Change the incline of the Incline Trainer as desired. To change the incline of the Incline Trainer, press the Inclin e in- crease and decrease buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. To cha nge the i ncli ne setting quickly, press the 1-step Incline buttons. Note: It may take a few seconds for the Incline Train e[...]

15 To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- move the key, and then reinsert the key. Measure your heart rate if desired. To use the op- tional chest pulse sensor, see the in- structions included with the chest pulse sensor. To use the handgrip pulse sensor, see the instructions below. Note: If there are sheets of clear plastic on the metal[...]

16 HOW TO USE A SPEED PROGRAM OR AN INCLINE PROGRAM The console offers 5 speed programs and 10 incline programs. All 15 programs automatically control the speed and the incline of the Incline Trainer as they guide you through effective workouts. Speed programs regulate the intensity of your exercise primarily by varying the speed of the walking bel[...]

17 The program will continue until the setting for the last segme nt is shown in the Current Segment column and the last segment ends. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low at any time during the program, you can manually override the setting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons. Howev[...]

18 HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM If desired, you can create your own custom workout programs and store them in memory for future use. Up to four different programs can be stored at the same time. Follow the steps below to create a custom program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13. Select one of the custom pro[...]

19 HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a custom program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13. Select one of the custom programs. To select a cus- tom program, press the Speed Programs/ Cu st om button re- peatedly. As each custom program is selected, the Custom indicator will light and a pr[...]

20 Turn on the fans if desired. See step 7 on page 15. Use the upper body handles if desired. See step 8 on page 15. When you are finished exercising, remove the key. See step 8 on page 17. HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM The four pulse programs automatically adjust the speed and incline of the Incline Trainer to keep your heart rate near a target level[...]

21 Enter a maximum speed setting. After you have entered your age, the letters “SPd” will appear in the Fat Calories/ Calories/Pulse display and the maximum speed setting of the program will begin to flash in the Time/Distance display. If desired, press the + and – buttons below the matrix to change the maxi- mum speed setting. Press the Star[...]

22 HOW TO CONNECT THE INCLINE TRAINER TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com CDs , the Incline Trainer must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 22 and 23 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com videocassettes , the Incline Trainer must be con- nected to your [...]

23 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the Incline Trainer near the power cord. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter. Plug the adapter int[...]

24 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being 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 23. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the[...]

25 During the CD or video program, an electronic “chir ping” so und will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the Incline Trainer is about to change. CAU TIO N: Always listen for the “chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or incline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the personal trainer describes th[...]

26 HOW TO USE A PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE To use programs from our Web site, the Incline Trainer must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 23. In addition, you must have an internet connection and an internet service provider. A list of specific system requirements is found on our Web site. Follow th[...]

27 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the Incline Trainer has been operated. The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles to kilometers. In addition, the information mode allo[...]

28 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE INCLINE TRAINER HOW TO FOLD THE INCLINE TRAINER FOR STORAGE Before folding the Incline Trainer, adjust the incline to th e lowest position. If this is not done, the Incline Trainer may be 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, [...]

29 HOW TO LOWER THE INCLINE TRAINER FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the Incline Trainer with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the Incline Trainer down until the frame is past the pin on the latch knob. 2. Hold the Incline Trainer firmly with both hands, and lower the Incline Trainer[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING Most Incline Trainer problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that ap- plies, 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 s[...]

Locate the Reed Switch (20) and the Magnet (8) on the left side of the Pulley (7). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If necessary, loosen the Screw (21), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw. Reattach the Hood (37), [...]

32 PROBLEM: The incline of the Incline Trainer does not change correctly or does not change when iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are used SOLUTION: a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, re- move the key. After a few seconds, reinsert the key. The Incline Trainer will automatically rise to t[...]

33 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 wit[...]

P ART LIST—Model No. NTK1494.1 R0205A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Foot Rail 2 1 Left Front Endcap 3 28 Screw 4 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 5 2 Rear Roller Washer 6 2 Frame Cap 7 1 Front Roller/Pulley 8 1 Magnet 9 2 Frame Pivot Nut 10[...]

Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 103 1 Upright Base Pad 104 2 Incline Motor Bolt, Bottom 105 1 Base Hood 106 1 Left Outer Cover 107 1 Bottle Holder 108 1 Upright Cover, Back 109 1 Pulley Shaft 110 1 Upright 111 1 Bottle Holder Clamp 112 1 Access Door 113 1 Upper Body Mechanism 114 1 Resistance Motor 115 1 Upright Cover, Front 116 4[...]

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Part No. 220044 R0205A Printed in USA © 2005 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack ® X5 Incline Trainer (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG I[...]