NordicTrack APEX 6500 30705.0 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. 30705.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If y ou have quest[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 B EFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . .[...]

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over the age of 35 or per- sons with pre-existing health problems. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 3. Use the treadmill only as de[...]

2 1. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.) You m ust be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to r aise, lower, or move the treadmill. 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed[...]

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 wh en you’re not exercising, the unique APEX 6500 tread mill c an be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmil[...]

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. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Upright (20) to the vertical position. Remove the ban d se cu rin g th e Upright Wire Harness (73) to t he r igh t U pri ght . 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- b[...]

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), follo w the steps below to i nstall the re- 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 hol[...]

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 enjoyable. 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 button. As you ex- ercise, the console will display continuous exercise f[...]

12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER I MPORTANT: If the tread- mill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not do this, the console displays or other electrical components may be- come damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on th[...]

13 4. Select the settings mode. T o select the settings mode, first remove the key from the console. Then, hold down the Stop button w hile reinserting the key into the console. When the settings mode is selected, the display will show the word ENGLISH or METRIC to indicate which system of measurement is selected. To change the system of measuremen[...]

14 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 . Insert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. 3. 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 [...]

15 When the manual mode is selected, the console of- fers eight display modes. The display mode that y ou select will determine which workout information 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 HOW TO USE A CARDIO PROGRAM 1. I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. 3. Select a Cardio program. To select one of the ten Cardio programs, press the Programs button repeatedly. When a Cardio program is selected,[...]

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 HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a Pulse program. 1. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor. Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sen- sor to use a Pulse program. 2. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 3. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE [...]

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 HOW TO CREATE A RECORD PROGRAM 1 . Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2 . Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. 3. Select a Record program. To select a Record program, press the Programs button repeatedly until the words RECORD PROGRAM 1 or RECORD PRO[...]

21 HOW TO USE A RECORD PROGRAM 1. I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. 3. Select a Record program. To select a Record program, press the Programs button repeatedly until the words RECORD PROGRAM 1 or RECORD PROGRA[...]

22 HOW TO USE AN IFIT CARD 1. I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2. Personalize console settings if desired. See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET- TINGS on page 12. 3. 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- [...]

23 HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM T o play music or audio books through the console’s stereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player or C D player to the console. Locate the stereo audio cable 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 B efore folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per- manently damaged. Remove the key and unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadm[...]

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 EXERCISE 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 the [...]

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. 30705.0 R0807A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. 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[...]

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 * – 4" Black Wire, M/F * – 6" Blue Wire, 2F * – 4" Red Wire, M/F * – User's Manual *These parts are not illustrated. S pecifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

23 56 14 12 12 10 8 69 3 44 16 65 15 2 2 5 9 5 9 1 71 6 64 27 36 59 35 2 5 9 62 60 51 23 50 52 49 53 53 18 17 24 7 23 32 1 1 29 59 28 2 27 32 5 9 62 60 1 1 61 61 13 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. 30705.0 R 0807A 32[...]

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Part No. 253245 R0807A Printed in Canada © 2007 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY ICON OF CANADA, INC. (ICON) warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and ma- terial, under normal use and service conditions. The frame is warranted for ten (10) years after the date of purchase. The drive motor is warranted for three (3) year after[...]