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    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. NTL17950 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.c[...]

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

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    1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that 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 bloc[...]

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    21. When using iFIT.com programs, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. 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 de- scribes the change. 22. When[...]

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    5 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® E3000 treadmill. The E3000 treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the treadmill . If you have questions after read- ing this manual, please call our Customer Serv[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y 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. 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 top [...]

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    7 2. Have a second person hold the console assembly near the Upright (111). Insert the wire harness extending from the console assembly through the hole in the top of the Upright. Attach the console assembly to the Upright with four Console Bolts (110) and two Star Washers (114). Firmly tighten the four Console Bolts. Next, connect the wire harness[...]

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    8 4. Identify the right Handrail (86) and the Left Handrail (89); the Handrails have indented holes in the outer sides for the heads of the Handrail Bolts (90). Hold the Right Handrail (86) on the right side of the tread - mill. Loosely thread two Handrail Bolts (90) into the bracket on the Right Handrail and into the console assem- bly. Do not tig[...]

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    9 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 26), follow t he step s below to insta ll the r e- ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. 2. Remove the indicated 3/4” Screw (95) and the Access Door (121) from the bottom of the Console Base (98). 3. Connect the wire on the receiver ([...]

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

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    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 i ncline o f the t readmill can be changed with the touch of a butt on. As you ex- ercise, the console will display continuous exerc[...]

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    12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate the reset/off circu it breaker on the frame near the power cord, and switch the circuit breaker to the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip at- tached to the key (see the drawing on page 11) and at- tach the clip securely to the waistba[...]

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    13 Adjust the cushioning system as desired. The treadmill features a cushioning system that reduces the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. There are fif - teen firmness levels. To increase the firmness of the walking platform, turn the Active Response Cushioning knob coun- terclockwise. To decrease the firmness, turn the knob clockwise. Th[...]

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    14 To see the total number of miles that you have walked or run during a recent period of time, such as the most recent month, press the Odometer button again; the words “My Miles” and the total number of miles will appear in the display. To reset this number, hold down the Odometer button for a few seconds. To again see the distance that you h[...]

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    15 HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Identify yourself as user A, B, C, or D. See step 2 on page 12. Select one of the preset programs. To select one of the fifteen pre- set pro- grams, press the Programs button re- peatedly until the words “Weight Loss,” “Aerobic,” or “P[...]

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    16 If the speed and/or incline settings of the program are too high or too low, you can change the inten- sity level of the program at any time by turning the Program Intensity dial. If you wish to save the new intensity level of the program for future workouts, press the Save button. To stop the program at any time, press the Stop button. The time[...]

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    17 HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Identify yourself as user A, B, C, or D. See step 2 on page 12. Select one of the custom programs. To select a custom pro- gram, press the Programs button re- peatedly until the words “My Design” and the number “1” or “2” appear i[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Identify yourself as user A, B, C, or D. See step 2 on page 12. Select one of the custom programs. To select a custom pro- gram, press the Programs button repeatedly until the words “My Design” and the number “1” or “2” will appear i[...]

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    19 Adjust the cushioning system as desired. See step 6 on page 13. Follow your progress with the display. See step 7 on page 13. Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 8 on page 14. Turn on the fans if desired. See step 9 on page 14. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. See step 10 on page 16. HOW TO USE A HEART [...]

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    20 The target heart rate setting for the first seg- ment will be shown in the flashing Current Segment column of the matrix. The target heart rate settings for the next twe lve segm ents will be shown in the columns to the right. If heart rate program 4 is selected, the target heart rate settings will not be shown in the matrix. Instead, a heart be[...]

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    21 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT.COM PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com MP3 or CD programs , the treadmill must be connected to your MP3 player, CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer. See pages 21 and 22 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web site , the treadmill must be connected to your compute[...]

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    22 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 a long 1/8” 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 o[...]

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    23 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 22. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA ste[...]

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

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    25 HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access programs directly from the internet. Additional options are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on p[...]

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    26 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used and the total number of miles that the walk - ing belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of mea- surement for the console, to turn on and tu[...]

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    27 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 call our Customer Service Department toll- free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The powe[...]

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    28 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: 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 allen wrench[...]

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    29 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 [...]

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    P ART LIST—Model No. NTL17950 R1204A 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 Cover 2 1 Left Foot Rail 3 8 Foot Rail Screw 4 60 1/2” Screw 5 1 Left Foot Rail Endcap 6 2 Isolator Top Cap 7 4 Spring Nut 8 2 Isolator Spring 9 2 [...]

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    31 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 6 Panel Screw 102 2 Control Knob 103 1 Pulse Bar 104 1 15” Wire Harness 105 1 Key/Clip 106 1 Short Panel 107 1 Console Frame 108 1 Wire Harness 109 3 Panel Bracket 110 4 Console Bolt 111 1 Upright 112 1 Long Panel 113 4 Upright Bolt 114 4 Star Washer 115 1 Upright Plate 116 4 Washer 117 1 i[...]

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    Part No. 220918 R1204A Printed in USA © 2004 ICON IP, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack ® E3000 treadmill (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in ma- terial and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS[...]