NordicTrack Gx 4.5 Bike, Manual

Page 1: ... this manual for future reference QUESTIONS If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE please contact Customer Care IMPORTANT Please register this product see the limited warranty on the back cover of this manual before contacting Customer Care CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 TO BE FIT 1 800 862 3348 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MT Sat 8 a m 4 p m MT ON THE WEB www nordictrackse...

Page 2: ...e The decal s may not be shown at actual size NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART 5 ASSEMBLY 6 HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE 13 FCC INFORMATION 22 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 23 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 24 PART LIST 25 EXPLODED DRAWING 26 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back C...

Page 3: ...ered patio or near water 6 Place the exercise bike on a level surface with at least 2 ft 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the exercise bike 7 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any worn parts immediately 8 Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the exercise bike at all times 9 Wear appropriate clo...

Page 4: ...lly before you use the exercise bike If you have questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are la...

Page 5: ...50 4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly Note If a part is not in the hardware kit check to see if it has been preassembled Extra parts may be in...

Page 6: ...ng away from the Frame 1 Attach the Rear Stabilizer 3 to the Frame 1 with two M10 x 95mm Screws 62 Remove the packing material To watch an assembly video go to http productvideo co assembly nordictrack or use your mobile phone or smartphone to read the QR code at the right Assembly requires two persons Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials Do not dispose of the packing...

Page 7: ... the wire tie inside the Upright 4 Then locate the Main Wire 76 and the Frame Pulse Wire 75 inside the Frame 1 Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the ends of the Main Wire 76 and the Frame Pulse Wire 75 Then pull the other end of the wire tie upward until the Main Wire 76 and the Frame Pulse Wire 75 are routed through the Upright 4 Then slide the Shield Cover 5 downward and press it onto the Rig...

Page 8: ... Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Console 7 to the Upright 4 with four M4 x 16mm Screws 56 6 Insert the Main Wire 76 and the Frame Pulse Wire 75 upward through the indicated hole in the Upright 4 5 Tip Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Handlebar 6 to the Upright 4 with four M6 x 20mm Screws 88 and four M6 Split Washers 50 5 6 4 6 88 50 4 Avoid pinching the wires 76 75 7 7 4 75 76 56 Avoid pin...

Page 9: ...ound the Handlebar 6 and the Upright 4 with four M4 x 22mm Screws 90 9 Attach the Seat 15 to the Seat Carriage 11 with four M6 x 50mm Screws 65 and four M6 Washers 66 only two of each are shown Note The Screws and Washers may be preat tached to the underside of the Seat 8 6 4 90 8 9 90 9 15 11 65 66 66 ...

Page 10: ...nt the Pulse Bar 12 so that the Pulse Grips 41 face upward Tip Avoid pinching the Pulse Bar Pulse Wire 72 While a second person holds the Pulse Bar 12 attach the Pulse Bar to the Seat Carriage 11 with two M8 x 45mm Screws 63 and two M8 Split Washers 61 Tip It may be helpful to adjust the seat dur ing this step See HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT on page 13 10 13 11 61 60 11 72 41 12 11 61 63 41 Avoid pinch...

Page 11: ...firmly tighten the Right Pedal 16 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 17 Firmly tighten the Left Pedal not shown counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm not shown Adjust the right strap to the desired position and press the ends of the strap onto the tabs on the Right Pedal 16 Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal not shown in the same way 12 72 75 24 16 17 Strap Tab 13 ...

Page 12: ...ise bike To plug the Power Adapter into an outlet see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 13 15 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike Note Extra parts may be included Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor 49 14 ...

Page 13: ...O ADJUST THE SEAT The seat can be adjusted forward or backward to the position that is the most comfortable To adjust the seat push downward on the seat handle slide the seat to the desired position and then pull upward on the seat handle to lock the seat in place HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS To adjust the pedal straps first pull the ends of the straps off the tabs on the pedals Adjust the strap...

Page 14: ...n iFit Live mode that enables the console to communicate with your wire less network through an optional iFit Live module With the iFit Live mode you can download personal ized workouts create your own workouts track your workout results race against other iFit Live users and access many other features To purchase an iFit Live module at any time go to www iFit com or call the telephone number on t...

Page 15: ...or kilometers Pulse This display mode will show your heart rate when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor see step 5 Resistance Resist This display mode will show the resistance level of the pedals for a few seconds each time the resistance level changes Speed This display mode will show your pedaling speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour Time When the manual mode is selected this disp...

Page 16: ...e most accurate heart rate reading hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds If the display does not show your heart rate make sure that your hands are positioned as described Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the contacts tightly For optimal perfor mance clean the contacts using a soft cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemicals to clean the contacts 6 When you are fi...

Page 17: ...t of the profile will begin to flash If a different resis tance level and or target speed is programmed for the next segment the resistance level and or target speed will appear in the display for a few seconds to alert you The resistance of the pedals will then change As you exercise you will be prompted to keep your pedaling speed near the target speed for the cur rent segment When an upward poi...

Page 18: ... a speed that is comfortable for you You can manually change the resistance of the pedals as desired during the workout by pressing the 1 Step Resistance buttons Note If you manually change the resistance during a calorie goal workout the length of the workout will adjust automatically to ensure that you meet your calorie goal Note The calorie goal is an estimate of the number of calories that you...

Page 19: ...rkout press one of the iFit Live buttons Before some workouts will download you must add them to your schedule on www iFit com Press the Map button the Train button or the Lose Wt button to download the next workout of that type in your schedule Press the Compete button to compete in a race that you have previously scheduled Press the Track button to re run a recent iFit Live workout from your sch...

Page 20: ...u have completed The other lines will show other competitors The end of the matrix represents the end of the race 7 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 5 on page 16 8 When you are finished exercising the console will turn off automatically See step 6 on page 16 For more information on the iFit Live mode go to www iFit com IMPORTANT To satisfy exposure compliance requirements the antenna an...

Page 21: ...is connected to the console If an iFit Live module is connected to the console the display will show the words WIFI MODULE or USB MODULE If no module is connected the display will show the words NO IFIT MODULE If no module is con nected go to step 10 6 Select an audio setting for the voice of the personal trainer if desired Press the decrease button to view the audio setting for the voice of the p...

Page 22: ... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re...

Page 23: ...adapter and turn the Pulley for a moment Repeat these actions until the console displays correct feedback When the reed switch is correctly adjusted reattach the shield cover HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT If the pedals slip while you are pedaling even while the resistance is adjusted to the highest setting the drive belt may need to be adjusted To adjust the drive belt first unplug the power adapte...

Page 24: ...ic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic exercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch ing and light...

Page 25: ...tance Motor 52 1 M6 Large Washer 53 1 Snap Fastener 54 3 M4 x 25mm Screw 55 2 M4 x 10mm Flange Screw 56 16 M4 x 16mm Screw 57 3 M6 x 16mm Screw 58 1 Pulley 59 2 Crank Arm Cap 60 10 M8 x 16mm Screw 61 16 M8 Split Washer 62 4 M10 x 95mm Screw 63 2 M8 x 45mm Screw 64 2 5 16 Flange Screw 65 4 M6 x 50mm Screw 66 17 M6 Washer 67 2 1 4 x 14mm Screw 68 1 M4 x 13mm Bright Screw 69 8 1 4 x 16mm Screw 70 1 M...

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Page 28: ...ndirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in con nection with the use or performance of the product damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or pro ts loss of enjoyment or use or costs of removal or installation or other consequential damages of any kind Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages A...