NordicTrack Gx 2.5 Bike, Manual

Page 1: ...te the serial number in the space above for 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 W...

Page 2: ...oduct is not intended for therapeutic use Misuse of this machine may result in serious injury Read user s manual prior to use and follow all warnings and instructions Do not allow children on or around machine User weight must not exceed 275 pounds Replace label if damaged illegible or removed WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART 5 ASSEMBLY...

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: ...igned to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully 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...

Page 5: ... 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 included ...

Page 6: ...et a sturdy piece of packing material under the rear of the Frame 1 Have a second person hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping while you complete this step Identify the Rear Stabilizer 3 Note The Rear Stabilizer does not have wheels the Front Stabilizer not shown does have wheels Orient the Rear Stabilizer 3 so that the welded tubes are facing away from the Frame 1 Attach the Rear Stabilizer 3...

Page 7: ...hten the Seat Post Knob 27 into an adjustment hole in the Seat Post Move the Seat Post 6 upward or downward slightly to make sure that the Seat Post Knob 27 is engaged in one of the adjustment holes in the Seat Post 6 Adjustment Holes 1 27 4 4 Orient the Seat 23 and the Seat Carriage 24 as shown Attach the Seat 23 to the Seat Carriage 24 with four M8 x 16mm Screws 65 and four M8 Split Washers 64 2...

Page 8: ...right 4 with four M6 x 20mm Screws 18 and four M6 Split Washers 74 Avoid pinching the wires 18 18 74 74 Hole 4 61 5 5 Remove the Seat Knob 26 from the Seat Carriage 24 Hold the Seat Bracket 30 inside the Seat Carriage to prevent it from moving Next set the Seat Carriage 24 on the Seat Post 6 Insert the Seat Knob 26 upward into the Seat Post and tighten the Seat Knob into the Seat Bracket 30 inside...

Page 9: ...er 12 to the Handlebar 5 with four M4 x 22mm Screws 31 43 43 8 12 31 31 4 5 7 While a second person holds the Console 13 near the Upright 4 connect the console wires to the Extension Wire 59 and to the Pulse Wire 61 Insert the excess wire into the Upright 4 or into the Console 13 Tip Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Console 13 to the Upright 4 with four M4 x 16mm Screws 43 Avoid pinching the wi...

Page 10: ... Right Pedal Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal not shown in the same way 10 9 Slide the Front Shield Cover 7 upward onto the Upright 4 While a second person holds the Upright 4 near the Frame 1 connect the Extension Wire 59 to the Main Wire 58 Insert the Upright 4 into the Frame 1 Tip Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Upright 4 with four M8 x 16mm Screws 65 and four M8 Split Washers 64 Slide th...

Page 11: ...e bike Note To plug the Power Adapter 67 into an outlet see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 12 12 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike Note Extra parts may be included Place a mat under the exercise bike to protect the floor or carpet ...

Page 12: ...the proper height As you pedal there should be a slight bend in your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position To adjust the seat first loosen the seat post knob a few turns Next slide the seat post upward or downward to the desired position and then tighten the knob into an adjustment hole in the seat post Move the seat post upward or downward slightly to make sure that the knob is engaged...

Page 13: ...t 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 the fr...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ... 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 18: ...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 19: ...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 15 8 When you are finished exercising the console will turn off automatically See step 6 on page 15 For more information on the iFit Live mode go to www iFit com IMPORTANT To satisfy exposure compliance requirements the antenna an...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ...rst unplug the power adapter Then remove the left pedal and the left pedal disc see the instructions below Using an adjustable wrench turn the left pedal clock wise and remove it Rotate the left Pedal Disc 17 clockwise to release it from the Left Shield 11 Then carefully work the left Pedal Disc off the Left Crank Arm 20 Locate the Reed Switch 57 Loosen but do not remove the two M4 x 13mm Flange S...

Page 23: ...r 8 and the Rear Shield Cover 9 Then use the flat screwdriver to release the Front Shield Cover 7 Rotate the right Pedal Disc 17 clockwise to release it from the Right Shield 10 Then carefully work the left Pedal Disc off the Right Crank Arm 19 See the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual and remove the M4 x 19mm Screws 44 and the M4 x 25mm Screws 62 from the Right and Left Shields 10 11 T...

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: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

Page 26: ...1 Seat Bracket 31 4 M4 x 22mm Screw 32 2 Rear Stabilizer Cap 33 1 Right Stabilizer Cap 34 1 Left Stabilizer Cap 35 6 M4 x 19mm Flat Head Screw 36 2 Foot 37 2 Foam Grip 38 1 Pulley 39 1 Crank 40 2 Crank Bearing 41 2 Snap Ring 42 1 Eddy Mechanism 43 15 M4 x 16mm Screw 44 6 M4 x 19mm Screw 45 1 Idler 46 1 M4 x 13mm Bright Screw 47 1 Resistance Motor 48 1 M10 x 50mm Hex Screw 49 1 M6 x 20mm Hex Screw ...

Page 27: ...1 17 17 27 19 20 21 22 28 32 32 33 34 38 39 40 40 41 42 45 47 54 55 55 56 57 46 58 59 68 68 70 70 71 71 72 72 69 69 75 65 65 65 64 64 53 36 36 53 52 51 50 49 48 43 43 43 63 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 62 62 64 64 43 65 41 60 7 35 73 35 35 16 67 66 31 29 60 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No NTEX23012 0 R0812A ...

Page 28: ...age to the product This warranty will automatically be voided if the product is used as a store display model if the product is purchased or transported outside the USA if all instructions in this manual are not followed if the product is abused or improperly or abnormally used or if the product is used for commercial or rental purposes No other warranty beyond that speci cally set forth above is ...