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Serial Number Decal ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To register your product and activate your warranty today, go to my.nordictrack.com. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to nordictrackservice.com. Or call 1-800-TO-BE-FIT (1-800-862-3348) Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT Sat. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. MT Please do not contact the store.
NORDICTRACK and IFIT are registered trademarks of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
The building endurance, and toning the body. The GX 2.7 U model number and the location of the serial number exercise bike provides an impressive selection of fea- decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
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.
• To identify small parts, see page 6. wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools. 1. Go to my.nordictrack.com on your computer and register your product. • activates your warranty • saves you time if you ever need to contact Customer Care •...
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2. Using a standard screwdriver, remove the Shield Cover (26) from the Left and Right Shields (37, 58). If there are shipping tubes (not shown) attached to the rear of the Frame (1), remove and discard the shipping screws and the shipping tubes. 37, 58 Next, set a sturdy piece of packing material under the rear of the Frame (50).
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4. Set the Seat Carriage (15) on the Seat Post (18) and hold it in place. Insert the Seat Knob (19) upward into the Seat Post (18), and tighten the Seat Knob into the Seat Bracket (14) inside the Seat Carriage (15). 5.
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6. Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire Harness (25). Orient the Upright (27) as shown, and hold it on the Frame (50). Attach the Upright (27) with four M8 x 20mm Avoid pinching the Screws (29); start all the Screws, and then Main Wire Harness (25) tighten them.
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8. Orient the Shield Cover (26) as shown, and press it onto the Left and Right Shields (37, 58). 37, 58 9. Orient the Console Cover (3) as shown, and slide it onto the Upright (27). Avoid pinching Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire Harness the Main Wire (25).
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10. Untie and discard the wire tie on the Main Wire Harness (25). Route the Main Wire Harness upward through the Handlebar (4) as shown. While a second person holds the Console (7) near the Handlebar (4), plug the Main Wire Harness (25) and the Pulse Wire Harness (23) into the receptacles on the Console.
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13. Identify the Right Pedal (60). Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the Right Pedal (60) clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (59). Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (32) coun- terclockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown). IMPORTANT: You must turn the Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it.
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT IMPORTANT: If the exercise bike has been exposed For effective exercise, the seat should be at the proper to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room height.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS HANDLEBAR To adjust the To adjust the pedal straps, first angle of the pull the ends of handlebar, loosen the straps (F) off the handlebar the tabs (G) on knob (E), rotate the pedals.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 4. Follow your progress with the displays. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the The display can show the following workout console to turn on the console. information: When you turn on the console, the display will turn Calories (CALS)—When the manual mode and on.
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Press the Next Display button repeatedly to view To change the volume the desired workout information in the display. level of the console, press the volume increase and decrease buttons. To pause the console, simply stop pedaling. When the console is paused, the time will flash in the Scan mode—The console also has a scan mode display.
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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT When your pulse is detected, your heart rate will be shown in the display. For the most accurate heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the seconds.
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IMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM to provide motivation. Your actual pedaling speed may be slower than the target speed. To play music or audio books through the console Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfort- sound system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male able for you.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR TABLET TO THE 5. Disconnect your tablet from the console if CONSOLE desired. The console supports BLUETOOTH connections to To disconnect your tablet from the console, first tablets via the iFit Bluetooth Tablet app and to compat- select the disconnect option in the iFit Bluetooth ible heart rate monitors.
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HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS Total Distance—The letters MI or KM will appear in the display. The display will show the total 1. Select the settings mode. distance (in miles or kilometers) that the exercise bike has been pedaled. To select the settings mode, press the Settings button.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Locate the Reed Switch (64). Slightly loosen the M4 x 19mm Screw (65). Regular maintenance is important for optimal performance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each time the exercise bike is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Using an M10 socket wrench with an extension (not included), reach into the opening in the bottom of the If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling, Right Shield (58) and tighten the M10 x 50mm Screw even when the resistance is adjusted to the highest (49) a few turns until the Drive Belt (not shown) is tight;...
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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