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Customer Service Department. 1-888-936-4266 CALL TOLL-FREE: Mon.–Fri., 8:00 until 17:00 ET (excluding holidays) OR E-MAIL US: customerservice@iconcanada.ca CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- Visit our website at tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. www.nordictrack.com...
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as- sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 23. When folding or moving the treadmill, make Adjust the speed in small increments to sure that the storage latch is holding the avoid sudden jumps in speed. frame securely in the storage position. 24.
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man- ® ELITE ZI treadmill. The ELITE ZI treadmill offers an ual. To help us assist you, note the product model impressive selection of features designed to make number and serial number before contacting us.
ASSEMBLY 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, some lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
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2. Identify the Right Upright (88). See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright se- curely around the end of the Upright Wire (86). With the help of a second person, hold the Right Upright near the Right Base Cover (117). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie up through the bottom of the Right Upright until the Upright Wire Wire...
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4. With the help of a second person, hold the handrail assembly near the Uprights (85, 88). Handrail Connect the Upright Wire (86) to the 25" Wire Assembly Harness (103). See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place.
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6. Set the console assembly face down on a soft surface to avoid scratching the console assem- bly. Slide the three tabs on the Console Accent (102) into the console assembly. Slot Press on the ends of the Console Accent (102) so that they “snap”...
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8. Attach the console assembly to the handrail as- sembly with nine #8 x 3/4" Screws (7). Start all Console Assembly nine Screws before tightening any of them. Handrail Assembly 9. Locate the two cardboard stands used in step 1. With the help of a second person, raise the front of the treadmill and insert the crossbar on the Base (115) into the cutouts in the cardboard stands as shown.
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11. Orient the Storage Latch (78) so that the large barrel and the Latch Knob (77) are in the posi- tions shown. Remove the tie from the upper end of the Storage Latch (78). Attach the upper end of the Storage Latch to the bracket on the Frame Crossbar (39) with a 3/8"...
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the re- ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated #8 x 3/4" Screws (7) from the Pulse Receiver Cover (95) on the back of the console assembly.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- outlet that is properly installed and grounded in icone spray or other substances to the walking accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also features the new iFit Interactive Workout System. The iFit Interactive Workout System The treadmill console offers an impressive selection of is compatible with iFit cards containing workouts de- features designed to make your workouts more effec- signed to help you achieve specific fitness goals.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to 1. Insert the key into the console. cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.
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5. Follow your progress with the displays. 6. Measure your heart rate if desired. The matrix—When you Note: If you use the handgrip pulse sensor and the optional chest pulse sensor at the same select the manual mode, time, the console will not display your heart the matrix will display a rate accurately.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT of tones will sound and the next segment of the pro- file will begin to flash. If a new speed or incline set- 1. Insert the key into the console. ting is programmed for the next segment, the new speed or incline setting will flash in the display for a See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15.
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HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM WORKOUT When the first segment of the workout ends, a se- ries of tones will sound and the current speed and 1. Insert the key into the console. incline settings will be saved in memory. Program a speed setting and an incline setting for the sec- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15.
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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT If desired, you can redesign the workout while using it. To change the speed setting or the in- 1. Insert the key into the console. cline setting for the current segment, simply press the speed or incline buttons. When the current See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15.
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HOW TO USE A PULSE WORKOUT get heart rate setting may be programmed for con- secutive segments. CAUTION: During each segment of the workout, the console If you have heart prob- will compare your heart rate to the target heart rate lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and setting for that segment.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT CARD 3. Press the Start button to start the workout. 1. Insert the key into the console. A moment after you press the Start button, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15. and incline settings of the workout.
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THE INFORMATION MODE An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric kilometers will The console features an information mode that keeps appear in the Incline/Pulse track of the total distance that the walking belt has display. Press the Speed in- moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill crease button to change the has been used.
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HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM HOW TO ADJUST THE CUSHIONING SYSTEM To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs The treadmill features a cushioning system that re- stereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player, duces the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. CD player, or other personal audio player to the con- To increase the firmness of the walking platform, step sole through the audio jack near the Stop button.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the power cord.
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.
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Lower the treadmill (see HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 24). Remove the four indicated #8 x 3/4" Screws (7), and remove the Motor Hood (66). Next, locate the Reed Switch (48) and the Magnet (101) on the left side of the Pulley (54). Turn the View Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.
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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex key to turn the left idler roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;...
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning any time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your exercise program, consult your physician. body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after This is especially important for persons over the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing...
PART LIST—Model No. 30857.0 R1108A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 3/8" x 1 1/4" Patch Bolt Lift Arm 3/8" x 3 3/4" Patch Bolt Reed Switch Clamp 1/4"...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Magnet Base Foot Console Accent Wire Tie 25" Wire Harness Base Right Bottom Handrail Cover Wheel Handrail Frame Right Base Cover Left Bottom Handrail Cover French Latch Warning Decal 18" Audio Wire French Warning Decal 5/32"...
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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