Safety Instructions .....3 CAUTION disease, hypertension, Se ing Up Your NuStep ...4 diabetes, respiratory disease, CAUTION indicates a or any other medical problem, Preparing to Exercise ....5 potentially hazardous or if you are pregnant.
CAUTION display into the neck of the electronics tube. Secure the To ensure that your NuStep ar- The T4 is very heavy; it display with the three sup- rives in the same quality-tested weighs 205 lbs (93 kg). plied screws through the tube...
(as shown your extended leg has a slight in photo, above) to allow easier bend at the knee (avoid locking access to the NuStep. your knees when you exercise). This position allows your legs to be slightly bent during operation so you won’t hit the rubber stops...
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The workload adjustment lever The NuStep’s stepping action is located on the right side of works virtually all leg muscles. the NuStep. To increase work- Instead of pushing with your load, push the lever forward and whole foot, which works your down.
Using the Display The NuStep T4 display is easy to use. An automatic on/o feature turns on the display as soon as you move the arms or foot pedals, and turns the display o after you stop exercising for four minutes. The LCD screen displays all workout information in large, easy-to-read print.
3 to 10 strength and tone, and helps you minutes. to control body weight. Exercise on the NuStep can also reduce For the exercise phase, increase stress, help you sleep be er, and the workload to a comfortable give you a more positive self- level and continue for 20–30...
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Your NuStep exerciser is excel- When you wear the chest strap As a result, you can engage in lent for aerobic conditioning belt, the NuStep T4 will ac- physical activities without feel- because it works all of the major ing as winded.
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Start by working out lightly on to a higher level and do 8 to 12 the NuStep for 3 to 10 minutes. steps very slowly. Do a set of 8 Then get o and use the back...
• Unless otherwise noted, all directional references – left, right, front, back, side, top, bo om – are from a user’s perspective as if si ing on the NuStep’s seat (even if the NuStep has been placed on its side).
Most mechanical products “break-in,” after which bearings roll more freely, bushings rotate be er, belts stretch, and parts loosen up a li le. This is normal. Your T4 is designed to accommodate this “break-in” with no adjustment on your part. The resulting e ect is that there is a li le less friction and the unit may feel a li le easier, but this is normal and the unit needs no calibration.
Troubleshooting Guide Your NuStep is designed to be durable and maintenance free. This guide can help you “just in case” you need to troubleshoot. Affected Area Problem Potential Cause Verify Cause Corrective Action Arms The user feels a Is there a newer user This is normal slight “jerky”...
Remove seat rail cap. Remove seat rail bumpers. CAUTION The T4 seat assembly is heavy; it weighs 50 lbs Roll seat off of seat rail. (23 kg). To avoid injury, or Keep upward pressure on damage to the product, use...
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Cover: Removal and Installation Remove top cover. Remove 2 screws. Remove screw from front. Slide boot up out of way. Remove screw from rear.
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Cover: Removal and Installation Remove left side cover. Pull rear outward, then front end. Remove right side cover. Pull rear over wheel and workload lever, then front end. To Re-Install Cover: • See next page for cover installation instructions.
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Cover: Removal and Installation To Re-Install Cover: • To install cover, follow cover removal steps in reverse order. Note the following: Install front end of side covers fi rst..then push rear of covers over wheels. Hang side covers on bracket directly below seat rail.
Display: Ba ery Changing Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver Use coin to remove battery access panel. Replace batteries. Use 4 AA alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to voltage requirements of the display. When Finished: • To replace ba ery access panel, vertically align the slots of the quarter turn fasteners be- fore pressing them into square holes of the display.
Display: Removal and Installation Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver Remove three screws. (Hold onto display so it does not fall!) Remove 1 screw on each side, and 1 screw on bottom. Release 2 locking tabs on each side of connector. Snap tabs of connector outward.
NuStep TRS 4000 Parts List 1.6 Note: Most parts are available individually, but to simplify installation, ASSEMBLIES (in CAPS) only come fully assembled. Items noted as (not shown) were replaced with current revision parts and are available as service parts, but are not shown in the Figures.
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NuStep TRS 4000 Parts List 1.6 Note: (not shown) Most parts are available individually, but to simplify installation, ASSEMBLIES (in CAPS) only come fully assembled. Items noted as were replaced with current revision parts and are available as service parts, but are not shown in the Figures.
Workload: 10 workload levels • Total body conditioning of the Calories: Up to 999 KCal The T4 is very heavy; it cardiovascular and muscular sys- weighs 205 lbs (93 kg). tems. • User selects English or metric To avoid injury, or damage measurement system.
Indication that the equipment is energized. No such indicator provided. ® Indication of long term battery storage If the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer equipment is not to be used for longer than 3 months, please remove batteries. Manufacturer and Equipment Identification The serial number is label is located at the top of the electronic tube directly behind the display.
The NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified ® below. The customer or the user of the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, and electromagnetic site survey ® should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent ®...
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TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which ® radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and ®...
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— and used their ideas in designing the NuStep. The result, we think, is an exerciser that’s safe and effective. We’re always interested in user comments, and invite you to call us with your thoughts and suggestions.
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We have a new nustep but I’m finding the arm movement isn’t smooth it’s jerky and hurts my shoulders