NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1500 User manual

Brand: NordicTrack

Model: COMMERCIAL 1500

Category: Treadmills

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

,®

www.nordictrack.com

Model No. 831.24992.0

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space

above for reference.

Serial Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts are

damaged or missing, DO NOT CON-

TACT 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.nordictrackservice.com

USER'S

A IAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR ................................................... 13

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 14

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 25

EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 28

PART LIST .............................................................................. 30

EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 32

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

This drawing shows the locations of the

warning decals. If a decal is missing or il-

legible, call the telephone number on the

front cover of this manual and request a

free replacement decal. Apply the decal

in the location shown. Note: The decals

may not be shown at actual size.

KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY

FROMTHISAREAWHILETHE

TREADMILLISINOPERATION.

Protect yourself and

others from risk of serious

injury. Read the user's

manual and :

,Stand only on the

side rails whet_

star_ng or stopping

treadmill.

• Change speed n

small ncremenis,

• Hold handrails to

prevent lalling and

always wear the

safety tip while

operating treadmill.

• Stop f you feel faint,

d_zzy, or sho_ d

breath,

• Fully engage sto age

latch before tread-

;!,;IreL_m......

•Reduce t,cl ne to its

lowest level before

folding treadmill into

storage pos tion

.Never allow

:: atoned treadmill.

•Remove key when

not_nuse.

........ *Keep cloth rig,

gage[s, and hair

away Irom moving

bell

...... "Never try to adjust

o_ fix the belt while

_tis moving.

_ ,Always wea_

athletic shoes wh_le

operating treadmill,

NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Toreducetheriskofse.ousinjury, readallimportant precautions andin-

structionsin this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill, lOON as-

sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of

this product,

Before beginning any exercise program, con-

suit your physician. This is especially impor-

tant for persons over age 35 or persons with

pre=existing health problems.

it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of this treadmill are adequately

informed of all warnings and precautions.

Use the treadmill only as described.

Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a

garage or covered patio, or near water.

Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at

least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2

ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the

treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-

ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-

age, place a mat under the treadmill.

12.

13.

!4.

carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance

should be on the same circuit. Do not use an

extension cord.

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that

meets all of the specifications described on

page 14. To purchase a surge suppressor, see

your local NordicTrack dealer or call the tele=

phone number on the front cover of this man-

ual and order part number 146148, or see your

local electronics store.

Failure to use a properly functioning surge

suppressor could result in damage to the con-

trol system of the treadmill, if the control sys-

tem is damaged, the walking belt may slow,

accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may

result in a fall and serious injury.

Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

sor away from heated surfaces.

Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

products are used or where oxygen is being

administered.

Keep children under age 12 and pets away

from the treadmill at aHtimes.

15.

Never move the walking belt while the power

is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if

the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the

treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-

BLESHOOTING on page 25 if the treadmill is

not working properly.)

10.

11.

The treadmill should be used only by persons

weighing 375 Ibs. (170 kg) or less.

Never al!ow more than one person on the

treadmill at a time.

16.

17.

Wear appropriate exercise clothes while

using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes

that could become caught in the treadmill 18.

Athletic support clothes are recommended

for both men and women. Always wear ath-

letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare

feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals. 19.

When connecting the power cord (see page

14), plug the power cord into a surge sup-

pressor (not included) and plug the surge

suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of

Read, understand, and test the emergency

stop procedure before using the treadmill (see

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16).

Never start the treadmill while you are stand=

ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

handrails while using the treadmill

The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid

sudden jumps in speed.

The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user's move-

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate

readings. The pulse sensor is intended only

as an exercise aid in determining heart rate

trends in general

20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it 24.

is running. Always remove the key, unplug

the power cord, and press the power switch

into the off position when the treadmill is not 25.

in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the lo-

cation of the power switch.)

21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, Or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See

ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD

AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.)

You must be able to safely lift 45 Ibs. (20 kg)

to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make

sure that the storage latch is holding the

frame securely in the storage position.

23. Never insert any object into any opening on

the treadmill.

26.

27.

Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the

treadmill regularly.

DANG ER: A waysunplugthepower

cord immediatelyafteruse,beforecleaningthe

treadmill, and before performing the mainte-

nance and adjustment procedures described in

this manual. Never remove the motor hood un-

less instructed to do so by an authorized ser-

vice representative. Servicing other than the

procedures in this manual should be performed

by an authorized service representative only.

This treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer-

cial, rental, or institutional setting.

Over exercising may result in serious injury

or death. If you feel faint or if you experience

pain while exercising, stop immediately and

cool down.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ®

C 1500 treadmill. The C 1500 treadmill offers an im-

pressive selection of features designed to make your

workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And

when you're not exercising, the unique treadmill can be

folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of

other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-

ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man-

ual. To help us assist you, please note the product

model number and serial number before contacting us.

The model number and the location of the serial num-

ber decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.

Before reading further, please review the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.

Tray

Console

Pulse Sensor

Handrail

Upright

Key/Clip

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

.-- Power Switch

-- Power Cord

Platform Cushion

Idler Roller

Adjustment Bolts

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. This is normal and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubri-

cant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

Assembly requires the included hex key _]and your own Phillips screwdriver _ and adjustable

wrench _.

Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware. 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 after the parentheses

is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled. To avoid dam-

aging parts, do not use power tools for assembly. Extra hardware may be included.

5/16" Star #8 x 1/2" Ground #8 x 3/4" Screw

Screw (9)-1 (1)-4

Washer (10)-10 3/8" Star 3/8" Nut (11)-2

Washer (12)-4

3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolt (8)-4 5/16" x 1 1/2"

Bolt (5)-4

3/8" x 2" Bolt (3)-1

5/16"x 2" Bolt (4)-4

3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (7)-4

3/8" x 13/4" Bolt (6)-1

5/16" x 3 3/4" Bolt (2)-2

1. 1

Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

Place a piece of cardboard below the rear of the

Frame (56) to protect the floor or carpet.

Attach the Left Wheel Cap (96) to the Base (97)

with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (1).

Attach the Right Wheel Cap (not shown) to

the right side of the Base (97) in the same

way.

Pull the Upright Wire (84) and the Base Ground

Wire (94) through the indicated hole in the Base

(97).

Attach the Base Ground Wire (94) to the Base

(97) with a #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw (9).

Hole

identify the Left Upright (89), which is marked

with a "Left" sticker, Have a second person hold

the Left Upright near the Base (97).

See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the

Left Upright (89) securely around the end of the

Upright Wire (84), Then, pull the other end of the

wire tie until the Upright Wire is routed com-

pletely through the Left Upright.

4. 4

HoldtheLeftUpright(89)againsttheBase

(97).Becarefulnottopinchthewires.Ifnec-

essary,positiontheBaseGroundWire(94)in

theholeinthesideoftheLeftUpright.Insert

two3/8"x23/4"Bolts(7)andtwo3/8"x11/4"

Bolts(8)withtwo3/8"StarWashers(12)into

theLeftUpright.

Partiallytightenthe3/8"x23/4"Bolts(7)and

the3/8"x 11/4"Bolts(8)untiltheheadsofthe

BoltstouchtheLeftUpright(89);do notfully

tightentheBoltsyet.

Attach the Right Upright (not shown) in the

same way. Note: There are no wires on the

right side.

Identify the Left Base Cover (92) and the Right

Base Cover (93). Slide the Left Base Cover onto

the Left Upright (89). Slide the Right Base Cover

onto the Right Upright (90). Do not press the

Base Covers into place yet.

6. 6

Withthehelpofasecondperson,holdthecon-

soleassemblyneartheLeftUpright(89).

ConnecttheUprightWire(84)totheconsole

wire.Seetheinset drawing. The connectors

should slide together easily and snap into

place. If they do not, turn one connector and try

again. IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT THE CON-

NECTORS PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY

BECOME DAMAGED WHEN YOU TURN ON

THE POWER. Then, remove the wire tie from

the Upright Wire.

Console

Assembly

Console

Wire_

84-__

Wire 84_

Tie_t!I

Console

Wire

----89

Insert the wires into the Left Upright (89) as you

set the console assembly on the Left Upright

and the Right Upright (90). Be careful not to

pinch the Upright Wire (84).

Attach the console assembly with four 5/16" x

1 1/2" Bolts (5) and four 5/16" Star Washers

(10). Start all four Bolts, and then tighten

each of them.

Console

Identify the Left Handrail (87), which is marked

with a "Left" sticker. Slide the Left Handrail be-

tween the console assembly and the pulse

assembly.

Attach the Left Handrail (87) with two 5/16" x 2"

Bolts (4), a 5/16" x 3 3/4" Bolt (2), and three

5/16" Star Washers (10) as shown. Start all

three Bolts, and then tighten each of them.

Attach the Right Handrail (not shown) to the

console assembly as described above.

Console

Assembly

Pulse

Assembly

Firmly tighten the four 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts (7) and

the four 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolts (8) (only one side is

shown).

Press the Left Base Cover (92) and the Right

Base Cover (93) onto the Base (97) until they

snap into place.

10. Make sure there is a piece of cardboard below

the rear of the Frame (56).

iMPORTANT: See page 14 and plug in the

power cord. Next, see page 16 and turn on

the power.

Then, press the 0 percent incline button.

When the Frame (56) stops moving, remove

the key from the console and unplug the

power cord.

iMPORTANT: Make sure

to follow all instructions

in this step

Cardboard

11. iMPORTANT: Before you begin this step,

make sure that you have read and followed

all the instructions in step 10.

Raise the Frame (56) to the position shown.

Have a second person hold the Frame until

this step is completed.

Orient the Storage Latch (53) so that the large

barrel and the latch knob are oriented as shown.

Attach the upper end of the Storage Latch (53)

to the bracket on the Frame (56) with a 3/8" x

1 3/4" Bolt (6) and a 3/8" Nut (11).

Attach the lower end of the Storage Latch (53) to

the Base (97) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (3) and a 3/8"

Nut (11). Note: It may be necessary to move the

Frame (56) back and forth to align the Storage

Latch with the Base.

11 °/

Latch

Knl

Large

Barrel

12. Remove the packaging material from the bottom

of the Frame (56). See the inset drawing. Make

sure that the 1/2" Rear Foot Nuts (111) are

threaded all the way onto the Rear Feet (60).

Turn the two Rear Feet all the way into the

Frame.

See step 10. Discard the piece of cardboard.

Lower the Frame (56) (see HOW TO LOWER

THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 24).

If one of the Rear Feet (60) doesn't sit flat on the

floor, turn the Rear Foot until it does and then

tighten the 1/2" Rear Foot Nut (111) against the

Frame (56).

13. Press the Grommet (81) into the square hole in

the Base (97).

14. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of plastic

on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill.

Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex key in a secure place; the hex key is used to

adjust the walking belt (see pages 26 and 27).

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:

the chest strap and the sensor unit. Insert the tab on

one end of the chest strap into the hole in one end of

the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press

the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the

chest strap. The tab should be flush with the front of

the sensor unit.

Chest Strap

Tabs

Tab

Unit

Next, wrap the chest

pulse sensor around

your chest and attach

the other end of the

chest strap to the

sensor unit. Adjust

the length of the

chest strap, if neces-

sary. The chest pulse

sensor should be under your clothes, tight against your

skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or

breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo on

the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches

and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side

(the electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges).

Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens so-

lution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit

to a position against your chest.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

o Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each

use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the

electrode areas are wetted and the chest pulse sen-

sor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off when

it is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If

the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use, it

may remain activated longer than necessary, drain-

ing the battery prematurely.

o Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place.

Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag

or other container that may trap moisture.

Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time; do not expose

it to temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14°

F (-10 ° C).

o Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit

when using or storing the chest pulse sensor.

o Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth--never

use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest

strap may be hand washed and air dried.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The instructions on the following pages explain

how the chest pulse sensor is used with the con-

sole. If the chest pulse sensor does not function

properly, try the steps below.

Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sen-

sor as described at the left. Note: If the chest pulse

sensor does not function when positioned as de-

scribed, move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.

Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens

solution to wet the two electrode areas on the

sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until

you begin perspiring, rewet the electrode areas.

As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your-

self near the center of the walking belt. For the

console to display heart rate readings, the user

must be within arm's length of the console.

The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with

people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate

reading problems may be caused by medical

conditions such as premature ventricular contrac-

tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be

affected by magnetic interference caused by high

power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that

this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill.

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-

performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil-

icone spray or other substances to the walking

belt or the walking platform. Such substances will

cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

DAN GER: Improperconnection

of the equipment-grounding conductor in-

creases the risk of electric shock. Check with

a qualified electrician or serviceman if you

are unsure whether the product is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug--if it will

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-

stalled by a qualified electrician.

Your treadmill, like other electronic equipment, can be

damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home's

power. To decrease the risk of damaging your

treadmill, always use a surge suppressor with your

treadmill (see drawing 1 at the right). To purchase

a surge suppressor, see precaution 12 on page 3.

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is

UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup-

pressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a

UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less

and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.

The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for

120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a moni-

toring light on the surge suppressor to indicate

whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a

properly functioning surge suppressor could dam-

age the control system of the treadmill (see precau-

tion 13 on page 3).

This product must be grounded, if it should malfunc-

tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least

resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-

tric shock. This product's power cord has an equip-

ment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug

the power cord into a surge suppressor, and plug

the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet

that is properly installed and grounded in accor-

dance with all local codes and ordinances.

IMPORTANT: The treadmill is not compatible with

GFCI-equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit

(see drawing 1). A temporary adapter may be used to

connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole receptacle if

a properly grounded outlet is not available (see draw-

ing 2).

Grounded Outlet Box

_._, I _ Surge Suppressor

_'1 "-. Grounding Pin

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Plug

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

___. Surge Suppressor

Metal Screw

The temporary adapter should be used only until a

properly grounded outlet (see drawing 1) can be in-

stalled by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending

from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.

The adapter must be held in place by a metal screw.

Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box covers are not

grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to deter-

mine if the outlet box cover is grounded before

using an adapter.

CONSOLEDIAGRAM

0000000

00000000

000000

O000QO0

O00000Q

O000QO0

0000000

O000QO0

0000000

00000000

O0000QO0

00000000

O0000QO0

00000000

FEATURES OFTHECONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of

features designed to make your workouts more effec-

tive and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode,

you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill

with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the con-

sole will display instant exercise feedback. You can

even measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse

sensor or the chest pulse sensor (see page 13).

In addition, the console features twenty-four onboard

workouts--six calorie workouts, six intensity workouts,

six speed workouts, and six incline workouts. Each

workout automatically controls the speed and incline of

the treadmill as it guides you through an effective exer-

cise session.

The console also features an iFit Live mode that en-

ables the treadmill to communicate with your wireless

network through an optional iFit Live module. With the

iFit Live mode, you can download personalized work-

outs, create your own workouts, track your workout re-

sults, race against other runners, 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 front cover of this manual.

You can even listen to your favorite workout music or

audio books with the console's stereo sound system

while you exercise.

To turn on the power, see page 16. To use the man-

ual mode, see page 16. To use an onboard work-

out, see page 19. To use an iFit Live workout, see

page 20. To use the information mode, see page 22.

To use the stereo sound system, see page 23.

Note: The console can display speed and distance in

either miles or kilometers. To find which unit of mea-

surement is selected, see THE INFORMATION MODE

on page 22. For simplicity, all instructions in this man-

ual refer to miles.

IMPORTANT: If there are sheets of plastic on the

console, remove the plastic. To prevent damage to

the walking platform, wear clean athletic shoes

while using the treadmill. The first time you use the

treadmill, observe the alignment of the walking

belt, and center the walking belt if necessary (see

page 27).

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

iMPORTANT: if the treadmill has been exposed to

cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-

perature before turning on the power, if you do not

do this, you may damage the console displays or

other electrical components.

Plug in the power cord (see

page 14). Next, locate the

power switch on the tread-

mill frame near the power

cord. Press the power

switch into the reset

position.

Reset_

iMPORTANT: The console features a display demo

mode, designed to be used if the treadmill is dis-

played in a store, if the displays light as soon as

you plug in the power cord and press the power

switch into the reset position, the demo mode is

turned on. To turn off the demo mode, hold down

the Stop button for a few seconds, if the displays

remain lit, see THE iNFORMATiON MODE on page

22 to turn off the demo mode.

Next, stand on the foot rails

of the treadmill. Find the

clip attached to the key and

slide the clip onto the waist-

band of your clothes. Then,

insert the key into the con-

sole. After a moment, the

displays will light. IMPOR-

TANT: In an emergency,

Clip

the key can be pulled from the console, causing

the walking belt to slow to a stop. Test the clip by

carefully taking a few steps backward; if the key is

not pulled from the console, adjust the position of

the clip.

1. insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.

2. Select the manual mode.

Press the Manual button on the console. If you are

not connected to iFit Live, the manual mode will be

selected automatically.

3. Start the walking belt.

To start the walking belt, press the Start button, the

Speed increase button, or one of the numbered 1

Step Speed buttons.

If you press the Start button or the Speed increase

button, the walking belt will begin to move at 1

mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the

walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in-

crease and decrease buttons. Each time you press

one of the buttons, the speed setting will change by

0.1 mph; if you hold down the button, the speed

setting will change in increments of 0.5 mph. Note:

After you press the button, it may take a moment

for the walking belt to reach the selected speed

setting.

If you press one of the numbered 1 Step Speed

buttons, the walking belt will gradually change

speed until it reaches the selected speed setting.

To select a speed setting that includes a decimal--

such as 3.5 mph--press two numbered buttons in

succession. For example, to select a speed setting

of 3.5 mph, press the 3 button and then immedi-

ately press the 5 button.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.

The time will begin to flash in the display. To restart

the walking belt, press the Start button or the

Speed increase button.

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the inclineof the treadmill, press the

Incline increase or decrease button or one of the

numbered 1 Step Incline buttons. Each time you

press one of the buttons, the treadmill will gradu-

ally adjust to the selected incline setting.

Follow your progress with the displays.

As you walk or run on the treadmill, the display can

show the following workout information:

o The elapsed time

o The distance that you have walked or run

o The matrix

o The workout intensity bar

o The approximate number of calories you have

burned

o The incline level of the treadmill

o The number of vertical feet you have climbed

o The speed of the walking belt

o Your heart rate (see step 6 on page 18)

The matrix offers several display tabs. Press the

increase and decrease button next to the Enter

button until the desired tab is shown.

The Incline tab will show a profile of the incline set-

tings of the workout. A new segment will appear at

the end of each minute. The Speed tab will show a

profile of the speed settings of the workout.

The My Trail tab will show a track that represents

1/4 mile (400 meters). As you exercise, the flash-

ing rectangle will show your progress. The My Trail

tab will also show the number of laps you are com-

pleting.

The Calorie tab will show the approximate amount

of calories you have burned. The height of each

segment represents the amount of calories burned

during that segment.

As you exercise, the workout intensity level bar will

indicate the approximate intensity level of your ex-

ercise.

Press the Home button to return to the default

menu (see THE INFORMATION MODE on page

22 to set the default menu). If necessary, press the

Home button again.

When a wireless iFit Live

module is connected, the

wireless symbol at the top of

the display will show the

strength of your wireless sig-

nal. Four arcs indicate full

signal strength.

To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re-

move the key, and then reinsert the key.

6. Measure your heart rate if desired.

Note: if you use the handgrip pulse sensor and

the chest pulse sensor at the same time, the

console will not display your heart rate accu-

rately. For information on the chest pulse sensor,

see page 13.

Before using the

handgrip pulse

sensor, remove

the sheets of

plastic from the

metal contacts

on the pulse bar.

In addition, make

sure that your

hands are clean.

Contacts

To measure your heart rate, stand on the foot

rails and hold the pulse bar with your palms on the

metal contacts for approximately ten seconds;

avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is

detected, your heart rate will be shown, For the

most accurate heart rate reading, continue to

hold the contacts for about 15 seconds.

7. Turn on the fan if desired.

The fan features several speed settings and an

auto mode. When the auto mode is selected, the

speed of the fan will automatically increase and de-

crease as the speed of the walking belt increases

and decreases.

Press the Manual fan

button to select a fan

speed or to turn off the

fan. Press the Auto fan

button to select the auto

mode or to turn off the

fan.

RUT(D Mf=/NURL /

Pivot the fan lever upward or downward to direct

the airflow from the fan.

If the fan is on when the walking belt is stopped,

the fan will turn off automatically after a few min-

utes.

When you are finished exercising, remove the

key from the console.

Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and

adjust the incline of the treadmill to 0 percent.

The incline must be at 0 percent or you may

damage the treadmill when you fold it to the

storage position. Next, remove the key from the

console and put it in a secure place.

When you are finished using the treadmill, press

the power switch into the off position and unplug

the power cord. IMPORTANT: If you do not do

this, the treadmill's electrical components may

wear prematurely.

HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT

1. Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16.

2. Select an onboard workout.

To select an onboard workout, press the Calorie

button, the Intensity button, the Speed button, or

the Incline button repeatedly until the desired work-

out appears in the display.

When you select an onboard workout, the display

will show the duration, the distance, and the name

of the workout. After a few seconds, the display will

show the maximum speed and incline settings of

the workout. In addition, a profile of the speed set-

tings of the workout will appear in the matrix. If you

select a calorie workout, the approximate number of

calories you will burn will appear in the name of the

workout.

3. Start the workout.

Press the Start button or the Speed increase button

to start the workout. A moment after you press the

button, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the

first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold

the handrails and begin walking.

Each workout is divided into segments. One speed

setting and one incline setting are programmed for

each segment. Note: The same speed setting

and/or incline setting may be programmed for con-

secutive segments.

During the

workout, the

profiles on the

speed and in-

cline tabs will

show your

progress. The

flashing seg-

==:--._->-=_WEL.-_:;:.=_.-......-".-'-'===

Current Segment

ment of the profile represents the current segment

of the workout. The height of the flashing segment

indicates the speed or incline setting for the current

segment.

At the end of each segment, a series of tones will

sound and the next segment of the profile will begin

to flash. If a different speed and/or incline setting is

programmed for the next segment, the speed

and/or incline setting will flash in the display and

the treadmill will automatically adjust to the new

speed and/or incline setting.

The workout will continue in this way until the last

segment of the profile flashes in the display and the

last segment ends. The walking belt will then slow

to a stop.

Note: The calorie goal is an estimate of the

number of calories that you will burn during the

workout. The actual number of calories that you

burn will depend on your weight. In addition, if

you manually change the speed or incline of

the treadmill during the workout, the number of

calories you burn will be affected.

If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low

at any time during the workout, you can manually

override the setting by pressing the Speed or

Incline buttons; however, when the next segment

of the workout begins, the treadmill will auto-

matically adjust to the speed and incline set-

tings for the next segment.

To stop the workout at any time, press the Stop

button. The time will begin to flash in the display.

To resume the workout, press the Start button or

the Speed increase button. The walking belt will

begin to move at 1 mph. When the next segment of

the workout begins, the treadmill will automatically

adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next

segment.

4. Follow your progress with the displays.

See step 5 on page 17. The display will show the

time remaining instead of the elapsed time.

5. Measure your heart rate if desired.

See step 6 on page 18.

6. Turn on the fan if desired.

See step 7 on page 18.

When you are finished exercising, remove the

key from the console.

See step 8 on page 18.

HOW TO USE AN IFIT LIVE WORKOUT

Note: To use an iFit Live workout, you must have an

optional iFit Live module. To purchase an iFit Live

module at any time, go to www.iFit.com or call the

telephone number on the front cover of this man-

ual. You must also have access to a computer with a

USB port and an internet connection. In addition, you

must have access to a wireless network including an

802.1 lb router with SSID broadcast enabled (hidden

networks are not supported). An iFit.com membership

is also required.

1. Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16.

2. Insert the iFit Live module into the console.

To insert the iFit Live module, see the instructions

included with the iFit Live module.

3. Select a user.

If more than one user is registered, you can switch

users in the iFit Live main screen. Press the in-

crease and decrease buttons next to the Enter but-

ton to select a user.

4. Select an iFit Live workout.

To select an iFit Live workout, press one of the iFit

Live buttons. Before a workout will download, you

must add the workout to your queue on

www.iFit.com.

Page is loading ...

NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1500 User manual

Brand: NordicTrack

Model: COMMERCIAL 1500

Category: Treadmills

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Download PDF

report

NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1500 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1500 User manual

Related papers

Other documents