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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

1.   Turn on the console.

   Begin pedaling or press any button on the console 

to turn on the console. 

   When you turn on the console, the displays will turn 

on, a tone will sound, and the console will be ready 

for use.

2.   Select the manual mode.

   Press the Manual Control button to select the 

manual mode.

3.   Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.

   As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals 

by pressing the Quick Resistance increase and 

decrease buttons or by pressing one of the num-

bered Quick Resistance buttons.

   Note: After you press a button, it will take a 

moment for the pedals to reach the selected 

resistance level. 

4.  Follow your progress with the displays.

   The display can show the following workout 

information:

  

Calories (flame icon)—When the manual mode 

is selected, this display will show the approximate 

number of calories you have burned. When an 

onboard workout is selected, this display will show 

either the approximate number of calories remain-

ing to be burned or the approximate number of 

calories you have burned.

  

Calories per Hour (Cals/Hr)—This display will 

show the approximate number of calories you are 

burning per hour.

  

Distance—This display will show the distance that 

you have pedaled in miles (mi) or kilometers (km). 

  

Pulse (BPM)—This display will show your heart 

rate in beats per minute (bpm) when you use the 

handgrip heart rate monitor or the optional chest 

heart rate monitor (see step 5).

  

Pulse Average (BPM AVG)—This display will 

show your average heart rate in beats per minute 

(bpm) when you use the handgrip heart rate moni-

tor or the optional chest heart rate monitor (see 

step 5).

   Resistance—This display will show the resistance 

level of the pedals for a few seconds each time the 

resistance level changes. 

  

RPM—This display will show your pedaling speed 

in revolutions per minute (rpm).

  

RPM Average (RPM AVG)—This display will show 

your average pedaling speed in revolutions per 

minute (rpm).

  

Speed—This display will show your pedaling 

speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. 

To change the unit of measurement, press the 

Standard/Metric button repeatedly.

  

Time—When the manual mode is selected, this 

display will show the elapsed time. When an 

onboard workout is selected, this display will show 

either the time remaining in the workout or the 

elapsed time.

  

Watts—This display will show your approximate 

power output in watts.

  

Average Watts (AVG)—This display will show your 

approximate average power output in watts for the 

workout.

Summary of Contents for NordicTrack Commercial VR21

Page 1: ...rial number in the space above for reference www nordictrack com USER S MANUAL To register your product and activate your warranty today go to www nordictrackservice com registration For service at an...

Page 2: ...alth 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 t...

Page 3: ...e bike indoors away from moisture and dust Do not put the exercise bike in a garage or covered patio or near water 7 Place the exercise bike on a level surface with a mat beneath it to protect the flo...

Page 4: ...4 all STANDARD SERVICE PLANS...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...8 M4 x 15mm Screw 63 6 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...

Page 7: ...ASSEMBLY 2 1 2 If there are shipping bracket s on the front and rear of the Frame 1 remove and discard the shipping bracket s and the hardware attaching them With the help of a second person place som...

Page 8: ...g the Main Wire 41 Attach the Upright 4 with four M10 x 20mm Screws 60 start all the Screws and then tighten them Next locate the wire tie A inside the Upright 4 Tie the lower end of the wire tie to t...

Page 9: ...Attach the Upright Bracket 84 with two M8 x 50mm Bolts 49 and two M8 Locknuts 102 start both Bolts and then tighten them Make sure that the Locknuts are in the hex agonal holes B 8 Identify the Right...

Page 10: ...nsole 5 to the Console Bracket 82 with four M4 x 15mm Screws 63 start all the Screws and then tighten them 41 5 7 8 7 8 63 63 82 Avoid pinching the wires 10 10 Identify the Upper and Lower Bracket Cov...

Page 11: ...M8 x 40mm Screws 56 start all the Screws and then tighten them 56 18 11 12 12 Slide the Backrest Frame 14 onto the Seat Handlebar 18 Attach the Backrest Frame 14 with four M6 x 30mm Screws 51 and four...

Page 12: ...he Right Pedal 29 Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Right Pedal 29 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 99 Firmly tighten the Left Pedal not shown counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm no...

Page 13: ...all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike Extra parts may be included Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor 15 Plug the Power Adapter 107 into the recepta...

Page 14: ...location and then lower it HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE CONSOLE The console can be adjusted to several angles To adjust the console turn the console knob until the console is at the desired angle H...

Page 15: ...also offers a selection of onboard workouts Each workout automatically changes the resistance of the pedals as it guides you through an effective workout You can even connect your personal audio playe...

Page 16: ...ries you are burning per hour Distance This display will show the distance that you have pedaled in miles mi or kilometers km Pulse BPM This display will show your heart rate in beats per minute bpm w...

Page 17: ...u use both heart rate monitors at the same time the chest heart rate monitor will have priority If there are sheets of plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip heart rate moni tor remove the plas...

Page 18: ...ce level and or target speed will appear in the display to alert you The resistance of the pedals will then change As you exercise keep your pedaling speed near the target speed for the current segmen...

Page 19: ...ole will turn solid blue 4 Record and track your workout information Follow the instructions in the iFit Bluetooth Tablet app to record and track your workout information 5 Disconnect your tablet from...

Page 20: ...Smart heart rate monitors HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS 1 Select the settings mode To select the settings mode press the Settings button The settings information will appear in the display 2 Navigate...

Page 21: ...p heart rate monitor see step 5 on page 17 If a replacement power adapter is needed call the telephone number on the cover of this manual IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the console use only a manufacture...

Page 22: ...nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause...

Page 23: ...c 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...

Page 24: ...hin Washer 49 2 M8 x 50mm Bolt 50 2 M10 1 0 Flange Nut 51 8 M6 x 30mm Screw 52 20 M4 x 25mm Screw 53 4 M5 x 20mm Screw 54 2 M10 x 55mm Screw 55 4 Resistance Motor Screw 56 4 M8 x 40mm Screw 57 2 Wheel...

Page 25: ...r 108 4 M8 Split Washer 109 2 Front Stabilizer Cap 110 2 M10 x 96mm Screw 111 4 M4 x 30mm Screw 112 8 M6 Washer 113 1 M8 Hex Nut User s Manual Assembly Tool Key No Qty Description Key No Qty Descripti...

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Page 28: ...r will be responsible for a minimal trip charge This warranty does not extend to freight damage to the product This warranty will automatically be voided if the product is used as a store display mode...

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