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Console

Tablet Holder

Seat

Adjustment Handle

Volume 

Control

Fan

Heart Rate Monitor

Resistance Control

Pedal/Strap

Wheel

Leveling Foot

Handlebar

Backrest

Accessory Tray

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary 

NORDICTRACK

®

 COMMERCIAL VR 25 ELITE exer-

cise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for increasing 

cardiovascular fi tness, building endurance, and toning 

the body. The COMMERCIAL VR 25 ELITE exercise 

bike provides an impressive selection of features 

designed to make your workouts at home more effec-

tive and enjoyable.

For your benefi t, read this manual carefully before 

you 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 us. The 

model number and the location of the serial number 

decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. 

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with 

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Length: 5 ft. 8 in. (173 cm)

Width:  1 ft. 10 in. (56 cm)

Summary of Contents for Commercial VR25 Elite

Page 1: ... using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference www nordictrack com To register your product and activate your warranty today go to www nordictrackservice com registration For service at any time go to www 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 ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY CUSTOMER CARE ...

Page 2: ... IDENTIFICATION CHART 7 ASSEMBLY 8 THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR 16 HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE 17 FCC INFORMATION 31 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 32 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 34 PART LIST 36 EXPLODED DRAWING 38 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON Health Fitness Inc IFIT is a registered trademark of ICON Hea...

Page 3: ...bike on a level surface with at least 2 ft 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the exercise bike 7 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any worn parts immediately 8 Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the exercise bike at all times 9 Wear appropriate clothes while exercising do not wear loose clothe...

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Page 5: ...5 all STANDARD SERVICE PLANS ...

Page 6: ...e provides an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more effec tive and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully before you 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 us The model number and the l...

Page 7: ...low 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 Note If a part is not in the hardware kit check to see if it has been preassembled Extra parts may be included ...

Page 8: ...r tools ASSEMBLY 1 Go to www nordictrackservice com registration on your computer and register your product activates your warranty saves you time if you ever need to contact Customer Care allows us to notify you of upgrades and offers Note If you do not have Internet access call Customer Care see the front cover of this manual and register your product 1 2 Set a sturdy piece of packing material u...

Page 9: ...lizer to the Frame 1 with two M10 x 122mm Screws 65 Then remove the packing material 1 3 65 15 4 2 42 43 1 Wire Tie Wire Tie 4 Orient the Upright 2 as shown Have a second person hold the Upright near the front of the Frame 1 Tie the lower end of the wire tie in the Upright 2 to the Main Wire 43 and to the Frame Pulse Wire 42 in the Frame 1 Then pull the upper end of the wire tie until the wires ar...

Page 10: ...e the Upright 2 onto the Frame 1 Attach the Upright 2 with four M10 x 62mm Screws 70 start all the Screws and then tighten them 1 58 13 14 6 Press the mount on the Front Shield 58 into the Frame 1 Then press the Front Shield into the Left and Right Front Shields 13 14 6 1 ...

Page 11: ... upward through the Handlebar Tip Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Handlebar 7 to the Upright 2 with two M8 x 22mm Screws 69 2 Avoid pinching the wires 9 4 7 42 43 9 Untie and discard the wire tie on the Main Wire 43 and the Frame Pulse Wires 42 While a second person holds the Console 4 near the Handlebar 7 connect the wires on the Console to the Main Wire 43 and the Frame Pulse Wires 42 Insert...

Page 12: ...ws and then tighten them 11 Attach the Upright Cover 57 to the Handlebar 7 with two M4 x 16mm Screws 77 11 57 7 77 41 5 12 12 See the inset drawing Loosen and remove the Rail Caps 62 and then remove the Rail Rod 60 from the Rail 5 Set these parts aside until step 13 Orient the seat assembly as shown Then slide the Seat Carriage 41 onto the Rail 5 60 62 5 62 ...

Page 13: ...ghten a Rod Cap 62 onto each end of the Rail Rod 14 14 Press the mounts on the Rear Rail Cover 90 into the Rail 5 Then plug the wire on the seat assembly fully into the Frame Pulse Receptacle 42 on the left side of the exercise bike 60 62 5 62 90 42 Wire 5 ...

Page 14: ...Arm not shown IMPORTANT You must turn the Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it Adjust the strap on the Right Pedal 21 to the desired position and press the ends of the strap onto the tabs on the Right Pedal Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal not shown in the same way 15 23 21 53 54 16 16 Attach the Tablet Holder 53 to the Console 4 with four 8 x 13mm Screws 54 start all the Screws and then tig...

Page 15: ...ptacle on the frame of the exercise bike Note To plug the Power Adapter 51 into an outlet see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 17 51 2 Serial Number Decal 17 18 After the exercise bike is assembled inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it functions properly Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike Note Extra parts may be inc...

Page 16: ...ate monitor to direct sun light for extended periods of time do not expose it to temperatures above 122 F 50 C or below 14 F 10 C Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor when using or storing the heart rate monitor To clean the sensor use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap Then wipe the sensor with a damp cloth and thoroughly dry it with a soft towel Never use alcohol abrasives or ...

Page 17: ...OW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS To adjust the pedal straps first pull the ends of the straps off the tabs on the pedals Adjust the straps to the desired position and then press the ends of the straps onto the tabs HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor during use turn one or both of the leveling feet beneath the rear stabilizer until the rocking motion is el...

Page 18: ...ustomizable Google Maps Download training workouts designed to help you reach your personal goals Measure your progress by competing against other users in the iFit community Upload your workout results to the iFit cloud and track your accomplishments Set calorie time or distance goals for your workouts Choose and download sets of weight loss workouts Go to iFit com to learn more Watch high defini...

Page 19: ...ip heart rate monitor or the chest heart rate monitor You can browse the Internet or listen to your favorite workout music or audio books with the console sound system while you exercise To activate the console see this page To turn off the console see this page To learn how to use the touch screen see page 20 To set up the console see page 20 HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE The included power adapter...

Page 20: ...he exercise bike for the first time set up the console 1 Connect to your wireless network Note In order to access the Internet download iFit workouts and use some other features of the con sole you must be connected to a wireless network See HOW TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK MODE on page 29 to connect the console to your wireless network 2 Check for firmware updates First see step 1 on page 26 and s...

Page 21: ...n You can also view additional work out information by touching the red boxes on the screen If desired keep your pedaling speed near the tar get cadence The target zone meter will prompt you to increase decrease or maintain your pedaling speed To view the target zone meter flick or slide the screen Note The target cadence is displayed in revolutions per minute rpm If desired adjust the volume leve...

Page 22: ...he screen press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 19 2 Select the main menu See step 2 on page 22 3 Select an onboard workout To select an onboard workout touch the runner button at the bottom of the screen The workouts menu will appear on the screen Select the desired workout category from the work outs menu and then select ...

Page 23: ...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 various factors such as your weight In addition if you manually change the resistance during the workout the number of calories you burn will be affected To pause the workout touch either the back button or the home button at the bottom of the screen To con...

Page 24: ...arget cadence Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfort able for you If the resistance level for the current segment is too high or too low you can manually override the setting by pressing the Resistance buttons If you press a Resistance button you can then manu ally control the resistance see step 3 on page 21 To return to the programmed resistance settings of the workout touch the Follow Wo...

Page 25: ...eduled touch the Compete button To view your Workout History touch the Track button To use a set a goal workout touch the Set A Goal button see page 24 Note You can also press one of the iFit buttons on the console Before some workouts will download you must add them to your schedule on iFit com For more information about the iFit workouts please see www iFit com When you select an iFit workout th...

Page 26: ...a time for automatic console updates see step 14 5 Enable or disable the Internet browser To enable or disable the Internet browser first touch the Browser button Next touch the Enable checkbox or the Disable checkbox Then touch the back button on the screen 6 Select a time for the cadence timeout The console features a cadence timeout feature if no buttons are touched or pressed and the pedals do...

Page 27: ... Disable check box Then touch the back button on the screen 13 Select a time zone To select a time zone touch the Timezone button and select the desired time zone Then touch the back button on the screen 14 Select an update time To select a time for automatic console updates touch the Update Time button and select the desired time Then touch the back button on the screen When you select an update ...

Page 28: ...tly These updates are always designed to improve your exer cise experience 4 Calibrate the screen If the screen is not properly calibrated it will be difficult for you to touch the correct buttons on the screen To calibrate the screen touch the Calibrate Screen button A small target will appear on the screen Note Touch the Cancel button to return to the maintenance mode Touch the center of the tar...

Page 29: ...networks appears touch the desired network Note You will need to know your network name SSID If your network has a password you will also need to know the password An information box will ask if you want to connect to the wireless network Touch the Connect button to connect to the network or touch the Cancel but ton to return to the list of networks If the network has a password touch the password...

Page 30: ...n the console HOW TO USE THE INTERNET BROWSER Note To use the Internet browser you must have access to a wireless network including a wireless router 802 11b g n with SSID broadcast enabled hid den networks are not supported To open the Internet browser touch the globe button at the bottom of the screen Then select a website To navigate the Internet browser touch the Back Refresh and Forward butto...

Page 31: ...n try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC CAUTION To assure continued compliance use o...

Page 32: ...a manufacturer supplied regulated power adapter HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH If the console does not display correct feedback the reed switch should be adjusted To adjust the reed switch first unplug the power adapter See EXPLODED DRAWING A on page 38 Using a standard screwdriver gently release the tabs on the Top Shield 44 Slide the Top Shield upward Next remove the M4 x 16mm Screw 77 from the A...

Page 33: ...58 and the Top Shield 44 Remove the Front Shield and slide the Top Shield upward Remove all the Screws 77 85 from the Left and Right Front Shields 13 14 make sure to note the loca tion of each size of Screw Using a standard screwdriver gently release the tabs on the right Shield Disc 52 Rotate the Shield Disc and remove it Then gently remove the Right Front Shield 14 Next loosen the M6 x 20mm Hex ...

Page 34: ...ic 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 exercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch ing and light...

Page 35: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

Page 36: ...ld 45 1 Clamp 46 1 Reed Switch Wire 47 1 Drive Belt 48 4 Stabilizer Cap 49 1 Left Handlebar Grip 50 2 Flange Screw 51 1 Power Adapter 52 2 Shield Disc 53 1 Tablet Holder 54 4 8 x 13mm Screw 55 8 Carriage Bearing 56 1 Accessory Tray 57 1 Upright Cover 58 1 Front Shield 59 8 Carriage Bushing 60 2 Rail Rod 61 1 M6 x 20mm Shoulder Screw 62 4 Rod Cap 63 2 Brake Spacer 64 5 M6 x 15mm Screw 65 4 M10 x 12...

Page 37: ...her 100 1 Clip Nut 101 1 M6 Locknut 102 1 M6 x 65mm Bolt 103 1 Power Receptacle Wire 104 1 Chest Heart Rate Monitor 105 1 Chest Strap Assembly Tool User s Manual Key No Qty Description Key No Qty Description Note Specifications are subject to change without notice For information about ordering replacement parts see the back cover of this manual These parts are not illustrated ...

Page 38: ... 77 2 4 20 69 69 77 58 57 9 7 49 56 70 77 77 77 77 77 77 85 77 77 77 77 77 72 52 52 97 98 86 100 94 94 38 38 38 38 53 54 25 25 88 88 94 38 81 77 77 77 8 75 75 75 88 88 77 105 104 EXPLODED DRAWING A Model No NTEX89914 0 R0115B ...

Page 39: ...79 92 84 83 82 6 12 27 26 41 55 55 55 55 59 89 89 89 74 59 89 89 59 18 89 64 99 32 89 59 74 74 99 73 64 74 63 63 64 91 91 91 91 96 99 10 5 60 62 93 71 71 62 80 80 60 62 62 28 28 95 95 22 24 50 92 16 19 48 103 48 65 85 65 66 87 67 67 17 42 76 77 77 101 102 EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No NTEX89914 0 R0115B ...

Page 40: ...ll 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 model if the product is purchased or transported outside the USA if all instructions in this manual are not followed if the product is abused or improperly or abnormally used or if the product is used for com...

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