NordicTrack Summit 5500 Treadmill User Manual

NordicTrack Summit 5500 Treadmill

ASSEMBLY

The assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included Allen wrench and your own Phillips screwdriver and wire cutters.Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (69) until the treadmill is in the position shown. Insert one of the Extension Legs (102) into the treadmill as shown in the inset drawing. Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad (99) is on the bottom. Note: It may be helpful to tip the Uprights (69) forward as you insert the Extension Leg. Insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same way.
2. Press the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) into the left Upright (69). Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar (72) and the Spring (71) are on the Lock Pin (74). Insert the Lock Pin into the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) and the left Upright (69). Press the Lock Knob Spacer (117) onto the left Upright. Tighten the Lock Knob (68) onto the Lock Pin.
3. With the help of a second person, tip the Uprights (69) down as shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs (102) remain in the Uprights. Attach each Extension Leg (102) with two Screws (100) as shown. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (69) back to the vertical position. Note: A replacement Base Pad (99) may be included. Use the Base Pad to replace any Base Pad that becomes worn.
4. Slide the Grounding Bracket (122) onto one of the Handrail Spacers (65) in the location shown. See inset drawing A. Pinch each of the tabs on the Grounding Bracket (122) to allow the tabs to fit inside the hole in the Upright (69) (See inset drawing B). See inset drawing B. Place the Handrail Spacer (65) on the left Upright (69) as shown, with the cutout on the indicated side. Note: Make sure that the tabs on the Bracket are inserted into the hole in the Upright.
5. Pull the Upright Wire Harness (98) up through the other Handrail Spacer (65). Place the Handrail Spacer (65) on the right Upright (69) as shown, with the cutout on the indicated side (see inset drawing A). Have a second person hold the Handrails (66) near the Uprights (69) as shown. Connect the Upright Wire Harness (98) to the wires extending from the Console Base (81). Insert the connectors and the Upright Wire Harness into the hole in the Console Base (see inset drawing B). Being careful not to pinch the Upright Wire Harness (98), set the Handrails (66) on the Spacers (65).
6. Insert two Handrail Bolts (78) with Handrail Washers (77) and Handrail Bushings (75) into the right Upright (69) and the right Handrail Spacer (65). Turn the Handrail Bushings so they fit against the Upright with the thick sides of the Bushings toward the center of the treadmill as shown in the inset drawing. Lift the right-hand Handrail (66) to align the Bolts with the holes in the Handrail. Next, thread the Bolts into the Handrail (66). Do not tighten the Bolts yet. Attach the left rail (not shown) in the same way. Tighten all four Handrail Bolts (78).
7. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the hood decal and the “ComfortTrack” decal, remove it. Keep the included Allen wrench in a secure place. The Allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

GETTING STARTED

1. Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. Next, insert the key into the console. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip as needed. Then, remove the key from the console.
2. Plug in the power cord. See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8.
3. Move the on/off switch to the on position. Locate the on/off switch on the treadmill near the power cord. Move the on/off switch to the on position.
4. Insert the key fully into the console. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Attach the clip securely to the waistband of your clothes. Next, insert the key into the console. After a moment, various displays and indicators on the console will light up. Note: When the key is inserted, the treadmill incline system may automatically calibrate itself; the treadmill will rise to the highest incline level and then return to the lowest incline level. During calibration, the left side of the main display will show two dashes (– –), and the time indicator below the display will flash.
5. Enter your weight. Although you can use the console without entering your weight, the console will count the calories that you burn more accurately if you enter your weight. To enter your weight, press either of the Enter Weight buttons. The words “ENTER WEIGHT” and the current weight setting will appear in the main display. Press the Enter Weight buttons again to enter your weight. The buttons can be held down to enter your weight quickly. Four seconds after the buttons are last pressed, the weight setting will disappear from the display. Your weight will then be saved in memory. To use the manual mode of the console, follow the steps beginning on page 11. To use a preset program, see page 12. To create and use a custom program, see pages 14 and 15. To use the fitness test program, see page 16. To use the pulse-driven program, see page 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video program, refer to page 21. To use an iFIT.com program directly from our website, see page 23.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

1. Insert the key fully into the console. See GETTING STARTED on page 10.
2. Select the manual mode. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected. If a program has been selected, press the Select Workout Goal button repeatedly until the words “MANUAL MODE” appear in the main display.
3. Press the Start button or the Speed + button to start the walking belt. A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed + and – buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5 mph. To change the speed setting quickly, press the 1-step Speed buttons. The speed range is 0.5 mph to 10 mph. To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the main display. To restart the walking belt, press the Start button or the Speed + button.
4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the Incline buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the inclination will change by 0.5%. The incline range is 0% to 10%. To change the incline quickly, press the 1-step Incline buttons. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.
5. Follow your progress with the LED track, the Training Zone display, and the main display.

• The LED track—When the manual mode or an iFIT.com program is selected, the program display will show an LED track representing a 1/4 mile. As you exercise, the indicators around the track will light in sequence until you have completed 1/4 mile. A new lap will then begin.
• The Training Zone display—As you exercise, the Training Zone display will show the approximate intensity level of your exercise. For example, if four to six indicators in the display are lit, your intensity level is ideal for fat burning.
• The main display—The main display will show the following information:
• Incline—The left side of the main display will show the incline level of the treadmill.
• Distance/Laps—This section of the main display will show the distance that you have walked and the number of 1/4-mile laps you have completed. The display will change from one number to the other every seven seconds.
• Calories/Heart Rate—When you are not using the handgrip pulse sensor, the center of the main display will show the approximate number of calories you have burned. When you are using the handgrip pulse sensor, the display will show your heart rate (see step 6).
• Time/Pace—When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is selected, this section of the main display will show the elapsed time and your current pace (pace is measured in minutes per mile). The display will change from one number to the other as shown by the indicators above and below the display. When a program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program, your current pace, and the time remaining in the current segment of the program. The display will change from one number to the next every seven seconds. Note: During the fitness test program, the display will show the elapsed time, your current pace, and the time remaining in the current segment of the program.
• Speed—The right side of the main display will show the speed of the walking belt.

Note: The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers. To find which unit of measurement is selected, hold down the Stop button while inserting the key into the console. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric kilometers will appear on the right side of the main display. Press the Speed + button to change the unit of measurement. When the desired unit of measurement is selected, remove the key and then reinsert it. Note: For simplicity, all instructions in this manual refer to miles. To reset the main display, press the Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key.

1. Measure your heart rate, if desired. To measure your heart rate, stand on the foot rails and place your hands on the metal contacts on the handrail. Your palms must be resting on the upper contacts, and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts—avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is detected, the Heart Rate indicator will flash, and then your heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds.
2. When you are finished exercising, stop the walking belt and remove the key. Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest level. The incline must be at the lowest level when the treadmill is raised to the storage position, or the treadmill will be damaged. Next, remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place. Note: If the displays and indicators on the console remain lit after the key is removed, the console is in the “demo” mode. Refer to page 24 and turn off the demo mode. When you are finished using the treadmill, move the on/off switch near the power cord to the off position and unplug the power cord.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

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 call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).

PROBLEM:

The power does not turn on.

SOLUTION:

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 8). Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (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. Important: The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets.
• After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console.
• Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
• Check the on/off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord. The switch must be in the on position.

PROBLEM:

The power turns off during use.

SOLUTION:

• Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord (see c. above). If the circuit breaker has tripped, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
• Remove the key from the console. Reinsert the key fully into the console.
• Make sure that the on/off switch is in the on position.
• If the treadmill still will not run, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free.

PROBLEM:

The displays of the console do not function properly.

SOLUTION:

• Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord. Carefully tip the treadmill down as shown in drawing A. Remove the Screws (39, 83) from the hood. Raise the Uprights (69) and carefully remove the hood. Locate the Reed Switch (10) and the Magnet (7) on the left side of the Pulley (8). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If necessary, loosen the Screw (100) and move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw. Re-attach the hood, and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.

PROBLEM:

The walking belt slows when walked on.

SOLUTION:

• Use only a UL-listed surge suppressor, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length.
• If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease, and the walking belt may become damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the Allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
• If the walking belt still slows, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free.

PROBLEM:

The walking belt is off-center.

SOLUTION:

• If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the Allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.
• If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the Allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

PROBLEM:

The walking belt slips when walked on.

SOLUTION:

• If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the Allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key, and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

PROBLEM:

The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly, or does not change when iFIT.com CDs and videos are played.

SOLUTION:

• With the key in the console, press one of the incline buttons. While the incline is changing, remove the key. After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline system.

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