NordicTrack 5500 R NTL19940 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY
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 flat-bladed screwdriver , wire cutters , and adjustable
wrench .
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 treadmill 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 or foot pads,
simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise both
Uprights (99) to a vertical position. Make sure that the
Latch Knob Sleeve (111) is in the left Upright.
Remove the Latch Knob (113) from the Latch Pin (107).
Make sure that the Latch Pin Collar (109) and the Spring
(110) are on the Latch Pin. (Note: If there are two Latch
Pin Collars, place one on each side of the Spring.) Insert
the Latch Pin into the Latch Knob Sleeve (111) and the
Left Upright (99).
Tighten the Latch Knob (113) onto the Latch Pin (107).
For help identifying the assembly hardware, see the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 35.
1. Slide the treadmill out of the box. Insert the three Cage
Nuts (96) into the three indicated holes in the treadmill.
To insert each Cage Nut (96), first hook one side of the
Cage Nut into a hole and then use a flat-bladed screw-
driver to press the other side into the hole, as shown.
3. With the help of a second person, raise the Walking
Platform (24) to the storage position and make sure that
the latch pin is engaged as described on page 26.
Position the Base Plate (91) on the treadmill as shown.
Attach the Base Plate with the three 2” Bolts (92). Note:
It may be helpful if a second person tips the treadmill
slightly as you tighten the Bolts.
If the treadmill rocks slightly, turn one or both of the
Leveling Feet (127) under the Uprights (99) until the
rocking motion is eliminated. Carefully lower the Walking
Platform (24) to the floor as described on page 27.
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111
110
109
107
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113
91
24
92
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127
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96