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® ®
Bowflex TreadClimber
Assembly Guide and
Owner’s Manual
Special Edition Includes:
Dr. Ellington Darden’s Six Week Fat
Loss-Body Leanness Program:
“Fast Fat Loss Now!”
TC1000 • TC3000 • TC5000
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Preface CONGRATULATIONS on your commitment to Please take your time to read through the entire improving your health and fitness! By choosing Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual before ® ® ® ® Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine as attempting to use your Bowflex TreadClimber your key to success, you will be using the best machine. It’s important to understand how to tool available to help you shed pounds, increase assemble and use the machine and how to best cardiovascular efficiency, and
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Table of Contents ® Before You Start TreadClimber Workout Instructions ® TreadClimber Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Determining Your Fitness Level . . . . . . . . 42 ® TreadClimber Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 2 Treadmill Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3 Stair-Stepper Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ® Emergency Stop Procedures . . . . . . . . . . 5 TreadClimber Workout . . . . . . . . . . . .
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® TreadClimber Features Workout Level Setting Dials Console Belt Guides (Rear View) Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders Transport Handles, Incoming Power Plug, and Main Power Switch Locking Lever Treadle Side Foot Support Platforms ® ® Bowflex TreadClimber Owner’s Manual 1
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® TreadClimber Specifications Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side, and to the front or back, are made as if ® you were on the TreadClimber machine, ready to exercise. For example, the power cord is plugged into the incoming power plug at the back of the base. ® ® The dimensions and general specifications for the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine are as follows: Physical Dimensions Length 46 inches (117 cm) Width 28.5 inches (72.5 cm) Height 55.25
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Important Safety Precautions Save TheSe InSTrucTIonS The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this manual: WARNING – Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in personal injury or loss of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE failure to follow these precautions can cause damage to the bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine and serious injury to users and bystanders and can also compromise the effectiveness of
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Important Safety Precautions 10. Keep your hands on the support handlebars and stand as close to the front of the machine as is comfortable in order to remain in balance on the treadles. 11. Never convert from or into treadmill mode while the belts are in motion or the machine is powered up. Turn off power, unplug cord from wall outlet, line up the treadles, and then lock or release the treadle locking lever. 12. Neve
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Emergency Stop Procedures Your TreadClimber® machine is equipped with a SAFETY KEY that can protect you from serious injury and inhibit children from playing with and/or being injured on the TreadClimber® machine. If the Safety Key is not fully inserted into the safety keyhole, the TreadClimber® machine will NOT power up. ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY k EY CLIP TO YOUR CLOTHING DURING YOUR WORkOUT. Safety Key with Clip Always remove the Safety Key from the TreadClimber® machine when
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® Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine ® ® The bowflex TreadClimber machine’s safety and integrity can only be maintained when it is regularly examined for damage and immediately repaired. it is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that regular maintenance is performed. Worn or damaged components still under warranty must be replaced ® immediately and the TreadClimber machine shall remain unused until the required repair is made. only manufacture
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® Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication ® treadle surfaces under the belts. If the The TreadClimber machine is equipped with a ® decks appear worn, contact a TreadClimber pre-lubricated, low maintenance deck and belt Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628- system. Belt friction may affect the function and life ® 8458). of the TreadClimber machine. For the best results ® from your TreadClimber machine, lubricate the treadles periodically w
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® Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine Determining Hours Used (Tc3000 and Tc5000 models only) ® To determine the number of hours you have used your TreadClimber machine: ® 1. With the TreadClimber Main Power Switch turned on, stand on the side foot support platforms. 2. Remove and re-insert the SAFETY kEY . 3. The total whole hours used will be displayed in the TIME display window. No fractions of, or partial hours will be displayed. 4. The software version will also be disp
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Assembly Guide Before You Assemble Machine Mat Basic assembly Principals ® ® The Bowflex TreadClimber Machine Mat is an Here are few basic assembly tips that can make ® optional accessory for the TreadClimber machine ® ® assembly of your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise that helps keep your workout area free from debris machine quick and easy. and dust. The rubber machine floor mat provides a non-slip surface for you to use when mounting and 1. Y ou can make the assembly process go faster ®
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® TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide Box 1 contains: Qty: 1 Qty: 1 Descr: Rear Cover Descr: Control Panel/Handlebar Assembly Qty: 2 Descr: Plastic Upright Junction Covers Qty: 2 Descr: Left and Right Side Foot Support Platform Qty: 1 Descr: Left Side Plastic Frame Cover Qty: 1 Descr: Right Side Plastic Frame Cover Qty: 1 Descr: Right Side Plastic Drive Cover Qty: 2 Qty: 1 Qty: 1 Descr: Left & Right Descr: Left Descr: Right Hydraulic Upright Upright Qty: 1 Cylinder Support Support D
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® TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent severe damage to the machine, use only the power cord approved for use with this equipment. in addition, your machine should be properly grounded using a rubber or rubberized mat beneath the ® TreadClimber machine to protect from static electricity. do noT use near WaTer ! BOx 1 also contains: Qty: 1 Descr: OWNER’S MANUAL BAG contains the following: ® ® • T he Bowflex Tread
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® TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide ® Box 2 contains the TreadClimber treadles. Cylinder Stud Qty: 1 ® Descr: TreadClimber Treadle Assembly ® Box 3 contains the TreadClimber base. Qty: 1 ® Descr: TreadClimber Base Assembly ® ® Bowflex TreadClimber Owner’s Manual 12
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® TreadClimber Hardware and Tool List NOTE: IMAGES BELOW ARE NOT TO SCALE Hardware: Qty: 6 Qty: 2 Qty: 16 Descr: 1/4” x 1” Flat Head Screw Descr: 5/16” x 1 1/2” Button Head Screw Descr: #10 Phillips Head Screw Qty: 14 Qty: 2 Qty: 12 Descr: 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screw Descr: 5/16” Flat Washer Descr: 5/16” Flat Washer SAE Qty: 4 Qty: 1 Qty: 2 Descr: 3/8” Cosmetic Plugs Descr: 5/16” Nylock Nut Descr: 5/16” Acorn Nut Qty: 1 Descr: 3/8” x 3 3/4” Shoulder Bolt Tools: Qty: 1 Descr: #2 Phillips
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Assembly Guide Assembly Instructions Step 1: PLACING TREADLES ON BASE Locate the following for this step: PARTS: ® • TreadClimber Base Assembly ® • TreadClimber Treadle Assembly Figure 1-1 HARDWARE: • Four (4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts TOOLS: • 9/16” Open End Wrench (included) • Scissors or other cutting tool 1-1 P lace the latch lever on the base in the unlocked position (see Figure 1-1). Figure 1-2 1-2 C ut the wire ties on the teeter assembly and extend the
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Assembly Guide Step 2: CONNECTING SPEED PICkUP WIRE Speed pickup wire from base. Locate the following for this step: PARTS: ® • TreadClimber Base & Treadle Assembly from Speed pickup Step 1. wire from left rear roller casting. 2-1 C onnect the speed pickup wire from base assembly and left rear roller casting (see Figure 2-1 & 2-2). Figure 2-1 NOTE: Speed pickup needs to be about 1/8" from the pulley and the red speed pickup cap is flush to the left drive bracket/roller
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Assembly Guide Step 4: INSTALLING DRIVE BELT Locate the following for this step: PARTS: ® • TreadClimber Base & Treadle Assembly from Step 3. • One (1) Drive Belt TOOLS: • 3/16” Hex Key (included) Figure 4-1 4-1 P lace drive belt over roller pulley and motor pulley (see Figure 4-1). 4-2 M ake sure belt is seated into grooves and installed exactly as shown (see Figure 4-2). 4-3 U sing (1) 3/16" hex key completely remove motor shipping bolt from motor pan (see F
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Assembly Guide Step 6: INSTALLING THE UPRIGHTS Locate the following for this step: PARTS: ® Figure 6-1 • TreadClimber Base & Treadle Assembly from Step 5. • One (1) Left Upright Support & Hydraulic Cylinder • One (1) Right Upright Support & Hydraulic Cylinder HARDWARE: • Two (2) 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screws 6-1 On the base assembly screw a 5/16" x 1" button Figure 6-2 head screw half way in on the outside of both the right and left lower
