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Bowflex® Bowflex® Bowflex® TreadClimber® TreadClimber® TreadClimber® TC5500 TC5500 TC5500
001–7321–112008A
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Table Table Table of of of Contents Contents Contents Remote Heart Rate Monitor Specifications 2 14 3 Maintenance 16 Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning Labels and Serial 5 Moving Your Machine 19 Numbers Features 7 Troubleshooting 20 10 23 How Often Should You Exercise 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Before You Start 11 Contacts 24 12 26 Preliminary Workout Manuel du Propriétaire Specifications Specifications Specifications Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Capacities Capacities Capacities L
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Important Important Important Safety Safety Safety Instructions Instructions Instructions This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Before Before Before using using using this this this equipment, equipment, equipment, obey obey obey the the the following following following warnings: warnings: warnings: To decrease the risk of burns, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Fail
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Emergency Emergency Emergency Stop Stop Stop Procedures Procedures Procedures ® The TreadClimber machine is equipped with a Safety Key that can prevent serious injury, as well as prevent children from playing with and/or being injured on the machine. If the Safety Key is not fully put into the Safety Keyhole, the belts will not operate. To prevent unsupervised operation of the machine always remove the Safety Key and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or machine AC input. Always atta
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Safety Safety Safety Warning Warning Warning Labels Labels Labels and and and Serial Serial Serial Number Number Number Locate and read all the safety warnings before operation. Replace any warning label if it is damaged, ® illegible, or missing. For replacement labels, call a Nautilus representative (refer to the Contacts page of this manual). Type Type Type Description Description Description WARNING 1 WARNING WARNING Failure to obey these safeguards can cause serious injury or health problems
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Type Type Type Description Description Description 8. Replace any Warning label that becomes damaged, illegible or is removed. AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Le non-respect de ces mesures de protection pourrait entraîner des blessures ou de graves problèmes de santé 1. Gardez les enfants et les animaux de compagnie éloignés de cette machine en tout temps. 2. Lorsque cette machine n’est pas utilisée, retirez le cordon de sécurité et gardez-le hors de la portée des entants. 3. Soyez pru
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Features Features Features A F Console Transport Wheels B G Workout Setting Cylinders Main Power Switch C Belt Adjustment Bolts (on front) H Transport Handle (on front) D I Treadles Treadle Locking Lever (on front) E J Side Foot Support Platform Safety Key Port 7 7 7
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Console Console Console Your Console has been created specifically to help you achieve your exercise goals. Starting with “Lady Liberty”, you will work your way up world famous landmarks. The Console allows you to create personal profiles to record workouts, results, and even compare your goals with other users. As you achieve your goals, you earn additional landmarks to climb. There are nine landmarks programmed into the Console, six of which need to be earned. Note: Note: Note: The number of s
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Applying Applying Applying the the the Treadle Treadle Treadle Locking Locking Locking Lever Lever Lever 9 9 9
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Workout Workout Workout Setting Setting Setting Cylinders Cylinders Cylinders ® Your TreadClimber machine uses Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders to absorb your steps and cushion your joints, decreasing your overall fatigue and removing muscle strain. The intensity of a workout can be subtly adjusted through the Workout Intensity Settings. These add a slight level of control to the resistance of the cylinders. The Workout Intensity Settings dial is found at the top of the Hydraulic Cylinders. Use th
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• • • Quadriceps - Put your left hand on a wall or table for balance. Reach your right hand behind your back and grasp your right ankle. Pull it gently toward your buttocks until you feel tension along the front of your thigh. Repeat on the other side. • • • Hamstring - Stand on one leg and prop the other leg parallel to the ground on a stable cabinet or table top. Slide both hands toward the propped up ankle as far as is comfortable. Repeat on other side. Before Before Before You You You Start
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Note: Note: Note: The Treadles may not be at the same resting level. Step onto the lower treadle with your first step once the belt is moving. Your machine calculates how many calories you burn based on your weight settings you tell it. When your weight changes, be sure to update your profile in the Console. This will ensure an accurate calculation of the calories you burn during the workout. Pausing Pausing Pausing or or or Stopping Stopping Stopping 1. Step off of the belts and onto the Side F
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Interval Training involves adjusting your speed for specific lengths of time to raise and lower your heart rate and calorie burn. Interval training changes the intensity of your workout during one exercise session. Alternating high-intensity training with low-intensity rest periods will boost your metabolism and help you burn calories after your workout is completed. Interval training also helps prevent the injuries frequently associated with repetitive endurance exercise, and lets you increase
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Remote Remote Remote Heart Heart Heart Rate Rate Rate Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise. A Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter is included to send your Heart Rate signals to the Console. The Console displays your Heart Rate in Beats Per Minute (BPM). Chest Chest Chest Strap Strap Strap Using the heart rate transmitter chest strap lets you monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout. The heart rate
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Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two Grooved Electrode Areas on the back. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin. The transmitter will send your heart rate to the machine’s receiver and display your Beats Per Minute (BPM). Always remove the transmitter before you clean the chest strap. Clean the chest strap regularly with mild soap and water, and thoroughly dry it. Residual sweat and moisture keep the transmitter active and drain the battery in the tra
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target heart rate zone. Note: Note: Note: As with all exercises and fitness regimens, always use your best judgment when you increase your exercise time or intensity. Fat Burning Target Heart Rate Fat Fat Burning Burning Target Target Heart Heart Rate Rate Heart Rate Heart Heart Rate Rate BPM BPM BPM (beats per minute) Age Age Age Maximum Maximum Maximum Heart Heart Heart Rate Rate Rate Target Target Target Heart Heart Heart Rate Rate Rate Zone Zone Zone (keep within this range for optimum fat b
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The safety and integrity designed into a machine can only be kept when the equipment is regularly examined for damage and repaired. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to make sure that regular maintenance is done. Worn or damaged components must be replaced immediately or the equipment removed from service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer supplied components must be used to maintain/repair the equipment. Schedule Schedule Schedule Daily: Daily: Daily: Before each use, inspect
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Walking Walking Walking Belt Belt Belt Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment If either of the walking belts track too much to one side, adjustments can be made at the Front Roller of each Treadle. Belt Alignment Check Belt Belt Alignment Alignment Check Check – Stand adjacent to the unit and set the speed to 1.5 MPH. The alignment adjustment bolts are on the front end of each Roller. If the belt is tracking too far to the right, use the provided Hex Key to turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise on
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Moving Your Machine Moving Moving Your Your Machine Machine ® The TreadClimber machine weighs 218 lbs (98.9 kg) when fully assembled and requires caution when being moved. Your machine can be rolled on the transport wheels to a new location. The transport handle is found on the front of the machine below the Console Assembly. Be aware of the proximity of the Console Assembly and your head when moving the machine. Lower your machine slowly into its new location without injury to your head. Do not
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Condition/Problem Condition/Problem Condition/Problem Things Things Things to to to Check Check Check Solution Solution Solution Unit will not power up/turn Outlet Make sure outlet is functioning on/start correctly. Verify this by plugging another object (ex: lamp) into the outlet. If outlet is connected to a light switch, check to make sure it is on. If outlet is not functioning find a working outlet. Power cord not plugged in Make sure the power
