Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC5000 Bowflex
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T C1000 • T C3000 • T C5000 Special Edition Includes: Dr . Ellington Darden’ s Six Week Fat Loss-Body Leanness Program: “Fast Fat Loss Now!” Bo we x ® T r eadClimber ® Assembl y Guide a.
i Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Pr eface CONGRA TULA TIONS on your commitment to improving your health and fitness! By choosing Bowflex ® T readClimber ® exercise machine as your ke.
ii Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T able of Contents Before Y ou Start T readClimber ® Features .............. 1 T readClimber ® Specifications .......... 2 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3 Emergency Stop Procedures .
1 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Console T ransport Handles, Incoming Power Plug, and Main Power Switch Workout Level Setting Dials Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders Locking Lever T readl.
2 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T r eadClimbe r ® 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 T readClimber ® machine, ready to exercise. For example, the power cord is plugged into the incoming power plug at the back of the base.
3 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Impor tant Safety Pr ecautions SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word “W arning” found throughout this manual: W ARNING – Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
4 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Impor tant Safety Pr ecautions 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.
5 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Y our T readClimber ® machi ne is equipped with a SAFET Y K EY that c an protect you from serious injury and inhib it children f rom pla ying with and/or being inj ured on the T readClim ber ® machin e.
6 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Car e of y our T r eadClimbe r ® Ex er cise Machine Helpful Hints Read all maintenance instructions thoroughly before beginning work. In some cases, an assistant is required to perform the necessary tasks.
7 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Car e of y our T r eadClimbe r ® Ex er cise Machine W alking Belt and Deck Lubrication The T readClimber ® machine is equipped with a pre-lubricated, low maintenance deck and belt system. Belt friction may affect the function and life of the T readClimber ® machine.
8 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Car e of y our T r eadClimbe r ® Ex er cise Machine Determining Hours Used (TC3000 and TC5000 models only) T o determine the number of hours you have used your T readClimber ® machine: 1. With the TreadClimber ® Main Power Switch turned on, stand on the side foot support platforms.
9 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T readClimber ® Base - Rear Lift Handles Assembl y Guide Before Y ou Assemble Basic Assembly Principals Here are few basic assembly tips that can make assembly of your Bowflex ® T readClimber ® exercise machine quick and easy .
10 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T r eadClimber ® Par ts R eference Guide Box 1 contains: Qty: 1 Descr: Control Panel/Handlebar Assembly Qty: 2 Descr: Left and Right Side Foot Suppor.
1 1 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T o 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.
12 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Box 2 contains the T readClimber ® treadles. Box 3 contains the T readClimber ® base. Cylinder Stud T r eadClimber ® Par ts R eference Guide Qty: 1.
13 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T r eadClimber ® Har d ware and T ool List T ools: Qty: 6 Descr: 1/4” x 1” Flat Head Screw Qty: 2 Descr: 5/16” x 1 1/2” Button Head Screw Qty.
14 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Figure 1-3 Figure 1-5 Figure 1-1 #!,, 7)4(15%34)/.
15 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Step 2: CONNECTING SPEED PICKUP WIRE Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m Ste p 1. 2-1 Conne ct the spee d pic kup wir e from bas e ass embly and le ft rea r ro ller cas ting (se e Fig ure 2-1 & 2- 2).
16 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Step 4: INST ALLING DRIVE BEL T Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 3 . • One (1) Driv e Be lt T OOLS: • 3/16” Hex Key (i ncl uded) 4-1 Place driv e be lt ove r ro ller pul ley and mot or pul ley (see Figure 4-1).
17 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Step 6: INST ALLING THE UPRIGHTS Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 5 .
18 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Step 8: INST ALLING THE CONSOLE/ HANDLEBAR ASSEMBL Y Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 7 .
19 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Figure 9-1 Assembl y Guide Ste p 9: SECU RING THE CO NSOLE / HAN DLEBA R A SSEMB L Y Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 8 .
20 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Step 10: A TT ACHING THE HYDRAULIC C YL IN D ER S Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 9 .
21 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Step 12: MOUNTING THE FRAME COVERS Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 1 1.
22 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Figure 15-1 Figure 15-2 Figure 14-1 Assembl y Guide Step 14: MOUNTING THE DRIVE COVERS Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 1 3.
23 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Step 16: AFFIX T readClimber ® DECALS Loc ate the fol lowin g fo r thi s st ep: P ARTS : • T readClimber ® Bas e & T re adle Ass embly fro m S te p 1 5.
24 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Step 19: CALIBRA TION PROCESS (TC3000 and TC5000 only) Assembl y Guide Failu re to calibr ate you r machin e prior to use cou ld result in machine failu re and could cause injur y .
25 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Explanation of Calibration Display Messages (for information only): During calibration, the TIME display will show you text messages updating you as to the status of calibration.
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27 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Bowflex ® T readClimber ® 1 00% Satisfaction Guarantee We want you to know that your T readClimber ® machine is a superior product.
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32 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Before Y ou Start 1. Make sure you have calibrated your machine (TC3000 or TC5000 only) as outlined in Step 19 of the Assembly Guide before using your Bowflex ® TreadClimber ® exercise machine for the first time.
33 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual 8. Begin your workout using the appropriate instructions for your selected workout mode. NOTE: Resistance and weight settings are what your Bowflex ® T readClimber ® exercise machine uses to calculate your calories burned (TC3000 and TC5000).
34 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Adjusting Workout Level Settings If you wish to change your Workout Level Settings during a workout, you must get off the machine before changing the settings. Workout Level Settings are dials located at the top of the Hydraulic Cylinders.
35 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Pausing or Stopping Pausing or Stopping the TC3000 and TC5000 1. Step off of the belts onto the Side Foot Support Platforms on either side of the treadles.
36 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual TC5000 Features TC5000 Displays • HEART RA TE/BEA TS PER MIN – Displays your heart rate in beats per minute when you are correctly wearing and using the TreadClimber ® heart rate transmitter chest-strap or a T readClimber ® compatible heart rate transmitter chest-strap.
37 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Remote Heart Module (TC5000 Only) The Remote Heart Module and Heart Rate T ransmitter are features on the TC5000 only .
38 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Information About Heart Rate Calculations Y our maximum heart rate generally declines with age from about 220 Beats Per Minute (BPM) in childhood to about 160 BPM at age 60. This fall in heart rate is fairly linear , decreasing by approximately one BPM per year .
39 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual TC3000 Features TC3000 Displays • CLIMB/TOT AL STEPS – This displays the total steps you have taken since starting your workout. • CALORIES/CALORIES PER MINUTE: This screen toggles between the total calories burned (whole number) and calories per minute (to one decimal place).
40 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Setting English or Metric Measurement Units (TC3000 and TC5000) Y ou can configure the TC5000 and TC3000 Consoles to display in Miles or Kilometers: 1. T urn the Main Power Switch on the Bowflex ® TreadClimber ® base to ‘On’.
41 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual W alking Belt Adjustment If either of the walking belts seem to be tracking excessively to one side or the other , adjustments can be made at the front roller of each treadle. Misalignment T est and Resolution Visual T est – Standing beside the unit, set the speed at 2 mph.
42 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Determining Y our Fitness Level Endurance is an important way to determine your fitness level. Before you begin exercising on your Bowflex ® T rea dC.
43 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T est 2 1. Change over to T readmill mode (see Locking the T readles section in this manual) and begin a workout at 0.7 MPH (0.5 for TC1000), gradually increasing your speed for the next 30 seconds, raising speed until you reach 2 MPH or until you feel that you are at your personal maximum exertion.
44 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T readmill Workout T readles Each Bowflex ® T readClimber ® treadle is a separate treadmill with its own belt, however both treadles are driven by the same axle and moto r . Th is assur es that eac h bel t trave ls at the sam e spe ed.
45 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T o avoid injury , do not stand on the treadles while starting or stopping the walking belts. 7 !2.).
46 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Stair-Stepper Workout Starting a Stair-Stepper Workout (TC3000 and TC5000) 1. Push POWER to turn on the Console (the console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole).
47 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Bowflex ® T readClimber ® W orkout A T readClimber ® workout combines stair-stepping with moving belts and gently supported resistance, providing you a workout that burns calories faster than almost any cardiovascular exercise machine you have ever experienced.
48 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Do not stand on the treadles while starting or stopping the walking belts — to do so could cause injury . 7 !2.).' ! 44%.4)/. $!.'%2 6. Press F ASTER to start the belts. Starting belt speed is 0.
49 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Preliminary T readClimber ® Workout First 4 Weeks Based on your Perceived Exertion Level (see the Determining Y our Fitness Level section at the begi.
50 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual W or k out Instr uctions Beginner Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 • 3 x per week – treadmill workout with treadles lo.
51 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual By Dr . Ellington Darden The Bowex ® T readClimber ® Body Leanness Program F ast F a t Loss Now!.
52 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am Introduction The T readClimber ® Body Leanness Program This program is scientifically designed for maximum fat loss over six weeks. It is important that you practice every aspect of the plan to achieve optimum results.
53 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Eating Guidelines Y ou will be following a reduced-calorie nutrition pr ogra m whi ch is di vide d int o thr ee tw o-we ek s eg me nt s. The program is a proven method for ach iev ing maxim um fat lo ss ov er a six- week per iod.
54 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am The Eating Plan The menus in the Body Leanness Program eating plan are designed for maximum fat-loss effectiveness and nutritional value. For best results, follow them exactly .
55 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am The Eating Plan Breakfast = 300 calories. Choice of bagel, cereal or shake: Bagel: 1 plain bagel, Sarah Lee ® (frozen) (210).
56 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am Dinner = 500 or 300 calories. Men = 500 calories, Women = 300 calories Choice of one of three meals: T una Salad Dinner In a .
57 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am Shopping List Quantities for listed items will depend on your specific selections. Review your choices and adjust the shopping list accordingly . It may be helpful for you to photocopy this list each week before doing your shopping.
58 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am Questions & Answers Q. I often get headaches when I eat only 1000 calories a day . What should I do? A. Y our headaches may be caused by going longer than three hours between meals or snacks.
59 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Body Leanness Pr og r am Q. I’m a 40-year-old woman with a teenage son and daughter . My husband and I both want to lose 10 pounds and the children would also like to lose some weight. Can I put the whole family on the program? A.
60 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual R epair s/Maintenance The following information contained in the Repairs/Maintenance section is provided as a tool to make owning your T readClimber ® machine an exceptional experience.
61 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual R epair s/Maintenance Never attempt to make any diagnostic repairs on your own – always call a Bowflex ® T readClimber ® Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) and allow them to guide you through the diagnostic process.
62 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Parts Ordering Replacement Par ts Call a Bowflex ® T readClimber ® Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) to order replacement parts and get assistance with your specific replacement or ser vice requirements.
63 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Parts W alking Belts R. Rear Belt Guide (L. Rear Belt Guide Not Shown) Deck Front Roller Keeper Front Roller L. Outer T readle Skin Front Roller Bracket Inner T readle Skin (L & R) Front Roller Bracket R.
Parts Latch Stop Blocks Latch Arm Red Cap Safety Plate Latch Offset Bracket Latch Slide Brackets Base Cover Wheels Main Frame Lever Latch Bracket Plugs Right Frame Cover Motor Controller Right Drive C.
65 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Impor t ant cont act numbers OFFICES IN THE UNITED ST A TES: • TECHNICAL/CUST OMER SERVICE Nautilus, Inc. W orld Headquarters 1 6400 SE Nautilus Drive V ancouv er , W ashington, USA 98683 Phone: 800-NAU TILUS (800-628-8458) Email: customerser vice@nautilus.
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