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i Bowex ® 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 key to success, you will be using the best tool available to help you shed pounds, increase cardiovascular efficiency , and most importantly , look and [...]

ii Bowex ® 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 . . . . . . . . . . 5 Care of Y our TreadClimber ® Machine . . . . 6 Assembly Guide Before Y ou A[...]

1 Bowex ® 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 readle Side Foot Support Platforms T r eadClimbe r ® F ea tur es Belt Guides (Rear View)[...]

2 Bowex ® 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. The di[...]

3 Bowex ® 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHI[...]

4 Bowex ® 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. T urn [...]

5 Bowex ® 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. If the Safety Ke y is not f ully inser ted into the safety ke yhole, the T readClim ber ® machi[...]

6 Bowex ® 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. All references to the right or left side, and to the front or back are made as if you were on [...]

7 Bowex ® 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. For the best results from your [...]

8 Bowex ® 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. 2. Remove and r[...]

9 Bowex ® 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 . 1. Y ou can make the assembly process go faster by gathering the piece[...]

10 Bowex ® 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 Support Platform Qty: 1 Descr: Right Side Plastic Frame Cover Qty: 1 Descr: Left Side Plastic Frame Cover Qty: 1 Descr: Left Side Plastic Drive Cover Qty: 1[...]

1 1 Bowex ® 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. In addition, your machine should be properly grounded using a rubber or rubberized mat beneath the T readClimber ® machine to protect from stat[...]

12 Bowex ® 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 Descr: T readClimber ® Treadle Assembly Qty: 1 Descr: T readClimber ® Base Assembly[...]

13 Bowex ® 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: 16 Descr: #10 Phillips Head Screw Qty: 14 Descr: 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screw Qty: 2 Descr: 5/16” Flat W asher Qty: 12 Descr: 5/16” Flat W a[...]

14 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual Assembl y Guide Figure 1-3 Figure 1-5 Figure 1-1 #!,,  7)4(15%34)/.3 0/524/54%15%34)/. !00%,%:,%   ALIGN TO TREADLES ALIGN TO UPRIGHT BRACKET FF2899 #!,, ?[...]

15 Bowex ® 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). NOTE:[...]

16 Bowex ® 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 Bowex ® 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 . • One (1) Left Upr ight Sup port & Hydr aulic Cy linde r • One (1) Righ t Up right Suppo rt & Hy draul ic Cy linde r H[...]

18 Bowex ® 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 . • Con sole/ Handl ebar As sembl y HAR DW ARE : • Six (6) 5/16 ” x 1” But ton Head Scr ews • Six (6) [...]

19 Bowex ® 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 . HAR DW ARE : • Six (6) 5/16 ” x 1” But ton Head Scr ews NO TE: T wo (2) of the 5/16 ” [...]

20 Bowex ® 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 . HAR DW ARE : • T wo (2) 5/16 ” x 1-1 /2” Butt on Head Scr ews • T wo (2) 5/1 6” Acorn Nut s • T wo (2) 5/1 6” x 1?[...]

21 Bowex ® 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. • Lef t Pl astic Fram e Co ver • Rig ht Plast ic Frame Cov er HAR DW ARE : • Six (6) #10 Ph ill ips Head scr ews T OOLS: • #2 Phi lli p[...]

22 Bowex ® 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. • Lef t si de Plast ic Drive Cove r • Rig ht side Pl ast ic Drive Cov er HAR DW ARE : ?[...]

23 Bowex ® 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. HAR DW ARE : • T wo (2) T re adle Dec als • T wo (2) Dri ve Cover Deca ls 16-1 There are four places on the Bowflex ® [...]

24 Bowex ® 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 . During the entire calibration process, stand on the side foot support platforms or rubber mat only , do not stand on t[...]

25 Bowex ® 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. When there is no text message in the TIME display window , the other displays will show the following: HE[...]

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27 Bowex ® 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. Y our satisfaction is guaranteed. If, for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your T readClimber ® machine, ple ase foll ow the inst ructi ons belo w to ret[...]

28 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual What Does This W arranty Cover? Nautilus, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of the Bowflex ® T readClimber ® home fitness machine that the T readClimber ® machine is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for the purpose intended , under normal conditions, provided it rec[...]

29 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual W arranty Does Not Cover • A Bowflex ® TreadClimber ® exercise machine purchased for commercial or institutional use. • Damage due to use by persons who weigh more than 300 pounds (136 Kilograms). • Damage due to abuse, accident, failure to follow instructions or warnings in the Owner ’s M[...]

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What Is Covered Nautilus, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of the T readClimber ® home fitness machine that the TreadClimber ® machine is free from defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below . This warranty is not transferable or applicable to any person other than the original purchaser and is only applicable fo[...]

32 Bowex ® 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. 2. Determine your workout mode (treadmill, stair-stepper or T readClimber ® mode). N[...]

33 Bowex ® 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). If your Workout Level or weight changes, you must remem[...]

34 Bowex ® 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. Use the dial to line up your desired level with the white ar[...]

35 Bowex ® 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. 2. Press ST ART/STOP to stop the belts and console displays, (if you are in stair-stepper mode, pressing ST ART/STOP will stop the console displ[...]

36 Bowex ® 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. • CALORIES/CALORIES P[...]

37 Bowex ® 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 . Y ou may use the TC5000 Heart Rate Transmitter or any other Heart Rate T ransmitter that is compatible with the T readClimber ® TC5000 to help keep yourself within your target fat[...]

38 Bowex ® 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 . There is no strong evidence to sugge[...]

39 Bowex ® 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). • TIME – Cou[...]

40 Bowex ® 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’. 2. Remove the Safety Key . 3. Press and hold the ST ART/ST OP button[...]

41 Bowex ® 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. Standing in front of th[...]

42 Bowex ® 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 dCl imber ® exer cise mac hine, you will wan t to ben chmar k yo ur curre nt endur ance lev el, bas ed on how well you feel after you take these quick [...]

43 Bowex ® 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 Bowex ® 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. Furt her , the tre adles are in ter conne cted, whic h pro vid[...]

45 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual T o avoid injury , do not stand on the treadles while starting or stopping the walking belts. 7 !2.).' ! 44%.4)/. $!.'%2 Starting a T readmill Workout (TC3000 and TC5000) 1. Make sure you have locked the treadles, following the guidelines in the Locking the T readles section in this manual[...]

46 Bowex ® 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). 2. Input your weight. For first time use, follow the weight-input instructions for Start[...]

47 Bowex ® 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. While you may use your T readClimbe[...]

48 Bowex ® 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 0.7 MPH (1.1 KPH). NOTE: Belts may take two to three seconds to start. 7. Once the belts have s[...]

49 Bowex ® 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 beginning of the Workout Instructions section of this manual), follow the Prelimi nary Workout guidel ines to e ase yourself into a weekly Bowflex ® T re[...]

50 Bowex ® 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 locked at 2 MPH pace for 30 minutes Once this has become easier , retest your Fitness Level to determine if you are ready to progress to Week 2 – your[...]

51 Bowex ® T readClimber ® Owner ’s Manual By Dr . Ellington Darden The Bowex ® T readClimber ® Body Leanness Program F ast F a t Loss Now![...]

52 Bowex ® 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. The program separates into three two-week stages. Durin[...]

53 Bowex ® 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. It con sists of a carb ohydr ate-r ich, des cendi ng- cal orie eat ing[...]

54 Bowex ® 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 . Every attempt has been made to utilize current popular brand names and accurate calorie counts, w[...]

55 Bowex ® 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) 3/4 ounce light cream cheese (45) 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh or frozen (55) Non-caloric beverage: any beverage without calories, caffeine or sodium,[...]

56 Bowex ® 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 large bowl, mix the following: 1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna in water (180) 1 tablespoon Hellmann’s ® Light, Reduced-Calorie Mayonnaise (50) 2 tab[...]

57 Bowex ® 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. Staples Orange juice, skim milk, whole-whe[...]

58 Bowex ® 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. T ry spacing your meals and snacks where there are fewer hours between them. So[...]

59 Bowex ® 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. It would be great if you could, but you cannot. The number of calor[...]

60 Bowex ® 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. Contacting Customer Service T readClimber ® Representatives are able to assist you with service questions and or[...]

61 Bowex ® 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. 7 !2.).' ! 44%.4)/. $!.'%2 Console Power Low Voltage Po[...]

62 Bowex ® 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. Overlay TC1000 Console Assembly (Not illustrated) Console T op Limit Switch T [...]

63 Bowex ® 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. Outer T readle Skin Foot Platform Belt Guide T readle Friction Block Rear Roller Bracket In[...]

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 Cover Motor T ension Kit Rear Cover Motor Base Motor Cord Bracket Plugs TC Foot Left Drive Cover Left Frame Cover[...]

65 Bowex ® 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.com Fax: 800-523-1 049 • CORPORA TE HEA[...]

©2006. Nautilus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus, Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive, V ancouver , W ashington, USA 98683. T readClimber , Bowflex, and the Bowflex Logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. All marks not listed above are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective c[...]