Bowflex TC3000, TC5000, TC1000 manual Preface

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Consult Your Physician Before Starting Any Exercise Program.
Only he or she can determine the exercise program that is appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have not been exercising or are pregnant or have a heart condition or any physical limitation, failure to consult your physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine, could result in serious injury or death. If while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine you have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint, light-headed or dizzy or have any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult your physician immediately.
Please take your time to read through the entire Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual before attempting to use your Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine. It’s important to understand how to assemble and use the machine and how to best perform each exercise before you actually do so.
With all of the health and fitness choices available today, we understand that finding the best workout equipment can be confusing. Everyone at Nautilus, Inc. would like to congratulate you and thank you for selecting a product into which we have put years of research, innovation, and ingenuity. We are proud to offer you the Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine.
How to Use This Manual
Regular use of the TreadClimber® exercise system is an effective way to develop aerobic fitness while conditioning the major muscles of the lower body. To get the best results and keep your machine in peak operating condition, carefully read and follow the guidelines presented in this manual.

Preface

CONGRATULATIONS on your commitment to improving your health and fitness! By choosing Bowflex® TreadClimber® 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 feel GREAT!

The Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine is an innovative blend of the best features from the three most effective aerobic workout machines available: elliptical, stair climber, and treadmill, which means your results on the TreadClimber® machine will outperform those you can get using any other single aerobic fitness machine!

This three-in-one versatility uniquely targets your muscles and provides you the means to achieve optimum fitness and tone while minimizing the impact of typical workout stressors on your body. Instead of pounding your joints and tendons while jogging, running or cycling, the TreadClimber® machine burns fat while you maintain a walking pace throughout the length of your workout.

This Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual contains Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine workout combinations to build the best calorie-burning, cardiovascular

fitness routines for you, and a specialized health program “Fast Fat Loss Now!” by Dr. Ellington Darden.

Combine TreadClimber® workout results with “Fast Fat Loss Now!” to build lifetime health habits and become the healthiest, leanest, fittest YOU ever!



Bowflex® TreadClimber® Owner’s Manual

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Contents Bowflex TreadClimber Assembly Guide Preface Table of Contents Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders Transport Handles TreadClimber FeaturesWorkout Level Console Setting Dials Belt Guides Locking Lever Treadle Side Foot Support PlatformsComponent Specifications TreadClimber SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions System CapacitiesImportant Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Emergency Stop Procedures Treadclimber machine only in ANCleaning Initial ServiceAccessories Care of your TreadClimber Exercise MachineWalking Belt and Deck Lubrication InspectingDetermining Hours Used TC3000 and TC5000 models only Storing Your TreadClimber MachineAssembly Guide Before You AssembleTreadClimber Parts Reference Guide Box 1 containsDo not use near water Box 1 also containsCylinder Stud Box 2 contains the TreadClimber treadlesBox 3 contains the TreadClimber base Tools TreadClimber Hardware and Tool ListHardware PartsAssembly Instructions Placing Treadles on BaseConnecting Speed Pickup Wire Attaching TeeterInstalling Drive Belt Locking the TreadlesInstalling the Uprights Installing the Upright Junction Covers and Cosmetic PlugsInstalling the CONSOLE/ Handlebar Assembly Handlebar Assembly Securing the ConsoleInspecting Assembly Attaching the Hydraulic CylindersMounting the Frame Covers Mounting the Rear CoverMounting the Drive Covers Attaching the Side Foot Support PlatformsTreadClimber machine and serious injury Failure to visually check and test assemblyBefore use can cause damage to To users and bystanders and can alsoCalibration Process TC3000 and TC5000 only Main Power Switch On TC5000 Power & Slower ButtonsTC3000 Power & Slower Buttons Not Interrupt Calibration Page Bowflex TreadClimber 100% Satisfaction Guarantee How Long Does Warranty Coverage Last? WarrantyWhat Does This Warranty Cover? After Your Warranty Expires Warranty Does Not CoverHow to Get Service ExclusionsBowflex TreadClimber Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of PurchaseBowflex Treadclimber Main Power Switch Off Getting StartedSelect Your Workout Level Consult Your Physician Before Starting AnyResistance Arrow Pausing or Stopping the TC3000 and TC5000 Pausing or Stopping the TC1000Quick Start TC5000 FeaturesTC5000 Displays Remote Heart Module TC5000 Only 452. !2%4%!2442!4% Information About Heart Rate CalculationsTC3000 Displays TC3000 FeaturesTC1000 Features TC1000 DisplaysEnglish Measurement Display Metric Measurement Display Walking Belt Adjustment Misalignment Test and ResolutionTest Workout InstructionsDetermining Your Fitness Level Assessment Locking the Treadles for Treadmill Workout Treadmill WorkoutTreadles Starting a Treadmill Workout TC3000 and TC5000 Starting a Treadmill Workout TC1000Stair-Stepper Workout Starting a Stair-Stepper Workout TC1000Bowflex TreadClimber Workout Workout Instructions Warming Up Preliminary TreadClimber WorkoutFirst 4 Weeks Beginning Your WorkoutBeginner Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level Week Fast Fat Loss Now Body Leanness Program IntroductionEating Guidelines Super-hydrate Your SystemWeek 3 Eating PlanWeek 1 Week 5Cereal BagelSandwich Shake choice of oneBody Leanness Program Shopping List Questions & Answers Maintaining Your Lean Body Ordering Replacement Parts Repairs/MaintenanceContacting Customer Service Routine MaintenanceLower LED Board Lower LED Board Lights TC5000 and TC3000 DiagnosticsRemoving the Right Plastic Drive Cover Ordering Replacement Parts PartsWalking Belts Rear Belt Guide Parts Important contact numbers Customer Service 1.800.NAUTILUS