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Owner’s Manual

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   Never attempt to make any diagnostic repairs on your own. Alway contact a Bowflex

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 TreadClimber

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representative at 1-800-605-3369. Allow them to guide you through the diagnostice process.

Getting Access to the TC5000/TC3000 Motor Control Board (MCB)

It is possible that you will need to be able to locate the Motor Control Board (MCB) 

during a service call to a TreadClimber

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 Representative at 1-800-605-3369.

The TC5000 MCB is located behind the right Plastic Drive Cover. Remove the right 

Plastic Drive Cover by using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the (3) #10 

Phillips head screws attaching the Drive Cover to the base. Gently pull the right 

Plastic Drive Cover from the base of the unit, carefully setting the Drive Cover and 

the screws aside until you have completed your diagnostics with a TreadClimber

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Representative.
Once you remove the Drive Cover, you will see the MCB. 
A TreadClimber

®

 Representative at 1-800-605-3369 will help you locate the LED lights on 

the MCB and guide you through basic diagnostic maintenance from this point—never 

attempt to repair or diagnose the TreadClimber

®

 Machine without making a call to a 

TreadClimber

®

 Representative.

Removing the Right Plastic  
Drive Cover

MCB – MCB Cover not shown 
for clarity

Hot or Burning Odor 

First check whether machine can calibrate and run properly.  If machine calibrates and no error codes are displayed, this 

indicates that there are no problems with the motor, motor control board, or console.  

Note: 

  In most cases these are normal odors generated as the machine breaks in.  There are various coatings that emit 

odors when they are new and subjected to the heat of  normal machine operation.  This process can be hastened 

by running the TreadClimber

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 fitness machine at 3 mph for approximately one hour.  This should give the odors a 

chance to dissipate.  Also, odors may occur any time a motor or motor control board is replaced. If machine is not 

new and no parts have recently been replaced, an odor may indicate belt lubrication is required.  Refer to Walking 

Belt and Deck Lubrication for procedure and frequency.

Troubleshooting

Console Power

Low Voltage  Power

AC Connected

Motor Short

Motor Short

DC Present for Motor

LEDs on Motor Control Board

Summary of Contents for TREADCLIMBER 1000

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Nautilus Bowflex Schwinn Fitness Universal Bowflex TreadClimber 1000 3000 5000 001 7202 021411 E Ver página 2 ...

Page 2: ...d to operate and enjoy your Bowflex TreadClimber fitness machine Please read this Owner s Manual before getting onto the Bowflex TreadClimber fitness machine and working out Take your time and have fun To validate warranty support keep the original proof of purchase and record the following information Serial Number __________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________ To register your ...

Page 3: ... 15 Workout Instructions 16 Determining Your Fitness Level 16 Treadmill Workout 18 Locking the Treadles for Treadmill Workout 18 Starting a Treadmill Workout 19 Starting a Stair Stepper Workout 20 Bowflex TreadClimber Workout 21 Preliminary TreadClimber Workout 23 Maintenance 25 Routine Maintenance 25 Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication 25 Walking Belt Adjustment 26 Belt Alignment 26 Belt Tension 26...

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Page 5: ... this machine Do not use the machine with bare feet or only wearing socks Set up and operate this machine on a solid level horizontal surface Use caution when you step on and off the machine Use the supplied foot support platforms for stability before walking on the moving belt Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations Keep at least 39 1 m on each side of the machine and 79...

Page 6: ...chnician before it can be used again The electrical wiring for the residence in which the machine will be used must obey the applicable local and provincial requirements This machine is designed for walking Do not try to run on this machine Grounding Instructions This product must be electrically grounded If a malfunction occurs correct grounding decreases the risk of electric shock The power cord...

Page 7: ...els 1 2 3 1 WARNING 1 Remove control key when not in use and store out of reach of children 2 If you feel any unusual chest pain or tightness in your chest shortness of breath or dizziness feel faint or have any discomfort while you exercise STOP CAUTION 1 To avoid injury stand on the foot platforms before starting TreadClimber 2 Read and understand the Owner s Manual and operation instructions pr...

Page 8: ...7 to 4 0 mph 1 1 to 6 4 kmh Treadmill Incline 0 grade Workout Resistance Levels 1 to 12 Warranty Length See the Warranty sheet for full information per machine type Component Specifications Belt 7 75 in x 38 5 in 19 5 cm x 98 cm Motor 0 5 hp continuous duty Frame Powder coated steel Operational Voltage 95 to 130 VAC 50 60 Hz Operational Current 12A Max Regulatory Approvals Marks c ETL US The stand...

Page 9: ...5 Product Features Console Transport Handles Incoming Power Plug and Main Power Switch Workout Level Setting Dials Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders Locking Lever Treadle Side Foot Support Platforms Belt Guides Rear View ...

Page 10: ...nd that the TreadClimber machine be placed on a rubber mat The rubber mat will help keep dust and debris away from the TreadClimber machine s motor and belts reduce noise and increase stability The Bowflex TreadClimber Machine Mat is professional quality and is designed specifically to fit under the Bowflex TreadClimber fitness machine The mat protects floors from scratches and perspiration and it...

Page 11: ...TreadClimber machine without help When lifted correctly your TreadClimber machine can be rolled on the wheels for storage and or cleaning Failure to follow precautions could result in physical injury to you or damage to the machine or both Do not use the uprights arms or console to lift or move the TreadClimber machine Doing so could cause physical injury to you and could damage or destroy the Tre...

Page 12: ...er is switched on using the Main Power Switch near the incoming power cord plug Power is supplied to the motor and console only when the unit is plugged in and the Main Power Switch is turned on Note The console will not light up until you insert the Safety Key and turn on the console by pressing the POWER Button Put the power cord along the side of the TreadClimber machine making sure that it is ...

Page 13: ...the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine could result in serious injury or death If while using the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine you have any pain tightness in your chest an irregular heartbeat shortness of breath feel faint light headed dizzy or have any pain or discomfort STOP and consult your physician immediately Your TreadClimber machine uses Hydraulic Cylinders to absorb your steps...

Page 14: ... future reference when there are multiple users of the machine TC3000 or TC5000 only Any time you change the Workout Level dial settings you also need to input that Workout Level into the console during setup so that the CALORIE display accurately reflects calories burned Note If your actual Workout Level Setting is incremental input your level as the nearest whole number Pausing or Stopping Pausi...

Page 15: ...ayed to one decimal point e g 0 8 and Total Steps Taken for the entire length of your workout displayed as a whole number SPEED Displays your climbing rate in miles MPH or kilometers KPH per hour to one decimal point e g 3 2 MPH When unit is used in stair stepper mode SPEED display will show Steps per Minute CLIMB INDICATOR This display shows the total height of your workout in feet 200 Steps Take...

Page 16: ... mild soap and water and thoroughly dry it Residual sweat and moisture keep the transmitter active and drain the battery in the transmitter Note Do not use abrasives or chemicals such as steel wool or alcohol for cleaning as they can damage the electrodes permanently Replacement chest straps are available by calling your TreadClimber Representative at 1 800 NAUTILUS 1 800 628 8458 NOTICE Never imm...

Page 17: ...e heart rates that you can safely exercise at The best way to burn fat during exercise is to start slowly with a less intense exercise and gradually increase your intensity until your heart rate during exercise is between 60 85 of your maximum heart rate and continue at that pace keeping your heart rate in that target zone for over 20 minutes The longer you maintain your target heart rate the more...

Page 18: ...ou have traveled in miles to one decimal point e g 3 4 Miles for this workout SPEED MPH KH Displays your climbing rate in miles or kilometers per hour e g 3 2 MPH TC1000 Features TC1000 Displays SPEED Displays the Speed of your workout in MPH e g 2 4 MPH TIME Counts up the total time of your workout in minutes and seconds e g 24 22 minutes DISTANCE The total distance you have traveled in Miles to ...

Page 19: ...STOP button 5 Console will power up and show EngL text in the TIME display 6 Continue to hold the START STOP button and the console will toggle between EngL and MET every three seconds 7 Release the Start Stop button when desired measurement unit type is displayed 8 Remove and re insert the Safety Key to clear the TIME display The below is an example of how weight will display in both English Stan...

Page 20: ...tely These three quick tests should help you determine at what level you should start training Test 1 1 Start a TreadClimber workout belts and treadles engaged at 0 7 MPH 0 5 for TC1000 using the easiest Workout Level Setting for your weight see the Workout Level Settings table on Page 10 and gradually increase your speed for the next 30 seconds until you reach 2 MPH or until you feel that you are...

Page 21: ... and gradually increase your rate of stepping for the next 30 seconds taking steps at a moderate depth and height while stepping more quickly until you feel that you are at your personal maximum exertion 2 Continue for another 15 seconds at that speed and then stop stepping and step off the treadles and onto the Side Foot Support Platforms 3 Breathe in and out slowly a few times and then review yo...

Page 22: ...ine up the Treadles and then lock or release the Treadle Locking Lever The TreadClimber machine is equipped with a treadle locking lever that can be manipulated with your foot 1 Turn off all power to the TreadClimber machine and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Move the locking lever downward and to the left and then upward into the locked position with your foot Stand on each treadle ...

Page 23: ...again This will start the clock counting your workout TIME 7 Press FASTER to start the belts Starting belt speed is 0 7 mph 8 Once the belts have started you may step onto the treadles at any time Note If you are new to the TreadClimber machine make sure to start your workout at a slower speed gradually increasing belt speed as your endurance and fitness levels increase 9 Press FASTER or SLOWER to...

Page 24: ... instructions for Starting a TreadClimber Workout 5 When your Workout Level is displayed accurately push START STOP once again This will start the clock counting your workout TIME 6 Do not press the FASTER button to start the belts Instead start stepping for your stair stepper workout The console will calculate your calories burned for a stair stepper workout and the MILES TOTAL STEPS will show to...

Page 25: ...to your actual weight The TreadClimber machine will remember the last weight you input and display that weight upon startup the next time you exercise 3 When your weight is displayed accurately push START STOP one time 4 Input your Workout Level Setting FOR FIRST TIME USE A default workout level of 6 will show in the digital displays Use the FASTER or SLOWER buttons to change the digital display s...

Page 26: ...readClimber Workout TC1000 To avoid injury do not stand on the walking belts while starting or stopping them 1 Push START STOP to start the walking belts TIME starts counting as soon as you start the belts Note The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole 2 Once the belts have started you may step onto the treadles at any time 3 Press FASTER to i...

Page 27: ...T STOP for the TC1000 Beginning Your Workout Interval Training and Steady State are two types of workouts that you may perform on the TreadClimber machine while in TreadClimber mode stepping and using the belts at the same time You may also wish to combine Interval Training with Steady State Training to get a varied workout Interval Training involves adjusting your speed for specific lengths of ti...

Page 28: ...ve improved at least one point 2 days steady pace 30 minutes 1 day interval training 30 minutes Increase your workout levels during training weeks if needed to maximize TreadClimber fitness benefits Use Weeks 1 as a guide to help you begin building your own long term fitness routine adjusting your interval speeds resistance step depth etc in order to maximize TreadClimber benefits Week 3 Week 3 2 ...

Page 29: ... machine lubricate the treadles periodically with a silicone lubricant using the following instructions 1 Unplug the TreadClimber machine completely from the wall outlet and remove the power cord from the incoming power plug WA R N I N G AT T E N T I O N D A N G E R IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED C A U T I O N Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wait 5 minutes after unplugging the mac...

Page 30: ...s move away from the tension bolt being tightened NOTICE Do not turn bolts counterclockwise to adjust belt alignment Bolts are turned counterclockwise only to decrease belt tension 3 If the belt tracks too far to the left do the same thing on the left adjustment bolt for that roller Belt Tension Check the walking belt tension only when the machine is unplugged From the belt s midpoint a correctly ...

Page 31: ...arefully apply the anti static spray to cover the top surface of the walking belt farthest from the motor See Figure 2 NOTICE Hold the spray dispenser approximately 6 13 cm above the walking belt and point the spray away from the motor Keep the spray only on the belt not on the deck or mechanism If spray goes off the belt wipe the excess spray off the other parts of the machine 4 Using your leg ma...

Page 32: ...f machine 2 Standing to the left of the machine activate the Start Stop switch Belts should begin moving within a few seconds 3 Allow belts to continue to turn for at least 15 seconds elapsed time will be displayed on Console If belts stop note any error codes displayed on Console and turn power off at rear of machine Contact customer service for assistance immediately at 1 800 605 3369 4 Push FAS...

Page 33: ...and hold down the POWER and SLOWER buttons 4 Insert the Safety Key Note If the Safety Key is not fully inserted into the safety keyhole the TreadClimber machine will not operate 5 Release the POWER and SLOWER buttons The TIME display will show CAL PrSS Strt 6 Press the START STOP button to start calibration Note The belts will start and stop and the displays will show various numbers that relate t...

Page 34: ... MILES TOTAL STEPS DISTANCE MILES for TC3000 will show the calibration of the total step count SPEED will display the actual belt speed during the calibration function If Calibration Fails Screen Displays Cal Fail Message This error usually indicates that the console is unable to determine the speed of the belts Take the following steps 1 Unplug the unit and remove the three back covers 2 Leave pl...

Page 35: ...ugh basic diagnostic maintenance from this point never attempt to repair or diagnose the TreadClimber Machine without making a call to a TreadClimber Representative Removing the Right Plastic Drive Cover MCB MCB Cover not shown for clarity Hot or Burning Odor First check whether machine can calibrate and run properly If machine calibrates and no error codes are displayed this indicates that there ...

Page 36: ...re English Metric Change display units See Owner s Manual Out of calibration Re calibrate machine See Calibration procedure in this manual Heart rate not displayed while using chest strap TC5000 only Transmitter not making good contact with skin Make sure heart rate monitor is under clothing against the skin and as high under the pectoral muscles as is comfortable Use saline solution saliva or con...

Page 37: ...After each adjustment restart unit and check to see if belt slippage has been eliminated Repeat if necessary If slipping feel persists after several adjustments stop and refer to drive belt checklist Drive belt Disconnect power cord from machine and wait 5 minutes to ensure no residual power remains Turn unit on its side to expose its underside Verify motor is installed securely with shipping bolt...

Page 38: ... to be coming directly from the rear roller check igus bushings and replace if cracked Hydraulic cylinder bolts Check and tighten both upper and lower bolts that connect the hydraulic cylinders to the unit Make sure that the spacers on the cylinder studs are installed Belts stop turning and err LS or err OS is displayed Calibration Re calibrate machine using Calibration procedure in this manual Sp...

Page 39: ...d unplug the machine To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and or the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning maintaining or repairing the machine Place the power cord in a secure location Inspect connections for signs of visible damage to any of the I O cables If no damage check continuity using a multi m...

Page 40: ...or service requirements Refer to the Parts exploded views in this section or the TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide and Hardware and Tool List in the Assembly Manual Overlay TC1000 Console Assembly Not illustrated ConsoleTop Limit Switch Tether Housing Console Bottom TC Handlebar Round Plug Upright Cylinders Shocks Upright Upright Junction Covers Electronics Tether Housing Assembly Plugs ...

Page 41: ...n Foot Platform Belt Guide Treadle Friction Block Rear Roller Bracket Inner Roller Bracket Rear Roller Bracket Foot Platform Treadle Stop Bracket Left Drive Bracket Drive Pulley Single Roller Shaft Spacer Bearing M Pivot Bushing Washer Kit Speed Sensor Bearing Right Drive Bracket Drive Base Center Treadle Stop Blocks Rear Drive Base Middle Pivot Bushing Washer Kit 4 TC Igus Bearing 8 TC Igus Washe...

Page 42: ...king Latches Base Cover Wheels Main Frame Lever Latch Bracket P l u g s Right Frame Cover Motor Control Board Right Drive Cover M o t o r T e n s i o n K i t Rear Cover Motor Base M o t o r Cord Bracket P l u g s TC Foot Left Drive Cover Left Frame Cover Motor Control Board Cover ...

Page 43: ...merchandise must be properly packaged in good condition preferably in the original boxes c The exterior of the boxes should be marked clearly with Return Authorization Number Your Name Your Address Your Phone Number d Additionally a piece of paper with your name address and phone number or copies of your original invoice should be placed in each box of merchandise e Your RMA number is time sensiti...

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