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Important Safety Instructions - Before servicing or using this equipment, obey the following warnings:

This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Read and understand all Warnings on this machine.

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Service manual

• Read and understand the Service Manual before working on the machine. Failure to obey the instructions and safety warnings could cause injury to the service technician or by

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standers. • Keep bystanders and children away from the product being serviced at all times. • Make sure that the repair is done in an appropriate work space away from foot traffic 

and exposure to bystanders. • Disconnect all power (batteries) and allow to sit for 5 minutes before you service this machine. • Some components of the equipment can be heavy or 

awkward. Enlist the service of a second person when you do maintenance steps involving these components. Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own. • Use only re

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placement parts and hardware that are supplied or approved by Nautilus. Failure to use Nautilus-approved replacement parts can adversely affect the safety and functionality of the 

equipment creating a risk to users. • Be sure that all warning stickers and instructional placards applied to the product stay present and in good condition when doing maintenance 

or replacing components. If necessary request replacement warning stickers or placards from Nautilus

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 customer service. • Do not try to change the design or functionality of the 

machine being serviced as this can adversely effect user safety. • Do not use the machine until all shrouds, instructions, warning labels and correct functionality have been verified 

and tested for correct performance.

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Specifications

   Assembled Weight:   

approx. 163 lbs. (74 kg)

   Power Requirements:  

2 AA batteries (not included)

   Operational Voltage: 

1.0 - 3.3VDC

   

Serial Number

   AAAAAAA 

 

Nautilus

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 part number (SKU)

   BBB 

 

 

Vendor Code

   PPPPPP   

 

Purchase Order Number

   LL 

 

 

Purchase Order Line Number

   CCCCCC  

 

Unique Identifier

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TreadClimber

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by Bowflex

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 TC5 Fitness Machine

Important Safety Instructions 

 

 

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Specifications 

 

 

 

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Care of the Fitness Machine 

 

 

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Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication   

 

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Walking Belt Adjustment 

 

 

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Walking Belt Electrostatic Reduction 

 

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Troubleshooting  

 

 

 

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Console Service/Setup Mode 

 

 

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Replacing the Console Top with Electronics Assembly  6

Replacing the Console Assembly / Console Shroud 

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Replacing the Drive Belt 

 

 

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Removing the Treadle Assembly   

 

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Replacing the Walking Deck 

 

 

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Replacing the Front Roller 

 

 

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Replacing the Walking Belt 

 

 

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Replacing the Dependency 

 

 

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Replacing the Main Drive Assembly 

 

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Replacing the Speed Sensor Cable 

 

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Summary of Contents for TreadClimber TC5

Page 1: ...Nautilus customer service Do not try to change the design or functionality of the machine being serviced as this can adversely effect user safety Do not use the machine until all shrouds instructions...

Page 2: ...during lubrication Consult the Adjusting the Walking Belts procedure if necessary 3 Stay to one side of the machine and grasp the handlebars for support 4 With one foot push the nearest belt toward t...

Page 3: ...t on the deck or mechanism If spray goes off the belts wipe the excess spray off the other parts of the machine Note Be sure to obey the manufacturer safety instructions for the anti static product 3...

Page 4: ...es 4 2 Tracking adjustment Belts are not required to be perfectly cen tered and are typically farther out in the rear than they are in the front This may vary depending on user s stride If belt is tra...

Page 5: ...rmware version bAtt Battery Voltage Displays the percent of battery power remaining EdgE Speed Detection Select between modes 0 1 point 1 2 points Push the SCAN button to cycle through the Options and...

Page 6: ...ect the Speed Sensor Cable from below the Console Assembly 2 Remove the Speed Sensor Cable from the tabs on the the Console Assembly 3 Remove the 8 indicated Phillips head screws securing the Console...

Page 7: ...ole Top with Electronics Assembly replacement instructions to transfer the electronics to the new Console Shroud 1 Disconnect the Speed Sensor Cable from below the Console Assembly 2 Remove the Speed...

Page 8: ...Required short 2 Phillips Screwdriver 2 Phillips Screwdriver 16 mm wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screwdriver and a standard 2 Phillips Screwdriv...

Page 9: ...e new Drive Belt around the Rear Roller Pulley Start the Drive Belt on the Drive Pulley and roll it in a clockwise motion Be sure the Belt does not come off of the Rear Roller Pulley Keep fingers out...

Page 10: ...ver 2 Phillips Screwdriver 5 mm hex wrench 6 mm hex wrench 13 mm 1 2 wrenche 16 mm wrench 18 mm wrench 19 mm wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screwd...

Page 11: ...still when removing the bolt Be sure to observe the Speed Sensor Magnet orientation on the Flywheel Assembly for re assembly 8 Adjust the Treadles until they are at the same height and place a static...

Page 12: ...ep hands away from the inside of the Treadles to avoid possible serious injury s 11 Using a 16 mm wrench loosen the Belt Tensioner Bolt until the Drive Belt has slack Note Count Belt Tensioner Bolt th...

Page 13: ...machine without aid Injury to you or damage to the machine can occur The Treadles and Walking Belts can abruptly move To avoid possible serious injury keep hands away from the inside of the Treadles...

Page 14: ...red Short 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips Screwdriver 5 mm hex wrench 16 mm wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screwdriver and a standard 2 Phillips...

Page 15: ...ear Roller Pulley Keep fingers out of any pinch opportunities when turning the Pulleys Note Chain guard is not shown in images 8 Loosen the Belt Tensioning Screws and Brackets using a 5 mm hex wrench...

Page 16: ...rewdriver 11 Lift the belt slightly and slide the Walking Deck out from under the belt 12 Slide the new deck in with the laminated side facing up 13 Repeat procedure on the other side of machine if re...

Page 17: ...wrench 2 13 mm wrenches 1 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the 4 screws from the Right Side Cover and slide it forward Note The Side Cover can not be removed and only needs to be slid forward 2...

Page 18: ...ove the Front Roller by sliding it out of the belt 6 Repeat procedure on the right side 7 Installation is the reverse procedure Be sure to tension belts properly after reassembly following the procedu...

Page 19: ...er 2 Phillips Screwdriver 5 mm hex wrench 6 mm hex wrench 2 13 mm 1 2 wrench 16 mm wrench 18 mm wrench 19 mm wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screwd...

Page 20: ...until the Drive Belt is slack Note Count the visible Belt Tensioner Bolt threads before loosening to assist with reassembly 8 Turn the Drive Pulley clockwise while forcing the Drive Belt to the outsid...

Page 21: ...h remove the indicated bolts from the Treadle Crossbar on the inside of each of the Treadles 12 Adjust the Treadles until they are at the same height and place a static object like a book or box under...

Page 22: ...keep hands away from the inside of the Treadles and the edges of the Walking Belts The Walking Belts can abruptly move To avoid possible serious injury keep hands away from the edges of the Walking Be...

Page 23: ...side of the machine 22 Place a static object like a book or box under the Rear Roller of the Right Treadle This will support the weight of the Treadle Assembly when the Left Roller Bearing Plate is re...

Page 24: ...ired Short 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips Screwdriver 2 13 mm wrenches 5 mm hex wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screwdriver and a standard 2 Phi...

Page 25: ...ardware from the Dependency Note Be sure to observe the order of hardware to assist with re assembly The Treadle will fall abruptly if not supported Keep hands away from the inside of the Treadles to...

Page 26: ...ort 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips screw driver 13 mm wrench 17 mm wrench 18 mm wrench 19 mm wrench Torque wrench 1 Remove the 4 indicated screws from the Front Cover using a short 2 Phillips Screw...

Page 27: ...Be sure to record how many turns it takes to remove the screws to assist with reassembly 7 Turn the Drive Pulley clockwise while forcing the Drive Belt to the outside Belt will come off of the Drive...

Page 28: ...indicated hardware from each of the One Way Bearing Joints 12 Using a 17 mm wrench remove the indicated hardware from the Main Drive Assembly 13 Remove the Main Drive Assembly and replace with the ne...

Page 29: ...fingers out of any pinch opportunities when turning the Pulleys 18 Roll the Drive Pulley clockwise until the Drive Belt is fully installed Continue to roll the Belt clockwise while adding side pressu...

Page 30: ...iver remove the 4 indicated screws from the Rear Cover and remove it 2 Disconnect the Speed Sensor Cable from the Speed Sensor 3 Connect the new Speed Sensor Cable to the Speed Sensor 4 Using a piece...

Page 31: ...removing the Console Assembly and remove them from the Console Assembly This will prevent them from falling into the Uprights 9 Pull the old Speed Sensor Cable from the Upright until the new Speed Sen...

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