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Bowflex

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 TreadClimber

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 Service Manual

mechanical service guide 

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Cross Member Bolts

Summary of Contents for TreadClimber TC5300

Page 1: ...TC5300 TC6000 Service Manual P N 001 6890 Rev B 06 2007...

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Page 3: ...7 2 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 15 2 5 4 For detailed instructions and information on assembly and use for THE Bowflex treadclimber model tc5300 and tc6000 fitness machine refer to the assembly and owner s manual...

Page 4: ...r 15 7 0 Replacement of Step Sensor 17 8 0 Replacement of Motor Belt 18 9 0 Replacement of Hydraulic Cylinders 20 10 0 Replacement of Belts 21 11 0 Replacement of Virtual Pivot Assembly 25 12 0 Lockin...

Page 5: ...wflex TreadClimber Service Manual Product features TC5300 Console Display Transport Handles Incoming Power Plug and Main Power Switch Rear Step and Rear Moving Wheels TC5300 TC6000 TC6000 Console Disp...

Page 6: ...Weight 393 pounds 178 kg System Capacities Maximum Weight Capacity 300 pounds 136 kgs Speed 0 5 to 4 5 MPH 0 8 to 7 2 KPH Workout Resistance Levels 1 to 12 Warranty Length See the Warranty section fo...

Page 7: ...ccess to the equipment should therefore be controlled and they should be instructed about the potential for personal injury and damage if they play with the equipment 4 Inspect the TreadClimber fitnes...

Page 8: ...rea or in any damp or wet location 20 Keep the surface of the TreadClimber fitness machine dry and free from dust or moisture 21 Use only parts attachments or accessories that are provided with the Tr...

Page 9: ...place this or any other warning label if damaged illegible or missing Intended for consumer use only not for commercial application Location Left side of the console on the inside of the tray Label 2...

Page 10: ...lip to your clothing during your workout Always remove the Safety Key from the TreadClimber fitness machine when not in use to prevent children or other persons from using the machine unsupervised REM...

Page 11: ...l faceplate towards you so that you can see all three wires see Figure 3 1 6 Remove AC inlet from wires and remove old inlet from faceplate and replace with new one 1 7 Insert wires into new inlet mak...

Page 12: ...of machine see Figure 3 4 NOTE 3 bolts are located on the inside and 1 bolt is on the front side of the upright support 2 5 With the help of another carefully lift console out and detach cable connect...

Page 13: ...6 inch washers 2 9 Tighten the bolts using the 3 16 inch hex key Tighten the front bolt first followed by the 3 bolts on the inside of the uprights 2 10 Recalibrate machine according to Appendix 3 Fig...

Page 14: ...stic see Figure 1 and 2 3 4 Disconnect R O C cable from upper right of console and white 8 pin I O cable from upper left see Figure 2 Unscrew front console assembly remove front console assembly and r...

Page 15: ...Cut the zip ties and let the wire hang free viewed from front 4 5 Tie the black plug of new cable to the brown plug of defective cable using included wire tie 4 6 Carefully pull the defective cable ou...

Page 16: ...s of machine see Figure 4 NOTE 3 bolts are located on the inside and 1 bolt is on the front side of the upright support 5 5 With the help of another carefully lift console out and detach cable connect...

Page 17: ...he help of another person lift the console back onto both uprights ensuring that junction covers are in place 5 12 Re attach both uprights to console using 4 button head bolts on each side 5 13 Re att...

Page 18: ...14 Mechanical Service guide Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 8 Figure 10...

Page 19: ...ht and left side base plastic is behind the decal see Figure 3 6 4 Remove rear step cover 4 screws See Figure 4 6 5 Looking at machine from left side locate black wire connected to hole in left rear d...

Page 20: ...too far through connector hole in left treadle pivot bracket NOTE The speed sensor and grommet red should be 1 8 inch or less from the magnet on the pulley but shouldn t come into contact with pulley...

Page 21: ...e connector from step sensor wire that is attached to long black wire 7 6 Disconnect step sensor plug from left rear drive bracket see Figure 3 7 7 Insert new step sensor connecting white cable connec...

Page 22: ...cover 4 screws See Figure 3 8 5 Remove black hardware plugs in treadle plastic covers with a Flathead screwdriver Remove left and right cast covers 2 screws each See Figure 4 NOTE Before removing cas...

Page 23: ...onto drive pulley and flywheel 8 9 Once belt is tightly attached re tension the belt by tightening tension bolt with a 1 2 inch wrench replace left cast cover hardware plug rear step rear plastic cov...

Page 24: ...ttaching top of cylinders from left and right uprights 9 5 Install new cylinders by attaching bolts to uprights 9 6 Ease cylinders down to loop base of cylinders over metal peg on each side of base se...

Page 25: ...stic covers 3 screws each and rear base plastic cover 5 screws See Figures 1 2 10 4 Remove rear step cover 4 screws See Figure 3 10 5 Remove black hardware plugs in treadle plastic covers with a Flath...

Page 26: ...dle teeter cross tube by removing 2 bolts with two 9 16 inch wrenches see Figure 13 10 11 Rotate left treadle back pivoting about treadle pivot bracket until it rests on the rear step frame NOTE Lay a...

Page 27: ...n key see Appendix 2 10 19 Replace and tension motor belt see Section 9 0 Replacing Motor Belt 10 20 Replace cast covers and hardware plugs 10 21 Replace rear step 10 22 Replace 4 rear plastic covers...

Page 28: ...24 Mechanical Service guide Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Damage caused to treadle by rear step if not covered Figure 16 Figure 17 Cross Member Bolts...

Page 29: ...n treadle plastic covers with a Flathead screwdriver Remove left and right cast covers 2 screws each See Figures 4 5 NOTE Before removing cast covers you may need to loosen the first screw on the uppe...

Page 30: ...e left treadle back seating it on the new cam followers and replace treadle teeter cross member with 2 bolts Repeat on right treadle 11 13 Place 0 75 inch spacer between treadles at the inner front ro...

Page 31: ...27 Bowflex TreadClimber Service Manual Mechanical Service guide Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Cross Member Bolts...

Page 32: ...nder cable housing so that the cable is tight and the locking pins are pulled clear of the dependency teeter Secure the cable position by tightening the set screw with a screwdriver See Figure 2 and 3...

Page 33: ...h 12 8 Replace front base plastic 4 screws 12 9 Plug power cord back into the front of the unit and recalibrate see Appendix 3 for Calibration Procedure Figure 4 Minor Adjustment Lockout Level Lockout...

Page 34: ...he plastic junction See Figure 3 13 6 Remove the old lockout lever by removing 7 16 inch bolt and retaining spring Remove the cable and fine adjustment assembly from the old lever See Figure 2 4 and 5...

Page 35: ...ont faceplate captures the lever in the down position This is the TreadClimber mode position treadles freely rotate Adjust the major adjustment by pulling the cable through the junction plastic and me...

Page 36: ...fety Precautions section Safety key magnet not functioning Try another magnet if available such as refrigerator magnet If unit works with different magnet replace safety key LED Diagnostic needed Acce...

Page 37: ...er fitness machine Chest strap transmitter Test chest strap with another HR monitoring device such as HR watch machine at a gym If transmitter has good skin contact and still is not found to be emitti...

Page 38: ...should be adjusted Walking belt tension Adjust walking belt tension at the front of the unit using the provided hex wrench on the exposed adjustment bolts located on each side of each front roller Ti...

Page 39: ...ench and an Allen key make sure that bolts are securely tightened Push the left treadle all the way down and repeat for right side Locking pins Check if treadle locking pins are releasing fully in unl...

Page 40: ...bration Re calibrate machine See Calibration Procedures appendix 3 Speed sensor 1 Cycle power off and on 2 Put the machine in calibration mode see Calibration procedures appendix 3 but do not start th...

Page 41: ...Cycle power off and on 2 Put the machine in calibration mode see Calibration procedures appendix 3 but do not start the calibration routine 3 Remove right rear base plastic cover to allow access to L...

Page 42: ...onnections Remove back cover from console and verify that all cable connections are secure ROC keypad cable Remove ROC keypad and inspect cable for damage If any damge is evident replace cable If no d...

Page 43: ...Board during service on a TreadClimber fitness machine The TC5300 TC6000 Lower LED Board is located beneath the Rear Step Cover Follow the directions on the next page to access the LED Board for diagn...

Page 44: ...ecal See Figures 1 Step 4 Remove right rear base plastic cover 3 screws See Figure 2 and 3 Step 5 Refer to the LED Diagnostic chart on the following pages to diagnosis LED lights tc5300 TC6000 diagnos...

Page 45: ...oes not indicate that the control panel is receiving the pedal feedback This LED will also be on when treadles are parallel D Flashes each time a magnet passes the speed sensor This indicates that the...

Page 46: ...power the motor This LED light stays on briefly after the machine is unplugged Once the light goes out this indicates that all charge has died tc5300 TC6000 diagnostics OPERATING MODE ON LED S Unit p...

Page 47: ...43 Bowflex TreadClimber Service Manual Appendix 1 wiring schematic...

Page 48: ...ront of the unit you will see adjustment bolts on each end of each front roller If the belt is tracking too far to the right tighten the right adjustment bolt on that roller using the provided hex key...

Page 49: ...slay should be blank Then press the ENTER and DOWN SPEED keys simultaneously until CAL PRSS STRT is displayed NOTE During the calibration procedure the belts will start and stop and the displays will...

Page 50: ...and then into wall outlet 4 Stand to one side of your TreadClimber fitness machine on the rubber mat 5 Turn on your TreadClimber fitness machine and start the belts at the slowest speed Let the belts...

Page 51: ...of distributors in your area please call or fax one of the following numbers INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE Switzerland Office Nautilus International S A Rue Jean Prouv 6 1762 Givisiez Switzerland Tel...

Page 52: ...tilus Inc All rights reserved TreadClimber Bowflex the Bowflex Logo StairMaster and ROC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus Inc All others are either registered trademarks or tr...

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