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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

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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

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Nautilus

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Vendor Code

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Purchase Order Number

Purchase Order Line Number

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Unique Identifier

TreadClimber

part number (SKU)

by Bowflex

TC5 Fitness Machine

Replacing the Console Assembly / Console Shroud

Replacing the Drive Belt

Removing the Treadle Assembly

Replacing the Walking Deck

Replacing the Front Roller

Replacing the Walking Belt

Replacing the Dependency

Replacing the Main Drive Assembly

Replacing the Speed Sensor Cable

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Summary of Contents for Bowflex TreadClimber TC5

Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Care Of The Fitness Machine
• Light user (fewer than 3 hours / week): every 3 months • Moderate user (3-5 hours / week): every 2 months • Heavy user (more than 5 hours / week): every month We recommend that you use the following: • Lube-N-Walk Treadmill Lubrication Kit (available from www.bowflex.com or your local specialty fitness dealer) • 100% pure silicone spray (available at most hardware and auto ® parts stores) Walking Belt Adjustment The walking belts need to be adjusted if they are out of center enough to cause a rubbing or scraping sound.
Page 3: Walking Belt Electrostatic Reduction
Walking Belt Electrostatic Reduction Your TreadClimber machine may develop a static charge caused by the movement of the walking belts. Follow this procedure to apply an anti-static ® spray to them to reduce the static electric charges. Wait a minimum of 60 minutes after the last workout before you apply the anti-static spray, to let hot components cool to room temperature. 1.
Page 4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution 1. Console will not power up/turn on/start 1.1 Batteries Make sure batteries are installed correctly. If batteries are correctly installed, replace with a set of new batteries. 1.2 Speed Sensor Machine will not start if Speed Sensor Magnet is not detected.
Page 5: Console Service/Setup Mode
Console Service / Setup Mode From the Power Up/Idle Mode, push and hold the START/STOP and SCAN butons for 3 seconds to access the Console Service/Setup Mode. Display Option Description UnIt Units Select your preferred unit of measurement; “Lb” = English Imperial, “SI”...
Page 6: Replacing The Console Top With Electronics Assembly
Part Replacement Replacing the Console Top with Electronics Assembly To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: #2 Phillips Screwdriver 1.
Page 7: Replacing The Console Assembly / Console Shroud
Replacing the Console Assembly / Console Shroud To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 5 mm hex wrench Note: If only replacing the Console Shroud, use the Console Top with Electronics Assembly replacement instructions to transfer the electronics to the new Console Shroud.
Page 8: Replacing The Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: short #2 Phillips Screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 16 mm wrench 1.
Page 9 5. Using a 16 mm wrench, loosen the Belt Tensioner Bolt until the Drive Belt is slack. Note: Count the visible Belt Tensioner Bolt threads before loosening to assist with reassembly. Rear Roller Pulley 6. Turn the Drive Pulley clockwise while forcing the Drive Belt to the outside. Belt will come off of the Drive Pulley and Rear Roller Pulley.
Page 10: Removing The Treadle Assembly
Removing the Treadle Assembly To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: Short #2 Phillips screwdriver, #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.
Page 11 5. Disconnect the Speed Sensor Cable from the Speed Sensor. 6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 5 screws from the Right Side Cover and remove it. Speed Sensor Speed Sensor Cable 7. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, remove the indicated bolt from the Flywheel. Note: Push down and hold the Walking Belt still when removing the bolt.
Page 12 9. Using a 18 mm and a 19 mm wrench, disconnect the indicated hardware from each of the One Way Bearing Joints. 10. Using a 5 mm hex wrench and a 13 mm (1/2”) wrench, remove the Hardware from the Dependency. Note: Be sure to observe the order of hardware to assist with re-assembly.
Page 13 13. Using a 13 mm (1/2”) wrench, remove the indicated four bolts from the Base Assembly. 14. Carefully lift the Treadle Assembly off the Base Assembly. Note: THIS STEP REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE. Do not move the machine without aid. Injury to you or damage to the machine can occur.
Page 14: Replacing The Walking Deck
Replacing the Walking Deck To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: Short #2 Phillips screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 5 mm hex wrench, 16 mm wrench 1.
Page 15 5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 5 screws from the Right Side Cover and remove it. 6. Using a 16 mm wrench, loosen the Belt Tensioner Bolt until the Drive Belt has slack. Rear Roller Pulley Note: Count Belt Tensioner Bolt threads before loosening. 7.
Page 16 10. Shift the belt to the center of the machine and remove the 3 deck screws and 1 belt guide screw using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 11. Lift the belt slightly and slide the Walking Deck out from under the belt. 12.
Page 17: Replacing The Front Roller
Replacing the Front Roller To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 5 mm hex wrench, (2) 13 mm wrenches 1.
Page 18 4. Using two 13 mm (1/2”) wrenches, remove the indicated bolts from the Treadle. 5. Remove 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 procedures in the Owner’s manual.
Page 19: Replacing The Walking Belt
Replacing the Walking Belt To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: Short #2 Phillips screwdriver, #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.
Page 20 5. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, remove the indicated bolt from the Flywheel and remove it. Note: Push down and hold the Walking Belt still when removing the bolt. Be sure to observe the Speed Sensor Magnet orientation on the Flywheel Assembly for re-assembly.
Page 21 9. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 5 indicated screws from the Inside Treadle Covers. 10. Remove the Inside Treadle Covers. 11. Using a 13 mm (1/2”) wrench, remove the indicated bolts from the Treadle Crossbar on the inside of each of the Treadles. 12.
Page 22 13. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, remove the bolt from the Rear Roller Pulley. Left Walking Belt Guide 14. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, remove the bolt from the Belt Tensioner Assembly. Rear Roller Pulley 15. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Walking Belt Guides from the Decks.
Page 23 20. Remove the Belt Tensioning Screws and Brackets using a 5 mm hex wrench. NOTE: Be sure to record how many turns it takes to remove the screws to assist with reassembly Rear Roller Left Roller Bearing Plate 21. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, remove the Belt Tensioning Screws and Brackets from the Front Roller.
Page 24: Replacing The Dependency
Replacing the Dependency To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: Short #2 Phillips screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, (2) 13 mm wrenches, 5 mm hex wrench 1.
Page 25 5. Adjust the Treadles until they are at the same height, and place a static object (like a book or box) under the Treadles to support them. The Treadle will fall abruptly if not supported. Keep hands away from the inside of the Treadles to avoid possible serious injury.
Page 26: Replacing The Main Drive Assembly
Replacing the Main Drive Assembly To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: 5 mm hex wrench, Short #2 Phillips screwdriver, #2 Phillips screw- driver, 13 mm wrench, 17 mm wrench, 18 mm wrench, 19 mm wrench, Torque wrench 1.
Page 27 5. Adjust the Treadles until they are at the same height, and place a static object (like a book or box) under the Treadles to support them. The Treadle will fall abruptly if not supported. Keep hands away from the inside of the Treadles to avoid possible serious injury.
Page 28 9. Using a 13 mm (1/2”) wrench, loosen the indicated bolts that attach the Chain Heim Joint Tensioner Assembly. The Chain Tensioner Assembly is behind the Drive Pulley. Chain Tensioner Assembly 10. Remove Chain from Chain Pulley. Keep fingers out of any pinch opportunities. 11.
Page 29 14. Tighten the hardware on the new Main Drive Assembly to 25 N-m. Note: The new Main Drive Assembly MUST be installed with 11.81 inches (300 mm) from the rear of the Frame Assembly to the rear of the Drive Shaft on the Main Drive Assembly.
Page 30: Replacing The Speed Sensor Cable
Replacing the Speed Sensor Cable To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always remove the batteries from the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Tools Required: #2 Phillips screwdriver, 5 mm hex wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver 1.
Page 31 7. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, remove the 6 indicated bolts from the Uprights. 8. Slowly lift the Console Assembly from the Uprights, noting how the Speed Sen- sor Cable routes for replacement purposes. Note: Be sure to notice the orientation of the Junction Covers before removing the Console Assembly, and remove them from the Console Assembly.

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