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Bowflex TreadClimber TC6000 Assembly Manual & Owner's Manual

Bowflex treadclmber assembly guide & owner's manual
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Model TC6000 Shown.
Models: TC5300 & TC6000
Special Edition Includes:
Dr. Ellington Darden's Six Week Fat
Loss-Body Leanness Program:
"Fast Fat Loss Now!"

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  • Page 1 Assembly Guide & Owner’s Manual Model TC6000 Shown. Models: TC5300 & TC6000 Special Edition Includes: Dr. Ellington Darden’s Six Week Fat Loss-Body Leanness Program: “Fast Fat Loss Now!”...
  • Page 3 If you have not been exercising, are pregnant, have a heart condition, or any physical limitation, failure to consult your physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, could result in serious injury or death. If while using the Bowflex®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TC6000 Quick Start Guide ..... . 32 TC6000 Display ......33 TC6000 Control Keys .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    ProducT feaTures Console Display - Model TC6000 Console Display - Model TC5300 Rear Step and Rear Moving Wheels Transport Handles, Incoming Power Plug, and Main Power Switch Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    ProducT sPecificaTions The dimensions and general specifications for the Bowflex Physical Dimensions Length Width Height Weight Shipping Weight System Capacities Maximum Weight Capacity Speed Workout Resistance Levels Warranty Length Component Specifications Walking Belt Motor Treadmill Incline Frame Operational Voltage Operating Current Breaker Always use a 10A circuit with no loads.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    • Do NOT attempt to move the TreadClimber® fitness machine without help, or from the rear of the unit. Doing so could cause injury to you or damage the machine. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 TreadClimber inserted into the safety keyhole, located below the console display, the TreadClimber Safety Key Safety Keyhole Location (Model TC6000 Shown.) Safety Key Installed in Safety Keyhole (Model TC5300 Shown.) BeFORe YOU START fitness machine.
  • Page 9 Lever to the right.” Location : To the right side of the treadle locking mechanism on the top of the base frame assembly plastic cover. Label 2 safeTy Warning labels Label 1 Label 3 Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual Label 4...

  • Page 10: Care Of Your Treadclimber® Machine

    For more information on this accessory and other Bowflex® products available from Nautilus, Inc. check out: www. nautilus.com or www.treadclimber.com. Or contact a Nautilus Representative listed in the Important Contact Numbers section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Walking Belt And Deck Lubrication

    ReMOVInG OR InSTALLInG PARTS TO AVOID THe RISK OF eLeCTROCUTIOn, SHOCK OR PeRSOnAL InjURY. ALWAYS USe A SILICOne-BASeD LUBRICAnT. neVeR USe A LUBRICAnT LIKe WD-40® On THe BOWFLex® TReADCLIMBeR® FITneSS MACHIne, AS THIS COULD SeRIOUSLY IMPACT PeRFORMAnCe. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Inspecting

    care of your Treadclimber® fiTness machine inspecting 1. Visually inspect the TreadClimber® fitness machine every time you use it for wear, damage, or loose parts. 2. Inspect the frame for any rust, bubbling, or paint chips during the weekly cleaning. The salt in perspiration can damage the unpainted surfaces.

  • Page 13: Walking Belt Adjustment

    NOTE: Belts should not be so tight that you cannot get your hand under them when machine is turned off and unplugged. SeCURe LOnG HAIR AnD LOOSe CLOTHInG BeFORe WORKInG neAR THe TReADCLIMBeR® FITneSS MACHIne WALKInG SURFACe OR PULLeYS. Belt Adjustment Bolts: Turn in full turn increments to adjust. Walking Belt Correctly Aligned Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Assembly Guide

    2. As a general rule, and for all bolts and locknuts on your Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, turning toward the right will tighten, turning towards the left will loosen. An easy way to remember this is by remembering the expression, “Lefty loosey, righty tighty.”...

  • Page 15: Parts And Hardware Guide

    Qty: 1 Descr: TC6000 Console/Handlebar Assembly Item #: 002-0463 Qty: 1 Descr: Right Upright Support and Hydraulic Cylinder Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual Item #: 000-4577 Qty: 1 Descr: Right Lower Upright Plastic Cover Item #: 001-1008 Qty: 2...
  • Page 16 ParTs and hardWare guide Item #: Base (000-4584), Left Treadle (000-4625), Right Treadle (000-4627) Qty: 1 Descr: Base Assembly with Left and Right Treadles Item #: 000-4567 Qty: 1 Descr: Left Rear Base Plastic Item #: 000-4568 Qty: 1 Descr: Rear Base Plastic Cover ASSeMBLY GUIDe Item #: 000-4569 Qty: 1...
  • Page 17 Descr: 5/16 x 1.5 inches Button Head Screw Qty: 23 Descr: #8 x 3/4 inch Self Tapping Phillips Head Screw Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual Qty: 2 * Descr: 5/16 SAE Flat Washers Qty: 4 Descr: 5/16 x 1.75 inches...

  • Page 18: Assembly Process

    Process The following instructions provide direction in assembling the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine. All instructions in the manual are given with the orientation of standing on the treadles facing the console. The console is the front, while the rear step is the back.
  • Page 19 1-5 Repeat Steps 1-2 and 1-3 on Left Upright Support to install onto the Base Assembly support bracket. Wiring Harness Upright Support Bracket noTe: Install side screws first, then front screws. Pin Connectors Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual assembly Process...
  • Page 20 assembly Process Figure 2: Installing Console/Handlebar Assembly Console/Handlebar Assembly Upright to Console junstion Cover Button Head Screws Flat Washers Left Upright Support Right Upright Support Use caution when connecting the wiring harness to ensure that the wires do not become pinched or come into contact with any moving part.
  • Page 21 3-4 Repeat process on left side. NOTE: If having difficulty placing hydraulic cylinder(s) on treadle stud, loosen lower upright screws, place cylinder on the stud and retighten the upright screws. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual assembly Process...
  • Page 22 assembly Process Figure 4: Installing Upright Covers Lower Upright Plastic Cover Phillips Head Screws Phillips Head Screws ASSeMBLY GUIDe Step 4: Installing Upright Covers Locate the following for this step: Parts: • Assembly from Step 3 • Right Lower Upright Plastic Cover (Qty. 1) - •...
  • Page 23 5-1 Attach the Right Rear Base Plastic Cover to the right side of the base assembly using 3 of the #8 Self Tapping Phillips Head Screws. 5-2 Repeat process on left side. Phillips Head Screw Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual assembly Process...
  • Page 24 assembly Process Figure 6: Installing rear Base Cover & rear Step Cover Phillips Head Screw Rear Step Cover Rear Base Plastic Cover ASSeMBLY GUIDe Step 6: Installing Rear Base Covers Locate the following for this step: Parts: • Assembly from Step 5 •...
  • Page 25 1 below) to the area and rub to remove any air bubbles. 7-3 Repeat process on Left Rear Plastic Cover. Illustration 1: Right Rear Plastic Cover Decal Illustration 2: Left Rear Plastic Cover Decal Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Process Figure 8: Attaching Power Cord Failure to visually check and test assembly before use can cause damage to the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, serious injury to users and bystanders, and can also compromise the effectiveness of your exercise program.

  • Page 27: Remote Heart Rate Monitor

    Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best ways to control the intensity of your exercise. This feature is built into the TC5300/TC6000. The TC5300/TC6000 uses a Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter to send your Heart Rate signals to the console. The console displays your Heart Rate in “beats per minute’ in the lower-middle window of the display.

  • Page 28: Information About Heart Rate Calculations

    hearT raTe moniToring information about heart rate calculations Your maximum heart rate generally declines with age from about 220 Beats Per Minute (BPM) in childhood to about 160 BPM at age 60. This fall in heart rate is fairly linear, decreasing by approximately one BPM per year. There is no strong evidence to suggest that training influences the decline in maximum heart rate.

  • Page 29: Turning On The Power

    MACHINE, READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON PAGES 3 AND 4. MAKE SURE THAT ANY OTHER USERS OF THE FITNESS MACHINE REVIEW THE SAME SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THAT THIS MANUAL IS AVAILABLE TO THEM. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Calibration Procedure

    Procedure The TreadClimber® Models TC5300 and TC6000 must be calibrated before use. You will need to re-calibrate your machine in the event of a power outage or if you have replaced any electronic component on the machine.

  • Page 31: Select Your Workout Level

    Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, could result in serious injury or death. If while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine you have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint, light-headed or dizzy, have any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult your physician immediately.

  • Page 32: Tc5300 Quick Start Guide

    5300 Quick sTarT guide Quick start guide (for Tc6000 go to page 32) The TC5300 has a QUICK START function that will bypass having to verify your WEIGHT and STEP HEIGHT, by going directly to the EXERCISE MODE. To use the QUICK START mode perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Workout Level Settings

    Workout Level Dial on that treadle to a lower number. Now you are ready to turn on the display and begin exercising. geTTing sTarTed Tc5300 figure 3: Console after Step height entered (TC5300 display). Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual figure 1...

  • Page 34: Tc5300 Understanding The Display

    model Tc5300 disPlay and Program overvieW understanding the display TC5300 COnSOLe DISPLAY The console display features three Data Display Areas and a Speedometer Bar. Each of the three Data Display Areas can be set to display your exercise information by using the SCAN buttons. - The top SCAN key controls the upper left display which can show CALORIES or CALORIES per HOUR.

  • Page 35: Results, Pausing Or Stopping Exercise

    The TIME, CALORIES, DISTANCE and FLOORS CLIMBED will continue to count up. If you do not push START again to resume your workout within 5 minutes, your Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine will automatically power off the console. Workout information will be cleared when power to the console is shut off.

  • Page 36: Tc6000 Quick Start Guide

    Tc6000 Quick sTarT guides Quick start guide The TC6000 has a QUICK START function that will bypass having to verify your WEIGHT and STEP HEIGHT, by going directly to the EXERCISE MODE. To use the QUICK START mode perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 37: Tc6000 Display

    7. GRID AREA: This displays a graphic representation of the PROGRAM SPEED PROFILE depending on the program you are exercising in. 8. + and – ARROWS: These prompt you to press the + or – keys to enter data, or to change the SPEED. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual 6000 model Tc...

  • Page 38: Tc6000 Control Keys

    ENGLISH or METRIC mode. This key is not active when you are in the exercise mode. H. BOWFLEX ADVANTAGE™ KEY: This feature helps you track your workouts and your fitness progress. This key is I. DISPLAY SCAN KEYS: User can press these keys to select workout data they wish to view.

  • Page 39: Register As A User

    RegiSteR yOuRSeLf aS a uSeR Registering will also allow you to utilize the BOWFLEX ADVANTAGE™ feature. This feature automatically tracks your workout results and allows you to track your fitness progress. 1. Press the POWER key to turn on the display 2.

  • Page 40: Tc6000 Programs

    + and - keys to review other information regarding your fitness progress. See page 41 for more information on the BOWFLEX ADVANTAGE™ program. To return to the “SELECT PROGRAM” screen, press the STOP, or BOWFLEX ADVANTAGE™ key.
  • Page 41 THe PROGRAMS The TC6000 console features 12 different exercise programs. These programs were specifically designed to you help you bring purpose and variety to your workouts. The program “profiles” show up in the “grid” area of the display. The number of “bricks” in each “column” on the grid indicate relative speeds.
  • Page 42 Tc6000 Program overvieW CROSS TRAInInG PROGRAM: This program is a mixture of ramping intervals, high intensity intervals, endurance steady state section, and a cool down. InTeRVALS PROGRAM: The interval program guides you through a workout where there are a series of “hard” and “easy” repeating intervals.
  • Page 43 (based on your heart rate). The Bowflex® Fitness Test is a “sub max” test, which means that the test does not ask you to go to your maximum level. Secondly, the score generated by this test is only a “relative” number. It is not meant to be compared with someone else’s score.
  • Page 44 Fitness Score is calculated based on your Heart Rate, your speed, and your Step Level (also your age, weight, and gender are included in the calculation.) This score (up to 5 scores) will be stored in your Bowflex Advantage™ data.

  • Page 45: Bowflex Advantage

    Having the Bowflex Advantage™ feature is like having your own personal trainer. This feature tracks your total workout volume, stores previous (last 5) Fitness Tests, and keeps an eye on your weight loss progress.
  • Page 46 The TC6000 allows you to register up to 5 users. 2. Allow Visitor to workout: Use this feature if someone is using the TC6000 who has not registered as a user. By using this mode, the workout data from the “Visitor” will not be stored in the Bowflex Advantage™ data.
  • Page 47 In designing the console for the TC6000 we wanted to create a console that would better interact with you the user. When you register yourself as a user, the console automatically tracks useful information on your progress that you can retrieve later through the Bowflex Advantage™...

  • Page 48: Determining Your Fitness Level

    “Screen” to begin. When you turn on the Console, the display will show “HELLO (name of last user of the TC6000)” If this is you, Press ENTER. If this is not you, press the + / - keys on the console or on the Remote Operating Control to select your name, then press ENTER to accept.
  • Page 49 3. Once the belts have stopped, breathe in and out slowly a few times, and then review your level of exertion based on the Perceived Exertion Scale on the prior page. deTermining your fiTness level Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Preliminary Treadclimber® Workout

    ADVANCED LEVEL workouts on in the TreadClimber® Workout section of this manual. If you follow our workout program, you should see a marked improvement in your endurance after just a few workouts on your Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine. Preliminary Treadclimber ® Workout...
  • Page 51 TO AVOID POSSIBLe UnInTenDeD LOCKInG OF THe TReADLeS DURInG TReADCLIMBeR® WORKOUT MODe WITH ReSULTInG InjURY, MAKe SURe THAT THe LOCKInG MeCHAnISM IS enGAGeD WITH THe j-SHAPeD BRACKeT BeFORe USe. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual Advanced Level Week 1 fitness ®...

  • Page 52: Additional Uses

    You can also lock the treadles on your Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, stopping the up and down movement of the treadles, but continuing the belt movement, making your Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine function just like any other treadmill.
  • Page 53 NOTE: If you are new to the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine, make sure to start your workout at a slower speed, gradually increasing belt speed as your endurance and fitness levels increase.

  • Page 54: Stair-Stepper Workout Mode

    The difference in the Treadles When you use the Bowflex® TreadClimber® fitness machine in a TreadClimber® Workout mode, the treadles move- in an up and down motion, while the belts operate as a treadmill moving around the treadle deck. You can turn off the function which makes the belts move around the treadle deck.

  • Page 55: Fast Fat Loss Now

    Fast Fat Loss Now! The Bowflex TreadClimber ® ® Body Leanness Program By Dr. Ellington Darden...
  • Page 56 Program The following dietary program was created for use with the Bowflex Darden. Please consult your physician or health care professional before beginning any fitness or dietary program. inTroduCTion The TreadClimber Body Leanness Program is scientifically designed for maximum fat loss over six weeks. It is important ®...
  • Page 57 If you have any doubts about the recommendations, play it safe and check with your physician or health care professional. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual eaTing guidelines water per day. water per day.
  • Page 58 eaTing Plan The eating Plan The menus in the Body Leanness Program eating plan are designed for maximum fat-loss effectiveness and nutritional value. For best results, follow them exactly. Every attempt has been made to utilize current popular brand names and accurate calorie counts, which are listed in the menus.
  • Page 59 1 large banana (8 3/4 inches long) (100) 1 apple (3-inch diameter) (100) 1/2 cantaloupe (5-inch diameter) (94) 5 dried prunes (100) 1 ounce (2 small 1/2 ounce boxes) raisins (82) 1 cup light, nonfat, flavored yogurt (100) Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual eaTing Plan ®...
  • Page 60 eaTing Plan DInneR = 500 OR 300 CALORIeS. Men = 500 calories, Women = 300 calories Choice of one of three meals: Tuna Salad dinner In a large bowl, mix the following: 1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna in water (180) 1 tablespoon Hellmann’s Light, Reduced-Calorie ®...
  • Page 61 Glazed Chicken Dinner, Lean Cuisine ® Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Lean Cuisine Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese over Potato, Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese, Healthy Choice ® Turkey Breast. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual shoPPing lisT ® Packets. ® Healthy ® ®...
  • Page 62 QuesTions & ansWers Q. I often get headaches when I eat only 1000 calories a day. What should I do? Your headaches may be caused by going longer than three hours between meals or snacks. Try spacing your meals and snacks where there are fewer hours between them.
  • Page 63 Drink at least 1 gallon of cold water each day. You should realize by now the benefits of consuming plenty of water each day. Make your water bottle a permanent part of your lifestyle. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Repairs/Maintenance

    ORDeRInG RePLACeMenT PARTS Call a Bowflex ® TreadClimber ® Representative to order replacement parts and get assistance with your specific replacement or service requirements. Have your Assembly & Owner’s Manual ready to refer to sections as requested by the TreadClimber® Representative.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    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 emitting HR signal replace chest strap transmitter. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Trouble shooTing guide COnDITIOn/PROBLeM Walking belt misalignment. Hesitation or belt slipping when walking on unit. Knocking / squeaking noises when unit is operating. RePAIRS/MAInTAnenCe THInGS TO CHeCK SOLUTIOn HR receiver. If chest strap is known to work with other devices and no sources of interference are present, or if console has been tested with a Pulse Simulator and is not receiving the signal, replace the HR receiver and wire.
  • Page 67 OS persists, check for signs of visible damage to any of the three I/O calbes and connections. If no visible damage check continuity using a multi-meter. If a multi-meter is not available replace all three cables. Bowflex® TreadClmber® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 68 Trouble shooTing guide COnDITIOn/PROBLeM Floors Climbed Display not updating. RePAIRS/MAInTAnenCe THInGS TO CHeCK SOLUTIOn Electronics If all I/O cables are functioning properly, LED D indicates speed sensor is functioning, and err LS or OS persists problem is in either the upper electronics board or the motor controller board.

  • Page 69: Diagnostics

    NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY DIAGNOSTIC REPAIRS ON YOUR OWN – ALWAYS CALL A BOWFLEX® TREADCLIMBER® REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458) AND ALLOW THEM TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE FITNESS MACHINE AND UNPLUG THE POWER...

  • Page 70: Satisfaction Guarantee

    1. Call a TreadClimber Return Authorization Number. Return Authorization will be granted if: a. You purchased your Bowflex Nautilus, Inc.; and b. You are calling within 30 days of the delivery date of your merchandise.

  • Page 71: Warranty Information

    • 2 Years on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders • 1 Year Labor These warranty terms cover all defects in material or workmanship of the TC5300 and the TC6000. Warranties do not cover commercial use or misuse and abuse by the consumer.
  • Page 72 LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. HOW TO GeT SeRVICe Return the nonconforming part at your expense to the address given you by a Bowflex® TreadClimber® Representative. Always include an explanation of the problem with service shipments. For information, contact a TreadClimber® Representative. Adequate protective packaging of the defective parts or unit and cost of shipping to the above address are your responsibility.
  • Page 73 Thanks for filling out this questionnaire. Your answers are important to us. Please check here not to obtain information on new and interesting opportunities from other exciting companies. © 2007. Nautilus Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bowflex and TreadClimber are registered trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. ®...
  • Page 74 United States or Canada. Unauthorized tampering with or opening the unit will void the warranty. TreadClimber TC5300 & TC6000 ® • 5 years on Motor • 3 years on Electronics • 3 years on all Other Parts •...

  • Page 75: Important Contact Numbers

    Tel: +49-2204-610-27 Fax: +49-2204-628-90 • ITALy oFFICe nautilus Italy s.r.l. Tel: +39-031-51-10-86 Fax: +39-031-34-24-97 • UnITeD kIngDom oFFICe nautilus Uk Ltd. Tel: +44-1908-267-345 Fax: +44-1908-267-346 • CHInA oFFICe nautilus representative office Tel: +86-21-523-707-00 Fax: +86-21-523-707-09 Bowflex® TreadClmber® Assembly and Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 76 ©2007. Nautilus, Inc. All rights reserved. TreadClimber, Bowflex, Bowflex Advantage, the Bowflex Logo, and StairMaster are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. All others are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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