Bowflex Home Gym TC1000 User Manual

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Bowflex TreadClimber  
Assembly Guide and  
Owner’s Manual  
Special Edition Includes:  
Dr. Ellington Darden’s Six Week Fat  
Loss-Body Leanness Program:  
“Fast Fat Loss Now!”  
TC1000 • TC3000 • TC5000  
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Table of Contents  
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Before You Start  
TreadClimber Workout Instructions  
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TreadClimber Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Determining Your Fitness Level. . . . . . . . 42  
Treadmill Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Stair-Stepper Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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TreadClimber Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Emergency Stop Procedures . . . . . . . . . . 5  
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TreadClimber Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
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Care of Your TreadClimber Machine . . . . 6  
Fat Loss-Body Leanness Program  
“Fast Fat Loss Now!”  
Assembly Guide  
By Dr. Ellington Darden . . . . . . . . . 51  
Before You Assemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
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Repairs/Maintenance  
TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide . . 10  
Contacting Customer Service                   60  
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . 60  
TC5000/TC3000 Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . 61  
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Important Contact Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Hardware and Tool List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
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Assembling Your TreadClimber Machine 14  
Calibration Process  
(TC3000 and TC5000 only) . . . . . . 24  
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TreadClimber Satisfaction Guarantee . 27  
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TreadClimber Warranty Information . . 28  
Getting Started  
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Select Your Workout Level . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Adjusting Workout Level Settings . . . . . . . 34  
Pausing or Stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
TC5000 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
TC3000 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
TC1000 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Setting English or Metric Measurement Units  
(TC3000 and TC5000 only) . . . . . . 40  
Walking Belts Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
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TreadClimber® Features  
Workout Level  
Setting Dials  
Console  
Belt Guides  
(Rear View)  
Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
Transport Handles,  
Incoming Power Plug,  
and Main Power Switch  
Locking Lever  
Treadle Side Foot  
Support Platforms  
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TreadClimber® Specifications  
Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side, and to the front or back, are made as if  
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you were on the TreadClimber machine, ready to exercise. For example, the power cord is plugged into  
the incoming power plug at the back of the base.  
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The dimensions and general specifications for the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine are as  
follows:  
Physical Dimensions  
Length  
46 inches (117 cm)  
Width  
Height  
Weight  
Shipping Weight  
28.5 inches (72.5 cm)  
55.25 inches (140.5 cm)  
185 pounds (84 kg)  
220 pounds (100 kg)  
System Capacities  
Maximum Weight Capacity  
Speed  
300 lbs (136 kgs)  
TC1000  
0.5 to 3.8 MPH (0.8 to 6.1KPH )  
0.7 to 4.0 MPH (1.1 to 6.4 KPH)  
1 to 12  
TC3000 and TC5000  
Workout Resistance Levels  
Warranty Length  
See the Warranty section for full  
information per machine type  
Component Specifications  
Belt  
7.75 in x 38.5 in (19.5 cm x 98 cm)  
0.5 hp continuous duty  
10% Grade  
Motor  
Treadmill Incline  
Frame  
Operational Voltage  
Operational Current  
Breaker  
Powder-coated steel  
95 to 130 VAC 50 - 60 Hz  
10A Max  
12A  
Always use a 15A circuit with no loads. A short 14 gauge, 3 wire extension cord is permissible.  
Regulatory Approvals  
Patent Information  
U.S. and International Patents Pending  
TC1000  
TC3000  
TC5000  
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Important Safety Precautions  
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The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this manual:  
WARNING – Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in personal injury  
or loss of life.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE  
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failure to follow these precautions can cause damage to  
the bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine and serious  
injury to users and bystanders and can also compromise the  
effectiveness of your exercise program.  
1. Read, understand and carefully follow all warnings, instructions, and procedures on the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise  
machine, and in the Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual before using the TreadClimber® machine. Pay particular attention  
to and test the Emergency Stop Procedures on Page 5 before use.  
2. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM. Only he or she can determine the exercise  
program that is appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have not been exercising or are pregnant or have  
a heart condition or any physical limitation, failure to consult your physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as  
using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® , could result in serious injury or death. If while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber you  
have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint, light-headed or dizzy or have  
any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult your physician immediately.  
3. Parents and others in charge of children should be aware that children, because of their natural play instinct and fondness  
for experimenting, may be tempted to situations and behavior for which the equipment is not intended, with resulting  
damage to the equipment and injury to the children or others. Children’s access 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® machine for incorrect, worn, or loose components and then correct, replace, or tighten prior  
to use. The machine can only be safely used when it is regularly inspected for damage or wear. Inoperable components  
should be replaced immediately or the equipment taken out of use until it is repaired  
5. Be careful when mounting or dismounting the TreadClimber® machine. Do not stand on the Plastic Frame or Drive Covers  
but always step directly onto the Side Foot Support Platforms. Never step onto the treadles at a high belt speed. Start your  
workout slowly and gradually increase to your desired workout speed.  
6. The maximum speed of the TreadClimber® machine is 4 MPH (6.4 KPH). Do not attempt to run on the TreadClimber®  
machine, but keep your highest speed at a brisk walk.  
7. Do not wear any loose or dangling clothing or jewelry while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine.  
Always keep your hands, feet, clothing, etc. clear from beneath the treadles and from all moving parts. Never use your  
TreadClimber® machine with the Plastic Drive or Frame Covers removed.  
8. Always wear rubber-soled athletic shoes on the TreadClimber® machine. Never use the TreadClimber® machine  
barefooted or wearing only socks.  
9. Keep your foot centered on each treadle—do not allow your feet to cross in front of your body as you increase speeds.  
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Important Safety Precautions  
10. Keep your hands on the support handlebars and stand as close to the front of the machine as is comfortable in order to  
remain in balance on the treadles.  
11. Never convert from or into treadmill mode while the belts are in motion or the machine is powered up. Turn off power,  
unplug cord from wall outlet, line up the treadles, and then lock or release the treadle locking lever.  
12. Never adjust the Hydraulic Cylinder Workout Settings while belts are in motion. Step completely off of the TreadClimber®  
machine, stop the belts, and turn the power off prior to adjusting.  
13. Maximum user weight for the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine is 300 pounds (136 kg). For your safety, do not  
use or allow others to use the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine if they weigh in excess of 300 pounds (136 kg).  
14. Make certain that observers stand clear of the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine when it is in use. Extra care  
must be taken when disabled persons or pets are nearby.  
15. Never allow children to use the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine unsupervised. To do so could result in injury.  
Before children are allowed to use the equipment, their mental and physical development should be taken into account  
through consultation with their doctor, who must approve any exercise program before a child attempts it. Children should  
be controlled and instructed on the correct use of the equipment.  
16. This equipment is under no circumstances suitable as a children’s toy.  
17. For safety and security, when the TreadClimber® machine is not in use, always lock the treadles and remove the Safety  
Key.  
18. Locate the TreadClimber® machine on a clean, hard, level surface, free from debris, or other objects that may hamper  
your ability to move freely. Always use a rubber mat beneath the TreadClimber® machine to ground it, to prevent static  
electricity discharge and to protect your flooring.  
19. Do not use your TreadClimber® machine outdoors, on dirt floors, or in any damp or wet location.  
20. Keep the surface of the TreadClimber® machine dry and free from dust or moisture.  
21. Use only parts, attachments or accessories that are provided with the TreadClimber® machine.  
22. Always connect the power cord to a circuit capable of handling 10 amperes with no other loads. Keep all cords away from  
heated surfaces.  
23. Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before removing or installing parts to avoid the risk of electrocution,  
shock or mechanical injury.  
24. Position the power cord alongside the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine, out of your way when you dismount the  
machine. Take care to avoid stepping on the power plug. Check cord and plug placement before beginning your workout.  
25. Always be gentle when plugging in and unplugging the power cord from the machine base.  
26. Never use the power cord if it has a damaged cord or plug, has been immersed in water, or is not working properly. Contact  
a TreadClimber® Representative to arrange for replacement of a damaged cord.  
27. Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the machine.  
28. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used.  
29. Do NOT attempt to move the TreadClimber® machine without help, or from the front of the unit. Doing so could cause injury  
to you or damage the machine.  
30. The TreadClimber® machine is intended for individual consumer use only, and is not meant for use by institutions.  
31. The warning labels affixed to the TreadClimber® machine contain important information about your safety. Always read  
and follow the Warning and Safety labels. Do not remove these labels. If at any time the warning labels become loose,  
unreadable or dislodged, replacements are available by calling a Nautilus Representative.  
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Emergency Stop Procedures  
Your TreadClimber® machine is equipped with a SAFETY KEY  
that can protect you from serious injury and inhibit children from  
playing with and/or being injured on the TreadClimber® machine.  
If the Safety Key is not fully inserted into the safety keyhole, the  
TreadClimber® machine will NOT power up.  
ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY kEY CLIP TO YOUR CLOTHING  
DURING YOUR WORkOUT.  
Safety Key with Clip  
Always remove the Safety Key from the TreadClimber® machine  
when not in use to prevent children or other persons from using the  
machine unsupervised.  
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REMOVE THE SAFETY kEY WHILE USING  
THE TREADCLIMBER® MACHINE ONLY IN AN  
EMERGENCY. WHEN THE kEY IS REMOVED, THE  
TREADCLIMBER® MACHINE WILL STOP INSTANTLY,  
WHICH COULD CAUSE SOMEBODY USING THE  
MACHINE TO LOSE BALANCE OR FALL.  
This feature is meant to prevent serious harm and, used properly, is an excellent way to protect  
your safety during your workout.  
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Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine  
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The bowflex TreadClimber machines safety and integrity  
can only be maintained when it is regularly examined for  
damage and immediately repaired.  
it is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that  
regular maintenance is performed. Worn or damaged  
components still under warranty must be replaced  
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immediately and the TreadClimber machine shall  
remain unused until the required repair is made. only  
manufacturer-supplied or approved components shall be  
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used to maintain and repair the TreadClimber machine.  
alWays unplug your TreadClimber maChine from  
The ouTleT before Cleaning or serviCing The  
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Helpful Hints  
The Bowflex TreadClimber Machine Mat is  
a professional-quality machine mat designed  
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Read all maintenance instructions thoroughly  
before beginning work. In some cases, an  
assistant is required to perform the necessary  
specifically to fit under your Bowflex  
TreadClimber fitness machine and provide added  
stability. In addition to protecting your floors from  
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tasks. All references to the right or left side, and to scratches and perspiration, the machine mat  
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the front or back are made as if you were on the  
TreadClimber machine ready to exercise.  
reduces your TreadClimber motor’s exposure to  
dust and debris. And it gives your workout area a  
clean, finished look.  
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Initial Service  
For more information on this accessory and other  
Bowflex products available from Nautilus, Inc.  
com.  
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Upon receiving your TreadClimber machine, use  
a soft, clean towel to wipe off the dust that may  
have accumulated during shipping. Your new  
machine will require minor assembly. Refer to the  
Assembly Guide section of this manual for details.  
Cleaning  
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General cleaning of the TreadClimber machine  
will prolong the life of your machine and improve  
performance.  
Accessories  
Keep the unit clean by dusting regularly. Be sure  
to dust the exposed part of the deck on either side  
of the walking belts and also the side rails.  
For best performance, we recommend your  
TreadClimber® machine be placed on a rubber  
machine (treadmill) mat. Along with reducing  
noise, a rubber mat will help keep dust and debris  
away from your TreadClimber® machine’s motor  
and belts, and will reduce static electricity, which  
could otherwise cause a sudden charge to the  
TreadClimber® machine’s electronic components.  
Clean the top of the belt with a damp, soapy cloth  
and wipe carefully and thoroughly with a dry cloth.  
Be careful to keep liquid away from inside the  
base frame and beneath the belts.  
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Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine  
Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication  
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treadle surfaces under the belts. If the  
decks appear worn, contact a TreadClimber  
Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-  
8458).  
The TreadClimber machine is equipped with a  
pre-lubricated, low maintenance deck and belt  
system. Belt friction may affect the function and life  
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of the TreadClimber machine. For the best results  
from your TreadClimber machine, lubricate the  
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treadles periodically with a silicone lubricant, using  
the following instructions:  
NOTE: To reduce the possibility of slipping, be  
sure the treadle area is free from grease  
or oil. Wipe off any excess oil from the  
machine surfaces.  
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1. Unplug the TreadClimber machine completely  
from the wall outlet, and remove the power cord  
from the incoming power plug.  
Use the following timetable as a guide to lubricate  
the decks:  
• Light user (fewer than 3 hours/week):  
annually  
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Always unplug the power cord from  
the wall outlet before removing or  
installing parts to avoid the risk of  
electrocution, shock or mechanical  
injury.  
• Medium user (3-5 hours/week):  
every 6 months  
• Heavy user (more than 5 hours/week):  
every three months  
We recommend that you use the following:  
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2. While the TreadClimber machine’s treadle  
surfaces are still warm (not hot), apply a very  
thin layer of silicone lubricant directly onto the  
treadle beneath each belt—gently lift each  
side of the belt and apply a few drops of the  
lubricant.  
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• Lube-N-Walk Treadmill Lubrication Kit,  
available from JAD Fitness, Inc. (800-877-  
specialty fitness dealer.  
• 8300 Silicone Spray, available at most  
Hardware and Auto Parts stores.  
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Inspecting  
always use a silicone-based lubricant.  
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1. Visually inspect the TreadClimber machine  
never use a degreaser like Wd-40 on  
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every time you use it for wear, damage, or  
loose parts.  
the bowflex TreadClimber exercise  
machine, as this could seriously  
impact performance.  
2. Inspect the frame for any rust, bubbling, or  
paint chips during the weekly cleaning. The  
salt in perspiration can damage the unpainted  
surfaces.  
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3. Plug the TreadClimber machine back into the  
machine base and then into wall outlet.  
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4. Stand to one side of your TreadClimber  
3. Inspect the belts for excessive wear during  
machine on the rubber mat.  
lubrication. Adjust the belt tension if necessary.  
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5. Turn on your TreadClimber machine, and start  
the belts at the slowest speed. Let the belts run  
for approximately 15 seconds.  
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6. Turn off your TreadClimber machine.  
7. Take care to wipe up any excess lubricant from  
the treadles and your rubber floor mat. We also  
recommend a periodic inspection of the  
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Care of your TreadClimber Exercise Machine  
Determining Hours Used (Tc3000 and Tc5000 models only)  
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To determine the number of hours you have used your TreadClimber machine:  
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1. With the TreadClimber Main Power Switch turned on, stand on the side foot support platforms.  
2. Remove and re-insert the SAFETY kEY.  
3. The total whole hours used will be displayed in the TIME display window. No fractions of, or  
partial hours will be displayed.  
4. The software version will also be displayed in the MILES display window.  
5. The display will only be visible for 3-5 seconds. Repeat removing and re-inserting the SAFETY  
kEY to view the display again.  
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Storing Your TreadClimber Machine  
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The TreadClimber machine weighs 185 pounds  
when fully assembled, and should never be  
moved or lifted without taking some precautionary  
care.  
There are two handles for lifting on the back of  
the base and two wheels on either side of the  
front of the base beneath the console.  
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The TreadClimber machine requires 90 pounds  
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of force to lift the base to achieve the 30 degree  
angle necessary to roll it on the front wheels. As  
this is a considerable amount of force, it is highly  
recommended that you do not attempt to ever lift  
TreadClimber Base – Front Wheels  
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or move the TreadClimber machine without help.  
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When lifted properly, 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.  
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TreadClimber Base – Rear Lift Handles  
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do not use the uprights, arms, or console to lift or  
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move the TreadClimber machine. doing so could cause  
physical injury to you, and could damage or destroy the  
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TreadClimber machine.  
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Assembly Guide  
Before You Assemble  
Machine Mat  
Basic assembly Principals  
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The Bowflex TreadClimber Machine Mat is an  
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Here are few basic assembly tips that can make  
optional accessory for the TreadClimber machine  
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assembly of your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise  
machine quick and easy.  
that helps keep your workout area free from debris  
and dust. The rubber machine floor mat provides a  
non-slip surface for you to use when mounting and  
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1. You can make the assembly process go faster  
by gathering the pieces you need for each step  
prior to starting the step.  
dismounting the TreadClimber machine and limits  
static discharge when you touch the machine—  
greatly reducing the possibility of display or  
running errors. Further, a rubberized mat will  
protect your flooring when you are performing  
2. As a general rule, and for all bolts and locknuts  
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on your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise  
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.”  
repairs or maintenance on the TreadClimber  
machine.  
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Put your Bowflex TreadClimber Machine Mat ꢀn  
place in your selected workout area before you  
start assembly to protect your floors and your  
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TreadClimber machine from damage.  
3. All of the tools needed for assembly of your  
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Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine have  
been included. You may find the use of a utility  
knife or scissors beneficial during the unpacking  
and assembly process.  
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Positioning Your Treadclimber Machine  
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Take great care when moving your TreadClimber  
machine into place prior to assembly.  
There are two handles for lifting on the back of the  
base and two wheels on either side of the front of  
the base beneath the console. The TreadClimber  
Select Your Workout area  
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Select where you are going to put your Bowflex  
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machine requires 90 pounds of force to raise  
the base the 30 degrees necessary to roll it on  
the front wheels for storage or cleaning. As this  
is a considerable amount of force, it is highly  
recommended that you do not attempt to ever lift or  
TreadClimber exercise machine carefully. The  
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best place for your TreadClimber machine is on a  
hard, level surface. You will need at least two feet  
on each side and in front of your TreadClimber  
machine, and at least three feet behind it for  
dismount.  
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move the TreadClimber machine without help.  
Make sure that the location you choose has a  
grounded, 3-prong power outlet within reach of  
the TreadClimber machine power cord, preferably  
to the right side of the machine where you will be  
less likely to step on the cord during dismount.  
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When you assemble the TreadClimber machine,  
you will need at least two people to set the base  
in place, place the treadles, and lift the handlebar  
assembly.  
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NOTE: The TreadClimber machine is designed to  
plug into a grounded, non-GFI outlets only. To  
determine if your outlet or circuit breaker is GFI,  
look for a test and reset button on them. If they  
have the test and reset button it is a GFI outlet or  
circuit breaker.  
Further, if you ever perform any repairs on your  
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TreadClimber machine that require you to lay it  
on its side, you will need at least five feet to one  
side of your workout area.  
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TreadClimber Base -  
Rear Lift Handles  
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TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide  
Box 1 contains:  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Rear Cover  
Descr: Control Panel/Handlebar Assembly  
Qty: 2  
Descr: Plastic Upright Junction Covers  
Qty: 2  
Descr: Left and Right Side Foot Support Platform  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Left Side Plastic Frame Cover  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Right Side Plastic Frame Cover  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Right Side Plastic Drive Cover  
Qty: 2  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Left & Right  
Hydraulic  
Descr: Left  
Descr: Right  
Upright  
Support  
Upright  
Support  
Qty: 1  
Cylinder  
Descr: Left Side Plastic Drive Cover  
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TreadClimber Parts Reference Guide  
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To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent severe  
damage to the machine, use only the power cord approved for  
use with this equipment. in addition, your machine should be  
properly grounded using a rubber or rubberized mat beneath the  
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TreadClimber machine to protect from static electricity.  
do noT use near WaTer!  
BOx 1 also contains:  
Qty: 1  
Descr: OWNER’S MANUAL BAG contains the following:  
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• The Bowflex TreadClimber Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual  
(1) Drive Belt  
• Power Cord  
• (2) Treadle Decals  
• (2) Drive Cover Decals  
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• TreadClimber Safety Key *Note: TC1000 Safety Key plugged into console.  
Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap (TC5000 Only)  
• (1) #2 Phillips Screw Driver  
Qty: 1  
Descr: ASSEMBLY HARDWARE BAG contains the following:  
• (1) #2 Phillips Screwdriver  
• (1) 3/16" Hex Key  
• (2) 5/16" x 1 1/2" Button Head Screw  
• (12) 5/16" Flat Washers SAE (smaller O.D.)  
• (2) 5/16" Acorn Nut  
• (1) 5/32" Hex Key  
• (1) 9/16" Open End Wrench  
• (6) 1/4" x 1" Flat Head Screw  
• (2) 5/16" Flat Washers  
• (1) 3/8" x 3 3/4" Shoulder Bolt  
• (1) 5/16" Nylock Nut  
• (4) 3/8" Cosmetic Plugs  
• (14) 5/16" x 1" Button Head Screw  
• (16) #10 Phillips Head Screws  
NOTE: Occasionally extra parts are included.  
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Box 2 contains the TreadClimber treadles.  
Cylinder Stud  
Qty: 1  
Descr: TreadClimber® Treadle Assembly  
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Box 3 contains the TreadClimber base.  
Qty: 1  
Descr: TreadClimber® Base Assembly  
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NOTE: IMAGES BELOW ARE NOT TO SCALE  
Hardware:  
Qty: 6  
Qty: 2  
Qty: 16  
Descr: 1/4” x 1” Flat Head Screw  
Descr: 5/16” x 1 1/2” Button Head Screw  
Descr: #10 Phillips Head Screw  
Qty: 14  
Qty: 2  
Qty: 12  
Descr: 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screw  
Descr: 5/16” Flat Washer  
Descr: 5/16” Flat Washer SAE  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 2  
Descr: 3/8” Cosmetic Plugs  
Descr: 5/16” Nylock Nut  
Descr: 5/16” Acorn Nut  
Qty: 1  
Descr: 3/8” x 3 3/4” Shoulder Bolt  
Tools:  
Qty: 1  
Descr: #2 Phillips Screwdriver  
Qty: 1  
Descr: 3/16” Hex Key  
Qty: 1  
Descr: 9/16” Open End Wrench  
Qty: 1  
Descr: 5/32” Hex Key  
Parts:  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Drive Belt  
Qty: 1  
Descr: Safety Key with Clip (Models TC3000 & TC5000 only.)  
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Assembly Instructions  
Step 1: PLACING TREADLES ON BASE  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base Assembly  
TreadClimber® Treadle Assembly  
Figure 1-1  
HARDWARE:  
• Four (4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts  
TOOLS:  
• 9/16” Open End Wrench (included)  
• Scissors or other cutting tool  
1-1 Place the latch lever on the base in the unlocked  
position (see Figure 1-1).  
Figure 1-2  
1-2 Cut the wire ties on the teeter assembly and  
extend the teeter to the center of the treadles  
(see Figure 1-2).  
1-3 With the help of another, carefully rotate the  
treadle assembly so the teeter is hanging  
downward above the base. Slowly lower  
treadle assembly onto base. Make sure teeter  
mechanism passes freely through hole in the  
center of base (see Figure 1-3). Carefully  
align roller casting so it lays flush on the base  
(see Figure 1-4). For TC3000 and TC5000  
models verify that the step sensor is properly  
aligned (see Figure 1-3). For all TreadClimber®  
machines center the treadles, using the orange  
Figure 1-3  
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Remove before use and follow these directions, “Before  
tightening the bolts on the rear casting, center the treadles  
using this card as  
a
guide.”  
Retirez avant l'emploi et suivez les ces directions, “Avant  
serrant les boulon sur le bâti arrière, centrez les pédales en  
utilisant cette carte comme guide.”  
Remove before use and follow these directions, “Before  
tightening the bolts on the rear casting, center the treadles  
Align roller casting so it lays  
flush on base  
using this card as  
a
guide.”  
Retirez avant l'emploi et suivez les ces directions, “Avant  
serrant les boulon sur le bâti arrière, centrez les pédales en  
utilisant cette carte comme guide.”  
Illustration 1-A  
treadle alignment card (see Illustration 1-A),  
before proceeding.  
1-4 Using the 9/16" open end wrench, tighten the  
(4) 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts on the rear roller  
casting to bring the casting and base snugly  
together (see Figure 1-5).  
Figure 1-4  
Figure 1-5  
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Step 2: CONNECTING SPEED PICkUP WIRE  
Speed pickup  
wire from base.  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 1.  
Speed pickup  
wire from left rear  
roller casting.  
2-1 Connect the speed pickup wire from base  
assembly and left rear roller casting  
(see Figure 2-1 & 2-2).  
Figure 2-1  
NOTE: Speed pickup needs to be about 1/8"  
from the pulley and the red speed  
pickup cap is flush to the left drive  
bracket/roller casting.  
Figure 2-2  
Step 3: ATTACHING TEETER  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 2.  
HARDWARE:  
• One (1) 3/8” x 3-3/4” Shoulder Bolt  
• One (1) 5/16” Nylock Nut  
Figure 3-1  
TOOLS:  
• 3/16” Hex Key (included)  
• 9/16” Open End Wrench (included)  
• Scissors or other cutting tool  
3-1 Carefully set unit up on its right side. This will have  
the pulley side up and expose underneath side of  
unit (see Figure 3-1).  
3-2 Using the 3/8" x 3-3/4" shoulder bolt and 5/16"  
nylock nut attach the teeter assembly to base  
frame (see Figure 3-2). Tighten using the 3/16"  
hex key and 9/16" open end wrench  
(see Figure 3-3).  
Figure 3-2  
3-3 Cut wire tie from teeter stop brackets.  
NOTE: Manipulation of the teeter and or  
treadles may need to occur to line  
up all the holes.  
Figure 3-3  
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Step 4: INSTALLING DRIVE BELT  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 3.  
• One (1) Drive Belt  
TOOLS:  
• 3/16” Hex Key (included)  
Figure 4-1  
Figure 4-2  
Figure 4-3  
4-1 Place drive belt over roller pulley and motor  
pulley (see Figure 4-1).  
4-2 Make sure belt is seated into grooves and  
installed exactly as shown (see Figure 4-2).  
4-3 Using (1) 3/16" hex key completely remove  
motor shipping bolt from motor pan (see Figure  
4-3) and retain the bolt after removing.  
NOTE: Removing shipping bolt will create  
spring-loaded tension to drive belt  
and make it tight.  
4-4 Carefully lay unit back over to the upright  
position.  
Step 5: LOCkING THE TREADLES  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 4.  
5-1 Line up the treadles until they are parallel with  
each other.  
5-2 Move the locking lever downward and to the left  
and then upward into the ‘locked’ position with  
your foot (see Figure 5-1). You may need to  
gently rock the treadles up and down with your  
hand until you hear a ‘click’ to lock the treadles.  
Figure 5-1  
Lever in locked position  
NOTE: Locking lever must be all the way to  
the top of the front plate. If not fully  
engaged the treadles may unlock  
during workout.  
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Step 6: INSTALLING THE UPRIGHTS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Figure 6-1  
Step 5.  
• One (1) Left Upright Support & Hydraulic  
Cylinder  
• One (1) Right Upright Support & Hydraulic  
Cylinder  
HARDWARE:  
• Two (2) 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screws  
6-1 On the base assembly screw a 5/16" x 1" button  
head screw half way in on the outside of both  
the right and left lower upright bracket (see  
Figure 6-1).  
Figure 6-2  
6-2 Place the left upright onto the left upright bracket  
(see Figure 6-2), so it rests on the button head  
screw (see Figure 6-3). Make sure the cylinder  
bracket is at the top and pointing to rear.  
6-3 Repeat this process on the right side.  
Figure 6-3  
Step 7: INSTALLING THE UPRIGHT  
JUNCTION COVERS AND  
COSMETIC PLUGS  
Locate the following for this step:  
Figure 7-1  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 6.  
• Two (2) Plastic Upright Junction Covers  
HARDWARE:  
• Four (4) Cosmetic Plugs  
7-1 Place the plastic upright junction covers onto  
the top of left upright support (see Figure 7-1).  
7-2 Insert the cosmetic plugs (2 per side) into the  
holes on the top, inside and outside of the left  
upright support (see Figure 7-2).  
Figure 7-2  
7-3 Repeat this process on the right side.  
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Step 8: INSTALLING THE CONSOLE/  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
Figure 8-1  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 7.  
• Console/Handlebar Assembly  
HARDWARE:  
• Six (6) 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screws  
• Six (6) 5/16” Flat Washers SAE  
TOOLS:  
• 3/16” Hex Key (included)  
8-1 With the help of another person, carefully lift  
the console/handlebar assembly above the tops  
of the upright supports. Feed the cable down  
the top of the right upright support (see Figure  
8-1 & 8-1A). Make sure cable extends through  
the bottom of the right upright.  
Figure 8-1A  
8-2 Slide the brackets on the console/handlebar  
assembly into the tops of the upright supports—  
both sides at the same time. Be careful when  
sliding the console/handlebar assembly onto  
the uprights to avoid damaging the electrical  
cable.  
Figure 8-2  
8-3 Attach the upright using (6) 5/16" x 1" button  
head screws and (6) 5/16" flat washers SAE  
(3 per upright). Tighten with the provided 3/16"  
hex key (see Figure 8-2).  
8-4 Pull out the wire connector at the bottom of  
the right upright support. Firmly connect the  
electrical cable at the bottom of the right upright  
support to the cable on the right side of the  
base upright bracket (see Figure 8-3).  
Figure 8-3  
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Step 9: SECURING THE CONSOLE/  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
Figure 9-1  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 8.  
HARDWARE:  
• Six (6) 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screws  
NOTE: Two (2) of the 5/16” x 1” Button Head  
screws are already inserted into the  
bottom of the right and left upright  
supports.  
• Six (6) 5/16” flat washer SAE  
TOOLS:  
• 3/16” Hex Key (included)  
9-1 With the help of another person, carefully lift  
the upright and remove the 5/16" x 1" button  
head screw at the base of the support on the  
right side. Carefully lower the upright on to the  
upright bracket base, without damaging the  
electrical cable. Repeat on the left side.  
9-2 Attach the upright using (6) 5/16" x 1" button  
head screws and (6) 5/16" flat washers SAE  
(3 per upright). Tighten with the provided 3/16"  
hex key (see Figure 9-1). Repeat this process  
on the remaining bracket.  
NOTE: Tighten the front (2) screws first  
(1 per upright) and then the (4)  
side screws (two per outward  
side of upright). Tightening in this  
order will result in a tighter fit.  
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Step 10: ATTACHING THE HYDRAULIC  
CYLINDERS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Figure 10-1  
Step 9.  
HARDWARE:  
• Two (2) 5/16” x 1-1/2” Button Head Screws  
• Two (2) 5/16” Acorn Nuts  
• Two (2) 5/16” x 1” Button Head Screws  
• Two (2) 5/16” Flat Washers  
TOOLS:  
• 3/16” Hex Key (included)  
• 9/16” Open End Wrench (included)  
10-1 First bolt the dial end of the cylinders to the  
uprights using (1) 5/16" x 1-1/2" button head  
screw and (1) 5/16" acorn nut, per side.  
Figure 10-2  
Tighten with the provided 9/16" open end  
wrench and 3/16" hex key (see Figure 10-1).  
10-2 Make sure that the white arrows located on  
the Workout Level Setting Dials at the top of  
the Hydraulic Cylinders face the rear of the  
machine where you can easily see them during  
your workout.  
10-3 Starting on the right side, pull the cylinder  
down and place the eyelet on the Cylinder  
Stud protruding from the treadles. Attach the  
hydraulic cylinder using (1) 5/16" x 1" button  
head screws and (1) 5/16" flat washers (see  
Figure 10-2).  
10-4 Repeat this process on the 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.  
Step 11: INSPECTING ASSEMBLY  
11-1 Remove the protective plastic film from the  
console face. Inspect all attachments you have  
made thus far and tighten all bolts securely  
before proceeding to Step 12.  
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Step 12: MOUNTING THE FRAME COVERS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 11.  
• Left Plastic Frame Cover  
• Right Plastic Frame Cover  
Figure 12-1  
HARDWARE:  
• Six (6) #10 Phillips Head screws  
TOOLS:  
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver (included)  
12-1 Using the provided #2 Phillips screwdriver,  
mount the left and right Plastic Frame Covers  
to the sides of the base frame using (6) #10  
Phillips head screws (3 per side—see Figures  
12-1 & 12-2).  
Figure 12-2  
Step 13: MOUNTING THE REAR COVER  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 12.  
• Rear Cover  
Figure 13-1  
HARDWARE:  
• Four (4) #10 Phillips Head Screws  
TOOLS:  
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver (included)  
13-1 Using the provided #2 Phillips screwdriver,  
mount the rear cover to the back of frame (see  
Figure 13-1) using (4) #10 Phillips head screws  
(2 per side—see Figure 13-2).  
Figure 13-2  
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Step 14: MOUNTING THE DRIVE COVERS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 13.  
• Left side Plastic Drive Cover  
• Right side Plastic Drive Cover  
HARDWARE:  
Figure 14-1  
• Six (6) #10 Phillips Head Screws  
TOOLS:  
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver (included)  
14-1 Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, mount the  
left and right plastic drive covers to the sides of  
the base using (6) #10 Phillips head screws (3  
per side—see Figure 14-1).  
Step 15: ATTACHING THE SIDE FOOT  
SUPPORT PLATFORMS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 14.  
• Left side Foot Support Platform  
• Right side Foot Support Platform  
Figure 15-1  
HARDWARE:  
• Six (6) 1/4” X 1” Flat Head Screws  
TOOLS:  
• 5/16” Hex Key (included)  
15-1 Using the 5/16" hex key mount the side foot  
support platforms to each treadle with three  
(3) 1/4" x 1" flat head screws (3 per side—see  
Figure 15-1 & 15-2).  
Figure 15-2  
NOTE: Make sure that the walking belts  
on either side do not get trapped  
under the Side Foot Support  
Platforms when you mount them.  
You may need to adjust the  
position of the platforms if the belts  
rub against the Side Foot Support  
Platforms.  
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Step 16: AFFIx TreadClimber DECALS  
Locate the following for this step:  
PARTS:  
Treadle decal  
1 per side  
Drive decal  
1 per side  
TreadClimber® Base & Treadle Assembly from  
Step 15.  
HARDWARE:  
• Two (2) Treadle Decals  
• Two (2) Drive Cover Decals  
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16-1 There are four places on the Bowflex  
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TreadClimber exercise machine where you  
Figure 16-1  
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will need to affix the enclosed TreadClimber  
Decals (see Figure 16-1 and Illustration 16-  
A). Clean the application surface with a wet  
cloth and dry thoroughly before affixing decal.  
Position the decal above the application  
surface to center it before removing from the  
sticky backing and pressing onto the base  
surface.  
Illustration 16-A:  
TreadClimber Drive and  
Treadle Decals  
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16-2 Gently wipe the affixed decal with your hand  
or a cloth to remove air bubbles.  
Step 17: INSPECTING ASSEMBLY  
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17-1 Now that you have assembled your Bowflex  
failure to visually check and test assembly  
before use can cause damage to the  
TreadClimber® machine and serious injury  
to users and bystanders and can also  
compromise the effectiveness of your  
exercise program.  
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TreadClimber exercise machine, it is VERY  
IMPORTANT to tighten all screws and bolts  
and visually inspect the TreadClimber  
machine. Make sure that your TreadClimber  
machine has been assembled correctly  
and securely, and that there are no loose,  
uncovered or unattached parts prior to use.  
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Step 18 – ATTACHING THE POWER CORD  
18-1 Make sure that the Main Power Switch is  
in the ‘Off’ position, then carefully insert the  
power cord into the Incoming Power Plug at  
the rear of the base unit (Figure 18-1). Always  
plug into the base before plugging into the  
wall outlet.  
Figure 18-1  
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NOTE: Your TreadClimber machine plugs  
into any standard grounded (three-  
prong) wall outlet and feeds into an  
incoming power plug on the back  
of the base. NEVER remove the  
grounding prong from the power plug  
and never use a two-prong adapter  
without grounding wire!  
Incoming Power Plug  
Main Power Switch  
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Step 19: CALIBRATION PROCESS (TC3000 and TC5000 only)  
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failure to calibrate your machine prior to use could result in machine failure  
and could cause injury.  
during the entire calibration process, stand on the side foot support platforms or rubber  
mat only, do not stand on the walking belts!  
DO NOT STEP ON THE BELTS DURING  
THIS ENTIRE PROCESS.  
Owners of the TC3000 or TC5000 will need to  
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calibrate the TreadClimber machine before they  
can begin exercising. Owners of the TC1000 do not  
need to complete this step.  
Figure 19-1  
Calibrating the TC3000 and TC5000 is an important  
part of troubleshooting maintenance.  
Main Power Switch “On”  
NOTE: You will also need to re-calibrate  
your machine in the event of  
a power outage or if you have  
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replaced a TreadClimber  
component, such as a belt, or  
motor.  
19-1 Plug power cord into wall outlet.  
19-2 Turn on Main Power Switch (see Figure 19-1).  
19-3 Stand on the side foot support platforms or  
rubber floor mat, DO NOT STAND ON THE  
BELTS.  
Figure 19-2  
TC5000 Power & Slower Buttons  
19-4 Insert the Safety Key, press and hold down the  
POWER button, then very quickly press and  
hold down the SLOWER button. Continue to  
hold down the POWER and SLOWER buttons  
(see Figure 19-2 for the TC5000 and Figure  
19-3 for the TC3000).  
NOTE: If the Safety Key is not fully  
inserted into the safety keyhole, the  
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19-6 While continuing to hold down the POWER  
and SLOWER buttons, remove and re-insert  
the Safety Key.  
Figure 19-3  
TC3000 Power & Slower Buttons  
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19-7 Release the POWER and SLOWER buttons.  
The TIME display will read “CAL”, “PrSS”,  
“Strt”.  
19-8 Press the START/STOP button. This will start  
the calibration procedure.  
19-9 During the calibration procedure, the belts  
will start and stop and the displays will show  
various numbers that relate to calibration—DO  
NOT INTERRUPT CALIBRATION.  
19-10 When calibration has completed “CAL”  
“PASS” will show in the TIME display.  
19-11 Remove and re-insert the Safety Key to clear  
the displays.  
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When the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise  
machine has completed calibration, you may begin  
your workout.  
NOTE: During calibration 100 ft LED on  
TC5000 signifies belt speed sensor,  
1000 ft LED is step sensor. During  
calibration, some models of the  
TC3000 will show the step sensor in  
the DISTANCE window as a heart  
and the speed sensor in the SPEED  
window as a heart.  
Explanation of Calibration Display Messages (for information only):  
During calibration, the TIME display will show you text messages updating you as to the status of  
calibration. When there is no text message in the TIME display window, the other displays will show the  
following:  
HEART RATE (TC5000 Only) – will show the status of the motor control relay.  
• “ON” signifies the power relay is on and energizing the motor.  
• “OFF” signifies the motor control relay is off and not energizing the motor.  
CALORIES/CAL PER MIN – will show the version number of the software.  
TIME – will show either a text message regarding auto-calibration (“d0nE”, “Strt”, etc.) or the actual  
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) number (a number that provides digital information about  
base unit functions to the console) if START/STOP, FASTER or SLOWER is pressed during  
calibration.  
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.  
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Bowflex® TreadClimber® 100% Satisfaction Guarantee  
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We want you to know that your TreadClimber machine is a superior product. Your  
satisfaction is guaranteed. If, for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your  
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TreadClimber machine, please follow the instructions below to return your merchandise  
and receive a refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling.  
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1. Call a TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) for a  
Return Authorization Number. Return Authorization will be granted if:  
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a. You purchased your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine directly from  
Nautilus, Inc.; and  
b. You are calling within 30 days of the delivery date of your merchandise.  
At the time of your Return Authorization Call, the TreadClimber® Representative will  
also give you the address where you will send your return.  
2. All returned merchandise must be properly packaged in the original boxes and in  
good condition.  
NOTE:You are responsible for return shipping and for any damage or  
loss to merchandise that occurs during return shipment.  
We highly recommend that you insure your shipment.  
3. Please mark all boxes clearly with:  
• Return Authorization Number  
Your Name  
Your Address  
Your Phone Number  
Boxes without this information clearly marked on the outside may be refused.  
4. Please make copies of your original invoice and put one in each box of merchandise.  
Nautilus, Inc. must receive your shipment within two weeks from the date the  
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TreadClimber Representative issued you your Return Authorization Number.  
Refunds may be denied or delayed if these instructions are not completely followed.  
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This TreadClimber Satisfaction Guarantee applies only to merchandise purchased by  
consumers directly from Nautilus, Inc. This guarantee does not apply to sales made by  
dealers or distributors.  
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Warranty  
What Does This Warranty Cover?  
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Nautilus, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of the Bowflex TreadClimber home fitness machine  
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that the TreadClimber machine is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for  
the purpose intended, under normal conditions, provided it receives proper care and maintenance  
as set forth herein. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or  
applicable to any other person.  
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This warranty is good only for TreadClimber products sold and used in the United States or Canada  
and does not extend to any territories or countries outside the United States and Canada. Unauthorized  
tampering with or opening the unit will void the warranty. Do not attempt to make any repair yourself to  
the motor.  
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Additionally, this warranty will not cover any commercial use of the TreadClimber machine. This  
includes gyms, corporations, clubs and any public or privately incorporated agency that has a  
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TreadClimber machine for use by its members, employees or affiliates.  
How Long Does Warranty Coverage Last?  
TC1000  
Residential  
Commercial  
This warranty is void if  
TreadClimber machine  
is used in a Commercial  
Environment.  
• 1 Year on Motor  
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• 1 Year on Electronics  
• 1 Year on all Other Parts  
• 1 Year on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
TC3000  
Residential  
Commercial  
This warranty is void if  
TreadClimber machine  
is used in a Commercial  
Environment.  
• 3 Years on Motor  
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• 2 Years on Electronics  
• 2 Years on all Other Parts  
• 1 Year on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
TC5000  
Residential  
Commercial  
This warranty is void if  
TreadClimber machine  
is used in a Commercial  
Environment.  
• 5 Years on Motor  
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• 3 Years on Electronics  
• 3 Years on all Other Parts  
• 2 Years on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
These warranties cover all defects in material or workmanship of the TC1000, TC3000 or TC5000.  
Warranties do not cover commercial use or misuse and abuse by the consumer.  
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To make this warranty effective, you must completely fill out the TreadClimber Warranty Registration  
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Card within 30 days of the purchase of your TreadClimber machine, and return it to the address on the  
Warranty Registration Card.  
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Warranty  
Warranty Does Not Cover  
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• A Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine purchased for commercial or institutional use.  
• Damage due to use by persons who weigh more than 300 pounds (136 Kilograms).  
• Damage due to abuse, accident, failure to follow instructions or warnings in the Owner’s Manual,  
misuse, mishandling, accident or Acts of God (such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, power surges,  
etc.).  
• Damage due to normal wear and tear.  
Exclusions  
THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL  
OTHER WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NAUTILUS, INC. SPECIFICALLY  
DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR  
STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM THE COURSE OF  
DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. NO NAUTILUS, INC. AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO  
MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY.  
What Nautilus, Inc. Will Do  
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During your Warranty Coverage Period, Nautilus, Inc. will repair any TreadClimber machine that proves to  
be defective in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, Nautilus, Inc. will either replace  
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your TreadClimber machine or refund your purchase price, less shipping and handling.  
Nautilus, Inc. reserves the right to substitute material of equal or better quality if identical materials are not  
available at the time of service under this Warranty. The replacement of the product under the terms of the  
Warranty in no way extends the Warranty period.  
Limitation of Remedies  
THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF  
ANY COMPONENT DEEMED BY NAUTILUS, INC. TO BE DEFECTIVE UNDER THE TERMS AND  
CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IN NO EVENT WILL NAUTILUS,  
INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR ECONOMIC  
DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,  
PRODUCT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT) OR FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT,  
DATA, PRIVACY OR FOR ANY PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE  
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OF THE TREADCLIMBER EVEN IF NAUTILUS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS  
OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL TYPE DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU.  
How to Get Service  
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Return the defective part at your expense to the address given you by a Bowflex TreadClimber  
Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).  
Always include an explanation of the problem with service shipments.  
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For information, contact a TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458). Adequate  
protective packaging of the defective parts or unit and cost of shipping to the above address are your  
responsibility.  
The required part or unit will be returned to you at the company’s expense.  
How State Law Applies  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state  
to state.  
After Your Warranty Expires  
Once your warranty has expired, Nautilus, Inc. will still assist you with replacements or repairs to parts and  
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labor, but you will be charged for these services. Call a TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS  
(1-800-628-8458) for information on post-warranty parts and services.  
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Bowflex® TreadClimber® Warranty Registration Card  
IMPORTANT! MAIL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE  
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – THANK YOU  
1. Mr.  
Name:  
Address:  
City:  
2. Mrs.  
3. Ms.  
4. Miss  
Customer ID from Invoice  
Apt. #:  
Zip:  
State:  
Phone number:  
E-Mail address:  
Is this your primary address? Yes No  
Place of purchase:  
Date of purchase:  
Purchaser date of birth:  
Gender: Male Female  
Marital status: Married Single  
Including yourself, total number of people living in your household: (Examples: 01, 02, 03 …)  
Would you like to receive additional information on healthy lifestyle products? Yes No  
Which best describes your family income:  
Under $15,000  
$25,000 – $34,999  
$35,000 – $49,999  
$50,000 – $74,999  
$75,000 – $99,999  
$100,000 – $149,999  
Over $150,000  
$15,000 – $24,999  
What other types of exercise equipment do you own?  
Did you receive this item as a gift? Yes No  
Name of original purchaser:  
Original purchaser customer ID number:  
Thanks for filling out this questionnaire. Your answers are important to us. Please check here if you would prefer  
not to obtain information on new and interesting opportunities from other exciting companies.  
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What Is Covered  
TreadClimber TC1000  
materials or workmanship. In the event  
repair is not possible, Nautilus, Inc. will either  
replace your TreadClimber machine or  
refund your purchase price, less shipping  
and handling  
Nautilus, Inc. warrants to the original  
purchaser of the TreadClimber home  
fitness machine that the TreadClimber  
• 1 year on Motor  
• 1 year on Electronics  
• 1 year on all Other Parts  
• 1 year on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
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machine is free from defects in materials  
or workmanship, with the exceptions stated  
below. This warranty is not transferable  
or applicable to any person other than the  
original purchaser and is only applicable for  
products sold and used in the United States  
or Canada. Unauthorized tampering with or  
opening the unit will void the warranty.  
How To Get Service  
Warranties Do Not Cover  
Return the defective part, at your expense, to  
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• A TreadClimber machine purchased for  
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the address given to you by a TreadClimber  
commercial or institutional use.  
Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-  
628-8458). Include an explanation of the  
problem. Adequate protective packaging  
of the defective parts or unit and cost of  
shipping are your responsibility. The repaired  
part or unit will be returned to you at the  
company's expense.  
• Damage due to use by persons who weigh  
more than 300 pounds.  
• Damage due to abuse, accident, failure  
to follow instructions or warnings in the  
Owner’s Manual, misuse, mishandling,  
accident or Acts of God (such as floods or  
power surges).  
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TreadClimber TC5000  
• 5 years on Motor  
• 3 years on Electronics  
• 3 years on all Other Parts  
• 2 years on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
How State Law Applies  
• Damage due to normal wear and tear.  
What We Will Do  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
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TreadClimber TC3000  
• 3 years on Motor  
• 2 years on Electronics  
• 2 years on all Other Parts  
• 1 year on Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
During your Warranty Coverage Period,  
Nautilus, Inc. will repair any TreadClimber  
machine that proves to be defective in  
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Getting Started  
Before You Start  
1. Make sure you have calibrated your machine (TC3000 or TC5000 only) as outlined in Step 19 of the  
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Assembly Guide before using your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine for the first time.  
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2. Determine your workout mode (treadmill, stair-stepper or TreadClimber mode).  
NOTE: If you are working out in treadmill mode, you must lock the treadles by following the locking  
procedure in the Locking the Treadles section in this manual.  
3. Adjust the Workout Level Settings on the Hydraulic Cylinders following the procedure in the Adjusting  
Workout Level Settings section on Page 33.  
Do not stand on the machine while adjusting hydraulic resistance settings.  
4. If you are using the Heart Rate Monitor (TC5000 only), thoroughly follow the heart rate transmitter  
chest-strap directions in the Remote Heart Module section in this manual.  
5. Plug the power cord into the base of the machine and into a grounded AC wall outlet. Always plug  
into the machine before plugging into the wall outlet.  
Main Power Switch “On”  
Main Power Switch “Off”  
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NOTE: The TreadClimber machine may be equipped with an external circuit breaker.  
6. Main Power Switch.  
Power 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 (TC3000 and TC5000): The console will not light up until you turn on the console  
by pressing the POWER Button (START/STOP Button for the TC1000).  
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• Position the power cord along the side of the TreadClimber machine, making sure that it is out  
of your way when you dismount the machine. Always take care when securing the power plug to  
prevent stepping on it and always check the placement of the cord and plug before beginning your  
workout.  
7. Straddle the belts and stand on the Side Foot Support Platforms. Insert the Safety Key into the Safety  
Keyhole and clip the Safety Key cord to your clothing.  
• The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not properly inserted  
into the Safety Keyhole.  
• In the event of an emergency, you may need to pull the Safety Key out  
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while the TreadClimber machine is in motion. Be aware that this will cut  
all power to the console and the belts will stop quickly (brace yourself—  
this is an abrupt stop).  
You should always wear the Safety Key clip attached to your clothing  
during workouts to be prepared to stop the belts quickly, if ever necessary.  
Safety key and Cord  
(TC5000 & TC3000)  
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Getting Started  
8. Begin your workout using the appropriate instructions for your selected workout mode.  
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NOTE: Resistance and weight settings are what your Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine  
uses to calculate your calories burned (TC3000 and TC5000). If your Workout Level or  
weight changes, you must remember to change your settings on the console to insure  
accurate calorie burn calculation.  
Select Your Workout Level  
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY  
EXERCISE PROGRAM. Only he or she can determine the exercise program  
that is appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have not been  
exercising or are pregnant or have a heart condition or any physical limitation, failure  
to consult your physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as using the  
Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine, could result in serious injury or death.  
If while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine you have any pain or  
tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint, light-  
headed or dizzy or have any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult your physician  
immediately.  
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Your TreadClimber machine uses Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders  
to absorb your steps and cushion your joints—reducing your overall  
fatigue and eliminating muscle strain.  
Workout Level Settings range from 1 to 12. Workout Level 1 is the  
easiest workout and Level 12 is the most difficult workout.  
Your personal setting will depend on four factors:  
Your weight  
Your fitness level  
• The average speed of the belts during your workout  
Hydraulic Cylinders  
• How deep you want to step  
To increase your overall calorie burn, raise your belt speed or raise your Workout Level Setting one or  
two levels above your suggested level. Raising your Workout Level allows you to take deeper steps,  
helping your abdominal, gluteus, quadriceps and lower back muscles to work harder, burning more  
calories, particularly at higher belt speeds.  
The following suggested Workout Level Guide is based on average fitness levels and a belt speed of 2  
MPH (3.2 KPH) or slower. You should always assess whether that setting is right for you based on your  
individual needs and fitness level and adjust your  
Workout Level Settings accordingly.  
As your endurance levels increase, you may find  
that your Workout Level has risen, however, you  
need to always select a low enough setting that  
you don’t “Bottom out”.  
NOTE: “Bottoming out” happens when the treadle is  
not adequately supporting your weight (Refer  
to Workout Level Guide diagram). When this  
is the case, the treadles may bump against  
the base if you use too much force on your  
down-ward step. Use a low enough Workout  
Level Setting to support your weight for the  
entirety of your step.  
Workout Level Guide  
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never change your Workout level settings without  
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stopping the bowflex TreadClimber belts and getting  
completely off the machine! failure to do so could result in  
injury.  
Adjusting Workout Level Settings  
If you wish to change your Workout Level Settings during a  
workout, you must get off the machine before changing the settings.  
Workout Level Settings are dials located at the top of the Hydraulic  
Cylinders. Use the dial to line up your desired level with the white  
arrow.  
Remember, setting 1 offers the minimum depth of change of  
the treadles while setting 12 offers the greatest depth of treadle  
movement.  
Resistance Arrow  
NOTE: Although the Workout Level Dial can move continuously  
in either direction, it is recommended that you only rotate the dial clockwise to setting 12  
and counterclockwise to setting 1.  
Workout Level Settings may be adjusted incrementally if that best suits your body weight, fitness level  
and workout preferences (i.e. you may set the Resistance Arrow midway between Levels 2 and 3).  
Always verify that the Workout Level Settings are correct for your unique physical needs, and adjust your  
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settings whenever needed to keep the TreadClimber machine best attuned to your fitness requirements.  
Because the Workout Levels are specific to your body weight, you should not need to change them very  
frequently. Any time you change the Workout Level Dial Settings, you need to also input that Workout  
Level into the console during setup so that the CALORIE display accurately reflects calories burned  
(TC3000 or TC5000 only).  
NOTE:Actual Workout Level Settings are changed manually, using the Workout Level dials  
located on each Hydraulic Cylinder, but you will also need to input your Workout Level  
into the console for calorie burn calculations.  
If your actual Workout Level Setting is incremental, input your level as the nearest whole number.  
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When not in use, always lock the treadles and remove the  
safety Key for safe storage.  
This could prevent unsupervised use and/or accidents.  
Pausing or Stopping  
Pausing or Stopping the TC3000 and TC5000  
1. Step off of the belts onto the Side Foot Support Platforms on either side of the treadles.  
2. Press START/STOP to stop the belts and console displays, (if you are in stair-stepper mode,  
pressing START/STOP will stop the console displays).  
Belts will slow down to a complete stop. Final workout information will be displayed in the display  
windows: HEART RATE (TC5000 only), TIME, TOTAL CALORIES BURNED, TOTAL STEPS and  
TOTAL DISTANCE/MILES.  
Windows that display multiple workout information (such as CALORIES/CAL PER MIN) will  
toggle between their final results every 6 seconds until the workout is resumed or the console is  
turned off.  
3. You may restart your workout by pushing the START/STOP button again.  
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If you do not push START/STOP again to resume your workout within 5 minutes, your Bowflex  
TreadClimber exercise machine will automatically power off the console. Workout information  
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will be cleared when power to the console is shut off.  
4. You may shut off power to the console manually by pushing the POWER button. If this is  
done during the workout, the console will turn off and the belt will slow to a complete stop. All  
information from your workout will be cleared.  
5. Turn off the Main Power Switch at the base of the machine.  
6. Lock the treadles and remove the Safety Key for safe storage when not in use.  
NOTE: In case of emergency, you may shut off power by pulling out the Safety Key  
but this will abruptly stop the belts as well as clearing all workout information  
from the display windows.  
Pausing or Stopping the TC1000  
1. Step off the treadles onto the side foot support platforms.  
2. Press START/STOP to slow the belts to a stop.  
3. If you wish to reset your workout numbers, press the RESET button. RESET only works when  
the belts are not moving.  
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4. Make sure to turn off the base power switch and unplug the TreadClimber machine when you  
have finished your workout.  
5. Lock the treadles and remove the Safety Key for safe storage when not in use.  
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Getting Started  
TC5000 Features  
TC5000 Displays  
• HEART RATE/BEATS PER MIN – Displays your heart rate in beats per minute when you  
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are correctly wearing and using the TreadClimber heart rate transmitter chest-strap or a  
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TreadClimber compatible heart rate transmitter chest-strap.  
• CALORIES/CALORIES PER MINUTE – This screen will toggle between total calories burned  
(whole number) and calories per minute (includes one decimal place—e.g. 15.5).  
TIME – Counts up in minutes and seconds the total time of your workout (e.g. 24:22 minutes).  
• MILES/TOTAL STEPS – This is the miles (or kilometers) displayed 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  
Taken = 100 feet). After 1000 feet, this display starts over again at 100 feet.  
Quick Start  
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QUICK START – The TC5000 has a Quick Start function for your TreadClimber machine or treadmill  
workouts that will bypass having to verify your weight and Workout Level Settings. Make sure you lock  
the treadles following the Locking the Treadles instructions on Page 43 before starting a treadmill  
workout.  
NOTE: Quick Start always reverts to the last workout mode used. If you are not going to use  
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TreadClimber machine in the same mode as your last usage, you cannot use the Quick  
Start function.  
1. Push and hold the START/STOP button for two seconds—this will revert weight and Workout  
Level to the last numbers saved. (Note: The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not  
properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole.)  
2. Press the FASTER button to start the belts at 0.7 MPH (1.1 KPH), or start stepping for a stair-  
stepper workout.  
3. Once the belts have started, you may step onto the treadles at any time.  
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4. Press FASTER again to increase belt speed (for treadmill and TreadClimber modes).  
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Getting Started  
Remote Heart Module (TC5000 Only)  
The Remote Heart Module and Heart Rate Transmitter are features on the  
TC5000 only. You may use the TC5000 Heart Rate Transmitter or any other  
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Heart Rate Transmitter that is compatible with the TreadClimber TC5000 to  
help keep yourself within your target fat-burning heart rate zone during your  
workout.  
NOTE: A Heart Rate Strap with a non-replaceable battery is included.  
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It will work with Polar watches. To promote contact it should  
be wet with perspiration, gel or saliva. To promote maximum  
life, it must be rinsed with clean water and dried after each use.  
A one year life is expected, replacement part T41 is available  
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from Polar or Nautilus, Inc.  
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How to Use Your Chest Strap: Using the Bowflex TreadClimber heart rate transmitter chest  
strap, you can monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout:  
1. The heart rate  
transmitter is  
2. Adjust the strap  
length to fit snugly  
and comfortably  
against your skin.  
Secure the strap  
around your chest,  
just below the  
3. Lift the transmitter  
off your chest and  
moisten the two  
4. Check that the  
wet electrode areas  
are firmly against  
your skin.  
attached to a chest  
strap to keep your  
hands free during  
your workout.  
grooved electrode  
areas on the back.  
Attach the transmitter  
to the elastic chest  
strap.  
chest muscles,  
and buckle it.  
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5. The transmitter will send your heart rate to the TreadClimber machine’s receiver and your Beats Per  
Minute (BPM) will be displayed in the HEART RATE display within a matter of several seconds.  
6. Always remove the transmitter before cleaning the chest strap. Clean the chest strap regularly with  
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.  
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Replacement chest straps are available by calling your TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-  
NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).  
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never immerse the heart rate Transmitter in waterdoing so could permanently damage  
the monitor and cause it to malfunction.  
If the Heart Rate Transmitter is not sending a signal to your console, check to make certain that the metal  
electrodes on the chest strap are connecting with your skin. You may need to lightly wet the circles so  
they adhere.  
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If no signal appears or you need further information, please call a TreadClimber Representative  
at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).  
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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. It should be remembered that individuals of the same age might have quite  
different maximum heart rates. It is more accurate to calculate this value by undergoing a stress test  
than by using an age-related formula.  
On the other hand, your resting heart rate is greatly influenced by endurance training. The typical adult  
has a resting heart rate of about 72 BPM whereas highly trained runners may have readings of 40 BPM  
or lower.  
The heart rates below are based on average fitness of persons of the age indicated. You may be more  
or less fit, and your actual maximum heart rate and zones may be correspondingly higher or lower. You  
should therefore consult your physician for the maximum heart rate that is right for you and the 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 fat your body will burn.  
The graph below is merely a guideline, showing the generally suggested target heart rate for persons  
your age. As noted above, your optimal target rate may be higher or lower, depending on your fitness.  
Consult your physician for your individual target heart rate.  
Using the graph below as a guideline, raise and lower the intensity of your workout to keep within the  
suggested target heart rate for your age.  
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TC3000 Displays  
• CLIMB/TOTAL STEPS – This displays the total steps you have taken since starting your workout.  
• CALORIES/CALORIES PER MINUTE: This screen toggles between the total calories burned  
(whole number) and calories per minute (to one decimal place).  
• 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 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  
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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 one decimal point, e.g. 3.4 Miles)  
for this workout.  
• RESET – This button resets all values in the Displays to zero after you have Paused or Stopped  
your workout.  
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Setting English or Metric Measurement Units (TC3000 and TC5000)  
You can configure the TC5000 and TC3000 Consoles to display in Miles or Kilometers:  
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1. Turn the Main Power Switch on the Bowflex TreadClimber base to ‘On’.  
2. Remove the Safety Key.  
3. Press and hold the START/STOP button.  
4. Insert the Safety Key while holding down the START/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.  
English Measurement Display  
Metric Measurement Display  
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 Standard and Metric  
English Measurement—150 Pounds  
Metric Measurement—68 kilograms  
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Walking Belt Adjustment  
If either of the walking belts seem to be tracking excessively to one side or the other, adjustments can be  
made at the front roller of each treadle.  
Misalignment Test and Resolution  
Visual Test – Standing beside the unit, set the speed at 2 mph. Standing in front 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 in full turn increments to realign belt. If the belt  
seems to be tracking too far to the left, do the same thing on the left adjustment bolt for that roller.  
Exploded View  
Adjustment  
Bolts  
Adjustment  
Bolts  
Walking Belt Alignment  
NOTE: Belts should not be so tight that you cannot get your hand snugly under them when  
machine is turned off and unplugged.  
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Determining Your Fitness Level  
Endurance is an important way to determine your fitness level. Before you begin exercising on your  
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Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine, you will want to benchmark your current endurance level,  
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based on how well you feel after you take these quick tests on your TreadClimber machine. To do these  
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tests, you’ll need to use your TreadClimber machine in all exercise modes (TreadClimber , treadmill  
and stair-stepper modes).  
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TAkING THESE TESTS. Only he or she can determine  
whether they may not be appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have not been  
exercising or are pregnant or have a heart condition or any physical limitation, failure to consult your  
physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as these three tests, could result in serious injury  
or death. If while taking the tests, you have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat,  
shortness of breath, feel faith, light-headed or dizzy or have any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult  
your physician.  
These three quick tests should help you determine at what level you should start training:  
Test 1  
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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 33), and gradually increase your speed for the next 30 seconds until you reach 2 MPH or  
until you feel that you are at your personal maximum exertion.  
2. Continue for another 15 seconds at that speed, then step off the treadles onto the Side Foot  
Support Platforms and press START/STOP to stop the belts.  
3. Once the belts have stopped, breathe in and out slowly a few times, and then review your level  
of exertion based on the below scale:  
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION SCALE  
1. Sluggish – heart rate not raised  
2. Comfortable – strolling rather than exercising  
3. Alert and moving – not exerting yourself  
4. Heart rate up – feel activated  
5. Moderate exercise – feel aerobic and warmed up  
6. Invigorated and healthy but could tire out soon  
7. Breathing heavier – pushing yourself  
8. Panting hard – feeling muscle burn  
9. Sharp increase in exertion – almost at maximum effort  
10. Maximum effort – could collapse if pace continued  
Based on the above scale:  
• Beginner Level perceives exertion at 8, 9 or 10  
• Intermediate Level perceives their exertion at 4, 5, 6 or 7  
• Advanced Level perceives exertion at 1, 2 or 3  
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Test 2  
1. Change over to Treadmill mode (see Locking the Treadles section in this manual) and begin a  
workout at 0.7 MPH (0.5 for TC1000), gradually increasing your speed for the next 30 seconds,  
raising speed until you reach 2 MPH or until you feel that you are at your personal maximum  
exertion.  
2. Continue for another 15 seconds at that speed, then step off the treadles onto the Side Foot  
Support Platforms and press START/STOP to stop the belts.  
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 listed under Test 1 of the Workout  
Instructions section of this manual.  
Test 3  
1. Change over to the Stair-Stepper mode using the easiest workout resistance for your weight  
(see the Workout Level Guide table in the Select Your Workout Level section of this manual),  
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 your level of exertion based on the  
Perceived Exertion Scale listed under Test 1 of the Workout Instructions section of this manual.  
Assessment  
After finishing all endurance tests, add the totals of your perceived exertion for Tests 1, 2 and 3 together  
and divide by three. If your score is:  
8 - 10: use the BEGINNER LEVEL workouts on Page 50.  
4 - 7: use the INTERMEDIATE LEVEL workouts on Page 50.  
1 - 3: use the ADVANCED LEVEL workouts on Page 50.  
If at any time you wish to raise your endurance, you should retest your Perceived Exertion Level.  
If you follow our workout program, you should see a marked improvement in your endurance after just a  
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Treadmill Workout  
Treadles  
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Each Bowflex TreadClimber treadle is a separate treadmill with its own belt, however both treadles are  
driven by the same axle and motor. This assures that each belt travels at the same speed. Further, the  
treadles are interconnected, which provides a balanced relationship between the left and right sides during  
the workout to give the most cushioned effect to your joints.  
Locking the Treadles for Treadmill Workout  
You may lock the right and left treadles together to get a treadmill workout at a 10% incline. This incline  
will increase your overall calorie burn at a slower speed when compared to a standard treadmill.  
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To avoid possible unintended actuations of the treadles  
with resulting injury, disconnect all power to machine  
before locking or unlocking treadles.  
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The TreadClimber machine is equipped with a treadle-locking lever that can be manipulated with  
your foot.  
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1. Turn off all power to the TreadClimber machine and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.  
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2. Stand on the ground in front of the TreadClimber machine and move the treadles together until  
they line up next to each other.  
3. Move the locking lever downward and to the left and then upward into the ‘locked’ position with  
your foot. You may need to gently rock the treadles up and down with your hand to lock the treadles  
- you will hear a ‘click’.  
NOTE: Locking lever must be all the way to the top of the front plate. If not fully  
engaged the treadles may unlock during workout.  
4. Insert power cord into the wall outlet and turn on the Main Power Switch. Follow the Starting a  
Treadmill Workout instructions for your model on Page 45 to work out in treadmill mode.  
Lever in unlocked position for  
TreadClimber® mode  
Lever in locked position for treadmill mode  
5. To release the treadles, turn off the Main Power switch and push the lever downward and to the  
right with your foot.  
NOTE:You will not need to manually change the Workout Level Settings on the  
Hydraulic Cylinders for a treadmill workout.  
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Starting a Treadmill Workout (TC3000 and TC5000)  
1. Make sure you have locked the treadles, following the guidelines in the Locking the Treadles  
section in this manual.  
2. Push POWER to turn on the Console. The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not  
properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole.  
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To avoid injury, do not stand on the treadles while starting  
or stopping the walking belts.  
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3. Input your weight. For first time use, follow the weight-input instructions for Starting a Bowflex  
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TreadClimber Workout on Page 47.  
4. When your weight is displayed accurately, push START/STOP one time.  
5. Input a Workout Level Setting of 0 for treadmill workout once you have locked the treadles.  
Remember to change your Workout Level Setting to 0 every time you work out in treadmill mode  
in order to insure that the CALORIE display accurately shows your calories burned.  
6. When your Workout Level is displayed accurately, push START/STOP once 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.  
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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 increase or decrease belt speed as needed.  
Starting a Treadmill Workout (TC1000)  
1. Make sure you have locked the treadles, following the guidelines in the Locking the Treadles  
section in this manual.  
2. Push START/STOP to start the walking belts (the console will NOT power up if the Safety Key  
is not properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole)—TIME starts counting as soon as you start the  
belts. Starting belt speed is 0.5 mph.  
3. Once the belts have started, you may step onto the treadles at any time.  
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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.  
4. Press FASTER or SLOWER to increase or decrease belt speed as needed.  
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Stair-Stepper Workout  
Starting a Stair-Stepper Workout (TC3000 and TC5000)  
1. Push POWER to turn on the Console (the console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not  
properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole).  
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2. Input your weight. For first time use, follow the weight-input instructions for Starting a Bowflex  
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TreadClimber Workout on Page 47.  
3. When your weight is displayed accurately, push START/STOP one time.  
4. Input your Workout Level Setting. For first time use, follow the Workout Level-input instructions  
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for Starting a Bowflex TreadClimber Workout on Page 47.  
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 total steps taken.  
NOTE: Miles/Total Steps display will toggle between miles and total steps every 6  
seconds.  
Starting a Stair-Stepper Workout (TC1000)  
1. DO NOT press START/STOP.  
2. Begin stepping, however, remember that the TIME, SPEED and DISTANCE displays will not  
display your workout information.  
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Bowflex TreadClimber Workout  
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A TreadClimber workout combines stair-stepping with moving belts and gently supported resistance,  
providing you a workout that burns calories faster than almost any cardiovascular exercise machine you  
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have ever experienced. While you may use your TreadClimber machine in treadmill and stair-stepping  
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modes in addition to the TreadClimber mode, you will experience the best calorie and fat-burning when  
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working out in TreadClimber mode.  
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Starting a TreadClimber Workout (TC3000 and TC5000)  
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do not stand on the treadles while starting or stopping  
the walking belts — to do so could cause injury.  
1. Push POWER to turn on the Console. The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not  
properly inserted into the Safety Keyhole.  
2. Input your weight.  
FOR FIRST TIME USE: A default weight of 150 lbs will show in the digital displays.  
Display: 150 lbs  
Use the FASTER or SLOWER buttons to increase or decrease to your actual weight. The  
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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.  
Display: Workout Level 12  
Use the FASTER or SLOWER buttons to change the digital display setting to your actual  
workout level setting.  
NOTE:Actual Workout Level Settings are changed manually, using the Workout Level  
dials located on each Hydraulic Cylinder, but you will also need to input your  
Workout Level into the console for calorie burn calculations (see Page 33).  
5. When your Workout Level is displayed accurately, push START/STOP once again. This will start  
the clock counting your workout TIME.  
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NOTE: Your TreadClimber machine uses your Workout Level and weight settings to  
calculate your calories burned. If your Workout Level or weight changes, you  
must remember to change your settings on the console to insure accurate  
calorie burn calculation.  
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6. Press FASTER to start the belts. Starting belt speed is 0.7 MPH (1.1 KPH).  
NOTE: Belts may take two to three seconds to start.  
7. Once the belts have started, you may step onto the treadles at any time.  
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NOTE: If you are new to the Bowflex TreadClimber machine, make sure to start your  
workout at a slower speed, gradually increasing belt speed as your endurance  
and fitness levels increase.  
8. Press FASTER or SLOWER to increase or decrease belt speed as needed.  
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Starting a TreadClimber Workout (TC1000)  
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do not stand on the treadles while starting or stopping  
the walking belts — to do so could cause injury.  
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 increase your speed. Starting belt speed is 0.5 MPH (0.8 KPH).  
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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.  
4. Press FASTER or SLOWER to increase or decrease belt speed as needed.  
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Preliminary TreadClimber Workout  
First 4 Weeks  
Based on your Perceived Exertion Level (see the Determining Your Fitness Level section at the beginning  
of the Workout Instructions section of this manual), follow the Preliminary Workout guidelines to ease  
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yourself into a weekly Bowflex TreadClimber regimen. This regimen may include varying stair-stepper,  
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treadmill and TreadClimber modes (combination elliptical, stair-stepping and treadmill) workouts or any one  
of those workouts that suits your own unique and ever-changing exercise-regimen needs.  
Remember to always use your own, best personal judgment and the advice of your physician or health  
care professional to determine how intense and how long your daily workout should be.  
Warming Up  
Before you begin any workout, you should prepare your body for increased activity by slowly raising  
your heart rate.  
Stair-stepping is one way to warm up your body slowly without fatiguing. Follow the directions in the Stair-  
Stepper Workout section in this manual to begin a stair-stepper warm-up. When you are ready to begin  
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your TreadClimber workout, all you will need to do is:  
a) Step off the treadles onto the Side Foot Support Platforms  
b) Engage the belts by pressing the FASTER button (START/STOP for the TC1000)  
Beginning Your Workout  
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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  
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wish to combine Interval Training with Steady State Training to get a varied workout.  
Interval Training involves adjusting your speed for specific lengths of time to raise and lower your heart  
rate and calorie burn. Interval training varies the intensity of your workout during one exercise session.  
Alternating high-intensity training with low-intensity rest periods will boost your metabolism and help you  
continue to burn calories even after your workout is over.  
Interval training also helps prevent the injuries often associated with repetitive endurance exercise, and  
allows you to increase your training intensity without over-training or burning out.  
Try varying your belt speed or rate of stepping from fast speeds to slower recovery speeds to begin  
building your own Interval Training regimen.  
Steady State workout involves performing one exercise at the same speed and intensity for a long  
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period of time. While there are risks to repetitive workouts, the TreadClimber machine is designed to  
cushion your joints and muscles from those stress injuries. Further, repetitive workouts can help you  
build your endurance, stamina and strength while continuing to hone and improve the tone and lean  
muscle mass in your long muscles.  
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Beginner Level  
Week 1  
Intermediate Level  
Advanced Level  
Week 1  
Week 1  
• 3 x per week – treadmill workout  
with treadles locked  
• 3 x per week, perform a  
TreadClimber workout at steady,  
• 2 days interval training –  
30 minutes  
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at 2 MPH pace for 30 minutes  
constant pace for 30 minutes  
• 1 day steady pace – 30 minutes  
Once this has become easier, retest  
your Fitness Level to determine if  
you are ready to progress to Week  
2 – your perceived exertion should  
have improved at least one point.  
Increase workout level setting  
during training weeks, if needed,  
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to maximize TreadClimber fitness  
benefits.  
Week 2  
Week 2  
Week 2  
3 x per week, perform a  
TreadClimber workout at steady,  
constant pace – 30 minutes  
• 2 days steady pace – 30 minutes  
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  
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• 1 day interval training –  
30 minutes  
Once this has become easier, retest  
your Fitness Level to determine if  
you are ready to progress to Week  
3 – your perceived exertion should  
have improved at least one point.  
Increase your workout levels  
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TreadClimber benefits.  
during training weeks, if needed,  
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to maximize TreadClimber fitness  
benefits.  
Week 3  
Week 3  
• 2 days steady pace – 30 minutes  
Use Weeks 1 and 2 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  
1 day interval training –  
30 minutes  
Increase workout level setting.  
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TreadClimber benefits.  
Week 4  
• 2 days interval training –  
30 minutes  
• 1 day steady pace – 30 minutes  
Increase workout levels 1-2 levels  
during training weeks, if needed, to  
maximize fitness benefits.  
Week 5  
Use Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 as a  
guide to help you begin building  
your own long-term fitness routine,  
adjusting your interval speeds,  
resistance, step depth, etc. in  
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benefits.  
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The Bowflex  
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TreadClimber  
Body Leanness  
Program  
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Body Leanness Program  
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The following dietary program was created for use with the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise machine  
by Dr. Ellington Darden. Please consult your physician or health care professional before beginning any  
fitness or dietary program.  
control the number and quality of calories you  
consume and drink plenty of ice-cold water.  
Introduction  
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The TreadClimber Body Leanness Program  
Before starting the exercise routine, you must be  
This program is scientifically designed for  
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familiar with your TreadClimber machine. You  
maximum fat loss over six weeks. It is important  
should experiment with finding the proper amount  
that you practice every aspect of the plan to  
of resistance and speed to use during your  
achieve optimum results.  
workouts to remain in your target fat-burning heart-  
The program separates into three two-week  
stages. During each stage you will exercise,  
rate zone.  
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before beginning this program, consult your  
physician or health care professional and  
show them this plan.  
if you experience any light-headedness,  
dizziness, or shortness of breath while  
exercising, stop the movement and consult a  
physician or health care professional.  
only your physician or health care  
professional can determine if this course  
is appropriate for your particular age and  
condition.  
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make sure you read your TreadClimber  
owners manual before attempting a workout.  
There are a few people who should not  
try this program: children and teenagers;  
pregnant women; women who are breast  
feeding; diabetics; individuals with certain  
types of heart, liver, or kidney disease;  
and those suffering from certain types of  
arthritis. This list is not all-inclusive. some  
people should follow the course only with  
their physician or health care professionals  
specific guidance.  
if you choose to use this program, you  
assume all risks, known and unknown,  
inherent to exercise and workout programs,  
diet programs, and physical changes or  
injuries that may result from the use of such  
programs.  
nautilus, inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated  
companies, will not accept any responsibility  
or liability resulting from your use of the  
body leanness program. in addition, if you  
play it safe and always consult a physician or  
have not already done so, we suggest having health care professional.  
a physician or health care professional  
review the warning for additional contra-  
indications.  
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Super-hydration aids fat loss in a number of ways.  
First, the kidneys are unable to function without  
adequate water. When they do not work to capacity  
some of their load is dumped onto the liver.  
Eating Guidelines  
You will be following a reduced-calorie nutrition  
program which is divided into three two-week  
segments. The program is a proven method for  
achieving maximum fat loss over a six-week period.  
It consists of a carbohydrate-rich, descending-  
calorie eating plan and a super-hydration routine.  
This diverts the liver from its primary function,  
which is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy.  
Because it’s performing the chores of the water-  
depleted kidneys, the liver metabolizes less fat.  
Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich,  
Second, overeating can be averted through water  
intake, as water can keep the stomach feeling full  
and satisfied between meals.  
Descending-Calorie Eating Plan:  
Approximately 60 percent of your daily calories  
should be from carbohydrates. The other 40  
percent will be equally divided between proteins  
and fats. The 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates,  
proteins, and fats is ideal for maximum fat loss.  
Third, ice-cold water requires calories to warm it to  
core body temperature. In fact, 1 gallon of ice cold  
water generates 123 calories of heat energy.  
You’ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5/8 gallons of  
water each day on the following super-hydration  
schedule:  
keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions  
to a Minimum:  
Research has established that successful dieters  
prefer the same foods each day for breakfast  
and lunch. They like variety, however, for dinner.  
Detailed menus and food choices are included  
later in this manual.  
Week 1 = drink 4.0 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
Week 2 = drink 4.5 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
Week 3 = drink 5.0 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
If you must vary from the menu items, try to stay  
within the 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates, proteins  
and fats.  
Week 4 = drink 5.5 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
For Example  
Week 5 = drink 6.0 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
Carbohydrate  
60%  
Protein  
20%  
Fat  
Daily Amount  
20%  
Calories  
Week 6 = drink 6.5 32-oz. bottles of ice-cold  
water per day.  
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Don’t be surprised if you have to make more  
than a dozen trips to the rest room, especially  
during the first week of the program. Remember,  
your body is an adaptive system and it will soon  
accommodate the increased water consumption.  
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NOTE:Although it is doubtful that you  
could ever drink too much water,  
a few ailments can be negatively  
affected by large amounts of  
fluid. For example, anyone with  
a kidney disorder or anyone who  
takes diuretics, should consult  
a physician or health care  
Super-hydrate Your System  
Drinking plenty of water is essential to the success  
of this program. Drinking the recommended  
amount of water can seem like a challenge at  
first. Stick with it. Carry a large sports bottle or  
similar item with you throughout the day. After  
several weeks, you will find that you actually  
thirst for more and more water, and the amounts  
recommended are easily reached.  
professional before going on the  
recommended water-drinking  
schedule. If you have any doubts  
about the recommendations,  
play it safe and check with  
your physician or health care  
professional.  
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Week 1 & 2:  
The Eating Plan  
Men – 1500 calories per day.  
Women – 1200 calories per day.  
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.  
Week 3 & 4:  
Every attempt has been made to utilize current  
popular brand names and accurate calorie  
counts, which are listed in the menus. But, as you  
probably realize, products are sometimes changed  
or discontinued. If a listed item is not available  
in your area, you’ll need to substitute a similar  
product. Become an informed label-reader at your  
supermarket. Ask questions about any products  
you don’t understand. Supermarket managers are  
usually helpful. If they don’t have an answer to  
your question, they will get it for you.  
Men – 1400 calories per day.  
Women – 1100 calories per day.  
Week 5 & 6:  
Men – 1300 calories per day.  
Women – 1000 calories per day.  
You’ll always have a 300-calorie breakfast, a 300-  
calorie lunch, and a 300-calorie dinner (women),  
or 500-calorie dinner (men). With each two-week  
descend, only your snack calories will change:  
from 400 to 300 to 200 calories per day (men), or  
300 to 200 to 100 calories per day (women). For  
each of your five daily meals, you’ll have at least  
three choices.  
Each day you will choose a limited selection of  
foods for breakfast and lunch. Most people can  
consume the same basic breakfast and lunch for  
months with little modification. Variety during your  
evening meal, however, will make daily eating  
interesting and enjoyable. Additionally, the eating  
plan includes a mid-afternoon and late-night snack  
to keep your energy high and your hunger low.  
Everything has been simplified so even the most  
kitchen-challenged man or woman can succeed.  
Very little cooking is required. All you need to do is  
read the menus, select your food choices, and follow  
the directions. It’s as simple as that.  
Begin Week 1 on Monday and continue through  
Sunday. Week 2 is a repeat of Week 1.  
The following is the eating plan for the next six  
weeks (calories for each food are in parentheses),  
with a Shopping List on Page 51.  
If you find that you wish to vary from the outlined  
menu items, try to stay within the 60:20:20 ratio of  
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.  
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Lunch = 300 calories.  
The Eating Plan  
Choice of one of three meals:  
Breakfast = 300 calories.  
Sandwich:  
Choice of bagel, cereal or shake:  
2 slices whole wheat bread (140)  
2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
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Bagel:  
(24)  
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1 plain bagel, Sarah Lee (frozen) (210)  
2 ounces white meat (about 8 thin slices),  
chicken or turkey (80)  
1 ounce fat-free cheese (1 1/2 slices) (50)  
[Optional: Add to bread 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (0)]  
Non-caloric beverage  
3/4 ounce light cream cheese (45)  
1/2 cup orange juice, fresh or frozen (55)  
Non-caloric beverage: any beverage without calories,  
caffeine or sodium, such as decaffeinated coffee  
or tea.  
Cereal:  
Soup (choice of one):  
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1.5 ounces (42 grams) serving equals  
approximately 165 calories.  
Healthy Choice Hearty Chicken, 15-ounce can (260),  
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or Campbell’s Healthy Request Hearty Vegetable  
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Choice of one: Kellogg’s Low Fat Granola,  
Beef, 16-ounce can (260)  
1/2 slice whole wheat bread (35)  
Non-caloric beverage  
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General Mills Honey Nut Clusters or  
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General Mills Basic 4  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
3/4 cup orange juice (82)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Chef Salad:  
2 cups lettuce, chopped (20)  
2 ounces white meat, chicken or turkey (80)  
2 ounces fat-free cheese (100)  
4 slices tomato, chopped (28)  
1 tablespoon Italian, fat-free dressing (6)  
1 slice whole wheat bread (70)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Shake (choice of one):  
Banana – Orange  
1 large banana (8 3/4 inches long) (100)  
1/2 cup orange juice (55)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
2 tablespoons wheat germ (66)  
1 teaspoon safflower oil (42)  
2 ice cubes (optional)  
Mid-Afternoon Snack:  
Men = 200 calories for Weeks 1 & 2; 150 calories for  
Weeks 3 & 4; 100 calories for Weeks 5 & 6.  
Place ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.  
Women = 150 calories for Weeks 1 & 2; 100 calories  
for Weeks 3 & 4; 50 calories for Weeks 5 & 6.  
Chocolate or Vanilla  
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1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast, Champion  
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UltraMet , or another diet shake powder that contains  
1 large banana (8 3/4 inches long) (100)  
1 apple (3-inch diameter) (100)  
the appropriate calories (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)  
1 cup skim milk (90)  
1/2 large banana (8 3/4 inches long) (50)  
1 teaspoon safflower oil (42)  
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1 teaspoon Carnation Malted Milk powder (20)  
2 ice cubes (optional)  
Place ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.  
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Dinner = 500 or 300 calories.  
Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Lean Cuisine (240)  
Men = 500 calories, Women = 300 calories  
Choice of one of three meals:  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Men add:  
2 slices whole—wheat bread (140)  
2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
Tuna Salad Dinner  
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(24)  
In a large bowl, mix the following:  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna in water (180)  
1 tablespoon Hellmann’s Light, Reduced-Calorie  
Mayonnaise (50)  
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Macaroni and Cheese, Weight Watchers (260)  
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (40)  
1/4 cup whole kernel corn, canned,  
no salt added (30)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Men add:  
Non-caloric beverage  
2 slices whole—wheat bread (140)  
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2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
Men add:  
(24)  
1/2 cup sliced white potatoes, canned (45)  
2 slices whole wheat bread (140)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Sauce over Baked  
Potato, Lean Cuisine Lunch Express (250)  
Steak Dinner  
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3 ounces lean sirloin, broiled (176)  
1/2 cup sweet peas, canned, no salt added (60)  
1/2 cup beets, canned (35)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Men add:  
2 slices whole-wheat bread (140)  
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2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
(24)  
Men add:  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
2 slices whole wheat bread (140)  
1 teaspoon Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread (12)  
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1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Country Inn Roast Turkey Classic,  
Healthy Choice (250)  
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Frozen Microwave Dinner  
Choose one of five recommended meals:  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
Men add:  
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Glazed Chicken Dinner, Lean Cuisine (230)  
2 slices whole-wheat bread (140)  
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2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Non-caloric beverage  
(24)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Men add:  
2 slices whole wheat bread (140)  
2 teaspoons Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread  
Late-Night Snack  
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Men = 200 calories for Weeks 1 & 2; 150 calories for  
Weeks 3 & 4; 100 calories for Weeks 5 & 6.  
(24)  
1/2 cup skim milk (45)  
Women = 150 calories for Weeks 1 & 2; 100 calories  
for Weeks 3 & 4; 50 calories for Weeks 5 & 6.  
Mid-Afternoon Snacks on Page 39, plus the following:  
1/2 cup low-fat frozen yogurt (100)  
2 cups light, microwave popcorn (100)  
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Shopping List  
Quantities for listed items will depend on your  
specific selections. Review your choices and  
adjust the shopping list accordingly. It may be  
helpful for you to photocopy this list each week  
before doing your shopping.  
Vegetables  
Lettuce, tomatoes, whole kernel corn (canned  
no salt added), sweet peas, (canned no salt  
added), sliced white potatoes (canned), cut beets  
(canned).  
Staples  
Dairy  
Orange juice, skim milk, whole-wheat bread,  
Promise Ultra Vegetable Oil Spread, Italian fat-  
free dressing, Dijon mustard, safflower oil, non-  
caloric beverages (tea, decaffeinated coffee, diet  
soft drinks, water).  
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Yogurt (light nonfat), cream cheese (light), cheese  
(fat-free), low-fat frozen yogurt, Carnation  
Instant Breakfast packets, Champion UltraMet  
Packets.  
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Meat, Poultry, Fish and Entrees  
Grains  
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Chicken (thin sliced), turkey (thin sliced), tuna  
(canned in water), sirloin steak (lean).  
Bagels, Sarah Lee (frozen)  
Cereals — 1.5 ounce serving equals  
approximately  
Canned soup  
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165 calories; Kellogg’s Low-Fat Granola (without  
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raisins), General Mills Honey Nut Clusters,  
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Healthy Choice Hearty Chicken, Campbell’s  
Healthy Request Hearty Vegetable Beef.  
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General Mills Basic 4.  
Wheat germ, malted milk powder, popcorn  
(microwave light).  
Frozen microwave dinners or entrees:  
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Lean Cuisine Glazed Chicken Dinner, Lean  
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Cuisine Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Lean Cuisine  
Fruits  
Lunch Express Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese over  
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Potato, Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese,  
Bananas, large (8 3/4 inches long), apples (3-inch  
diameter), cantaloupes (5-inch diameter), dried  
prunes, raisins.  
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Healthy Choice Grilled Turkey Breast.  
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Questions & Answers  
Q. Is it possible to drink too much water?  
Q. I often get headaches when I eat only 1000  
calories a day. What should I do?  
A. Certainly. To do so, however, you’d probably  
have to drink four or five times as much per  
day as I’m recommending. There are a few  
ailments that can be negatively affected by  
large amounts of fluid. If you feel you have  
a problem, check with your doctor before  
starting the program.  
A. 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.  
Some people who are used to drinking  
regular coffee with caffeine notice headaches  
when they stop consuming coffee for several  
days. If this is the case with you, you might  
want to ease off the coffee more gradually.  
Q. Is bottled water better than tap water?  
A. Research shows that bottled water is not  
always higher quality water than tap water.  
The decision to drink bottled water or not is  
usually one of taste. If you dislike the taste of  
your tap water, then drink your favorite bottled  
water. But first you might want to try a twist of  
lemon or lime added to the water from your  
tap. Some people say it makes a significant  
difference in the taste.  
Q. I don’t like red meat. I notice that the Lean  
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Cuisine Lasagna with Meat Sauce contains  
beef. What can I substitute for it?  
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A. Lean Cuisine has many other frozen dinners  
that you may substitute for Lasagna with Meat  
Sauce. Try to find one that contains the same  
calories, with approximately 15 to 20 percent  
of the calories coming from fat. Some of the  
Q. I’m a middle-aged woman who gets black and  
blue marks on my legs when I diet. Am I doing  
anything wrong?  
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Lean Cuisine dinners actually have too little  
fat for my nutritional requirements.  
Q. May I have dinner for lunch and lunch  
for dinner?  
A. I doubt you are doing anything wrong. Such  
black and blue marks are usually the result of  
an increased level of estrogen circulating in  
your body, which weakens the walls of the  
capillaries and causes them to break under  
the slightest pressure. When this happens,  
blood escapes and a bruise occurs. Estrogen  
is broken down in the liver, and so is fat.  
When you are dieting, your liver breaks down  
the fat, leaving a lot more estrogen in the  
bloodstream.  
A. Yes.  
Q. I tend to get a headache when I drink cold  
water. Can I drink water without it being  
chilled?  
A. Yes, but you won’t get the 123 calories or  
more thermogenic effect from warming the cold  
water to core body temperature. Try a more  
gradual drinking of the cold water. You may  
have been consuming it too quickly.  
It may be helpful to supplement your diet  
with a little extra vitamin C each day to help  
toughen the walls of the capillaries.  
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Q. I’m a 40-year-old woman with a teenage son  
and daughter. My husband and I both want to  
lose 10 pounds and the children would also  
like to lose some weight. Can I put the whole  
family on the program?  
Maintaining Your Lean Body  
Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie  
eating plan.  
Instead of eating from 1000 to 1500 calories a day,  
you’ll be consuming from 1600 to 2400 calories  
A. It would be great if you could, but you cannot.  
The number of calories per day is the problem. per day. Maybe you can eat even more after your  
Teenagers require significantly more calories new body weight has stabilized. Trial-and-error  
each day than 1500, which is the highest level. experimentation is a must. Women should start  
Check with a registered dietician (RD) for  
appropriate recommendations.  
with 1600 calories, and men with 2000 calories per  
day. Note what happens after a week. If your body  
weight keeps going down, raise the calories by  
100 or 200; depending on how much weight you  
lost during the last week.  
Q. What happens after six weeks? How do  
I continue the program if I need to lose  
more weight?  
Soon, you should reach a level where your body  
weight stabilizes. That level is your daily calorie  
requirement. Naturally, you’ll be able to consume  
other foods than those listed in the Body Leanness  
Program eating plan. By then, however, you  
should know the value of being a smart shopper  
and a wise eater. Read labels. Compare nutritional  
information. Be conscious of the ideal 60:20:20  
ratio for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.  
A. You should repeat the program for as long  
as it takes you to reach your goal. There are,  
however, a few guidelines and modifications  
to apply.  
Repeat the eating plan exactly as before: Men,  
go back to 1500 calories a day for two weeks.  
Women, go back to 1200 calories a day for  
two weeks. Then, descend your calories in the  
same manner.  
Eat smaller meals more frequently.  
You’ve been limiting your five meals per day to  
300 calories if you’re a woman, or 500 calories  
if you’re a man. You may now up the calories by  
100. What happens if during a single meal you  
eat more than 400 calories if you’re a woman, or  
600 calories if you’re a man? Don’t panic. Simply  
understand that you will sometimes backslide.  
Learn to anticipate these urges and take corrective  
action.  
Keep your super-hydration schedule at the  
highest level. In other words, sip 1 5/8 gallons  
of ice-cold water each day.  
Q. I’m pleased that I lost the fat I wanted to  
lose. What do I do to maintain my new body  
weight?  
A. Once you’ve lost your excessive fat, your next  
task is to maintain that status. The following  
section shows the adjustments you need to  
make to your current practices.  
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.  
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Repairs/Maintenance  
The following information contained in the Repairs/Maintenance section is provided as a tool to make  
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owning your TreadClimber machine an exceptional experience.  
Contacting Customer Service  
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TreadClimber Representatives are able to assist you with service questions and ordering replacement  
parts. Contact them at: 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).  
Ordering Replacement Parts  
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Call a Bowflex TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) to order  
replacement parts and get assistance with your specific replacement or service requirements.  
Refer to the TreadClimber® Parts Reference Guide, and Hardware and Tool List in the Assembly Guide  
section of this manual, or the Parts exploded views in the Repairs/Maintenance section of this manual  
when ordering parts.  
Routine Maintenance  
For general routine maintenance and cleaning see the Care of Your TreadClimber® Exercise Machine  
section of this manual.  
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The bowflex TreadClimber machines safety and integrity  
can only be maintained when it is regularly examined for  
damage and immediately repaired.  
it is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that  
regular maintenance is performed. Worn or damaged  
components still under warranty must be replaced  
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immediately and the TreadClimber machine shall  
remain unused until the required repair is made. only  
manufacturer-supplied or approved components shall be  
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used to maintain and repair the TreadClimber machine.  
alWays unplug your TreadClimber maChine from  
The ouTleT before Cleaning or serviCing The  
uniT.  
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never attempt to make any diagnostic repairs on your own –  
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always call a bowflex TreadClimber representative at  
1-800-nauTilus (1-800-628-8458) and allow them to guide  
you through the diagnostic process.  
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To avoid electrical shock or burn, disconnect power cord  
and wait five minutes before servicing this machine!  
TC5000 and TC3000 Diagnostics  
How to access the TC5000/TC3000 LED Board  
It is possible that you will need to be able to locate the Lower LED  
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Board during a service call to a TreadClimber Representative at  
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).  
The TC5000 Lower LED Board 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  
Removing the Right Plastic  
Drive Cover  
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diagnostics with a TreadClimber Representative.  
Once you remove the Drive Cover, you will see the LED board.  
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A TreadClimber Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)  
will help you locate the Lower LED Board lights and guide you through  
basic diagnostic maintenance from this point—never attempt to repair  
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or diagnose the TreadClimber Machine without making a call to a  
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TreadClimber Representative.  
Lower LED Board  
Lower LED Board Lights  
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Parts  
Ordering Replacement Parts  
Call a Bowflex® TreadClimber® Representative at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) to order  
replacement parts and get assistance with your specific replacement or service requirements.  
Overlay  
TC1000  
Console Assembly  
(not illustrated)  
Console Top  
Electronics  
Limit Switch  
Tether Housing  
Assembly  
Tether Housing  
Console Bottom  
TC Handlebar  
Upright Junction  
Covers  
Round Plug  
Upright  
Plugs  
Upright  
Cylinders/Shocks  
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Walking Belts  
R. Rear  
Belt Guide  
(l. rear belt guide not  
shown)  
Deck  
Front Roller  
keeper  
R. Outer  
Treadle Skin  
Foot Platform  
Front Roller  
Bracket  
Front Roller  
Inner Treadle  
Skin (L & R)  
Front Roller  
Bracket  
L. Outer  
Treadle Skin  
Treadle  
Friction  
Block  
Rear Roller Bracket  
Belt Guide  
Right Drive  
Bracket  
Inner Roller  
Bracket  
Rear Roller  
Bracket  
Single  
Roller  
Bearing  
Teeter  
Foot Platform  
Shaft Spacer  
Bearing  
Speed Sensor  
Drive Pulley  
M. Pivot Bushing  
Washer kit*  
Left Drive  
Bracket  
Drive Base  
Center  
Treadle Stop  
Bracket  
*Middle Pivot Bushing/Washer  
kit:  
Treadle Stop  
Blocks  
Rear Drive  
Base  
(4) TC Igus® Bearing  
(8) TC Igus® Washer  
(4) TC Treadle Pivot Bushing  
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Important contact numbers  
If you need assistance, please have both the serial  
number of your machine and the date of purchase  
available when you contact the appropriate  
Nautilus office listed below.  
For technical assistance and a list of distributors  
in your area, please call or fax one of the following  
numbers.  
OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES:  
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
TECHNICAL/CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Nautilus, Inc.  
• INTERNATIONAL OFFICE  
Nautilus International S.A.  
Rue Jean Prouvé 6  
World Headquarters  
16400 SE Nautilus Drive  
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683  
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)  
Email: customerservice@nautilus.com  
Fax: 800-523-1049  
1762 Givisiez / Switzerland  
Tel: + 41-26-460-77-77  
Fax: + 41-26-460-77-70  
Email: technics@nautilus.com  
• CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS  
Nautilus, Inc.  
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES:  
World Headquarters  
16400 SE Nautilus Drive  
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683  
• SWITzERLAND OFFICE  
Nautilus Switzerland S.A.  
Tel: + 41-26-460-77-66  
Fax: + 41-26-460-77-60  
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)  
• GERMANY and AUSTRIA OFFICE  
Nautilus GmbH  
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  
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Customer Service  
1.800.NAUTILUS  
(800.628.8458)  
©2006. Nautilus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus, Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive,  
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683. TreadClimber, Bowflex, and the Bowflex Logo are either registered trademarks  
or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. All marks not listed above are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
P/N: FF2922 Rev. C (05/06)  
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