Bowflex 3 Series User manual

Bowflex®3, 5 & 7 Series
Treadmills
Assembly Manual
P/N: 18566 Rev E (07/01/2007)

Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting To Know Your Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PartsandHardwareLists ................................. 4
Assembly Drawing with Reference Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AssemblyGuide .......................................... 9
Folding, Transporting & Unfolding Your Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important Contact Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table of Contents
Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex® 3, 5 and 7 Series
treadmill. Before assembling your Bowflex® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill please read the Assembly
Manual and follow the Important Safety Precautions. For information on how to use your Bowflex® 3,
5, and 7 Series treadmill refer to the Bowflex® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill Owner’s Manual.
Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
Fax [phone]
Nautilus.com
Bowflex.com

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE.
Recycling
Do not dispose of this product as refuse. This product is to be recycled. For information on the proper method
of disposal contact a Nautilus Customer Service Representative. Contact information is available in the
Important Contact Numbers section in this manual.
Important Safety Precautions
Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can help establish the correct
exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your particular age and condition.
The following 3 warnings listed below are also located on the handlebar of the treadmill. Failure to follow any of these safeguards
may result in injury or serious health problems.
• Read and understand the Owner’s Manual and operation instructions prior to use. If you do not have an Owner’s Manual, call 1-
800-628-8458 (USA), 1-800-636-8316 (French Canadian) or [phone] (International) to obtain one.
• If you feel any unusual pain or tightness in your chest, shortness of breath or dizziness, feel faint or have any discomfort while you
exercise, STOP! Consult your physician.
• Keep children and pets off the treadmill.
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Fitness Safeguards and Warnings

Power Cord Information
Nautilus, Inc. sells its products in many different countries some of which have different power cord and power outlet configurations.
For locations where the furnished cord(s) are not suitable, contact your local dealer or service provider to find where a local high
quality power cord meeting the following technical requirements is available. Do not attempt to use the treadmill without the proper
power cord appropriate for your country and location.
Plug the power cord of the treadmill directly into a dedicated grounded circuit carrying 15 amps (110 Volt model) or 7 amps (220
Volt model). We recommend the use of a surge protector. Position the treadmill so that the wall plug is visible and accessible. If the
Bowflex® Treadmill power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a new power cord from Nautilus, Inc. Please contact your
local dealer or Nautilus, Inc. directly.
Part: Power Cord (British)
Qty: 1
P/N: HH2132
Part: Power Cord (European)
Qty: 1
P/N: HH 2133
Part: Power Cord (Australian)
Qty: 1
P/N: HH 2135
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DepenDing upon your region you will have one of the following power corDs.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current, reducing the risk of electric shock. The power cord is equipped with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
• Position the treadmill on a clear, level surface. Do not place the treadmill on thick carpet as it may interfere with proper
ventilation. Treadmill mats can usually be purchased from your treadmill dealer.
Getting To Know Your Machine
2Fitness Safeguards and Warnings

Basic Assembly Principles
Here are few basic assembly tips that can make assembly of your Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill quick and easy.
1. You can make the assembly process go faster by gathering the pieces you need for each step prior to starting the step.
2. As a general rule, and for all fasteners on your Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill, 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.”
3. The Allen wrenches and Phillips screwdriver tools needed to assemble your Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill are provided. You
may find the use of a utility knife or scissors beneficial during the unpacking process.
4. It is recommended that you use two people to assemble your Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill .
Select Your Workout Area
Select where you are going to put your Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill carefully. The best place for your treadmill is on a hard,
level surface. You will need at least 20 inches (.5 meters) on each side of the treadmill and 79 inches (2 meters) behind your treadmill for
dismount.
Make sure that the location you choose has a grounded, 3-prong power outlet within reach of the treadmill power cord, and you have
the appropriate power cord for the outlet.
NOTE: The Bowflex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series treadmill 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 treadmill 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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Fitness Safeguards and Warnings

Parts and Hardware Lists
Bowflex®3, 5, and 7 Series Treadmills' Parts List,Treadmill Hardware List,
and Assembly Instructions
Assembly of the Bowflex®3, 5, or 7 Series Treadmill is divided into 5 easy stages; each comprised of only a few setup steps. Before
proceeding with the assembly, please read over the easy to follow instructions to familiarize yourself with the process. You will
need the following:
• Flat area of 4’ x 8’ to assemble and properly use the Bowflex®3, 5, or 7 Series Treadmill.
• Two people to assemble the treadmill.
• 5 mm Allen wrench (supplied)
• Phillips head screw driver (supplied)
• Silicon Lube (supplied)
Also, to ensure quick and easy set up of the Bowflex®3, 5, or 7 Series Treadmill, please verify the size and quantity of each of the
enclosed assembly hardware. Included are parts lists and images of the hardware.
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Parts List
Check Quantity Description Reference #
1 Frame A
1 Handrail (L) B
1 Handrail (R) C
1 Computer Console D
1 Left Upright E
1 Right Upright F
1 Inner Handrail Cover (L) G
1 Outer Handrail Cover (L) H
1 Inner Handrail Cover (R) I
1 Outer Handrail Cover (R) J
1 Cross Bar K
Exploded View
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Parts and Hardware Lists

Hardware List
Check Quantity Description Reference #
22 Allen Screw M8 x P1.25 x 15 a
6 Phillips Head Screw M8 x P1.0 x 15 b
6 Allen Screw M8 x P1.25 x 15 c
6 Phillips Head Screw 4 x 16 d
1 Allen Wrench 5mm/Screwdriver e
1 Allen Wrench 6mm f
1 Safety Key/Clip g
1 Silicon Lube h
1 *Power Cord (attached on 3.1 model) i
Note: Please verify you have all correct parts and quantities before assembling the unit.
If you are missing items, are short quantities, or have damaged components, please contact Nautilus, Inc.
at 1-800-864-1270 (USA), 1-800-636-8316 (French Canadian) or [phone] (International).
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Assembly Drawing with Reference Numbers
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Parts and Hardware Lists

Parts List
Reference # QTY Description
1 1 Console
2 1 Hand Rail Cover set / Right
3 1 Emergency Stop Magnet
4 2 Hand Rail
5 2 Hand Rail End Cap
6 1 Right Upright Assembly
7 1 Motor
8 1 Soft Drop™ Cylinders
9 1 Right Roller Cover
10 1 Right Side Rail
11 1 Right Bottom Side Rail
12 1 Deck Bottom Plastic Cover
13 8 Rubber Isolator
14 1 Frame Assembly
15 1 Rear Roller
16 1 Deck
17 1 Left Bottom Side Rail
18 1 Left Roller Cover
19 1 Left Side Rail
20 1 Walking Belt
21 1 Front Roller
22 1 Motor Pan
23 1 Motor Cover
24 1 Left Upright Assembly
25 1 Incline Motor
26 1 Upright Crossbar Assembly
27 1 Hand Rail Cover Set / Left
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