Nautilus Commercial Series TreadClimber TC916 User manual

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Model: TC916
P/N: 17805 Rev C (05/12/2006)
Owner’s Manual
TreadClimber®, Model TC916
Commercial Series

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Thank you for purchasing the Nautilus® Commercial Series TreadClimber® Model TC916. For more than 30
years Nautilus, Inc. has been producing the world’s finest fitness equipment used in health clubs and homes
around the globe. We hope this product exceeds your expectations and is a valuable tool for your facility.
Please carefully read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of your
new Nautilus® TreadClimber® machine. Doing so will help to insure that your users get the
most out of your TreadClimber® exercise machine, enjoying safe and effective workouts in
the many miles ahead.
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS
nautilus.com
INTRODUCTION
Model: TC916

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9
NAUTILUS TREADCLIMBER® OPERATION 11
POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE 11
TURNING ON THE POWER 11
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
AND CONTROLS 11
LIMITED ACCESS CONTROL /
MAGNETIC SAFETY STOP 11
MAGNETIC SAFETY STOP ACTIVATION 11
MAGNETIC SAFETY STOP DEACTIVATION 12
GETTING STARTED 13
GUIDELINES FOR GETTING ON AND OFF 13
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 14
KEY FUNCTIONS 16
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW 18
WORKOUT PROGRAM KEYPAD 18
THE QUICK START FEATURE 19
5 MINUTE DEMO 19
TREADCLIMBER® TC916 WORKOUT 20
MORE WORKOUTS 20
MANUAL WORKOUT 20
TC916 INTERVALS 22
MIXED TERRAIN 24
RANDOM PLAY 25
HEART RATE (HR) ZONE TRAINER 26
HEART RATE (HR) INTERVALS 28
THE NAUTILUS® FITNESS TEST 30
PRETEST SCREENING 32
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS
QUESTIONNAIRE (PAR-Q) 32
NAUTILUS® SUB-MAXIMAL FIT TEST 33
FITNESS RATING NORMS (VO2MAX) 35
OPTIONS DURING A WORKOUT 36
CHANGING WALK SPEED, TREADLE
DISPLACEMENT OR TARGET
HEART RATE DURING WORKOUT 36
PAUSING YOUR WORKOUT 37
END OF YOUR WORKOUT 37
HEART RATE MONITORING 38
TELEMETRY HEART RATE 38
MAINTAINING THE TRANSMITTER BELT 39
CONTACT HEART RATE 39
HEART RATE PRIORITY 40
LOCKED/NON-LOCKED HEART RATE
SIGNAL OPTIONS 40
EXERCISE AND FITNESS GUIDELINES 41
EXERCISE AND HEALTH 41
STEPS TO GETTING STARTED 41
COMPONENTS OF FITNESS 42
NUTRITION 45
MONITORING YOUR INTENSITY 46
BEATING THE DROPOUT ODDS 48
CONSOLE CODES 50
CUSTOMIZING THE TREADCLIMBER® TC916 50
MACHINE STATUS CODES 52
DIAGNOSTIC CODES 53
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 55
HELPFUL HINTS 55
MAINTENANCE RECORDS 55
RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE HOUR TIMER 55
INITIAL SERVICE 55
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 56
CLEANING 56
INSPECTION 56
TREADLE BELT ADJUSTMENTS 57
BELT REPLACEMENT 58
MOVING AND STORAGE OF TC916 58
USING AFTER STORAGE PERIOD 58
COMMERCIAL MARKET WARRANTY
INFORMATION 59
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS 60

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Console
ROCTM Bar System
Power On/Off Switch
Adjustable Feet
Model:TC916
TREADCLIMBER®FEATURES

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
User Weight Capacity: 400 lbs (182 kg)
Speed Range: 0.5 to 6 mph (default set to 4.0 mph)
Treadle Displacement Levels: MIN (half the total displacement) and
MAX (full treadle displacement)
Walk Surface (W x L): 21” x 48” defined by two separate left and right treadmill
belt assemblies (treadles), each treadle 10” x 48” in length,
with a 1” or less separation between the belts.
(Metric Walk Surface: 53 x 122 cm.)
Floor Space (W x L): 36” x 70” / 91.5 x 178 cm
TreadClimber®Weight: 684 lbs / 310 kg
Shipping Weight: Fully Assembled Configuration: 806 lbs / 366 kg
Power Requirements: 110 Volt, 20 amp dedicated circuit.
All International voltage configurations available.
Warranty: 3 years - parts, 1 year -wear items, and 15 years - frame
and AC-motor.
(May vary outside the USA.)
NOTE:
All instructions in the manual are given with the orientation
of standing on the TreadClimber®exercise machine facing the
console. The console is the front, while the rear step is the back.
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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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Regulatory Approvals:
Meets:
Safety - EN 60335-1
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Machinery Directive - 98/37/EC
Low Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC
CSA Certified, UL Listed
Meets:
FCC - Part 15
Canadian ICES-003 Regulations for Class A apparatus
Patent Information: U.S. and International Patents Pending

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - SAFETY WARNING LABELS
SAFETY WARNING LABELS
The following safety warnings are located on the Nautilus Commercial Series TreadClimber®, model TC916. Please read all
safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product. Make sure all users read, understand, and follow the
warning labels on the exercise machine. See Figure 1 for locations of safety labels. Be sure to replace any warning label if
damaged, illegible, or missing. If you need replacement labels, please call a Nautilus Representative at 41-26-460-77-77.
Label 1: “Warning: If you have not been exercising regularly, consult a physician before starting an exercise program. If
you feel any unusual pain, shortness of breath or dizziness STOP. Consult a physician.”
Location: The warning label is located on the lower left side of the console below the water bottle holder.
Label 2: “Caution: Keep hands away from moving parts. Stand clear of machine while in use.”
Location: The caution label is located on the front of the machine below the treadles on the center of the front plate.
Figure 1
Label 1
Label 2

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1. Obtain a complete physical examination from your medical doctor and enlist a health/fitness
professional’s aid in developing an exercise program suitable for your current health status.
2. When working out for the first time, use the MANUAL exercise program at the lower levels until you feel
comfortable and capable of higher workloads.
3. The intensity and duration of your exercise program should always be subject to how you feel. Never
permit peer pressure to override your personal judgment while exercising.
4. Individuals overweight or not used to physical activity should be particularly cautious when using the
machine for the first time. Even though such individuals may not have histories of serious physical
problems, they may perceive the exercise to be far less intense than it really is, resulting in the
possibility of overexertion or injury.
5. Although all equipment manufactured by Nautilus, Inc. has been thoroughly inspected by the
manufacturing facility personnel prior to shipment, proper installation and regular maintenance are
required to ensure safety. Maintenance is the sole responsibility of the owner.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION
THIS SYMBOL APPEARING THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL MEANS
PAY ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
A Word of Warning About Exercise
Always obtain a physical exam from your physician or health care professional before beginning
any exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy, short of breath, or
experience chest pain, stop exercising immediately! If the condition persists, you should consult
your physician or health care professional before resuming exercise activities.
THESE GUIDELINES ARE DIRECTED TO YOU, AS THE OWNER OF THE MACHINE.
YOU SHOULD INSIST THAT ALL USERS FOLLOW THE SAME GUIDELINES.
YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this manual:
- Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in personal
injury or loss of life.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE MACHINE.
Read this manual in full before operating the TreadClimber®machine. Failure to follow these guidelines can produce
a serious or possible fatal electrical shock hazard or other serious injury. Consult a qualified electrician as required.
1. The controller Stop Key does not turn off the electrical current to the TreadClimber®exercise machine. The
TreadClimber®machine continues to draw power, even when the controller is off. To avoid electric shock, do not
remove TreadClimber®hood or place hands beneath the TreadClimber® exercise machine while the machine is
plugged into a power source.
2. Do not start the TreadClimber®machine when someone else is standing on the walk belts.
3. Keep walk speed and treadle displacement at the lowest settings when getting on and off the TreadClimber®
machine.
4. Keep the area underneath and around the TreadClimber®exercise machine clear.
5. Never position the TreadClimber®exercise machine with the back end (direction of belt travel) facing a wall or
any other objects such as furniture or other pieces of fitness equipment. Failure to keep the rear space of the
machine clear can prevent safe exit of the TreadClimber®machine in an emergency situation such as falling.
Allow a minimum of four feet behind the TreadClimber®exercise machine (ISO (EN) 20957-6. Chapter 7,e. safety
distance of 2 x 1 m behind the unit).
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock or injury to persons read and
follow all safety warnings and instructions in this manual.
Secure long hair and loose clothing before use.
DO NOT USE NEAR WATER!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6. Before each use of this equipment, check the power receptacle for signs of damage. Do not operate the equipment if
the integrity of the power receptacle is in question.
7. To avoid potential safety and electrical problems, replace with manufacturer’s specified parts only.
8. This equipment is classified Class I, Type B, ordinary equipment. Not protected against fluid ingress. Rated for
continuous operation. Do not operate this equipment in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures.
9. Do not let liquid enter the controller. If it does, the controller must be inspected and tested for safety by an approved
technician before it can be used again.
10. Increased risk due to leakage current can result if this equipment is not grounded properly.
11. The TreadClimber®machine must be on an appropriate, dedicated electrical circuit. Nothing else should be
connected to the circuit.
12. Do not stand on the TreadClimber®TC916’s hood or front trim cover.
13. Close supervision is necessary whenever the machine is used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
Failure to follow the conditions set forth below shall limit, to the extent allowed by law, Nautilus Inc. responsibility for
the safety, reliability, and performance of this equipment.
• The Owner’s Manual must be read in full by each owner and trainer before the product is first used. Each user
must be instructed in the proper use of the TreadClimber®machine and its accessories.
• Do not remove the TreadClimber®hood: dangerous voltages are present. Components are serviceable only by
qualified service personnel.
• The electrical wiring within the TreadClimber®equipment setting and the electrical installation of the
TreadClimber®machine must comply with the applicable local or provincial requirements.
• The equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
• For further information or instruction on use, maintenance or specifications, please contact your Authorized
Nautilus Fitness Dealer or Service Technician.