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iNTrOduCTiON 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Features 4 Product Specifications Pausing Your Workout 37 End of Your Workout 37 5 heart rate monitoring 38 7 Telemetry Heart Rate 38 general guidelines for safe operation 8 Maintaining the Transmitter Belt 39 important safety instructions 9 Contact Heart Rate 39 heart rate priority 40 important safety precautions Nautilus treadclimber® operation 11 Power Plug Receptacle 11 Turning on the Power 11 Understanding the Display and Controls 11 Limited Acc
® TrEAdCLimBEr FEATurES console tm roc bar system Power on/off switch model: tc916 adjustable Feet 4
Product Specifications NOTE: A ll 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. Model: TC916 User Weight Capacity: 400 lbs (182 kg) Speed Range: 0.5 to 6 mph (default set to 4.
Product Specifications Regulatory Approvals: CSA Certified, UL Listed Meets: FCC - Part 15 Canadian ICES-003 Regulations for Class A apparatus Meets: Safety - EN 60335-1 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Machinery Directive - 98/37/EC Low Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC Patent Information: U.S. and International Patents Pending Recycling Do not dispose of this product as refuse. This product is to be recycled.
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.
gENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7! 2 . ) . ' $!.'%2 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. $!.'%2 !4 4 % . 4 ) / .
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. 7! 2 . ) . ' WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS: $!.'%2 7! 2 . ) .
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.
Nautilus® treadclimber® operation TreadClimber® Power Plug Receptacle The Commercial Series TreadClimber® Model TC 916 has one power plug receptacle located on the front side of the motor pan. Turning on the Power The TreadClimber® exercise machine can be turned on by moving the power switch located at the front of the machine, to the ON On/Off Switch position.
Nautilus® treadclimber® operation Magnetic Safety Stop Deactivation To deactivate the Magnetic Safety Stop and permit unrestricted access of the TreadClimber® exercise machine follow the steps below. Step 1: With the magnet key in place and the display at the opening message, “SELECT WORKOUT”, or, if the magnet key is removed and the display reads, “REPLACE MAGNET”, press [Speed UP], [3], [ENTER]. The display will read “CUSTOMIZE”.
getting started Guidelines For Getting On and Off the TreadClimber Exercise Machine ® Instruct each user in the following guidelines for getting on and off the TreadClimber® exercise machine. Step 1: The treadles should be completely stopped before the user steps onto the TreadClimber® machine. Step 2: Step onto the treadles and place both hands on the front handrail (see Figure 3-1). Step 3: Start with a minimum walk speed and treadle displacement until you feel comfortable with the motion.
treadclimber® display definitions TreadClimber® Display Functions 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:04 The following describes the display functions and specifications for the Commercial Series TreadClimber® TC916 . Calories Provides a current total of the number of calories burned during a workout. Note: this number is only an approximation as a user’s caloric expenditure will vary significantly based on a person’s age, gender, weight and metabolism.
TREADCLIMBER® DISPLAY DEFINITIONS Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate A n approximation of maximal heart rate is calculated based on the latest American College of Sports Medicine predictive equation. (See the Heart Training programs starting on page 24 for more information.) Time T he selected workout time is displayed in the lower left section of the upper display window. In most of the workouts, the timer will count down, in minutes and seconds, until the workout is finished or stopped.
treadclimber® key functions Key Functions Numeric Keypad (0-9) The numeric keypad is located on the right side of the console. During program setup, this keypad allows you to quickly enter requested information such as time, age, walk speed, weight and heart rate. Enter – The ENTER Key confirms workout selections and stores the information used by the console to calculate workout statistics.
treadclimber® key functions Note: It is important to know that the speed change up or down is not immediate. Walk speed will gradually increase or decrease so be sure to allow the TreadClimber® machine to adjust to a new speed before changing again to avoid overshooting your desired speed. Stop Key P ress the STOP Key any time you want to pause the workout program for up to two minutes.
Workout program overview Workout Program Keypad The workout program keypad is located to the left of the display. There are three workout program keys, including a More Workouts key with multiple advanced program options. While the console is in the “SELECT WORKOUT” mode, press one of the exercise program keys to preview the desired workout. After selecting the desired workout, simply follow the prompts to enter the required user data for that program.
workout program overview The Quick Start Feature The Quick Start feature provides an immediate start from the intro display, without having to enter any user information. This program uses the standard default settings to calculate calories burned during a workout session. To use the Quick Start program: 1. Press the [QUICK START] key. A message, “ENJOY WORKOUT” is displayed, the workout begins with exercise statistics accumulating. 2.
workout program overview TC916 TreadClimber Workout ® The TreadClimber® 20 minute workout is designed with various prompts to “coach” the user through the workout. Once the TC916 TreadClimber® Workout key is pressed, the workout will progress through a pre-programmed routine with regular prompts to change walk speed or treadle displacement. The user will have the option to add time to the end of the workout to go longer than 20 minutes.
workout program overview 3. The console will display “ENTER WALK SPEED - MPH” (or “ENTER WALK SPEED – KMH” if in Metric mode). Enter the desired walk speed using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value. 4. Next, the console will display “ENTER TIME 5 – 99”. Enter the desired time and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to select the default time. If you press [0], then the timer will count-up from 0:00 to the maximum time of 99:00. 5.
workout program overview TC916 Intervals In the TC916 Intervals workout, users can create a custom interval program by entering Rest Walk Speed and Time, Work Walk Speed and Time, and total # of intervals. To use the TC916 Intervals Program: 1. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key. Then, use the Treadle MAX or MIN, or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “TC916 INTERVALS”, press [ENTER] to accept. 2.
workout program overview 7. The console will display “# OF INTERVALS”. Enter the desired number of intervals, up to 15, using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value. 8. The console will display “PRESS START”. Pressing the “QUICK START” button will commence the workout. Walk speed may be changed at any time during the workout by pressing the [Speed: UP] key to increase the walk speed, or the [Speed: DOWN] key to decrease the walk speed.
workout program overview Mixed Terrain Program Overview This workout is preprogrammed with changing speeds and treadle displacement designed to provide a steady-state work effort with a lot of variety. As walk speed increases, treadle displacement decreases to maintain about the same work effort. You enter the average walk speed for this workout and the speed will change automatically around the entered speed. To use the Mixed Terrain program: 1. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key.
workout program overview Random Play To use the Random Play program: 1. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key. Then, use the Treadle MAX or MIN or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “RANDOM PLAY”, press [ENTER] to accept. 2. The console will display “ENTER WEIGHT - LBS” (or “ENTER WEIGHT – KG” if in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
workout program overview 7! 2 . ) . ' User should consult a physician to determine an appropriate target heart rate in which to exercise in based on age, weight and physical condition. While Nautilus provides some target heart rate ranges, these are only approximations and should not be viewed as a medical recommendation. $!.'%2 Program Overview Heart Rate (HR) Zone Trainer The Heart Rate Zone Trainer program allows the user to select a target HR for their workout.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW 6. The console will display “TARGET HR.” A suggested target heart rate will be displayed, based on your age. Press [ENTER] to accept the calculated target heart rate, or enter a different target heart rate using the numeric keypad and then press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value. • T he target heart rate selected by the console is based on age, and is equal to 70% of your maximum heart rate which is calculated by the following equation: Max HR = 215 – (.
workout program overview Heart Rate (HR) Intervals Program Overview The Heart Rate (HR) Intervals program allows the user to define an exercise Target Heart Rate (HR), time at exercise Target HR, rest Target HR, time at rest Target HR and total exercise time. This program automatically changes the walk speed to get the user into the respective heart rate zones. To use the HR Intervals program: 1. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW 7. The console will then display “REST TARGET HR”. A suggested target heart rate will be displayed, based on your age. Press [ENTER] to accept the calculated target heart rate, or enter a different target heart rate using the numeric keypad and then press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
workout program overview The Nautilus® Fitness Test Understanding Sub-maximal Exercise Testing Before using the Nautilus TreadClimber® TC916 for sub-maximal exercise testing, it should be noted that all sub-maximal tests make several assumptions: • That a steady-state heart rate is obtained for each exercise workload. • That a linear relationship exists between heart rate, oxygen uptake and workload. • That the maximal heart rate for a given age is uniform.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Maximal heart rate can, however, vary greatly among different individuals of the same age. One standard deviation is plus or minus 12 beats per minute (bpm), which means that two-thirds of the population varies an average of plus or minus 12 heart beats from the average given by a prediction equation.
workout program overview Pretest Screening Prior to any exercise test (maximal or sub-maximal), participants should complete a brief health/medical questionnaire, have their resting blood pressure and heart rate measured, and provide an informed consent form. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is an example of a valid health/medical questionnaire for screening individuals prior to sub-maximal exercise testing.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Nautilus® Sub-maximal Fit Test The Nautilus® Fit Test is a program that estimates maximal aerobic capacity based on heart-rate response to sub-maximal exercise. The Nautilus® branching protocol is a series of 3-minute stages of continuous exercise at increasing intensity. The first stage is a warm-up at approximately 4 METs. The intensity of the remaining stages is based on the heart rate response to the warm-up.
workout program overview To use the Fitness Test program: 1. Put the chest strap on. Remember to wet underneath the chest strap, over the electrodes. For test accuracy, use of a telemetry chest strap is required. 2. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key. Then use the Treadle MAX or MIN, or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “NAUTILUS FIT TEST”, press [ENTER] to select. 3.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Fitness Rating Norms (VO2max ): 20-29 30-39 AGE 40-49 Men High Good Average Fair Low 51.4+ 51.3-46.8 46.7-42.5 42.4-39.5 39.4 or less 50.4+ 50.3-44.6 44.5-41.0 40.9-37.4 37.3 or less 48.2+ 48.1-41.8 41.7-38.1 38.0-35.1 35.0 or less 45.3+ 45.2-38.5 38.4-35.2 35.1-32.3 32.2 or less 42.5+ 42.4-35.3 35.2-31.8 31.7-28.7 28.6 or less Women High Good Average Fair Low 44.2+ 44.1-38.1 38.0-35.2 35.1-32.3 32.2 or less 41.0+ 40.9-36.7 36.6-33.8 33.7-30.5 30.4 or less 39.5+ 39.
workout program overview Options During a Workout After the message, “Enjoy Workout”, is displayed, your workout statistics will begin to accumulate. The exercise statistics include, in order: • Treadle Displacement • Speed • Calories / Hours • Distance • Target Heart Rate (in Heart Rate Control programs only) • Total Current Workout Time The 20 x 30 brickyard in the lower half of the display will show the exercise profile of the workout program selected.
WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Pausing Your Workout The program automatically enters the PAUSE state from a workout when the STOP key is pressed. The workout will be suspended, and the program will display the following alternating messages every 3 seconds for up to 2 minutes, “WORKOUT PAUSED”, “PRESS STOP”, or “PRESS START”. When the program enters a PAUSE state, the interval timer begins to count down from 1 minute to show you the time remaining in the pause state.
heart rate monitoring Heart rate monitoring helps users monitor their levels of exertion by displaying the heart rate during exercise. There are two methods of monitoring heart rate on the Commercial Series TreadClimber® TC916: • Telemetry (e.g. using a Polar® or Polar-compatible transmitter belt). A Polar-compatible heart rate chest belt transmits the heart beat signal to the receiver in the display.
heart rate monitoring If your heart rate is not being displayed, try the following: • Move closer to the display. • Tighten the elastic band on the chest belt. • Adjust the belt higher or lower on your chest. • Remoisten the electrodes. • Test your chest strap with a machine that you know is working, or with a heart rate watch that you know is working.
heart rate priority Heart Rate Option Overview Both contact heart rate and telemetry (e.g., Polar®) heart rate signal detection is available. The default priority of heart rate input is “LOCKED INPUT.” If a telemetry signal is detected first, contact heart rate signals are inhibited from being detected throughout the rest of the workout session and vice-versa.
Exercise and fitness guidelines Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening illnesses. Most people do not get enough activity during the day to make up for the time they spend at their desks, driving their cars or sitting in front of their televisions.
Exercise and fitness guidelines Find an exercise buddy. Research has shown that starting an exercise program with someone can increase your chances of sticking to it. If you have a buddy that is also starting a program, you can encourage, motivate and challenge each other. Make fitness a part of your schedule. Include it in your daily planner just as you would any other appointment. Plan ahead for the week so that you can be sure to fit it in.
exercise and fitness guidelines For many years, it was suggested that moderate level cardiovascular activity (activities that make you sweat and breathe at a moderate pace) should be done 3 – 4 days a week for 15 – 45 minutes at a time. It is now recommended that you attempt to do some cardiovascular activity EVERY day, if possible. The good news is that the cardiovascular activity does not need to be moderately intensive everyday, nor does it need to be sustained for 15 – 45 minutes at a time.
Exercise and fitness guidelines And strength training is not complicated. It is recommended that you do 8 – 12 repetitions of 8 – 10 major muscle groups at least 2 days a week. However, you don’t have to do all these exercises at once. You can break them up into shorter workouts throughout the day. For example, you can do just upper body exercises in the morning, and your lower body exercises in the evening.
exercise and fitness guidelines Nutrition Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There are a variety of schools of thought regarding which nutrition program, diet or eating plan is best.
Exercise and fitness guidelines Monitoring Your Intensity When you are doing cardiovascular workouts, it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you are first starting out. It is also important that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have built a fitness base. Research in recent years has indicated that one of the best ways to monitor your cardiovascular intensity is to pay close attention to how you are feeling when you workout.
exercise and fitness guidelines The following chart will allow you to log your heart rate numbers based upon how you feel when working out. Simply log the heart rate numbers you find when you feel you are working at each of the specific intensities.
Exercise and fitness guidelines Beating the Dropout Odds The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health summarizes a few main points: 1. Regular physical activity offers substantial improvements in health and wellbeing for a majority of Americans. 2. If you exercise regularly, you’ll reduce your risk of heart attack, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and even the common cold. 3.
exercise and fitness guidelines Finally, try to anticipate lapses. If you are traveling, or your schedule is becoming busier, and you are fearful you may get off track, try planning ahead. For example, book a hotel that has a workout facility or change up your workout so that you keep your interest high and your boredom low. The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your fitness program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do.
Console codes Customizing the TreadClimber® TC916 Console Codes Overview You can customize several parameters on the TreadClimber® TC916 to conform to your individual requirements, including changing the workout default values and setting custom parameters such as time limits, changing screen contrast, changing language, and changing units.
console codes Change Quick Start start speed: • Use the numeric keypad or [Speed: UP] or [Speed: DOWN] keys to change the desired start speed for the Quick Start feature. Valid speeds values are either 0.5 mph or 1.0 mph. (0.8 kph or 1.6 kph). To customize the console for your use: 1. Press [Speed: UP], [3], [ENTER]. The console will display “CUSTOMIZE.” 2. Press [Speed: UP] or [Speed: DOWN] to scan through the customize choices. Select the option you want to change by pressing [ENTER].
Console codes Select Stats: • Press [ENTER], then use the [Speed: UP] and [Speed: DOWN] keys to select which statistic you would prefer to scroll on the display during a workout. Max Speed: • Press [ENTER], then use the [Speed: UP] or [Speed: DOWN] keys, or numerical keypad to select preferred speed. Then press [ENTER]. Enable Magnet Key: • Press [ENTER], then use the [Speed: UP] or [Speed: DOWN] to toggle the Magnet Enable “ON’ or “OFF”. Then press [ENTER]. Auto Stop: • Currently not available.
console codes Software revision: • Display the console software revision number. The console will display “CONS ###-###”. Machine type: • Display the machine type the console is currently configured to. The console will display “TREADCLIMBER” or other machine type. Machine run time in hours since last cleared (used for maintenance): • Display the machine run time since last cleared. The console will display “MAINT HOURS #####”. This will provide the number of hours between service or maintenance calls.
console codes Review Error Log and Reset Service Timer 1. To review the error log and reset the service timer, press [Speed: UP], [7], [ENTER]. The console will display “MAINTENANCE LOGS”. Press [Speed: UP] or [Speed: DOWN] to scan through the choices. Select the option you want by pressing [ENTER]. Error Log To display the machine’s error log, press [ENTER] when the message, “ERROR LOG”, is displayed. The console will report various error messages in the display window.
Maintenance instructions HELPFUL HINTS If you keep your Nautilus® TreadClimber® exercise machine properly maintained and serviced, it will operate more efficiently and last longer. Read all maintenance instructions thoroughly before beginning work. In some cases, an assistant is required to perform the necessary tasks. All references to the right or left side and to the front or back are made as if you were on the machine ready to exercise.
Preventive maintenance Cleaning 7! 2 . ) . ' DRY MOP THE DECK UNDER THE BELT ONLY. DO NOT ADD ANY LUBRICANTS. ADDING LUBRICANTS CAN RUIN THE PROPRIETARY FRICTION-CONTROL SURFACE. $!.'%2 DO NOT USE DETERGENTS OR CLEANING AGENTS ON ANY PART OF THE DECK. 1. DO NOT USE GLASS CLEANERS OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ON THE CONSOLE. Clean the console daily with a water-dampened cloth and wipe dry after cleaning. 2.
treadclimber® treadle belt adjustments 7! 2 . ) . ' SECURE LONG HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING BEFORE WORKING NEAR THE TREADCLIMBER® WALKING SURFACE. During initial installation, within the first 1- to -4 hours of use, and daily for the first week of use, the treadle belts on the TreadClimber® TC916 need the tension and alignment inspected and adjusted. As the TreadClimber® treadle belts stretch through use it will become necessary to tension the belts.
treadclimber® maintenance and use information Belt Replacement If the treadle belts become worn from heavy usage, they may need to be replaced. Call an Authorized Nautilus Fitness Dealer or a Service Technician to obtain service. Moving and Storage of TreadClimber IMPORTANT – The TreadClimber® TC916 is extremely heavy and awkward and requires two people to safely move! 1.
treadclimber® commercial market warranty information All Nautilus® exercise products are warranted to the commercial market purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of the purchase will be required. Any product sold or placed in an application not recommended by Nautilus, Inc. will void any warranty coverage set forth by Nautilus, Inc. warranty policies and procedures.
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.
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