Nautilus TREADCLIER TC916 Bedienungsanleitung

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2 Thank you for purchasing the Nautilus® Commercial Series T readClimber® Model TC916. For more than 30 years Nautilus, Inc. has been producing the world’ s fi nest fi tness equipment used in health clubs and homes around the globe. W e hope this product exceeds your expectations and is a valuable tool for your facility . Please carefully rea[...]

3 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual T ABLE OF CONTENTS FEA TURES 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 5 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 NA UTILUS TREADCLIMBER® OPERA TION 11 POWER PLUG RECEPT ACLE 11 TURNING ON THE POWER 11 UNDERST ANDING THE DISPLA Y [...]

4 Console ROC TM Bar S ystem P ower On/Of f Switc h Adjustable F eet Model: TC916 TREADCLIMBER ® FEA TURES[...]

5 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS User W eight Capacity: 400 lbs (182 kg) Speed Range: 0.5 to 6 mph (default set to 4.0 mph) T readle Displacement Lev els: MIN (half the total displacement) and MAX (full treadle displacement) W alk Surf ace (W x L): 21” x 48” defined by two separate l[...]

6 Rec y cling Do no t dispo se of t hi s pro duct as re fu se. T hi s produc t is t o be recycled . F or in for ma t ion on t he prope r met ho d of dis posal con t act a Nau t ilus C us t omer S er v ice Repre sen t at i ve . Con t act i nf or mat i on is available in t he Im por t an t Con t act N umber s sect i on in t his manual. PRODUCT SPECIF[...]

7 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - SAFETY WARNING LABELS SAFE T Y W AR N I NG L AB EL S The f ollo wing saf ety war ni ngs are located on t he Naut ilus Comm ercia l Serie s T readCl imber®, mode l TC91 6. Pl eas e r ead a ll saf ety pr ecau tio ns and w arn ing i nf ormat ion pri [...]

8 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.[...]

9 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IM POR T ANT SAFET Y IN STRUCTI ONS 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 l[...]

1 0 IMPORT ANT 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. T o avoid potential safety and electrical problems, replace with manufacturer’ s specified parts only . 8. This equipment is classified C[...]

1 1 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual NAUTILUS ® TREADCLIMBER ® OPERA TION T readClimber ® Power Plug Receptacle The Commercial Series T readClimber ® Model TC 916 has one power plug receptacle located on the front side of the motor pan. T urning on the Power The T readClimber ® exercise machine can be turned [...]

1 2 Magnet ic Saf et y S top Deact iva tion T o deactivate the Magnetic Safety Stop and permit unrestricted access of the T readClimber ® 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 MA[...]

1 3 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual GETTING ST ARTED Guide line s For Get ting On a nd O f f the T read Cl imber ® Exerc is e Mac hine Instruct each user in the following guidelines for getting on and off the T readClimber ® exercise machine. Step 1: The treadles should be completely stopped before the user ste[...]

1 4 TREADCLIMBER ® DISPLA Y DEFINITIONS T readClimber ® Displ ay Func tions The following describes the display functions and specifications for the Commercial Series T readClimber ® TC916 . Calor ies - 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 e[...]

1 5 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual P ercentag e of Maximum Heart Rat e - An approximation of maximal heart rate is calculated based on the latest American College of Sports Medicine predictive equation. (See the Heart T raining programs starting on page 24 for more information.) Time - The selected workout time [...]

1 6 TREADCLIMBER ® KEY FUNCTIONS Key Func tions Numer ic Ke ypad (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 inform[...]

1 7 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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 T readClimber ® machine to adjust to a new speed before changing again to avoid overshooting your desired speed. Stop K ey - [...]

1 8 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW W orkout Program K eypad 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 work[...]

1 9 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual T he Q uick St ar t F ea tur e 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. T o use the Quick Sta[...]

20 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW TC9 1 6 T readC limb er ® W orkout The T readClimber ® 20 minute workout is designed with various prompts to “coach” the user through the workout. Once the TC916 T readClimber ® Workout key is pressed, the workout will progress through a pre-programmed routine with regular prompts to change walk speed or treadle d[...]

2 1 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 3. The console will display “ENTER W ALK SPEED - MPH” (or “ENTER W ALK 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 [...]

22 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW TC9 1 6 I nter vals In the TC916 Intervals workout, users can create a custom interval program by entering Rest Walk Speed and T ime, Work W alk Speed and T ime, and total # of intervals. T o use the TC916 Intervals Program: 1 . Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key . Then, use the T readle MAX or MIN, or Speed UP or DOWN keys t[...]

23 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 7 . The console will display “# OF INTERV ALS”. 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 ST ART”. Pressing the “QUICK ST ART” button[...]

24 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Mixed T er rain T o use the Mixed T errain program: 1 . Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key . Then, use the T readle MAX or MIN or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “MIXED TERRAIN”, press [ENTER] to accept. 2. The console will display “ENTER WEIGHT - LBS” (or “ENTE[...]

25 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual Random Play T o use the Random Play program: 1 . Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key . Then, use the T readle MAX or MIN or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “RANDOM PLA Y”, press [ENTER] to accept. 2. The console will display ?[...]

26 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Hear t Ra te ( H R ) Zone T rainer T o use the Heart Rate Zone T rainer program: 1 . For best results, use a telemetry heart rate chest belt. However , you can also use the contact heart rate (HR) grips located on the ergo bar in front of the console. If you use contact HR, speed will be limited to a maximum of 4 mph (6.[...]

27 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 6. The console will display “T ARGET 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] [...]

28 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Hear t Ra te ( H R ) Inte r vals T o use the HR Intervals program: 1 . Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key . Then, use the T readle MAX or MIN or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program options. When the console displays “HR INTERV ALS”, press [ENTER] to accept. 2. Phrases “CHECKING FOR HR” and “NEED HR B[...]

29 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 7 . The console will then display “REST T ARGET 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 , pre[...]

30 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Nauti lus ® Fitne s s T es t Understanding Sub-maximal Exer cise T esting Before using the Nautilus T readClimber ® 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 li[...]

31 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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 b[...]

32 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Pre tes t Sc re ening 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 (P AR-Q) is an example of a valid hea[...]

33 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual Nauti lus ® Sub - maximal Fi t T es t The Nautilus ® Fit T est 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 inte[...]

3 4 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW T o use the Fitness T est 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 T readle MAX or MIN, or Speed UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program optio[...]

35 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual Fi tne ss Ra ting Nor ms ( VO 2 m ax ) : AGE 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Men Hi gh 51.4+ 50.4+ 48.2+ 45.3+ 42.5+ Go od 51.3-46.8 50.3-44.6 48.1-41.8 45.2-38.5 42.4-35.3 A ver ag e 46.7-42.5 44.5-41.0 41.7-38.1 38.4-35.2 35.2-31.8 Fa ir 42.4-39.5 40.9-37.4 38.0-35.1 35.1-32.3 31.[...]

36 WORKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Op tions Dur ing a W orkout After the message, “Enjoy Workout”, is displayed, your workout statistics will begin to accumulate. The exercise statistics include, in order: • T readle Displacement • Speed • Calories / Hours • Distance • T arget Heart Rate (in Heart Rate Control programs only) • T otal Curre[...]

37 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual Pausing Y our W orkout The program automatically enters the P AUSE 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 P AUSED”, “PRE[...]

38 HEART RA TE 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 T readClimber ® TC916: • T elemetry (e.g. using a Polar ® or Polar -compatible transmitter belt). A Polar -compatible heart rate chest [...]

39 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual If your heart rate is not being displayed, try the following: • Move closer to the display . • T ighten the elastic band on the chest belt. • Adjust the belt higher or lower on your chest. • Remoisten the electrodes. • T est your chest strap with a machine that you kno[...]

4 0 HEART RA TE PRIORITY Loc ked / N on- Lo cked Hea r t R ate Signal Op tions When the “EITHER INPUT” option is selected the heart rate source signal is not fixed during the workout session (if the signal is lost either input will be valid). If the “LOCKED INPUTS” option is selected then the heart rate source signal is locked on the firs[...]

4 1 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual EXERCISE AND FITNESS GUIDELINES E xerci se an d Heal th 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 ot[...]

42 EXERCISE AND FITNESS GUIDELINES Find an exer cise 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 . Mak e fitness a part of y our schedule. Include it in your daily plan[...]

4 3 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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 acti[...]

4 4 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. Y ou can break them up into shorter workouts throughout the day . For example, you can do just upper body exercises in the morning, an[...]

4 5 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual Nut riti on 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 nu[...]

4 6 EXERCISE AND FITNESS GUIDELINES Monitoring Y our I nten si t y 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 t[...]

47 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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. As you get in better shape, the heart rate number you obtai[...]

4 8 EXERCISE AND FITNESS GUIDELINES Beati ng the Dropou t Odd s 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 well- being for a majority of Americans. 2. If you exercise regularly , you’ll reduce your risk of heart attack, c[...]

4 9 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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[...]

50 CONSOLE CODES Cus tomizing the T r eadC limb er ® TC9 1 6 Y ou can customize several parameters on the T readClimber ® 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. T o chang e th[...]

5 1 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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. V alid speeds values are either 0.5 mph or 1.0 mph. (0.8 kph or 1.6 kph). T o customiz e the console for y our use: 1 .[...]

52 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: ?[...]

53 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual 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 t[...]

5 4 CONSOLE CODES Review Er ror Log and Reset Service Timer 1 . T o 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]. Er ror Log T o display the machine’[...]

55 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS HELPFUL HINTS If you keep your Nautilus ® T readClimber ® 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 assis[...]

56 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CLE ANI NG 1 . DO NO T USE GLASS CLEANERS OR ANY O THER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ON THE CONSOLE. Clean the console daily with a water -dampened cloth and wipe dry after cleaning. 2. Clean the exterior of the machine daily using soap and water or a diluted, non- mineral based household cleaner such as Fantastic ® . 3. Depending [...]

57 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual TREADCLIMBER ® TREADLE BEL T ADJUSTMENTS 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 T readClimber® TC916 need the tension and alignment inspected and adjusted. As the T readClimber® trea[...]

58 BEL T REPL ACEMENT If the treadle belts become worn from heavy usage, they may need to be replaced. Call an Authorized Nautilus Fitness Dealer or a Service T echnician to obtain service. MO VI NG AND STOR A GE OF T RE ADC LIM BER IMPORT ANT – The T readClimber® TC916 is extr emely hea vy and awkw ard and r equir es two people to saf ely mov e[...]

59 Naut ilus ® T re adClimb er ®, Mod el TC 91 6 O w ner ’s Manual TREADCLIMBER ® COMMERCIAL MARKET WARRANTY INFORMA TION 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 b[...]

6 0 IMPORT ANT CONT ACT NUMBERS OFFICES IN THE UNITED ST A TES: • TECHNICAL/CUST OMER SERVICE Nautilus, Inc. W orld Headquarters 1 640 0 SE Nautilus Drive V ancouv er , W ashington, US A 98683 Phone: 800-NAU TILUS (80 0-628-8458) Email: customerser vice@nautilus.com Fax: 800-523-1 049 • MANUF A CTURING F A CILITY Nautilus, Inc. 1 0757 East Ute [...]

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