• If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware. Failure to use genuine replacement parts can cause a risk to users, keep the machine from operating correctly and void the warranty.
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Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only. not use if found in this condition. Contact Nautilus Customer Service for repair information. •...
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• Connect this machine to a correctly grounded outlet; consult a licensed electrician for assistance. • Do not operate where aerosol products are being used. • Do not let liquids touch the electronic controller. If it does, the controller must be inspected and tested for safety by an approved technician before it can be used again.
SAFETY WARNING LABELS AND SERIAL NUMBER -Moving parts can crush and cut. -Keep guards in place. -Lock out power before servicing. CAUTION! moving belt. Read instruction manual before using. WARNING! • Injury or death is possible if caution is not used while using this machine.
Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for 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.
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WARNING! This product, its packaging, and components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you would like additional information, please refer to our website at www.nautilus.com/prop65.
PARTS Item Description Item Description Console Assembly Crossbar Console Backing Crossbar Tray Upright, Right Handlebar Shroud, Left Handlebar Shroud, Right Heart Rate Chest Strap Base Assembly ( * Safety Key Base Shroud, Right Cupholder, Left Base Shroud, Left Cupholder, Right Power Cord Upright, Left DO NOT CUT the Shipping Strap on the Base Assembly until it has been placed face up as...
HARDWARE / TOOLS / BEFORE ASSEMBLY Item Description Item Description Note: Select pieces of Hardware have been provided as spares on the Hardware Card. Be aware that there may be remain ing Hardware after the proper assembly of your machine. Tools Included Not Included...
ASSEMBLY DO NOT CUT the Shipping Strap on the Base Assembly until it has been placed face up as shown in the appropriate work space ( 1. Fold the Walking Deck on the Base Assembly Once the Base Assembly has been properly placed in the workout area, cut the Shipping Strap. Press and hold the plastic Release the deck handle and lift the walking deck fully upward to engage the hydraulic lift.
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2. Connect the Input/Output (I/O) Cables and Grounding Cables, and Attach the Uprights to Frame NOTICE: Do not crimp cables. Do not fully tighten Hardware until instructed.
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3. Unfold the Walking Deck Slightly push the walking deck forward toward the front of the machine. Press and hold the plastic deck release handle up the rear of the walking deck, and move to the side of the machine. Keep clear of the movement path of the walking deck.
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4. Remove the Console Backing from the Console Assembly Note:...
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5. Attach the Console to Frame Assembly NOTICE: crimp the Cables. Do not fully tighten Hardware until instructed.
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6. Attach the Crossbar to the Uprights Note: If necessary, loosen the screws from Step 5 to make installation of the Crossbar easier.
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7. Connect the I/O Cables, the Grounding Cables and the Remote Speed and Incline Controls Cables NOTICE: Do not crimp the Cables. Right side Left side...
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8. Attach the Cupholders to the Console NOTICE: Cupholder edges should be flush with the face of Console. 9. Fold the Walking Deck and tighten ALL Hardware from previous steps...
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10. Place the Base Shrouds onto the Frame Assembly, and then unfold the Walking Deck Note: Unfold the Walking Deck after the Base Shrouds have been placed onto the Frame Assembly. The Base Shrouds do not use hardware or snap onto the Frame Assembly.
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11. Attach the Console Backing to the Console Assembly NOTICE: Attach the hardware marked below with the ( * remaining hardware.
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12. Attach the Handlebar Shrouds to the Frame Assembly Note: Slide the Handlebar Shrouds onto the handlebars and tilt to pass over the remote control buttons. Be sure the tabs on the shrouds snap into the Console. 13. Place the Tray on the Crossbar...
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14. Connect the Power Cord and Safety Key to the Frame Assembly Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only (see Grounding Instructions). 15. Final Inspection Inspect your machine to ensure that all hardware is tight and components are properly assembled. Do not use until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for correct performance in accordance with the Owner’s Manual.
BEFORE YOU START Storage and Moving the Machine The machine can be moved by one or more persons. Use caution when you move the machine. The treadmill is heavy and can be awkward. Make sure that your own physical strength is capable of moving the machine.
Do not use the Console, handlebars, or lifted walking deck to lift or move the treadmill. Damage to the treadmill can occur. Keep clear of the movement path of the lifted walking deck. Do not put objects where the walking deck would be if lowered. NOTICE: Move the machine carefully so that it does not hit other objects.
Leveling the Machine Place the machine in your workout area. Do not adjust the levelers to such a height that they detach or unscrew from the machine. Injury to you or damage to the machine can occur. Adjust until the machine is level. Treadmill Belt Your treadmill comes equipped with a durable, high quality walking belt designed to provide many hours of reliable ser vice.
FEATURES F G H Console Deck Release Handle USB Port Dampener MP3 Input Hydraulic Lift Media Tray Transport Wheel Speaker Leveler Base Cupholder Motor Cover Emergency Safety Key Port Uprights Crossbar Tray Ergo Bar Remote Incline Control Remote Speed Control Power Switch Handlebar AC Inlet...
Console Features The Console provides important information about your workout and lets you control the resistance levels while you Fitness Score Display Goal Display Pacer Icon User Indicator User Placement Lights Display Incline Buttons Speed Buttons Incline Enter Speed Enter Button Button Fan Button...
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Decrease ( Right ( Incline Enter button within 12 seconds for the Walking Deck to be adjusted to the desired incline. paused workout. Speed Enter button within 12 seconds for the Walking Belt to be adjusted to the desired speed. LCD Display Data Display Workout Category...
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Option Guides The Option Guides inform the User where they are in a list of options with the MORE and PREVIOUS Options. Decrease ( not provide further options. Active User Display Time / Lap (Time) tional time of the machine. Note: played when a Lap is completed.
If using a Bluetooth ® Sign in to the Nautilus Connect™ website to instantly sync your workout data with it. Once you have an account, your ® Workouts will be uploaded to the Nautilus Connect™ website immediately after a workout through your Bluetooth Smart device.
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You may need to lightly wet the contact areas. Check that the curve of the transmitter is oriented upward. If no signal appears or you need further assistance, call your Nautilus Representative.
Remote Heart Rate Monitor ® Note: The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR patible model. (Coded POLAR ® heart rate straps such as POLAR ® OwnCode ® chest straps will not work with this If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest strap or other telemetric heart rate monitor.
The graph is a brief guideline, describing the generally suggested target heart rates based on age. As noted above, your optimal target rate may be higher or lower. Consult your physician for your individual target heart rate zone. Note: or intensity. Remote Speed and Incline Controls The remote speed and incline controls are located on the handlebar arms.
OPERATIONS What to Wear How Often Should You Exercise Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only.
• If there is an emergency, pull out the Safety Key to shut off the power to the Belt and Incline Motors. This will quickly belt and pause the program. Push the USER button to select the desired User for the workout. With your desired workout shown, push the OK button.
Push OK to set. The Console goes to the screen. Note: Quick Start ( Manual ) Program During a Manual Workout, each column represents a 2 minute time period. The active column will advance across the the right and pushes the previous columns off the display. 1.
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3. The Console display shows the GOAL TRACK prompt. Push the Increase( button. 4. The Console display shows the EDIT prompt and the current User Profile name. Push OK to start the Edit User option. screen. 5. The Console display shows the NAME prompt and the current User Profile name. Note: The User name will be blank if this is the first edit.
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Reset a User Profile 2. Push the OK button to select the User Profile. 3. The Console display shows the GOAL TRACK prompt. Push the Decrease ( button to change the prompt. Note: Mode screen. 4. The Console display shows the RESET prompt and the current User Profile name. Push OK to start the Reset User Increase( 6.
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The currently selected Category will be active on the Console, with the first Profile Program Workout within that Category displayed. Use the Increase( of Workouts. At the end of the available Workouts for that Category, the More deactivate, telling the User they have reached the end of the Category. QUICK GOAL DISTANCE, TIME, CALORIES HEART HEALTH...
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TRAIN BOOT CAMP ENDURANCE ANCE 1: Boot Camp: PERFORMANCE 1 MILE PACER, 5K PACER, 10K PACER ANCE 1: CUSTOM ATE TARGET: VAL: the Goal value. Note: 1. Stand on the Side Foot Support Platforms. 3. Push the Programs buttons to select a Category of Workout. 4.
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6. Use the Increase( During a Workout, the User can directly adjust the speed of the belt above the Maximum Speed setting if desired. Use the Increase( to select a , and push OK. Use the Increase( to adjust the workout value, and push OK. 9.
7. Push the Increase( Note: Be sure to allow time for your heart rate to reach the desired heart rate zone when setting the goal. The Console will display the heart rate value based on the current User settings. Compare Pacer Displays The Compare Pacer Displays allow a User to focus, or train, on a set program and COMPARE distance, and see how they compare against past workouts while doing a workout.
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User Fitness Level Based on Fitness Score good high average average low average poor good high average average low average poor 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 workout values toward your Fitness Score. This value is displayed on the Fitness Score Display area of the Console. Note: Using a Heart Rate Chest Strap provides the most accurate information to calculate the Fitness Score.
The Fitness Score may change only slightly for a User that performs the same length of workout at a similar intensity level. However, if that same User were to increase intensity over the same length of a workout, their score would increase. Since Note: longer or faster workouts.
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Push the Decrease( to move to the “LAST 7 DAYS”. The Console will display the calories burned on the dis The Console will cycle between the workout results every 4 seconds. Use the Left( workout results. Decrease( to move to the “LAST WORKOUT”. The Console will display the workout values from the last workout.
CONSOLE SETUP MODE the Console Setup Mode. Note: The Console display shows the Date prompt with the current setting. To change, push the Increase/Decrease buttons Push OK to set. The Console display shows the Time prompt with the current setting. Push the Increase/Decrease buttons to adjust Push OK to set.
Worn or damaged components must be repaired or replaced immediately. Only manufacturer supplied components can be used to maintain and repair the equipment. If at any time the Warning labels become loose, unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus Customer Service for replacement labels.
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Adjusting the Belt Tension If the walking belt starts to slip during use, it is necessary to adjust the tension. Your treadmill has tension bolts at the rear of the treadmill. Make sure that the walking belt is stopped and the power switch is turned Off. Be sure not to touch the walking belt or step on the power cord.
If the belt moves to the right, turn the left adjustment bolt 1/4 turn counterclockwise and the right adjustment bolt 1/4 turn clockwise. Push PAUSE/STOP twice to stop the walking belt and end the Quick Start workout. Lubricating the Walking Belt can affect the function and life of the machine.
® Store silicone lubricant in a safe place. Keep out of reach of children. Silicone lubricant is not intended for human consumption. Manually rotate the belt 1/2 of the length of the belt and apply lubricant again. Unfold the machine. Refer to the “Unfolding the Machine” procedure in this manual. Keep clear of the movement path of the walking deck.
Maintenance Parts A Console Assembly K Remote Speed Control Wire, Lower Base Shroud, Left B Safety Key Port Crossbar C Fan M Right Upright Grounding Cable Crossbar Tray D Contact Heart Rate Sensor N Upright, Right Upright, Left O Remote Speed Control Handlebar Shroud, Left F Remote Speed Control Wire, Upper P Handlebar Shroud, Right...
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Maintenance Parts ( Frame ) Front FF GG Back DD Power Switch Rear Roller Deck Release Cable EE Fuse Walking Deck Incline Adjuster Power Input MM Base Support Pivot Assembly NN Deck Cushioners Belt Tensioner Cover HH Motor Cover OO Transport Wheel Rear Roller Cover Side Foot Support Rails Leveler...
TROUBLESHOOTING Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution No display/partial display/ Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Test the unit will not turn on outlet outlet with a known functioning device such as a lamp. Check connection at front Connection should be secure and undamaged.
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Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution Check data cable Be sure cable is connected securely and oriented properly. connections/orientation Small latch on connector should line up and snap into place. Reset machine Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 3 minutes. Reconnect to outlet.
Throughout the terms of the warranty coverage, Nautilus, Inc. will repair any machine that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. Nautilus reserves the right to replace the product in the event a repair is not possible. When Nautilus determines replacement is the correct remedy, Nautilus may apply a limited credit reimbursement toward another Nautilus, Inc.
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