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Bowflex 3 series Assembly Manual

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

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  • Page 1 Bowflex 3, 5 & 7 Series ® Treadmills Assembly Manual P/N: 18566 Rev E (07/01/2007)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    . 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 .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    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 .

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Machine

    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 .

  • Page 5: Basic Assembly Principles

    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 .

  • Page 6: Parts And Hardware Lists

    . 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 .

  • Page 7: Parts List

    Parts list Check Quantity Description Reference # Frame Handrail (L) Handrail (R) Computer Console Left Upright Right Upright Inner Handrail Cover (L) Outer Handrail Cover (L) Inner Handrail Cover (R) Outer Handrail Cover (R) Cross Bar Exploded View Parts and Hardware Lists...

  • Page 8: Nautilus, Inc

    hardware list Check Quantity Description Reference # Allen Screw M8 x P1 .25 x 15 Phillips Head Screw M8 x P1 .0 x 15 Allen Screw M8 x P1 .25 x 15 Phillips Head Screw 4 x 16 Allen Wrench 5mm/Screwdriver Allen Wrench 6mm Safety Key/Clip Silicon Lube...

  • Page 9: Assembly Drawing With Reference Number

    Assembly Drawing with Reference Numbers Parts and Hardware Lists...
  • Page 10 Parts list Reference # Description Console Hand Rail Cover set / Right Emergency Stop Magnet Hand Rail Hand Rail End Cap Right Upright Assembly Motor Soft Drop™ Cylinders Right Roller Cover Right Side Rail Right Bottom Side Rail Deck Bottom Plastic Cover Rubber Isolator Frame Assembly Rear Roller...

  • Page 11: Assembly Guide

    Assembly Instructions To ensure ease of assembly please verify the size and quantity of all the required assembly hardware and parts with the enclosed parts list and hardware chart. The assembly process has been broken down into 5 easy-to-follow steps. Please take just a few moments to read over these instructions to familiarize yourself with the process to make assembly quick and trouble-free.
  • Page 12 assembly step #2 attach Cross bar to uprights Assembly hardware required: (6) M 8 x P 1 .0 x 15 Phillips-head Screws (item b) 1 . Attach Crossbar between the Left and Right Uprights using Phillips-head screws . Do not fully tighten screws - leave loose for adjustment .
  • Page 13 assembly step #3 attach Console to uprights Console Upper Control wire Console Flanges Allen Screws Lower Control Wire Allen Screws Right Upright Left Upright THIS STEP REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE . THE CONSOLE IS AWKWARD AND HEAVY . IT IS POSSIBLE TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS WHEN CONNECTING IT TO THE UPRIGHTS .
  • Page 14 assembly step #4 attach handrail Covers Right Outer Handrail Cover Right Inner Left Inner Handrail Handrail Cover Cover Left Outer Handrail Cover Pillips-head Screws Assembly Hardware Required: (6) 4 x 16 Phillips-head Screws, 3 per side (item d) . 1 . Attach Inner and Outer Handrail Covers using Phillips-head screws . Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 15 assembly step #5 attach handrails Right Handrail Left Handrail Allen Screws Assembly Hardware Required: (8) M8 x P1 .25 x 15 Allen Screws, 4 per side (item a) . 1 . Attach Handrails to the sides of Console, aligning the holes and securing with Allen Screws . Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 16: Folding, Transporting & Unfolding Your Treadmill

    This treadmill has a folding mechanism; you must stop operation while folding and transporting . Make sure the power is off and the power cord is removed and unplugged before folding and transporting the treadmill . Note: After initial assembly your Bowflex Treadmill must be calibrated before it can be folded. Please follow calibration instructions in your Owner's Manual.

  • Page 17: To Transport The Treadmill

    To Transport the Treadmill: To fold the Treadmill After folding, as mentioned in the section, please be sure deck is locked and engaged in the up position . If treadmill will not lock in up position, check to see that elevation is at zero . Unplug the Power Cord .

  • Page 18: To Unfold The Treadmill

    To unfold the Treadmill: Squeeze the release mechanism and slowly lower the deck until it sits on level ground . The SoftDrop™ feature lets the deck drop gently and safely under it’s own weight . That’s it! You’re finished and now you can begin to reach your fitness goals! Please reference the Owner’s Manual for information regarding computer operation, product maintenance and Warranty information .

  • Page 19: Important Contact Numbers

    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, Inc . office listed below . OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES: INTERNATIONAL OFFICES: E-mail: customerservice@nautilus.com For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your area, please call or fax one of the following numbers .

  • Page 20: Nautilus, Inc

    2007 Nautilus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus, Inc. World Headquarters, 16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive, Vancouver, Washington USA 98683 © 1 - 800 -NAUTILUS ( 1 - 800 - 628 - 8458 ) Bowflex, SoftDrop, and the Bowflex logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.

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