PRODUCT FEATURES Model Shown: T516, LE-X Display Model Shown: T518, LC Display Regulatory Approvals Meets: Safety - EN 60335-1, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC - European Union (EU), EN 61000-6-3 EN 61000-6-1 Meets: UL1647 3rd Ed CSA C22.2 No. 68-92 CAN Patent Information U.S.
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.
6. The Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill, models T516 and Used to call attention to potential hazards that could result in personal T518 are intended for home use only. The T516 and T518 injury or loss of life. maximum user weight limit is 375 pounds (170 kilograms). Do not exceed the maximum user weight limit.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be • The electrical wiring within the treadmill setting and the replaced with a power cord from Nautilus, Inc. electrical installation of the treadmill must comply with the applicable local or provincial requirements.
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SAFETY WARNING LABELS The following safety warnings are located on the Nautilus ® Sport Series treadmill, models T516 and T518. Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product. Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged, illegible, or missing.
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ALWAYS ATTACH THE MAGNETIC STOP KEY CORD CLIP TO YOUR CLOTHING DURING YOUR WORKOUT. Always remove the Magnetic Stop Key from the Nautilus® Sport Series treadmill when not in use to prevent children or other persons from using the machine unsupervised.
TREADMILL POWER PLUG RECEPTACLES T516: The power plug receptacle is located on the front side of the motor pan. (See Figure 1.) T518: The T518 treadmill has two power plug receptacles. This allows you to plug in the treadmill from the front or the rear of the machine.
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ON position. When the switch is ON, the power switch will be illuminated. FIGURE 2: Model T516 Power Switch/Circuit Breaker FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 : Model T518 Power Switch/Circuit Breaker FIGURE 3 Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
Step 6: At the end of the Calibration Procedure the display will show “CAL PASS”. Press STOP key to exit. NOTE: If the machine does not display “CAL PASS”. Attempt the calibration procedure once more. If it still does not display “CAL PASS” after the second attempt, contact your dealer or Nautilus Customer Service at: 41-26-460-77-77.
GETTING STARTED GUIDELINES FOR GETTING ON AND OFF THE TREADMILL Instruct each user to follow the guidelines listed below when getting on and off the treadmill. 1. Magnetic safety key should be in place on the display and should be securely clipped onto an area of clothing approximately waist high.
• Test your transmitter belt with a machine that you know is working, or with a heart rate watch that you know is working. This treadmill is compatible with most major chest belt brands, including brands that employ coded signal technology. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
The supplied chest belts use a sealed battery and are non-replaceable. Batteries in a chest belt will last on average for 1500-2000 hours of use. Replacement belts can be purchased from an Authorized Nautilus® Fitness Retailer. CONTACT HEART RATE...
220. Percentage of maximum heart rate will only be shown in HRC programs or when a user selects their name in the My Nautilus™ menu since these are the only times the user’s age is known. My Nautilus™ software is a fi tness cartridge feature that is sold separately (see Fitness Cartridge section in the owner’s manual).
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TREADMILL DISPLAY DEFINITIONS Calories/Hour — Provides the rate at which calories are burned per hour at the current speed and incline. Note: This number is only an approximation as a user’s caloric expenditure will vary signifi cantly based on a person’s age, gender, weight and metabolism.
OVERSHOOTING YOUR DESIRED SPEED. Programs Key - This key is used to select a program during setup. 0-9 Numeric Keypad — During program setup, this keypad allows you to quickly enter requested information such as Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
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Scan Key for 2 seconds will turn the Scan feature back on. My Nautilus™ Key — This key is not active on 220volt units. ROC™ Bar Keys (T518 only) - The T518 is equipped with the Remote Operation Control™ (ROC™) system. This keypad contains INCLINE UP, INCLINE DOWN, START, STOP, SPEED UP, and SPEED DOWN keys.
Heart Rate Control Programs — These programs use your heart rate to automatically regulate your workout intensity. (Note: Your heart rate chest strap must be worn to perform these workout programs.) Custom Workouts — For added variety you can create and store your personal workouts. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LE-X DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP TIME GOAL PROGRAM THIS IS A MANUALLY OPERATED PROGRAM IN WHICH YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER YOUR SPEED AND INCLINE. Time Goal Program Set Up Use the following steps to select this program. 1. Press the ENTER Key while in Standby Mode. 2.
The fl ashing column shows your current interval. * The Just My Speed program will not prompt you to enter a max speed. It will skip to workout time. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LE-X DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP INTERVAL TRAINING PROGRAMS BELOW IS AN OUTLINE OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. SPEED INTERVALS PROVIDES A FLAT RUNNING COURSE WITH PROGRESSIVELY FASTER SPEED INTERVALS. OFFERS A GREAT “SPEED WORK” FOR RUNNERS AND JOGGERS LOOKING TO INCREASE THEIR PACE.
Your maximum heart rate is an approximation you and the heart rates that you can safely exercise at. and is determined by subtracting your age from 220. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
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LE-X DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP Example: User is 40 years of age: 220 – 40 = 180 (180 beats per minute would be the approximate maximum heart rate for a 40 year old user.) 180 x 65% = 117 (117 beats per minute would be the default target heart rate for a 40 year old user in this program.) 1.
The dot-matrix area of the display will show the actual course profi le of the selected custom program. The taller the column, the higher the incline for that interval. The fl ashing column shows your current interval. Creating a Custom Program 1. Press the ENTER Key while in Standby Mode. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LE-X DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP 2. Use the PROGRAMS Key to select a default, or previously entered custom program. Press ENTER to edit a program. 3. The fi rst segment of the program will fl ash on the left side of the dot matrix. Enter desired speed and incline for this fi...
Heart Rate Control Programs — These programs use your heart rate to automatically regulate your workout intensity. (Note: Your heart rate chest strap must be worn to perform these workout programs.) Custom Workouts — For added variety you can create and store your personal workouts. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
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LC DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP TIME GOAL PROGRAM THIS IS A MANUALLY OPERATED PROGRAM IN WHICH YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER YOUR SPEED AND INCLINE. Time Goal Program Set Up Use the following steps to select this program. 1. Press the ENTER Key while in Standby Mode. 2.
0:00, the program will advance to the next segment. The time of each segment depends on the workout time entered in Step 5. * The Just My Speed program will not prompt you to enter a max speed. It will skip to workout time. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LC DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP INTERVAL TRAINING PROGRAMS BELOW IS AN OUTLINE OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. SPEED INTERVALS PROVIDES A FLAT RUNNING COURSE WITH PROGRESSIVELY FASTER SPEED INTERVALS. OFFERS A GREAT “SPEED WORK” FOR RUNNERS AND JOGGERS LOOKING TO INCREASE THEIR PACE.
The dot-matrix area of the display will show the actual course profi le of the selected program. The taller the column, the higher the incline for that interval. The fl ashing column shows your current interval. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LC DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAMS HEART RATE CONTROL 65% HRC WEIGHT LOSS A BEGINNING OR RECOVERY HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM THAT KEEPS YOU AT 65% OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE. HEART RATE CONTROL 80% HRC CARDIO ...
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Pressing the INCLINE UP/DOWN keys will cause the target heart rate value to be shown in the Heart Rate display and may be used to modify this value anytime during the workout. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
LC DISPLAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SETUP CUSTOM WORKOUT PROGRAMS CUSTOM WORKOUTS THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW YOU TO CREATE AND STORE THREE DIFFERENT CUSTOM COURSE PROFILES. Selecting a Custom Program 1. Press the ENTER Key while in Standby Mode. 2. Enter your body weight using the SPEED UP/DOWN Keys or the numeric keypad and press the ENTER Key to confi...
If you chose a program in which you entered a preset workout time and the clock counted down to 0:00, you may continue with a new workout if desired. You may press PROGRAMS while you are in Results Mode to begin a new workout. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
MANAGEMENT MENU MANAGEMENT MENU To access the Management Menu, press and hold the SPEED UP and SPEED DOWN Keys for three seconds while in Standby Mode. Treadmill is now in Management Menu Mode. LE-X and LC Display: 1. TOTAL HOURS will be shown on the display, press the ENTER Key to advance. 2.
Periodic internal cleaning/ vacuuming should be done by qualifi ed service personnel. DO NOT REMOVE THE TREADMILL MOTOR COVERS: DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT. COMPONENTS ARE SERVICEABLE ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
THE BELT NEED ONLY If the walking belt becomes worn from heavy usage, it BE TIGHT ENOUGH TO PREVENT IT FROM may need to be replaced. Call an Authorized Nautilus® IMPORTANT! SLIPPING DURING USE. Fitness Retailer to obtain service. E XCESSIVE BELT TENSION...
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USING AFTER STORAGE PERIOD Before using the treadmill again after moving or storage, check the power cord and all attachments to be sure they are undamaged and securely connected, then test the system for proper operation. Nautilus® Sport Series Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any operational problem with your treadmill, cycle the power by turning the circuit breaker off and then back on; this may eliminate the fault. PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS BASE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The serial number decal on the base can be found on the left hand incline arm.
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