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Nautilus Be Strong TreadClimber TC916 Service Manual

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    Be strong. ™ p/n: 001-7129 rev d (5/21/2007) service manual treadclimber®, model tc916 commercial series.

  • Page 2: Attention!

    Attention! This manual is intended for authorized nautilus or nautilus certified service personnel and not for the consumer. There are no user serviceable parts. Servicing of the nautilus commercial series treadmill by other than authorized nautilus or nautilus certified service personnel may result...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual important safety precautions............. 4 product specifications ........................... 6 mechanical service 1.0 removing the console ............................................. 7 2.0 accessing the console for programming ................ ...

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    Important safety precautions - save these instructions important safety instructions the following definition applies to the word “warning” found throughout this manual: warning - used to call attention to potential hazards that could result in personal injury or loss of life. When using electrical ...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual important safety precautions 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...

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    6 product specifications user weight capacity: 400 lbs (182 kg) speed range: 0.5 to 6 mph (default set to 4.0 mph) - [.8 to 9.5 km/h (default set to 6.4 km/h)] treadle displacement levels: min (half the total displacement) and max (full treadle displacement) walk surface (w x l): 21” x 48” defined b...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service 1.0 - removing the console tools needed: • phillips head screw driver • 5/32 allen bit 1-1: turn off the unit and unplug from the wall outlet. 1-2: remove button head screws (p/n- sm24162) on underside of the handles on each side...

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    Mechanical service 2.0 - accessing the console for programming tools needed: • phillips head screw driver 2-1: turn off the unit. 2-2: remove six (6) screws (p/n - sm41271) from back side of console to remove cover and gain access for programming (see figure 2-1 and figure 2-2). 2-3: attach fisp con...

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    9 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual 3.0 - removing rear step tools needed: • phillips head screw driver • 5/32 allen bit 3-1: unplug the unit from the power source and ensure that all power has been drained from the unit. 3-2: remove two (2) middle screws from rear step cover (see ...

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    10 mechanical service 4.0 - vsd assembly grounding parts affected: • front trim cover - p/n: sm17652 • right pan cover - p/n: sm17653 • right side cover - p/n: sm17655 • vsd assembly, tc916 - p/n: sm17688 • flat washer, 1/4 id x 5/8 od - p/n: sm22047 • screw, .250-20 x .75, hx wash hd - p/n: sm27594...

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    11 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service 4-6: remove the two (2) vsd bracket screws (p/n - sm27594), then remove the vsd assmebly (see figure 4). 4-7: position the new vsd assembly in place and attach with the two (2) bracket screws. 4-8: reconnect the previously mar...

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    1 5.0 - removing uprights tools needed: • 1/8 allen bit • 5/32 allen bit • 3/4 inch socket • phillips head screw driver 5-1: remove the front trim cover (p/n - sm17652), left side cover (p/n - sm17656), left pan cover (p/n - sm17654) and right side cover (p/n - sm17655), right pan cover (p/n - sm176...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual figure 5-4 figure 5-5 figure 5-6: lower plastic parts. Figure 5-7 figure 5-8 b) from the encoder assembly pc board (not shown). Note: the encoder is under the treadles and you will have to reach into the machine to disconnect. C) from the hydraul...

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    1 6.0 - removing base plastic tools needed: • phillips head screw driver • 1/8 allen bit 6-1: remove three (3) front plastic screws (see figure 6-1). 6-2: remove right and left side plastic covers - four (4) screws each side (see figure 6-2). 6-3: remove right and left side pan covers - two (2) scre...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual 7.0 - belt tension and alignment parts affected: • left treadle assembly - p/n 17623 • right treadle assembly - p/n 17617 • treadle belt - p/n - sm17860 tools needed: • 5/16 allen bit belt alignment and tensioning adjustments (see figure 1). Note...

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    16 8.0 - belt and deck replacement tools needed: 7/16 & 3/4 wrench or socket 3/8 allen socket 1/8, 5/32 & 5/16 allen wrench phillips screwdriver wood blocks 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) thick 8-1: remove rear cover and rear step (see figure 1 and figure 2). 8-2: remove side pivot covers, side frame covers, f...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual belt and deck replacement continued: figure 2: rear cover and rear step removed. Figure 3: removing end casting with allen wrench. Figure 5: brace treadles with wooden blocks. Figure 6: remove treadle bolts & pivot bolts; 4 bolts per side. Figure...

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    1 mechanical service 9.0 - treadle adjustment troubleshooting parts affected: • treadle assembly • hydraulic cylinder tools needed: • phillips screwdriver • hex key • socket wrench • flat screwdriver troubleshooting treadle steps: a: determining if there is a problem with the hydraulic cylinder (eit...

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    19 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service figure a-5 figure a-6 9a-3: check the cylinder by feeling the shaft of the cylinder and pulling up and down on the left treadle. If the cylinder shaft moves in and out of the cylinder body by more than an 1/8th inch (3.2 mm), ...

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    0 mechanical service b: if the problem is not in the hydraulic cylinder or the connecting hardware, then perform the following electronic and software checks: 9b-1: turn the unit on. Move the treadles up and down until they come to a locked position. 9b-2: if the treadles do not come to a locked pos...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service c: to re-center the large encoder wheel attached to the dependency mechanism, follow these steps: 9c-1: loosen the set screw. Be sure that the treadles are level. 9c-2: slowly rotate the large encoder wheel in one direction by ...

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    Mechanical service d: to check the encoder range of movement and to make sure the large encoder wheel is not slipping during movement, follow these steps: 9d-1: from the intro screen, press [speed up] [6] [en- ter]. The display will read “diagnostic”. Press the [speed up] or [speed down] keys to scr...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service e: to reset the treadle center in software to match the treadle center on the encoder, follow these steps: 9e-1: from the intro screen, press [speed up] [6] [enter]. The display will read “diagnostic”. Press the [speed up] or [sp...

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    Mechanical service 10.0 - replacement of pivot covers parts affected: • right pivot cover - p/n 17660 • left pivot cover - p/n 17661 tools needed: see figure 1 for steps 10-1 thru 10-4. 10-1: remove rear step (p/n -17733) and step plate (p/n - 17591). 10-2: remove rear plastic cover (p/n - 17659). 1...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual mechanical service 10-5: loosen 4 inside bolts (2 on each side) that attach the upright (p/n - 17626) to base frame (see figure 2). 10-6: slide the upright (p/n - 17626) backwards, away from the front of the unit to expose the right and left pivot ...

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    6 11.0 - replacement of hydraulic cylinders parts affected: • front cover - p/n 17652 • left side cover - p/n 17656 • left lower pan cover - p/n 17654 • left lower treadle cover - p/n 17665 • left top treadle cover - p/n 17667 • bolt - p/n 17677 • cylinder pivot weldment - p/n 17586 • hydraulic cyli...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual 11-9: with a 3/8 inch allen wrench and 3/4 inch wrench placed on the nut (p/n - sm22893) under the frame, loosen bolt (p/n - sm17677) from the cylinder mount weldment (p/n - sm17586) and bracket attachment welded to the base frame. 11-10: remove th...

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    12.0 - vibration troubleshooting parts affected: • rear step - p/n sm17733 • step plate weldment - p/n sm17591 • flywheel - p/n sm41059 • snap ring - p/n sm17692 • rear roller assembly - p/n sm17501 tools needed: • phillips screwdriver • 5/32 allen bit to correct vibration in treadles: 12-1: remove ...

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    9 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual check the front roller snap ring: 12-6: verify that the snap ring on the front rollers is in place properly (see figure 2). Note: this can be seen more easily with the treadle guards removed. Check the rear roller pulley: 12-7: check the rear rol...

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    0 cardio console codes general information: • press the up speed/load key [], the numeric [ # ] key, and then press the [enter] key once to enter this mode. Pressing [] or [] forwards or backs up through the selections. Pressing [enter] then selects that item. Enter values then press the [enter] ...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual cardio console codes workout default console codes continued… [] [ 5 ] [ enter ] “ r and d” [] [enter] “ program loop” [] [enter] “ com timeout” [] [ 6 ] [ enter ] “ diagnostic ” [] [ enter ] “display test” [] [ enter ] “key test” [] [ ent...

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    Cardio console codes.

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual parts list ordering replacement parts: in the us, call 800-628-8458. Outside the us, call +44-26-460-77-77. Authorized nautilus representitives will assist you with your specific service requirements. Items in the parts list highlighted in gray are...

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    Parts list ref #: assembly #: part #: description: warranty: 98 sm17808 screw, 10-32 x .375, shcs, ss 3 year 63 sm17809 screw, 10-32 x .625, shcs ss 3 year 173 sm17815 screw, button hd cap, 10-32 x 5 /8l 3 year 68 sm17860 belt, treadclimber 1 year 30 sm17862 deck, treadle 1 year 228 sm22047 washer, ...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual parts list ref #: assembly #: part #: description: warranty: 58 sm22276 screw, #6 s.T. X .625 hex or to 3 year 254 sm25777 screw, .250-20 x 1.00 button head 3 year 88 sm27585 washer, .406 x .812 x .065 flat 3 year sm17626 assembly, upright 110 sm17...

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    6 parts list ref #: assembly #: part #: description: warranty: 153 sm17658 cover, left pivot 1 year 154 sm17659 cover, lower front step 1 year 107 sm17668 cover, top upright right 1 year 108 sm17669 cover, top upright left 1 year 155 sm17670 assembly, console tc916 3 year 46 sm17676 screw, 3/8-24 x ...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual exploded views working with exploded views the reference numbers in the drawings on the following pages correlate to the reference numbers in the parts list on the preceding pages. Base frame with vsd motor control board: base frame with drive moto...

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    Exploded views base frame with dependency link and hydraulic system: dependency link:.

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    9 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual exploded views console upright assembly, rear step and console assembly: treadle assembly:.

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    0 exploded views base frame covers: (right side as you stand on unit facing console.) base frame covers: (left side as you stand on unit facing console.).

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual exploded views treadle deck and belt assembly: (left side as you stand on unit facing console.) treadle deck and belt assembly: (right side as you stand on unit facing console.).

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    Exploded views treadle arm assembly: (right side as you stand on unit facing console.) treadle arm assembly: (left side as you stand on unit facing console.).

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual exploded views treadle covers - top and bottom: (left side as you stand on unit facing console.) treadle covers - top and bottom: (right side as you stand on unit facing console.).

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    Exploded views roc bar assembly: console upright and cover assembly:.

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual exploded views rear step and support platform:.

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    6 electronic troubleshooting summary 1. Le d o per ation on pc b a s what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction note about use of status leds: a single led does not show the complete picture of an error condition. Review the status of all leds prior to deciding whic...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual electronic troubleshooting summary 1. Le d o per ation on pc b a s what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction ds2 on continuous w alkbelt over current condition. This error is usually caused by excessive drag or fr...

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    1. Le d o per ation on pc b a s what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction 3. O per ational e rr or c odes what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction drive e rror occurs when the vsd pcba detects too low or too high of a voltage on ...

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    9 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual 1. Le d o per ation on pc b a s what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction grd move error unit must be reconfigured as a treadclimber . Press [clear]. Go to change machine mode (speed increase, 8, enter , enter),...

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    0 1. Le d o per ation on pc b a s what this means first a ction second a ction t hir d a ction four th a ction tc/tm confi g rqrd unit must be reconfigured as either a t readmill or treadclimber or vsd pcba has wrong jumper configura - tion. Press [clear]. Go to change machine mode (speed in - creas...

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    1 nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual ca bl e a ss y, t 9 h r, pr o ce ss o r s id e #4 14 42 tc 91 6 tr ea dc limb er 12 0v v er sio ns to p-l ev el w ir in g t. B ro w n 6 /15 /05 key bo ar d csa fe #1 po rt (t o p en tr y) csa fe #2 po rt t.C. Treadle position sensor so ft w ar e ...

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    Wiring schematic.

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual wiring schematic: 110 vac domestic 27000 installs in place of choke assy on non-european equipment 1. Power cable length 12ft. 2. Same two places. 3. Power cord is country specific on international model 4. Model assy, treadclimber t9 00200-001 brn...

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    Wiring schematic: 230 vac domestic 17824 3 3 17824 17786 configuration plate assy 230v ac 17823 choke 41404 17859 17778 17826 overlay 17739 keypanel tc9 17716 magnetic switch assy 40854 magnet 41154 41194 pcba, c52 lcd display 40865 cthr 41180 ergo keys 41449 41175 41442 41173 (c3) console, pcba, p5...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual wiring schematic: 230 vac international 17824 3 3 17824 17786 configuration plate assy 230v ac 17823 choke 41404 17859 17778 17826 overlay 17739 keypanel tc9 17716 magnetic switch assy 40854 magnet 41154 41194 pcba, c52 lcd display 40865 cthr 41180...

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    6 wiring schematic: 110 vac domestic with tv 12 7 transformer 27964 17824 3 3 17824 17786 configuration plate assy 120v ac 17719 17498 17778 17826 overlay 17739 keypanel tc9 17716 magnetic switch assy 40854 magnet 41154 41194 pcba, c52 lcd display 40865 cthr 41180 ergo keys 41449 41175 41442 41173 (...

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    Nautilus® treadclimber®, model tc916 service manual wiring schematic: 230 vac domestic with tv 12 7 transformer 27964 27000 model assy, treadclimber t9 00200-005 brn blu yel yel wht blk red 2 software programming port c'safe #1 port c'safe #2 port j1 j15 j2 j14 j16 j3 j7 j9 j17 j11 j10 console assy ...

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    Offices in the united states: e-mail: cstech@nautilus.Com • nautilus innovation center nautilus, inc. 1886 prairie way louisville, colorado, usa 80027 vancouver, washington, usa 98683 phone: 800-nautilus (800-628-8458) email: customerservice@nautilus.Com fax: 800-898-9410 • technical/customer servic...

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