Owner`s manual

Treadmills
DIY
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Make sure the treadmill is turned o and unplugged when performing any
maintenance inside the treadmill.
Perform this inner cleaning/dusting every month, it is extremely expensive to
replace a lower board. Lower Electronics range from $350 to over $1,000.
Motor Brush installation is extremely important. Installation
of motor brushes must be correct as motor repair and replace-
ments can range from $225 and exceed $900.
Most commercial grade treadmills purchased today do not require manual
waxing anymore. Consult your owner’s manual for more information
regarding waxing and treadmill belt and deck maintenance.
Older Life Fitness treadmills have a self-waxing system that does not require
a manual wax. However, it is imperative that the wax nozzles are checked for
clogs and cleaned every week.
Monthly
Power o and unplug the treadmill from the out-
let socket and remove the shroud of the treadmill
and vacuum around the motor and electronics.
Use a fine paint brush to dust the electronics and
any areas that the vacuum will not get to. Carpet-
ing has small metal pieces built into it to stop static
shocks. When a carpet is walked on these little
pieces of metal break o the carpet and become
airborne. If enough of these little pieces
of metal cover the electronic board it can
cause the lower board to fail resulting in the
replacement of the electronics.
Dust can also cause a lower board to fail
resulting in replacement.
Inspect the drive belt for wear, cracks or frays. If the drive belt is dam-
aged in any way, it will need to be replaced. If this part
is damaged report it to an owner or manager so that
they can make the proper arrangements to have it
replaced. The drive belt is attached to the motor and
the front roller.
If the treadmill is equipped with a DC motor, check the motor brushes
for wear. There are usually two motor brushes. Remove the motor
brushes from the motor, and inspect them
for proper length and re-install. Make sure
they go back in to the motor the exact
same way they came out or it will result in
a faulty
motor that will need to be replaced or
repaired.
Clean and lubricate the elevation lift system. The
lift system is located under the treadmill and looks
like a spiral. Wipe it down with a soft cloth, make
sure nothing from the cloth falls o and stays on the
lift system, as it will result in elevation failure. After
the elevation screws are wiped o, spray them with
Fitness Equipment Silicone Lubricant to reduce friction and prevent rust.
Inspect the wheels for proper function raise the treadmill using the
elevation system and check them to ensure they are rolling smoothly
and not getting caught on any lint, dust, hair, etc.
Quarterly
Wax the treadmill deck and belt. Every treadmill manufacturer has a
dierent method to waxing their treadmill belt and deck.
` White Power Wax can be purchased through
Gym Tech. To apply the wax (1) lift the belt and
sprinkle about a teaspoon in the front, middle and back. Do this on both
sides of the treadmill. (2) Then blow the wax around the deck. (3) Wipe
o the excess wax along the sides of the treadmill and then walk on the
treadmill for 1 minute at 1-2 mph.
Deck Lube that can be
purchased through Gym Tech
Deck lube should be applied under the belt, coating the entire deck.
The wax levels on older Life Fitness treadmills
with the waxing system must be checked every quarter. If at any time it
falls below 20%, purchase a refill kit or call Gym Tech to refill the wax
bag. Procedures on checking and changing a Life Fitness wax bag were
featured in the Winter 2012 (Volume 1, Issue 2) newsletter. If you would
like that sent to you please e-mail [e-mail]
Treadmill maintenance is key to a long-
lasting, trouble-free treadmill. The main
culprit to costly repairs and a shortened
treadmill life is usually a lack of proper
maintenance. The simplest thing you can
do is clean the treadmill and place it in an ideal location. Keeping the belt
aligned and the deck lubricated will go a long way as well.
If you follow this simple maintenance schedule, you’ll find that your
treadmill will give you several years of enjoyment with very few, if any,
headaches.
And always remember, to first consult your owner’s manual for model,
and manufacturer specific maintenance schedules.
Gym Tech specializes in fitness equipment maintenance, service and
repairs. If you have any problems or would like to use us for your
maintenance needs you can always reach us toll-free at 866-496-8324.
If you have any questions on our DIY
section or would like to have the maintenance
performed for you, please feel free to contact
us.
We are always happy to help!
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