Owner`s manual
Most
treadmills require an regular ap-
plication of belt lubricant to reduce
friction between the belt and the
treadmill’s deck. These instructions are for a how to change
the wax bag for Life Fitness’s automatic waxing system. Please
refer to your owner’s manual for additional information, or contact Gym Tech Fitness for a maintenance call.
Check the wax level in the computer.
Step 1 Hold the pause key down on the console, and push the clear button twice. The screen will go into
the “Service Menu”.
Step 2 Use the arrow keys to scroll to “Wax Motor Info” then press enter.
Step 3 The system will automatically scroll through the information. Search for “Waxer - XX/100 full.”
Where the XX is the number telling you the percentage left.
Step 4 After you have written down the total amount, you can then press clear until the system returns back
to normal operating mode.
Physically checking the wax bag.
Step 5 Turn the treadmill power OFF at the on/o switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
Step 6 Remove the two screws securing the wax bag access panel located on the user left side of the unit,
remove the wax bag access panel, and set it aside.
Step 7 You will see the wax bag in the panel. You can now determine how much wax is in the bag, and if it
needs to be changed. If you determine the wax bag is still full, put the cover back on, plug in the treadmill and
turn the power back on. If the wax bag is almost empty or completely empty, now is the time to change it.
Replacing the wax bag.
Step 8 Engage the hose clamp onto the used wax bag hose.
Step 9 Remove the two wing nuts located just inside the access hole.
Step 10 Lift the used wax bag from the two wing nuts studs. Slide the wax bag out of its protective liner,
discard the used wax bag.
Step 11 Install the new wax bag exactly how the old wax bag was placed inside the unit.
Step 12 Install the two wing nuts and attached the hose to the wax pump.
Step 13 Disengage the hose clamp on the
new wax bag.
Step 14 Install the access panel with the
two Philips head screws. At this time, the
new wax bag is installed. Then plug the
treadmill into the outlet and turn the power
switch on.
Updating the treadmill computer.
Step 15 Now that the wax bag is installed,
you have to input that information into
the treadmill’s computer. While pressing and holding the pause button, press the clear button twice - on the
second time, hold the clear button down. The screen with read “Service Menu.”
Step 16 Scroll using any up or down arrow until you see “Maintenance.” Press enter.
Step 17 The system will automatically scroll through the available options. When the screen reads “Refill
Waxer System” press Enter. The screen will read “repair logged.”
Step 18 Now the computer will have the information programmed that you replaced the wax. To verify that
this was performed properly, follow the instructions under Check the wax level in the computer. If the wax
level reads 100/100, then you know it has been properly inputted into the computer.
Step 19 Press the clear button 3 times to exit the service menu. You are now finished changing the wax bag.
Treadmills
DIY
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• Phillips Screw Driver Required.
Easy Diculty
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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Checking & Replacing
Wax Bags