6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA
6.1PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS
The Life Fitness treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and
NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear. Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear, as outlined below.
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness treadmill operating at peak performance:
•Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or a mild household cleaner. DO NOT use paper towels, ammonia or acid based cleaners.*
•Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week.
•Check the operation of the stop button once a week.
•Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the unit regularly.
•Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.
•Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt, deck and line cord.
•Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled.
•Check the position (centering) of the striding belt.
The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 2.0 inches (51 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see sec- tion 6.5, titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt, or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services, for proper alignment instructions,
*NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a
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