TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the instructions below, if further assistance is needed, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).

PROBLEM

1.The power does not turn on

SOLUTION

a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 7). Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC an d 15 amps.

b. Make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console.

C, Check the circuit breaker located on the frame near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.

d.Check the on/off switch located on the frame near the power cord. The switch must be in the on posi- tion.

Tripped Reset

I PositionOn

2.The power turns off during use

3.The walking belt slows when walked

on

a. Check the cimuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord (see

1.c. above). If the circuit breaker has tripped, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.

b.Make sure that the p(_wer cord is plugged in.

c.Remove the key from the console and then reinsert it.

d.Make sure that the on/off switch is in the on position (see 1. d. above).

a. Make sure that only an appropriate surge suppressor is used (see 1. a. above).

b.If the walking belt is overtightened, tread- mill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently dam- aged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the included allen

wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn. When

the walking belt is properly tightened, you

should be able

to lift the edges of the

Rear Roller Adjustment

Bolts

walking belt 3

to 4 inches off the walking

 

platform. Be careful to keep the walking

 

belt centered.

Plug in the power

cord,

insert the key and run the treadmill

for a few

minutes. Repeat until the walking

belt

is properly tightened.

 

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