28 | Assembling and Maintaining TRM |
Leveling the Unit
The treadmill deck must be absolutely level from side to side to keep the belt in alignment and ensure proper operation. If the load is not equally distributed across the treadmill deck, users may feel excessive vibration or observe it at the console. You must make sure the deck is level before allowing anyone to use the treadmill.
Important: Observe the following precautions throughout this procedure:
Adjust only one rear foot at a time.
Do not raise the unit beyond ³⁄₄ inch (2 cm).
Install the unit only on an absolutely even surface. Adjusting the rear feet cannot compensate for variations in the surface under the unit.
To level the treadmill:
1.Place a bubble level across the running belt to see whether the treadmill is level.
Figure 15: Bubble level placement on running belt
If the treadmill … | Then … |
Is level | Skip to the next procedure. |
Is not level | Continue with step 2. |
2.Position yourself next to the adjustable rear feet.
Important: Be sure that your assistant uses proper lifting techniques in the following step.
3.Ask a capable assistant to lift the rear portion of the treadmill (using proper lifting techniques).
