Routine Maintenance
Instructions for Lubricating Treadmills with SlipCoat
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4.3.
Instructions for Lubricating Treadmills with SlipCoat
SlipCoat lubricant reduces friction between the treadbelt and deck. It is required for all institutional treadmills.
Proper and timely application of SlipCoat will prevent premature failures due to excessive wear and load. Items
affected by inadequate lubrication are the treadbelt, deck, motor, and motor controller.
4.3.1. When to Lubricate
Home Treadmills
: Lubricate with SlipCoat every 2500 miles or perform an amperage check as outlined below:
Institutional Treadmills
: Landice L-Series should be checked on a monthly basis.
If you want to confirm that the treadmill is properly lubricated, you check for proper lubrication by putting your hand
under the treadbelt and sliding it between the belt and deck to see if its slick. Your hand should feel greasy if the
deck is lubricated properly. If it is dry then SlipCoat is needed. You can also perform an amperage check to see if
the treadbelt is dragging excessively and thus drawing excessive current as follows:
1. Install AC clip-on ammeter around hot lead on line cord.
2. Turn treadmill ON and increase speed to 3.0mph.
3. Let speed stabilize and record the AC amperage.
4. Decrease speed to 1.0mph and have a person weighing at least 150 lb step onto the treadbelt.
5. Increase speed back up to 3.0mph.
6. Let speed stabilize and record the AC amperage. Compare the two readings.
Note:
Current draw for a new or well-maintained 110V treadmill with a 150lb load at 3mph will be approximately 6A, for 220V
units it will be approximately 3A. If the load is higher than 150lb, then adjust the amperage upward., if load is lighter the
amperage draw will be less. Example 200lb load @3mph=8amps.
If the loaded current draw is substantially greater than the unloaded reading, then the treadbelt and deck system
is wearing and may need lubrication and/or replacement:
• If treadmill is pulling under 9 amps no lubrication is necessary.
• If treadmill is pulling over 10 amps apply lubrication as outlined in “How to Lubricate” on page
• If treadmill is pulling over 13 amps and/or if the amps do not decrease after applying lubrication, replace the
treadbelt and flip the deck as outlined in “Deck and Treadbelt” on page
7. Record the hours and miles in “Maintenance Checklist” on page
4.3.2. How to Lubricate
Note:
Only use SlipCoat by Landice. Most standard greases, waxes, and silicone sprays will build up on the rollers and affect
belt slippage and tracking and could void the warranty.
1. Before lubricating, loosen treadbelt and slide clean towel under the treadbelt and wipe the deck and under the
belt to remove dirt and debris. Rotate belt 180 degrees and repeat.
2. Using our SlipCoat packets, empty the entire contents of the packet to the middle 10" of the deck for the entire
length of the deck in a zig zag pattern. Re-tension the treadbelt and check tracking at 2.0 mph.
3. Walk in the SlipCoat for a few minutes at a speed of 2.0 mph. Make sure to walk in the middle of the deck where
the lubrication has been applied and walk from top to bottom. This will work the lubrication into the treadbelt.
Summary of Contents for L7 Club
Page 1: ...L7 L8 L9 Treadmill 90 Series Service Manual...
Page 4: ...Grounding Instructions 4...
Page 16: ...Introduction Recommended Tools 16...
Page 26: ...Electrical Reference Harnesses 26...
Page 30: ...Routine Maintenance Maintenance Checklist 30...
Page 102: ...Replacement Parts 102 Figure 8 8 Control Panel 17 16 15 13 14 12 11 11 9 5 3 7 6 2 4 8 1...
Page 116: ...Replacement Parts 116...
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