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Life Fitness Model 5500HR Treadmill
HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DECK
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set
ATTENTION: THE DECK MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED WHEN INSTALLING A NEW STRIDING BELT.
Step 1
Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
Step 2
Remove the MOTOR COVER (See “How To...”).
Step 3
Remove the REAR END CAP PANEL (See “How To...”).
Step 4
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight SCREWS securing the SIDE EXTRUSION PANELS to the frame
and remove the SIDE EXTRUSION PANELS.
Step 5
Using a hex key wrench (1/4”), alternately loosen the right and left side TENSIONING BOLTS an equal number
of turns counter-clockwise to slacken STRIDING BELT. Alternate between each of the TENSIONING BOLTS
rotating each BOLT a maximum of two (2) full turns.
Step 6
Using a hex key wrench (5/32”), remove the four corner DECK SCREWS and carefully slide DECK from under the
STRIDING BELT.
Step 6
Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove the four screws securing the two BELT GUIDE BRACKETS
located on the underside of the DECK. Attach the BELT GUIDE BRACKETS to the new DECK.
Step 7
Slide the new DECK into
position and reverse steps 1
through 5 to return all parts to
their proper positions. Refer
to “How To...ADJUST AND
TENSION THE STRIDING
BELT” for proper belt
tensioning instructions.
CAUTION: INSERT THE
DECK WITH THE BELT
GUIDE BRACKETS FACING
THE FLOOR. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO DAMAGE THE
TREADMILL FRAME WHEN
INSERTING THE NEW
DECK.