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MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment
as well as keeping the product in safe operating condition. Failure to conduct preventative
maintenance by the owner may cause the product to operate in an unsafe manner. Equipment
needs to be inspected and maintained at regular intervals per the preventative maintenance
schedule provided in this manual.
Cleaning
Keeping your Nautilus® Inspiration Strength® units clean is an important component of preventative
maintenance and the overall aesthetics of your product. While your clients will appreciate clean
equipment free of sweat, dirt and other contaminants proper care and cleaning will extend the life
of your product and reduce premature aging and wear.
• Upholstery should be cleaned daily with a mild soap and water mix or an approved antibacterial cleaner.
• Hand grips should be cleaned daily with a mild soap and water mix or an approved antibacterial cleaner.
• Main frame should be cleaned weekly with mild soap and water mix dampened cloth or an approved
antibacterial cleaner to remove all dust and accumulated contaminants.
• Guide rods should be cleaned monthly with a cotton cloth prior to lubrication. It is critical to remove all old
lubricants and accumulated contaminants prior to applying lubrication.
• Internal tower and weight stack should be cleaned once every six months with a mild soap and water
dampened cloth to remove all dust and accumulated contaminants. Caution should be taken to not leave
excess moisture after cleaning.
• Note – do not use cleaners that contain solvents, alcohol or abrasives.
Inspection
Visual inspection of your Nautilus® Inspiration Strength® units will insure a safe environment for your
clients and alert you to any issues that may require maintenance prior to equipment failure. Proper,
timely visual inspection is a critical component to the long term care of your product.
• Cables should be inspected weekly for damage including cracked vinyl housing, fraying metal strands, twisting
or excessive rubbing on pulleys. Any incident of wear should elicit immediate replacement of damaged cable.
• Cables may become loose over time and require adjustment to maintain proper function – refer to you specific
installation manual for cable tension instructions.
• Fasteners, hardware and attachments should be checked monthly for looseness. Tighten as required using
appropriate tools.
• Handgrips should be checked for wear or damage monthly and replaced as needed.
• Upholstery should be inspected for wear or damage monthly and replaced as needed.
• Pulleys should be inspected every six months for integrity, cracking or rubbing leading to excessive wear. Any
incident of wear should elicit immediate replacement of damaged pulley.
• Main frame and tower should be inspected every six months for signs of unusual wear, corrosion or structural
integrity issues.
