5
G
ENERAL
C
ARE
AND
M
AINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Preventative maintenance is crucial to maintaining the function and safety of this equipment. Your
facility MUST establish written guidelines for preventative maintenance and keep written or online
records of the maintenance performed on these products. As a minimum, the items presented in
the SAFETY section of this document and the items that follow here, should be included in your
maintenance program. Be certain that you use only Paramount provided replacement parts when
servicing this equipment.
1. Cable Ends: Inspect end fittings daily for wear. Replace cables at the first sign of wear and on an
annual basis. Be certain that the cable locking nut is tight at threaded cable fitting connections.
2. Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners: Check tightness weekly. If any hardware has become loose, retighten
and/or use Loctite
TM
brand Threadlocker 242.
3. Frames: Wipe all machines down with a damp cloth and dry completely each day. This includes
painted parts, chrome parts and upholstered pads.
4. Painted and chrome plated parts: Use Simple Green or similar cleaner for light dirt and grime. Use
Turtle Wax Polishing Compound or a good car polish to remove heavier dirt and grease as well as
for polishing. DO NOT use solvents, lacquer thinner, acetone or finger nail polish remover. For
scuffs and marks that are not removed by the above methods use a soft scrub cleanser. Make
sure all parts are dry upon completion.
5. Weight stack enclosures (shrouds): Wipe down with a damp cloth as needed.
6. Exercise instruction labels: Clean with soap and water as needed.
7. Guide rods: Wipe all dirt and dust from the guide rods before applying a light application of Tri-
Flow
TM
or other teflon spray lubricant. Spray the Tri-Flow
TM
on a rag and then wipe the guide rods
with the rag. DO NOT use oil lubricants such as WD-40.
Caution: Tri-Flow
TM
will stain carpet and
clothing.
8. Bronze bushings: Check monthly for signs of wear and replace as needed. Lubricate monthly with
Tri-Flow
TM
.
9. Please refer to the General Maintenance Manual (part number: AM-GMM) for other important
safety and maintenance information.
10. Be sure all hardware is tight before using the machine.
11. When replacing any component, use only Paramount supplied parts.
I
N S T A L L A T I O N
G
U I D E L I N E S
•
DO NOT install any fitness equipment near a pool, hot tub or other damp locations. Corrosion
caused by installation in these locations can lead to premature failure of components.
•
If the machine is placed in an open room, leave at least 2 feet [60 cm] of clearance around the
machine.
•
Install the machine on a solid, level surface as defined and required by local building and
architectural codes.
•
This machine has provisions to allow it to be anchored to the floor. If you choose to anchor it to
the floor, consult a qualified, licensed contractor to perform the installation due to the wide
variation of flooring available. Use a fastener system that will provide a minimum of 500 lbs of
pull out force using 3/8” hardware.
