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SECTION 14: AlterG Treadmill Maintenance
In order to ensure the safe operation and longevity of your AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
periodic maintenance should be performed. For the more complex tasks
AlterG
recommends that you employ the services of a qualified technician.
WARNING: Make sure the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is turned off and
unplugged before performing any of the maintenance detailed below.
General Cleaning and Inspection
Periodic cleaning and inspection will help lengthen the life of your treadmill and keep it
looking good. The biggest contributor to the failure of the machine will be dirt and
debris accumulation inside the treadmill. To prevent this, ensure users always wear
clean shoes while they exercise. Since it is a sealed system, the presence of dirt and
debris greatly reduces the longevity of the product.
Keeping the system clean will also make it easier to spot any problems that might not
otherwise be found until it is too late. Below is a general guideline on cleaning and
maintenance intervals. If the treadmill is in a dirty environment or under heavy use,
cleaning and inspection intervals should occur more frequently. Do not use abrasive
brushes or cleaners, as they will mar and scratch the paint and plastic surfaces. Also,
do not soak any surface with a liquid, as the electronics can be damaged or when wet
may, pose an electrical hazard.
Daily
:
1. Inspect the interior of the fabric enclosure for any loose debris and remove.
2. Check for abnormal operation.
Ensure that there are no unusual performance characteristics such as:
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Unusual sounds (from the treadmill, air blower, or fabric enclosure
such as hissing or air leaks).
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Unusual sights, or smells that appear out of the ordinary.
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Any operational characteristics that have changed such as reduced
speed of treadmill or erratic or low fabric enclosure pressure (Note
that low fabric enclosure pressure can be a cause of a mis-calibration
so ensure that you have properly followed the calibration steps before
you determine there is a pressurization problem).
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