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Life Fitness Model 5500HR Treadmill
How To... ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT
Tools Required:
Hex key wrench set, Phillips screwdriver
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt
Step 1
Locate the two BELT TENSIONING BOLTS on each side of the REAR ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKETS. The
TENSIONING BOLTS are accessible from the holes provided in the END CAPS.
Step 2
Enter the Manual program and run unit for five minutes at 5.0 mph (8.0 kph).
DO NOT
run on the BELT.
Step 3
Using the speed decrease button
∇
, bring the STRIDING BELT
speed down to 2 mph (3.2 kph). While walking on
the belt, tightly grasp the HANDRAILS and attempt to stall the STRIDING BELT. If the STRIDING BELT slips,
continue to Step 4.
if it does not slip, the tension is correct.
Step 4
Stop the treadmill and alternately turn the STRIDING BELT TENSIONING BOLTS 1/4 turn clock-wise to tension,
NOT
exceeding one full turn. (See
Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt
on previous page.
Repeat Step 3.)
Adjusting/Setting Proper Tension for a New Striding Belt
Step 1
After installation but before tensioning, place two pieces of tape exactly 38 1/2 (38.5) inches apart on both right
and left edges of the striding belt.
Step 2
Alternately tighten the right and left tensioning bolts 1/4 turn
clockwise each until the distance between the tape is 38 3/4
(38.75) inches. This is the equivilent of .65% stretch.
Step 3
Adjust tracking.
NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL BE CORRECTLY LEVELED PRIOR TO ANY
TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS. AN UNSTABLE UNIT MAY CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT.
Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt
Step 1
Locate the two belt TENSIONING BOLTS on each side of the REAR ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKETS. The
TENSIONING BOLTS are accessible from the holes provided in the REAR END CAP PANEL.
(Continued)
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE OR PLACE YOUR HANDS UNDER THE UNIT WHILE THE MACHINE IS
PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
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