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CHaPTer 6: Troubleshooting
6.9 TrOUBLeSHOOTiNG - STaTiC iSSUeS
STaTiC iSSUeS (CUSTOmer reCeiVed a SHOCK FrOm THe TreadmiLL)
1) SYMPTOM:
a. Location of the unit.
b. Inadequate lubrication of the running deck / belt surface.
c. Console is not properly grounded.
d. Defective grounding fibers in the running belt.
e. Sony headphones.
f. Nylon clothing.
g. Dry air.
2) SOLUTION:
a. The location of the treadmill can cause static shocks, especially if the unit is located on thick carpeting.
- Place the unit on a rubber treadmill mat.
b. Improper or inadequate lubrication on the running deck / belt surfaces can cause static shocks.
- See the deck lubrication procedure in Section 3.1.
c. The console should have a ground wire in the console.
- Check the connection of the ground wire to the frame.
- Use a file or sand paper to remove any build up of paint around the ground wire connection to the frame.
- Run a ground wire from the console down the console mast to the grounding prong in the motor compartment.
d. The running belt contains grounding fibers to disapate static charge.
- If a static shock is received from the running belt, it should be replaced.
e. Sony headphones are known to cause some static shocks when used with some cardio equipment.
- Use a different brand of headphones.
f. Nylon clothing can cause static shock when around moving equipment.
- Wear clothing that is not made from nylon.
g. Extremely dry air can cause static shock.
- Use the treadmlil in an environment that is not too dry.
