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PrestigeSports
Treadmill Maintenance Guide
ESSENTIAL TREADMILL TIPS.......
START OFF, ON THE RIGHT FOOT!
Following these simple TIPS will help you to get started:
LOCATION - LOCATION:
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The most important point when choosing which room to use your treadmill is to avoid cold, damp
places such as a garage / conservatory. Cold damp areas will allow moisture to build up under the
motor cover and cause damage to the motherboard.
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Avoid places where pet hair / dirt will come into contact with the treadmill. Also avoiding places near
exterior doors helps to prevent excessive dirt / water coming into contact with the treadmill.
WHAT SURFACE IS BEST?
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Find a room with a level surface and try to use a soft mat to prevent any damage to your floor. This
will also help to reduce the impact when running on the treadmill.
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A solid concrete floor would be best however this is not always possible.
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If the room you are using has a laminated floor then expect to feel some “bounce” when running.
This is largely due to the fact that laminated flooring usually has a soft underlay and also bearing
in mind that the floor may not be perfectly level.
RUNNING BELT ALIGNMENT:
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All treadmill running belts will come out of alignment over time. This is normal and occurs due to
a number of factors. Uneven surfaces will cause alignment issues and some people find that being
heavy footed on one side can also cause the belt to come out of alignment. Keeping the belt cor-
rectly aligned is a key part in looking after your treadmill.
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More detailed information can be found in the next section or in your user manual.
LUBE IT UP?
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All treadmill belts will come pre lubricated when new. You will not need to lubricate the belt for
the first few months however the period of time between lubrication will largely depend on how
often the treadmill is being used. More specific information regarding lubrication can be found in
the next section of this e-book.
