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TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT
(NOTE: Running belt should NOT be moving during adjustments)
If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened.
In most cases, the belt has stretched from use, causing the belt to slip. This is a normal and common
adjustment. To eliminate this slipping, turn the treadmill off and tension both the rear roller bolts with
the appropriate size allen wrench, turning it 1/4 TURN to the right as shown. Turn the treadmill on and
check for slipping. Repeat if necessary, but NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1/4 turn at a time.
Belt is properly tensioned when the slipping sensation is gone.
CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT
(NOTE: Running belt should NOT be moving during adjustments)
If the running belt is too far to the right side:
turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4 turn at a
time. Turn the treadmill on and check the belt alignment. Repeat if necessary, until the belt remains
centered during use (using the supplied Allen wrench).
If the running belt is too far to the left side:
turn the right adjustment bolt counter-clockwise 1/4 turn
at a time. Turn the treadmill on and check the belt alignment. Repeat if necessary, until the belt
remains centered during use (using the supplied Allen wrench).
TROUBLESHOOTING - TREADMILLS
PROBLEM:
The running belt does not stay centered during a workout.
SOLUTION:
Verify that the treadmill is on a level surface. Verify that the belt is properly tightened and
centered (Refer to the ADJUSTMENT section).
TROUBLESHOOTING - HEART RATE
Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as fluorescent lights, computers, or
appliances containing large motors. These items may cause erratic heart rate readouts.
You may experience an erratic readout under the following conditions:
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Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto
the heart rate handlebars.
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Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate handlebars while exercis-
ing. If you are receiving erratic heart rate readouts, try to only hold the grips long enough to monitor
your heart rate.
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When you are breathing heavily during a workout.
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When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring.
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When your hands are dry or cold. Try to moisten your palms by rubbing them together to warm.
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Anyone with heavy arrhythmia.
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Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder.
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Anyone whose skin on the measuring palm is especially thick.
If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem,
discontinue use and turn the power off.
PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL-FREE DIRECT CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER @ 1.888.993.3199
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST (excluding holidays).
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