TEN SI ON I N G THE RUN N I N G BELT
After placing the treadm ill in the position it will be used, the belt m ust be checked for
proper tension and centering. The belt m ight need to be adjusted after the first two
hours of use. Tem perature, hum idity, and use cause the belt to stretch at different rates.
If the belt starts to slip when a user is on it, be sure to follow the directions below.
1) Locate the two hex head bolts on the rear of the treadm ill. The bolts are located at each
end of the fram e at the back of the treadm ill. These bolts adjust the rear belt roller.
Do not adjust until the treadm ill is on. This will prevent over tightening of one side.
2) The belt should have equal distance on either side between the fram e.
If the belt is touching one side, do not start the treadm ill. Turn the bolts
the belt by pushing the belt from side to side until it is parallel with the
side rails. Tighten the bolts the sam e am ount as when the user loosened
them , approxim ately one full turn. Inspect the belt for dam age.
3) Start the treadm ill running belt by pressing the GO buttion. Increase speed to 3
m ph (~4.8 kph) and observe the belt position. If it is m oving to the right, tighten
the right bolt by turning it clockwise ¼ turn, and loosen the left bolt ¼ turn. If it is
m oving to the left, tighten the left bolt by turning it clockwise ¼ turn and loosen the
right ¼ turn. Repeat Step 3 until the belt rem ains centered for several m inutes.
4) Check the tension of the belt. The belt should be very snug. When a person
walks or runs on the belt, it should not hesitate or slip. If this occurs, tighten
the belt by turning both bolts clockwise ¼ turn. Repeat if necessary.
N OTE : Use the orange strip in the lateral position of the side rails as criteria
to confirm the belt is properly centered. It is necessary to adjust the belt
until the edge of the belt is parallel to the orange or white strip.
WARN I N G!
Do not run belt faster than 3 m ph (~4.8 kph) while centering. Keep
Treadm ills equipped with side handrails and front handlebar for user support and em ergency
dism ount, press em ergency button to stop the m achine for em ergency dism ount.
BEFORE USI N G THE TREADM I LL
N OTES :
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• DO NOT
• DO NOT start the treadm ill running belt or press any speed buttons
until directed to while tensioning the running belt.
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TI GHTEN S RI GHT SI DE OF ROLLER
BELT I S TOO FAR TO THE RI GHT SI DE
TI GHTEN S LEFT SI DE OF ROLLER
BELT I S TOO FAR TO THE LEFT SI DE