For
your safety, comfort and durability of the product, you should
carefully follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the
treadmill. In some cases, the manual of the treadmill is lost, so
here are some useful tips to ensure the life of your treadmill:
1.
Check the power supply. The treadmill must be powered by a 220V
grounded socket. Avoid as much as possible extensions, splitters and
multiple sockets.
2.
All cardio-training equipment undergoes strong mechanical pressure.
It is normal for some parts to have a little play, so check regularly
the correct tightening of the nuts to be safer. On the contrary the
running belt, the drive belt and the wheels MUSTN’T be completely
tightened / stretched. Follow the specific instructions provided on
the blog to properly tension drive and running belts.
3.
Clean the treadmill regularly. Do not use aggressive detergents such
as those for washing glass, alcohol or acetone. Only a mild detergent
should be used on a smooth cloth. Remember to clean the motor
compartment (only by vacuuming the dust). Do not use any lubricant
inside the motor compartment. Remember to clean the deck top
regularly and lubricate it as indicated in our blog.
4.
Sweating accelerates the corrosion of metals, plastics and coatings.
We urge you to clean the treadmill after each exercise, to avoid wear
of the treadmill. You can also use a special silicone spray made in
Italy supplied by Treadmill Parts. A slight passage of spray on the
metal parts creates a thin protective layer that makes water and
sweat slip and thus avoids corrosion phenomena.
5.
Schedule of preventive maintenance
When
you purchase a new treadmill or replace the belt, a settling /
running-in period may be required. This may take days, depending on
use (approximately 20 hours). It is therefore necessary to monitor
the centering and the tension of the belt during the break-in. Also
pay close attention to the motor. If during training it tends to warm
up, you shouldn’t overlook this symptom!
NB:
a well lubricated running deck and a correctly strapped belt and
strap can save up to 50% of the electricity consumption.
The
importance of the belt
When
the belt is of good quality and correctly stretched, no noise is
heard during the exercise. If a belt is stretched too little then the
front roller slides. It is therefore easy to see if the belt is too
loose. On the contrary, a belt that is too tight or aged can break or
wear out prematurely, causing excessive electrical consumption and
putting the motor and board at risk. It is more difficult to notice
belt wear, so follow our blog instructions and check the motor
temperature regularly. If it heats up it could be the symptom of a
wrong adjustment or the need to replace the belt.
The simplest way for regulation of running belt
tension is to start from a slipping situation and then adjust slowly
to the right position. See the articles in our blog to proceed
correctly.
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