Life Fitness E5 Service Manual page 41

14. Carefully remove the eddy current brake and its loose side brackets from of the frame.
15. Remove the side brackets.
16. Loosely install the new eddy current brake to the side brackets. Do not install the nut and washer on the left side of
the eddy current brake assembly until the drive belt has been re-installed.
17. Loosely assemble the new eddy current brake and side brackets on the frame.
18. Re-install the drive belt, idler bracket, J-hook, and left side bracket washer and nut.
19. Tighten all mounting hardware.
20. Return the hex nut on the J-hook to the distance measured in Step 6. This will set the tension on the drive belt to
approximately 140 -150 lbs. (63.5-68.0 kg).
21. Apply power to the unit. This will set the level 1 resistance on the resistance motor.
22. Turn the power OFF.
23. Connect the brake cable to the eddy current brake assembly. Position the cable properly on the brake.
24. Power up the unit.
25. See How to Calibrate the Eddy Current Brake and Servo Motor on the next page.
26. Test the unit for proper belt tension and operation.
27. Re-install the shrouds
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