General Maintenance; General Maintance Timetable - Bodyguard T-30 User Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Bodyguard Treadmills have been designed to provide many years of quality use. However, in order
to maintain product safety, performance and to maximize the life the product, some general
maintenance should be performed periodically.
Please note that general maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and is not covered by the
product's labor warranty, which only covers labor costs related to the diagnosis and repair of parts
damaged due to defects in materials and workmanship. For more information on the product's
warranty, visit www.bodyguardfitness.com.
Many people choose to complete all stages of general maintenance themselves, however, most
specialty fitness dealers and service providers offer maintenance services if you wish to pay for an
experienced technician to complete the following.
CAUTION - To prevent electrical shock or risk of fire, always turn the power OFF and disconnect the
power cord from the treadmill whenever you are inspecting, cleaning or repairing the treadmill.
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GENERAL MAINTANCE TIMETABLE

After each workout:
• Check the walking belt surface is clean and that no small stones or debris fell from shoes while
exercising. Clean if necessary.
• Turn the power off and wipe down the treadmill using a mild, non-abrasive liquid cleanser applied
with a soft, cotton cloth. Do not spray cleansers directly on the unit or use an excessively wet
cloth.
Every month:
• Clean the area underneath the treadmill of any built-up dust or debris. This prevents it from
entering into the motor compartment where it can cause issues such as causing the motor to
overheat.
• Check the treadmill is level and that there is no rocking. The rear treadmill feet can be adjusted if
necessary. Excessive rocking may cause the walking belt to track to one side of the deck resulting
in accelerated wear. If the walking belt needs to be realigned, refer to the instructions in section
7.5.
• Inspect the walking belt for any cuts or fraying on the sides. These can occur if the walking belt
makes contact with the foot rails or the front roller pulley. Trim away any frayed pieces with a
sharp knife or pair of scissors and ensure the walking belt is centered between the foot rails. If not
complete a walking belt alignment (see section 7.5).
Every 6 months or as necessary:
• Stand on the foot rails and check they are not loose and don't wobble excessively or squeak/creak
when your weight is shifted. If they are loose, tighten any loose foot rail bolts from below the
frame.
• Lift, push and pull on the handlebars to ensure that they are firmly secured onto the upright masts
and that the upright masts are firmly secured onto the base frame. Tighten any loose screws.
• Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the treadmill. Remove the motor cover and
vacuum any dust that may have accumulated in the motor compartment. Be careful not to knock
any electronics with the vacuum nozzle as that could damage the components. Take a can of
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