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Troubleshooting -
Malfunction
No power.
Striding belt slips off-
center.
Maximum speed is
reduced.
Rubbing sound comes
from
underneath machine.
Display does not
illuminate when
machine is powered on.
Unit resets
randomly or
pauses.
Treadmills
Probable Cause
ON / OFF switch is not in proper position .
Power source is insufficient
Line cord is damaged.
Line cord is improperly seated in socket.
Floor surface is uneven.
User is pushing striding belt. This occurs when
the runner is running faster than the striding
belt will travel, with the result of the striding
belt being pushed with the runner's feet.
User is stalling striding belt. This will occur with
heavier users at lower striding belt speeds. The
striding belt will "stall" if the user is traveling
slower than the striding belt speed.
Striding belt/deck malfunctions. The deck
laminate is worn through or the underside of
striding belt is glazed over (hard, glossy).
Power source is insufficient.
Foreign objects may be stuck underneath the
machine.
Loose connection at display console or motor
control board.
Power source is insufficient.
Damaged ground prong on line cord.
Line cord improperly seated in electrical outlet.
Emergency stop magnet is not engaged.
Towel or other item may be making contact
with stop switch while user is running.
Intermittent keypad closure.
Main wire harness is pinched.
Ground path is open.
Treadmill not on a dedicated power line.
Possible two units sharing a neutral line.
Corrective Action
Turn the switch to the ON position.
Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Using a voltmeter, verify power at outlet. If no
power exists, reset circuit breaker at panel.
Replace line cord. Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services.
Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at
machine for proper contact.
Check levelers and level treadmill. Check striding
belt & re-tension as necessary.
Instruct users not to push striding belt in either
direction.
Replace belt and deck. Contact Life Fitness Cus-
tomer Support Services.
Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Inspect underneath striding belt and machine.
Remove any debris or objects that may cause
interference with the treadmill.
Check all electrical connections for proper at-
tachment. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support
Services.
Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Replace line cord.
Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and
at machine for proper contact.
Re-engage the emergency stop magnet.
Move all possible obstructions off display con-
sole and handlebar.
Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
Have an electrician re-wire the outlet to have
a dedicated power source for each treadmill.
Dedicated power source means the treadmill is
the only device on that circuit.
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