CHAPTER 2: Preventative Maintenance 2.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Preventative maintenance is the key to smoothly operating equipment, as well as keeping the user’s liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals. Defective components must be replaced immediately. Improperly working equipment must be kept out of use until it is repaired. Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so.
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CHAPTER 2: Preventative Maintenance Failure to do so may result in premature failure of key electrical components. • Vacuum and wipe down the belt with a damp cloth. Vacuum any black / white particles that may accumulate around the unit. These particles may accumulate from normal treadmill use. 2.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE-CONTINUED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 150 MILES It is necessary to lubricate your treadmill running deck every...
CHAPTER 2: Preventative Maintenance 2.2 TENSIONING & CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened. In most cases, the belt has stretched from use, causing the belt to slip. This is a normal and common adjustment. To eliminate this slipping, turn the treadmill off and tension both the rear roller bolts using the supplied Allen wrench, turning them ¼...
CHAPTER 3: Console Instruction 3.1 CONSOLE OVERVIEW CONSOLE OPERATION Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use. A) LED DISPLAY WINDOWS: time, distance, calories, heart rate, speed, and incline. B) TARGET LED INDICATORS: indicate what target (if any) is set for the current program.
CHAPTER 3: Console Instructions headphones. Note: when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers. P) USB INPUT: 1A/5V USB output power. Q) WATER BOTTLE POCKETS: holds personal workout equipment. R) TABLET/READING RACK: holds tablet or reading material. S) CHANGE DISPLAY: changes display level between top and bottom row.
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CHAPTER 3: Console Instructions Simply press the START key to begin working out. Time, distance, and calories will all count up from zero. OR... B) SELECT A WORKOUT OR TARGET 1) Select your USER by turning the workout knob and then pressing when your desired USER is displayed. 2) Select your WEIGHT by turning the workout knob and then pressing when your desired WEIGHT is displayed.
Your AFG machine is tablet ready, allowing you to use Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect your tablet to your AFG sport treadmill. Using the free downloadable AFG Fitness app will enable you to control your treadmill’s operating functions via your tablet. The app will also allow you to monitor your workout, track your progress and view your workout history.
CHAPTER 4: Engineering Mode 4.1 ENGINEERING MODE 1. The key combination to enter the engineering menu varies by model and machine type. 1.1 Treadmill with powered elevation motor: incline up + speed down 1.2 Treadmill without powered elevation motor: speed up + speed down 1.3 Bike, elliptical, and ascent trainer without powered elevation motor: resistance up + resistance down 1.4 Elliptical and ascent trainer with powered elevation motor: incline up + resistance down.
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CHAPTER 4: Engineering Mode Eng 3 Eng 1 Eng 2 Eng 4 Eng 8 Eng 0 “Eng3” appears in “Eng1” appears in “Eng2” appears in “Eng4” appears in “Eng0” appears in the “Eng8” appears in the the time window. the time window. the time window.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING – NO POWER TO THE CONSOLE POWER THE CONSOLE 1) SYMPTOM: a. The power switch is set to on, but the console does not light up. 2) SOLUTION: a. Check the power cord’s connection. - If the power cord connected well but the console doesn’t turn on, try a different power cord. b.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING – SAFETY KEY DOES NOT FUNCTION SAFETY KEY DOES NOT FUNCTION 1) SYMPTOM: a. The safety key is inserted in the console, but display window still shows “safety key off”. 2) SOLUTION: a. Verify the safety key is fully inserted in the console. - If it is not, detach the safety key and then insert it again.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING – NO RESPONSE FROM MACHINE (CONSOLE&MOTOR) THE POWER IS ON, BUT MACHINE RESPONSE 1) SYMPTOM: a. The power is on and the console lights up, but the treadmill does not run when keys are pressed. 2) SOLUTION: a.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.6 TROUBLESHOOTING - INCLINE MOTOR ISSUES INCLINE MOTOR ISSUES 1) SYMPTOM: a. The incline motor does not lift up or down. 2) SOLUTION: a. Enter Engineering Mode, and scroll to ENG 1 (Hardware Test). Press the key “ENTER” first and then the key ”START”.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.7 TROUBLESHOOTING - NOISE ISSUES NOISE ISSUES 1) SYMPTOM: a. Thumping noise twice per rotation on new machine. b. Rubbing / grinding noise. c. High-pitched “bell-like” sound from under the motor cover. d. Banging or clunking sound. e.
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.7 TROUBLESHOOTING - NOISE ISSUES-CONTINUED - Check that the running deck is tightly attached to the frame. - Check the deck shocks for deterioration or crumbling. Replace if needed. - Check to see if the air shock is making this noise, lubricate or replace if needed. f.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.8 TROUBLESHOOTING - SPEAKER / AUDIO ISSUES Speaker / Audio Issues 1) SYMPTOM: a. No sound through the speakers but headphones work. b. No sound through headphones but the speakers work. c. No sound through speakers or headphones. d.
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.8 TROUBLESHOOTING - SPEAKER / AUDIO ISSUES-CONTINUED - Replace the speaker wiring. - Replace the speakers. e. The speaker or speaker wiring is bad. - Check the speaker wire connections. - Switch the speaker connections from one speaker to the other to see if sound switches sides. - If the sound does not switch sides, replace the speaker board.
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CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 5.9 TROUBLESHOOTING-HEART RATE FUNCTION ISSUE Heart rate function does not work or is reading incorrectly 1) SYMPTOM: a. The chest strap being used is not making good contact with the user's chest. b. The chest strap is at a low battery status. c.
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.1 MOTOR COVER REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the two screws holding the motor cover to the frame (Figures A). 2) Lift the cover from the frame (Figures B) FIGURE A FIGURE B 3) Figure C shows the motor area with the motor cover removed. FIGURE C 4) Reverse Steps 1-3 to install a new motor cover.
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.2 REAR ROLLER REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the rear end caps (Figure A). 2) Remove both roller adjustment screws (Figure B). FIGURE A FIGURE B 3) Remove the roller (Figure C) FIGURE C...
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.3 SIDE RAIL REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the rear end cap (Figure A). 2) Slide the rail off the back of the treadmill (Figures B). FIGURE A FIGURE B 4) Reverse Steps 1-2 to install a new side rail. NOTE: After reinstalling the side rail, make sure the rear end cap is on first before tightening the screws for proper gap spacing.
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.4 RUNNING DECK REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 2) Remove the side rail as outlined in Section 6.3. 3) Remove the end cap. 4) Remove the running deck screws (Figure A). FIGURE A FIGURE B 5) Remove the running deck from the running belt (Figure B)
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.5 FRONT ROLLER REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 2) Loosen both of the rear roller screws to remove tension from the running belt (Figure A). FIGURE A FIGURE B 4) Walk the drive belt off of the motor pulley (Figure B).
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.6 RUNNING BELT REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 2) Remove the rear roller as outlined in Section 6.2. 3) Remove the running deck as outlined in Section 6.4. 4) Remove the front roller as outlined in Section 6.5. 5) Remove the running belt (Figures A).
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.7 MOTOR CONTROL BOARD (MCB) REPLACEMENT 1) Turn off power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 3) Disconnect the wire connectors at the MCB. 4) Remove the two screws holding each side of the MCB to the frame (Figures A).
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.8 MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1) Turn off power to the treadmill and disconnect the power cord. 2) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 3) Walk the drive belt off of the motor pulley. 4) Disconnect the motor cable ground wire from the grounding post.
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.9 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1) Turn off power to the treadmill and disconnect the power cord. 2) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 3) Walk the drive belt off of the motor pulley (Figure A). FIGURE A 6) Loosen the rear roller screws to relieve tension on the running belt.
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.10 INCLINE MOTOR REMOVAL 1) Turn off power to the treadmill and disconnect the power cord. 2) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1. 3) Lift the treadmill and support it so that the front wheels are off the floor, or the unit may be tipped on its side. 4) Remove the screws from the elevation rack (Figure A).
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.11 CONSOLE REPLACEMENT 1) Turn off power to the treadmill and disconnect the power cord. 2) Remove the four screws holding the console from the console mast (Figure A). Figure A Figure B 3) Remove the screws holding the back of console (Figure B). 4) Disconnect the wires connections from the console (Figure C).
CHAPTER 6: Parts Replacement Guide 6.12 HEART RATE BOARD REPLACEMENT 1) Turn off power to the treadmill and remove the power cord. 2) Remove the console as outlined in Section 6.12. 3) Loose the screws which fix the heart rate sensor (Figure A). Figure A 4) Disconnect the wires connections that go to the heart rate board (Figure B).
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