Bowflex BXT216 Assembly & Owners Manual page 57

Condition/Problem
Incline does not adjust (machine
turns on and operates)
Console shuts off (enters sleep
mode) while in use
Fan will not turn on or will not
turn off
Fan will not turn on, but Console
operates
Unit rocks/does not sit level
Thumping sound when belt
operates
Walking belt not aligned
Motor sounds strained
Hesitation or walking belt slips
when in use
Belt stops moving while in use
Things to Check
Check Console
Incline handlebar connec-
tion (requires junction cover
removal)
Lower and Upper I/O Cables
(requires console removal)
Incline Adjuster Assembly
(requires cover removal)
Check electrical (wall) outlet
Check connection at front of unit Connection should be secure and undamaged. Replace power cord or con-
Check data cable integrity
Check data cable connections/
orientation
Reset machine
Reset machine
Check for blockage of fan
Check leveler adjustment
Check surface under unit
Walking belt
Machine leveling
Walking belt tension and align-
ment
Silicone lubrication on walking
belt
Belt tension
Safety key
Motor overload
Assembly / Owner's Manual
Check for visual sign that Console is damaged. Replace Console if damaged.
Be sure cable from left Side Handlebar and cables to Console are secure
and undamaged.
All wires in the cables should be intact. If any are cut or crimped, replace
cable.
Be sure Incline Adjuster Assembly is attached to Incline Motor drive screw.
If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Care for
further assistance.
Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Test the outlet with a
known functioning device such as a lamp.
nection at unit if either are damaged.
All wires in the cable should be intact. If any are cut or crimped, replace
cable.
Be sure cable is connected securely and oriented properly. Small latch on
connector should line up and snap into place.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 3 minutes. Reconnect to outlet.
If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Care for
further assistance.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 5 minutes. Reconnect to outlet.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 5 minutes. Remove material from fan. If
necessary, detach the Console to help with removal. Replace the Console if
unable to remove blockage.
Adjust levelers until machine is level.
Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely uneven surfaces.
Move machine to level area.
Walking belt needs to be used for wear in period. Sound will go away after
the wear in period.
Make sure the machine is level. Refer to the procedure for leveling the
machine in this manual.
Make sure the walking belt is centered and tension is correct. Refer to the
procedures for adjusting tension and aligning the belt in this manual.
Apply silicone to the inner surface of the walking belt. Refer to the belt lubri-
cation procedure in this manual.
Adjust the belt tension at the rear of the machine. Refer to the procedure for
adjusting belt tension in this manual.
Plug Safety Key into Console. (See Emergency Stop Procedure in the Impor-
tant Safety Instructions section.)
Unit may be overloaded and draw too much current, which causes power to
turn off to protect motor. Refer to maintenance schedule for belt lubrication.
Make sure the walking belt tension is correct, and start unit again.
If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Care for
further assistance.
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Solution