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- Page 1 Serial Number:_______________ Exer 3/6 Treadmill 0208-003L Copyright Columbus Instruments 2003...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction System Overview ..........................2 Specifications ..........................2 Chapter 2 - Installation Unpacking System ........................4 Assembly............................4 Connecting System Cables......................5 Setting Angle of Inclination......................5 Chapter 3 - Operation Belt Speed .............................6 Shocker Repetition Rate........................6 Shock Intensity..........................6 Shock On/Off ..........................6 Loading and Unloading Animals ....................6 Starting Experiment ........................6 Chapter 4 - Maintenance... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction System Overview The Columbus Instruments Eco 3/6 Treadmill is an economical treadmill that is manually controlled. It is designed as a stand-alone system capable of exercising from one to three rats or up to six mice simultaneously. - Page 4 (This page left blank.)
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Page 5: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation Unpacking System Inspect all equipment in shipment. If there is damage contact Columbus Instruments immediately. The Eco 3/6 Treadmill will be about 90% assembled. Assembly 1. Install the inclination rod by pushing it up through the hole in the front panel of the treadmill. The 20”... -
Page 6: Connecting System Cables
2. Remove the clear plastic lid by removing the two thumbnuts and lifting up. 3. Insert the dividing lanes into the slots by sliding one at a time downward. There will be four dividers providing three individual lanes for rats or seven dividers providing six individual lanes for mice. -
Page 7: Chapter 3 - Operation
Chapter 3 - Operation Belt Speed The belt speed is adjusted using the speed selector labeled "SPEED". The speed selector indicates the belt speed in meters per minute in 0.1 meter per minute steps. The belt speed can be changed by pressing the "+"... -
Page 8: Chapter 4 - Maintenance
After loading the animals and putting the lid down, turn the power is turned on, the treadmill will automatically start running if the "RUN/STOP" switch is in the "RUN" position. The belt speed, repetition rate, and shock intensity will be the same as when the treadmill was last turned off. Chapter 4 - Maintenance Belt Adjustment After the treadmill has run for a few hours the belt may stretch or pull to one side of the drive shaft and... -
Page 9: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action Power indicator light does not 1. Check for blown fuse. turn on. 2. Check for proper voltage at AC receptacle. 3. Replace bad power cords. Treadmill belt does not turn. 1. Belt may be jammed to one side of drive shaft. Adjust belt tension and turn belt by hand to loosen.
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