biodex rtm 600 Operation Manual page 25

CONTENTS
reverse or replace treadbelt and deck
Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver, 9/16 Socket, 3/16 and 5/32 Allen Wrench
1. Elevate treadmill to 10 degrees, allowing access to the underside of the RTM 600.
2. Remove power cord from wall outlet.
3. Remove motor cover secured by the six Phillips head screws. Once screws are removed, lift
and remove cover.
4. Remove motor tension lock nut, located on the underside of accessory pan. The nut is attached
to the motor bracket tensioning bolt. Once the tensioning bolt has been removed, lift the motor
up and remove motor drive belt.
5. Remove the two aluminum traction strips, located one on each side of running deck. These
are secured by four Allen screws located on top of traction strips.
6. Remove rear treadbelt roller. The roller is secured by two treadbelt tensioning bolts. Once
bolts have been removed, lift out the roller assembly.
7. Remove the two Allen screws which secure the front treadbelt roller. The screws are located
on the side of the RTM 600.
CAUTION: When the bolts securing the roller are removed the roller will drop. Be aware that the
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rollers are heavy.
ATTENTION: Si les boutons de sécurité du rouleau sont retirés, le rouleau chutera. Ne oas oubli-
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er que les rouleaux sont lourds.
8. Remove the running deck. This is done by lifting from the side of the deck and raising the
deck two inches before sliding it out. The running deck is two-sided and can be flipped over
and reused once.
9. To remove the treadbelt seven support brackets must be removed. These are comprised of three
angle iron brackets attached by securing nuts, and four running deck support bars secured by
Allen screws. Once all support brackets are removed the treadbelt can be removed.
10. Tension treadbelt and adjust tracking after you reassemble the RTM 600. (See Treadbelt
Adjustment procedure.)
treadbelt adjustment
Although the RTM 600 incorporates the "Exact Track System," occasional belt adjustments are still
necessary for correct tensioning and tracking.
tension adjustment
CAUTION: Before testing treadbelt tension as described below, turn the RTM 600 OFF and
! unplug the system. Moving parts on the RTM 600 can cause serious injury. Do not attempt to
determine treadbelt tension while the belt is moving.
ATTENTION: Avant de tester la tension du tapis selon la procédure décrite ci-dessons, méttre le
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tapis à l'arrêt et déconnecter le câble secteur. Certaines piéces du tapis peuvent entrainer des
blessures graves. Ne jamais essayer de déterminer la tension sur le tapis pendant que ce dernier est
en mouvement.
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