Troubleshooting; Maintenance And Cleaning - LifeSpan PRO series Owner's Manual

troubleshooting

The treadmill is designed and manufactured to be reliable and easy to use. However, if you have a
problem, these troubleshooting steps may help you find the cause.
Problem: The console lights do not light up.
Solution: Check to make sure the treadmill is properly plugged in, the On/Off switch is turned to the
"On" position and the safety button in not pushed in.
Problem: The belt does not stay in the center of the treadmill when in use.
Solution: First check to make sure that the treadmill is level, then refer to the instructions in this
manual on how to tension and adjust the belt.
Problem: The treadmill motor seems strained or the fuse becomes blown.
Solution: The lubricating silicone that is applied to the deck and belt is wearing down and the belt needs
to be lubricated with 100% silicone available from PCE Fitness.
Problem: The treadmill belt slips during use.
Solution: The belt may need to be tensioned after a period of use. Refer to the Belt Tensioning
and Adjustment Section of this manual.
Problem: After assembly, the Heart Rate does not show on your display.
Solution: Check the wiring connectors in the handlebars and display, that were pushed together during
assembly and make sure that they are connected properly and that the wires were not damaged.
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maintenance and cleaning

Belt Tensioning
If the belt begins to slip during use, it will need to be tensioned. Your treadmill is equipped with
tension bolts that are accessible from the back of the treadmill. Before tensioning the belt, start
the treadmill and set the speed to 3 MPH. Using a 6 mm Allen Wrench, included in your hardware bag,
turn the right and left tension bolts 1/2 turn, alternating back and forth until the belt slipping stops.
After you adjust each side 1/2 turn, test to see if the slipping is eliminated. If the belt still slips repeat
this step and test again.
If you turn one side more than the other, the belt will start to drift to the side of the treadmill and
need to be aligned.
Aligning the Running Belt
Ensure the running belt is centered on your treadmill at all times. Running style and a un-level
surface are two instances that may cause the belt to drift off center. Minor adjustments to the two
bolts at the rear of the treadmill are necessary when the belt has drifted off center.
1. Press "START" to begin running belt, then increase the treadmills speed to 3MPH.
2. Stand at the rear of the treadmill to determine which direction the belt is drifting.
3. If the belt drifts to the left, turn the left adjustment bolt one-quarter turn clockwise and the right
adjustment bolt one-quarter turn counter-clockwise. (See FIG.C)
4. If the belt drifts to the right, turn the left adjustment bolt one-quarter turn counter-clock wise and
the right adjustment bolt one-quarter turn clockwise. (See FIG.D)
5. Observe the tracking of the belt for about two minutes. Repeat step 3, 4 and 5 as needed.
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