LifeSpan PRO series Owner's Manual page 13

Belt Lubrication
Periodically lubricating the running belt on your PRO5 treadmill is the most important maintenance
procedure. Without proper belt maintenance and lubrication the friction between the belt and running deck
will increase causing additional wear and tear on moving parts and electronics. Replacement of the belt,
deck, drive motor and motor controller board my not be covered under your product warranty plan if
regular maintenance is not performed on your treadmill.
It is recommended that you lubricate the belt every 200 hours of use or every 3 months, whichever comes
first.
To lubricate the belt, use only 100% silicone. We recommend highly that you do not use compressed
silicone since it contains additives and petroleum distillates that may be harmful to you and damage
your treadmill belt. You can order 100% silicone from PCE Fitness directly by going to our web site at
www.pcefitness.com or calling us at (801) 973–9993.
To lubricate your running belt complete the following steps:
1. Loosen the running belt by turning the two belt tension screws counter clockwise 10 complete
rotations. This will require the 6 MM allen wrench provided in your toolkit. Be careful to count
10 full rotation on each side. This will make it easier to re-tension the belt to its original setting
after silicone has been applied.
2. Lift up the running belt and apply approximately 1 ounce of silicone lubricant evenly to the top of
the running deck. You will need to spray the silicone from both sides of the running deck.
3. Re-tighten the running belt by tightening each tension screw 10 complete turns clockwise. Be
careful not to over tension.
Cleaning
After use, wipe down your treadmill with a soft cloth. On a regular basis, you will also want to clean the
treadmill using a mild detergent to remove all dirt and salt from the belt, painted parts and the display.
Avoid getting dirt and other materials on the belt as these materials can work their way under the belt
and damage your treadmill or cause components to wear prematurely.
Periodically cleaning under the motor hood may be required. This is especially true if you have cats or
dogs as hair can collect inside the motor cover which reduces air circulation, causing heat build up which
can damage components. Excessive hair and fiber build up can also be dangerous and even cause fires.
It is recommended that you remove the hood once every 6 months of normal use to inspect hair and fiber
build up and vacuum if necessary. Make sure that you turn off the on/off power switch and unplug your
treadmill prior to removing the hood.
To remove the hood, loosen the 4 Phillips head screws that secure the hood. Two of these screws are
located on the front of the hood and one is located on each side. Once the screws are loosened the hood
can easily be lifted up.
If vacuuming is required, be careful not to hit or damage electrical parts.
Once complete, replace the hood and tighten each screw.
Danger: Always unplug your treadmill from the wall outlet prior to removing the motor hood.
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