Preventive Maintenance Tips; How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt - Life Fitness 8500 Manual

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

Your Life Fitness 8500 aerobic trainer is backed by the engineering excellence of
Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise
equipment on the market today. Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the
most popular of aerobic trainers, regularly standing up to marathon use – 18 hours a
day, 7 days a week – in health clubs, colleges and military facilities the world over.
This same technology and engineering expertise has gone into your Life Fitness
treadmill.
Here are some preventive maintenance tips that will keep your Life Fitness 8500
treadmill operating at peak performance:
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Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap
and water.
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Check operation of emergency stop once a week.
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Vacuum the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.
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Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt and deck.
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Inspect and vacuum the area under unit regularly.
NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleanser and soft cotton
cloth are strongly recommended. At no time should cleanser be applied directly to any
part of the equipment; use non-abrasive cleanser on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.
The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 3/16" to 11/16" from either
side of the plastic covers. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, check to
ensure that the treadmill is level prior to making any belt adjustments. If leveling the
unit fails to keep the striding belt centered, follow the instructions on the following
pages for proper alignment or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
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