Life Fitness AK53-00053-0000 Installation Manual

How To...
Install U-Bracket
Tools Required: Two 9/16 inch wrenches or sockets

REPLACING BRACKET ASSEMBLY # AK53-00053-0000

WARNING: Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the electrical
outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the wall.
2. Loosen (do not remove) the two bracket mounting bolts.
3. Back out the tensioning bolt from the tension bracket.
4. Remove the bracket mounting bolts and remove the two-piece bracket assembly.
5. Discard the two-piece bracket.
Nyloc nut
Spacer
sleeve

INSTALLING U-BRACKET KIT# GK53-00002-0012

WARNING: Make sure the power is OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the
electrical outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.
1. Position the U-bracket with wide slot to the inside of the frame and the narrow slot over the
mounting holes in the frame.
2. Place external tooth washer on each mounting bolt and install square plate washer over the
mounting bolts.
3. Install the bolts through the U-bracket narrow slot and mounting holes in the frame.
4. Position the slide plate on the back side of the U-bracket and hand tighten the mounting bolts
into the threaded plate.
Idler
pulley
Hub
Slide plate
Tension bracket
Pulley bolt
U-Bracket Assembly
KIT # GK53-00002-0012
Wear plate
Acorn nut
Tooth
washers (2)
Tensioning
Jam
bolt
bolt
Plate washer
square
Mounting
bolts (2)