
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
3.1 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
Are the sounds my equipment makes normal?
Our equipment is some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and
friction
free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to
minimize noise.
However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will
occasionally hear
other slight mechanical noises. Unlike older, louder technologies, there
are no fans,
friction belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our equipment.
These
mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent, are normal and are
caused by
the transfer of the significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel.
All
bearings, belts or other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit
through the casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during
a workout and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts.
Why is the equipment I had delivered louder than the one at the store?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is general
more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a
carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will
help reduce reverberation through the floor. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall,
there will be more reflected noise.
How long will the drive belt last?
The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free
hours. Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as
motorcycle drives.
Can I move the trainer easily once it is assembled?
Your equipment has a pair of transport wheels built into the front stabilizer tube. Please
follow the MOVING THE EQUIPMENT section in the Owner’s Manual to transport
your
equipment. It is important that you place your equipment in a comfortable and
inviting
room. Your equipment is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people
will place
their equipment facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid
putting your
equipment in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily
activity for you,
the equipment should be in a comfortable setting.
3.2 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
3.2.1Problem: The console does not light up.
Solution: Verify the following:
Make sure the outlet which the machine is plugged into is functional. Double check
that the breaker has not tripped.
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