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Why The Combination of Model Name AND Serial Numer (For Icon - Model Number) is Paramount, When Locating Fitness Repair Parts

May 24, 2020

Jump to: Model Name and Model Number Example Model Name and Serial Number Example  Imagine, in the car world, you own a Toyota Corolla.  You need an air filter, and you go onto your favorite sales channel, whether it be ebay, amazon, or an auto part store, and you just buy the first listing your that matches two simple terms "toyota" and "corolla".  Worse, ordered because the ...

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Icon Treadmill calibration steps

May 19, 2020

To calibrate the speed and/or incline, please refer to the instructions that are under the motor hood cover or are mounted on the inside of the belly pan. Be sure to unplug your machine. If the instructions are not there, please contact Icon customer service department. Is your incline not operating correctly? There are a few simple steps that can be followed which will most likely resolve that...

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Quick Tip: Cardio equipment preventative maintenance

May 16, 2020

Cardio equipment should have preventative maintenance done quarterly to lengthen the life. Includes - Leveling - Deep Cleaning - Treadmill: Belt Tensioning - Adjustment - Vaccuum Out Dust and Debris on the inside frame covers - Ellipticals - Lubricate Joints - Treadmill Belt & Deck Lubrication  ...

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Treadmill Motor Or Controller Issue, OR... Is it Friction Coefficient?

May 14, 2020

Friction Coefficient: The Enemy Within We often have individuals buy a controller or motor to replace another, only to have the same issue immediately or shortly thereafter replacement.  So, if you were a treadmill doctor, you could ask yourself... Am I treating the symptom or providing a cure, many times we find it to be the symptom similar to treating nausea from cancer with pink stomach...

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Hey Where's My Package, YOU!!! (arm up in air, fist shaking)

May 08, 2020

I cannot tell you the amount of nasty-grams I've received over the last 10 years in shipping fitness parts, as the provider of the part and because we are the closest in digital proximity, let me say... I get it, but hold on a second, there's a few versions of why a package is not showing tracking progress. Quicklinks. Item on Backorder Item Not Received, Showing Some Tracking Item Not ...

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Common Power Continuity Issues With Elliptical, Stationary Bike, Treadmill: FUSES, BREAKERS, WIRING, AND SWITCHES

May 07, 2020

How to test Power Entry Components, Continuity strategy and procedure With regard to power supply to treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes; discontinuous power supply is highly correlated with failure in these components - fuses, breakers, wiring, or switches. Troubleshooting points below Test your multimeter or continuity device.    Set device to ohms and make ...

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Fitness Equipment Wire Harness Help: How to Perform Continuity Check

May 01, 2020

Why continuity doesn't continue. We cannot tell you how many times customers have have ordered a motor, or a controller because they guessed that would be the issue, or worse illadvised by a "technician" that those components failed, when really it was a loose or smashed wire harness. More on that last part, lets define wire harness.  Wire Harness Cables are manufactured, they ...

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Service Tip: Exploded Diagrams are a Useful Assembly Tool

Apr 29, 2020

Machine Exploded view/diagrams can be a useful tool in how to properly disassemble and reassemble a elliptical, treadmill, exercise bike, or Gym...

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How To Properly Tighten And Adjust A Treadmill Walking Belt

Apr 24, 2020

This information is intended for Individuals with Used and New Treadmills, and yes, maligned and/or "loose" belts are possible in brand new machines. In the maligned instance (belt looks like it's biased to one side of the deck), turn the machine on at 3mph, allow the machine to reach that speed, then with the appropriate hex wrench turn the rear roller tension bolt on the tracking ...

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It's the Simple Things: Placing Toolbox in a Strategic Location

Apr 21, 2020

Just like any good commercial tech would, and when working in a public place, place your toolbox in a strategic location to keep people from tripping, also it will speed the job up being organized...

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