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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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Covid 19: Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidlines for Fitness Equipment

Apr 18, 2020

Great Document put out by Johnson Health Tech, Matrix --> https://www.johnsonfitness.com/ Since maintaining healthy environments is top of mind, we’ve assembled equipment cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for you.  Understanding the difference between cleaning and disinfecting fitness equipment According to the CDC, cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from ...

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Silicone Lube: Maintenance Tips to Save Your Treadmill From the Fitness Graveyard

Apr 16, 2020

When you buy a treadmill the underside of the walking belt is prelubricated, and the belt/deck system has a friction coefficient (FC) that is optimal per the oem. Inevitiblity, as time goes on the FC level increases (from change in material from use, and the amount of silicone between the belt and deck), thus causing more stress on vital treadmill components. The good news is with periodic ...

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My Replacement Power Cord or Adapter Doesn't Work, What Do I Do?!

Apr 15, 2020

We often get messages when a power adapter doesn't work out for a customer. We want to cover this phase "doesn't work" Because it very well can be described as "didn't solve your power issue " very different. The following assumes you ordered the correct power cord based on your model name, number and or serial number. Don't continue until you qualified this basic step. If a Power cord or ...

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Indoor Bike Brake Pads Tips

Apr 14, 2020

Most Indoor Cycles, like spinner bikes, have friction brake pads and they need lubricated weekly, check owner's manual, proper maintenance keeps equipment in good condition.  Tip some are cloth type and some are leather, different oils are required relative to the pad type...

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Machine Error Codes Tip

Apr 13, 2020

If you encountered machine error, don't forget to write down the error codes before turning off the machine it will help the repair professionals in fixing the problem. For specific error code self help, lean on; youtube.com fixya.com justanswers.com as well as the google...

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Treadmill Cleaning Tip

Apr 10, 2020

Due to static electricity readmills can attract and absorb dirt just like vacuum cleaners, in order to expand their life you need to keep the floor clean underneath and under the hood.  Do this at least once a year or even quarterly...

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