Troubleshooting the Treadmill
No power
| Probable Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|
| ON / OFF switch is not in proper position. | Turn the switch to the ON position. |
| Power source is insufficient. | Plug treadmill into an appropriate circuit. Refer to Grounding Instructions.
Note: In North America use a dedicated 20 amp circuit for Commercial Units or a 15
amp circuit for Consumer Units. Using a voltmeter, verify power at outlet. If
no power exists, reset circuit breaker at panel. |
| Line cord is damaged. | Replace line cord. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support. |
| Line cord is improperly seated in socket. | Inspect power connections at wall outlet and at machine for proper contact. |
Striding belt slips off- center.
| Probable Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|
| Floor surface is uneven. | Check levelers and level treadmill. Check striding belt & re-tension as necessary. Refer to How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt. |
Maximum speed is reduced.
| Probable Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|
| User is pushing striding belt. This occurs when the runner is running faster than the striding belt will travel, with the result of the striding belt being pushed with the runner’s feet. | Instruct users not to push striding belt in either direction. |
| User is stalling striding belt. This occurs with heavier users at lower striding belt speeds. The striding belt will "stall" if the user is traveling slower than the striding belt. | |
| Striding belt/deck malfunctions. The deck laminate is worn through or the underside of striding belt is glazed over (hard, glossy). | Replace belt and deck. |
| Power source is insufficient. | Plug treadmill into an appropriate circuit. Refer to Grounding
Instructions.
Note: In North America use a dedicated 20 amp circuit for Commercial
Units or a 15 amp circuit for Consumer Units.
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Rubbing sound comes from underneath machine.
| Probable Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|
| Foreign objects may be stuck underneath the machine. | Power down the unit and disconnect AC power. Inspect underneath striding belt and machine. Remove any debris or objects that may cause interference with the treadmill. |
Display does not illuminate when machine is powered on.
Unit resets randomly or pauses.
| Probable Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|
| Power source is insufficient. | Plug treadmill into an appropriate circuit. Refer to Grounding Instructions.
Note: In North America use a dedicated 20 amp circuit for Commercial Units or a 15
amp circuit for Consumer Units.
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| Damaged ground prong is on line cord. | Replace line cord. |
| Line cord improperly seated in electrical outlet. | Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at machine for proper contact. |
| Emergency stop magnet is not engaged. | Re-engage the emergency stop magnet. |
| Towel or other item may be making contact with stop switch while user is running. | Move all possible obstructions off display console and handlebar. |
| Stop switch is activated with very light pressure or returns slowly after being pressed. | Contact Life Fitness Customer Support. |
| Stop switch cable is not making proper contact. | |
| Main wire harness is pinched. | |
| Ground path is open. |