Treadmill Basics
Cleaning Of Your Treadmills
You don’t usually discover blow fuses, unless you are
doing or having someone do some technical diagnostics on your treadmill.
And even then, it is generally not recommended for users to replace
blown fuses in the motor or motor controller.
When replacing blown fuses, you have to use the recommended fuse. This
is true even if you’re referring to an electronic piece that isn’t a
treadmill. When it comes to treadmill fuses, however, you have to
understand that they are not interchangeable with automotive fuses. And
so, if you discover a blow fuse in your treadmill, do not even attempt
to make replacements on your own. Instead, contact a dealer for proper
replacement.
Ground to an AC Wall Outlet.
You might ask why an
AC wall outlet. Well the answer is with so many users owning treadmills
with computer consoles such as those with programming these days,
console crashes are also becoming very common. A computer crash may
occur out of the ordinary, for example a display blanking out or not
recording information or locking out. It may also be possible that the
treadmill simply wouldn’t shut down altogether.
The process
of cycling power on and off will reset the computers most of the time.
If the crash is caused be a computer defect, this will likely result in
loss of control to incline and speed or the treadmill may not even start
at all. One way to safeguard your treadmill from console crashes is to
plug the equipment into a grounded AC outlet.
If, however, the
crash occurs frequently or is repeated, then consider the option of
having it replaced. Most manufacturers that offer warranties in their
products include console crashes in their warranty.
Read the
Owner’s Manual
All of the above are meant to be steps you take
once everything else in the owner’s manual fails to yield the result you
want. But as what the old adage says: “An ounce of prevention is better
than a pound of cure.” No amount of repair and maintenance tips can
compare to what you can prevent by just reading through your treadmill
owner’s manual.
The manual contains all the tips and advice
for your treadmill’s proper maintenance – something you can really use
if you want to save from costly repairs. All maintenance procedures
should be listed in the owner’s manual, along troubleshooting
guidelines, parts listings, and instructions on repairs. Damage to your
treadmill from improper use or unauthorized tampering can result in the
manufacturer voiding the warranty. That is why, if you are in doubt
about proper handling of your treadmill, contact either your dealer or
the manufacturer for recommended care.