REEBOK 8000C TREADMILL TROUBLE SHOOTING RUNNING BELT ADJUSTMENT AND POWER PROBLEMS
REEBOK 8000C
TREADMILL TROUBLE SHOOTING RUNNING BELT ADJUSTMENT AND POWER PROBLEMS
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. The walking belt slows when
walked on
SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications
SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications
b. If the walking belt is overtightened,
treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may become damaged.
Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn
both rear roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt
is properly tightened, you should be ableto lift each edge of the walking belt
2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly
tightened.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please see the front cover of this manual.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please see the front cover of this manual.
2.The walking belt is off-center or
slips when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted
to the left, use the hex key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise
1/2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn
the bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to overtighten the
walking belt. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.
b. If the walking belt slips when walked
on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the hex
key, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking
belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each edge of the walking
belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the
walking belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key, and
carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking
belt is properly tightened.
3. The incline of the treadmill
does not change correctly
SOLUTION: With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, remove the key. After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline system.
SOLUTION: With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, remove the key. After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline system.
4. The power does not turn on
SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge
suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded
outlet. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all
of the specifications . IMPORTANT: The treadmill is not
compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets.
b. After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is inserted into the console.
c. Check the reset/off circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
b. After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is inserted into the console.
c. Check the reset/off circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
5. The console displays remain lit
when you remove the key from the console
SOLUTION: a. The console features a display demo mode, designed to be used if the treadmill is displayed in a store. If the displays remain lit when you remove the key, the demo mode is turned on. To turn off the demo mode, hold down the Stop button for a few seconds. If the displays are still lit, see THE INFORMATION MODE on page 17 to turn off the demo mode.
SOLUTION: a. The console features a display demo mode, designed to be used if the treadmill is displayed in a store. If the displays remain lit when you remove the key, the demo mode is turned on. To turn off the demo mode, hold down the Stop button for a few seconds. If the displays are still lit, see THE INFORMATION MODE on page 17 to turn off the demo mode.
6. The displays of the console do
not function properly
SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Remove the three Hood Screws (7). Carefully pivot the Hood (41) off.
SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Remove the three Hood Screws (7). Carefully pivot the Hood (41) off.
Locate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet
(46) on the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is
aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the
Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If necessary, loosen
the Screw (7), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw.
Reattach the Hood (not shown), and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check
for a correct speed reading.
