Nautilus TREADCLIMBER TC916 User Manual

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Nautilus® TreadClimber®, Model TC916 Owner’s Manual

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TrEAdLE BELT AdjuSTmENTS

During initial installation, within the first 1- to -4 hours of use, and daily for the
first week of use, the treadle belts on the TreadClimber® TC916 need the tension
and alignment inspected and adjusted. As the TreadClimber® treadle belts stretch
through use it will become necessary to tension the belts. Adjust the belt tension
whenever the belt slips or moves unsteadily during operation. Failure to follow these
instructions could seriously impact performance.

imPortant- Do not over tighten treadle belts! The belt need only
be tight enough to prevent it from slipping during use. Excessive belt tension will
decrease belt life and can damage the TreadClimber® rollers and drive system.

tools needed: 5/16 Allen wrench

Belt alignment and tensioning adjustments (see Figure 6-1).

NOTE: The adjustments are the same on the right and left side of the

machine.

To check for proper belt alignment:

step 1: Operate TreadClimber® machine so belt is running at 2.5 - 3 mph (4.0

- 4.8 kph).

step 2: Belt is aligned when 1/8” of roller is showing

(see Figure 6-2).

step 3: Tightening alignment screw clockwise moves belt out, loosening

screw counter-clockwise moves belt in.

To check for proper belt tension:

step 1: Tension is correct when gap between treadles is even and centered.

See Figure 6-3 for an example of INCORRECT tension.

step 2: Tighten (clockwise turn) or loosen (counter-clockwise turn) tensioning

adjustment located at the end of the treadle.

To completely loosen belt if you want to start from scratch:

step 1: Totally loosen off alignment screw by turning counter-clockwise.
step 2: Loosen tensioning screw by turning counter-clockwise.

Figure 6-1:

alignment adjustment (a) &

tensioning adjustment (t).

Figure 6-3:

tension is too tight, treadle

guards are rubbing. to correct

loosen tensioning adjustment

screw.

Figure 6-2:

belts are correctly aligned

when 1/8 inch of roller is

showing.

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