Preventative Maintenance

Preventative maintenance is the key to your machine operating smoothly. To increase the lifespan of your exercise equipment, it is absolutely necessary for it to be maintained on a regular basis. This decreases your cost towards a potential future break down.  We recommend that you have Preventative Maintenance done by an ACE Exercise Equipment Service Technician semi-annually.

MAINTENANCE TIPS:

TREADMILLS:

Weekly

• Remove accumulation of dirt, dust and sweat on the  surface of  your treadmill (Use a soft cloth and a liquid non-abrasive cleaner).
• Inspect walking/drive belt for accurate alignment.
• Make sure all of the control buttons on your display are properly working.

Monthly
• Vacuum under hood of tread.
• Check drive belt for proper alignment and wear.
• Vacuum under the hood of your treadmill by elevating the treadmill to highest elevation.
• Inspect your power cord for wear or breaks. (Replace if damaged)
• Tighten all hardware.
• Perform calibration on your treadmill to ensure proper functioning.

Semi-Annually
• Lubricate the belt and deck to manufacture specifications.
• Lubricate elevation screws.
• Tighten all hardware.

Annually
• Perform all the above or call your local ACE service provider at (718) 891-0333.

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STATIONARY/ SPIN BIKES:

Weekly
•  Remove accumulation of dirt, dust and sweat on the  surface of  your treadmill (Use a soft cloth and a liquid non-abrasive cleaner).
• Check proper function of display board.

Monthly
• Inspect your pedals, and make sure there is no grinding noise.

 

ELLIPTICALS:

Weekly
• Remove accumulation of dirt, dust and sweat on the  surface of  your treadmill (Use a soft cloth and a liquid non-abrasive cleaner).
• Check display for proper function.

Monthly
• Make sure no noises(squeaks, clicks, grinding).
• Inspect the power cord for signs of wear and breaks (Replace if damaged).

Semi-Annually
• Check all hardware at any pivot points.
• Clean and lubricate all pivot points.
• Check unit for proper program functions.

Yearly
• Perform all the above or call your local ACE service provider at (718) 891-0333.

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STEPPERS:

Weekly
• Remove accumulation of dirt, dust and sweat on the  surface of  your treadmill (Use a soft cloth and a liquid non-abrasive cleaner).
• Make sure the tension is working properly.
• Steps are sturdy and stable ( no wobbling).

Monthly
• Remove shroud, wipe down pulleys and belts.
• Lubricate any chains and pivot points with grease.

Quarterly
• Clean your chains by wiping down with clean towel.
• Remove grease build-up.
• Clean belts.
• Check all linkage.
• Make sure display board is functioning properly.

Yearly
• Perform all the above or call your local ACE service provider at (718) 891-0333.