Running Belt Specification
Habasit brand running belt tension
(2)
3.70 - 3.80 (0.70% - 0.80%)
(1)
Notes:
1) Referenced to gauge reading 3.0 (0.0%)
2) The Forbo brand running belt must be used with a pre-waxed deck.
Procedure
Running belt tension adjustment
CAUTION: 1) ONLY use hand tools for belt tension adjustment.
2) Final belt tension adjustments should only be done in 1/4 turn incre-
ments.
Review entire procedure before starting.
1. Clean the running belt and deck, see "Running Belt and Deck Cleaning Procedure"
on page 229.
2. Switch the power OFF and unplug
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the power cord.
3. Remove the front hood, see "Covers and Panels Replacement" on page 80.
4. Remove the left and right trim landing covers, see "Covers and Panels Replacement"
on page 80.
5. Slowly relax the running belt tension using a 5/16" hex key socket and ratchet (only
use hand tools and not power tools). Alternately loosen the left and right adjustment
bolts in 1/4 turn increments so that the running belt tension is evenly relaxed.
Continue loosening the tension adjustment bolts until all tension is removed from the
belt and stop, do not remove the bolts.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the adjustment bolts. Loosen bolts until all ten-
sion is removed from the belt and stop. If the bolt was removed, remove the trim
end cap cover, and reinstall the bolt.
CAUTION: Only use hand tools to adjust tension. Power tools can easily over
and/or under tension causing damage to the belt and/or tension hardware mech-
anism.
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Disconnect a device power cord plug or cable connector from the power receptacle or out-
let.
Contact Precor Customer Support at support@precor.com or 800.786.8404 with
any questions.
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