Schwinn 490e - Maintenance; Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE
Read all maintenance instructions fully before you start any repair work. In some conditions, an assistant is required to do
the necessary tasks.
Equipment must be regularly examined for damage and repairs. The owner is responsible to make sure that
regular maintenance is done. Worn or damaged components must be repaired or replaced immediately.
Only manufacturer supplied components can be used to maintain and repair the equipment.
If at any time the Warning labels become loose, unreadable or dislodged, replace the labels. If purchased
in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for replacement labels. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact
your local distributor for them.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and/or the machine and wait 5 minutes
before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Place the power cord in a
secure location.
Daily: Beforeeachuse,examinetheexercisemachineforloose,broken,damaged,orwornparts.Donotuseif
foundinthiscondition.Repairorreplaceallpartsattherstsignofwearordamage.Aftereachworkout,use
a damp cloth to wipe your machine and Console free of moisture.
Note:AvoidexcessivemoistureontheConsole.
Weekly: Check for smooth roller operation. Wipe the machine to remove dust, dirt, or grime. Clean the rails and
surface of the rollers with a damp cloth.
Apply silicone lubricant to a dry cloth and wipe the rails to eliminate roller noise.
Silicone lubricant is not intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Store
in a safe place.
Note: Do not use petroleum based products.
Monthly or after 20 hours: Make sure all bolts and screws are tight. Tighten if necessary.
NOTICE: If necessary, only use a mild dish soap with a soft cloth to clean the Console. Do not clean with a
petroleum based solvent, automotive cleaner, or any product that contains ammonia. Do not clean the
Console in direct sunlight or at high temperatures Be sure to keep the Console free of moisture.
The Schwinn™ 490 machine is for home use only.
When the Schwinn™ 590e machine is used in a Studio/Institutional environment, we recommend that the
Pedals be replaced every year to maintain maximum user safety and performance. Only use replacement
Pedals available from Nautilus. Other brands of Pedals may not be designed for this product, and can cause
danger to users and bystanders, and will void the warranty.