Tectrix Climbmax 150 - Maintenance; Routine Cleaning and Lubrication; Component Wear and Replacement

MAINTENANCE
• This section covers maintenance that should be regularly performed to minimize wear and to keep the
Climb Max in top operating order. The following recommendations are for heavy institutional use (8 or more
hours daily, 20 thousand feet climbed) and can be scaled down accordingly.
Required Maintenance
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Maintenance Procedure
Cleaning
Drive Cable / Clevis Replacement
Pedal/Cable Clevis Lubrication
Clutch Bearing Lube,
Chain, Crank Arm & Parallel Shaft Lube
Friction Belt Replacement / Switch Ends
Period
Daily
8 -10 Months
Weekly
Yearly
3- 6 Months
3 Months
Feet Climbed
5 Million
7 Million
3 Million
2 Million
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4. Cleaning
Keeping the Climb Max clean helps to prevent rust and dirt from getting into the moving parts. The
Climb Max should be wiped down at least once a day and club members should be encouraged to wipe off
the climber after they use it. Most household cleaners are fine to use on the ClimbMaxexceptforthose that
have abrasives. Solvents should not be used on any plastic parts. A stiff scrub brush works well for cleaning
dirt off the pedals. Scratches or chips in the paint should be touched up to prevent rust.
5. Drive Cable / Clevis Bearing & Bolt Replacement
Drive Cable - Fig. 9, Part #12 and Fig. 7, Part # 2.
Clevis Bearing & Bolt - Fig. 9, Part # 4 &#10.
The drive cables and clevis bearing & bolt should be replaced every 8 to 10 months or 5 million feet
climbed. The cables wear internally, darkening with use. A black cable is a worn cable and will even-
tually break (see section 34 for replacement).
The clevis bearing & bolt should be inspected when replacing a drive cable. A corroded bolt will quickly
wear through the bearing. This will result in damage to the crank arm leading to an expensive repair
(see section 37 for replacement).
6. Pedal/Cable Clevis Lubrication
Pedal Parallel Arm Bearing (see Fig. 10, Part #4)
Cable Clevis Bearing (see Fig. 9, Part #4)
A few drops of light machine oil (example: 'TRI-FLO' or 3-in-1 oil) each week will improve wear life. Make
sure to wipe off excess oil as it will attract dirt. Inspect the clevis action. The clevis must swivel freely.
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