safety, installation and commissioning
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7.4.5
Mechanical installation
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Keep a safety zone of at least 2 m in length and the treadmills width behind the running machine and
1 x 1 m in front of the running machine. In case of reverse belt rotation, the frontal safety zone should be same
size as the rear. See chapter 5.1 entitled “Operation, General”.
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The floor must be very solid, stable and firm. If the floor is bouncing, the treadmill will bounce too which can affect
running characteristics and energy consumption data and which can also create noise in stories underneath the
floor.
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Put a gymnastic mat (or something similar) in front of and behind the running machine to protect the subject in the
event of a fall. Place the device on a rubber mat as large as the device to protect the floor from dust and scratches,
to ensure a firm stand and to reduce noise.
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The designated space for the running machine must allow even and horizontal positioning of the device.
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Each treadmill has to be installed horizontally on a levelled base.
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Models with levelling sockets (adjustable "feet") at the rear of the running machine have to be adjusted so that they
have a firm stand to avoid noises such as knocking or rattling during the training. Check the weight load pressure
on the levelling sockets (weight of the running machine at the rear), by trying to lift the frame off the ground at the
rear of the running machine one side after the other. Thus, it can be determined whether the same load is on both
sockets.
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The levelling sockets and the front wheels of the elevation system may cause a print in the flooring. Please use
h/p/cosmos floor mats to protect sensitive flooring:
Floor protection mat 150/50 for running machines with deck size 150x50 cm [cos14005]
Floor protection mat 170/65 for running machines with deck size 170x65 cm [cos14042]
Floor protection mat 190/65 for running machines with deck size 190x65 cm [cos14043]
Other sizes available on request.
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For models without levelling sockets: Make sure that the floor is even and horizontal, and the entire base frame
rests on the floor.
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For models with a running surface of 200 x 75 cm or larger, ensure that the floor is even and horizontal and that
the entire base frame rests on the floor. The device is equipped with levelling sockets, but they should only be
used in case of an uneven floor.
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If possible heavy treadmills, oversize treadmills and biomechanic treadmills with force measurement should be
installed on the ground floor with very solid ground.
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The transportation locks have to be removed after setup on the h/p/cosmos gaitway model with integrated force
plate. Drive elevation up to max of 25 %. Loosen the four M8 screws, marked with the silver arrows on the
underside of the aluminium force plates, and remove them. Drive elevation down to 0 %. Loosen the lock nuts at
the levelling sockets. Now level out the running machine with the help of the Kistler software and then tighten the
locknuts again.
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After installation or change of location, check and, if necessary, adjust the running belt (see chapter 8.5 and 8.6 for
maintenance instructions), so that it is placed exactly in the middle of the two rollers.
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If the running machine has been installed safely and horizontally, it can be plugged in (see chapter 7.4.6 entitled
“Electrical installation“) and taken into operation.
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It is recommended to lubricate the running surface with 30 ml silicone oil before using it for the first time. See
separate chapter 8.4 entitled "Lubrication of the running belt / running surface".
