GENERAL MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: KEEPING THE TREAD DECK CLEAN
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The ThermoTread GT office treadmill uses a highly-efficient, low-
friction deck made of Bakelite, the best material available for
treadmill decks. Energy consumption and noise level are minimized
when the deck is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth to
wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and
frame. Also, reach as far as practical directly under the belt edge
to clean out any loose debris or dust build up. This should be done
once a month (along with re-lubrication, see next section) and helps
extend the life of the belt, deck, motor and other components. Clean
the top of the textured belt with a mild soap and water solution
and a nylon scrub brush, as needed. Always allow to completely dry
before using.
The ThermoTread GT is designed to be used in a clean and dry office
environment. With regular cleaning along the edges of the belt,
as described above, the rest of the deck should remain very clean.
However, if too much dust - or dirt introduced from outdoor shoes
when walking on the treadmill - finds its way under the belt, then
the entire deck and friction side of the belt should be thoroughly
cleaned and re-lubricated. Follow the instructions in the Tread-Belt
Lubrication section that follows to learn how to loosen the belt
and gain access to the entire deck area. Use a soft, damp cloth to
completely clean off the deck and the friction side of the tread-belt.
Then follow the instructions to completely lubricate, re-tighten, and
re-align the belt if necessary. Use a more liberal amount of lubricant
if applying to a completely clean deck.
Keeping the deck as clean as possible will extend the life of your
treadmill, reduce power consumption and noise, and preserve your
warranty protection. If you find that dirt continues to find its way
under the belt then consider taking some extra measures to create a
cleaner environment for the treadmill, such as
• Keep a clean pair of comfortable walking shoes by your
treadmill desk, to avoid introducing dirt from the outside
• Minimize static build-up on the treadmill by investing in a
treadmill mat
• Place an air cleaner (preferably HEPA) in the vicinity of your
treadmill desk to remove particulates from the air
Depending on usage you may eventually need to replace the deck
and/or walking belt due to normal wear. The treadmill should be
inspected by a qualified treadmill repaid technician every three
to five years to determine whether either or both of these critical
components need to be replaced. Contact iMovR Customer Care to
locate a qualified service outfit in your area. Remember, keeping the
tread-belt and deck clean and well lubricated will reduce wear and
tear and postpone the need for replacement.
BLACK DUST
Sometimes a small amount of black dust will appear on the floor
behind the treadmill. This is normal. This occurs during the “break-in”
period for the tread-belt.
GENERAL CLEANING
Dirt, dust, and pet hair can block air inlets and accumulate on
the walking belt. Please vacuum underneath your treadmill on a
monthly basis to prevent an excess build-up of dirt that can get
sucked up and find its way to the inner workings under the motor
cover. Once a year, you should remove the motor cover and vacuum
out any dirt that has accumulated. Always turn the treadmill power
off and UNPLUG the power cord before proceeding with this
particular task.
CONSOLE CLEANING
Only use a micro-fiber cloth to lightly dust away any screen debris
in a large, sweeping, left-to-right fashion. Do not buff the screen in a
circular fashion. If necessary, apply a small amount of distilled water
directly to the cloth and wipe the screen gently. A soft, micro-fiber
cloth like the kind used for cleaning prescription eyeglasses is ideal.
Never use paper towels, cotton rags or abrasive cleaning pads.
Never use any ammonia or alcohol based cleaning products or apply
any cleaning liquid directly onto the screen.
