5.17 Ellipitical Fitness Crosstrainer
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Diagram 4.3 - Drive Unit
13. Place a belt gauge (McMaster-Carr 6160K12 or Grainger 3HX33) in the middle of the step
up belt and the center of the belt span (see Diagram 4.4). Lay a straight edge along the
length of the belt and beside the belt gauge. Slide one of the o-rings up against the shoulder
of the belt gauge. Press downward on the belt gauge, causing the belt to deflect. Read the
deflection on the belt gauge at the edge of the straight edge. Deflect the belt 1/2”. Read the
tension across the top edge of the o-ring. If the belt is correctly tensioned the gauge will
read between 14 and 16 pounds.
14. If the tension in step 13 is correct skip to step 18. Otherwise continue with the next step.
Step up
Belt
Brake
Input
Belt