Customer Support: Preventive Maintenance
NuStep® T4 Preventive Maintenance
Break-In Period
Most mechanical products "break-in" after which bearings roll more freely, bushings rotate better, belts stretch, and parts loosen up a little. This is normal. Your NuStep® T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer is designed to accommodate this "break-in" with no adjustment on your part. The resulting effect is that there is a little less friction and the unit may feel a little easier, but this is normal and needs no calibration.
Preventive Maintenance Intervals
Your NuStep® T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer is designed to be maintenance free. We recommend just a few items that will increase the useful life of the NuStep. Please follow the recommended Preventive Maintenance intervals (in months) according to the amount of usage that the NuStep receives (hours per week). These are estimated intervals and you may need to increase or decrease the time period between Preventive Maintenance depending on your actual use.
| Usage Defined: | |
| Low | < 10 hours per week (home) |
| Medium | 10-40 hours per week (clinical) |
| High | > 40 hours per week (commercial) |
| Preventive Maintenance | Interval (in months) | Action | Recommended Supplies | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Medium | High | |||
| Clean covers, arms, seat, and display. Wipe off perspiration, dirt, and dust. | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Clean | Non-abrasive spray cleaner like Fantastick |
| Replace batteries. | 12 | 3 | 1 | Replace | (4)AA alkaline |
| Lubricate seat rail where wheels roll. | 12 | 6-12 | 3-6 | Wipe out dirt and dust, then lubricate lightly | Superlube silicone, or other clean grease |
| Check drive belts and springs for signs of wear. | 12-24 | 6-12 | 3-6 | Gently turn NuStep onto side and check | None, if no action required. Parts, if action required. |
T5XR and T5 Preventive Maintenance Intervals
Although your T5XR and T5 is designed to be maintenance free, a few tasks are recommended to increase the useful life of the NuStep. Please follow the recommended preventive maintenance intervals according to the amount of usage that the NuStep receives. These are estimated intervals and you may need to increase or decrease the time period between preventive maintenance depending on your actual use.
| Item | Task | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | Clean | Weekly |
| Console | Clean | Weekly |
| Covers and Frame | Clean | Weekly |
| Seat | Clean | Weekly |