Fitness Equipment PM and Inspection Checklist: Semi-Annual

Specific maintenance and inspection criteria for commonly used equipment:

Cable Motion Weight Machines Parts & Attachments

Motorized and belted machinery (tread mills): Semi-Annual Inspection

Semi Annual maintenance should include lubrication, belt alignment and tensioning.

Third party maintenance personnel or properly trained employees (if under warranty, always follow manufacturer’s instructions) should also remove motor covers and clean excess carbon, check belt drives for wear and clean the drums/rollers

Elliptical: Semi Annual maintenance

Turn off and unplug the unit

Remove the cover and vacuum. Avoid bumping wires and electronic components.

Check drive belt for wear. Replace if cracked or damaged.

Align pulleys as required.

− Inspect stride operation. Lubricate ball bearing

Exercise Bike:

Besides equipment sanitation, daily inspections should include engaging the drive train to test for vibration in the pedals. Keep the proper tools on hand to tighten pedals and drive train tension, when necessary. Depending on frequency of use, weekly and monthly maintenance requires:

Inspect and tighten all hardware, protective covers, straps, seats, handle bars, etc.

Examine the pull pins in the frame for marring and excessive wear. Pull pins are used to adjust the seat, handle bars, and even the resistance for the bike.

Remove the flywheel cover and inspect the resistance pads for debris and wear. Use a silicon lubricant per the manufacturers’ suggested maintenance guide for the pads.

Lubricate the drive chain. Some models have a small hole towards the back of the chain guard on the top side where a straw can be inserted to add lubricant while other models require you to remove the cover. Rotate the crank slowly while lubricating the drive chain.

Clean and lubricate the brake tension rod while inspecting for signs of wear such as missing threads.

Resistance Bands (exercise belts):

Resistance bands should last approximately six months under normal use, but consider more frequent replacement if they are used heavily.

Inspect the bands daily for cuts, cracks, nicks, scratches, punctures, discoloration, or weakened areas. Carefully inspect the area where the handles are connected to the band.

Because these items are frequently misused, display instructions in a highly visible area. Parameters are usually provided by the manufacturer. Besides the band breaking, releasing the band while under tension also causes many accidents

Prohibit guests from attaching the bands to door frames or fixtures.
Bands should be used on a level and smooth surface.
Instruct users to remove watches, rings, or bracelets which can rub on the bands and cause damage.

Clean the bands by wiping them with a damp cloth (no anti-bacterial wipes). Do not use soap or chemicals to clean. Avoid storing near heat sources or direct sunlight or in cold environments, this weakens the belt and alters the elasticity.

DISCARD DAMAGED BANDS IMMEDIATELY. Do not attempt to repair them.

Specific maintenance and inspection criteria for commonly used equipment:

Cable Motion Weight Machines Parts & Attachments

Motorized and belted machinery (tread mills): Semi-Annual Inspection

Semi Annual maintenance should include lubrication, belt alignment and tensioning.

Third party maintenance personnel or properly trained employees (if under warranty, always follow manufacturer’s instructions) should also remove motor covers and clean excess carbon, check belt drives for wear and clean the drums/rollers

Elliptical: Semi Annual maintenance

Turn off and unplug the unit

Remove the cover and vacuum. Avoid bumping wires and electronic components.

Check drive belt for wear. Replace if cracked or damaged.

Align pulleys as required.

− Inspect stride operation. Lubricate ball bearing

Exercise Bike:

Besides equipment sanitation, daily inspections should include engaging the drive train to test for vibration in the pedals. Keep the proper tools on hand to tighten pedals and drive train tension, when necessary. Depending on frequency of use, weekly and monthly maintenance requires:

Inspect and tighten all hardware, protective covers, straps, seats, handle bars, etc.

Examine the pull pins in the frame for marring and excessive wear. Pull pins are used to adjust the seat, handle bars, and even the resistance for the bike.

Remove the flywheel cover and inspect the resistance pads for debris and wear. Use a silicon lubricant per the manufacturers’ suggested maintenance guide for the pads.

Lubricate the drive chain. Some models have a small hole towards the back of the chain guard on the top side where a straw can be inserted to add lubricant while other models require you to remove the cover. Rotate the crank slowly while lubricating the drive chain.

Clean and lubricate the brake tension rod while inspecting for signs of wear such as missing threads.

Resistance Bands (exercise belts):

Resistance bands should last approximately six months under normal use, but consider more frequent replacement if they are used heavily.

Inspect the bands daily for cuts, cracks, nicks, scratches, punctures, discoloration, or weakened areas. Carefully inspect the area where the handles are connected to the band.

Because these items are frequently misused, display instructions in a highly visible area. Parameters are usually provided by the manufacturer. Besides the band breaking, releasing the band while under tension also causes many accidents

Prohibit guests from attaching the bands to door frames or fixtures.

Bands should be used on a level and smooth surface.

Instruct users to remove watches, rings, or bracelets which can rub on the bands and cause damage.

Clean the bands by wiping them with a damp cloth (no anti-bacterial wipes). Do not use soap or chemicals to clean. Avoid storing near heat sources or direct sunlight or in cold environments, this weakens the belt and alters the elasticity.

DISCARD DAMAGED BANDS IMMEDIATELY. Do not attempt to repair them.