C40 Console Repair Video Demonstrating Replacement of the PCB and PCBA for Stairmaster Steppers

• This video demonstrates the steps necessary when replacing the PCB and/or PCBA in order to repair a C40 console used on Stairmaster steppers

• This procedure applies to the following models:

• 7000PT Stepmill
• 4400PT
• 4400CL
• 4600PT
• 4600CL
• To begin changing the console boards on your machine you must first remove the console from the machine. You will need to disconnect the main cable harness and remove the four screws that hold the console to the frame
• Once you have removed the console from the machine you need to remove the six screws from the back of the console. After the screws are removed you can carefully separate the two pieces a bit and see the two cables that connect the two panels as shown in the video. These two cables must be disconnected before you can separate the back panel from the front
• The ribbon cable that connects the two boards must be removed by separating the connector as shown in the video and then carefully lifting the ribbon off the connector. Once you have successfully removed the cable that connects the two boards (PCB and PCBA), you can flip the panel up slowly as shown in the video enough to see where the keypad ribbon connects to the PCB. Carefully remove the keypad ribbon from the connector on the PCB. Now you can fully separate the two panels
• At this point you can access the boards to replace the one giving you issues. For instance if you have diagnosed the console as having a bad PCBA you can now replace that board by removing the four screws that attach it to the panel. Then carefully remove the board
• To install the new one carefully line up the holes and replace the screws as seen in the video
• If you have determined the PCB as the problem you will remove the five screws attaching it to the panel and then carefully remove the board as shown in the video
• Before installing the new PCB to the panel you will want to make sure that the interconnect cable is connected fully and connected to the proper connector as shown in the video. If they cable is connected to the wrong connector it will not power up or work at all. This is a common mistake when replacing the board/s
• Now replace the board and screws
• Then you can re-assemble the console, but be sure to connect the cable and ribbon fully and to the correct connector. It may help to stand one panel up next to the end where the keypad ribbon goes from the keypad to the PCB. Then plug in the interconnect cable that connects the PCB to the PCBA as seen in the video
• Place the 2 panels together and replace the screws. The Longer screws go in the bottom portion of the console and the 2 shorter screws go in the top part of the console. Once the screws are replaced you can install the console to the machine
• Be sure to connect the main cable assembly to the back of the console and be certain the cable is fully connected with the tabs in the locked position as shown in the video
• This concludes our example of how to replace a PCB or PCBA when repairing a C40 console found on steppers by Stairmaster

The difference between the Rumble Roller and other foam rollers is the multitude of "fingers", or bumps that cover it's surface. It's these bumps that produce the more pronounced effects that standard rollers can't do. Instead of merely compressing the muscle tissue, the bumps actually manipulate the muscle, similar to how a real massage therapist or D.O. would do. It's this deep massage manipulation that increases the efficiency of the roller. These bumps are soft and flexible, so you can use the roller on your entire body without worrying about damaging bone or muscle, and two firmness levels are offered as well.

SPORTSMITH currently carries the Rumble Roller in two sizes. The Compact version is only twelve inches long, and can be tossed into a gym bag or suitcase easily. The Full Size model is significantly larger, at thirty-one inches. It's designed for use in the home, or as a permanent piece in a gym setting. We carry the Extra Firm model and in an easy to maintain black color. Both are economically priced and will ship the same day you order them (Monday through Friday). Just call our toll free number or log on to our website and order one today!

Video about Daily Maintenance of the LeMond RevMaster Indoor Cycle

• This video will demonstrate how to properly maintain your Lemond Revmaster.
• Tools needed:

- 15mm Pedal Wrench
- Equipment Cleaning Wipes, Soap and Water, or a Proper Cleaning Solution

• To begin do the daily recommended maintenance as follows:

Note: Left and right side are determined as if you are on the bike

• Using a 15mm wrench make sure the pedals are tightened fully into the crank arms
  • Turn the left pedal counter-clockwise to tighten
  • Turn the right side clockwise to tighten
• Inspect the pedals for loose or missing hardware
• Inspect the straps for wear or damage
• Wipe down the machine daily with soap and water or a diluted, non-abrasive cleaning solution or use Sportsmith's equipment wipes

• You just want to wipe it down every day to make sure no sweat or contaminants sit on the equipment and get under the paint or chrome and begin the corroding
• Don't forget to wipe down the inside the handlebar and seat posts on the frame as well as the slide portion of the seat and handlebar to be sure that nothing gets to set in this area and begin the rusting process

For more Lemond Revmaster maintenance videos:

• Weekly Maintenance
• Monthly Maintenance

At the CrossFit™ Open, any comer will have the chance to advance to the next level. An intensive contest lasts five weeks, and accepts contestants from around the world.

The top athletes from 17 regions will compete at the Regional Games, which also last five weeks. Again, the best will show their stuff, and move on.

At the 2012 Reebok CrossFit™ Games, on July 15 at the Home Depot center in Carson California, the most fit 100 men and women in the world will make themselves known.

The Test

How are the champions selected? At each level, they are hit with challenges that are a complete surprise. The highly trained athletes are informed of the workout just before they face it, and given the opportunity to shine.

In other years, athletes have carried sandbags, swum competitively, and run hills. They’ve shown their mettle in contests that test strength, stamina, and conditioning, every way it can be tested.

This year’s events will again try the athletes in unexpected ways, testing their spirit, desire, and drive along with their fitness. Some will triumph, and some will come back next year.

The Training

Athletes are graded according to relative performance, assessing how they do against their peers. This system produces the 50 fittest men and 50 fittest women on earth. It’s a thrill to watch, and even more exciting to compete in. That’s why CrossFit™ is constantly growing, expanding its athletes’ horizons and its screaming audience every year.

To train for such a contest, elite athletes hone their skills in hard fast workouts that challenge every fiber. Workouts are designed to increase strength, stamina, and flexibility. The athletes power lift, run, jump, carry and hold. Agility, coordination, and accuracy, all are honed.

As a contestant, you are motivated by the drive to be the best. You put it all in your workout, holding nothing back. Sportsmith fitness equipment supports your drive to win.

The Equipment You Need

Are you ready for the WOD? Improve your Workout of the Day ranking with top-flight equipment from SportSmithFitness.com. No fads, no frills, just the right equipment at the right price.

Sportsmith has everything you need to train and compete. The staff is knowledgeable, because they’re competitors themselves. It’s easy to order online, and delivery is fast and reliable.

SPORTSMITH™ offers Olympic weightlifting bars and accessories to get your muscle mass where you want it to be, as well as a variety of GHD (glute and hamstring machines) and squat racks. It offers gymnastics equipment and conditioning equipment too. You’ll also find a huge selection of fitness machine parts.

Look at SportSmithFitness.com, and check out the CrossFit® packages. These are suited to the intensive training needs of athletes who mean to excel. Affiliate packages are also available, with value-priced equipment packages for five or ten members.

The equipment you choose should support your training to the highest possible degree. Meet and exceed your fitness goals with equipment from SPORTSMITH™.

Even a light case of the flu can make life miserable for more than a week, spoiling work, workouts, and play. Yet it is possible to fight the spread of flu.

Protect your members from:

•Flu complications
•Flu downtime
•Lasting lethargy and sub-par performance

Health clubs and fitness centers are especially vulnerable to the flu, because the members all share the same equipment, and often everyone grabs it in the same place. Nobody wants to take the time to worry about germs, but they appear each flu season, and a swipe with a personal terrycloth towel will not wipe them away

The Problem

Germs spread easily where people spend time close together, and people can spread the flu and many other illnesses before they even feel sick. As the CDC says, “Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.” Flu virus survives on surfaces too, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control. Yet a few simple precautions will keep your gym from being “Where I got the flu.”

How do you fight influenza? Fitness helps people stay well, but so does hygiene. Providing wipes and towelettes shows athletes that you are looking after their health and safety, and protecting everyone from a disease that can spread like wildfire. Clean and sanitize all the surfaces your athletes touch, to look out for the members of your fitness facility.

The Solution

The three sanitation concerns for fitness facilities are exposed skin, hard surfaces, and soft surfaces. Sportsmith provides solutions for all three.

1.  Anti-Bacterial wipes contain a gentle effective sanitizer especially formulated for use on the body. It smells effective but not strong, and dries quickly, leaving skin feeling fresh. Making wipes available is one easy way to prevent the spread of influenza and other infections among your members:

• Use on hands, arms and legs, wherever you touch equipment
• Safe and effective on facial skin

2. Disinfecting towelettes clean hard surfaces. They kill viruses, fungus and bacteria, including staph. This product is gentle enough to use without gloves, yet highly effective. Use on:

• Metal
• Plastics
• Laminates
• Rubber
• Plexiglass

3. Deodorizing wipes kill germs, including odor-causing germs and mildew, on soft parts of fitness equipment like benches and handles. Reassure your members that every surface they touch is clean and safe.

• Rubber
• Metal
• Vinyl
• Almost all fitness equipment surfaces

Flu complications can include pneumonia, meningitis, and encephalitis. These are all rare. However, downtime from the flu is common. Influenza takes its victims out of action for up to ten days, and sometimes longer.

Even when someone gets over the flu, they may still not feel completely back to normal. It can take months before an athlete functions at peak again. Influenza and other viruses can really put a dent in performance.

Protect your members from the flu and many other contagious diseases, and keep your facility sparkling. Take care of your members, with economical body wipes, towelettes, and cleaning wipes from Sportsmith. Your members will know you care.

Additional Resources :

Google Flu Trends

CDC Seasonal Flu Information

Whether your treadmill is in a gym or at the home, your best friend is going to be the operation manual. Whether in booklet form or on-line, make sure to read it thoroughly and see what the manufacturer recommends for regular maintenance and cleaning. If in doubt, either visit the company's website or give them a call for further information.

The cleaning supplies you'll need are simple. Some soft rags, a cleaning solution of some kind (mild, non-acid soap is best), some Isopropyl alcohol, and a vacuum with a hose attachment. That's pretty much it. Remember to observe proper safety. Turn off and unplug the machine before doing ANY cleaning to it.

Give your machine a wipe down after each workout. This keeps your body oils and sweat off the machine, which can corrode certain parts. A clean rag or equipment wipes will do the trick. Once a week, give it a more thorough cleaning, especially if it's in a gym environment. Take a mild soap and water solution and apply to a rag. Give it a once over, paying attention to the areas that are touched the most, such as the hand rails, the heart monitor grips, and the control console. Be sure the rag is damp, not dripping wet.

Dirt and dust are also a big issue with treadmills. The deck that the belt runs over needs a smooth surface to run correctly, and even small particles of dust collecting underneath the belt can cause big damage to the deck. To prevent this, all you need is a simple vacuum cleaner. If equipped, periodically raise the elevation, pop on the hose attachment and vacuum underneath the machine.  Hand dust any places the hose won't reach. Also, lift the motor cover and vacuum the exposed area. If the treadmill is in a gym, make sure that your patrons don't wear the shoes they came in off the street with on the treadmill. Proper workout shoes will keep the grime and dirt off the treadmill and decrease your maintenance issues.

The deck is one of the most expensive parts of any treadmill, and you want to keep it in good working order. Some decks require waxing. Depending on the machine, the wax is either applied automatically from an internal reservoir or the deck needs to be waxed by the user. Either way, make sure you do this! Keep the reservoir full, and make sure you have wax on hand if you have to do it yourself. Keep the surfaces of the deck clean from grime, and give it a good wipe down with a soft cloth once a week.

Cleaning the heart monitor grips is important, too, especially in a gym. Many people rely on these to check their heart rates during workouts, and since the grips are touched by many, many different hands, they can get dirty very fast. Combat this with a little Isopropyl alcohol or use a disinfecting wipe. Apply Isopropyl alcohol to rag and wipe down. Even if it doesn't look dirty, it probably is. Cleaning these grips once a week will keep them working like new.

Belt slippage is a common problem with most treadmills, but it's an easy one to fix if you know how. If you notice that the belt on your machine looks or feels  slippery, it probably needs to be tightened. At the rear part of the machine, there will be two large adjustment bolts. Find where these are using your manual. After getting the proper sized socket and wrench (something you should have in case of maintenance issues anyway), give them a quarter turn clockwise, then get on the treadmill and check if it still feels the same. Keep turning the bolts a quarter turn then checking until it no longer slips.

A treadmill is like any other machine. It needs a little TLC from time to time. Keeping it clean and maintained will make sure that it lasts you a long time.

Instructional Video about How to Assemble a Wooden Plyo Box by Sportsmith

What kind of videos are on the Sportsmith site? Well, we currently host about 100 different videos (with more to come!) and they cover a variety of technical and how-to subjects. Want to revive an old felt brake pad on your spin bike? We can show you how. Our tech videos range from simple, such as how to install a ramp sleeve on a Precor elliptical machine, to the complicated, such as replacing the running belt on a treadmill.

As always, we at SPORTSMITH strive to diversify and bring you, our customer, a full suite of services. We want you to get the most out of our service and your purchases. What better way to do that than show you how to repair and extend the life of those purchases. Just click on the “Need Help Click Here” button found on the top of the Sportsmith.net website. All videos are embedded, so you won’t have to leave the site to see any of them. We also have our own YouTube channel, so be sure to check out all fitness repair videos there as well!

• Sportsmith How-Tos
• Sportsmith Fitness Equipment Repair Videos
• Sportsmith YouTube Channel

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Fitness Equipment Cleaning Wipes

By far our best selling wipe (and one of our best selling items overall), this box contains 2 rolls of 900 sheets each. These wipes clean and deodorize and are alcohol free. They come in sealed bags. So just pop a roll into a dispenser (see below), and you're all set. They are designed for use on gym equipment, and are safe for most any surfaces.

Antibacterial Wipes

These alcohol and lint free hand wipes come with 4 sealed packages per case, 800 sheets per roll. These are FDA approved wipes that are a great way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. They won't dry your hands out, and smell fresh and clean.

WIPESPlus Surface Disinfecting Wipes

As with several other wipes we carry, these are alcohol free. Useful for more than just equipment, these wipes come 4 packages to a box with 800 sheets per roll. Intended as an all purpose wipe, these can be used on any surface that potentially dirty hands touch, including counter tops, doorknobs, and most gym equipment. Kills a wide variety of microbes, including the virulent staphylococcus aureus and several types of influenza virus, even destroys certain types of fungus. Don't be left defenseless against the ravages of these types of nasties, folks. Defend yourself with these low priced bug killers.

Purell Sanitizing Wipes

Featuring the same anti-microbial power that's in Purell hand sanitizer, these convenient wipes destroy 99.9% of all common germs that cause illness. Packaged in a convenient, transportable bucket, just pop the top, get what you need, and replace the air tight lid. We also carry refills for the bucket once you run out. These are ideal for workplaces, gyms, offices, anywhere large groups of people gather. 1200 sheets per roll. NOTE: Due to this product containing Isopropanol alcohol, they CANNOT be sent via air. Ground shipping ONLY.

Dispensers and Floor Stand

We also carry a dispenser in which to put our various lines of wipes. In addition, we also carry a floor stand to put the dispensers in. No need to look in a hundred different places for what you need!