Service Guide 2009 - Club Piscine

How To Reduce Build-Up of Static Electricity
And ESD While Using The Treadmill
Very simply, there are only two things you can do to reduce or eliminate static shock to a person using the
treadmill:
1. Physically ground the user to the machine.
2. Optimize environmental conditions.
Physically Ground The User To The Machine
The fact a person gets a shock proves the machine is grounded properly. Static will only travel from a
charged material to a neutral material. If the machine was charged, there would be no discharge of
electricity.
user.
The other alternative is to...
The surest way to eliminate shocks is to physically ground the user to the machine
using a device such as an anti-static wrist strap.
With an anti-static strap, any electric charge that builds up around the user, is
immediately directed to the frame of the machine.
While an anti-static strap will eliminate static discharge, it can be annoying to the
Optimize Environmental Conditions
Certain conditions can be controlled to reduce, if not eliminate, the occurrence of static shock. They
include:
- Air humidity
- Clothing
- Treadmill lubrication
Air Humidity – Dry air contributes to static shock. In the winter especially, treadmills should be moved
away from heat vents. If possible, the room should be humidified to help bring air humidity up and reduce
static charge.
Clothing – Performance clothing made of polyester has seen a huge increase in popularity. Unfortunately,
these materials conduct static charge more easily than natural cotton fibres. Switching from synthetic to
natural fibres may help to reduce static charge.
Treadmill lubrication – If the treadmill’s belt and deck are not adequately lubricated, more friction is
created, resulting in higher levels of static.
While static shock problems are not specific to one particular make or brand of treadmill, we at Accell
Fitness are always working to ensure our users experience a more comfortable workout, free of static
shocks. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our product, we’d love to hear from you.