Assignment 3.3.2 - Routine Equipment Maintenance General Knowledge

This assignment focuses on routine equipment maintenance within a fitness facility. It explores the purpose of maintenance planning documents like equipment inventories, maintenance logs, and schedules, emphasizing their role in ensuring equipment functionality and safety. The assignment requires students to analyze daily and weekly maintenance schedules for a Concept Rower and Life Fitness Treadmill, highlighting the importance of reading manuals and manufacturer guidelines. It also examines the benefits of a robust maintenance schedule, organizational policies, and daily maintenance tasks, drawing on work experience. The assignment integrates concepts of workplace health and safety, risk management, and the significance of maintaining a safe and efficient fitness environment. The assignment is designed to enhance understanding of equipment maintenance and its impact on fitness facility operations.

ASSIGNMENT 3.3.2 – ROUTINE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Complete each of the following questions to a satisfactory level.
Q1. Explain the purpose of each of the following maintenance planning documents for a
fitness facility.
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each section Learner Guide Module 3.3 Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Inventory:
It is fundamental that equipment inventory should be maintain through the time mention in the calendar
for the support and observing of all their key clinical hardware. Gear that requires alignment, or that is
electric or battery fuelled, should be overhauled consistently to guarantee it is, and keeps on being, in
acceptable working request.
Maintenance Logs:
Maintenance log is the document through which authorities manages the record about the assign
maintenance. In this document, it is mention that who, when and how they conduct the process of
maintenance.
Maintenance Schedules/Checklists:
It is important to conduct the maintenance check in the time span of 30 to 60 days for effective and
efficient performance of the machines.
Q2. Reading manuals and manufacturers guidelines is vital to ensuring safe and continued use
of equipment.
Task 1:
Locate the online manuals for a Concept Rower on page 11 of this link:
http://www.concept2.com.au/files/pdf/us/indoor-rowers/Dynamic_UserManual.pdf
Detail the daily and weekly recommended maintenance schedule.
Task 2:
Locate the online manual for a Life Fitness Treadmill on page 22 of this link:
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/690773/Life-Fitness-F3.html?page=21
Detail the recommended weekly, monthly and annual preventative maintenance tips.
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Rower:
On the rowing machine comes down to appropriate use, as inappropriate behaviour prompts an
expanded potential for damage and irritation. Continuously lash your feet safely and keep your back
straight, not angled, as overextending your back can give you a slipped circle.
Starting Position: A person should secure their feet on the cushions with the ties sufficiently tight. Then
they need to bring knees up and slide to the highest point of the machine. Get the handle utilizing an
overhand grasp, however they don't need to hold too firmly. Pull the handle and slide as far as possible of
the machine.
Treadmill:
Probably the most hazardous treadmill mishaps include individuals who free their balance and end up
stuck between a divider and the machine, whose turning belt can cause genuine skin consumes and
shearing. Freedom prerequisites shift by machine, so consistently follow the producer's suggestions. In
the event that that data isn't accessible, an acceptable dependable guideline, as per ASTM International, a
standard setting association, is to leave at any rate 6 1/2 feet of free space at the rear of the treadmill and
around 1/2 feet at either side.
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Q3. What are three (3) benefits to a fitness facility as a result of the implementing a robust
maintenance schedule?
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 It reduce cost
 Increase life expectancy of assets
 Improves safety for everyone
Q4. Based on your work experience in a fitness facility, name two (2) organisational policies and
procedures that relate to routine maintenance tasks.
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 Health & safety policies
 Standards of instructor personal presentation
Q5. Based on your work experience in a fitness facility, name two (2) daily equipment
maintenance tasks.
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 Cleaning the equipment’s.
 Pay attention when any equipment starts making noise.
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