Introduction
This guide walks you through replacing the tension cable on a Niceday Stair Stepper. Over time, the cable can loosen from regular use, reducing the resistance needed to push and pull the pedals and potentially preventing the machine from functioning. This guide is designed to be simple and approachable, allowing anyone to complete the repair without calling a professional or discarding the machine.
Although the stepper is compact, it can still cause injury or damage to surrounding furniture. Before you begin, make sure you have enough space to work. If you’re using a table or floor, place cardboard underneath to protect the surface.
What you need
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One hand uses needle-nose pliers to hold the nut securely in place, while the other hand uses a 5mm hex key to unscrew the screw(counter-clockwise).
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Remove this side of hydraulic cylinder and the M6 x 45mm Allen Bolt screw.
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Repeat the process for the other side.
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Rotate the machine 180 degrees.
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Use the 5mm hex key and needle-nose pliers to open the remaining 2 M6 x 45mm Allen Bolt from under both pedals.
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When the screw loosens, use your hand to remove the M6 x 45mm Allen bolt and take out the hydraulic cylinder under each pedal.
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Turn the machine so that the display is facing you.
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Locate the 2 M8 x 16mm Allen Bolts that connect to the tension cable.
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With one hand, hold the nut using needle-nose pliers and with the other hand use a 6mm hex key to open the bolt (clockwise).
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Remove the nut first.
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Keep turning the bolt until it’s completely out.
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Take out the cable on this side of the pedal.
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Repeat the process for the other side of the pedal.
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Use needle-nose pliers to hold the nut still, and with your other hand, use a 6 mm hex key to loosen the bolt.
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Put the hanging metal into the wheel and put the M8 x 16mm Allen Bolt through the middle of it.
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Secure the screws tightly (clockwise) using the same method and 6mm hex key.
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Turn the machine around and locate two point that will connect the tension cable.
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Align the tension cable with the hole and insert the M8 x 16mm Allen Bolt through it.
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Align the hydraulic cylinder onto the hole on the pedal (the side that doesn’t extend) and insert a M6 x 45mm Allen Bolt through the hole.
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Rotate the machine so that the orange cap is facing you.
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Align the frame that connects to the hydraulic cylinder.
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Secure the M6 x 45mm Allen Bolt with a nut. Tighten the bolt using the same method.
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Repeat the same for the other side.
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You did a great job! You just replace a tension cable on the mini stair stepper.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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