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Old 04-13-08, 11:33   #1 (permalink)
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My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

Anyone else have this issue? When I use the Flex for a while on speed 6, it begins to tear into the backing plate and little pieces begin to shred off of it
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Old 04-13-08, 11:56   #2 (permalink)
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

been there done that. word is u can email powerhouse and they can send u a new one
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Old 04-14-08, 12:12   #3 (permalink)
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been there done that. word is u can email powerhouse and they can send u a new one
Thanks. Link to their website?
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let me look
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

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Old 04-14-08, 04:28   #6 (permalink)
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

flex replacd mine along w/ felt pad. Call them. New one looks same Hopefully a material change will fix this issue.
 
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Old 04-14-08, 05:00   #7 (permalink)
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

Make sure you have the screw in the middle tightened completely, if not it'll rock back and forth enough to shred it.
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Old 04-14-08, 06:04   #8 (permalink)
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

I've been having the same issue. I contacted AG since I purchased the Flex there. They gave me contact information for Flex so I'll be calling them today. Here's the info for anyone else that may need it.

FLEX – North America
2720 East Phillips Road
Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 1-877-331-6103
Fax: 1-888-331-6104
Welcome to FLEX North America
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I've been having the same issue. I contacted AG since I purchased the Flex there. They gave me contact information for Flex so I'll be calling them today. Here's the info for anyone else that may need it.

FLEX – North America
2720 East Phillips Road
Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 1-877-331-6103
Fax: 1-888-331-6104
Welcome to FLEX North America
They just will transfer you to Power House.

Call (888) 809 4749 (Power House)
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

when I went to change out my new backing plate after Powerehouse replaced it, I found the screw was not very tight. Maybe that is the issue. Probably best to hand check tightness before each use.
(is that one of those things that sounds dirty but is not---LOL)
 
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Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me

Thanks OCKlasse! I'll give that a shot instead.

Jerry Fisher - I tightened the screw on mine. It did not help.
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Old 04-14-08, 12:59   #12 (permalink)
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Alright, I talked to Power House and they are sending me a new BP and felt ring. That's probably the easiest warranty experience I've ever had.
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