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Treadwall
Series
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FT
Owner's Manual
Max and S Frames
87 York Ave. Randolph MA 02368 USA | 781-961-5200 | www.brewerfitness.com
Copyright 2019, Brewer Fitness
Rev August 2019

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  • Page 1 Treadwall Series ® Owner’s Manual Max and S Frames 87 York Ave. Randolph MA 02368 USA | 781-961-5200 | www.brewerfitness.com Copyright 2019, Brewer Fitness Rev August 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 TREADWALL Series ® Complete Owners Manual Table of Contents Introduction / Registration Safety tips / Specifications Operating Instructions/hold setup Making Your Treadwall a Success Information for Your Staff Training Tips/Guidelines Activities & Promotional Ideas Frequently Asked Questions General Maintenance Troubleshooting...
  • Page 4 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 INTRODUCTION Vertical movement is a new category of training that works the whole body and mind together. The Treadwall series delivers a full range of workout opportunities - from a remarkable aerobic burn to an upper-body core and grip-strength workout that challenges the fittest athletes.
  • Page 5 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Safety Tips Safety Tips WARNING - Read all instruc ons before assembling and using the Treadwall. In General - Handling and Assembly: Be careful when moving and installing larger Treadwall components as they require effort to li and a ach. Some steps require two individuals.
  • Page 6 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Operating Instructions INTRODUCTION There are 2 or 3 primary controls to know about on the TreadwallFT units. You can adjust the speed of the climb with the lever located on the right side of the machine, you can adjust the angle of the wall with the lever placed on the left side of the machine (Max and S only) and you can view and track the stats on your exercise with the digital counter on the right side of the machine.
  • Page 7 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Operating Instructions Speed Control To control the speed of your climb you simply move the lever up and down. At the “0” setting the Treadwall will be completely stopped for most people or it may just barely creep downwards for heavier individuals.
  • Page 8 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Operating Instructions Digital Counter The counter will start as soon as you begin climbing. It will pause if you rest for 5 seconds, and it will power down after 5 minutes of non- use. To turn the counter back on just start climbing, or tap the screen.

  • Page 9: Making Your Treadwall A Success

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Making Your Treadwall a Success Groundwork: Staff should understand that vertical movement is a basic human activity and part of everyday life. It should be presented as a positive and accessible addition to the facility. Climbing will often be perceived as challenging and intimidating.

  • Page 10: Information For Your Staff

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Information for Your Staff The Benefits of Vertical Movement: Valuable Information Most fitness activities target isolated muscle groups, but vertical movement is differ- ent. Using a Treadwall provides a full-body, non-repetitive exercise that can be adapted by the user for different goals.

  • Page 11: Training Tips/Guidelines

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Training Tips/Guidelines Below you will find different training tips we have learned over the years that can ease your clients into Vertical Movement. Initial Exposure When your clients and members are trying out the Treadwall for the first time: 1.
  • Page 12 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Training Tips/Guidelines Climbing is a progressive activity—there is a great deal to learn about balance and technique. The initial workouts should emphasize the fun and excitement of re- learning an activity that has roots in the earliest childhood years. As climbers pro- gress and become more comfortable, they naturally and inevitably gravitate to the more challenging aspects of the sport.

  • Page 13: Activities & Promotional Ideas

    Activities & Promotional Ideas Setup a Mt. Everest club challenge for staff and members: Perhaps use teams. (Brewer Fitness provides free Everest Club membership to the first three staff members to complete the challenge. Recognize the first members to start on Mt. Everest Club challenge: Use the bulletin board to put up names and perhaps pictures.
  • Page 14 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Activities & Promotional Ideas Elevation/Location Typical street lamp 40’ Height of the Parthenon 190' Niagara Falls (American Side) 302' Statue of Liberty 555' Washington Monument 607' Space Needle, Seattle 642' Top Span, Astrodome roof. 984' Eiffel Tower, Paris 1250' Empire State Building, New York 1454' Sears Tower, Chicago...

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Frequently Asked Questions How hard is climbing on the Treadwall? Q&A Climbing on the Treadwall is as hard or as easy as you choose. The wall is customizable in difficulty by altering the speed, angle and route you follow. How fast can I climb on the Treadwall? The Treadwall is easily adjusted via the speed lever.
  • Page 16 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Frequently Asked Questions Does everyone like it? Most people who try the Treadwall love it. Some of the biggest fans are people who start off saying "I don't think I'd like that." Everyone should be encouraged to give it a try.

  • Page 17: General Maintenance

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 General Maintenance INTRODUCTION Treadwall® maintenance is easy and requires only lubrication and cleaning. The most important maintenance of the Treadwall occurs during the first month of operation when the chain and cables are stretching to their final length. It is very important to keep the angle- adjuster cables tight during this break-in period so that the coils remain even and do not overlap.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 General Maintenance Maintenance Schedule After The First Month:  Check the drive chain to make sure that it is not loose. Tighten if necessary.  Check the alignment on the angle adjuster cables and adjuster cassette. Gently tighten any slack that develops.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Tighten the exterior X-bracing making sure that the entire Entire Treadwall wobbles or moves Exterior X-bracing too loose frame is square and level Tighten Internal x-bracing. Do not over-tighten. Tighten until Main channel section sways just firm.

  • Page 20: Service Instructions

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Service Instructions Older M6 Pro shown for illustra on only Frame Alignment Adjust to these dimensions if the wheel is on the right side (as shown). If the wheel is on the other side, adjust so that there is a bit more room on the wheel side.
  • Page 21 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Service Instructions INSPECTION HOLE ADJUSTMENT BOLT Drive Chain Adjustment 1. The drive chain can be adjusted from the LOCK NUT outside of your Treadwall, you only need to remove the hydraulic box cover on the top right of the machine.
  • Page 22 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Service Instructions Auto-Stop Adjustment 1. Loosen the two small nuts on the outside of the channel that hold the microswitch in place. Adjust the microswitch by pivoting it around its upper mounting screw (see diagram). 3.
  • Page 23 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Service Instructions ® Lubricating the Treadwall The Treadwall panels slide down channels that should be lubricated bi annually, or more often if operation becomes sluggish. 1. Lubricant for exterior use (Garage Door lubricant) in a spray can is commonly available at auto supply and hardware stores.
  • Page 24 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Service Instructions Adjusting the Caliper Brake Parts and Tools: Phillips-head screwdriver 5 mm allen key with ball end The channels are held at the desired angle with a caliper brake inside the bottom of the left channel.
  • Page 25 TREADWALL WIRING SHAFT WITH MAGNETS (3 positions - magnets are doubled) 2.1 MM JACK CONNECTOR (FEMALE) 9V DC input from frame wire - (SLEEVE) + (PIN) MAGNETIC REED SWITCH .25" FEMALE SPADE CONNECTOR - connector to solenoid valve 9V DC 2.5 MM PLUG Display control - (outer sleeve)

  • Page 26: Assembly Instructions

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Safety Tips Safety Tips Assembly Instructions WARNING - Read all instructions before assembling and using the Treadwall. For Assembly: Be careful when moving and installing larger Treadwall components, as they might require effort to lift and attach. Some steps require two individuals. Have a second person assist you during assembly and make sure to have two ladders on hand.

  • Page 27: Before Assembly

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Assembly Instructions Before Assembly: The most important first step is to consider carefully the location of your Treadwall. A location that is too visible such as directly in front of members using Cardio equipment or walking in the entrance may discourage people from climbing.
  • Page 28 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Assembly Checklist  Assemble frames: Attach horizontals p 26  Place alignment strap p26  Left channel p 28  Right channel p 28  Top shaft p 29  Top Shroud p 30 ...

  • Page 29: Support Frame Assembly

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Support Frame Assembly Parts Needed Side Frames (Max shown) Horizontals (Max = 3 horizontals, S = 2 horizontals) X Bracing: there are 2 or 4 exterior X-braces. (S frame = 2, Max frame = 4 exterior x-braces).
  • Page 30 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 A-Frame Assembly Assemble the two upper horizontals to the frames. Note the orientation of the right and left frames: curve to front, shafts/bearings inward (see images next page). The frames have holes in the back legs for the upper horizontals. The main X-bracing goes on as shown, shorter pieces (15.25”/39cm) at bottom.
  • Page 31 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 A-Frame Assembly Max frame assembly showing the second set of lower x-bracing and the third horizontal at the bo om. The turnbuckles go on the lower ends. Note the alignment strip at the front between the front feet.. Alignment strap Third horizontal and lower x- bracing with shorter extension...

  • Page 32: Main Channel Assembly

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Channel Assembly Shown assembled—shipped in separate bundles: equal amounts Concrete counter weights Panels and metal stiffeners (#36, #40, #44 depending on wall size) Top and bottom shafts Right (with hydraulic box) and left channels 4 chain boxes Top Shroud Back Guard...
  • Page 33 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Channel Assembly The next steps involve lifting and installing the channels and their parts. Start by mounting the channels: there is a right and left channel. The right channel has the hydraulic box and speed lever. It is good to pad the top horizontal. The channels have a shaft hole through which the end of the bearing shaft goes: this helps when mounting.
  • Page 34 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Channel Assembly Mount the top shaft. The shaft has a right and left side: the right side has TWO sprockets. Install the first three nuts per diagram (Bag FT-30) — leave as loose as possible so that the shroud can be slipped under the bearing in the next step.
  • Page 35 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Channel Assembly Mount the top shroud. Using two persons, slide the shroud under the top bearing (brush to front) and insert #4 bolt. Then pivot the shroud up and when firmly pushed forward all the way, tighten bolts #1 and #2.
  • Page 36 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Lower Shaft Assembly Install the lower shaft into the bottom of the channels. The shaft has a left and right side - the side with the brake disk goes to the left. The left sprocket and brake disk are loose: slide these on the shaft towards the center (5”...
  • Page 37 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Angle Cassette Assembly Unpack the brake caliper on the left channel. Have one person hold the angle lever down (open). Slide the brake over the disk on the shaft: this might wake a few attempts. The disk will fit into the caliper fully.
  • Page 38 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Spacer Bar & Internal X-bracing Assembly Install the spacer bar. This is a plain bar that rest on two “V” shaped supports and holds the channels apart at the correct width.. There is double sided tape on the inside of the “V” supports—peel off...
  • Page 39 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Wiring and Sensor Assembly Bring the power wire from the top of the right A- frame through the grommet on the channel near the top of the frame and feed into the channel. Inside about a foot below the grommet, plug it into the main wiring harness.
  • Page 40 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Drive Chain Assembly Pushdown Bolt Remove the cover at the top of the right channel. The hydraulic pump is mounted in slots so it can slide up and down. Make sure it is as high as it can be. Install the drive chain between the pump sprocket and the main shaft as shown.
  • Page 41 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Chain Assembly & Rotating Wall Each main chain side come in 2 parts. Hang one section on the top shaft. Tabs face out. Make sure the tabs are aligned and synchronized on the sprocket by carefully lining up the tabs side to side.
  • Page 42 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Angle Cassette Assembly Attach the angle cables on each side. Do one side at a time. This requires attention to detail. Bag FT-60 has (2) turnbuckles and springs: open up the turnbuckles to their full length before mounting.
  • Page 43 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Rear Guard & Main Chain Assembly Mount the rear guard. Bag FT-40 has the bolts to mount the Rear Guard and associated parts. Note orientation—top and bottom. Attach the bottom half of the chains. Start by attaching the back half of one side, making sure the ends are correct (correct length between tabs).
  • Page 44 ASSEMBLING MAIN CHAINS Each Treadwall main chain come in two boxes that must be assembled to a full length chain using a masterlink. If the boxes are marked "short" and "long", use one short and one long for each chain. If the boxes are unmarked, use any two boxes to make each chain.
  • Page 45 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Angle Dampener & Counter Weights Mount the Angle Dampener Cylinder on the left side of the unit (Max and S units). There are two bolts in Bag FT-61. Attach the bottom of the cylinder, LARGE END UP, as shown in diagram below. The cylinder comes with wire ties: when you cut these it will start to extend.
  • Page 46 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Main Chain Springs & Bumper Mounting Strong springs hold the chains in tension. You will find springs and “S” hooks these in bag FT-40. Attach on each side as shown. The cord in the bag is used to lift hook into place over the TOP edge of the rear guard side.
  • Page 47 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Frame Alignment Align the frames and channels. The Angle Cassettes need to move in the correct alignment inside the frames. This can be tricky—take your time to get this correct. Start by adjusting the internal X-bracing so that the two turnbuckles are the same length on each side. Make them firmly hand tight then tighten the locking nuts to secure them.
  • Page 48 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Panel Assembly Each panel has a metal stiffener that must be Beveled corners mounted on the back side before installing the panel. The front side has a beveled corner Front - smoother edge. Place the panel face down on a piece of Back - rougher cardboard, line up the stiffy, and press it into place - stepping on it with your foot if...
  • Page 49 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Initial Testing of Systems Moun ng display with strap bracket: make sure the rubber padding goes around the frame, adjust the height as desired, and secure the Velcro strap ghtly. Mount the counter-timer on the right frame: there is a bracket with strap.
  • Page 50 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Panel Assembly Continue installing panels, alternating the hole spacing. Use the speed control lever to control the descent of the panels. NOTE: TAKE CARE NOT TO CATCH THE END OF THE PANELS ON THE CHANNEL EDGE AS YOU LOWER THEM INTO POSITION: you can split the panel ends As you install panels they will move down by...
  • Page 51 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Side Panel Assembly Mount the bottom side covers. Start with the inner cover: there is a break in the back of the panel to allow you to slide the cover over the bottom shaft. Slide cover over shaft and then slide back into channels or onto Velcro (depending on model).
  • Page 52 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Operating Instructions Installing the optional Ladder Line™ The Ladder Line rungs can be installed anywhere you wish on your Treadwall, but we recommend starting with an even spacing of the rungs with little or no deviation from side to side.
  • Page 53 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Operating Instructions Installing the climbing holds—Route Setting! Placing the climbing holds onto your Treadwall is called route setting, and the individual climbs you set up are called routes. The standard set of Treadwall climbing holds (Set A) comes with 36 holds (4 foot units) and 45 holds (6 foot units).
  • Page 54 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Final Tests Final Tests Before installing the final panel, inspect the inside of the Treadwall: 1) There may be air trapped in the hydraulic oil after transport: this will cause the unit to run quite rough (cavitation) until the air is slowly released into the reservoir.
  • Page 55 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Final Steps When everything is in place test the wall at different angles and speeds. Climb 200 feet at least and look for loose holds, make sure the auto stop is working, and the when changing wall angles the bottom covers are not pushed (Angle cassettes are aligned).

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    3. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY? According to the following schedule, Brewer's Ledge Inc. (d/b/a Brewer Fitness) warrants to the Original Purchaser of its specified equipment that under normal maintenance the specified equipment will be free from any defect in mate- rials or workmanship.
  • Page 57 Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Treadwall® Limited Warranty 6. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES Except as provided herein, Brewer's Ledge Inc. makes no express warran es; implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a par cular purpose is limited in its dura on to the dura on of the wri en limited warran es set forth herein. In no case shall Brewer's Ledge be liable for any special, incidental, or consequen al damages based on breach of war- ranty, breach of contract, negligence or any other legal theory.

  • Page 58: Contact Info

    Treadwall®FT Owner’s Manual—2019 Rev Aug 2019 Contact Information Website WWW.BREWERFITNESS.COM Email SALES@BREWERFITNESS.COM Address Please contact us anytime to come by for a visit! 87 York Avenue Randolph, MA 02368 USA Phone 1-781-961-5200 Hours: 9 am to 5 pm E.S.T.

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