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- Page 1 Laddermill Ascender ® Owner’s Manual 87 York Ave. Randolph MA 02368 | 781-961-5200 | www.brewerfitness.com Copyright 2017, Brewer Fitness...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Laddermill Complete Owners Manual Table of Contents Introduc on / Registra on Safety ps / Specifica ons Opera ng Instruc ons Making Your Laddermill a Success Informa on for Your Staff Training Tips/Guidelines Ac vi es & Promo onal Ideas Frequently Asked Ques ons General Maintenance Troubleshoo ng... - Page 4 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017...
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Page 5: Introduc On / Registra On
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 INTRODUCTION Vertical movement is a new category of training that works the whole body and mind together. The Laddermill will deliver a remarkable aerobic burn that anyone can “enjoy.” While simultaneously challenging the upper- body, core and grip strength, exhausting even the fittest athletes. When introducing the wall, we suggest the staff understands its potential, benefits and how to use it as a fitness tool. -
Page 6: Safety Ps / Specifica Ons
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Safety Tips Safety Tips WARNING - Read all instruc ons before assembling and using the Laddermill. For Assembly: Be careful when moving and installing the Laddermill, it requires effort to li and a ach the main channel. Some steps require 4 individuals. Have 3 people assist you during assembly and make sure to have two ladders on hand. -
Page 7: Opera Ng Instruc Ons
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Opera ng Instruc ons INTRODUCTION There are 3 primary controls to know about on the Laddermill. 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 on the le side of the machine, and you can view and track the stats on your exercise with the digital counter on the right side of the machine. - Page 8 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Opera ng Instruc ons Speed Control To control the speed of your climb you simply move the lever up and down. At the “0” se ng the Laddermill will be completely stopped for most people or it may just barely creep downwards for heavier individuals.
- Page 9 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Opera ng Instruc ons Adjustment knobs Digital Counter The counter will start coun ng as soon as you start climbing. It will pause if you rest for 5 seconds, and it will power down a er 5 minutes of non-use. To turn the counter back on just start climbing, or tap the screen.
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Page 11: Making Your Laddermill A Success
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Making Your Laddermill a Success Groundwork: Staff should understand that vertical movement is a basic human activity, non-contrived and part of everyday life. It should be presented a positive addition to the facility Climbing will often be perceived as challenging and intimidating activity. A staff locked into the value of vertical movement as a fitness tool is the key for changing this perception. -
Page 12: Informa On For Your Staff
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Informa on for Your Staff The Benefits of Vertical Movement: most valuable Most fitness activities target isolated muscle groups, but vertical movement is different. Using a Treadwall provides a full-body, non-repetitive exercise that can be adapted by the user for different goals. -
Page 13: Training Tips/Guidelines
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Training Tips/Guidelines Below you will find different training tips we have learned over the years to ease your clients in to Vertical Movement. Initial Exposure: When one of your clients/members are trying out the Laddermill for the first time. KEEP IN MIND. - Page 14 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Training Tips/Guidelines You may also consider referencing the Quick Start page in the manual If the client is looking for a more complete challenging program or you need ideas refer to our website (where you will find complete training program and sample workouts) www.brewerfitness.com/info/training QUICK HINTS: 1.
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Page 15: Ac Vi Es & Promo Onal Ideas
Ac vi es & Promo onal 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. The Everest Club: Climb 29,028 feet on the Treadwall and you are eligible to join. - Page 16 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Ac vi es & Promo onal Ideas Elevation/Location Typical street lamp Texas School Book Depository - 6th floor 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'...
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Page 17: Frequently Asked Ques Ons
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Frequently Asked Ques ons How hard is climbing on the Laddermill? Q&A Climbing on the Laddermill 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 Laddermill? The Laddermill is easily adjusted via the speed lever. - Page 18 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Frequently Asked Ques ons Does everyone like it? Most people who try the Laddermill 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. I have never done that.
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Page 19: General Maintenance
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 General Maintenance INTRODUCTION Laddermill maintenance is easy and requires only lubrica on and cleaning. You can use standard gym cleaners on the powder coated and stainless steel surfaces. The fabric back covers is very resilient and can just be lightly brushed off or so ly vacuumed to clean. Most controls will last without any maintenance but some stretching is possible for any steel control cable. - Page 20 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 General Maintenance Maintenance Schedule A er The First Month: Check to make sure the channels are s ll level and square in the frames. Check for smooth angle changer opera on and responsive speed control. ...
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Page 21: Troubleshoo Ng
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Troubleshoo ng Problem Cause Solu on Tighten the exterior X-bracing En re Laddermill wobbles or moves Exterior X-bracing too loose making sure that the en re frame is square and level (Pg. 23) Angle Changer does not lock in place Cable is loose or trapped Tighten the cable adjuster (Pg. -
Page 22: Service Instruc Ons
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Service Instruc ons Frame Alignment Measure the distance between the bo om of the Laddermill channel and a-frame. The distance should be the same on both sides. You can also hold a level up to the rungs and adjust the x-bracing un l the rungs are level. - Page 23 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Service Instruc ons Auto-Stop Adjustment 1. Remove the lower bearing shroud Actuator spring and control cable 2. Check for smooth movement of the auto stop foot peddle and the control cable. 3. Remove the hydraulic box cover and make sure that the control cable is ght.
- Page 24 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Service Instruc ons Counter Sensor Adjustment 1. Remove Shroud 2. Rotate rungs to reveal the magnets on the right side machine, they are a ached to the large sprocket 3. Inspect sprocket and make sure that three magnets are present, they should be equally spaced around the hub with the flat face of the magnet facing in towards the center of the wall.
- Page 25 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Service Instruc ons Lubrica on The Ladermill does not normally require any lubrica on. The bearings we use are sealed and operate at rela vely low speeds. The main chains may need grease if the Laddermill is located in an extra harsh environment or outdoors. If greasing is needed any chain lube should suffice.
- Page 26 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Safety Tips Safety Tips Safety Tips Safety Tips WARNING - Read all instruc ons before assembling and using the Laddermill. For Assembly: Be careful when moving and installing the Laddermill, it requires effort to li and a ach the main channel.
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Page 27: Assembly Instruc Ons
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Assembly Instruc ons Before Assembly: The most important first step is to consider carefully the loca on and posi on of your Treadwall. A loca on that is too visible - for example in the direct focus of members using CV equipment or walking in the entrance - may discourage people from climbing. -
Page 28: Channel Assembly
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Channel Assembly Laddermill Parts Main Channel—note that the hydraulic cylinder is a ached by the control cable to the main channel assembly A Frames—The right side has a wire which goes to the rear of the Laddermill Horizontals and X-bracing Upper and Lower Shrouds Hardware Box... - Page 29 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Channel Assembly The Laddermill comes palle zed by truck, and must be taken off the pallet, unloaded and transported to the install loca on. The only heavy part is the channel assembly which should be handled by at least four people. To remove the channel assembly from the pallet, remove six lag screws that hold the lengths of wood that are a ached to the channels with bolts.
- Page 30 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Channel Assembly Wood plates should be 48” from the rear wall 48” Once the unit is located roughly at the installa on loca on you will need 4 people to li the Channels up. They will stand and be fairly stable once raised. The Laddermill should be placed face down and a minimum of 48”...
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Page 31: A Frame Assembly
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 A-frame Assembly Remove the middle wood plate to make room for the A-frame. Line up the bearings on the right and le side frames with the threaded inserts on the sides of the channel unit. A ach the bearings with 1-1/2 x 1/2" bolts, washers and lockwashers and ghten firmly Remove this plate... - Page 32 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 A-frame Assembly At the back of the A-frame, install the two horizontals and the x-braces as shown with the hardware in bag LM-1 Tighten the bolts enough to compress the lockwashers. Do not over ghten - if they are too ght, it will distort the metal tubing.
- Page 33 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Shrouds and Counter Remove the top wood plate and bolt the top shroud in place. The bolts will be in bag LM-3, you will need4 bolts, lockwashers, and regular washers. Then bolt the lower shrouds on with the remaining hardware in LM-3 Bo om Shroud Top Shroud The Counter screws directly onto the top of the right A-...
- Page 34 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Assembly Final Note - Tests NOTE: As the Laddermill is transported, air may become trapped in the hydraulic system and cause the pump to cavitate: this causes a loud rumbling and chain noise. It sounds bad, but it is natural and will go away with ini al use.
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Page 35: Glossary
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Glossary Angle ...... The posi on of the center sec on of the Laddermill in rela on to a ver cal wall Channels ....Long metal pieces on either side of the Laddermill, where the rungs slide Digital Counter .. -
Page 36: 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 37 Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 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.
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Page 38: Contact Info
Laddermill Owner’s Manual—2017 Contact Informa on Website WWW.BREWERFITNESS.COM Email SALES@BREWERFITNESS.COM Address Please come by for a visit some me! 87 York ave. Randolph, MA 02368 Phone 1-800-707-9616...