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4FRONT - Personal Trainer Model
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  • Page 1 For The Long Run 4FRONT - Personal Trainer Model User Manual User Manual woodway.com 07. 1 2.23 UM-EN-V1...
  • Page 2 The release of the operating instructions to third parties without the written permission of WOODWAY is prohibited. Duplication in any manner and form - including excerpts - as well as use and/or communication of the content are not permitted without written permission from WOODWAY.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety ..............7 Important Safety Instructions ............7 Description of Warning Notices .............9 Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities ........9 Intended Use ................10 Unauthorized Modes of Operation ..........11 Introduction ........... 12 Operating Instructions Information ..........12 Limitation of Liability ..............12 EC Declaration of Conformity ............13 Product Description / Overview ......
  • Page 4 5.7.8 Ramp Program ............... 46 5.7.9 5 K Program ................48 5.7.10 10 K Program ............... 50 5.7.11 User Programs ..............52 Fitness Tests ................55 5.9.1 Balke Program ..............55 5.9.2 Gerkin Program ..............56 5.9.3 Copper Program ..............58 5.9.4 Rockport Program ..............
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  • Page 6 Willi developed and patented a very unique and revolutionary treadmill design. In 1975, WOODWAY GmbH was founded in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The name “WOODWAY” is derived from the German “Waldweg” (“Wald” = wood and “Weg”= way), the feel of running on a soft pine needle covered path in the forest.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Warnings attached directly to the device must be observed and kept in a legible condition. Inappropriate use will result in the rejection of any liability or guarantee claims by WOODWAY. All WOODWAY treadmills are built to the specifications of and are intended for both commercial and residential use.
  • Page 8 This is for the user’s safety in case of an emergency. • WOODWAY treadmills are built to handle runners weighing up to 800 lbs. (360 kg) at speeds between 0-4 MPH (0-6.5 km/h) and 400 lbs. (180 kg) at speeds greater than 4MPH (6.5 km/h).

  • Page 9: Description Of Warning Notices

    The representative of the treadmill is responsible for the regular maintenance and testing as required by law. They are also obligated to provide adequate training/instruction to the operating personnel. WOODWAY recommends the training be carried out by a trained and authorized WOODWAY dealer or service partner.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    • Read and strictly adhere to all information in the operating instructions. The 4Front treadmill is motorized, it serves for training athletic running, to increase stamina and physical fitness, and can be used for running or walking. Please note that all treadmills that are listed in this manual are athletic training equipment, which according to EU regulations are not to be used for medical applications.

  • Page 11: Unauthorized Modes Of Operation

    It is forbidden to use the treadmill without its side rails or with walking poles. • The operation of WOODWAY slat belt treadmills outside of the named ambient conditions in the section “Setup & Installation” (temperature, humidity, air pressure) as well as outdoors (i.e.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Operating Instructions Information This manual provides information on the safe operation of the WOODWAY slat belt treadmill. A condition for safe operation is compliance with all safety and operating instructions. CAUTION Improper Operation Can Cause Accidents! • Not using the treadmill as intended according to the manufacturer’s instructions can cause accidents and equipment damage.

  • Page 13: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    The declaration of conformity is valid for all the models listed above, which were produced on after 05 August 2019 by WOODWAY USA Inc. The validity of this declaration of conformity ends with the publication of a new declaration of conformity if this becomes necessary due to technical modifications or changes in the standards.

  • Page 14: Product Description / Overview

    Incline System WOODWAY treadmills are equipped with a standard incline system which is model specific. The incline system is driven by a geared motor and a chain drive system which is used to transmit forces to several drive sprockets. This gear drive raises or lowers the treadmill on toothed racks.

  • Page 15: Safety Equipment

    Safety Equipment The WOODWAY treadmills are equipped with different safety equipment depending on model and design. When needed, they serve to prevent dangerous situations and reduce the risk of injury to a minimum. The following safety equipment is available: •...
  • Page 16 Risk of Injury Through Risk of Falling! It is recommended to use the Handrail for mounting and dismounting. Dismounting in Emergency Situations: WOODWAY treadmills have a slip-resistant surface alongside the running surface. This offers additional grip when dismounting and prevents the feet from slipping off of the side panels.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation WARNING Danger Through Uncontrolled Running Surface Movement! By stepping on the rear-most part of the running surface where it is rounded, the force of gravity can set the running surface in motion. There is a danger of falling. • Ensure that the user does not step on the rounded part of the running surface when mounting and dismounting.

  • Page 18: Practical Training

    For optimal use and safety during treadmill training, WOODWAY recommends running on the treadmill in an upright and natural running position and to avoid dragging foot movement.

  • Page 19: Measuring Heart Rate

    4.2.5 Measuring Heart Rate To select the optimum fitness levels for the workout, it is important to determine your heart rate and pulse as accurately as possible. For this, the use of a high-quality heart rate monitor is recommended. In the event that you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can take your pulse by placing your fingers on the underside of your wrist or on one side of your neck.

  • Page 20: Contact Heart Rate Monitors

    4.2.7 Contact Heart Rate Monitors Grips located on the front cross bar of the handrail transmit the user’s Heart Rate. The transmission begins when the user holds the grips. After starting the device, the user may hold the grips for a heart rate measurement at any time. Please wait 60 seconds to obtain an accurate Heart Rate reading.

  • Page 21: Applying The Chest Strap

    WARNING Danger of Electrical Disturbance! • Using the transmitter from the heart rate monitor in conjunction with an electric pacemaker may cause electrical interference and influence the functionality. This could cause a health hazard. • Never use the heart rate monitor together with an electric pacemaker. 4.2.9 Applying the Chest Strap The transmitter should be applied centrally below the chest muscles.

  • Page 22: Before Each Use

    Before Each Use Before the unit is put into operation, the following checks are to be performed: • Running surface belt (dirt and damage to slats) • Mechanical function of the handrail (clamping screw must be hand-tight) • Emergency stop magnet with pull-cord and clip attachment (damage and position) •...
  • Page 23 WARNING Danger Through Speeding-Up of the Running Surface! If the drive motor is stopped (e.g. by pressing the STOP button, Emergency Stop, or by power failure) when set at an incline, the weight of the user (gravity) may cause the running surface to accelerate. •...

  • Page 24: Personal Trainer Display

    Personal Trainer Display Description of Control Panel The Personal Trainer Model main control panel utilizes membrane style push buttons that provide users with full control over desired settings such as speed, incline, modes, and general operation. While the LCD Screen displays current training mode, detailed graphs and workout progress. A Magnetic Safety Tether (1) is located in the center of the counsel, the clip end of the tether should be clipped to the user to ensure if they were to leave the running surface, the unit will automatically shut off.
  • Page 25 Description of Display Elements INCLINE (1) displays the user’s current incline setting, values start at 0.0 use the Quickset Up/Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the incline in 0.1 increments. The incline may also be adjusted using the plus/minus buttons located on the left side handrail.
  • Page 26 Description of Display Elements PAUSE (1) When the user presses the PAUSE button, the treadmill slows to a stop. The LCD will display: “treadmill paused press pause to resume”. The statistics are also paused when the PAUSE button is pressed, when the user presses the PAUSE button again, the workout resumes.

  • Page 27: Lcd Display Overview

    LCD Display Overview During Quick Start and Manual Mode the LCD screen will initially display a blue oval that represents a 1/4 Mile (400-meter) track, with the white dot as a marker for the users current position on the track. The lower portion of the display shows current stats based on the users active workout.

  • Page 28: Quick Start Operation

    Quick Start Operation Upon initial start up of the unit, the LCD screen will display the main menu. The arrow/scroll buttons to the right can be used to scroll up and down to select the desired mode, pressing the ENTER button will select the highlighted mode.

  • Page 29: Manual Mode With Weight Input

    Manual Mode with Weight Input Manual mode operates the same as “Quick Start” the only difference is that manual mode allows the user the enter their body weight to better calculate burned calories. Manual mode may be accessed by either the LCD main menu, or pressing the MANUAL MODE button on the left side of the main control panel.

  • Page 30: Starting A Training Program

    4.2.9 for detailed training, safety and heart rate information. Fitness Programs The 4Front Personal Trainer Model has ten preprogrammed fitness workouts, as well as fitness testing (preloaded U.S. Military, Medical & Fire Department protocols) all accessible from the LCD menu screens.
  • Page 31 Programs Overview Once any of the fitness programs have been selected from the main menu screen, the initial screen that will display is referred to as the “Setup Mode” screen. Users enter their specific data, such as Weight, desired Effort Level for the workout (typically 1 to 10 / number 1 being the easiest and 10 the hardest level) and Program Time for the length or duration of the workout.

  • Page 32: Heart Rate Control Program

    5.7.1 Heart Rate Control Program NOTICE The automatic heart rate programs can only work effectively if you wear a chest strap for heart rate measurement! Highlight the Heart Rate Control program and press the ENTER button, the display will show the initial Heart Rate Control Setup”...
  • Page 33 SPEED ONLY Heart Rate Control program functions as follows: • If the actual heart rate is 80 beats per minute (BPM) below the target, the speed is not adjusted. As a result, proper warm-up phase is possible. • If the actual heart rate is 26-80 BPM below the target, the speed will increase 0.4 MPH (0.64 km/h) after 8 seconds.

  • Page 34: Goal Program

    5.7.2 Goal Program Designed as a conditioning program, to build strength and endurance, requiring peak performance in the middle of the training session. Select Goal from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button. The Goal “Setup” screen will appear allowing the user to enter their preferences, and weight.
  • Page 35 While the Goal program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down, Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Weight Loss Program

    5.7.3 Weight Loss Program Designed to provide exercise at a constant level, this program utilizes a constant load and gradual warm-up and cool-down phases. Select Weight Loss from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button. The Weight Loss “Setup” screen will appear allowing the user to enter their preferences, and weight.
  • Page 37 While the Weight Loss program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down, Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 38: Aerobic Program

    5.7.4 Aerobic Program Designed to improve the user’s aerobic condition this program uses high-level training with 3 very intense phases. Select Aerobic from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button. The Aerobic “Setup” screen will appear allowing the user to enter their preferences, and weight.
  • Page 39 While the Aerobic program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down, Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 40: Interval Program

    5.7.5 Interval Program Interval program allows the user to set 2 different interval modules that control the incline and speed, once the values have been set and the program in running, the user can toggle between the 2interval modules using the arrow scroll buttons to the right of the LCD screen. Select Interval from the fitness programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button, the Interval “Setup”...
  • Page 41 While the Interval program is running, the user can change incline/elevation, and speed (for the current interval module in use), using either the Up/Down, Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 42: Random Program

    5.7.6 Random Program The Random Program has ten different Effort Levels to choose from, all of which select varying speed and incline changes at random intervals. Select Random from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button. The Random “Setup” screen will appear allowing the user to enter their preferences, and weight.
  • Page 43 While the Random program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down, Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Stamina Program

    5.7.7 Stamina Program The program is intended for building endurance and stamina and is built upon an increasing load build up, with two different phases, each with a peak load to push the user. Select Stamina from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 45 While the Stamina program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down,Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 46: Ramp Program

    5.7.8 Ramp Program The program is intended for building endurance and stamina and is built upon an increasing load build up, with two different phases, each with a peak load to push the user. Select Ramp from the Fitness Programs menu screen, and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 47 While the Ramp program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down,Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 48: Program

    5.7.9 5 K Program The 5 K program is a distance-based program with a simulated 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) race track. The user determines the running speed by selecting the effort level. Note: Unlike other programs there is NO Program Time input, it is the users selected Effort Level that determines the pace and overall time.
  • Page 49 While the 5 K program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/ Down,Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button. When the program is completed, the LCD will read “Program Complete”...

  • Page 50: Program

    5.7.10 10 K Program The 10 K program is a distance-based program with a simulated 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) race track. The user determines the running speed by selecting the effort level. Note: Unlike other programs there is NO Program Time input, it is the users selected Effort Level that determines the pace and overall time.
  • Page 51 While the 10 K program is running, the user can change incline, and speed using either the Up/Down,Fast/Slow buttons on the main control panel, or handrails. Speed may also be adjusted using the numeric keypad by pressing the desired number and then the ENTER button.

  • Page 52: User Programs

    5.7.11 User Programs User Programs gives the ability to create and save up to 99 custom workouts with speed, time and incline settings all determined by the user. For each program the user will create specific settings for each “Segment” (40 segments total per program) for the workout with specific speed, incline settings and time for each, (which will determine the overall workout time duration).
  • Page 53 NOTE: Do Not Press the ENTER button to set values, this will start the programmed workout Programing Segments When the Setup screen is initially opened the First Segments (1) will be highlighted in yellow denoting them as the “Current Active” segment. Select segments by highlighting the Segment Pane (2) and change the number to the desired pane.
  • Page 54 Clear an Entire Program To clear and entire program and start a new program, press the PAUSE button while the User Program setup screen is active. All forty segments will be cleared and the screen will display “Program has Zero Time”.

  • Page 55: Fitness Tests

    Fitness Tests 5.9.1 Balke Program Developed to determine the user’s current fitness level using the Balke protocol, this program evaluates the functional aerobic capacity (VO2max), with which the cardio respiratory fitness of the user is determined. Under an increasing load, the oxygen consumption (VO2) eventually reaches a plateau.

  • Page 56: Gerkin Program

    5.9.2 Gerkin Program The Gerkin protocol is a tiered VO2 test with sub-maximal values. It is used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for service with the fire department. Select Gerkin from the fitness test menu screen set the values for age and gender using the number buttons or the Fast/Slow buttons.
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  • Page 58: Copper Program

    5.9.3 Copper Program Set the values for your age and gender using the number keys or the FAST/SLOW keys. Scroll to change fields. Press ENTER to start the program. Run as far as you can in 12 minutes. Note: To achieve optimal results the Speed must be manually set by the user at the fastest speed they are comfortable with.

  • Page 59: Rockport Program

    5.9.4 Rockport Program Set the values for your age and gender using the number keys or the Fast/Slow keys. Scroll to change fields. Press ENTER to start the program. Walk 1 mile (1609 m) as fast as you can. Note: To achieve optimal results the Speed must be manually set by the user at the fastest speed they are comfortable with.

  • Page 60: Military Test Programs

    5.10 Military Test Programs The Military Test programs provide workouts of a preset distance, as required by the Army, Navy, USMC, and USAF. They are used to assess muscular endurance and cardio-respiratory fitness. As the names imply, the object of each test is to complete the run distance as quickly as possible.

  • Page 61: Saving Workouts To Usb

    5.11 Saving Workouts to USB With the 4Front treadmill, it is possible to save your workout information to a USB device to review on your computer and track your personal training progress over time. This is possible with both the standard LED display and the Personal Trainer Display. You cannot make your own programs and save them on the USB stick.

  • Page 62: Reverse Mode (Bi-Directional Belt Control)

    RS-232 Remote Computer Control This option enables you to switch between the treadmill display and a remote computer for remote control operation. Programs are available from WOODWAY. WOODWAY treadmills are tested to UL/CSA standards with an Intel DG41RQ computer. 07. 1 2.23 UM-EN-V1...

  • Page 63: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning Periodic cleaning and inspection of your WOODWAY treadmill will help prolong its life while keeping it looking like new. With this preventative maintenance it will be easier to identify possible issues that might otherwise be overlooked.

  • Page 64: Maintenance Intervals

    • To avoid damage to component surfaces, observe the instructions for detergent use. • For cleaning and disinfection of parts that are touched (handrail, display, controls, etc.) a formaldehyde-free rapid disinfectant such as “Bacillol plus” or “Descosept” is • recommended. Maintenance Intervals DANGER Danger of Death by Electric Shock!

  • Page 65: Fitness Work Sheets

    Fitness Work Sheets Fitness Test Protocol Worksheet Name:__________________________________________ Resting Heart Rate: Trial 1: Trial 2: Trail 3: Blood Pressure: Trial 1: Trial 2: Trail 3: Weight: lbs. Training Heart Rate (85% of HR max) Fitness Test Protocol Worksheet Name:__________________________________________ Resting Heart Rate: Trial 1: Trial 2: Trail 3:...
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