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WOODWAY SERVICE PROVIDER INFORMATION SHEET NAME OF COMPANY _________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON _________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________________________________________ FAX NUMBER _______________________________________________________ MAJOR CITIES AND AREAS YOUR COMPANY SERVICES ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ MY WOODWAY ________________________ ARRIVED _______________________ Model Name Date FORM: EM OWNERS MNUL...
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.
When servicing any piece of fitness equipment, basic precautions must be followed. Familiarize yourself with all warnings, instructions and procedures concerning proper care and maintenance of a WOODWAY treadmill. Instructions are found in this service training manual and some also appear on labels and instructions on the treadmill itself.
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DANGER – To Reduce the Risk of Electrical Shock • Do not operate the heart rate monitor transmitter in conjunction with an electrical heart pacemaker. The transmitter may cause electrical disturbances. • Do not soak the treadmill surfaces with any liquid; use a sprayer or damp cloth. •...
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• Inspect the treadmill for worn or loose components prior to use. Tighten/replace any worn or loose components prior to use. • WOODWAY treadmills are built to handle runners weighing up to 800 pounds at speeds between 0-4 MPH and 550 pounds at speeds up to 18 MPH. A treadmill running belt might not stop immediately if any object becomes caught in the belt or rollers.
Things to Consider Before Starting Exercise Program CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FITNESS TRAINER It is advisable for all exercise beginners to consult a professional fitness instructor or personal trainer to develop an overall fitness evaluation/wellness program before starting an exercise routine. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN If you are over 40, have a history of heart disease, are overweight, or have not been involved in any kind of exercise program for several years, it is recommended that you...
Heart Rate Chart 60% OF 75% OF 85% OF MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM HEARTRATE HEART RATE HEART RATE HEART RATE 200 BPM 120 BPM 150 BPM 170 BPM Source: American College of Sports Medicine. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU EXERCISE? The biggest mistake made by people when starting an exercise program is that they try to do too much too fast.
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ERVICES VAILABLE Protective Treadmill Floor Mat $79.00 Designed to protect the flooring or carpeting below your WOODWAY and to keep your treadmill clear of obstructions such as thick carpeting. WOODWAY Renewal Program: call for quotation This entails having your treadmill shipped back to WOODWAY via Van Line (WOODWAY can coordinate these details;...
Power Requirements The EcoMill is non-motorized and therefore does not require electricity from a wall outlet. The EcoMill display is powered up by the user moving the belt. The display utilizes a battery back-up to assure uninterrupted use and will remain constant on for two minutes after the belt is initially moved.
If the operating area is thickly carpeted, set the unit on a mat (WOODWAY has a selection of mats available for purchase if needed; call 1-800- WOODWAY for details). This will reduce the lint that can get into the treadmill and also reduce carpet wear.
Chapter TREADMILL FUNDAMENTALS BELT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SERIAL NUMBER PLACEMENT POLAR HEART RATE FORM: EM OWNERS MNUL REV: 6/4/10 APPR BY: MF...
All treadmills take time getting us to operating and using them. With your WOODWAY, you may find, at first, that the surface has a "grip" to it you have not experienced before. The more often you utilize your treadmill the more you will become accustomed to the feel of it.
Serial Number Placement Each WOODWAY treadmill is assigned a serial number when built. Depending on the year your model was built, it will have either a 7 – 8 digit alpha-numeric code, or a 9 digit numeric code. The serial number can be found on the front left section of the treadmill frame.
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The Transmitter You must be within three and a half feet of the receiver in order for the signal to transmit. Please take note that your transmitter may fluctuate erratically if you are too ® close to other Polar equipment. Maintain at least a three-foot distance between other ®...
Chapter SAFETY FEATURES FORM: EM OWNERS MNUL REV: 6/4/10 APPR BY: MF...
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1.0 MPH Start Speed The EcoMill is designed to control the maximum belt speed for user safety. The initial start speed is 1 MPH to assure the user has adequate time to adjust to the non- motorized running surface. Once acclimated, the user can then adjust the maximum speed to their desired speed for their workout.
for safety and stability throughout the curve of the running surface. Users should maintain constant contact with the handrails for safety at all times. ALWAYS USER THE HANDRAILS WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE ECOMILL CAUTION LABELS The EcoMill has two caution labels expressing the fact that the treadmill is non- motorized and the belt spins freely and it must be entered from the back and health risks associated with overexertion.
Display Overview Actual Speed Window – Max Speed Setting Window – Displays the Displays the current speed current maximum speed setting. the treadmill user is walking/running This is the maximum speed the running belt can spin. Adjust the maximum speed with the fast arrow to increase speed or slow to reduce.
CALORIES: Calories are displayed in the format 0000. Calories represent the accumulated user calories burned and are calculated using a default weight of 155 lbs. PACE: Pace is displayed in the format 00:00. Pace represents the amount of time it will take to run one mile at the user’s current speed.
Cleaning and Inspection Periodic cleaning and inspection of your WOODWAY treadmill will help to lengthen the life while helping keep it looking like new. With this preventative maintenance it will be easier to spot problems that might not otherwise be found.
Lubrication Bearings Almost all of the bearings used in the treadmill are pre-lubricated and do not need to be greased. On a yearly basis, the four (4) bearings located at the front and rear shaft will need to be lubricated. Running Belt The teeth on the bottom of the running belt are pre-lubricated to aid in reducing noise.
(5) years after original installation. A direct payment, or credit toward the purchase of a new WOODWAY, of 20% of the purchase price of the treadmill will be made to the original owner of a WOODWAY treadmill. This guarantee is limited to the original owner.
Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your treadmill, please be prepared with answers to the following questions before calling our service center. QUESTIONS: • What is the make, model and serial number? • What happened prior to the problem? •...
Numbers to Know Your Treadmill Serial #(s): Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ Model/#_ (The serial number can be found on the back of the treadmill’s display board housing & also on the front/left section of treadmill frame – side cover must be removed to locate on the frame).
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