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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 ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ FORM: OWNERS MNUL REV: 11-29-07 APPR BY: EW...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..................6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............7 ITEMS & SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM WOODWAY ..........9 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING EXERCISE PROGRAM ....10 THEORY OF WOODWAY’S FITNESS PROGRAMS ..........12 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................14 RUNNING BELT SPECIFICATIONS ................
In 1975, WOODWAY GMBH was founded in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The name “WOODWAY” is derived from the German “wald weg” or “way of the woods” – the feel of running on a soft pine needle covered path in the forest.
Chapter GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ITEMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM WOODWAY THINGS TO CONSIDER THEORY OF WOODWAY FITNESS SPECIFICATIONS FORM: OWNERS MNUL REV: 11-29-07 APPR BY: EW...
Also keep hands, hair, loose clothing, towels etc. away from the moving treadmill. 7. Only qualified maintenance staff can carry out electrical and mechanical repair work. Please contact your dealer, the Service Center, or the WOODWAY factory directly. Only original spares may be used. FORM: OWNERS MNUL...
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3. Always keep hands well away from moving parts. 4. Never allow children near the treadmill without supervision. The Force treadmill is designed for up to 500 pounds running, 800 pounds walking. If any objects should become lodged in the belt or rollers, there is no guarantee that the treadmill will stop immediately.
The treadmill will then carry a 1 year parts and labor warranty. It is like getting a brand new WOODWAY at a fraction of the cost. Prices above may not include shipping & handling.
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 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.
Because our programs are designed to do all of this for you, you do not need to worry about how to get into shape. Simply use your WOODWAY treadmill on a regular basis and let us worry about the technicalities. Just have fun!
520 P). The only outlet that the plug can be installed is a NEMA 5-20 R – which does not share the neutral. The 208 V or 220 V ac input WOODWAY treadmill has a 3-prong plug (NEMA 6-20 P). It will only fit in a NEMA 6-20 outlet. DO NOT BEND OR REMOVE PRONGS. If other power cord plugs are required, please consult the factory.
Running Belt Specifications General Slats, overlapping, replaceable Slat type Rubber over aluminum support Running Belt Hardness Approximately 40 Shore D Running Area See detailed specifications/model (Ch.1) Standard Color Black Support 102 roller bearings, 10 roller guides standard; The Path = 64 roller bearings, 8 roller guides.
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.
5-20P). The only outlet that the plug can be installed is a NEMA 5-20R – which does not share the neutral. The 208 V or 220 V ac input WOODWAY treadmill has a 3-prong plug (NEMA 6-20P). It will only fit in a NEMA 6-20R outlet. DO NOT BEND OR REMOVE PRONGS. If other power cord plugs are required, please consult factory.
The WOODWAY rubber belt surface is unlike other treadmills (which normally utilize a cotton and nylon belt) and takes some getting used to. You may find, at first, that the surface has a "grip"...
Serial Number Placement Each WOODWAY treadmill is assigned a serial number when built. The 7 or 8 alpha- numeric code can be found in two different locations on the treadmill. The serial number is on the main label located on the back of the display board housing. It is also 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 PERSONAL TRAINER DISPLAY DISPLAY OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION OF STATISTICS QUICK START QUICK START DISPLAY PARAMETERS STARTING A PROGRAMMED WORKOUT RUNNING A HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM CHANGING A PROGRAM DURING A WORKOUT PROGRAMMING USER PROGRAMS FORM: OWNERS MNUL REV: 11-29-07 APPR BY: EW...
Display Overview There are twenty-eight buttons on this display panel, which allow the user to input program parameters to control treadmill operation and allows the user to monitor the progress of their workout. The five seven-segment displays show program statistics. The four-digit displays are programmed to display time in an 88:88 format.
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In order for the user to monitor the progress of their workout, the personal trainer board displays: • Load Profile • Time • Watts/Distance • Speed • Accumulated Watts • Heart Rate FORM: OWNERS MNUL REV: 11-29-07 APPR BY: EW...
Heart Rate is displayed in the format 000 and represents the user’s actual heart rate (pulse). LOAD: The load display is used to display the current user load to set the user load. Valid load values are 0 – 150 Ibs. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
INCREASE button is pressed, the display will be in a User-directed Mode. The text “Press START TIME & PAUSE to begin workout” will then appear in the LCD display. Once the user presses the START TIME & PAUSE button, the workout will begin. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
PAUSE button was pressed. Once the user presses the PAUSE button again, the workout will resume. While paused, the CLEAR button will be enabled. Pressing the CLEAR button will reset all of the treadmill statistics. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
While paused, the CLEAR button will be enabled. At the end of a Program When the program time expires, the LCD will read “Program Complete” for 3 seconds. The load will then return to zero. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
Heart Rate Control program. The user may enter a new target heart rate using the numeric keys. Press the CLEAR button to erase the newly entered target heart rate. Press the ENTER button to accept FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
Because statistics were not cleared, the statistics from the previous workout will be retained. Upon completion of this workout, the final program statistics will include statistics from this workout and the previous workout. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
Press ENTER to store that value and advance to the data for the next segment. Repeat this process for all segments desired. When programming is complete, press the off button to exit the Edit User Programs screen. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
Chapter TREADMILL OPTIONS FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
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208 or 220 V Input Power The 208 or 220 V ac input voltage requirements are options for all WOODWAY treadmills. A power transformer is installed and wired for either 208 V ac or 220 V ac. The remaining parts of the treadmill are unaffected.
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.
Tighten the tensioning nut. Note: When moving the treadmill the frame may flex. If treadmill seems wobbly, push handrail to one side or the other, this may straighten frame without mounting feet adjustment needed. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
(4) 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 owner of a WOODWAY treadmill. This guarantee is limited to the original owner. Contact WOODWAY for further details.
• Probable causes: Low line voltage; too much load on the same line. • Make sure treadmill is on a dedicated electrical circuit. • Possible static problem / spray with staticide. • Display power supply on Interface board is defective. FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
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(NOTE: Too much grease will make a mess and will accumulate dust.) • Check for a defective guide roller or Z roller bearing on the bearing rail, replace if defective FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
(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). FORM: FORCE REV: 10-15-10 APPR BY: MF...
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