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Woodway 4Front Owner's Manual - Specifications

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 1.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 2 woodway service provider information sheet name of company _________________________________________________ contact person __________________________________________________ address __________________________________________________________ _________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 3 table of contents chapter 1: getting started ................................................................................ 6 important safety instructions ..................................................................... 7 items & services available from woodw...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 4 description of statistics ............................................................................... 37 chapter 7: personal trainer display board ............................................ 38 display overview ......................................................

  • Page 5: Woodway History

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 5 my woodway ________________________ arrived _______________________ woodway history woodway’s history begins in germany in 1974. Willi schoenberger, a technical director in charge of planning a fitness center, noticed that the most important piece of equipment, the t...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 6 getting started safety items and services available things to consider fitness programs chapter 1.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 7 important safety instructions a safety sign has been included with your treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to post this sign in a visible area near the machine. All woodway treadmills are built to the specifications and intended for both commercial and ...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 8 • do not soak the treadmill surfaces with any liquid; use a sprayer or damp cloth. Keep all electric components, such as the motor, power cord, and power switch away from water. • do not place any open liquid containers on any part of the treadmill. The use of sport ...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 9 • always press the “stop” button to end workout. Never leave treadmill unattended while workout in progress. **do not leave the belt in gear; do not leave the belt in dynamic mode. • set up and operate treadmills on a solid, level surface. • use this appliance only f...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 10 and/or property damage which could have been avoided with the use of a gantry system. • care should be taken when mounting and dismounting the treadmill. Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handlebar or handrails whenever ...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 11 instructions de sécurité importantes un signe de la sécurité ont été inclus avec votre tapis de course. C'est la responsabilité du propriétaire pour envoyer ce signe dans un endroit visible près de la machine. Tous les tapis de course woodway sont construits conform...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 12 danger - pour réduire le risque de choc électrique • lisez toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser. • ne pas modifier la fiche fournie avec le tapis roulant. Il est équipé d'un cordon d'alimentation avec une fiche de terre. Si elle ne tient pas dans la prise, faite...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 13 • si vous éprouvez des vertiges, douleurs thoraciques, des nausées ou tout autre symptôme anormal, tout en utilisant le tapis roulant, arrêtez immédiatement. Consultez un médecin avant de poursuivre. • un mécanicien qualifié doit effectuer un service ou une réparati...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 14 • lire, comprendre et tester les procédures d'arrêt d'urgence. • toujours utiliser le cordon de securite en cas d'urgence fournie avec le tapis de course! Il peut être fixé à un vêtement pendant l'exercice. Ceci est pour votre sécurité en cas d'urgence. • tapis de c...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 15 items & services available from woodway replacement safety magnet $16.50 protective treadmill floor mat $79.00 protect the flooring or carpeting below your woodway and to keep your treadmill clear of obstructions such as thick carpeting. Preventative maintenance kit...

  • Page 16: Program

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 16 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 st...

  • Page 17: Heart Rate Chart

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 17 heart rate chart 60% of 75% of 85% of maximum maximum maximum maximum age heartrate heart rate heart rate heart rate 20 200 bpm 120 bpm 150 bpm 170 bpm 25 195 120 150 160 30 190 110 140 160 35 185 110 130 150 40 180 100 130 150 45 175 100 130 140 50 170 100 120 140 ...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 18 specifications electrical specifications running belt specifications environmental specifications chapter 2.

  • Page 19: Electrical Specifications

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 19 electrical specifications important – the power cord must be properly protected at all times, both when in use or storage. Electrical requirements – below are the standard electrical requirements, if you have a different electrical configuration please contact your ...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 20 nema l6-30 r outlet. (twist lock, 208-230 vac, 30 amp dedicated circuit required) outlet compatibility: the 115 vac 20 amp input woodway treadmill comes standard with a 3-prong plug (nema 5-20 p). The only outlet that the plug can be installed is a nema 5-20 r – whi...

  • Page 21: Running Belt Specifications

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 21 running belt specifications general slats, overlapping, replaceable slat type rubber over aluminum support running belt hardness approximately 40 shore a running area see detailed specifications/model (ch.1) standard color black lateral movement +/- 8 mm support bal...

  • Page 22: Treadmill Installation

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 22 treadmill installation grounding instructions location requirements transporting your treadmill electrical requirements outlet compatibility chapter 3.

  • Page 23: Grounding Requirements

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 23 grounding requirements this treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a power cord with a grounding plug....

  • Page 24: Location Requirements

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 24 location requirements install your treadmill on a structurally sound surface. If it is to be used above ground level set it up near the corner of the room to ensure maximum support during high- speed use. The surface should be reasonably level to ensure minimum fram...

  • Page 25: Outlet Compatibility

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 25 for the 208 or 230 vac input power options, the outlet must provide the appropriate ac voltage, 50/60 hertz at 20 amp. This operating area must have a nema 6-20 r receptacle with a dedicated circuit as well. Outlet compatibility the 115 vac input woodway treadmill c...

  • Page 26: Treadmill Fundamentals

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 26 treadmill fundamentals belt surface transportation system serial number placement incline system contact heart rate polar heart rate chapter 4.

  • Page 27: Belt Surface

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 27 belt surface the patented running belt is made of individual slats mounted on a continuous set of tooth belts. The tooth belts mesh with the front pulley assembly, which meshes with the drive motor. This results in no belt slippage. The individual slats are comprise...

  • Page 28: Serial Number Placement

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 28 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 in two different locati...

  • Page 29: Contact Heart Rate

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 29 manually powered and the speed will continue to be displayed. The incline will also continue to function. How to disengage dynamic mode to disengage dynamic mode, press and hold fast and slow together again for approximately five seconds. The display will beep once ...

  • Page 30: The Transmitter

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 30 wearing it. It does not operate while it is disconnected from your body. However, as moisture may activate the transmitter, please wipe it dry after use. The chest band is washable. After you have detached the transmitter, wash the band in warm water, using mild soa...

  • Page 31: Safety Features

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 31 safety features chapter 5.

  • Page 32: Handrail Stop Switch

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 32 emergency stop switch and safety lanyard the emergency stop switch, with safety lanyard, is used to enable the belt. If the stop switch magnet is not placed on the front panel, or positioned properly, the belt will be disabled and will therefore not speed up. This i...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 33 hospital grade requirements are important for medical clinics, physical therapy facilities and hospitals. The main features of the treadmill: hospital grade power plug and a low leakage input power transformer. A low leakage power transformer helps reduce the leakag...

  • Page 34: Standard Display Board

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 34 standard display board display overview display parameters to start the treadmill workout parameters description of statistics chapter 6.

  • Page 35: Display Overview

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 35 display overview the buttons on the display panels are membrane-style switches from which complete control of the machine can be accomplished. The emergency stop switch is a magnetic sensor that detects the presence of a magnet and performs a hard belt shutdown if r...

  • Page 36: Display Parameters

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 36 display parameters  manual control of speed and incline  statistics display of time, calories, mets, pace, distance & heart rate  display of treadmill incline and speed  controlled ramping, safety checks and automatic shutdown in the event of errors to start the...

  • Page 37: Description Of Statistics

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 37 ending a workout the user may press the off button at any time to end the workout session. Speed and incline will return to zero. Workout statistics will be displayed for 10 seconds. The time display will show total time and the distance/calories display will altern...

  • Page 38: Personal Trainer Display

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 38 personal trainer display display overview description of statistics quick start quick start display parameters starting a programmed workout program profiles running a heart rate control program heart rate control algorithms changing a program during a workout progr...

  • Page 39: Display Overview

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 39 display overview the buttons on these display panels allow the user to input program parameters to control treadmill operation and allows the user to monitor the progress of their workout. The emergency stop switch is a magnetic sensor that detects the presence of a...

  • Page 40: Description Of Statistics

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 40 the control panel allows the user to control or view: • manual control of speed and incline • statistics display of speed, incline, time, calories, mets, pace, distance and heart rate • 10 built-in programs, including manual operation • 100 user-modifiable programs ...

  • Page 41: Quick Start (User Defined

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 41 mets: mets is displayed in the format 00.0 and represents 3.5 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute. Heart rate: heart rate is displayed in the format 000. Heart rate represents the user’s actual heart rate (pulse). Incline: the incline displa...

  • Page 42: Lap = 0

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 42 lap = 0 1 lap = ¼ mile quick start display parameters time will begin counting up from zero, speed will be set to 0.1 mph and the distance and calories will begin accumulating. The lcd display will illustrate a quarter-mile oval track. A flashing dot will move aroun...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 43 starting a programmed workout before starting any programmed workout, it is advisable to consult a certified exercise professional or personal physician. Program setup will begin by pressing the fitness programs button on the left side of the board (or by selecting ...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 44 variables that can be used during a program while running the program, the user may change incline using the up and down incline buttons or change speed using the fast and slow speed buttons. The user may pause the program at any time by pressing the pause button. T...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 45 program profiles – fitness tests balke program this program has been designed to determine the user’s current fitness level. Utilizing the balke protocol, this program will evaluate the functional aerobic capacity (vo2max) which is used to classify the user’s cardio...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 46 gerkin program the gerkin protocol is a graded submaximal vo2 test used by the international association of fire fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty. Using the number keys or fast/slow buttons, set your age and gender values. Scroll to change betw...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 47 cooper program using the number keys or fast/slow buttons, set your age and gender values. Scroll to change between fields. Press enter to start program. Run as far as you can for twelve minutes. You must adjust speed during test for best score. Leave elevation at 0...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 48 rockport program using the number keys or fast/slow buttons, set your age and gender values. Scroll to change between fields. Press enter to start program. Walk as fast as you can for one mile. You must adjust speed during test for best score. Leave elevation at 0%....

  • Page 49: Military Test Programs

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 49 military test programs to operate the military test programs: the military test programs provide workouts of a preset distance, as required by the army, navy, usmc, and usaf. As the names imply, the object of each test is to complete the run distance as quickly as p...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 50 marines program the u.S. Marines physical fitness test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardio-respiratory fitness. Using the number keys or fast/slow buttons, set your age and gender values. Scroll to change between fields. Press...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 51 program profiles – fitness programs goal program this is a conditioning program that peaks in the middle of workout. This program is designed to build strength and stamina. Stage #.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 52 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 s peed ( m p h ) segment weight loss speed grade weight loss program a constant workload program with a gradual warm up and cool down period. This program is designed to keep you at a c...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 53 aerobic program a high-level workout with three high intensity periods. This program is designed for aerobic conditioning. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 s pe e d ( m p h ) segment aerobic speed grade.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 54 interval program the interval program is setup as interval 1 and interval 2. In each interval, elevation and speed will need to be entered (using the numeric keys or fast/slow button). Use the scroll button to change fields. Time and weight must also be entered. Pre...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 55 random program a fun and challenging workout program. Random intervals offer varying speed and elevation changes. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 s peed ( m p h ) segment random speed grade.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 56 stamina program an increasing workload program with two separate periods of peak workload. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 s pe e d ( m p h ) segment stamina speed grade.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 57 5k program this program offers a distance-based program providing a 3.1 mile (5 kilometers) simulated racecourse. The users determine the speed at which the race will take place by selecting an intensity level. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 58 10k program is a distance-based program providing a 6.2 mile (10 kilometer) workout. This program is designed to increase your endurance. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 s pe e d ( m p h ) segment 10k speed gr...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 59 ramp program a gradually increasing workload program. Designed to gradually take you to a peak speed for the intensity level selected. Followed immediately by a cool down period. Stage # 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2...

  • Page 60: Program

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 60 running a heart rate control program note: these programs will only operate effectively if you are wearing a heart monitor chest strap. 1. If the heart rate control program was chosen, the user will be prompted to enter their age, target heart rate, maximum speed, m...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 61 heart rate control algorithms one of the three heart rate control algorithms will be used during the workout. The user will choose their desired algorithm during program setup. Heart rate control algorithm - incline only this heart rate control algorithm controls in...

  • Page 62: Programming User Programs

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 62 heart rate control algorithm - incline and speed this heart rate control algorithm controls both incline and speed. The incline and speed heart rate control feature operates as follows: • speed is increased incrementally until it reaches 80% of the user’s maximum sp...

  • Page 63: Treadmill Options

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 63 treadmill options chapter 8.

  • Page 64: Handrail Controls

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 64 208 or 230 vac input power the 208 or 230 vac input voltage requirements are options for all woodway treadmills. A power transformer is installed and wired for either 208 vac or 230 vac. The remaining parts of the treadmill are unaffected. Handrail controls one of t...

  • Page 65: Dynamic Mode

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 65 once in reverse mode, the beeper will sound 3 times and the lcd will read “reverse mode.” the maximum allowable speed in reverse mode will be 5 mph. To exit reverse mode, hold the slow button for 5 seconds while speed is at 0mph. While in reverse mode, speed will be...

  • Page 66

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 66 4front tv programming procedure to access the lcd programming options begin by turning on the tv. With the tv on, be sure that the cable input is selected. If not, press the “input” key until you see the channel selection box letting you know the cable input is sele...

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 67 to auto-program the channels, press the “vol +” button to enter the ‘channels’ area. The screen should look like this: press the “ch –“ button to scroll down to “auto ch search”: press the “vol +” button again to begin the channel search:.

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    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 68 to navigate between the different areas on the left, press the “ch –“ button to scroll down and “ch +” to move up. When you are in the area you want, press the “vol +” button to select it and you will see the new options list to the right. Within the options list yo...

  • Page 69: Treadmill Maintenance

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 69 treadmill maintenance cleaning and inspection lubrication adjustments and calibration chapter 9.

  • Page 70: Cleaning And Inspection

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 70 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. Below i...

  • Page 71: Lubrication

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 71 • in autumn & winter remember that the dry climate in many regions of the country will cause a greater static discharge to occur when the treadmill is used. Be sure to spray the running surface with a staticide spray regularly to prevent static shock to the treadmil...

  • Page 72

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 72 running shaft assembly the rear drive shaft pulleys should be greased once a year. A bead of grease can be applied to each set of teeth. Use sparingly. Inspect the teeth for any damage. If the teeth are damaged, the drive shaft assembly will need to be replaced as t...

  • Page 73: Adjustments And Calibration

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 73 elevation rack elevation chain note: use a minimal amount of lubrication to prevent excess dirt and debris from sticking to the machine after cleaning. Adjustments and calibration incline system the rack and pinion style incline system is used in woodway treadmills....

  • Page 74

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 74 elg with gantry inspect/tighten all hardware on gantry. Replace any hardware that is stripped or missing. Inspect safety harness system. Note: when moving the treadmill the frame may flex. If treadmill seems unstable, push handrail to one side or the other. If tread...

  • Page 75: Warranty Information

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 75 warranty information chapter 10

  • Page 76: Warranty Information

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 76 warranty information frame drive, belt and motor remaining parts labor home use 15 years 5 years 5 years 3 years medical use (not met approved) 10 years 5 years 3 years 1 year commercial fitness use 10 years 5 years 3 years 1 year woodway warrants that all products ...

  • Page 77: Wrap Up

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 77 wrap up troubleshooting preventative maintenance log numbers to know chapter 11.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 78 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? • did the prob...

  • Page 79

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 79 3. Incline does not work • check for any noises from the incline motor (brake sticking/motor stalled) • check if incline limit switches are tripped. • check for broken chain, or if chain has jumped off of any sprockets. • check if the potentiometer is adjusted corre...

  • Page 80: Preventative Maintenance Log

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 80 preventative maintenance log date maintenance performed by result.

  • Page 81: Numbers To Know

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 81 numbers to know your treadmill serial #(s): model/# model/# model/# model/# model/# model/# model/# model/# the serial number can be found in two different locations on the treadmill. The serial number is located in two places. One label is placed on the rear of the...

  • Page 82: Appendix A

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 82 appendix a ipc drive board - b2025 to stop a belt from creeping/jerking, you will need to remove the right side cover. Have the power on so the belt is moving. Above is a diagram of the drive board. To set belt creep, adjust the vel null potentiometer in the directi...

  • Page 83: Appendix B

    Form: own 11.08.12 appr by: mf 83 appendix b you can adjust the creep by the following procedure: 1. Turn treadmill on normally (do not speed up treadmill) 2. Take off the right side cover (the power cord is located on this side also) 3. There are 2 circuit boards on the side. Locate the drive board...