Brewer Fitness Treadwall M6 Pro User manual

Treadwall M6 Pro
Owner’s Manual
87 York Ave. Randolph MA 02368 | 781-961-5200 | www.brewerfitness.com
Copyright 2017, Brewer Fitness

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Table of Contents
Introduction / Registration 1
Safety tips / Specifications 3
Operating Instructions/hold setup 5
Making Your Treadwall a Success 11
Information for Your Staff 13
Training Tips/Guidelines 14
Activities & Promotional Ideas 16
Frequently Asked Questions 18
General Maintenance 20
Troubleshooting 22
Service Instructions 23
Assembly instructions 28
A-Frame Assembly 29
Main Channel Assembly 33
Glossary 49
Warranty 50
Contact Info 52
TREADWALL M6 Pro
Complete Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Vertical movement is a new category of training that works the whole body and
mind together.
The Treadwall delivers a full range of workout opportunities - from a remarkable
aerobic burn to an upper-body core and grip-strength workout that challenges the
fittest athletes.
When introducing the wall, it is important that the staff understands how to
unlock the potential benefits of this powerful fitness tool.
The owner's manual is designed to help managers, staff and trainers take full
advantage of this equipment. This reference tool emphasizes the benefits of
vertical movement with links and resources to help integrate the wall into fitness
routines. In addition, there are incentive programs to help ramp up popularity and
much more.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Record your serial number here:________________________________
Please visit brewerfitness.com/OwnersManual to register your new Treadwall with us.
You can also email us at [e-mail] with your contact information and
serial number to complete your product registration.
You must make sure to register your new Treadwall to receive service updates.

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Safety Tips
Safety Tips
WARNING - Read all instrucons before assembling and using the Treadwall.
For Assembly:
Be careful when moving and installing larger Treadwall components, as they might require
effort to li and aach. Some steps require two individuals. Have a second person assist you
during assembly and make sure to have two ladders on hand. Several of the heaviest
components need to be lied to the top of the machine.
For General Use:
Carefully read and understand the Treadwall Owner’s Manual. Provide a general overview of
the basic operaons and usage to new Treadwall users. Do not place other equipment or any
items in the fall zone or onto the floor mat of the Treadwall.
M6 Pro Specifications
Weight 1250 Pounds
Dimensions 94” wide x 110” deep x 130” tall
Width of climbing surface 6 feet
Length of climbing surface 20 feet
Number of hold Placements 280
Angle Range Positive 14 degrees to negative 14 degrees
Electrical Requirements 9 V DC Plug-in Transformer
Electronic Display Measures Distance in feet, time, and calories
Included Holds 40 custom training holds and 14 Ladder Line
Maximum Hold Size 2.5 inches high x 6 inches wide
Floor Mat 8' x 6' custom mat, 1.25" dual foam
Warranty 10 years on structural parts

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Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
There are 3 primary controls to know about on the Treadwall M6.
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 wheel placed on either the right—or the left— 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.
HOW THE TREADWALL WORKS
It’s very simple, you can just hop on and climb! The weight of your body will move the wall
downwards. With our auto-stop technology, if you stop climbing, the Treadwall will stop and
wait for you. The Treadwall will not move unless you are on the wall and climbing upwards.
You can adjust the angle of the wall as well, which makes it easily adaptable to a large variety
of abilities and fitness goals. Easier angles are great for aerobic workouts and focus on the
lower body. Overhanging angles target upper body strength and really engage the core.
Use the digital counter to set goals, manage your progress, and track your exercises. The
counter will begin automatically counting upwards when you start climbing, or you can set time
and distance goals on the setup screen.
Speed Lever
Digital Counter
Angle Change wheel
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Operating Instructions
Speed Control
To control the speed of your climb you simply move
the lever up and down. At the “0” setting the
Treadwall will be completely stopped for most people
or it may just barely creep downwards for heavier
individuals. At speed “10” the wall is at its fastest and
only requires about 50 pounds of weight to move.
The ideal setting will be different for people of
different weights.
Accurate current and average speeds are displayed
on the counter in feet/min. or meters/min as required.
Angle Changing
Depending on your Treadwall installation
the wheel that you use to change the
angle can be on either the right or left
side on the machine.
To change the angle you first need to
disengage the locking ring. To do this
rotate the wheel slightly to the left or right
depending on the angle of the wall and
simultaneously pull gently outwards on
the black knob at the center of the wheel.
Once the locking ring is free of the stud
on the channel you can turn the wheel,
moving the center section to any desired
angle. Then, just push the black knob
inwards, lining up a hole on the locking
ring with the channel stud.
Channel stud in-
side of locking
ring
Move wheel slightly
to disengage stud
Locking Ring disen-
gaged and ready to
change angle
Pull knob out-
wards to unlock
wheel
Locked and ready to
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Operating Instructions
Digital Counter
The counter will start as soon as you begin climbing. It will pause if
you rest for 5 seconds, and it will power down after 5 minutes of non-
use. To turn the counter back on just start climbing, or tap the
screen.
You can adjust the view angle by adjusting the small arm at the rear
of the counter.
Adjustment knobs
0
Calories
Time
0
Distance
0
Speed
0
Average Speed
Reset
Setup ?
Done
Distance Goal
?
Time Goal
Hold buttons above for
distance and time goals
Enter weight
below for
0
00:00
0
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 0
Clear
Home Screen
The home screen shows real-time data for a single climb. When
you pause for 5 seconds the counter will hold your data on the
screen until you begin climbing again and then it will start from
where you left off. To reset the counter for a new climber hit
Setup Screen
To set a distance or time goal tap or hold the buttons labeled
“Distance Goal” or “Time Goal”. The values will increase more
rapidly as you hold the buttons down longer.
The number pad allows you to enter your weight for a more
accurate calorie count. The default weight is 150 pounds.
When you are satisfied with your goal, hit done and the value
you selected will appear on the home screen.
You can only select a distance or a time goal, not both at once.

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Operating Instructions
Installing the Ladder Line
The Ladder Line rungs can be installed anywhere you wish on your Treadwall, but we
recommend starting with an even spacing of the rungs with little or no deviation from side to
side. This provides the best platform for simple aerobic training and fast sprinting climbs.
The Ladder Line is an excellent way to introduce the Treadwall to those who have not climbed in
the past or feel nervous about the Treadwall.
Ladder Line Staggered Pattern
Ladder Line Assembly

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Operating Instructions
Installing the climbing holds—Route Setting!
Placing the climbing holds onto your Treadwall is called route setting, and the individual
climbs you set up are called routes. On our website at brewerfitness.com/routesetting, you
can download, adapt, and even create routes to use and share with others.
The standard set of Treadwall climbing holds comes with 40 holds. There are 13 easy green
holds, 14 orange medium difficulty holds, and 13 red holds for the advanced user. You can set
individual routes by only using hold of a given color, or you can set up the entire wall and label
individual routes with colored pieces of tape.
If you want to try your own hand at route setting one of the most fun ways to start is to place
holds almost randomly with one hold per panel. Alternate the color of the holds as you move
from panel to panel. Then, try climbing a single color. If you find any move too difficult just
move a nearby hold of that color to make the climb feel as hard or as easy as you like.
Climbing Hold Rules
There are 2 important rules to remember
when purchasing and attaching holds for
your Treadwall.
1. Holds can not be more than 2.5” tall,
this is the projection from the
climbing surface.
2. Holds can not overlap two panels,
the panels must be free to come
apart and together as they rotate
around the Treadwall.
Assemble holds with a 3/8 bolt and
a 5/16” Allen wrench

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Making Your Treadwall 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 as a positive and ac-
cessible 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 chang-
ing this perception. Members should be actively encouraged to try the Treadwall
and consider it for part of their workout routine. We have found that people who
are initially hesitant often end up being the biggest Treadwall fans.
Choosing an Advocate/Integration
When the Treadwall is first installed, it will be an unfamiliar item. Climbing will be
a relatively new training activity for most. We recommend that a staff person be
chosen as the main advocate for the product’s introduction period. This person
might take on the following responsibilities:
1. Read through the manual thoroughly to become familiarized with the Treadwall
operation procedures, use and set-up.
2. Formulate a plan to integrate this equipment into their classes, personal train-
ing or general usage.
3. Create fun ways to get you members hooked on Vertical Movement - challeng-
es, competitions and incentives (such as our popular Everest Club program).
Set up a meeting with trainers to Establish Goals and Discuss Ideas:
1. Cross-training for sports that emphasize forearm strength such as martial arts,
baseball, swimming and tennis.
2. Weight-loss programs. Focus on manageable goals, using easier positive an-
gles. Emphasize smoothness over speed.
3. For Cardiovascular try 15 minutes once a week or every two weeks in place of
a treadmill.
4. As a warm-up, especially for lifting. Suggest using ground-based training
(hands only) for larger lifters.

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Information for Your Staff
The Benefits of Vertical Movement: Valuable Information
Most fitness activities target isolated muscle groups, but vertical movement is differ-
ent. Using a Treadwall provides a full-body, non-repetitive exercise that can be
adapted by the user for different goals. You can customize the experience by ad-
justing the exercise patterns, angle of the wall and climbing speed.
In terms of focus and mental involvement, climbing has no peer. The activity re-
quires constant decision-making and concentration. This promotes a quick motor
response and muscle recruitment. Technique, balance and core strength interplay
and climbers often develop a heightened sense of body awareness and confi-
dence in their daily lives.
The Treadwall is very versatile. It can stand alone as a high- energy interval trainer,
with longer workouts to develop endurance, or as part of a circuit routine with oth-
er equipment.
Customize it to suit YOUR needs and GOALS:
1) You should use the equipment yourself. Get a first-hand look at how the workout
makes you feel, learning to access angle and speed to accommodate a range of
abilities. Experience the benefits of vertical movement personally.
2) At first, clients might consider this equipment to be intimidating, but knowledge
you can pass on to your members about training and benefits will help bridge the
gap.
3) Check out all the different ways it can be used, experimenting with different hand
grips, angles, speeds and body movement. Your personal experience and enthu-
siasm will engage the user. Be creative.
Encourage Members to Try It Out:
Introduce it at the easier positive angle first so that members can get familiar with
the balance and motions involved. The workout on the Quick Start guide at
www.brewersledge.com/ownersmanual is a good place to begin.
Emphasize controlled, smooth climbing and attention to balance and footwork.
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Below you will find different training tips we have learned over the years
that can ease your clients into Vertical Movement.
Initial Exposure When your clients and members are trying out the Treadwall
for the first time:
1. Ensure speed is on zero before having them climb.
2. Ask if they would like you to control speed at first.
3. Encourage them to try adjusting the speed themselves: Set the speed to 0
and tell them to climb about half way up. Let them know that at settings 7
to 10 the speed is quite fast, so move the speed lever slowly. All they have
to do is hang on, reach for the speed lever, and pull it up a small amount.
4. Have them take it slow at first and focus on smooth movement.
5. Emphasize the need to move your feet above a certain panel to keep the
wall moving. Auto-stop will automatically stop the rotation as they approach
the bottom.
6. Tell them they can keep going even after the auto-stop has engaged, just
continue climbing and the wall will resume rotation.
Initial Workout:
Most people are unfamiliar with climbing holds, and the Ladder Line is an ex-
cellent way to introduce them to the basic balance and movements. Try
having them start on the Ladder Line first for a couple of minutes to get a
feeling for it.
As they continue to climb, then suggest using a few of the climbing holds as
well as the Ladder rungs.
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 programs
and sample workouts.
www.brewerfitness.com/info/training
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QUICK HINTS:
1. Start them slow. Remind about auto-stop sensor panel.
2. Focus on Safety. Don’t jump off—ride it down. It will stop at the right height to
step off .
3. Tell them they are not very high off the ground if they seem reluctant (focus on
the padding below).
4. Mention the benefits of Vertical Movement so they are aware of WHY they
should use the equipment.
Full-Body/Burn Calories/Lean Muscle/Core Strength/Balance
1. Refer www.brewerfitness.com/ownersmanual for downloadable versions of the
Quick Start guide, printable Training Logs, resources for articles on the benefits
of climbing etc.
2. Refer to our website for full training program ideas and short workouts.
Climbing is a progressive activity—there is a great deal to learn about balance and
technique. The initial workouts should emphasize the fun and excitement of re-
learning an activity that has roots in the earliest childhood years. As climbers pro-
gress and become more comfortable, they naturally and inevitably gravitate to the
more challenging aspects of the sport.
Climbers love “problems” - climbing problems that is. They seek them out. They talk
about them. They work on them—sometimes for months or even years. Few things
in life are more satisfying than solving a tricky, elusive “problem” that initially
seemed completely improbable if not downright impossible.
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Activities & Promotional 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.
Recognize the first members to start on Mt. Everest Club challenge:
Use the bulletin board to put up names and perhaps pictures.
Completing the Everest Challenge is a major accomplishment. Climbing 1000 feet a
day, seven days a week, it will take a full month. For most people it will take the bet-
ter part of a year. Anybody who completes this challenge will come out a different
person—fitter, stronger, healthier, and most likely more confident. An important ad-
vantage to having a Treadwall is being able to offer this unique program.
The Everest Club:
Climb 29,028 feet on the Treadwall and you are eligible to join. You can find
the Everest application and a training log at
www.brewerfitness.com/OwnersManual
Special incentive:
Brewer Fitness provides free Everest Club Membership to the first three staff
members to complete the Everest Challenge