Woodway 4Front User manual

Fall Protection System
Accessories for WOODWAY Motorized
Sport & Fitness Treadmills – 4Front/Pro/Pro XL
Original Version of the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness Acces-
sories Operating Instructions
Version: 04/2019-v1.0en

Manufacturer:
WOODWAY GmbH
Steinackerstr. 20
79576 Weil am Rhein
Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 940 999 - 0
Fax.: [phone] - 940 999 - 40
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.woodway.de
Sales:
Tel. [phone] - 940 999 - 10
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service:
Tel. [phone] - 940 999 - 14
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction.............................................................................................5
1.1 Operating Instruction Information .................................................5
1.2 Model Designations......................................................................6
1.3 Limitation of Liability ....................................................................7
1.4 Copyright ....................................................................................7
1.5 Replacement Parts .......................................................................7
1.6 Customer Service.........................................................................8
1.7 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................9
2Safety....................................................................................................10
2.1 General .....................................................................................10
2.2 Description of Warning Notices ...................................................10
2.3 Intended Use.............................................................................11
2.4 Unauthorized Modes of Operation ...............................................12
2.5 Safety Requirements for Chest-Shoulder Harnesses......................12
2.6 Intended Use / Indications..........................................................13
2.7 Contraindications .......................................................................13
3Technical Data .......................................................................................14
3.1 Name Plate................................................................................14
3.2 Chest-Shoulder Harness..............................................................15
3.3 Technical Specifications..............................................................16
3.4 Dimensions................................................................................17
4Transportation and Storage.....................................................................19
4.1 Safety Notices for Transportation ................................................19
4.2 Storage .....................................................................................19
5Product Description ................................................................................20
5.1 Main Components ......................................................................20
5.2 Function Description...................................................................21
5.3 Chest-Shoulder Harness..............................................................22
6Commissioning.......................................................................................24
6.1 General .....................................................................................24
6.2 Installation ................................................................................24
6.3 Chest-Shoulder Harness..............................................................25
6.3.1 Safety Buckle ..................................................................26
6.3.2 Applying the Chest-Shoulder Harness................................26
6.3.3 Connecting the Chest-Shoulder Harness with the Fall
Protection System..........................................................29
6.4 Adjusting the Fall Protection System............................................30
6.5 Fall Protection Emergency Stop...................................................31
7Maintenance and Cleaning ......................................................................33
7.1 Cleaning....................................................................................33
7.2 Maintenance Intervals ................................................................34
7.2.1 Daily Maintenance ...........................................................34
7.2.2 Weekly Maintenance ........................................................34
7.2.3 Annual Maintenance.........................................................35
7.3 Chest-Shoulder Harness..............................................................35
7.3.1 Maintenance....................................................................35
7.3.2 Cleaning..........................................................................36

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8Disposal.................................................................................................37
9Maintenance Report................................................................................38
10 Table of Figures .....................................................................................39

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1Introduction
1.1 Operating Instruction Information
Read these accessories operating instructions before using the WOODWAY Sport &
Fitness fall protection system in conjunction with a WOODWAY motorized Sport &
Fitness treadmill. These operating instructions contain important information
regarding safety, operation and maintenance. Ensure these instructions are
available to all persons who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of
the unit.
NOTE
These operating instructions and the WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness
treadmill instructions must always be read before using the WOODWAY Sport
& Fitness fall protection system!
ATTENTION
Danger of Injury Through Improper Application!
If the Sport & Fitness fall protection system is not used in conjunction with a
WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmill, or it was not installed by a
trained expert, serious accidents can occur.
►The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system may be used exclu-
sively with 4Front, Pro or Pro XL treadmills!
►The installation may only be carried out by WOODWAY GmbH employ-
ees or authorized experts.
One condition for safe commissioning is compliance with all safety and operating in-
structions.
CAUTION
Improper operation can cause accidents!
Not using the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system as intended
according to the manufacturer's instructions can cause accidents and equip-
ment damage.
►These operating instructions must be completely read and understood be-
fore using the treadmill.
►Keep these instructions close at hand for all users of the device.
Read and observe the operating instructions!
Read these instructions carefully before beginning any work on the treadmill! It is a
part of the device and must be kept accessible at all times and in the immediate vi-
cinity of the treadmill for operating and maintenance personnel.
WOODWAY GmbH accepts no liability for accidents, equipment damage and con-
sequences of equipment failure that are a result of failure to follow the operating
instructions. In addition, the local accident prevention regulations and general safe-
ty conditions for intended use of the treadmill apply.

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The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes in the context of
improving the performance properties and further development without prior notice.
Illustrations are for basic understanding and may differ from the actual design of
the device.
Accessories from other suppliers have further safety regulations and guidelines.
These must also be observed.
1.2 Model Designations
The fall protection system must be selected according to the associated WOODWAY
motorized Sport & Fitness model:
•ST 4Front
•ST Pro/Pro XL
The fall protection system is an accessory and may only be used in combination
with the WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmills.
The following designates which fall protection systems and treadmill models
(motorized Sport & Fitness) may be used in combination:
Model Designations
Fall Protection Systems WOODWAY Motorized Sport & Fitness
Treadmills
ST 4Front •4Front
•4Front with TV
•4Front with ProSmart Touchscreen
ST Pro/Pro XL •Pro
•Pro with TV
•Pro with ProSmart Touchscreen
•Pro XL
•Pro XL with TV
•Pro XL with ProSmart Touchscreen

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1.3 Limitation of Liability
All information and instructions in this manual have been compiled in accordance
with applicable standards and regulations, the current state of technology and our
knowledge and experience.
WOODWAY GmbH accepts no responsibility for damages resulting from:
•Disregarding the operating instructions.
•Improper use.
•Use by non-authorized persons.
•Use of replacement parts which were not approved by WOODWAY GmbH.
•Unauthorized modifications to the device or accessories.
The WOODWAY GmbH general terms and conditions and delivery conditions
apply, as well as the legal regulations valid at the time of contract establishment.
1.4 Copyright
The release of the operating instructions to third parties without the written permis-
sion of WOODWAY GmbH is prohibited.
NOTE
All contents, text, drawings, images or other illustrations are copyright pro-
tected and are subject to intellectual property rights.
Any misuse is punishable by law!
Duplication in any manner or form - including excerpts - as well as use and/or
communication of the content are not permitted without written permission from
WOODWAY GmbH.
1.5 Replacement Parts
WOODWAY GmbH recommends the use of original replacement parts. Original
replacement parts have particular qualities and ensure reliable and safe operation;
•Developed for specific use with the device.
•Manufactured in high quality and excellence.
•Ensure the legal warranty period (excluding wear parts) or other reached
agreements.
NOTE
The use of NON-original replacement parts may change the characteristics of
the device and interfere with the safe use!
WOODWAY GmbH does not accept liability for damages resulting from this.
Wear parts are considered hazardous waste!
After being replaced, wear parts must be disposed of according to country-specific
waste laws.
For further information on disposal, see Sec. 8 page 37.
DISPOSAL!

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1.6 Customer Service
For service questions contact the following:
WOODWAY GmbH
Steinackerstr. 20
79576 Weil am Rhein
Germany
Tel. [phone] - 940 999 - 14
Fax. [phone] - 940 999 - 40
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.woodway.de
For faster processing of your request please have the following data and infor-
mation available:
•Information from the device nameplate (specific model/serial number).
•An accurate description of the circumstances.
•Customer number (if available)
•What action has already been taken?
When servicing the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system and connect-
ed devices on site, all devices must be disconnected from the power supply by a
qualified electrician so that the device(s) cannot switch on accidentally.
The address of your local service provider can be obtained from the manufacturer.
After repair or re-commissioning, the actions listed under "Installation" and "Com-
missioning" are to be performed as during commissioning.
Contact:
Servicing:

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1.7 EC Declaration of Conformity
Fig. 1 EC Declaration of Conformity

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2Safety
2.1 General
The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system has been reliably designed,
manufactured and tested according to the latest state of technology and is in safe
and technically perfect condition. Nevertheless, the device can cause risk to persons
and property if it is operated improperly.
For this reason the operating instructions should be read completely and safety in-
structions must be observed.
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 by
WOODWAY GmbH.
2.2 Description of Warning Notices
Warning notices indicate potential hazards or safety risks. They are indicated in this
manual by a color-coded signal word panel (symbol with the appropriate signal
word).
All warning notices have the same design and the same standardized content de-
sign.
Sample of a Warning Notice:
SIGNAL WORD
Warning Text, Type and Source of Danger
Description of the consequences of ignoring the danger.
►Measures, instructions and forbidden actions to avoid the hazard.
►Further measures.
Classification:
NOTE
NOTE or WARNING (no danger symbol).
No risk of injury, pertinent information and warning
against material damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION (with danger symbol).
Slight possibility of injury.
WARNING
WARNING (with danger symbol).
In a dangerous situation a serious accident is possible
with the possibility of injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER (with danger symbol).
In the event of an accident immediate danger of
death or serious injury.

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2.3 Intended Use
WARNING
Danger from Improper Use!
Any improper use and/or other use of the device can lead to dangerous situa-
tions with significant personal injury and/or property damage.
►Only use the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system for its in-
tended use.
►WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection systems may only be used in
combination with the associated WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness
treadmills.
►Read and observe all information in these instructions and in the
WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmill instructions.
The fall protection systems for WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness
treadmills are designed to prevent falling and accidents.
The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection serves exclusively as a
safety system in case a user falls. The rope pull triggers the treadmill
emergency stop and the user's body weight is held by the user harness.
The operating instructions are an integral part of the device and are to be available
to all users at all times. The exact observance of the instructions is a prerequisite
for the intended use of the WOODWAY GmbH device.
ATTENTION
Claims to the manufacturer of any kind due to damage from improper use are
excluded.
The representative alone is liable for all damages resulting from improper use!

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2.4 Unauthorized Modes of Operation
The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system may only be used for the
aforementioned purpose. Any additional uses may result in serious personal injury
and/or property damage.
The following restrictions and prohibitions must be strictly adhered to:
•The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system may not be used with-
out prior instruction by qualified personnel.
•Children may not use the device or be left near the device unattended.
•The use of the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs and/or narcotics is prohibited.
•The lifting of objects with the WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection sys-
tem is prohibited.
•The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system may not be used on an-
imals!
•When being used in conjunction with a WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness
treadmill, the safety instructions in this manual and in the WOODWAY motor-
ized Sport & Fitness treadmill manual must be observed.
2.5 Safety Requirements for Chest-Shoulder Harnesses
The following instructions are to be observed for the safe use of chest-shoulder
harnesses:
•Never use the chest-shoulder harness differently than described in the operat-
ing instructions.
•The harness may only be used under the supervision of trained support staff.
•The staff (operator) must have the necessary expertise to select and use the
appropriate harness.
•Check the harness for the correct size and shape in relation to the user; use
only the recommended user harnesses.
•Ensure that the harness is not too big for the user. Otherwise there is a risk
that the user will slip out or body parts will be crushed.
•Use only included snap links.
•Check for safe condition of the harness before using it. The material must not
be torn and the seams must not be damaged.
•The recommended maximum load must not be exceeded.
•When selecting the size of the belt, the user's physical condition is to be con-
sidered.
•Always ensure that the belt is applied properly.
•Discontinue use immediately if the user experiences nausea, dizziness, chest or
body pain.
•Persons may not be in the immediate vicinity of moving parts.
•Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorized specialists!

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2.6 Intended Use / Indications
The WOODWAY Sport & Fitness fall protection system and its individual models are
accessories for WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmills. The fall protection
system may be used exclusively in combination with WOODWAY motorized Sport &
Fitness treadmills.
Since the fall protection system is an accessory for the WOODWAY motorized Sport
& Fitness treadmills, the same indications apply, which have already been men-
tioned in the intended use of WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmills.
In addition, a fall protection system with emergency stop is recommended / re-
quired for the following fields of application:
•Performance analysis (step test, ramp tests for maximum exertion of the ath-
lete).
•Running analysis with direction reversal.
•Insufficient safe distance behind the treadmill
(Less than 200 x 100 cm) or in front of the treadmill, if direction reversal is
used.
•Treadmills with running surfaces larger than 150x55 cm.
The use of fall protection is not required for everyday use in sports and fineness
applications, such as warming up for cardiovascular training.
2.7 Contraindications
Since the fall protection system is an accessory for the WOODWAY motorized Sport
& Fitness treadmills, the same contraindications apply, which have already been
mentioned in the intended use of WOODWAY motorized Sport & Fitness treadmills.
Furthermore, use is prohibited under the following conditions:
•Body weight less than 200 kg (chest-shoulder harness sizes M, L and XL)
•Body weight less than 100 kg (chest-shoulder harness size S)
•Body weight less than 15 kg (triggering force rope pull switches)
•Osseous instability in the chest area (non-consolidated fractures, unstable
spine, severe osteoporosis)
•Open skin lesions in the torso area.

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3Technical Data
3.1 Name Plate
The nameplate contains the device's main technical details. For service questions,
the technical information on the nameplate must be kept handy.
Fig. 2 Nameplate, Sport & Fitness Fall Protection System
1. Manufacturer information (logo, name, address, telephone number and website)
2. Product designation
3. Product type
4. Serial number
5. Year manufactured
6. Max. user weight
7. CE symbol and note to read and observe the operating instructions!
8. Disposal note
6
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3
7
8
5
2
4

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3.2 Chest-Shoulder Harness
On the inside of chest-shoulder harness there is a patch containing information on
the harness and instructions for care.
Fig. 3 Label, Chest-Shoulder Harness
1. Manufacturer information (logo, name, address and website)
2. Product description
3. Size specifying chest size
4. Max. user weight
5. Year of manufacture (calendar week/year)
6. Instructions for care
7. CE symbol and note to read and observe the operating instructions!
8. Production code
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
7

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3.3 Technical Specifications
Designation: Fall protection system for
4Front
Fall protection system for
Pro / Pro XL
Name Plate ST 4Front ST Pro/Pro XL
Mode of operation Continuous
Range of adjustable height 10 cm (3 adjustable positions)
Overall dimensions – assembled
(W x L x H) 111 x 183 x 255±5 cm 111 x 193 x 255±5 cm (with TV) 141 x 193 x 253±5 cm (Pro) 141 x 239 x 258±5 cm (Pro XL)
Minimum ceiling height Highest setting 270 cm
Medium setting 270 cm
Lowest setting 260 cm
Total weight (without treadmill) 54 kg 57 kg
Pull-rope switch triggering force ≥ 15 kg
Fall-stop line length Individually adjustable
Max. user weight 200 kg
Maximum user height 210 cm
Standard color Black (custom color available upon request*)
Ambient conditions for operation Temperature: -10°C to +40°C
Relative humidity: 30 to 80% (not condensed)
Air pressure: 800 to 1050 hPa
Chest-shoulder harness design Sz. S, chest size 40 – 65 cm, color markings, blue
Sz. M, chest size 65 – 90 cm, color markings, yellow
Sz. L, chest size 90 – 115 cm, color markings, red
Sz. XL, chest size 115 – 140 cm, color markings, white
Special designs upon request
Chest-shoulder harness max. user
weight Sz. S 100 kg
Sz. M 200 kg
Sz. L 200 kg
Sz. XL 200 kg
Special designs 200 kg
*Additional charges may be applied.

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3.4 Dimensions
Fig. 4 Dimensions, Fall Protection System for 4Front Treadmill
Fig. 5 Dimensions, Fall Protection System for Pro Treadmill

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Fig. 6 Dimensions, Fall Protection System for Pro XL Treadmill

Transportation and Storage
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4Transportation and Storage
4.1 Safety Notices for Transportation
Check the Sport & Fitness fall protection system for damage upon arrival. Also
check and compare supplied accessories with the corresponding delivery note.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages and missing parts if this information was
not recorded in writing on the delivery note upon delivery of the unit. Damage or
defects must be reported to the carrier and to the responsible WOODWAY GmbH
dealer immediately.
WARNING
Risk of Injury by Machine Falling Over!
Improper transportation of the device may lead to it falling over and causing
injury or equipment damage.
►Only transport in compliance with the safety regulations.
►Carry the device components with at least two persons.
►Ensure stable center of gravity and steadiness in all described modes of
transportation.
If necessary, transport or relocation can be carried out by authorized WOODWAY
GmbH service partners.
For further information please contact WOODWAY GmbH customer service.
4.2 Storage
The device may only be stored in closed, dry rooms. It is absolutely necessary to
prevent contact with moisture (rain, fog, etc.)
The following environmental conditions are prescribed for transportation and stor-
age:
•Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
•Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa
•Relative humidity: 20 - 95% (not condensed)
WOODWAY Service:

Product Description
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5Product Description
5.1 Main Components
The following figure shows the main components:
Fig. 7 Components
1. Height adjustment, on both sides (3 positions)
2. Bearing rope / pull cord
3. Suspension frame
4. Frame mounting bracket, on both sides
5. Rope pull switch with emergency stop and release
6. Mount to substructure
7. Rope winding
8. Rope length adjustment via cable lock with pawl mechanism
9. Snap link for chest-shoulder harness
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