Woodway DESK-MILL, Owner'S Manual

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FORM: Desk-Mill MNUL
REV: 10-26-09
APPR BY: EW
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Belt Surface
The patented running belt is made of individual slats mounted on a continuous set of
toothed belts. The toothed belts mesh with the front pulley assembly, which meshes
with the drive motor. This results in no belt slippage. The individual slats are comprised
of two materials: a rubber based surface and an aluminum T-shaped frame. The rubber
material, approximately 3/8 inch thick, and the aluminum T-slat makes a WOODWAY
the "softest treadmill running surface in the world". The rubber running surface greatly
reduces shock of impact and helps reduce the local extremity pain associated with long-
term running. The positive belt engagement eliminates friction and heat, and therefore
increases the longevity of the running surface and treadmill itself.
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" 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. With continuous
prolonged usage, the running surface will eventually "smooth" itself in the areas that
receive the most wear.
Transportation System
The transportation system is comprised of two bearing rail assemblies, an endless steel
wire reinforced lateral belt, and 3-inch diameter toothed roller drums. The bearing rails
support the running surface and are integral to reducing belt wear and friction.
The two endless lateral belts have many key functions: they hold the individual slats
together, transfer power to and from the motor and runner, and help keep the running
belt from tracking to the left or right. The two bearing rails consist of three main parts:
the bearing rail, individual bearings, and the bearing-supported roller guides. A smooth
section of the lateral belts roll over the bearings and roller guides.
The bearing rail supports all the bearings and roller guides and helps to distribute the
local loads throughout the treadmill. The roller guides on each side assist to reduce
tracking error and help support the running belt. The individual bearings on each side
also evenly distribute the load across the treadmill.
The toothed drums are used to transfer the load to and from the motor and to eliminate
any slippage. The front drum assembly has an extra tooth pulley that is used by the
motor. The drum assemblies have heavy-duty pillow blocks (bearings) which also
reduce friction.
This unique transportation system results in very little friction and can even be used
without power - you can simply push the running belt under your own power!