Darwin DF-TM40 User manual

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Art.nr.: DF-TM40
max. 130 kg
L 173 | B 80 | H 131
~ 60 Min.
CM
74 kg
TFTF
DARWIN TM40
Assembly and
Operating Instructions

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.3 Electrical Safety 9
1.4 Set-Up Place 10
2 ASSEMBLY 11
2.1 General Instructions 11
2.2 Scope of Delivery 12
2.3 Assembly 14
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
3.1 Console Display 20
3.2 Button Functions 22
3.3 Turning on the Treadmill and First Settings 24
3.4 Programmes 25
3.4.1 MANUAL (Manual Programme) 25
3.4.2 PROGRAM (Pre-Set Programmes) 26
3.4.3 USER PROGRAM (User-Dened Programmes) 30
3.4.4 HRC – THR Heart Rate-Controlled Programme 31
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 32
4.1 General Instructions 32
4.2 Transportation Wheels 32
4.3 Folding Mechanism 32
4.3.1 Folding Up the Treadmill 33
4.3.2 Unfolding the Treadmill 33
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34
5.1 General Instructions 34
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 34
5.3 Care and Maintenance 35
5.3.1 Adjusting the Running Mat 35
5.3.2 Re-tensioning the Running Mat 36
5.3.3 Lubricating the Running Mat 36
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 37
6 DISPOSAL 37

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7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 38
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 39
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 39
9.2 Parts List 40
9.3 Exploded Drawing 44
10 WARRANTY 45
10 CONTACT 47

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Dear customer,
thank you for choosing Darwin tness equipment. With Darwin tness equipment we oer rst class
home sports equipment at a great price point. Darwin exercise bikes and strength machines are easy
to use, have a space-saving design and look really good. With our equipment we want to support
you in reaching your athletic goals, no matter if you want to lose weight or train for the national
triathlon. If you have any further questions, please contact us, we are looking forward to hearing
from you and wish you lots of fun during your training!
Further information can be found at www.sport-tiedje.com.
Legal Notice
Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness
International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany
Management:
Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel
No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547
Disclaimer
©2016 Darwin® is a registered brand of the company SportTiedje GmbH. All rights
reserved. Any use of this trademark without the explicit written permission of Sport-
Tiedje is prohibited.
Product and manual are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without
advance notice.
Intended Use
The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose.
The equipment is only suitable for home use. The equipment is not suitable for semi-professional
(e.g. hospitals, associations, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studios).

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and rst use. The manual will help you to
quickly set up the system and explains how to safely use it. Make sure that all persons exercising with
the equipment (especially children and persons with physical, sensory, mental or motor disabilities)
are informed about this manual and its contents in advance. In case of doubt, responsible persons
must supervise the use of the equipment.
This equipment has been manufactured according to the latest safety knowledge.
As far as possible, potential safety hazards which could cause injury have been
eliminated. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions and that all parts are
securely in place. If required, read through the instructions again to correct any
mistakes.
Please pay close attention to the safety and maintenance instructions given here. The contract
partner cannot be held liable for damage to health, accidents or damage to the equipment when it
is not used in accordance with these instructions.
The following safety instructions may appear in this manual:
ATTENTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
⚠CAUTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in slight
or minor injuries!
⚠WARNING
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injuries!
⚠DANGER
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injuries!
LNOTICE
This notice indicates further useful information.
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering
replacement parts.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical Data
LCD display of:
+time
+speed
+distance
+calories
+ incline
+heart rate
Motor output: 2 HP continuous output (DC motor)
Speed range: 1 - 16 km/h (0.1 km/h steps)
Speed quick keys: 6
Incline range: 1 - 10 % (in 0.5 % steps)
Incline quick keys: 6
Total number of training programmes: 32
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 24
User-dened programmes: 4
Heart rate-controlled programmes: 3
Running surface size (L x W): 130 cm x 46 cm
Weight and dimensons:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): 82 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 74 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 180 cm x 75 cm x 29 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 172,50 cm x 80 cm x 131 cm
Folded dimensions (L x W x H): 106 cm x 80 cm x 150 cm
Maximum user weight: 130 kg

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1.2 Personal Safety
⚠DANGER
+ Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this type of
exercise is suitable for you from a health perspective. Particularly aected are persons who:
have a hereditary disposition to high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45,
smoke, have high cholesterol values, are overweight and/or have not exercised regularly in
the past year. If you are under medical treatment that aects your heart rate, medical advice
is absolutely essential.
+ Note that excessive training can seriously endanger your health. Please also note that heart
rate monitoring systems can be inaccurate. If you notice any signs of weakness, nausea,
dizziness, pain, shortness of breath, or other abnormal symptoms, stop exercising immediately
and seek advice from your doctor if necessary.
⚠WARNING
+ This equipment may not be used by children under the age of 14.
+ Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+ Persons with disabilities must have a medical license and must be under strict observation
when using the equipment.
+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ If your equipment provides a safety key, the clip of the safety key must be attached to your
clothing before starting your training. In the event of a fall, the EMERGENCY STOP of the
equipment can be initiated.
+ Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other objects well
clear of moving parts.
+ During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing. When wearing
sports shoes, make sure they have suitable soles, preferably made of rubber or other non-
slip materials. Shoes with heels, leather soles, studs or spikes are unsuitable. Never exercise
barefoot.
⚠CAUTION
+ If your equipment needs to be connected to the power supply with a mains cable, make sure
that the cable is not a potential tripping hazard.
+ Make sure that nobody is within the range of motion of the equipment during training so as
not to endanger you or other persons.
ATTENTION
+ Do not insert any objects of any kind into the openings of the device.

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1.3 Electrical Safety
⚠DANGER
+ In order to reduce the risk of an electric shock, always unplug the equipment from the
mains socket immediately after your workout, before assembly or dismantling, and before
maintenance or cleaning. Do not pull on the cable.
⚠WARNING
+ Do not leave the equipment unattended while the mains cable is plugged into the mains
socket. During your absence, the mains cable must be removed to prevent improper use by
third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. In the
meantime, the equipment must not be used.
ATTENTION
+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50 Hertz mains voltage.
+ The equipment may only be connected directly to an earthed socket using the supplied
mains cable. Extension cables must conform to VDE guidelines. Always completely unwind
the mains cable.
+ The socket must be protected by a fuse with a minimum fuse rating of "16 amps, slow blow".
+ Do not make any changes to the mains cable or the mains plug.
+ Keep the mains cable away from water, heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the mains
cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any objects on
top of it.

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1.4 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any
draughts.
+ Choose the place in which to set up the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.
+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.
ATTENTION
+ The device may only be used in one building, in suciently tempered and dry rooms (ambient
temperatures between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be used outdoors or in
rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.
+ A oor protective mat/equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality oor coverings
(parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight
unevenness.

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2 ASSEMBLY
2.1 General Instructions
⚠DANGER
+ Do not leave any tools, packaging materials such as foils or small parts lying around, as
otherwise there is a danger of suocation for children. Keep children away from the equipment
during assembly.
⚠WARNING
+ The treadmill is equipped with high-pressure
shock absorbers that can cause the treadmill
to suddenly open if handled incorrectly.
To avoid possible personal injuries, never
pull on the areas of the treadmill shown in
the illustration. Never try to lift or move the
treadmill at the marked areas.
+ Pay attention to the instructions attached to
the equipment in order to reduce the risk of
injuries.
⚠CAUTION
+ Do not open the packaging when it is lying on its side.
+ Ensure to have sucient room for movement in each direction during assembly.
+ The assembly of the equipment must be carried out by at least two adults. If in doubt, seek the
help of another technically skilled person.
ATTENTION
+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or
packaging board.
LNOTICE
+ In order to make the assembly as simple as possible, some screws and nuts to be used can
already be pre-assembled.
+ Ideally, assemble the equipment at its later set-up place.
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2.2 Scope of Delivery
⚠WARNING
Around the treadmill there is a strap that prevents the treadmill from opening during transport.
This strap must be removed before assembly.
The scope of delivery consist of the following parts. At the beginning, check whether all parts
and tools belonging to the device are included in the scope of delivery and whether damage has
occurred. In the event of complaints, the contractual partner must be contacted directly.
⚠CAUTION
If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or damaged, the assembly must not be carried out.

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Main frame
Computer
Handle bar post
(right)
Handle bar post
(left)
Safety key
Handle bar set
Electric cable
Tools
Audio cabel

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2.3 Assembly
Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.
LNOTICE
First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Assembly of the left and right handle bar post
1. Connect the middle computer cable (82) and the lower computer cable (83).
LNOTICE
Please be careful not to jam the cables. This can result in damage to your treadmill.
2. Mounttheleftandtherighthandlebarpost(2and3)onthemainframe(1)withsixallenscrews(10)
using the supplied allen wrench.

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Step 2: Assembly of the handle bar set
1. Connect the upper computer cable (81) and the middle computer cable (82).
LNOTICE
Please be careful not to jam the cables. This can result in damage to your treadmill.
2. Put the handle bar set (4) on the left and the right handle bar post (2and 3).
3. Mount the handle bar set (4) on the left and the right handle bar post (2and 3) with four hex bolts
(7), four spring washers (8) and four at washers (9) using the supplied wrench.

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Step 3: Assembly of the computer (1/2)
1. Connecttheuppercomputercable(81)andthetwohandlepulsecables(63)withtheircounterparts
(see gure).
LNOTE:
Please be careful not to jam the cables. This can result in damage to your treadmill.
2. Put the computer (78) on the handle bar set (4).
3. Mount the computer (78) on the handle bar set (4) with four bolts (56) using the supllied allen
wrench.

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Step 4: Assembly of the computer (2/2)
1. Finally, mount the remaining two screws (20) with the supllied allen wrench.

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Step 5: Alignment of the feet
If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the treadmill by turning the two setting screws under the
main frame.
⚠WARNING
The treadmill is equipped with high-pressure shock absorbers that can cause the treadmill
to suddenly open if handled incorrectly. For more information, refer to the section 2.1 of this
manual.
1. Lift the treadmill on the desired side and rotate the setting screws under the main frame.
2. Rotate the screws clockwise in order to remove them and to raise the running surface.
3. Rotate them counterclockwise in order to lower the running surface.
Step 6: Connecting the device to the mains supply
ATTENTION
The device must not be connected to a multiple socket, otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that
the device will be supplied with sucient power. Technical errors can result.
Plug the power plug into a wall outlet that complies with the instructions in the chapter on electrical
safety.
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Safety key
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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LNOTICE
Familiarise yourself with all the functions and setting options of the device before starting
training. Have the proper use of this product explained to you by a specialist.
SAFETY KEY
⚠WARNING
+ For your safety, the device is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP function. The equipment
can only be operated if the safety key is correctly attached to the contact point of the cockpit.
If the safety key is no longer on the contact point, the equipment automatically stops.
Therefore, the Safety Key cord with the clip must be attached to your clothing before every
training session. If you want to quickly stop the treadmill, if you can no longer control the
speed, or if another emergency occurs, remove the safety key from the cockpit using the cord.
+ To enable the safety key to detach from the contact point of the cockpit in the event of a fall,
the safety key clip must be rmly attached to your clothing!
+ Make sure that the safety key is not accessible to children.

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3.1 Console Display