DarwinFitness EVO30 User manual

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DARWIN Indoor Bike Evo 30
max. 125 kg
~ 60 Min.
CM
50 kg
Art. No. DF-SC30
Assembly Instructions
L 121 | W 54 | H 128

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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 13
2.4 Adjustments 18
2.4.1 Adjusting the Tension 18
2.4.2 Using the Emergency Brake Function 18
2.4.3 Adjusting the Handlebar 19
2.4.4 Adjusting the Seat 19
3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 20
3.1 General Instructions 20
3.2 Transportation Wheels 20
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 21
4.1 General Instructions 21
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 21
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 22
4.4 Lubrication of Brake 22
5 DISPOSAL 22
6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 23
7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 24
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name 24
7.2 Parts List 25
7.3 Exploded Drawing 27
8 WARRANTY 28
9 CONTACT 30

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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
©2015 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
Brake system: Friction brake
Flywheel mass: 21 kg
Weight and Dimensions
Product weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.: 54 kg
Product weight (net, without packaging) approx.: 50 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 108 cm x 92 cm x 20 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 121 cm x 54 cm x 128 cm
Maximum user weight: 125 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 from the mains socket to
prevent improper use by third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. Until
repair, the equipment must not be used.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50Hz 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A, 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
+ Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.
+ 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
+ Pay attention to the instructions attached to the equipment in order to reduce the risk of
injuries.
⚠CAUTION
+ 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 a third 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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23
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2.2 Scope of Delivery
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.
Spring adjustment
knob
L shape knob,
M16x20
L shape knob,
M16x25
Flat washer 1,
ø45xø10.5x4
Carriage bolt,
M8x52
Domed nut,
M8
Flat washer,
ø8

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12
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17
10
18
1L / 1R
15 / 4
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Main frame
Seat post
Seat
Handlebar post
Vertical seat post
Handle bar
Pedals,
left & right
Front & rear
stabilizers

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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. Tighten the screws using
the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Assembly of the Front and Rear Stabilizers
1. Assemble the front stabilizer (15) to the main frame (16) using mit two at washers (5), two
domed nuts (6) and two carriage bolts (3).
2. Assemble the rear stabilizer (4) to the main frame (16) using two at washers (5), two domed
nuts (6) and two carriage bolts (3).

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Step 2: Assembly of the Seat Posts and the Seat
1. Slide the vertical seat post (10) into the respective tube of the main frame (16).
2. Fix the vertical seat post (10) to the desired height with the spring adjustment knob (7).
3. Slide the seat post (12) on the vertical seat post (10) and x it with the at washer (22) and the
L-shape knob (23).
4. Assemble the seat (13) to the seat post (12)
5. Tighten the screws underneath the seat (13).

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Step 3: Assembly of the Handlebar Post and Handlebar
1. Slide the handlebar post (17) into the respective tube of the main frame (16).
2. Loosen the L-shape knob (19) and pull it out a bit.
3. Position the handlebar post (17) to the desired height.
4. Fix the position by letting go of the L shape knob (19) again and make sure it has engaged in
one of the pre-drilled holes of the handlebar post (17).
5. Tighten the L shape knob (19) again.
6. Mount the handlebar (18) on the handlebar post (17) with the L-shape knob (23) and one
washer (22).

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Step 4: Assembly of the Pedals
LNOTICE
The pedals are marked with“R” and “L”for right and left.
1. Assemble the right pedal (1R) to the right crank (36) by rotating it clockwise.
2. Assemble the left pedal (1L) to the left crank (33) by rotating it counterclockwise.
⚠WARNING
Make sure to screw in the pedals completely.
3. Tighten all screw joints.
→The assembly of the equipment is now completed.

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Step 5: Alignment of the feet
If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the equipment by turning the two setting screws under the
main frame.
1. Lift the equipment 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 equipment.
3. Rotate them counterclockwise in order to lower the equipment.

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2.4 Adjustments
2.4.1 Adjusting the Tension
The brake resistance can be adjusted with the knob (30).
1. To increase the brake resistance turn the knob (30)
clockwise.
2. To decrease the brake resistance turn the knob (30)
counterclockwise.
2.4.2 Using the Emergency Brake Function
⚠WARNING
Use this safety feature in any emergency situation
where you need to get o the indoor cycle or bring
the ywheel to a standstill.
The lever for adjusting the resistance level (30) is also the
emergency brake. If you want to stop the device quickly,
press the knob all the way down.

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2.4.3 Adjusting the Handlebar
The handlebar can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
1. To adjust the handlebar in the vertical position, loosen the L shape knob (19) and pull it
backwards.
⚠CAUTION
Make sure that the L shape knob audibly engages in one of the adjustment holes.
2. Let go of the L shape knob (19) again and make sure that it is engaged in one of the pre-drilled
holes of the handlebar post (17).
3. Now tighten the L shape knob (19) again.
4. To adjust the handlebar in the horizontal position, loosen the L shape knob (23) and pull it
downwards.
5. Now bring the handlebar (18) to the desired position.
⚠CAUTION
Make sure that the L shape knob audibly engages in one of the adjustment holes.
6. Let go of the L shape knob (23) again and make sure that it is engaged in one of the pre-drilled
holes of the handlebar post (17).
7. Now tighten the L shape knob (23) again.
2.4.4 Adjusting the Seat
The seat can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
1. To adjust the vertical position of the seat, loosen the knob (7) on the seat tube of the main frame
(16) and pull it out slightly.
2. Now bring the vertical seat post (10) to the desired height.
⚠CAUTION
Make sure that the knob audibly engages in one of the adjustment holes.
3. Let go of the knob (7) and make sure that it is engaged in one of the pre-drilled holes of the
vertical seat post (10).
4. Now tighten the knob (7) again.
5. To adjust the horizontal position of the seat, loosen the L-shape knob (23) and pull it down
slightly.
6. Now bring the seat post (12) and the seat (13) to the desired position.
⚠CAUTION
Make sure that the knob audibly engages in one of the adjustment holes.
7. Let go of the L-shape knob (23) and be sure it is engaged in one of the pre-drilled holes of the
seat post (12).
8. Now tighten the L-shape knob (23) again.

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3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
3.1 General Instructions
⚠WARNING
+ The storage location should be chosen so that improper use by third parties or children can
be prevented.
+ If your equipment does not have transportation wheels, the equipment must be
disassembled before transportation.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture, dust and dirt in the selected
storage location. The storage location should be dry and well ventilated and have a constant
ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C.
3.2 Transportation Wheels
࣑ATTENTION
If you want to transport your equipment over particularly sensitive and soft oor coverings, such
as parquet, planks or laminate, lay out the transport route with cardboard or similar to avoid
possible oor damage.
1. Stand behind the equipment and lift it until the weight is transferred to the transportation wheels.
After that, you easily can move the equipment to a new position. For long transport distances
the equipment should be disassembled and safely packed.
2. Select the new location by following the instructions in the section 1.4 of this manual.