DarwinFitness HT40 User manual

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DARWIN HT40
DF-HT40
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 13
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
3.1 Console Display 17
3.2 Button Function 18
3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment 19
3.4 Training programme 20
3.4.1 MANUAL MODE 20
3.4.2 PROGRAM MODE 21
3.4.3 H.R.C. MODE 22
3.4.4 WATT MODE 23
3.4.5 USER PROGRAM MODE 23
3.4.6 RECOVERY 24
3.4.7 BODY FAT 24
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 26
4.1 General Instructions 26
4.2 Transportation Wheels 26
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27
5.1 General Instructions 27
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 27
5.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 28
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 28
6 DISPOSAL 28
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 29

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 30
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 30
8.2 Parts List 31
8.3 Exploded Drawing 34
9 WARRANTY 35
10 CONTACT 37

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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a high-quality equipment of the brand Darwin®. Darwin® oers sports
and tness equipment for the sophisticated home sport and the equipment of tness studios
and business customers. With Darwin® tness equipment, the focus is on what sport is all about:
maximum performance! Therefore, the equipment is developed in close consultation with athletes
and sports scientists. Because athletes know best what makes perfect tness equipment.
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
LCD display of
+ speed in km/h
+ training time in min
+ training distance in km
+ cadence (rotations per minute)
+ calories burnt in kcal
+ heart rate (when using the hand sensors)
+ watt
+ resistance level
Resistance system: electronically adjustable magnetic brake
Flywheel: 7 kg
Transmission ratio: 32
Watt: 24 - 270 Watt (adjustable in 5 watt steps)
Weight and dimensions:
Product weight (gross, incl. packaging): 33.0 kg
Product weight (net, without packaging): 28.5 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 1020 mm x 650 mm x 260 mm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 1080 mm x 560 mm x 1390 mm
Maximum user weight: 120 kg/264 lbs

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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
+ 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
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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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 base
1. Mount the front base (4) and the rear base (2) with a cap nut (6), an Allen screw (7), a spring washer
(12), and a curved washer (13) on the main frame (1).
2. Adjust the appropriate height by turning the wheel on the rear foot cap.

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Step 2: Assembly of saddle and seat tube
1. Mount the seat (10) with a washer (17) and a control knob (18) on the seat post (9).
2. Mount the seat post (9) with a control knob (31) on the main frame (1).
3. Adjust the saddle in vertical and horizontal direction.

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Step 3: Assembly of upright post and console post
⚠CAUTION
It is recommended to do this assembly step with two persons.
1. Atrst,youlifttheupperprotectivecover(28),seegure(a).Thenyouconnectthecomputercables
(64 & 65), see gure (b).
2. Slide the handlebar post (29) on the main frame and mount it with a curved washer (13), an Allen
screw (20), and a washer (72). Mount the protective cover back on the main frame.
3. Mountthehandlebar(36) on the handlebar post (29) with the protectivecover(42), a washer(43),a
spring washer (12), a bushing (45), and a ball-shaped control knob (37).

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Step 4: Mounting the console
1. Connecttheuppercomputercable(64)andthehandpulsecable(30)withthecomputer(38).Mount
the computer (38) with a screw (59) on the handlebar post (29).
2. Screw the left pedal (36L) counter-clockwise on the left crank (35L) and the right pedal (36R)
clockwise on the right crank (35R).
Step 5: Connecting the equipment to the mains supply
ATTENTION
The equipment must not be connected to a multiple socket, otherwise it cannot be guaranteed
that the equipment will be supplied with sucient power. Technical errors can result.
Plug the power plug (54) into a wall outlet that complies with the instructions in the chapter on
electrical safety.
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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.
3.1 Console Display
Time
When no target is set, the time counts up from 00:00 to a maximum of 99:59.
When you work out with a pre-set time, the time counts from the pre-set
time down to 00:00.
Every pre-set increment is one minute from 00:00 to 99:00.
Speed Displays theh current training speed from 00.0 to 99.9 km/h or mph.
RPM Displays the rotations per minute. RPM range: 0 – 15 – 999.
Distance
Counts the distance from 0.00 to 99.99 km or miles. A target value for the
distance can be set with the UP/DOWN buttons.
The desired distance can be set from 0.00 to 99.99 in increments of 0.1 km or
miles.
Calories
Counts the calorie consumption during the training from 0 to a maximum
of 9999 calories. (These data serve as rough guide for comparing dierent
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Pulse
A target value for pulse can be set from 30 to 230. A signal sounds on the
computer, when the current heart rate exceeds the target heart rate during
the training.
Watts Displays the current Watt of the training. Watt range: 0 to 999. In the Watt
controlled mode, the Watt value can be set from 25 to 270.
Manual Manual training mode.
Program Select from 12 programmes.
User Program Create and save your own prole programme.
H.R.C. Target heart rate training mode.
Watt Program
Watt programme, the resistance is adjusted according to your pedalling
speed, so that you train at a constant performance (Watt). The quicker you
pedal, the lower is the resistance.
3.2 Button Function
Up Increase the resistance level. Increase values. Choose a programme.
Down Reduce the resistance level. Reduce the values. Choose a programme.
Mode / Enter Conrm setting of selection.
Reset
Hold pressed for two seconds to reboot the computer and to start
with the user settings.
Press shortly to return to the Stop mode or enter the training values in
the main menu.
Start / Stop Start or pause the training (Stop mode).
Recovery Test the heart rate recovery pulse.
Body fat
Press the button in the stop mode to measure the body fat.
During the measuring, the user holds the handles with both hands.
The LCD displays “-”“--”“---”for eight seconds until the computer has
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3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment
Plug the adapter in the socket and the computer turns on. It displays all segments on the LCD screen
for two seconds (g. 1).
Then you start setting the user data. Select U1 to U4 with the UP or DOWN buttons. Enter gender,
age, height (g. 2), and the weight. Conrm the settings with MODE/ENTER. When you have entered
the prole of the user data, the console switches to the main menu (g. 3).
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2

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3.4 Training programme
Select the training with the UP or DOWN buttons: M (Manual) + P (Programme 1 to 12) + H.R.C. (heart
rate controlled) + W (Watts) + U (User). Conrm the programme with MODE/ENTER.
3.4.1 MANUAL MODE
Press START in the main menu to start directly the training in the manual mode.
1. SelectatrainingprogrammewiththeUPorDOWNbuttons.SelectMandconrmwithMODE/ENTER.
2. Set the intensity level with the UP or DOWN buttons (g. 4). The default value is 1.
3. Enter the time (g. 5), the distance (g. 6), the calories (g. 7), and the pulse (g. 8) with the UP or
DOWN buttons. Conrm your settings with MODE/ENTER.
4. Press START/STOPtostart the training.Duringthe training,the intensitylevelcan beadjustedwith
the UP or DOWN buttons. When the intensity level is displayed in the WATT window, the value
cannot be adjusted for three seconds. It switches to the display WATT (g. 9).
5. Press START/STOP to pause the training. Press RESET to return to the main menu.
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