DarwinFitness RB40 User manual

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DARWIN RB40
Assembly and
Operating Instructions
Art. No. DF-RB40

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.4 Electrical Safety 9
1.3 Set-Up Place 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 11
2.3 Assembly 12
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
3.1 Console Display 18
3.2 Button Functions 19
3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment 19
3.4 Programmes 20
3.4.1 MANUAL - Manual Programme 21
3.4.2 PROGRAM - Pre-Set Programmes 21
3.4.3 USER PROGRAM - User Dened Programme 21
3.4.4 H.R.C. - Heart Rate Controlled Programmes 22
3.4.5 WATT - Watt Controlled Programme 22
3.4.6 RECOVERY - Recovery Heart Rate Status 23
3.4.7 BODY FAT - Body Fat Test 23
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 24
4.1 General Instructions 24
4.2 Transportation Wheels 24
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 25
5.1 General Instructions 25
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 25
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 26
6 DISPOSAL 26
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 27

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 28
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 28
8.2 Parts List 29
8.3 Exploded Drawing 32
9 WARRANTY 33
10 CONTACT 35

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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
LED display
+ speed in km/h
+ cadence (rotations per minute)
+ training time in min
+ training distance in km
+ calorie consumption in kcal
+ heart rate (when using the hand pulse sensors or a chest strap)
+ Watt / resistance level
Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system
Resistance levels: 16
Watt: 10 - 350 Watt (adjustable in 5-Watt increments)
Balance mass: 9.5 kg
User memory: 4
Total number of training programmes: 19
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 12
Watt-controlled program: 1
Heart rate controlled programmes: 4
User dened programmes: 1
Weight and dimensions:
Product weight (gross, incl. packaging): 54 kg
Product weight (net, without packaging): 49 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 163 cm x 24.5 cm x 65 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 138 cm x 64 cm x 89 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 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.
1.4 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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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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STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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M8*95L 4PCS
D22 8PCS
D15.4 4PCS
M8*40L 4PCS
D16 4PCS
M8*20L 4PCS M8*40L 4PCS
D22 2PCS D15.4 4PCS
D16 6PCS
M8*15L 2PCS
M8*55L 2PCS
M8*55L 2PCS
D16 4PCS D15.4 2PCS
M8*20L 4PCS
D16 4PCS D15.4 4PCS
STEP 2
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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.

Step-1
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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: Stand construction
1. Mountthefrontstabilizer(2)tothemainframe(1)usingfourcurvedwashers(31),twospringwashers
(11), two cup nuts (12) and two bolts (30).
2. Mount the rear stabilizer (6) to the main frame (1) using four curved washers (31), two spring
washers (11), two cup nuts (12) and two bolts (30).
3. Level out any unevenness in the oor by turning the wheels on the rear foot caps.
4. Tighten the bolts with the tool.

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Step 2: Assembling the seat and the slide rail
1. Mount the seat (18) to the seat post (7) using four at washers (66) and four bolts (15).
2. Tighten the bolts with the tool.
3. Mount the seat post (7) to the sliding beam (60) by pulling out the rotary knob on the seat post
and allowing it to engage in one of the holes in the sliding beam (60).
LNOTICE:
You can adjust the seat horizontally along the rail according to your personal preferences.

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Step 3: Mounting the seat and covers
1. Mounttheslidingbeam(60)tothemainframe(1)usingtwoatwashers(66)andtwobolts(55)(Fig.
A) and two square neck bolts (56), two at washers (66), two spring washers (11), two cup nuts
(12) (Fig. B).
2. Tighten the screws with the tool.
3. Fit the front rear cover (62) to the sliding beam (60) (Fig. C).
4. Connect the two cables (47) to their corresponding counterparts (48) of the cover (75) (Fig.D&E).

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D16xD8.5x1.2T
M8x1.25x40L
D22xD8.5x1.5T
D15.4xD8.2x2T
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Step-4
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Step 4: Mounting the console mast and the backrest
1. Connect the cable (41) of the handlebar post tube (10) to the cable (88) of the main frame (1).
2. Connect the cable (46) of the handlebar post tube (10) and the cable (47) of the main frame (1).
࣑ATTENTION
Pay attention to not pinch the cables during the next step.
3. Put the handlebar post tube (10) on the main frame (1) and x it with four spring washers (11),
two at washers (66), four bolts (13) and two curved washers (31).
4. Mount the backrest (25) to the backrest supporting tube (86) using four at washers (66) and
four bolts (15) and slide the backrest supporting tube (86) into the seat post (7).
5. Tighten the bolts using the tool.

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Step-5
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Step 5: Mounting the pedals and hand pulse sensors
1. Mount the left and right pedal (20L & 20R) on the crank arms (39L & 39R).
2. Mount the bottle holder (3) to the handlebar post tube (10) with two bolts (4).
3. Mount the handlebar set (5) on the backrest supporting tube (86) with four at washers (66) and
four spring washers (11) and four bolts (13).
4. Connect the cable (49) of the handlebar set (5) to the port (48) on the cover (75).
5. Tighten the bolts with the tool.

Step-6
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Step 6: Mount the console and connect the unit to the power supply
1. Connect the cables (41 & 46) of the handlebar post tube (10) to the cables of the console (8).
2. Place the console (8) on the handlebar post tube (10) and mount it with four bolts (87).
3. Tighten the bolts with the tool.
࣑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.
4. Plug the power plug into a wall outlet that complies with the electrical safety 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 0:00–99:00 minutes
Speed 0.0–99.9 km/h
RPM (cadence; rotations per minute) 0–999 RPM
Distance 0.0–99.9 km
Calories 0–9999 Cal
Pulse (heart rate; beats per minute) 60–230 BPM
Watt/load (output/resistance) 0–999 Watt; Watt control: 10–350 Watt
Level (resistance) 1–16

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3.2 Button Functions
START
STOP + Start and stop the training
RECOVERY + Check state of recovery of heart rate
PLUS + Select training mode or increase functional value
MINUS + Select training mode or lower functional value
RESET + Press the button in the stop mode to return to the main menu
MODE + Conrm setting
3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment
1. Connect the training equipment to the power outlet.
The console display will show all segments with a long beep.
2. Choose one of the user proles (U1–U4) with the encoder and conrm with MODE.
3. Set the values for sex, age, height and weight with the encoder and conrm all entries with
MODE.

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3.4 Programmes
The console oers a variety of programmes. These include the following:
+ Manual (manual training): 1
+ Program (pre-set training programmes): 12
+ User Program (user-dened training programme): 4
+ H.R.C. (heart rate controlled training programmes): 4
+ Watt (Watt-controlled training programme): 1
+ Recovery (tness test)
+ Body Fat (Body fat test)