DarwinFitness CT40 User manual

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DFCT40.01.03
DARWIN CT40
max. 130 kg
~ 30-60 Min.
CM
49 kg
Assembly and
Operating Instructions
Art. No. DF-CT40
L 125 | W 60 | H 160

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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
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
4.1 Console display 19
4.2 Button functions 21
4.3 How to turn on the elliptical cross trainer and rst settings 22
4.4 Training programmes 22
4.4.1 Manual programme (MANUAL) 22
4.4.2 Pre-set programmes (PROGRAM) 23
4.4.3 User-dened programme mode (USER) 23
4.4.4 Heart rate-oriented programme mode (H.R.C.) 24
4.4.5 Watt programme mode (WATT) 24
4.4.6 Body fat test (BODY FAT) 25
4.4.7 Recovery mode 25
4.5 General notes 26
4.6 Heart rate measuring 27
5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 29
5.1 General Instructions 29
6 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30
6.1 General Instructions 30
6.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 30
6.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 31
6.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 32
7 DISPOSAL 32
8 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 33

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9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 34
9.1 Serial Number and Model Name 34
9.2 Parts List 35
9.3 Exploded Drawing 39
10 WARRANTY 40
10 CONTACT 42

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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
+performance
+ rpm
+heart rate
Total number of training programmes: 24
Pre-set programmes: 12
Heart rate-controlled programmes: 4
User-dened programmes: 4
Weight and dimensons:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 59.5 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 49 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 127 cm x 40 cm x 57 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 125 cm x 60 cm x 160 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.
+ Remember that your device does not have a freewheel function. Therefore moving parts
cannot be stopped immediately.
+ Note that the individual physical power required to perform an exercise may dier from the
displayed mechanical power.
+ When ascending and descending, make sure that one of the treads is in the lowest position.
+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ 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.
+ 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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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. Tighten the screws using
the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1:
1. Assemble the front stabilizer (2) and the rear stabilizer (19) on the main frame (1), using four
allen bolts, four curved washers (6), four spring washers (7) and four domed nuts (8).
2. Compensate any uneveness in the oor, using the adjustable foot caps (4) – see detail drawing.

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Step 2:
1. We recommend the assistance of a second person for this step.
2. First lift the upper protective cover (49) of the handle bar post (10) - g. a. Then connect the
upper console cable (29) with the lower computer cable (30) - g. b. Now place the handle bar
post (10) on the main frame (1). Be careful not to pinch the cables.
3. Assemble the two pedal supporting tubes (11) on the main frame (1), using the two allen round
head screws (94) and the two pedal axle covers (103) - g. c1 & c2.

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Step 3:
Assemble the left and the right moving handlebar (52L & 52R) on the handlebar post (10), using two
bolts (40), two at washers (66) and two wave washers (47). Now x the two axle covers (23) - g. a
& b.

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Step 4:
1. Connect the left and the right moving handlebar (52L & 52R) with the movable support welding
sets (12), using four curved washers (6), four spring washers (7) and four allen bolts (9) - g. a.
2. Lift the upper protective cover (49) of the handlebar post (10) and x the assembly, using the
remaining six curved washers (6), six spring washers (7) and six allen bolts (9) - g. b.
3. Now bring the upper protective cover (49) back to its original position and be sure that it
engages audibly.

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Step 5:
1. Guide the handpulse cables (13) of the xed handlebar (72) through the small hole on the side
of the handlebar post (10) and then through the opening. - see detail drawing.
2. Assemble the xed handlebar (72) to the handlebar post (10), using two curved washers (6),
two spring washers (7) and two allen bolts (9). Now x the protective cover (38). Be careful not
to pinch the cables.

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Step 6:
1. Connect the handpulse cables (13) with the corresponding cables of the console (64). Plug the
upper console cable (29) into the console (64). Now put any excess cable into the opening of the
handlebar post (10) before you place the console (64) on top. Be careful not to pinch the cables.
Now assemble the console (64) on the handlebar post (10), using four cross bolts (90).
2. Assemble the left and the right pedal (20L & 20R) on the pedal supporting tubes (11), using four
square bolts (20), four at washers (73) and four knobs (77).
3. Fix the bolt covers (74 & 75).
4. Plug the adaptor (97) into the training machine and connect it to the power supply - see detail
drawing. Only use the provided original adaptor.

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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

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WATT Displays the current load in Watt, display range: 0 - 999
CALORIES Displays your calorie consumption in kcal, display range:
0 - 9999; adjustment range: 0 - 9990
DISTANCE Displays your covered distance in m, display range: 0 - 9999 m
PULSE Displays your pulse beats per minute (BPM), display range: 30 - 230
BPM
SPEED Displays your current speed, display range: 0.0 - 99.0 km/h
RPM Displays the rotations per minute (step frequency) , display range:
0 - 999
MANUAL Manual programme mode
TIME Displays your training time
PROGRAM Pre-set programme mode (you can choose between 12
programmes)
H.R.C. Heart rate oriented programme mode
USER User-dened programme mode.