DarwinFitness DARWIN RM40 User manual

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DARWIN RM40
max. 120 kg
~ 30–60 Min.
CM
Assembly and
Operating Instructions
Art. No. DF-RM40
L 222 | W 51 | H 84
32.8 kg

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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 19
3.3 Turning On the Rowing Machine and First Settings 19
3.4 Sleep Mode 19
3.5 Programmes 20
3.5.1 Manual Programme 20
3.5.2 Pre-Set Programmes 21
3.6 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes 22
3.6.1 Race Programme (RACE) 24
3.6.2 User-Dened Programme (USER) 25
3.6.3 Recovery Mode (RECOVERY) 26
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 27
4.1 General Instructions 27
4.2 Transportation Wheels 27
4.3 Folding Mechanism 28
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 29
5.1 General Instructions 29
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 29
6 DISPOSAL 30
5.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 30
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 30
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 31

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 32
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 32
8.2 Parts List 33
8.3 Exploded Drawing 37
9 WARRANTY 38
10 CONTACT 40

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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
+ Strokes
+ Strokes per minute
+ Training time in min
+ Distance in m
+ Time/500 m: average/current
+ Calories burnt in kcal
+ Heart rate (when using a chest strap)
+ Watt
+ Resistance
Programmes in total: 22
Pre-Set programmes: 12
Manual programmes: 1
Heart rate oriented programmes: 4
Race programmes: 1
User-dened programmes: 4 (one per user)
Weight and Dimensions
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.: 39.3 kg
Article weight (net, excl. packaging) approx.: 32.8 kg
Package dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 134 cm x 23.5 cm x 65 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 222 cm x 51 cm x 97.5 cm
Folding dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 90 cm x 51 cm x 149 cm
Maximum user weight: 120 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. Make sure that you leave
at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the
equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the
equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on
each side and 45 cm in front of and behind 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.
Training zone
Recommended free zone

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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: Assembly of the stabilizers
Assemble the front stabilizer (100) and the stabilizer (5) to the main frame (22), using four spring
washers (74), four domed bolts (75), four curved washers (80) and four allen bolts (90).

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Step 2: Assembly of the sliding beam
1. Assemble the rear supporting bracket set (13) to the sliding beam (19), using a xing plate (95),
three spring washers (74) and three allen bolts (87) - see gure 1.
2. Place the seat (25) on the sliding beam (19). Now assemble the two square buers (61) to the
sliding beam (19), using a hex nut (96) and hex bolt (85) - see gure 2.
3. Assemble the rear cover (12) to the rear supporting bracket set (13), using four cross screws (72),
four at washers (81) and four spring washers (86) – see gure 3.
4. Assemble the sliding beam (19) to the main frame (22), using two at washers (78), one bolt (84)
and one Anti-loosen nut (55).

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Step 3: Assembly of the pedals
Assemble the foot pedals (10), using a horizontal axle (10), two sleeves (106), two at washers (77)
and two hex screws (91).

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Step 4: Assembly of the computer
1. Connect the upper computer cable (38A) with the lower computer cable (38B). Now assemble
the handlebar post welding set (2) to the main frame (22), using a spring washer (74), one
curved washer (80), one at washer (76) and one allen bolt (87) - see gure.
2. Connect the lower computer cable (I) (28), the lower computer cable (30) and the upper
computer cable (38A) with the corresponding cables of the computer (1) - see g. Now assemble
the computer (1) to the handlebar post welding set (2), using four cross screws (92) - see gure.
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.
Connect the power plug (99) with the equipment and plug the power plug (99) 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

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WATTS Displays the current output in watt
Display range: 0 - 999
CALORIES
Displays your calorie consumption in in kcal
Display range: 0 - 9999
Setting range: 0 - 9990
DISTANCE Displays your covered distance in metres
Display range: 0 - 9999 m
PULSE Displays the pulse beats per minute (BPM)
Display range: 30 - 230 BPM
TIME/500M
Displays your training time and time/500 m
Display range: 0:00 - 99:00 minutes
Displays how long it will take to reach 500 m at maintaining
speed.
SPM Displays the strokes per minute
Display range: 0 - 99
STROKES Displays the number of strokes during your training, display
range: 0 - 9999
LOAD Displays the load level,
adjustment range: 1 - 16
TIME Displays your training time
MANUAL Manual Programme
PROGRAM Pre-set programmes (P1 - P12)
H.R.C. Heart rate-oriented programmes
RACE Competition between the user and the computer
USER User-denied programmes

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START/STOP Start, stop or pause your training.
UP Increase a value or select a setting.
DOWN Decrease a value or select a setting.
ENTER Conrm your choices and settings.
RESET
1. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to restart the computer.
2. Press this button to delete values.
3. Press this button after your training is nished and you will return
to the main menu.
RECOVERY Press this button and your recovery heart rate will be displayed.
3.2 Button Function
3.3 Turning On the Rowing Machine and First Settings
1. Plug the adaptor into the socket (or press and hold the reset button for 2 seconds).
The console will start along with an acoustical signal.
All segments will be displayed on the screen (g. 1). Now you will be taken to the user menu (USER).
2. Choose a user between U1 and U4 with the UP and DOWN buttons and conrm your choice
with the ENTER button.
You will now enter the training menu. No matter where the motor comes to a stop it will always return to
position 1.
3.4 Sleep Mode
The LCD display will shut down when the console does not receive any signal for 4 minutes (No
movement and no pulse). The motor will return to zero. The system will stop and all calculated values
will be saved.
Figure 1

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3.5 Programmes
Once you are in the main menu MANUAL will appear on the display. Use the UP and DOWN buttons
to choose a programme mode: Manual --> Program --> H.R.C. --> Race --> User. Conrm with the
ENTER button.
3.5.1 Manual Programme
1. Press the START/STOP button when you are in the main menu to start a training session in the
manual mode immediately.
2. Press the UP or the DOWN button to select the manual programme mode. Conrm with the
ENTER button.
3. Press the UP or the DOWN button to set a target value for TIME/DISTANCE/CALORIES and PULSE.
Conrm each entry with the ENTER button (g. 2).
LNOTICE
TIME and DISTANCE can not be set simultaneously.
4. Press the START/STOP button to start your training (g. 3).
The set values will be counted down.
5. You can adjust the resistance level (1 - 16) by using the UP and the DOWN button.
As soon as one of the pre-set values reaches zero the console will stop. The function will be displayed in
1Hz and an acoustical signal will be heard for 8 seconds. The average value will be displayed.
6. Press any button to stop the signal.
TIME will return to the priorly set target value.
7. Press the RESET button to return to the main menu.
Figure 2 Figure 3