DarwinFitness DF-RM50 User manual

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DARWIN RM 50
Art. No. DF-RM50
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 Set-Up Place 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 11
2.3 Assembly 12
2.4 Adjustment of the rowing machine 16
2.4.1 Adjustment 16
2.4.2 Adjustment of the Pedals 16
2.4.3 Fill and empty the tank 17
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
3.1 Console Display 18
3.2 Button Functions 19
3.3 Turning On and Setting Up the Machine 20
3.4 Programmes 21
3.4.1 MANUAL 21
3.4.2 RACE 21
3.4.3 RECOVERY 22
3.5 Further Information 23
3.6 Notes on correct rowing 23
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 26
4.1 General Instructions 26
4.2 Transportation Wheels 26
4.3 Storage 27
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 28
5.1 General Instructions 28
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 28
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 29
6 DISPOSAL 29
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 30

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 31
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 31
8.2 Parts List 32
8.3 Exploded Drawing 35
9 WARRANTY 36
10 CONTACT 38

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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
©2010 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 of:
+ Strokes, Strokes per minute
+ Time in min.
+ Distance in m
+ Time/500m: average/current
+ Calories in kcal
+ Heart rate (when using a chest strap)
Total number of training programmes: 3
Manual programme: 1
RACE programme: 1
RECOVERY programme: 1
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 48 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 37 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 115 cm x 57 cm x 52 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 205 cm x 56 cm x 85 cm
Maximum user weight: 110 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
+ 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
+ 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 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.

NO.1 NO.2 NO.4
NO.3 NO.25NO.26
NO.36NO.46
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#75 S13-17 1pc
#74 S5 1pc
#66M8*15 4pcs
#67M6*10 2pcs
#58M8*15 4pcs
#60M8*15 16pcs
#71OD20*ID8.5*1.5 20pcs
#68 M4*12 2pcs
#35 Limit pad 1pc
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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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#67 M6*10 2pcs
#71 OD20*ID8.5*1.5 4pcs
#66 M8*15 4pcs
#75 S 13-17
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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. Turn the Slide Rail (3) and Seat (36) upside down as shown below.
2. Slide the Seat (36) onto the Slide Rail (3).
3. Screw in the Stopper (35) with two Flat Cross Screws (67).
4. Then attach the Rear Stand (4) to the Slide Rail (3) with four Washers (71) and four Outer Hex
Screws (66).
5. Tighten with the Screwdriver-Tool (75).

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#75 S13-17
#68 M4*12 2pcs
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71
60
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#6 0 M8* 15 8p cs
#7 4 S 5
#7 1 OD 20 *ID8 .5 *1.5 8p cs
60
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71
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Step 3
1. Stand the Main Frame (1) upright as shown below.
࣑ATTENTION
You can put 3-4 screws into the holes rst, and tighten them by hand. After all the screws are in,
tighten them with the key.
2. Attach Front Stand (2) to Main Frame (1) using eight Washers (71) and eight Screws (60).
3. Tighten with the Allen Key (74).
Step 2
1. Attach the Left & Right
End Caps (25 & 26) to Front
Stand (2).
2. Then tighten with two
Cross Screws (68) using the
Screwdriver-Tool (75).

#6 0 M 8*15 4pcs
#7 4 S5
#7 1 OD 20*I D8.5*1.5 4pcs
#5 8 M8*15 4pcs
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71 60
71 60
60 71
60 71
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Step 4
⚠CAUTION
Move the Seat (36) to the front of the Slide Rail (3) before assembly to prevent it from sliding
down during assembly.
1. Attach the Slide Rail (3) to the Main Frame (1) using four Washers (71), four Screws (60) and four
Flat Screws (58).
2. Insert all eight screws partially into the holes rst and then tighten with the Allen Key (74).

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71
71
60
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#60 M8*15 4pcs
#74 S5
#71 OD20*ID8.5*1.5 4pcs
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Step 5
Attach the frame for the computer (5) to the Main Frame (1), with four Washers (71) and four
Screws(60). Tighten them with the Allen Key (74).
Assembly is now complete.
Step 6
If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the equipment by
adjusting the End Caps on the Rear Stand (4).

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2.4 Adjustment of the rowing machine
2.4.1 Adjustment
Located on the inside of the frame under the water tank are 3 hooks (A, B, C). If you hook the bungee
cord on to B or C, it increases the assisted return of the rowing belt. C is the fastest return.
Use caution when adjusting the bungee cord.
2.4.2 Adjustment of the Pedals
The pedal strap is adjustable and can be personalized to t the
user’s foot size.
To adjust the pedal strap, remove the Velcro end of the strap from
the mesh side by pulling it upward then outwards.
Once removed, you may increase the opening of the pedal strap by
pulling the strap over the foot up and inwards.
To tighten, pull the Velcro end of the pedal strap upward then
inwards and down to secure it to the mesh side of the strap.

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Fig.AFig.B
Water level label
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2.4.3 Fill and empty the tank
⚠CAUTION
+ The water inside the tank must not be drunk and must be disposed of after use.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Fill the tank only with tap water. Do not use distilled water.
+ Do not ll the water tank above the maximum capacity, this may void the warranty. The
maximum lling quantity can be found in the section on the water level in this chapter.
+ To prevent algae formation, limescale and possible damage to the tank, we recommend the
use of chlorine tablets. Only use chlorine tablets for rowing machines.
1. Remove the ll plug (33) from the upper tank (12).
2. Filling: Place the funnel (77) in the tank opening and ll the tank using the pumping siphon (76)
or a measuring cup and a bucket (see gure A).
3. Emptying: Place a bucket next to the rowing machine and pump the water with the pumping
siphon (76) from the tank into the bucket (see g. B).
4. After lling or emptying the tank, insert the ll plug (33) into the tank (12) and wipe o excess
water from the frame.
Level Water quantity
1 8.5 L
2 9.5 L
3 10.5 L
4 11.1 L
5 11.9 L
6 12.8 L
Water level
The water level indicator is located on the top of the tank (see Fig.
A). The base resistance can be adjusted via the water quantity.
Please refer to the following table for the optimum quantity
(1 = very light; 6 = heavy):

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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 The current incline level is displayed here.
TIME/500M Your covered or remaining distance is displayed here.
SPM The time you have already trained or the remaining time is displayed here.
Hier wird Ihre zurückgelegte oder verbleibende Zeit angezeigt.
DISTANCE The elapsed or remaining time is displayed here.
STROKES Adjust the stroke goal with the UP/DOWN buttons (10 to 9990 Strokes), in
10 Strokes increments
TOTAL STROKES Counts your total strokes from 0 to 9999 Strokes

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CALORIES Adjust the calories burnt goal with the UP/DOWN buttons (110 to 9990
Cal), in 10 Cal increments
HRC/PULSE
Shows your heart rate. In manual mode adjust the Heart rate goal with
the UP/DOWN buttons (30 to 240 BPM), in 1 BPM (Beats per Minute)
increments. HRC is shown in the upper section of the display. The
computer displays the Heart Rate during the training session. When the
goal is reached, PULSE is displayed and a signal is heard until you change
the program or take o your heart rate sensor. Heart Rate monitoring is
possible only with a 5kHz Heart Rate Sensor.
CALENDAR The display shows the Year, Month and Day while in sleep mode.
TEMPERATURE The display shows the room temperature while in sleep mode.
CLOCK The display shows the time while in sleep mode.
3.2 Button Functions
UP/DOWN
By pressing the COOL DOWN button during a training session the
cool down program will start directly. The speed of the belt will slowly
decrease to a full stand still within 2 or 3 minutes.
ENTER With this button you can choose between the dierent programs.
START/STOP With this button you can enter a program or conrm the selected value.
RESET With this button you can change the fan speeds: 1x low 2x high 3x o
RECOVERY With this button you can choose the display values between speed in
km/h and pace in min/km.

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3.3 Turning On and Setting Up the Machine
1. Insert two AA batteries (contained in the scope of delivery) into the console.
A signal sounds for two seconds (Fig. 1). The computer enters the CLOCK & CALENDER MODE (Fig. 2).
CLOCK is displayed.
2. Press UP to adjust to the hours. Conrm by pressing ENTER. Press UP to adjust the minutes.
Conrm by pressing ENTER.
3. Use the same procedure to adjust the year (in the Strokes display), month (in the Calorie display)
and day (in the Pulse display) using the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the values and the ENTER
button to conrm.
Afterwards ALARM is displayed.
4. To skip setting an alarm press the ENTER button.
5. To set an alarm press UP.
An arrow is now shown next to ALARM.
6. Press ENTER.
The CLOCK display is now active.
7. Set an alarm time using the UP/DOWN buttons. Conrm by pressing ENTER.
The computer switches to the SPORT display (Fig. 3).
MANUAL and RACE will blink when the SPORT display is active.
8. Choose MANUAL or RACE with the UP/DOWN buttons. Conrm using the ENTER button.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4