GLOBAL TRAKTUS Handy Gym User manual

Models:
HGE-01 (Handy Gym with Encoder)
HG-01 (Handy Gym without Encoder)
GLOBAL TRAKTUS S.L.
Please read the instruction manual
carefully before using the unit
Instruction Manual
Manual version V01

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WARNING - CAUTION
WARNING - PROHIBITED
WARNING - MOVING PARTS

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CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS................................................................5
2. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..............................................................................................12
3. RECYCLING INFORMATION...................................................................................................14
4. THE HANDY GYM™ MACHINE..............................................................................................14
5. USING HANDY GYM™ ...........................................................................................................19
INERTIAL DISCS..................................................................................................................................................................................20
THEPULLROPEANDROPEREGULATOR....................................................................................................................................23
STARTING LOAD...................................................................................................................................................................................25
PERFORMING EXERCISES AND STOPPING...........................................................................................................................26
6. ACCESSORIES ...........................................................................................................................26
HANDGRIP................................................................................................................................................................26
PORTABLE PLATFORM.....................................................................................................................................................................28
RACK MOUNTING PLATE................................................................................................................................................................29
WALL MOUNTING PLATE..................................................................................................................................................................31
MULTIPURPOSE HANDLE................................................................................................................................................................33
ANKLE STRAP........................................................................................................................................................................................34
BELT.........................................................................................................................................................................................35
LOOP STRAP...........................................................................................................................................................................................35
DOOR STOPPER....................................................................................................................................................................................36
PULLEY........................................................................................................................................................................37
7. HANDY GYM™ AND ITS ELECTRONIC..............................................................................40
MOBILE APPLICATION.......................................................................................................................................................................43
8. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................43
9.PROBLEM-SOLVING................................................................................................................45
10. INSTALLATION EXAMPLES...............................................................................................46
11. CORRECT POSITIONING.......................................................................................................47
12. WARRANTY POLICY..............................................................................................................49

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This manual includes information on the two Handy Gym™ models:
HGE-01: This model has a battery-powered encoder inside.
HG-01: This model does not have a battery-powered encoder inside.
Most of the information in this manual applies equally to both models.
The information that only affects model HGE-01 will be marked with an dashed box and will
have the following inscription: “The following information in the dashed box affects only
users who have purchased the HGE-01 model (Handy Gym with encoder)”.
The information that only affects model HG-01 will be marked with a dotted box and will
have the following inscription: “The following information the dotted box affects only users
who have purchased the HG-01 model (Handy Gym without encoder)”.
If you are unsure which model you have purchased, you can check by looking at the marking
on the machine itself. You will nd the marking on the back of the main unit. Below are two
examples showing the markings to look for:
Model HGE-01 is specied
in the section “Handy Gym
Model”. You will also see the
FC, CE and WEEE logos.
Model HG-01 is specied
in the section “Handy Gym
Model”
Model HGE-01 Model HG-01

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To avoid serious personal injury or damage to property, and even death, read this section
carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation.
When using Handy Gym™, follow all recommendations for use and pay particular attention
to the warnings and risks set out below.
a) Never touch the discs when they are moving. On the sides of the main unit, next to each
disc, you will see a warning symbol, indicating the presence of “moving parts” and advising
you to keep parts of your body away from the moving parts of the machine.
b) Never try to stop the inertial discs from spinning by using your hand or any other part of
your body.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
WARNING - RISK OF BURNING YOUR SKIN.
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS.
c) Keep all parts of your body more than 10cm away from the inertial discs. The exception to
this is when you are using the handgrip attached to the machine, when your hand will be
less than 10cm from the disc. However, your hand should never be less than 2.5cm from the
disc. Always hold the grip on the inside part so that your hand is protected by the structure
of the handgrip.
d) Do not pick up or touch the pull rope when working out with Handy Gym™.
e) Do not allow any part of your body to be within 10cm of the pull rope or pulley when
working out with Handy Gym™.
WARNING - RISK OF GETTING TRAPPED.
a) Do not grasp or touch the rope while the machine is in use. Do not pull the rope directly.
b) Do not tie a knot in the rope or hook it to any part of your body. The rope is attached to
the accessories by using the rope-regulator carabiner or pulley carabiner.

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d) Do not touch or insert anything into the space between the inertia discs and the main
unit.
e) Do not use the machine without tying your hair up. Otherwise it could get caught in
the machine’s nozzle or pulley. Do not allow your hair to be anywhere near the areas of
movement - especially the machine’s pulley and nozzle.
a) Make sure that the rope regulator is rmly locked on to the rope. Check each time or when
starting an exercise that it is correctly in place by pulling on it. If the rope is not properly
locked, there is a risk of falling backwards when performing the movement.
b) You are advised to gather any excess rope hanging at the regulator outlet and roll it up so
that it does not get in the way during the exercise. Otherwise you could trip and fall.
c) Do not use Handy Gym™ on slippery or rough oors or in dangerous environments so that,
if you do trip over the rope or other items, you will not hurt yourself badly when you fall. Make
sure the oor is stable, rm and offers sufcient grip.
d) Do not use the machine barefoot or with socks only - always wear suitable sports shoes.
e) Step rmly with both feet onto the portable platform to avoid falling or slipping.
f) Do not climb trees or other structures to anchor Handy Gym™. You should only anchor
Handy Gym™ in suitable places that are within reach and below 2m in height.
WARNING - RISK OF FALLING DOWN.
c) Do not touch or insert anything into the machine nozzle. Keep all parts of your body at
least 10cm away from the nozzle when using the machine, as there is a risk of trapping your
ngers, hair or other parts of your body.
f) Always wear tight clothing to avoid it getting trapped.
g) Avoid wearing jewellery (earrings, rings, chains, bracelets, etc) when
using the machine. If you do, they should be properly covered under
clothing, or there is a risk they will become trapped and cause you harm.
h) When using the pulley, keep a minimum safety distance of 10cm between the pulley and
your body, clothing and equipment.
i) When using the carabiners, keep a minimum safety distance of 10cm between the
carabiner and your body, clothing and equipment.

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a) Do not anchor Handy Gym™ to the ceiling or hang from it with your body weight. The
machine could break loose and hit you.
b) Do your exercises using the rope regulator at a minimum safety distance of 10cm from
your body, including clothing and equipment, to avoid it hitting you.
c) Take extra precautions when doing exercises that involve movements close to your head.
Keep a safe distance of 10cm between Handy Gym™ and your head, and bear in mind that
your face is the area most at risk.
d) Before exercising with Handy Gym™, always tighten the inertial disc screws rmly and
check that they are screwed on properly. To do so, use the key attached to the rope regulator.
Every time you do an exercise, check that the screws are properly tightened. The machine
has means of protection to prevent the disc from coming loose in the direction of rotation.
If the disc were to come loose while the machine is running, it would move in the direction
of rotation when it touched the ground, and could spin for some time and hit you.
e) Handy Gym™ can only be used with two discs, each placed on either side of the machine
and tightened with its screw. Otherwise there is a risk that they will come loose and hit you
or damage the machine. The discs must be kept clear of external items. They should not be
tampered with and their weights should not be changed.
f) Items that can be attached (such as the handle or mounting plates) must be attached to
the machine using the tracks, and ensuring they are correct attached by listening for the
double click on the double safety system. The machine has two buttons for this, which need
to be pressed and secured in their respective holes by sliding the machine along the rails
until they line up. Check that it is properly anchored by moving the parts back and forth
and ensuring that they are rmly attached. This should prevent the machine from ying off.
g) They should be fully inserted into the rails. The machine and accessories should never
protrude when tted in place. If any of the parts stick out, it means it has been wrongly
inserted. Once this is completed, the machine should be moved in both directions to check
that it is correctly coupled.
h) Three releasable cable ties must be used whenever the rack mounting plate is used
and secured to suitable structures with sufcient resistance (able to withstand over
660lb/300kg). Never use fewer cable ties. If the 3 cable ties are not used simultaneously,
sufcient resistance is not guaranteed, and the machine could y off and hit you.
i) You should always step rmly onto the platform with both feet and use it on stable, solid
ground that offers sufcient grip. Otherwise the platform and the machine could y off and
hit you.
j) The loop strap should not be wrapped around or supported on any sharp, pointed or
protruding objects. We recommend that you t it to a rounded or low-edge structure that
supports a minimum of 600lb/300kg and that you ensure it is well secured. Otherwise the
strap could break and this could cause harm by hitting you.
k) Examples of structures that are considered hazardous: structures that are not secure, can
be easily moved, are uneven or have wheels... Fixing the Handy Gym™ system to structures
like these can lead to breakage, knocks or falls.
l) The door stopper accessory should be placed on top of the door and in the centre of the
door. It should be placed on the closing side of the door towards the door jamb, so that
the movement is in the direction of the door closing, not in the direction that it opens.
Otherwise the accessory could break and cause it to fall or hit you.
WARNING - RISK OF YOU BEING HIT.

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WARNING - RISK OF OTHERS BEING HIT.
WARNING - RISK OF CHOKING.
WARNING - RISK WHEN FITTING THE WALL MOUNTING PLATE.
WARNING - RISK OF ROPE BREAKING.
a) Exercise within a safe perimeter where you are alone, with no hazardous items or other
people around you. The minimum safety perimeter is 1.8m wide by 2.4m long. You should
exercise within this perimeter; if you need more space, increase it. If you are using the
portable platform, the minimum safety perimeter is 1.8m diameter.
b) Look out for other people and pets moving around you, and make sure they do not enter
the safety perimeter. This will help ensure others are not hit.
c) When doing most exercises you will be able to see the position of the machine. You should
therefore be especially careful when doing exercises where you cannot see the machine
and/or accessories.
d) Always use the machine in well-lit environments so that others can easily see you and the
machine. Because the pull rope is black, it may not be visible to others. Make sure no one
trips over the pull rope.
a) Never tie or wrap the pull rope around your neck or any other part of your body. The rope
is operated by using the various accessories.
b) Never tie the releasable cable ties around your neck. These are only to be used with the
rack mounting plate.
c) Never tie any accessories around your neck - especially the loop strap or belt.
To avoid hazards when tting the wall mounting plate and the potential of harming yourself,
follow the recommendations below:
a) The wall mounting plate must be tted by a professional using all appropriate safety
measures, such as wearing protective gloves and safety goggles - both to protect him/
herself and to prevent harm to others. Specialist tools such as drills need to be used.
b) Only the screws supplied by Handy Gym™ should be used. The installation will not be
valid if any of the screws break or if any of the wall plugs are loose.
c) The wall on which it is tted needs to be strong enough (capable of withstanding
660lb/300kg of pulling force) and it must remain intact and undamaged by tting the
mounting plate onto it.
d) The holes should adhere to the recommended measurements; they should be clean and
round, and not crooked.
e) If a ladder or bench is needed, it should meet regulations and comply with all appropriate
safety measures.
a) Do not exceed 220lb/100kg of pulling force
in order to prevent the rope from breaking.
*HGE-01 users: Thanks to the encoder and the
mobile application, you can check the force you are
exerting and the RPM of the machine at all times.
Make sure you do not exceed these values.
MAX. 100 Kg MAX. 100 Kg

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WARNING - RISK OF CUTS.
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY.
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY TO THOSE WITH PREVIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
WARNING - RESTRICTED USE BY CHILDREN.
b) The rope must be changed if it is damaged (broken bres, cuts, cracks or if it is squashed,
burnt, destroyed etc) or after 6 months of normal use.
c) Do not tie knots in the rope or block it with objects.
a) The carabiners have sharp edges in the closing area of
the gate. It is important not to touch these edges when
handling them as you may suffer small cuts.
a) If you have never used inertial machines, please be aware that the eccentric phase can
cause jerks if you do not control the return phase. Be sure to contact an inertial machine
specialist to learn how to use the machine safely.
b) Poor posture when doing exercises can lead to injuries. An inertial machine professional
needs to supervise and guide you on how to use it. The Handy Gym™ app has tutorials on
how to do the exercises.
c) If you have an injury, it could worsen. Consult a doctor and avoid using the machine if you
think or know you are injured.
If you have any prior health condition, read the following carefully before using Handy
Gym™:
a) If you have a serious illness, consult a specialist before using the machine.
b) If you have prior conditions, always use the machine under medical supervision.
c) If you suspect that you may have a trauma or injury that may be worsened by using Handy
Gym™, consult your doctor before using it.
To avoid risks and potential injury, all under-age minors should pay attention to the following
before using Handy Gym™:
a) From the age of 16 (inclusive), you must be trained by a qualied specialist (physical
therapist, sports physician, physiotherapist, sports science specialist, or personal trainer)
with experience in inertial gymnastics machines. You must be aware of the risks. You can
use the machine under the supervision of your tutor.
b) In exceptional cases, where someone under 16 years of age needs to use the machine, they
must always do so under the supervision and responsibility of the professionals mentioned
above.
WARNING - MACHINE BREAKDOWN.
a) This machine is for personal use. It cannot be used continuously by different people
without taking the established breaks.
b) If you use the machine (without pulley or portable platform) continuously for fewer than
5 minutes, let it rest for at least 2 minute and 30 seconds. If you use the machine (without
pulley or portable platform) continuously for between 5 and 10 minutes, let it rest for at least
5 minutes. Never use the machine (without pulley or portable platform) for more than 10
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e) Do not do exercises at an angle greater than
45° to the machine exit. Try as much as possible
to perform exercises straight in relation to the
machine exit to ensure that it remains intact
and in one piece.
f) Do not suddenly release the multipurpose
handle or other accessories when exercising.
This would cause the accessory to violently
hit the machine and suddenly stop it, thus
causing irreversible internal damage to the
machine. The machine must be stopped slowly
using human force and controlling the return
movement, rather than stopped suddenly.
*HGE-01 users: Thanks to the encoder and the mobile application, you can check the force you are
exerting and the RPM of the machine at all times. Make sure you do not exceed these values.
If you use the machine with pulley and/or portable platform continuously for up to a
maximum of 5 minutes, let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Never use the machine with pulley
and/or portable platform for more than 10 minutes continuously.
The machine is a mechanical traction system that needs periods of rest and cannot work
without a break for longer than the established time
c) Do not use the machine for more than 2 hours per day or more than 10 hours per week
in total.
d) Do not do exercises of more than 220lb/100kg or that exceed 20,000 rpm. Handy Gym™
only guarantees that it will remain intact and work properly if these limits are not exceeded.
g) Do not hit the discs in any way. Do not brake the machine by stopping the discs suddenly.
For proper use, the discs must be intact.
h) Do not use Handy Gym™ if it is not intact and in one piece. Do not loosen or remove
screws or other parts of the machine. Do not tamper with the inside of the machine or its
ttings or accessories.
i) Always use Handy Gym™ with the safety spacer on the pull rope.
j) Do not allow the machine to fall and hit the ground,
or put any parts of the machine at risk.
k) Do not use Handy Gym™ or its accessories with
wet or damp hands, to avoid leaking and consequent
damage to the machine or accessories.
l) Use only the peripherals and accessories provided
by the brand that are compatible with the model.
Handy Gym™ only guarantees the correct use of
the machine when using these. Otherwise you risk
damage to the machine and this could affect its
safety.
m) Original accessories should not be used for other
activities, as they may cause breakage or wear. They
should only be used with Handy Gym™ and in the
manner described in this manual.