Monark 827E User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Monark model 827E
Monark Exercise AB
English

CONTENTS
Page
Assembly instructions 9
Brake surface - brake belt 15
Chain 16-17
Crank bearing 20
Elektronic meter 11-13
Flywheel bearing 18
General 4
General about exercise 21-23
Operation instruction 10
Replacement - adjustment brake belt 14
Replacement of batteries 13
Replacement of freewheel sprocket 18-19
Service checklist 20
Warrenty 3
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW EXERCISE BIKE
designed by Monark ExerciseAB, Sweden. Monark has been the worlds leading manufacturer of high quality
ergometers and exercise cycles for more than 40 years.
GENERAL
It is important that you keep your ergometer clean and properly lubricated. Most important is to protect the
chromed and zinced parts but also painted parts benefit from the same protection.
When cleaning and lubricating be sure to check that all screws and nuts are properly tightened.
Be sure that all moving parts as crank and flywheel is working normal and that no unnormal play or sound
excists. I. e. play in bearings causes fast waring and with that follows a highly reduced lifetime.
PLEASE NOTE: The production number of your exercise cycle is placed according to fig 1 page 6.
WARRANTY
As on any quality product there may be an exceptional fault due to material or manufacture. If such a fault
should arise on your exercise cycle, please return to the place of purchase for necessary repair.
Monark products and parts are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the initial date of purchase of the unit.
Parts found to need replacement due to normal wear and tear, such as brake belts, are not covered. This
guarantee covers parts only, not labor costs associated with the repair.
This guarantee does not apply to cases of abuse or vandalism, nor does it extend to any injury or loss to per-
son or property caused directly or indirectly by any Monark products.
In the event of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Monark Exercise will repair or
replace (at its option) the product. Monark Exercise will do so at its expense for the cost of materials but not
for labour or shipping

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PARTS BELOW ARE NOT ASSEMBLED.
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTION:
See pages 6-9.
HANDLEBAR/HANDLEBAR STEM
ELECTRONIC METER
PEDAL, LEFT HAND
PEDAL, RIGHT HAND
SUPPORTING TUBE, FRONT
SUPPORTING TUBE, REAR

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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Serial number
Tip the cycle forward.Assemble the rear supporting
tube with two bolts and two nuts. Note: Use the
accompanying spanner. See fig 1.
Tip the cycle backwards.Assemble the front sup-
porting tube with two nuts onto the two fixed
bolts.
NOTE: Use the accompanying spanner.
See fig 2.

Fig 4
Fig. 3
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Check that the inclination of the saddle is
comfortable and that the sadle post bracket is firmly
tightened. In order to change the inclination of the
saddle, loosen the saddle bracket and tighten firmly
again.
Adjust to desired height position of saddle/saddle
post by loosening the saddle post bolt.
NOTE: Tighten firmly. See fig 3.
Assemble the electronic meter.
If the meter sita a little loos on the frame tube tighten
the screw on the downside a little. See fig. 4.
Connect the cable from the creank sensor to the
meter as shown on fig. above.
Sadle bracket
Screw
Cable

Fig. 5
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Before the handlebar stem is assembled be sure the
expanding wedge is loose. Insert the handlebar stem
into the frame tube and tighten the expanding bolt
firmly by means of the lever.The handlebar stem
should be inserted into the frame tube at least 7.5
cm (about 3 inches). Usually this measure is marked
out.
To change the height of the handlebar, loosen the
expanding bolt about 5 mm. Give the bolt a light
push to release the expanding wedge.Adjust the
handlebar to the desired position and tighten the
expanding bolt again by means of the lever.
In order to change the inclination of the handlebar,
loosen the expanding bolt one turn.Adjust to
desired angle of handlebar and tighten the expanding
bolt firmly again.
3 inches

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Fig. 6
R right
L left
NB! Check now and then that both pedals are still
firmly tightened. If not the threading in the pedal
arms will be damaged.
Also check that the pedal arms are firmly tightened
on the crank axle. If nessecary tighten.
Pedal marked R (Right) is to be assembled on the right
hand side of the cycle (the chain wheel side). The pedal
axle has a right hand thread and must be threaded onto the
crank clockwise. Tighten firmly. See fig 6.
Pedal marked L (Left) is to be assembled on the left hand
side of the cycle. The pedal axle has a left hand thread and
must be threaded onto the crank counter clockwise.
Tighten firmly. See fig 6.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION
The Monark Exercise cycle Model 817E is a training cycle with an adjustable brake
resistance.
The cycle is equipped with an electronic meter showing pedal revulotions per
minute (RPM), heart rate in bpm (HR), exercise time in minutes and seconds
(TIME), an imagined cycling speed in km per hour or miles per hour (SPEED),
covered distance in km or mile (DISTANCE).
When pedalling the subject supplies the flywheel with a certain kinetic energy.This is
braked by means of a brake belt which runs around the bigger part of the brake sur-
face of the flywheel. The brake power is changed either by using another pedalling
speed or by increasing or decreasing the tension of the brake belt against the
flywheel by means of the load tension device. The harder the load is adjusted the
larger part of the indicator window turns red. See fig. 7.
The height of the saddle should be adjusted so that, when sitting comfortably with the
middleof the foot above the pedal axle and with the pedal in its lowest position, the
knee should only be slightly bent.
The adjustment of the handlebar should give a comfortable ride. When cycling for a
long time, it may be suitable some time during the exercise to change the position of
the handlebar.
NOTE! At transport the tension device should be somewhat tightened to
prevent the brake belt from falling off the fltwheel.

ELECTRONIC METER
Specifications:
RPM: 0 - 199 pedalrev./min
HR: 50 - 240 bpm
TIME: 0:00 - 99.59 min:sek
SPEED: 0 - 99 km/h or mph
DISTANCE: 0.0 - 99.9 km or mile
Batteries: 1.5 V x 2 AA(R6)
Storing temp.: -10ºC - +60ºC
Operating temp.: 0ºC - 50ºC
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ELECTRONIC METER
Press the RESET-button or move the pedal to turn on the meter.
At the display for heart rate (HR) a ©is lit which means that the meter is trying to find a pulse signal from
an external source (chestbelt with electrodes, not included. Our part.no 9339-91).
If the meter can not find such a signal this HR function is automatically turned off after 30 seconds. When
the function is turned off the © symbol is not lit any more.
The heart rate function can be turned on again by preessing the RESET button.
Timer starts automatically when pedals are moved.
Meter values for time and distance can be set to zero by pressing the RESET button for more than 2
seconds.
Do not expose the electronic meter to direct sunlight or extremely high temperature. Do not use any
dissolvents when cleaning. Use only dry cloth.
NOTE: The batteries are at delivery in a separat package.
If the batteries have been stored for a long time, the battery power can be too low to show all functions
on the meter. If so, batteries must be replaced.
See REPLACEMENT BATTERIES page 13.
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REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES
Take the meter out of the housing by bending up in
the lower end with something sharp.
The batteries, 2 x 1.5V sizeAA(R6), which are
placed in the holder on the backside of the meter,
can then easily be changed.
See fig.9.
After the batteries has been replaced all segments
in the display are visible and a buzzer will sound
for two seconds.
After 2 seconds the meter turns to main display
again and normal function.
Put the meter into the housing again.
Note: On the backside of the meter is a switch to
change meter function from km to mile or mile to
km.See fig. 9.
Fig. 9
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Batteries
Switch
km - mile

Fig. 10
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Adjustment bolt
REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BELT
Remove the left or the right frame cover by undoing the
mounting screws (5pcs). Put the crank in a backward
påosition. Move the cover somewhat out in the front end
and then take it backwards to remove it.
Set the tension device in min position (min load - only white).
Loosen the brake belt a little more if needed at the
adjustment bolt. See fig 10.
Remove the old brake belt from the spring and tensioner.
Attach the new brake belt and assamble the bike in reverse
order.
NOTE: When replaceing the brake belt it is recommended
to clean the brake surface. See Brake Belt Contact Sur-
face.
ADJUSTMENT BRAKE BELT
Loosen the tension device to min load so it is standing at the
beginning of the scale.Adjust the brake belt so that
resistance increases as soon as a the tension device is turned
a little. See fig. 10.
Adjustement bolt Tension device

Fig.11
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Bromsbana
Slipduk
BRAKE BELT CONTACT SURFACE - BRAKE BELT
The brake belt should be regularly checked to ensure that it has not suffered
execessive wear. If it looks worn it should be replaced.
Deposits of dirt on the brake belt and on the contact surface may cause the unit to
operate unevenly and will also wear down the brake belt. The brake belt contact of
the flywheel surface should then be ground off with a fine sand paper and any dust
removed with a clean dry cloth.
Dismantle cover see REPLACEMENT BRAKE BELT.
Set the tension device to min load.
Loosen the brake belt somewhat at the adjustment bolt and
take off the brake belt to the side. Grind with a fine sand
paper. See fig. 11.
Grinding is easier to perform if a second individual cautiously
and carefull pedals the cycle.
Irregularities on the brake belt contact surface are removed by
means of a fine sand paper or an abrasive cloth. Otherwise
unnecessary wear on the brake belt may occur and the unit
can become noisy.
Always keep the brake belt contact surface clean and dry.
No lubricant is allowed to be used.
We recommend to replace the brake belt when cleaning the contact surface.
As regards assembly and adjustment of the brake belt, see previous page.

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CHAIN ½ x 1/8
It is strongly recommended that a cahin solvent be used to keep the chain clean. Excess dirt built up on the
chain will cause excess wear.Achain lubricant and solvent for normal road bikes may be uaed.
Check the lubrication and tension of the chain at regular intervals. In the middle of its free length the chain
should have a minimum play of 5 mm. See fig 12. When the play in the chain is about 20 mm (<1 inch) the
chain must be tightened otherwise it will cause unnormal wear of the chin and chainwheels. Because of this it is
always recommende to keep the chain play as little as possible. When the chain has become so long that it can
no longer be tightened with the chain adjusters it is worn out and shall be replaced with a new one.
ADJUSTING CHAIN
Remove left and right frame cover. See RRPLACEMENT of BRAKE BELT.
To adjust the chain the hub nuts should be loosened. Loosening or tightening the nuts on the chain adjusters
will then move the hub and axle forward or backward.Adjust according to above recommendation. Then
tighten the nuts on the hub axle again. See fig 12.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
Loosen the chain adjusteras much as possible. Dismantle the cahinlock and remove the chain. Put on a new
chain and assemble the chain lock.The spring of the chain lock should be assembled with the closed end in the
movement direction of the chain. Use a pair of tongs for dismantling and assembling the spring. See fig 13.
Adjust chain adjusters to chainplay according to above. Tighten axle nuts firmly.
Put on frame covers again.
NOTE: If the wheel is not parallel to the centre line of the frame, the chain will get caught on
the top of the sprocket causeing noise and damage the chain.

Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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Lock spring
Chain lock
Chain play
Chain adjuster
Axel nut

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REPLACEMENT OF THE FREEWHEELING SPROCKET
Remove left and right frame cover. See REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BELT.
Dismantle the chain as described on page 16 - 17.
Loosen the axle nuts and lift off the flywheel. Remove the axle nut, washer, chain adjuster and spacer on the
freewheel side. Place the special remover (part No. 9100-14) in the adapter and place the spacer and axle
nut outside. See fig 14.
NOTE: Do not tighten the axle nut completely. It must be possible to loosen the adapter-sprocket half a turn.
Replace sprocket-adapter and assemble the new parts in reverse order according to the above.
LUBRICATION SPROCKET
The sprocket should be lubricated with a few drops of oil once a year. Incline the cycle somewhat to make it
easier for the oil to reach the bearing. See fig 15.

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Fig. 14 Fig. 15

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CRANK BEARING
The crank bearing is long term greased and needs normally no supplementary lubrication. If problem arises,
please contact your Monark dealer.
FLYWHEELBEARING
The bearings in the flywheel are lifetime greased and require normally no maintenance. If problem arises,
please contact your Monark dealer.
SERVICE ROUTINE
Check the:
¨chain is snug and there is no play on the pedal crank
¨pedal crank is secure to the crank axle
¨pedals moving smoothly, and is the pedal axle clear of dirt and fibres
¨pedals are securely fitted to the pedal crank
¨handlebar not higher than min required insertion length
¨flywheel rotating smoothly and central
¨handlebars and saddle adjustment screws lubricated
¨pressure washer on saddle tube is present
¨saddle clip is tight and that the saddle is at a correct angle.
¨brake belt does not show significant signs of wear
¨pedals and chain are lubricated