Monark 915E User manual

INSTRUKTION MANUAL
Monark model 915E
Monark ExerciseAB

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CONTENTS
General 4
Generalaboutexercise 14-15
Brakebelt 10
Brakebelt -brake surface 11
Assemblyinstruction 5-6
Functions 12
Servicing 13
Careandmaintenance 14
Trainingtips 18
Flywheelbearing 14
Crankbearing 14
Chain 12
Warranty 4
Freewheel 13

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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulationsonacquiring your MonarkEnergy915
Wehopethat you get alotoutoftraining on this bicycle.
Training tipscanbefoundatthe end of this booklet.
Elderlypeopleandphysicallyweakpersonsshouldconsultadoctorbeforestartingtheirtraining.
GENERAL
Description
Monarkhasproduced test andtrainingbicycles for over40years.Yourbicyclehasbeen produced in
accordancewith thehighestqualityrequirements.
MonarkEnergy915isequipped with variable-speedbrake and rapidbrakein the samecontrollever.
Withasimplehandgripyoudecideyourselfwhatloadtoapply.Thebicyclehasaheavyflywheelwith
fixedrim,givingevenvelocity.Thisbicycleissuitableforallages.
Guarantee
Evenwithaqualityproducttherecanariseoccasionaldefectsinmaterialandmanufacturethat are
coveredbytheguarantee.Ifsuchadefectshouldoccurwithyourtraining bicycle you should, in
accordancewith the ConsumerPurchasesAct,contact the placeofpurchase.
Serial number
Whencontactingtheplaceofpurchaseormanufacturerthemodelnumberand serial number of the
bicycleshouldbegiven.
Themodelnumber is located onthesideof the bicycleandtheserialnumber under therearofthe
bicycle.
ASSEMBLY
Unpacking
Turnthe box according tothe instructions onthe
outside.Unpackall the parts fromthetransport
packingandremoveallthepackingonthe
bicycle.
Checkthat all thecomponents are present,as
listedbelow:
1 set Handlebars 1
Monkeywrench 1
Bicycle 1
Socket wrench 10-13 1
Seatwith seat post 1
TorquewrenchTX25 1+1
Staytube, front andrear 3
Thrustwasherforlocking knobs 1
Brakelever 3
O-ringsforthrustwashers 1
Speedindicatorwith attachment 1
Allenkey 3
Lockingknobs 1
Stop screw 1 pr
Pedals 1
Trainingprogramme 2
Toeclips 1

Fig4
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
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Tillverkningsnummer
1. Assembly of rear stay tube
Tipthebicycleforward.Assembletherearstay
tubefrombeneath with twocoachbolts and two
nutsasinthefig.1.
NBUse the socketwrench provided when
carryingoutassembly.
2. Assembly of front stay tube
Tip thebicyclebackandassemble the front stay
tubefrom beneath asin the fig.2.Note that thetwo
M8-boltsarealready-fixedinthebicycle.Return
thebicycle touprightposition.
5. Assembly of seat and seat post
AssemblethrustwashersandO-rings in the seat
tubeand in the horizontalbar of theseatpost,
seefig.Then insert theseatpost into theseat
tubeon the frame.Push seatinto seat postand
securewithlockingknob. Here youcanadjust
thedistance to thehandlebars.Adjustthe seatto
asuitableheight.
NBTightenwellaftermakingadjustments.
O-ring
Seat post
Seatclamp
Lockingknob
Thrustwasher
Brake wheel
NBLiftthefrictionbandandremovethe
protectivetape on thebrake groovebefore use.It
ismostimportantthatthewholeoftheprotective
tapeisremoved. Remnants of protectivetape
canotherwiseleadtojerkingintheloading
device. Remove protective tape on the
brakegroovebefore using thebicycle.• The
userofthebicycleshould be fully informed as to
how the brake works. See fig. 4.

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Fig.5
Fig.6
”R”höger
”L”vänster
3. Assembly of handlebar stem, bracket for
speed indicator and water bottle, and
brake lever attachment
Mountthepressurewasherfromtheinsideinthehole
onthefrontframe tube andfittheO-ring onto the
thrustwasherfromtheoutside.
Fitthe bracket withspeedindicator and waterbottle
ontothehandlebarstemtubetogetherwith the plastic
brakeleverattachment.Theninsertthehandlebarstem
intothefronttubeonthebicycleandscrewtightwith
thelockingknob.Seefig.
Thebracket for thespeed indicator andwater bottle
canbe secured atasuitable height withthestop screw.
6. Assembly of pedals
Thepedalsare marked R(right)andL (left) at
theend of thepedalaxle.
Assemblethetoe clip on eachpedalwiththe
accompanyingwashers,screwsandnuts.
Threadthestrapsthrough the holes inthepedals
andthroughtheholesinthetoeclips.
Fitthepedalmarked R on thebicycle’sright
side.Thepedalaxle is right-threaded and
shouldbe screwed ontothe crankin a
clockwisedirection.Tightenwell.
Fitthepedal marked Lon the bicycle’s left side.
Thepedalaxle is left-threaded andshouldbe
screwedontothe crank in ananti-clockwise
direction.Tightenwell.
NBAfter approx. 5hours cyclingor as soonas
playintheaxleattachmentisobserved,the
pedalsshouldbetightened.
Tåstöd=Toe clip
Fotrem = Toe strap
Vevarm=Crank
4. Assembly of brake lever
Passthebrake lever rodthroughthe hole inthe
plasticattachmentandthendownintotheholein
thebicycle,see fig.
Screwin the knobclockwise about10 turns. More
turnsgiveload on the brakewheel,which can be
adjustedwhencycling.

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Fig.7
Valtwattalpåskalan för
60RPM(24km/h)
Valdhastighet o
verkligtwattal
Omvandlingstabellförwattvid olikahastigheter.
Whencyclingyousupply largeamountsofenergyforstorageinthe brake wheel.Abrake is putupon
thekineticenergybymeansof a frictionbandthatruns round thebrakegrooveof the brakewheel.A
changein braking effecttakesplaceeitherthroughchangingtherate ofpedallingorthroughincreasing
orreducingthetensionofthe friction band against the
brakewheel.
On account of the large amount of energy that
builds up in the brake wheel and as the brake wheel
has no freewheel (the pedals turn with the wheel) it
is most important that the user is fully aware of
how the brake functions and has the shoes properly
secured in the toe clip.
Seat
Adjustseattodesiredheightbyreleasingthelocking
knobontheseat post.Youhavetheright height when
youaresittingcomfortably with the sole of yourfoot
overthe pedal axleandthe pedal isinits lowest posi-
tion.Thenthe kneeshouldonlybeslightlybent.
To change thedistance between theseat and the
handlebars,releasethe locking knobandadjust to the
desiredposition.
To change theangleof the seatslackentheseat clamp
undertheseat.
NBTightenwellaftermakinganyadjustment.
BEFORE USE
Handlebars
Thehandlebarsshouldbeadjustedto give a comfortable cycling position.Adjust the height until a
comfortablecyclingpositionisobtained.Releasethelockingknobunderthehandlebarstoadjust
height.
Pedals
Afterabout5 hours cyclingorassoon as thereisanyplay the pedalsshouldbetightened. Thereafter
youshould check periodicallythattheyarestillproperlytightened. This isprincipallyforyourown
safety.Playcan also causedamage to thecrank.
Your shoesshouldbe securely fastenedintothe toe clip,asthe brake wheelhasno freewheel andthe
pedalsalwaysturnwiththebrakewheel’srotation.
• Checkthatthe pedals areproperlytightened.
• Whenusingthebicycle the shoes shouldbeproperlysecuredin the toe clips.

FITNESS COMPUTER
Specification
PULSE 50 - 199 slag/min.
PULSE-HI 50 - 199 slag/min
PULSE-LOW 30 - (HI-10) slag/min
SPEED 0 - 199 km/tim
TIMER(up) 0:00 - 99:59 min:sek
TIMER(down) 99:00 - 0:00 min:sek
CALORIES(up) 0 - 999 kcal
CALORIES(down) 999 -0 kcal
DISTANCE(up) 0.00 - 99.99 km
DISTANCE(down) 99.00 - 0,00 km
Powersupply 1.5 V x 2 R6
Storagetemperature -10ºC - 60ºC
Operationtemperature 0ºC - 50ºC
KEYSANDFUNCTIONS
MODEkey
Use"MODE"keyto set mode andcyclethroughthe display windows asbelow:
PULSE HI -- PULSE LOW --TIMER -- CALORIES -- DISTANCE
SETkey
Press"SET" key toset desired value.Ifyou hold/press thiskey for twoseconds or more,
youcanadvancethe function valueatafaster rate.
RESETkey
Apressonthe key willclearthe values separatelyforTIME, DISTTANCE,CALORIES (kcal) and
HI/LOWpulselimitindividually.
Ifyouhold down the buttonformorethan two secondsatnormaldisplay,allvalues except upper and
lowerpulselimitwillbesettozeroat the same time.
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PROGRAMMINGEXERCISETIME:
Press"MODE"key to advancetothetime window,then use "SET"keytoenter your desiredtime.
EachpressoftheSETkey will advance timeby oneminute.
PROGRAMMINGTARGETTRIP:
Press"MODE" key toadvanceto the distancewindow,
thenuse"SET" key to enteryourdesiredtarget trip
distance.Eachpressof the SETwilladvancedistanceby
0.5 km.
PROGRAMMINGCALORIES:
Press"MODE"key to advanceto the calories window,
thenuse"SET"key to enteryourdesiredcaloriesburned.
Eachpress of theSETwill advance caloriesby10 Kcal.
PROGRAMMINGHIGHANDLOWPULSERATE LIMIT:
Press"MODE"key to advanceto the pulse window, then
use"SET"keytoenter your desired highandlow
pulserate/heratratelimit.EachpressoftheSET will advance
5bpm.Ifyourheartrateisabove the high pulse limit youprogrammed,
thecomputerwill generate abeepingtowarn you tostop
exercise.Incontrast,if your pulse rateislowerthanyour
desiredlowpulseratelimit,thebuzzerwillalsobeep to
remindyouto continue your exercise.
PROGRAMMINGTIMER
Usethe MODE keytoadvance tothetimer function. Thenuse the SETkeyto adjust todesired time.
EverypushontheSETkeywillincreasethetimebyoneminute.
PROGRAMMINGCALORIES
Usethe MODE key to advanceto the KCALfunction. Thenuse the SETkey to adjustto desired
amount.Everypushonthe key will increase the value by one minute.
PROGRAMMINGDISTANCE
Usethe MODEkey to advanceto theDISTANCE function. Then usethe SETkey to adjust todesired
distance.Everypushon the key willincreasethedistanceby one km.
NOTE: Whenno key hasbeenpressed for 5secondsthe display willreturn to normal.
Thecomputerstarts automatically whenoneofthe keys ispressedormeter get speedindication-is
pedalled.
Innormaldisplay,pleasemakesure the ♥-symbol appears on thedisplaybeforemeasuring your pulse
rate. The ♥-symbol will automaticallydisappear to savepowerwhen nokeyhas been pressedor no
signalhasbeenreceicedfor30secondsormore.By pressing "SET" or "RESET" the.symbol will turn
onagain.

Fig.10
Justermutter
Tension device
Skarvbygel
Justerskruv
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Fig.9
JointbracketScrew
REPLACEMENT OF
BRAKE BELT
Removethe instrumentcoverassembledwith
twoscrews. Seefig. ?.
Removeleft sidecahincoverbydisassembling
theconnectingplate at the downsideofthe
covers. Removethe screwon the upperside.
Movetheciver backwards andremoveitfrom
thebike.
Adjustthetension device so thatthereis no
tensionleftin the brake belt.Loosenthescrew
underthe joint bracket.See fig. ??.Loosenthe
screwfasteningthebelt in thewattscale.See
fig.??.
Replacethe brake beltand assemble thethe
otherparts in reverseorder according to
above.Notehow it isassembled.The new belt
mustbeassembledin the same way, see fig.
??.
Note:Toobig a playin thebearingof thewatt
scalemaycauseanunevan operation of the
loaddevice.Thenut for the wattscalebearing
boltshouldthenbetightened.See fig.??. Make
surethatitisnottightened too much as itmay
thenoperate ina bad way.
CALIBRATION
Adjustthehandwheelfor the tension
screwsotrhat there is notensionleft
inthebrake belt.
Fastena 4kg weight (our part no.
9000-211) at the joint bracket. See
fig.??.
Whencorrectly set theweight-4 kp
-will beread on thescale forwatts
- 60 RPM. See fig. ??.
Shouldtherebeadeviation,
dismantlethe chain guard.Seefig.
??.
Adjusttothe correct positionby
meansoftheadjustingscrewand
lockingnut.Seefig.??.

BRAKE BELT CONTACT SURFACE - BRAKE BELT
Thebrakebelt should beregularlycheckedto ensure thatithas not suffered execessive wear.Ifitlooks
wornitshould be replaced.
Depositsof dirt onthebrake belt andonthe contact surfacemaycause the unittooperate unevenly and
willalsowear down thebrakebelt. The brake beltcontactof the flywheelsurfaceshouldthen be gro-
undoffwith a fine sandpaperandany dust removedwithaclean dry cloth.
Dismantlecover see
”REPLACEMENTBRAKEBELT”.
Setthetensiondeviceto min load.
Loosenthe brake beltsomewhat at theadjustment bolt andtake off thebrakebelt totheside. Grind
witha fine sandpaper.See fig. 12.
Grindingiseasier toperformifasecondindividualcautiouslyand carefull pedalsthecycle.
Irregularitieson the brakebeltcontact surface areremovedby means ofa fine sandpaperor an
abrasivecloth.Otherwise unnecessary wearonthe brake beltmayoccurand the unitcanbecome
noisy.
Alwayskeep the brakebelt contact surfaceclean and dry.
Nolubricant is allowedtobe used.
We recommend toreplacethebrake belt whencleaningthe contact surface.
Asregards assembly andadjustmentof the brakebelt,see previous page.

Fig.11
Bromsbana
Slipduk
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Fig.12 Fig.13
Låsfjäder
Kedjelås
Kedjespel
Kedjesträckare
Axelmutter
CLEANING THE BRAKE SURFACE
Releasethetensioncontrolsothat the brake groovesits loosearoundtheflywheel.Thenpulloff the
frictionband fromthewheel.
Rubbingdowncanbe carried out moreeasilyifsomeonesitson the bicycle andpedalsslowlyand
carefully.
Unevennessinthebrake groove should beremovedwithfineabrasive paper or abrasivecloth.
Otherwisethefrictionbandwill sufferfromexcessivewearandnoise will occur.Then wipecleanwitha
drycloth.
Keepthebrake groove cleananddryat all times.Undernocircumstances use lubricant.
Whennecessarychange the frictionbandat the sametimeas you clean thebrake groove.
Lubricantmust not beusedon the brakegroove.
Abrasivecloth
Brake groove

CHAIN 1/2" x 1/8"
Checkatregular intervals that the chain iscorrectlytensionedandsufficientlylubricated.Atthe mid-
pointofitsfree length the chain should havefreeplayofminimum5mm,seefig.At20mmplaythe
chainshouldbetightened.Otherwiseabnormalwearwilloccur both on the chain and onthe chain
wheel.Onaccountofthis it is recommendedthattheamountofplay is kept asclosetotheminimumas
possible.Whenthechainhasbecomesolongthatit can no longer be tightenedwith the chaintightener
itshould be changedfora new one.
Slackenthelower chain guardattachment.Removethe screws ontheupperside of theguards.The
guardsshouldfirstbeslidback a little, then theycanbecompletelyremoved.
Whenadjustingthechain slacken the axlenutsonthebrake wheel. The hubandaxlecanthen be slid
backandforth by slackening or tightening thenutsonthechaintightener.Afterwardsretightenthenuts
onthehubaxle.
Theholddownspringsonthechainconnectinglinksmustbeassembledwiththe closed end in the
directionofmotion of the chain.Plierscanbe used toremoveandassemble the holddownsprings,see
fig.
NBThe wheel must be alignedparalleltotheframe’scentreline.Otherwise noise can arise fromthe
chainas it canhavea tendency toget caught onthecog teeth.
Thenreassembleaccording to theabovebut in reverseorder.
Play Hold down springs Chain connecting links Chain Chain tightener

Fig.14 Fig.15
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REPLACEMENT of SENSOR
FOR ELECTRONIC METER
Remov ethe left chain cover as
described on page ??.
Take it apart at the cable connectors.
Loosen and remove the sensor screws.
Replace the sensor and assemble again
accordin to the above in reverse order.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE FREEWHEEL SPROCKET
Removeleftandrightframe cover.For more info see”REPLACEMENTOF BRAKE BELT”.
Dismantlethechain as describedonpage10.
Loosentheaxlenutsand remove the flywheel. Removetheaxlenut,washer, chainadjusterandspacer
onthe freewheelsprocket side. Placethe specialremover (part No. 9100-14) inthe adapterand place
thespacer and axlenutoutside. Seefig14.
NOTE:Donot tighten theaxlenutcompletely. Itmustbe possible to loosentheadapter-sprockethalfa
turn.
Replacesprocket-adapter and assemble the newparts in reverseorder accordingto the above.
LUBRICATION SPROCKET
Thesprocketshould be lubricatedwitha few dropsofoil once a year.Inclinethe cycle somewhatto
makeit easier fortheoil to reachthebearing. See fig15.

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Inspection routines
Check
thatthechainrunsevenlyandthat there is no playinthecrankbearing
thatthecrank bearing is properlyhomeonthe crank axle
thatthepedals rotate smoothly andthatthepedal axle isfreefromdirt
thatthepedal axle isproperlyhome on the crank
thatthetoe clip strapsarein good condition
thatthebrakewheelispositionedcentrallyandrotates evenly
thatthe threads onthe locking knobsfor the handlebarsandthe seataregreased
thatthethrust washer is presentonthehandlebar and seat lockingdevices
thattheseatclamp is well tightened
thatthefrictionband does not showsignsofexcessivewear
thatthepedalsand chain are lubricated
Crank bearing
Thedeepgrooveballbearingsinthe crank bearing are lubricatedfor lifeandnormallydonotrequire
anyattention.Ifa fault in thebearingisobserved or suspected thencontactaspecialist.
Brake wheel bearing
Thebearingsinthebrakewheelare lubricated for life and normallydonotrequireanyattention.Ifa
faultinthebearing is observed orsuspectedthencontacta specialist.
THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR EXERCISE
Thehumanbodyis built for action–notforrest. Once upon atimethiswasa necessity: the strugglefor
survivaldemanded goodphysicalcondition.Butoptimal functioncanonlybeachievedbyregularly
exposingtheheart,circulation,muscles,tendons,skeletonandnervoussystemtosomeloading,i.e.
training.
Inthe old daysthebody got itsexerciseboth in workand at leisure.Inour modern society, however,
machineshavetakenoveraneverincreasingshareofthetaskswhichwereformerlyaccomplishedwith
muscularpoweralone.Ourlifehasatanacceleratedtempobeendominatedbysitting,ridingandlying.
Thus,the naturalandvitalstimulationthat tissuesandinternalorgansreceivethroughphysicalexercise
haslargelydisappeared. Certain tissues suchasmuscles, bone and bloodandalsoa number ofbodily
functionscanadaptto inactivity –andtostress.Studies have proved thatifyouuse 30 minutes for
exerciselike briskwalking,running,bicycling,swimmingorskiing2-3timesaweek, yourconditionhas
beenimprovedbysome15percent after a few months.Theefficiencyoftheheartmusclewill increase
andjointsandmuscles grow in strength. Thecapillarydensityincreasesinthetrainedmuscleandtheir
enzymaticactivitiesare enhanced. The bodyadaptstothe new demands.Theperceivedexertionat a
givenrateof exercise becomes reduced.
With increased physical activity fatness is concentrated, the appetite functions “safer”, you can eat more
withoutriskforoverweightandtherebytheriskoflack of important essential food nutrientsdecreases.
Formany individualstheeffectofhabitualphysicalactivity alsoimprovesthewellbeingandit is agood
feelingto have apotentialtocopewithstrainingsituations.

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What kind of exercise to choose?
1. Youshouldhavefunwhenexercising.Choosesomethingyoufindpleasureindoingregularly.
2. To getogoodeffectoutofthe training youshouldchooseaform of exercisethatengageslarge
musclegroups.Thenthe demand of increasedbloodflowandoxygentransport will be sogreatthat
heartwillincreaseitspumpcapacity.Jogging,calesthenics,aerobicdancing,bicycling,swimming,
skiingandwalkingareexcellentexamples ofexercisesmeetingthisrequirement.
INAFEWMONTHSYOUCANGET10-15YEARSYOUNGER
Ifyoucycle 30 minutesafew times a weekyoucan lower yourconditionagewith 10-15 years!
Scientificallythisis described as areductiononthebiologicalage.Externally,youareyourusualself.
Internally, however,youfeelmuchyounger. In other words:Youcan work harder.Youfeelmorealert
andhealthy.Yourability tohandlestressandproblems increases. There arefewbetterwaysto improve
yourphysicalconditionthantocycle. It does not over-taxyourjoints.Itbuildsupyourcondition
progressivelyandatyourownpace – and you canmakeyourtrainingfitweatherconditions.
DOILOOSE WEIGHTWHENI CYCLING?
Yes!Youdo losecalories.Afewmileson your bike everydayover one year, youwillhavelost the
equivalentof20pounds of body fat.You will achieve best results if you combineexercisewithhealthier
eating.Alittleless sugar,lessbutteronyourbread or less fatinyourfryingpan.Andafewmiles on your
bikeevery day.In a yearyouwill have lost20 pounds.
DO I GET STRONGER?
Cyclingstrengthensthemusclesoftheback,abdomenandlegs.Dailychoresbecomeeasier.Cycling
alsomakesyourheartstronger.Your pulse rate getslowerevenwhenyouexert yourself a littleextra.
Regularexercisealsohasafavourable influence on high blood pressures.
HOW DO I TRAIN?
1. Warm up 3-5minutes with alowpedal resistance. Pedalabout 12 mph(20km/h).
2. Increase the resistanceuntil youfeelthetraining“somewhathard”.Keepthe speed for 2-5 minutes.
Getoffthe Ergometerandrest a fewminutes.Cycle again andthenrest.Trainatyourown pace
andwitha comfortable pedalresistance.Afterafew weeks youcanincrease the resistance.
3. Before ending, pedal afew minutes with alight resistance, inorder to stepdown your training.
Totaltimeabout30minutes.
Strengthtraining:
1. Giveyourselfathoroughwarm-up.
2. Pedal with a heavy resistancefor 5-10 seconds, then rest45-60 seconds.Repeat this 5-10times.
Itisagoodideatocombine your cycle training with gymnastics for 5 minutes, as this will give you a
physiologically well-balancedformoftraining.
(Elderlypeople andphysically weakpersons shouldconsult adoctor beforestarting their
training.)

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