Taurus Ultra Trainer User manual

TFUT.01.01
Assembly and operating instructions
ELLIPTICAL ULTRA TRAINER
TF-UT

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand Taurus®,
the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. Taurus® oers a wide range of home
tness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing
machines. Taurus® equipment is the optimal equipment for all those who want to
train at home independent of goals and tness level. For further information please
visit www.sport-tiedje.com or www.taurus-tness.com.
SAFETY NOTICE
Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly and rst
use. These instructions are intended to ensure speedy assembly and
explain safe usage. Make sure that all people exercising with the
equipment (in particular children and persons with limited physical, sensory, mental or
motor capabilities) are informed about these instructions and its content in advance.
In case of doubt, a responsible person 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 follow the instructions carefully 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 equipment is suitable for home use and semi-professional use (e. g., hospitals,
clubs, hotels, schools, etc.).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when
ordering replacement parts.

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CONTENT
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical data 6
1.2 Personal safety 7
1.3 Set-up place 8
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 8
2.1 General instructions 8
2.2 Errors and error diagnosis 9
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 10
3 ASSEMBLY 11
3.1 Package contents 11
3.2 Assembly instructions 13
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21
4.1 Console display 21
4.2 Button functions 22
4.3 Turning on and o the equipment 23
4.4 Programmes 25
4.4.1 Quick Start 25
4.4.2 Manual Modus 26
4.4.3 Valley / Hill Valley / High Land Rift Valley mode 27
4.4.4 Interval 10/20 / Interval 20/10 / Interval MAX 28
4.4.5 Heart Rate Control 30
4.4.6 Recovery 31
4.5 Check or delate saved data 31
5 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 34
5.1 Heart rate measuring 34
5.2 10 tips for eective ergometer training 37
5.3 Designing a workout 38
5.4 Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 40
5.5 Workout journal 42

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6 WARRANTY INFORMATION 43
7 DISPOSAL 45
8 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 46
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 47
9.1 Service hotline 47
9.2 Serial number and model name 47
9.3 Parts list 48
9.4 Exploded drawing 50

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
LCD display of
+training distance
+calories burnt in kcal
+heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap)
+watts
+cadence (rotations per minute)
+speed
+training time in min
+calorie burn rate per minute
Resistance system: Hybrid air and magnetic resistance system
Total number of training programs: 11
User dened programs: 3
Heart rate controlled programs: 4
Weight and dimensions::
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 85 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 82,5 kg
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1160 mm x 780 mm x 1690 mm
Maximum user weight: 160 kg / 352 lbs

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1.2 Personal safety
+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.
+Please note that working out excessively can seriously damage your health. Please
also be aware that heart rate monitoring systems might be imprecise.
+The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for lower
body training for adults.
+Any other usage is prohibited and potentially dangerous. The contract partner
cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper use.
+The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+Before starting your training, make yourself familiar with all of the equipment‘s
functions and setting options. Have an expert explain the correct usage of the
product to you.
+Make sure that nobody is in the range of motion of the equipment while exercising.
+Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewelry and other
objects well clear of moving parts.
+During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing.
When selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole – preferably
this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials. Shoes with heels,
leather soles, studs or spikes are not suitable. Never work out in bare feet.
+It is also important to take note of the information given in the workout instructions
for creating a workout plan.
+At the rst signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, diculty in breathing or
other abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and, if necessary,
consult your physician.
+Without prior agreement from your authorized contract partner, opening the
equipment is prohibited.

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1.3 Set-up place
+The equipment should only be used indoors, in a suciently heated and dry area
(ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be
used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.The
equipment should only be stored in surroundings with an ambient temperature
between 5°C and 45°C.
+The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to
any draughts.
+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 (at least
1.50 m). Furthermore, the equipment should not be set up in main entrances or on
escape routes.
+Always keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and grounds and make sure
that the cable is not stuck somewhere or becomes a„trip hazard“.
+No objects of any type should be inserted into the openings of the equipment.
+The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in
the oor should be leveled out.
+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.
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2.1 General instructions
+Please check if all parts and tools belonging to the equipment are included in the
delivery and if there is any transport damage. If there are any complaints, please
contact your contract partner directly.
+Some of the nuts and bolts to be used in assembly are already pre-mounted in
order to make set-up as easy as possible.
+The equipment must be assembled by adults. In case of doubt, ask for assistance
from another person with technical skills.
+Keep children away from the equipment during assembly, because small parts are
included in the delivery and may be swallowed.
+Make sure that you have enough space (at least 1.50 m) in every direction during
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+Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around
to avoid danger of suocation for children.
+Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in
order to avoid damage to the equipment and to the oor (scratches).
+Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the oor next to
each other.
+Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according
to the illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously.
+First loosen all parts and check for their correct tting. Then tighten the screws
using a tool.
+Modications to the design or improper repairs may pose a hazard to the user and
should not be carried out. The product warranty may be void as a result.
+Only authorized service technicians are permitted to carry out all servicing and/or
repairs – it excludes maintenance and care.
+Damaged or worn components may impair your safety and the lifespan of
the equipment. You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn
components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment
should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use
original Taurus® spare parts.
+Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
+In order to be able to guarantee the constructively dened safety level of this
equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least
once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner).
+The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt and sweat using a damp cloth. The
use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (e. g.
sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (e. g. console).
2.2 Faults and troubleshooting
The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production. Nevertheless,
errors or malfunctions on the equipment may occur. Individual parts are often the
cause of faults and replacement is usually sucient. Please use the following overview
to see the ve most common errors and how to repair them. If the equipment still
does not work properly, please contact your contract partner.

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Problem Cause Solution
Crackling noise in pedal
area Loose pedals Tighten the pedals
Equipment wobbles Equipment is not level Adjust the supporting feet
Handlebar/saddle wobbles Screws are loose Tighten screws
Display does not turn on
Power is disconnected Check all plug connections and
see if the plug is plugged in
No pulse reading
• Sources of interference in
the room
• Using a chest strap:
- Unsuitable chest strap
- Chest strap is incorrectly
positioned
- Batteries are empty
• Eliminate sources of interference
(e. g. mobile phone, loudspeaker,
etc.)
• Use a suitable chest strap (see
recommended accessories)
• Reposition the chest strap and/
or moisten the electrodes
• Charge the batteries
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
The following routine work must be done in the specied time intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly Twice a year
Display console C I
Tighten the pedals I
Plastic cover C I
Legends: C = cleaning; I = inspect

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3 ASSEMBLY
3.1 Package contents
Warning: Be careful while unpacking
Place the box at on the oor so that the upper cover can be removed. Remove the
parts (i. e., handles, pedal tubes, rear base, console, etc.) from the upper styrofoam 1
and 2. Remove the styrofoam completely.
POLYFOAM(1)
POLYFOAM(2)

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Parts list

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Parts list

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3.2 Assembly instructions
Before starting assembly, look carefully through the individual assembly steps
shown and assemble the equipment in the order indicated.
Step 1: Be careful while unpacking
(1) Place the box at on the oor and remove the
upper box at rst.
(2) Lift the main frame and remove the styrofoam.
Place the main frame on an even oor.
Note: For safety reasons, removing the main frame
and the assembly itself should be done by at least
two persons.
A
A
Z2
PAPER TUBE
6 m/m5 m/m
Z1
J2
Step 2: Preparation of the assembly
(1) Remove the four pre-mounted screws
(Z2) from the paper roll (Z1). Repeat this
step on the other side.
(2) Remove the pre-mounted screw (J2)
and the paper roll.
Note: The J2 screws are required for the
following assembly. However, the parts
Z1 and Z2 are no longer required.
A
A
Z2
PAPER TUBE
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Step 3: Assembly of the front base
(1) Mount the front base (B) with the screw (J2) and the washer (J3) on the bracket of
the main frame (A).
Note: The J2 screws were removed ac-
cording to gure 2.
Step 4: Assembly of the rear base
(1) Mount the rear base (C) with the
screw (J4) and the washer (J9) on the
bracket of the main frame (A).
(2) After the assembly, you can place the
machine completely on the oor.
Note: Align the levelling feet (C5) at the
bottom of the rear base so that the ma-
chine stands even and stable.
BA
J2
J3
6 m/m
6 m/m
J4
A
J9
C
C5
BA
J2
J3 6 m/m
6 m/m
J4
A
J9
C
C5
BA
J2
J3
6 m/m
6 m/m
J4
A
J9
C
C5
BA
J2
J3
6 m/m
6 m/m
J4
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J9
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Step 5: Assembly of the console upright post
(1) Connect the console cables (D1 and
A1).
(2) Slide the console upright post (D) on
the main frame (A).
(3) Tighten the screw (J1), see illustration
A.
Note: Please make sure that the cables
are correctly connected and that the ca-
bles are not clamped during the assem-
bly.
Step 6: Assembly of the console
(1) Remove four screws (G1) at the back
of the console (G).
(2) Connect the console cables (D1, G3,
G4) and the pulse cable (D4) with the
console. The pulse cables can be exch-
anged.
Note: Please make sure that the cables
are correctly connected. Push excess
cable in the console upright post (D).
Please make sure that the cables are not
clamped during the assembly of the con-
sole.
(3) At rst, tighten the four screws (G1)
manually and then with a screwdriver to
tighten the console (G) safely on the con-
sole upright post (D).
8 m/m
A
G
G1
D4
D1
G3
G4
D
A1
D
J1 J1
D1
View A
8 m/m
A
G
G1
D4
D1
G3
G4
D
A1
D
J1 J1
D1
View A
8 m/m
A
G
G1
D4
D1
G3
G4
D
A1
D
J1 J1
D1
View A
5 m/m
E1
E2
J8
E2
A
J8
J8
R
R
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Step 7: Assembly of the handles
(1) Mount the right handle (E2) with the screw (J8) on the shaft of the main frame (A).
(2) Mount the left handle (E1) with the screw (J8) on the shaft of the main frame (A).
Note: Please pay attention to the markings (R and L) on the connecting tube of the
handles and on the shaft in order to mount the handles correctly.
Step 8.1: Assembly of the treads
The left and right treads can be exchanged.
(1) Mount the tread (H1) with the screw (J5) on
the tread plate. Tighten the screw. Repeat this
step on the other side.
5 m/m
E1
E2
J8
E2
A
J8
J8
R
R
J5
H1
A
5 m/m
E1
E2
J8
E2
A
J8
J8
R
R
J5
H1
A
5 m/m
E1
E2
J8
E2
A
J8
J8
R
R
J5
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Step 8.2: Assembly of the upholstery
The left and the right upholsteries can be exchanged. The front and rear sides can be
exchanged as well.
(1) Insert the upholstery (H2) in the front clip of the tread (H1), see illustration A.
(2) Insert the upholstery in the rear clip of the tread (H2), see illustration B.
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Step 9: Use the keys for setting the resistance
When the console is turned on, press the keys on the little handles to set the resistan-
ce. Press +LOAD on the right side to increase the resistance. Press -LOAD on the left
side to reduce it.
Step 10: Transport the equipment
When you want to move the equipment to another place, just tilt it on both connec-
ting tubes (big handles) until the transport wheels touch the oor. Move the machine
to the preferred place. Lower the machine carefully. If required, align the levelling
feet once again to ensure the stability of the machine itself.
WARNING: Never tilt the machine on your own but always with at least two persons.
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Step 11: Assembly of the cable
Plug the power plug in the connection jack on the main frame of the machine, before
you connect the power cable to the socket.
Step 12: Additional features
(1) It is recommended to pedal backwards, because it is more comfortable and oers
a more intensive training.
(2) Adjustable holder for smartphone/tablet
(3) USB Port beside the console as charging station
(4) Cup holder
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