Taurus Ergo-X Classic Air Bike User manual

TF
CVEB2606.01.05
Taurus Ergo-X Classic Air Bike
max. 150 kg
~ 45 Min.
CM
54 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
L 140 | W 61 | H 126
SKU: CVEB2606

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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
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15
3.1 Console Display 15
3.2 Button Functions 16
3.3 First Steps 17
3.4 Sleep Mode 17
3.5 Programmes 18
3.5.1 Quick Start Programme 18
3.5.2 Interval 10/20 and Interval 20/10 19
3.5.3 Interval Custom 20
3.5.4 Target Time, Target Distance and Target Calories 22
3.5.5 Target HR 23
3.6 Changing the Units 24
3.7 Battery Compartment 24
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 25
4.1 General Instructions 25
4.2 Transportation Wheels 25
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 26
5.1 General Instructions 26
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 26
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 27
6 DISPOSAL 27
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 28

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 29
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 29
8.2 Parts List 30
8.3 Exploded Drawing 33
9 WARRANTY 34
10 CONTACT 36

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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing quality training equipment from the TAURUS brand. Taurus oers sports and
tness equipment for home users with high demands on quality, functionality and longevity. Also,
Taurus is a well-known and experienced brand for equipping professional rooms for tness studios
and business customers. The focus of Taurus tness equipment is on what matters most in sports:
maximum performance!Therefore, the devices are 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.taurus-tness.com.
Disclaimer
©2011 Taurus® is a registered brand of the company Sport-Tiedje 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.
This tness equipment is suitable for home use, semi-professional use and commercial or
professional use. The semi-professional sector includes, for example, institutional facilities such
as hospitals, schools, hotels and associations. Professional use refers to commercial use, e.g. in a
tness studio.

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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.
Due to ongoing changes and software optimisations, the manual may have to be
updated. If you notice any discrepancies during assembly or use, please refer to
the manual uploaded to the webshop. The latest manual is always available there.
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!
NOTICE
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
LCD display of:
+ Training time in min
+ Speed in km/h or ml/h
+ Distance in km or ml
+ Calories in kcal
+ Heart rate (when using a chest strap)
+ Watt
Programmes in total: 8
Quick Start programme: 1
Interval programmes: 3 (one of them user-dened)
Target programmes: 3
Heart rate controlled programme: 1
Weight and Dimensions
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.: 62.5 kg
Article weight (net, excl. packaging) approx.: 53.5 kg
Package dimensions (LxWxH) approx.: 132 cm x 27.5 cm x 89 cm
Set-up dimensions (LxWxH) approx.: 140 cm x 61 cm x 126 cm
Maximum user weight: 150 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.

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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.
NOTICE
+ 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.

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Right
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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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2.3 Assembly
Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.
NOTICE
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: Assembly of the front and rear stabilizer
1. Mount the front stabilizer
(15) to the main frame (16)
with two at washers (5)
and two bolts (3).
2. Mount the rear stabilizer (4)
to the main frame (16) with
two at washers (5) and two
bolts (3).
3. Tighten the bolts.
Step 2: Assembly of the seat
1. Slide the vertical seat post (10) into the seat post
housing of the main frame (16).
2. Loosen and pull out the adjustment knob (9) and
x the seat post (10) with the adjustment knob (9)
to the main frame (16).
⚠CAUTION
Within the next step, make sure that the
adjustment knob (9) audibly engages into one of
the adjustment holes of the seat post (10).
3. Let the adjustment knob (9) snap back into
one of the adjustment holes and re-tighten the
adjustment knob (9).
4. Slide the seat post (12) on the vertical seat post (10)
and tighten the bolt (48).
5. Mount the seat (13) to the seat post (12) and tighten
the bolts under the seat.

Anaerobic Adhesive
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Step 3: Assembly of the handlebars and the console
ATTENTION
Before assembling the handelbars apply some of the
anaerobic adhesive on the handlebar (see Figure).
1. Mount the left handlebar (18) to the main frame (16)
with the spring washer (92).
2. Mount the left handlebar (18) to the drive
assembly(11) with one bolt (78), one at washer (5),
one spring washer (95) and one nut (79).
3. Repeat the steps for the other side.
4. Mount the bottle holder (72) to the main frame (16)
with two screws (73).
5. Insert the provided batteries into the battery
compartment of the console (83). Pay attention to the correct polarity.
6. Mount the console (83) to the main frame (16) with four screws (73).
7. Tighten the screws and bolts.

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Step 4: Assembly of the pedals
NOTICE
+ The pedals (1L & 1R) are marked with an
“L“ and an “R“ for left and
right.
+ The right crank arm is in
sitting position on the
right side.
1. Attach the left pedal (1L)
to the left crank arm by
turning the pedal (1L)
counterclockwise
onto the crank
arm.
2. Attach the right
pedal (1R) to the
right crank arm
by turning the pedal
(1R) clockwise onto the
crank arm.
⚠CAUTION
Make sure to
screw in the pedals
completely.
Step 5: Alignment of the feet
If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the equipment by turning the setting screws under the
stabilizers.
1. Lift the equipment on the desired side and rotate the setting screws.
2. Rotate the screws clockwise in order to remove them and to raise the equipment.
3. Rotate them counterclockwise in order to lower the equipment.

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
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
Display Description
RPM + Display of the rotations per minute
+ Display range: 0–199
SPEED + Display of the current speed in km/h or ml/h
+ Display range: 0–99.9
TIME
+ Display of the training time
+ Display range: 00:00–1:59:59
+ Setting range: 00:01:00–1:59:00 (increments of 1 minute)
DISTANCE
+ Display of the distance in km or ml
+ Display range: 0.0–999.9
+ Setting range: 0.0–999.9 (increments of 1 km or ml)
CALROIES
+ Display of the calories in kcal
+ Display range: 0–999
+ Setting range: 0.0–999

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WATT + Display of Watt
+ Display range: 0–1999
PULSE
⚠WARNING
Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate
measurement of this equipment may be inaccurate. Various factors
can aect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The heart rate
measurement serves only as a training aid.
+ Display of the heart rate
+ Display range: 0–30–230
TOTAL TIME + Display of the total training time
READY + Display of the start countdown before a new interval
WORK + Indicates the working or resting phase during an interval training
REST
3.2 Button Functions
Button Description
START + Start or pause training
+ Resume training in stop mode
STOP
+ Stop the training
+ Clear all settings
+ Hold two 2 sec. to reset and restart the console
▼+ Decrease the setting values
▲+ Increase the setting values
10/20 INTERVAL + Quick access to the interval programmes:
+ 10/20
+ 20/10
+ Custom
20/10 INTERVAL
CUSTOM INTERVAL
TARGET TIME + Quick access to the target programmes:
+ Time
+ Distance
+ Calories
+ Heart Rate
TARGET DISTANCE
TARGET CALORIES
TARGET HEART RATE
ENTER + Conrm settings
+ Enter the programme

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3.3 First Steps
After starting the console, a signal sounds and the display fully lights up (Fig. 1). Then the display
shows the wheel diameter (Fig. 2) and enters setting mode for setting the age (Fig 3).
To set the age, press the ▼ or ▲ button and press ENTER to conrm.
The console enters the main menu and the following elements will ash for 1 second each in the
sequence of:
INTERVAL10/20 →INTERVAL20/10 →INTERVAL CUSTOM →READY →WORK →REST →TIME →
DISTANCE →CALORIE →WATTS →SPEED →RPM →♥
NOTICE
If the console receives no signal (RPM or input) for 30 seconds, the console enters sleep mode.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
3.4 Sleep Mode
If the console receives no signal (RPM or input) for up to 30 seconds within the main menu or the
programme is paused for more than 5 minutes, the console enters sleep mode.
+ To exit the sleep mode within the main menu, press any button or start training.
+ To exit the sleep mode within the paused programme, press START.

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3.5 Programmes
A total of 8 programmes are available:
+ Quick Start programme: 1
+ Interval programmes: 3 (one of them user-dened)
+ Target programmes: 4 (one of them heart rate controlled)
3.5.1 Quick Start Programme
⚠WARNING
Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment
may be inaccurate. Various factors can aect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The
heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid.
NOTICE
Heart rate measurement is only possible with a compatible chest strap.
1. To start the Quick Start programme press START within the main menu.
A signal sounds for 1 second and the values for TOTAL TIME, TIME, DISTANCE,
CALORIES are counted up. Also the values for WATTS, SPEED, RPM and PULSE are
shown (Fig. 4).
NOTICE
+ If no pulse signal is received, PULSE shows P (Fig. 4).
+ If the console receives no signal (RPM or input) for 30 seconds, a short
signal sounds and the console enters sleep mode.
2. To pause the programme, press START again.
A signal sounds for 0,5 seconds every 30 seconds and all values are displayed and
ashing every 4 seconds.
3. To resume the programme, press START.
4. To stop the programme, press STOP.
A signal sounds for 1 second and the values for TOTAL TIME, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATTS, SPEED,
RPM and PULSE will be shown for 30 seconds.
NOTICE
+ The display of the values for WATTS, SPEED, RPM switches every 5 seconds between AVG
and MAX.
+ The display of the PULSE switches every 5 seconds between 65%, 85% and MAX.
Fig. 4

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3.5.2 Interval 10/20 and Interval 20/10
Two pre-set interval programmes are available. These programmes are devided into 8 cycles.You can
choose between 10/20 or 20/10 (WORK/REST).
⚠WARNING
Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment
may be inaccurate. Various factors can aect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The
heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid.
NOTICE
Heart rate measurement is only possible with a compatible chest strap.
1. To start an pre-set interval training, press the respective button and press ENTER to conrm.
The interval icon of the chosen interval is shown in the display and a signal sounds for 1 second.
A countdown counts from 3 to 0 and READY ashes once per second. The WORK sequence starts
afterwards(Fig. 5 & 6).
The values for TOTAL TIME, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES are counted up. Also the values for WATTS, SPEED,
RPM and PULSE are shown (Fig. 6–8).
NOTICE
+ If no pulse signal is received, PULSE shows P.
+ If the console receives no signal (RPM or input) for 30 seconds, a short signal sounds and the
console enters sleep mode.
During the WORK sequence WORK ashes once per second. After the WORK sequence the REST sequence
starts. The display shows REST and REST ashes and a signal sounds once per second (Fig. 6 & 7).
The nished cycles are shown within the display below TOTAL TIME.
2. To pause the programme, press START.
3. To resume the programme, press START again.
4. To end the programme, press STOP or nish the interval training.
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A signal sounds for 1 second and the values for TOTAL TIME, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATTS, SPEED,
RPM and PULSE will be shown for 30 seconds.
NOTICE
+ The display of the values for WATTS, SPEED, RPM switches every 5 seconds between AVG
and MAX.
+ The display of the PULSE switches every 5 seconds between 65%, 85% and MAX.
3.5.3 Interval Custom
⚠WARNING
Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment
may be inaccurate. Various factors can aect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The
heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid.
NOTICE
Heart rate measurement is only possible with a compatible chest strap.
1. To enter the custom interval programm press the respective button and press ENTER to conrm.
The interval icon of the chosen interval is shown in the display and a signal sounds for 1 second (Fig 9).
2. To set the number of cycles (1–99), press ▼ or ▲ and press ENTER to conrm.
A signal sounds and the console changes to the WORK time setting option (Fig. 10).
NOTICE
The time can be set from 0:01–9:59.
3. To set the time for the WORK sequence, press ▼ or ▲ and press ENTER to conrm.
A signal sounds and the console changes to the REST time setting option (Fig. 11).
4. To set the time for the REST sequence, press ▼ or ▲ and press ENTER to conrm.
A countdown counts from 3 to 0 and READY ashes once per second and the WORK sequence starts
afterwards (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12