Taurus TF-ERGO-X User manual

TFERGOX.01.05
Exercise bike ERGO X
Assembly and Operating Instructions
TF-ERGO-X

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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
2.4 Further Information 16
2.4.1 Adjusting the seat post and saddle 16
2.4.2 Changing the batteries 16
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
3.1 Console Display 17
3.2 Button Functions 19
3.3 Turning on and o the equipment 20
3.4 Programmes 22
3.4.1 Quick Start 22
3.4.2 Interval 20-10 Mode 24
3.4.3 Interval 10-20 Mode 25
3.4.4 Interval Custom mode 26
3.4.5 Target Time Mode 28
3.4.6 Target Distance Mode 29
3.4.7 Target Calories Mode 30
3.4.8 Target HR Mode 31
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 32
4.1 General Instructions 32
4.2 Transportation Wheels 32
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 33
5.1 General Instructions 33
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 33
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 34
6 DISPOSAL 34
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 35

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 36
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 36
8.2 Parts List 37
8.3 Exploded Drawing 39
9 WARRANTY 40
10 CONTACT 42

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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a high-quality equipment of the brand Taurus®. Taurus® oers sports and
tness equipment for the sophisticated home sport and the equipment of tness studios and
business customers.WithTaurus® tness equipment, the focus is on what sport is all about: maximum
performance! Therefore, the equipment is 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.sport-tiedje.com.
Legal Notice
Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness
International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany
Management:
Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel
No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547
Disclaimer
©2010 Taurus® is a registered brand of the company SportTiedje 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.
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!
LNOTICE
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 distance in km
+ calories burnt in kcal
+ heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap)
+ Watt
+ cadence (rotations per minute)
+ speed in km/h
+ training time in min
+ Target heart rate
Resistance system: Air resistance system
Total number of training programs: 8
User dened programs: 1
Quick Start program: 1
Target programs: 3
Interval programs: 2
Heart rate controlled programs: 1
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 80 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 72,4 kg
Package dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1320 mm x 370 mm x 870 mm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1240 mm x 380 mm x 1440 mm
Maximum user weight: 160 kg / 352 lbs

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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. Make sure that you leave
at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the
equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the
equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on
each side and 45 cm in front of and behind 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.
LNOTICE
+ 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.