Taurus DARWIN FB50 User manual

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Art. No. DF-FB50
DARWIN weight bench FB50
L 129 | W 43 | H 36
Assembly Instructions

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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 10
2.3 Assembly 13
3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 15
3.1 General Instructions 15
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16
4.1 General Instructions 16
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 16
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 17
5 DISPOSAL 17
6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 18
7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 19
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name 19
7.2 Parts List 20
7.3 Exploded Drawing 21
8 WARRANTY 22
9 CONTACT 24

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Dear customer,
thank you for choosing Darwin tness equipment. With Darwin tness equipment we oer rst class
home sports equipment at a great price point. Darwin exercise bikes and strength machines are easy
to use, have a space-saving design and look really good. With our equipment we want to support you
in reaching your athletic goals, no matter if you want to lose weight or train for the national triathlon.
If you have any further questions, please contact us, we are looking forward to hearing from you and
wish you lots of fun during your training!
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
©2015 Darwin® 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.
The equipment is only suitable for home use. The equipment is not suitable for semi-professional
(e.g. hospitals, associations, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studios).

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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!
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
Weight and Dimensions
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): 14.75 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 13 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 120 cm x 31 cm x 18 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 129 cm x 43 cm x 36 cm
Folded dimensions (L x W x H): 120 cm x 43 cm x 18 cm
Maximum load (user + weights): 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.
+ If your equipment provides a safety key, the clip of the safety key must be attached to your
clothing before starting your training. In the event of a fall, the EMERGENCY STOP of the
equipment can be initiated.
+ 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
+ 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.
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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10 - Seat cushion (1x)
7 - Left backrest frame (1x) 8 - Backrest support (1x) 9 - Backrest cushion (1x)
4 - Foot tube (1x) 5 - Carriage (1x) 6 - Right backrest frame (1x)
1 - Main frame (1x) 2 - Support frame (1x) 3 - Base frame (2x)

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11 - Knob (2x) 12 - Small cover (2x) 13 - Big cover (4x)
14 - Carriage sleeve
(2x)
15 - Backrest frame cap
(4x)
16 - M10*180mm
hex bolt (2x)
17 - M10*100mm
hex bolt (1x)
18 - M10*75mm
hex bolt (1x)
19 - M8*20mm
hex bolt (11x)
20 - M8*50mm
hex bolt (4x)
21 - M10 washer
(8x)
22 - M8 washer
(15x)
23 - M10 locknut
(4x) 24 - Bushing (2x)
Hardware pack

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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.
LNOTICE
+ 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.
+ If you have diculty recognising the graphics, we recommend that you open and/or
download the PDF instructions stored in the webshop on your end device (e.g. smartphone,
tablet or PC). There you have the option of zooming in closer. Please note that the Adobe
Acrobat Reader programme must be installed on your end device in order to open the le.
+ Some parts might be pre-assembled.
Step 1: Assembly of the Frames, Part 1
1. Slide the carriage (5) onto the main frame (1)
with the short knob (11S).
2. Attach the base frame (3) to the support frame
(2) with three bolts (19) and three washers (22).
3. Attach the foot tube (4) to the support frame (2)
with one bolt (19) and one washer (22).
4. Slide the small covers (12) onto the foot tube (4).
Step 2: Assembly of the Frames, Part 2
1. Attach the second base frame (3) to the main
frame (1) with three bolts (19) and three washers
(22).
2. Attach the support frame (2) to the main frame
(1) with one bolt (18), one washer (21), one
locknut (23) and the long knob (11L).

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Step 3: Assembly of the Backrest Frames and Backrest Support
LNOTICE
Two bushings (24) are pre-assembled to the
main frame (1).
1. Attach the right and left backrest frames (6
& 7) to the main frame (1) with one bolt (16),
two washers (21) and one locknut (23).
2. Attach the backrest support (8) to the right
and left backrest frames (6 & 7) with one bolt
(16), two washers (21) and one locknut (23).
3. Attach the backrest support (8) to the carriage
(5) with one bolt (17), two washers (21) and
one locknut (23).
Step 4: Assembly of the Cushions
1. Attach the seat cushion (10) to the main frame
(1) with four bolts (19) and four washers (22).
2. Attach the backrest cushion (9) to the right
and left backrest frames (6 & 7) with four bolts
(20) and four washers (22).
3. Now tighten all bolts.

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3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
3.1 General Instructions
⚠WARNING
+ The storage location should be chosen so that improper use by third parties or children can
be prevented.
+ If your equipment does not have transportation wheels, the equipment must be
disassembled before transportation.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture, dust and dirt in the selected
storage location.The storage location should be dry and well ventilated and have a constant
ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C.

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4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 General Instructions
⚠WARNING
+ Do not make any improper changes to the equipment.
⚠CAUTION
+ Damaged or worn components may aect your safety and the life of the equipment.
Therefore, immediately replace damaged or worn components. In such a case, contact the
contract partner. The equipment must not be used until it has been repaired. If necessary,
use only original spare parts.
࣑ATTENTION
+ In addition to the instructions and recommendations for maintenance and care given here,
additional service and/or repair work may be necessary; this must only be carried out by
authorised service technicians.
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis
The equipment undergoes regular quality controls during production. Nevertheless, faults or
malfunctions may occur. Frequently, individual parts are responsible for these disturbances, an
exchange is usually sucient. Please refer to the following overview for the most common errors and
how to correct them. If the equipment still does not function properly, contact your contract partner.
Fault Cause Solution
Squeaking & cracking
noises
Screw connections loosened
or too tight
+ Check or lubricate screw connections
+ Check cable routing
Unit wobbles + Uneven ground
+ Loose screw connections
+ Align unit
+ Tighten screw connections

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4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar
To avoid damage from body sweat, the equipment must be cleaned with a damp towel (no solvents!)
after each training session.
The following routine tasks must be performed at the specied intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly Quarterly
Screw connections I
Cushions C
Legend: C = clean; I = inspect
5 DISPOSAL
At the end of its operational life, this equipment cannot be disposed of in normal household waste.
Instead, it must be disposed of via an recycling centre. Further information can be obtained from
your local authority‘s recycling service.
The materials can be recycled as per their symbols. Through the reuse, recycling
of materials or other forms of recovery of old equipment, you make an important
contribution to the protection of the environment.

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6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
To make your training experience even more ecient and pleasant, we recommend that you add
suiting accessories to your tness equipment. This could be a oor mat, for example, which makes
your tness equipment stand more securely and also protects the oor from falling sweat, but it
could also be additional handrails on some treadmills or silicone spray to keep moving parts in good
shape.
If you have purchased a tness machine with pulse training and want to train your
heart rate, we strongly recommend that you use a compatible chest strap, as this
ensures optimum transmission of the heart rate. You may want to buy additional
grips or weights for multi gyms.
Our range of accessories oers the highest quality and makes training even better.
If you would like to nd out more about compatible accessories, please go to the detail page of the
product in our webshop (the easiest way is to enter the article number in the search eld above) and
go to the recommended accessories on this page. Alternatively, you can use the QR code provided.
Of course, you can also contact our customer service: by telephone, e-mail, in one of our branches or
via our social media channels. We will be happy to advise you!
oor mat
chest strap
towels
silicone spray
chest strap contact gel

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7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name
In order to provide you with the best possible service, please have the model name, article number,
serial number, exploded drawing and parts list ready. The corresponding contact options can be
found in chapter 9 of this operating manual.
LNOTICE
The serial number of your equipment is unique. It's located on a white sticker.
Enter the serial number in the appropriate eld.
Serial number:
Brand / Category:
Darwin / weight bench
Model Name:
FB50
Article Number:
DF-FB50

01 Main Frame 1
02 Support Frame 1
03 Base Frame 2
04 Foot Tube 1
05 Carriage 1
06 Right Backrest Frame 1
07 Left Backrest Frame 1
08 Backrest Support 1
09 Backrest Cushion 1
10 Seat Cushion 1
11 Knob 2
12 Small Cover 2
13 Big Cover 4
14 Carriage Sleeve 2
15 Backrest Frame Cap 4
16 M10*180mm Hex Bolt 2
17 M10*100mm Hex Bolt 1
18 M10*75 Bolt 1
19 M8*20mm Hex Bolt 11
20 M8*50mm Hex Bolt 4
21 M10 Washer 8
22 M8 Washer 15
23 M10 Locknut 4
24 Bushing 2
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7.2 Parts List
No. Name Qty.