Taurus Iso User manual

TfSL7036.01.01
TF- Taurus Iso Abdominal Sterling
max. 150 kg
~ 90 Min.
CM
132 kg
Art. No. TF-SL7036
Assembly and Operating Instructions
L 162 | W 127 | H 164

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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 22
3.1 General Instructions 22
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 23
4.1 General Instructions 23
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 23
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 24
5 DISPOSAL 24
6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 25
7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 26
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name 26
7.2 Parts List 27
7.3 Exploded Drawing 31
8 WARRANTY 35
9 CONTACT 37

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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.
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.

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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
Weight and Dimensions
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) and article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.:
Box 1: 127.5 cm x 116.5 cm x 33 cm 75.8 kg
Box 2: 133.5 cm x 76.5 cm x 45 cm 75 kg
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 162 cm x 127 cm x 164 cm
Article weight (net, excl. packaging) approx.: 132 kg
Maximum user weight: 150 kg
Maximum load weight: 120 kg
Maximum storage load weight: 100 kg each
Class: S
NOTICE
This equipment is compatible with weight plates with a 50 mm hole and a maximum external
diameter of 450 mm (not included in the scope of delivery).

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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.
+ The owner must communicate all warnings and instructions to the user.
⚠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.
+ Always start each workout with a light warm-up and end with a cool-down phase.
+ Using the machine as a support during stretching exercises or attaching resistance bands,
ropes or other accessories to it, may cause injuries.
⚠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.
+ Be aware that if adjustment devices are left protruding, they may impede the user’s
movement.
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 free area in the direction from which the exercise equipment is accessed must be at
least 0.6 m larger than the exercise area.
+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.
+ If your device is to be mounted on the wall/ceiling, make sure that you use the appropriate
assembly material to avoid possible damages or personal injuries. The contractual partner
accepts no liability for this.
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.
+ For Class S and I equipment, the exercise equipment may only be used in areas where
access, supervision and control are specically regulated by the owner.

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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.
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.
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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Part no. Description Qty.
1 Left Frame ASSY 1
2 Right Frame ASSY 1
3 Base Crossmember 1
4 Rear Crossmember 1
Content of Box 1

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Content of Box 2
Part no. Description Qty.
5 Lower Pivoting ASSY 1
6 Foam Pad Mount ASSY 1
7 Upper Pivoting ASSY 1
8 Back Pad Mount ASSY 1
9 Connecting Rod ASSY 2
10 Foam Pad 2
11 Hip Pad 1
12 Seat Pad 1
13 Back Pad 1
14 Pivot Shaft 4
Manual 1
Hardware Pack 1
Manual
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.
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.
+ 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.
+ For better readability, the addition “ASSY” to the name of some assembly components has
been omitted in the assembly instructions. The abbreviation refers to components that
consist of more than one component but have been pre-assembled by factory. Please note
that the abbreviation is used in the parts lists and exploded drawings as it may be relevant
for ordering spare parts.
Required Tools
Ratchet Wrench and Socket
Adjustable Wrench
Rubber Mallet
Hex Key Wrench Set
Phillips Screwdriver

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Step 1: Assembly of the Left and Right Frames and Crossmembers
NOTICE
Do not tighten the bolts and nuts completely yet.
1. Attach the base crossmember (3) to the left and right frames (1 & 2) with a total of four bolts (20),
eight at washers (27) and four lock nuts (31).
2. Attach the rear crossmember (4) to the left and right frames (1 & 2) with a total of four bolts (20),
eight at washers (27) and four lock nuts (31).

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Step 2: Assembly of th Lower and Upper Pivoting
NOTICE
Do not tighten the bolts and nuts completely yet.
1. Attach the lower pivoting (5) to the left and right frames (1 & 2) with two pivot shafts (14), four
aluminium end caps (16) and four screws (24).
2. Attach the upper pivoting (7) to the left and right frames (1 & 2) with two pivot shafts (14), four
aluminium end caps (16) and four screws (24).

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Step 3: Assembly of the Connecting Rods
1. Attach two connecting rods (9) to the lower and upper pivoting (5 & 7) with a total of four screws
(19) and four spring washers (26).
2. Tighten the screws with the appropriate tool.
3. Tighten the bolts and nuts from the previous steps with the appropriate tools.

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Step 4: Assembly of the Foam Pad Mount and Back Pad Mount
ATTENTION
Make sure that the foam pad mount (6) can turn smoothly. If needed, adjust the hex nut (29)
and lock nut (30).
1. Attach the foam pad mount (6) to the lower pivoting (5) with one at washer (18), one hex nut
(29) and one lock nut (30).
2. Attach the back pad mount (8) to the upper pivoting (7) with two screws (21) [upper holes], four
screws (22) [lower holes], twelve at washers (28) and six lock nuts (32).
3. Tighten the screws and nuts with the appropriate tools.

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Step 5: Assembly of the Pads
1. Attach two foam pads (10) to the foam pad mount (6) with two end caps (15), one aluminium
end cap (17) and one screw (25) each.
2. Attach the seat pad (12) to the lower pivoting (5) with four screws (23) and four at washers (28).
3. Attach the hip pad (11) to the lower pivoting (5) with two screws (23) and two at washers (28).
4. Attach the back pad (13) to the back pad mount (8) with two screws (22) and two at washers
(28).
5. Check that all bolts, screws and nuts are properly tightened and retighten if needed.

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Step 6: Anchoring the Equipment to the Floor (OPTIONAL)
To prevent movement and increase the stability, the equipment can be anchored to the oor. This
step is not mandatory. Required tools, bolts and dowels are not included in the scope of delivery.
ATTENTION
+ Not every type of ooring is suitable for anchoring.
+ Consider the condition of your oor to determine which assembly material is suitable.
+ Make sure there are no pipes, cables or wires running in the oor where you anchor the
equipment.
+ A hand drill is required to anchor the equipment. Make sure to use suitable drilling
attachment. The contractor can not be held liable for any damages to the oor.
1. Drill a total of eight holes in the oor with a hand drill.
2. Insert suitable dowels into the holes.
3. Attach the equipment to the oor with suitable bolts.
→The assembly is completed.

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Load and Unload Weight Plates
ATTENTION
+ Make sure to always use some sort of weight collar when exercising with external weights.
+ Store unused weight plates on a weight rack or on the integrated storage option.
NOTICE
+ Use weight plates with a 50 mm hole and an external diameter of not larger than 450 mm.
+ Weight plates and weight collars are not included in the scope of delivery.
+ Do not load more than 120 kg to the weight horn (training weight).
+ Do not load more than 100 kg to each weight horn (storage).
1. To load the weight horn, carefully grab one weight plate at a time with both hands.
2. Slide each weight plate onto the weight horn one by one until you have reached your desired
training weight.
3. Attach a weight collar to secure the weight plates from sliding o.
4. To unload the weight horn, rst take o the weight collar.
5. Carefully slide each weight plate o of the weight horn with both hands one by one.
Weight horn
Weight plates
Weight horns for storage