Taurus Universal Smith Machine User manual

~ 330 Min.
CM
445 kg
TFS118.01.01
TF- Taurus Universal Smith Machine
Art. No. TF-S118
Assembly and Operating Instructions
L 147 | W 188 | H 219

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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 13
3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 36
3.1 General Instructions 36
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37
4.1 General Instructions 37
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 37
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 38
5 DISPOSAL 38
6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 39
7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 40
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name 40
7.2 Parts List 41
7.3 Exploded Drawing 44
8 WARRANTY 45
9 CONTACT 47

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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.
Disclaimer
©2011 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.
The equipment is suitable for home use and semi-professional use (e.g. hospitals, clubs, hotels,
schools, etc.). The equipment is not suitable for commercial or professional use (e.g. 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!
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:
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) and article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.:
Box 1: 212 cm x 105 cm x 36 cm 309.38 kg
Box 2: 62 cm x 51 cm x 22 cm 210 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 445 kg
Set up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 147 cm x 188 cm x 219 cm
Quantity of weight stacks: 2
Total weight: 100 kg per weight stack
Cable length: 7920 cm
Cable material: Steel
Cover material: Nylon
Pulley diameter: 60 mm, 95 mm

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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.
+ 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.

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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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(1) Left base frame 1x
(2) Right frame 1x
(3) Left frame 1x
(4) Right base frame 1x
(5) Back connection tube 2x
(6) Reinforcing plate (big) 6x
(7) Reinforcing plate (small) 2x
(8) Front connection tube 2x
(14) Plastic cover 160x
(18) L shape plate 2x
(15) Hanging ring 1x
(21) Left upright frame 1x
(22) Right upright frame 1x

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(23) Left upright board 1x
(24) Right upright board 1x
(25) Right bearing frame 1x
(26) Left bearing frame 1x
(27) Barbell rod 1x
(28) Barbell rod ring 2x
(29) Barbell rod end tube 2x
(31) cover 2x
(32) Pulley catch plate 4x
(33) Guide rod 2x
(34) Guide rod lock sleeve 2x
(35) Safety hook left 1x
(36) Safety hook right 1x
(37) bearing frame 2x

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(44) Rubber cushion 4x
(47) Rubber cushion 4x
(48) guide rod 4x
(52) Cable 2x
(54) Pulley (big) 12x
(55) Pulley (small) 2x
(58) Shield 2x
(59) Barbell plate holder 4x
(60) Hook 6x
(62) T shape pin 10x
(63) core trainer 1x
(45) weight plate 28x
(45+46+49) top weight plate pre-assembled with weight
plate and selector rod 2x

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(64) Lat pull down roller 1x
(65) J hook right 1x
(66) J hook left 1x
(67) Barbell rod storage 1x
(68) Spotting arm left 1x
(69) Spotting arm right 1x
(70) T shape pin 1x
(71) Dip bar right 1x
(72) Dip bar left 1x
(73 & 99) Pulley handle
with chain 2x
(74) Footplate 1x
(75) Triceps rope handle 1x
(76) Function training bar 1x

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(77) Ankle cu 1x
(78) V bar 1x
(79) Close grip rowing handle 1x
(80) Straight bar 1x
(81) Lat pull bar 2x
(82) Abdominal harness 1x
(83) L shape pin 4x
(85) Board 1x
(87) Spring collar 8x
(88) Selector rod with barbell holder 2x
(89) Push rod 1x
(90) Connection part 2x
(91) Upright frame right 1x
(92) Upright frame left 1x
(93) Handle tube 2x

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(94) Footplate small 1x
(95) Shaft 2x
(98) Iron handle 2x
(100) Pulley bracket 2x
(101) Weight stack pin 2x

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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.
࣑ATTENTION
Make sure to align all washers used throughout the entire assembly the correct way. Otherwise
it is not possible to attach the protecting plastic covers. Please refer to the drawings below.

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Step 1: Assembly of the Main Frame, Part 1
LNOTICE
+ Do not tighten the bolts and nuts yet. Otherwise the components might not t.
+ Once tightened, each bolt connection must be capped with plastic covers (14) like shown.
1. Attach the left and right frames (3 & 2) to the left and right base frame (1 & 4):
1.1. Vertically, towards the back: with two bolts (9), four washers (11), one big reinforcing plate (6),
two nuts (10) and four plastic covers (14) each [g. B].
1.2. Vertically, towards the front: with one bolt (13), two washers (11), one nut (10) and two plastic
covers (14) each [g. B].
1.3. Horizontally: with two bolts (12), four washers (11), one big reinforcing plate (6), two nuts (10)
and four plastic covers (14) each [g. A].
Fig. B
Fig. A

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Step 2: Assembly of the Main Frame, Part 2
LNOTICE
+ Do not tighten the bolts and nuts yet. Otherwise the components might not t.
+ Once tightened, each bolt connection must be capped with plastic covers (14) like shown.
1. Attach the upper back link tube (5) to the rear struts of the left and right frames (3 & 2):
1.1. From the side: with two bolts (19), four washers (11), one L-shaped plate (18), two nuts (10) and
four plastic covers (14) on each frame.
1.2. From the back: with two bolts (20), four washers (11), two nuts (10) and four plastic covers (14)
on each frame.
2. Attach the lower back link tube (5) to the rear struts of the left and right frames (3 & 2) with two
bolts (12), four washers (11), one small reinforcing plate (7), two nuts (10) and four plastic covers
(14) on each frame.

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Step 3: Assembly of the Main Frame, Part 3
1. Attach the front link tube (8) to the left and right frame (3 & 2) with two bolts (12), one big
reinforcing plate (6), four washers (11), two nuts (10) and four plastic covers (14) on each frame.
2. Attach the hanging ring (15) to the front link tube (8) with two washers (17), two nuts (16) and
two plastic covers (14).
3. Now tighten all bolts and nuts from the assembly steps 1, 2 and 3 and cap each connection with
one plastic cover (14) like shown in the drawings.