Taurus Vibration Plate VT9 Pro User manual

TF-VT9PRO.02.02
TF-
max. 150 kg
~ 60 Min.
CM
130 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. TF-VT9PRO-2
Vibration Plate VT9 Pro
L 93 | W 98 | H 167

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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 14
3.1 Console Display 14
3.2 Button Functions 15
3.3 Console Operation 16
3.4 Programmes 17
3.4.1 Manual Programmes 17
3.4.2 Training Programmes 17
3.4.3 User Programmes 18
3.5 Training Positions 22
3.6 Training Programmes Overview 30
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 32
4.1 General Instructions 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
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 36
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 36
8.2 Parts List 37
8.3 Exploded Drawing 38

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9 WARRANTY 39
10 CONTACT 41

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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
©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.
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!
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
TFT Display of:
+ Exercise instructions
+ Training time in min.
+ Frequency, amplitude, weight
Technical data of the Taurus vibration plate VT9 PRO:
Frequency Amplitude Weight
High Low High Low
20-24 3,2 2 0,9 0,8
25-29 2,4 1,45 1,35 0,97
30-34 2 1,1 1,38 1,08
35-39 1,8 0,9 1,83 1,13
40-44 1,4 0,85 1,9 1,28
45-49 1,3 0,85 2,08 1,58
50-54 1 0,78 2,95 1,75
55-59 0,85 0,7 4,15 2,55
60 0,8 0,6 5,15 3,2
Training programmes: 8
User programmes: 3
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): Box 1: 23,5 kg
Box 2: 114 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 133 kg
Packed dimensions (L x W x H): Box 1: approx. 1770 mm x 510 mm x 390 mm
Box 2: approx. 1100 mm x 1100 mm x 330 mm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 930 mm x 980 mm x 1670 mm
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.
+ 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 equipment.

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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 equipment 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.

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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 equipment 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.
Console mast
Plate
Hand straps
Floor mat
1. Nuts
2. Washers
3. Socket spanner

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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.
Step 1
1. Lift the platform and use the cardboard box as a base to assemble the platform and the console
mast.
Step 2
1. Place the console mast above the assembly holes and secure the parts with 5 washers and nuts.

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Step 3
1. Tighten the nuts under the console mast with the socket spanner while a second person lifts
the equipment.
Step 4
1. While one person lifts the equipment, the other connects the two cables under the console
mast.

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LNOTICE
Familiarise yourself with all the functions and setting options of the equipment before starting
training. Have the proper use of this product explained to you by a specialist.
3.1 Console Display
Main console Display at console mast

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START Press START to adjust settings or start a selected programme.
PAUSE /
STOP
During training: Press PAUSE / STOP to pause the training or to return to the
last display.
UP During training: Press UP to increase the frequency. In the settings: Press UP to
set time, frequency, H/L and programme selection.
DOWN During training: Press DOWN to decrease the frequency. In the settings: Press
DOWN to set time, frequency, H/L and programme selection.
ENTER Press ENTER button to conrm the settings and move to the next step.
RETURN In the settings: Press the RETURN button to go to the last setting or last page.
3.2 Button Functions

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3.3 Console Operation
Home screen
1. Press UP to display the last page.
2. Press DOWN to display the next page.
3. Each page is displayed for 10 seconds before
switching to the next page.
4. After the warning message, the display switches to
the menu page to select the programme.
Menu
1. Four menu items: MANUAL, PRESET (training
programmes), USER, PRECAUTIONS.
2. Select an item with the UP / DOWN buttons.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.

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3.4 Programmes
3.4.1 Manual Programmes
1. Press UP / DOWN to set the time, frequency and level.
2. Press ENTER to conrm the entry and proceed to the next
setting.
3. Press RETURN to return to the last setting.
4. After you have set TIME, FREQUENCY and LEVEL, the
settings for the manual programme are complete.
5. Press START to start the training.
6. Press STOP/PAUSE to pause the training and return to the
menu.
3.4.2 Training Programmes
+ P1: Stretching and relaxation
+ P2: Full-body workout
+ P3: Upper body workout
+ P4: Lower body workout
+ P5-P8: Advanced programmes
1. Press UP / DOWN to display the training position and
training time for each programme.
2. Press ENTER to display a preview.
3. Press START to start the training.
4. Press RETURN to return to the menu.

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Training programmes preview
1. Press UP / DOWN or ENTER to display each training step.
2. Press RETURN to return to the last page.
3. Press START to start the training.
4. During training, the frequency can be adjusted in 1 Hz
steps with the UP and DOWN buttons.
3.4.3 User Programmes
1. Press UP / DOWN to display the training position and training time for each user programme.
2. Press ENTER to preview the user programmes.
3. Press RETURN to return to the main menu.
4. Press START to start the training.

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Settings of the user programmes
1. Press UP/ DOWN to display the steps of the user settings.
2. Press ENTER to adjust user settings.
3. Press RETURN to return to the user programme.
4. Press START to start the training.
User programme settings
1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the frequency in Hz and
press ENTER to conrm.
2. Select the training position with the UP DOWN buttons and
press ENTER to conrm. Available training positions depend
on the training frequency.
3. Select the training level (L for low and H for high) with the UP
/ DOWN buttons, press ENTER to conrm.
4. Set the training time for each segment with the UP / DOWN
buttons and press ENTER to conrm.
5. Press RETURN to return to the last setting.
6. Repeat the steps for all 10 segments. After all settings have
been made,“User program setting completed” is displayed.
7. Press START to start the training.
8. Press STOP to return to the programme preview. All settings
are saved.

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Training display
1. During training, use the UP / DOWN buttons to adjust the
frequency.
2. Use the quick start buttons on the console mast to set a
frequency of 30 Hz, 40 Hz, or 50 Hz.
3. The time for the training intervals counts down to zero and
then switches to RESET mode for 15 seconds.
4. The programme ends when the total training time has
elapsed. Press START to repeat the training or RETURN to
return to the programme selection.
5. During the training, the programme can be interrupted by
pressing STOP/ PAUSE.
6. Press RETURN to return to the programme page or START to
continue the training.
7. For further information and instructions, please read the
instructions for each training position carefully.