Taurus VT5 User manual

TFVT5.01.03
Assembly and Operating Instructions
TF-VT5
Vibration Plate VT5
TF-VT5

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.3 Electrical Safety 9
1.4 Set-Up Place 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 11
2.3 Assembly 12
2.3.1 Assembling the training bands with handles 12
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13
3.1 Equipment overview 13
3.2 Control bar 14
3.4 Remote control 15
3.3 Function 15
3.5 Powering on the vibration plate 16
3.6 Standby mode 16
3.7 Manual mode 16
3.7.1 Control bar 16
3.7.2 Remote control 17
3.8 Automatic mode 17
3.8.1 Control bar 17
3.8.2 Remote control 17
3.9 Training positions 19
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 21
4.1 General Instructions 21
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22
5.1 General Instructions 22
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 22
5.3 Error Codes and troubleshooting 23
5.4 Maintenance and inspection calendar 23
6 DISPOSAL 23
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 24

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 25
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 25
8.2 Parts List 26
8.3 Exploded Drawing 27
9 WARRANTY 28
10 CONTACT 30

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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.
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.
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
Display
+ Time
+ Speed level
+ Mode/Program
+ Function/Type of vibration
Programs in total: 10
Manual programs: 7
Automatic programs: 3
Speed levels: 30
Motor (3x): 200 W
200 W
40 W
Frequency range: 7–12 Hz (Oszillation)
21,6–31,6 Hz (vertical)
5,5–8 Hz (linear)
Amplitude: 1–12 mm
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): 18.5kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 76 cm x 46 cm x 22 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 41.5 cm x 71.3 cm x 17.2 cm
Maximum user weight: 100kg

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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 Electrical Safety
⚠DANGER
+ In order to reduce the risk of an electric shock, always unplug the equipment from the
mains socket immediately after your workout, before assembly or dismantling, and before
maintenance or cleaning. Do not pull on the cable.
⚠WARNING
+ Do not leave the equipment unattended while the mains cable is plugged into the mains
socket. During your absence, the mains cable must be removed from the mains socket to
prevent improper use by third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. Until
repair, the equipment must not be used.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50Hz mains voltage.
+ The equipment may only be connected directly to an earthed socket using the supplied
mains cable. Extension cables must conform to VDE guidelines. Always completely unwind
the mains cable.
+ The socket must be protected by a fuse with a minimum fuse rating of "16A, slow blow".
+ Do not make any changes to the mains cable or the mains plug.
+ Keep the mains cable away from water, heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the mains
cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any objects on
top of it.
1.4 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ 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.

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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 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.
No. Name
A Floor mat
B Training bands with handles
C Remote control
D 2 x AAA Batteries
E Power cable

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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.
2.3.1 Assembling the training bands with handles
⚠CAUTION
+ Before each use, thoroughly check the training band is securely xed onto the plate.
+ As soon as any damage on the training band or handle is visible, please stop using them
immediately to prevent injuries from occurring.
Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.
1. On the underside of the plate the is a loop built on each side. Press the end of the training band
together and push it through the loop (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
2. Thread the handle through the training band and pull it tight (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).
3. Please repeat the steps 1 and 2 o the second training band.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LNOTICE
Familiarise yourself with all the functions and setting options of the device before starting
training. Have the proper use of this product explained to you by a specialist.
3.1 Equipment overview
No. Name No. Name
1 Rubber surface 5 Lower cover
2 Light bar (green, blue, red) 6 Power switch
3 Feet 7 Power port
4 Upper cover 8 Middle cover

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3.2 Control bar
No. Name No. Name
9 Mode 14 Increase speed
10 Function 15 Increase time
11 Infra-red receiver for the remote
control 16 Decrease time
12 Start / Stop 17 Power
13 Decrease speed

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3.3 Function
Symbol Function
Vertical movement
Horizontal movement
Vibration
Vertical movement + horizontal movement
Vertical movement + vibration
Horizontal movement + vibration
Vertical movement + horizontal movement + vibration
3.4 Remote control
No. Name
18 Power
19 Mode
20 Start / Stop
21 Increase time
22 Increase speed
23 Decrease speed
24 Decrease time

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3.5 Powering on the vibration plate
1. Insert the power cord plug and switch on the power switch.
LNOTICE
When„- - -“ is displayed, the plate is in standby mode.
2. To switch into the standard display, press the power button.
The display shows „TIME, 10:00, “ and the plate can be operated.
3.6 Standby mode
The plate switches automatically into standby mode after 3 minutes of inactivity.
+ To switch out of standby mode, press the power button on the plate or on the remote control.
+ To activate standby mode after use, press the power button on the plate or on the remote control.
The display shows„- - -“, signalling that the standby mode has activated.
3.7 Manual mode
There are seven functions available in manual mode.
LNOTICE
After switching on the plate the mode for vertical movement is automatically selected.
3.7.1 Control bar
1. In order to select a function, lightly press the function button (10). Press the button repeatedly
to select the function required.
2. After choosing the function, the length of training can be set with the increase / decrease time
buttons (15 & 16) between 1 and 10 minutes.
3. To start training, press the Start/Stop button (12).
The chosen function begins.
4. During training the speed level can be adjusted using theincrease / decrease speed buttons (14
& 13).
The display changes between the time and speed values every 5 seconds.
5. To stop training or to choose another function, press the Start/Stop-button (12).

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3.7.2 Remote control
LNOTICE
The remote control can only be used within a radius of 2.5m from the plate.
1. To select the required function, press the respective function button on the remote control.
2. After choosing the function, the length of training can be set with the increase / decrease time
buttons (21 & 24) between 1 and 10 minutes.
3. To start training, press the Start/Stop button (20).
The chosen function begins.
4. During training the speed level can be adjusted using the increase / decrease speed buttons
(22 & 23).
5. To stop training or to choose another function, press the Start/Stop-button (20).
3.8 Automatic mode
There are three programs available in automatic mode.
LNOTICE
During the automatic mode it is not possible to makes changes to the length and speed settings.
3.8.1 Control bar
1. To select a program, press the Mode button (9). Press the button repeatedly to select the
program required.
2. To start training, press the Start/Stop button (12).
The chosen program begins.
The display changes between the time and speed values every 5 seconds.
3. To stop training or to choose another program, press the Start/Stop button (12).
3.8.2 Remote control
LNOTICE
The remote control can only be used within a radius of 2.5m from the plate.
1. To select a program, press the Mode button (19). Press the button repeatedly to select the
program required.
2. To start training, press the Start/Stop button (20).
The chosen program begins.
3. To stop training or to choose another program, press the Start/Stop-button (20).

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Automatic mode: sequence diagrams of the programs

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While on the vibration plate, stand on the tips of your toes and hold your
back straight.
Your abs should be tensed and you should be able feel your calves working.
To relax your waist and hips, bend your knees to 90°.
Stand on the vibration plate. Hold your back straight and bend your knees,
slowly activating the leg muscles.
To intensify the exercise, go into a deeper squat as far as possible.
You should feel the muscles in your quadriceps, hips and back working
together.
This exercise trains the thigh muscles, reduces pain and muscle soreness,
promotes blood circulation and burns fat.
Kneel on the oor and place your hands shoulder width apart on the vibration
plate. Hold your body bent forwards.
This posture trains your shoulder joints and arms.
Sit in front of the vibration plate. Keep your back straight and support yourself
with your hands. Place your calves on the vibrating plate and your feet pointed
upwards.
This posture is used for relaxing during a strong calf massage.
Sit in front of the vibration plate. Place your feet on the plate.
This position supports relaxing in back, gluteus and thighs through the
vibration.
3.9 Training positions
Training on a vibration plate oers many health benets. You can increase your tness, muscle
condition and even improve your metabolism.
Please suciently stretch and warm-up before using the vibration plate to prevent muscle cramps
and injuries. Do not overstrain yourself! Stop training before you do.
Figure Description

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Lay down on the oor and place your feet on the plate.
Keep your knees together and raise your hips. Once you raise your body,
raise your heels to tense your thighs and hips.
This exercise serves to train your thigh muscles.
Turn your upper body in one direction and return to the starting position and
repeat this for the other side.
You can also use the training bands for this exercise. Hold the handles in front
of you at shoulder height and then move your upper body to the left and
right.
This exercise trains your abdominal and oblique muscles.
Stand on the vibration plate and hold onto the training bands.
Extend your arms with your palms facing down at the sides of your hips and
with your elbows slightly bent.
Raise your arms to shoulder height and let your arms sink down again.
Repeat this exercise.
Stand carefully on the vibration plate and hold onto the training bands.
Hold the hand grips in front of your chest with your palms facing each other.
Slowly lower your arms towards your back while stretching them out.
Raise your arms back to the starting position.
Alternatively, you can move your arms one after the other.
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