Monark LC6 novo, LC7 novo, RC6 novo User Manual

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Manual for

LC6 novo and LC7 novo

Product Information �� 6

Facts........................................................................................................... 6

Settings �� 7

Initial operation ........................................................................................... 7

Cycle adjustments ...................................................................................... 7

Overview �� 8 Operating instruction �� 9

How the bike works .................................................................................... 9

Power on crank or ywheel ........................................................................ 9

Pulse measurement ...................................................................................9

If you use chest belt ..................................................................................9

Daily check �� 10

Scale adjustment ...................................................................................... 10

Checking the pulse function ..................................................................... 10

Validation of force ..................................................................................... 10

Monark novo contol unit �� 11

Connection to external control unit ........................................................... 11

Communication protocol (command type)................................................ 12

Command type settings............................................................................ 12

Set commando type for the RS232 port ................................................... 13

Monark test software ............................................................................... 13

Other external PC software ...................................................................... 13

Terminal mode PC .................................................................................... 13

Monark novo display unit �� 14

Start training ............................................................................................. 14

Stop / pause training ................................................................................15

Workload control ......................................................................................16

Menu ........................................................................................................17

Set a target ............................................................................................... 17

Exercise target achieved .......................................................................... 19

Heart rate settings .................................................................................... 20

Settings general .......................................................................................21

Connect Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitor ......................................... 22

Calibration �� 24

Calibration pendulum ...............................................................................24

Calibration electronics .............................................................................. 24

Electronic calibration - with the pendulum ................................................ 25

Testing with LC6 novo and LC7 novo �� 26

Test person enforcement .......................................................................... 26

Reviewing results ..................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting guide �� 28

Operation interferences ............................................................................ 29

Where to obtain additional information �� 29 Service �� 30

Warranty ................................................................................................... 30

Service check and Maintenance .............................................................. 30

Batteries ................................................................................................... 31

Flywheel bearing ...................................................................................... 31

Crank bearing ........................................................................................... 31

Transportation .......................................................................................... 31

Replacement of brake belt .......................................................................31

Brake belt contact surface ........................................................................ 31

Chain 1/2“ x 1/8“ ....................................................................................... 32

Freewheel sprocket .................................................................................. 33

Spare parts list �� 34

2015 MONARK EXERCISE AB, Vansbro, Sweden

Contents

Important

Read the manual carefully before using the cycle

and save it for future use.

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Monark Exercise AB

Monark has 100 years’ experience of bicycle production. The Monark tradition has yielded know-how, experience, and a real feel for the product and quality. Since the early 1900s, Monark bikes have been living proof of precision, reliability, strength and service. Those are the reasons why we now are the world leader in ergometer bikes and the market leader in Scandinavia in transport bikes.

We manufacture, develop and market ergometers and exercise bikes, transport bikes and specialized bikes. Our largest customer groups are within health care, sports medicine, public authorities, industry and postal services.

For more information: http://www.monarkexercise.se

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Thank you for choosing a test cycle from Monark!

Ideal position is important for performance to reach its maximum. LC6 novo and LC7 novo have a brand new frame that is adjustable in all directions. The frame also allows the Q-factor to be reduced, which further increases the possibility of a perfect performance. The many adjusting options, along with an upgraded braking system, make Monark's renowned bike even better.

LC6 novo and LC7 novo give the conditions, the rest is up to the rider.

In today's society we are used to customizing our machines and tools for our own needs. The same applies for LC6 novo and LC7 novo. Through intelligent solutions parts can be customized according to user requirements. LC6 novo and LC7 novo are also prepared for additional devices, channels behind the covers make it easy to install different devices for different needs. LC6 novo and LC7 novo is a great bike as it is, with additional devices, it can be even better.

Force is a strong word which has many associations. For us, force is interesting when it can be measured and calibrated. For a brake-force to be correct, regardless of the system, it must be calibrated and controlled. On LC6 novo and LC7 novo the brake system and calibration have been updated so that it is safer and more accurate. It is also quicker to adjust and has more options in that it is speedindependent, but can be switched into constant braking force as an alternative.

Monark has always been known for the bikes measurement accuracy, now it's even better.

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Facts

Technical data power adaptor

Input voltage: 100-240 V AC; 50-60 Hz; 1.2-0.5 A Output voltage: 12 V DC; 7.5 A; 90 W max. Polarity: + in the middle, see Fig: Polarity. Art. No: 9311-93.

Technical details

Length 1405-1630 mm Width 640 mm Height

(max at display) LC6 novo 1265 mm

LC7 novo 1500 mm Height

(max at saddle) 1240 mm

Weight 77 kg Weight ﬂywheel 20 kg Max user weight 180 kg Painting Industrial powder coating

Rust protection Zinc-based basic powder coating on exposed areas

Power output

Continuous (50-100 rpm) 4-700 W Peak (at rpm) 1400 W (200 rpm) Smallest increment 1 W

Features (included in software)

VO•

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submax test Training/test protocols (custom)• VO•

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max test VO•

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controlled

Features (external device)

ECG work test• Device for testing of oxygen uptake• Other Ergoline compatible device•

External control is via RS232 and USB-B. Data outputs can be used simultaneously, in parallel with each other

Included

Calibration weight 4 kg• Chest belt Polar H7, Bluetooth SMART• Tool kit• Power adaptor• 0-modem cable (RS232)• USB A-B cable (LC6 novo)• USB-RS232 adaptor (LC7 novo)•

Product Information

NOTE! The power adaptor must be connected

to a grounded wall outlet!

NOTE! Use of the product may involve considerable physical stress. It is therefore recommended that people who are not accustomed to cardiovascular exercise or who do not feel completely healthy, should consult a physician for advice.

Serial number

The serial number is placed according to Fig: Overview at page 8.

The bike can be used at maximum load

without any time limit.

PC software

LC6 novo: PC software to control the bike can be downloaded free from our website: www. monarkexercise.se.

LC7 novo: Our software is already installed in the supplied PC tablet. It can also be downloaded free from our website if you want to control the bike from a PC or similar: www.monarkexercise.se.

NOTE! If you replace the original power adaptor, the replacement must be CE marked or equivalent. It must also have the correct polarity and voltage, and have a capacity of at least 90 W.

Fig: Polarity

Pulse registration

The bike has a module that registers the heart rate data from heart rate belts, or similar, with ANT+ or Bluetooth SMART proﬁle. We recommend, for example, "Polar H7", which we have tested and that works well.

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NOTE! Before using the bike - remember to remove the pendulum transport locking.

Crank Steel, 172.5 mm standard Pedals 9/16”, combi SPD Saddle Racing Seat post Vertically: 530-940 mm

Horizontally: 200 mm Handlebar Racing,

Ø31,8 mm

Handlebar stem Vertically: 500-910 mm Horizontally: 200 mm

Distance saddle - handlebar 140-840 mm

Settings

Cycle adjustments

Seat height should be adjusted to a comfortable position. The appropriate height is when the knee is slightly bent when the sole of the foot is centred over the pedal axle with the pedal in the lowest position. When adjusting the saddle height and vertical position, loosen the respective locking handles. See Fig: Overview at page 8.

The handlebar setting should be in a comfortable position when cycling. During longer exercise sessions it is recommended to occasionally change handlebar position. The handlebar can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. This is done by loosening the respective locking handles. See Fig: Overview at page 8.

Be sure that the stem and seat post are inserted to at least 100 mm in the frame. This is marked with “MAX” on the stem.

Initial operation

LC6 novo and LC7 novo are mechanically calibrated in the factory. The user can always verify this by performing the mechanical calibration of the pendulum. See section "Calibration pendulum".

Apply power to the bike by ﬁrst connecting the cable from the power adaptor to the bike at the power connector (3) at the right side of the bike, see Fig: Front cover right. Then plug the power adaptor into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch (1) and a green LED lights up.

On LC7 novo the AC connection to the PC tablet also has to be connected to the wall outlet

The cable from the power adaptor can be locked with the clamp (3) which is placed below the power connection.

Perform the electrical calibration as speciﬁed in section "Calibration electronics”. Test by pedalling the bike. If the bike is working properly, it is ready for use.

Fig: Front cover right

1) Power switch with LED

2) Power input

3) Locking for cable (power adaptor)

NOTE!

You have to get off the bike when you adjust the seat height. If you sit on the saddle when adjusting, the seat post can collapse into the frame and you can hurt yourself.

Height adjustment locking handle only needs to be tightened until it stops and then another quarter turn to lock. If you pull too hard can damage the seat post and handlebar stem!

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Fig: Overview

1) Knob for horizontal adjustment of saddle

2) Scale for vertical adjustment of saddle

3) Knob for horizontal adjustment of handlebar and display

4) Scale for vertical adjustment of handlebar

5) Monark novo display unit

6) LC7 PC tablet

7) LC7 novo holder for PC tablet

8) Power switch with LED

9) Screw for adjustment scale

10) Scale

11) Locking for front cover

12) Power input

13) Locking for cable (power adaptor)

14) Machine plate with serial number

15) Locking handle for height adjustment saddle

16) Scale for height adjustment saddle

17) Locking handle for height adjustment handlebar

18) Scale for height adjustment handlebar

Overview

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How the bike works

LC6 novo and LC7 novo are based on a stable frame, large well balanced ﬂywheel, brake belt and a pendulum that measures the braking force. The pedals operate around the ﬂywheel via a chain, while a stretch mechanism tightens the brake belt to regulate the braking force to affect the ﬂywheel. This braking force can be read directly by the pendulum on the scale on the right side of the bike.

All changes in the friction between the brake belt and the ﬂywheel are compensated automatically by Monark's unique construction.

New on LC6 novo and LC7 novo is that you can control the bike from the display but the bike can, as earlier models, even be controlled externally from PC or other device. The display functions are described in section "Monark novo display unit". The computer system consists of Monark novo control unit (built in the bike) and Monark novo display unit, PC or other external device. Monark novo control unit registers pedal speed and braking force, and also registers the test person's heart rate if a chest belt or similar is used. Monark novo control unit activates an actuator that adjusts the brake belt tension, which regulates the workload. This workload is varied automatically in relation to changes in pedal speed, so that a constant power is maintained. The bike is standard rpm independent but can be set to also be rpm dependent (constant force).

On both LC6 novo and LC7 novo the RS232- and USB-B-ports are located on Monark novo control unit behind the left side front cover. On LC7 novo the USB-A connection is used by the PC tablet. These can be freely used to connect external devices such as PC, ECG, spirometry, etc. for which the external device can control the workload and get real-time data such as power, rpm, pulse and more from the bike.

For information about how respective control units work, see section "Connection to external control unit".

Here are instructions for connection and options for connection to external devices. If advanced technical documentation / data protocol for system builders or similar are required, please contact Monark Exercise AB.

Operating instruction

Power on crank or ywheel

Monark bikes measure the effect of the ﬂywheel, so it will be a friction of 6-8% if you measure the impact of the pedals (if the effect is measured on the crankshaft, the difference is 4-5 %). The losses will be primarily due to friction in the chain, pedals and bearings in the wheels and crank.

LC6 novo and LC7 novo are designed for ﬁtness tests and are set to measure the power at the ﬂywheel, which is the traditional way in submaximal exercise. The bike can be set to work with effect in the pedals / crankshaft (the cycle constant).

Pulse measurement

The person's heart rate ("pulse") can be measured by a chest belt, or similar heart rate monitor, that register the pulse signal from your heart and sends it to the bike with ANT+ or Bluetooth SMART technology. More information is available in section "Monark novo display unit".

The heart rate can be displayed in Monark novo display unit, in Monark test software or in other external device.

If you use chest belt

Heart rate monitoring requires that the chest belt is correctly placed. When it is correctly ﬁtted the logo on the belt will be central and readable, outward and upright, by another person. Before putting on the belt, clean the skin where the belt is to be placed. The chest belt should be secured at a comfortable tension around the mid section, just below the breast muscle, see Fig: Placement chest belt. Moisten the electrodes before use, see Fig: Moistening the electrodes.

The images above are used with permission of Polar Sweden.

Fig: Placement chest belt

Fig: Fig: Moistening the electrodes

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Checking the pulse function

On LC6 novo and LC7 novo the heart rate is displayed in Monark novo display unit. On LC7 novo the heart rate can also be shown in Monark test software in the PC tablet. The heart rate can also be displayed in other external device.

While the patient rests, with the chest belt on, compare the displayed heart rate (Monark novo display unit, PC or other) with the manually taken pulse. If it does not correspond, check the chest belt contact area and if necessary moisten the electrode surfaces with water.

The following controls ensures that the bike works for daily use.

Check the adjustment / zero of the scale• Check the pulse function• Check the braking force• Test by pedalling and check that a reasonable rpm •

is obtained - verify by a clock. Feel if the pedals move smoothly. Listen for unusual sounds. Adjust if necessary.

Adjust the handlebar and saddle and make sure • they are securely attached and that the adjustment is working properly.

Make sure the support legs are in position by • rocking the bike. Tighten if necessary.

If something unusual is found during the daily inspection that you cannot resolve, please call customer service.

Daily check

Validation of force

Start Monark test software (it is available for free download from our web site: www.monarkexercise. se) and select a test programme from the menu "Test". In the dialogue box that opens is a box showing the braking force in Newton, see Fig: Force and HR display. You do not have to press "Start" (1) to display the heart rate (2), but you must press "Start" to display the force (3).

With the pendulum pointer at 0, the display should 1. read "00N"

Move the pendulum pointer to 4 kp and the display 2. should show "39N"

If the braking force is not displayed correctly, a calibration of the pendulum must be done. See section "Calibration".

NOTE! After this veriﬁcation, the brake belt will be loose. This means that it will take some seconds before the regulating device has tensed the brake belt to normal again after you have started pedalling. If it then heavy to pedal, add force on the pedals and the bike will decrease the workload until it is possible to pedal around.

Fig: Force and HR display

1) Start

2) Heart rate display

3) Force in software (manual test)

Scale adjustment

First check that the brake belt is loose, see Fig: Control loose brake belt. If not, move the pendulum to 4 kp

and hold it there a while to loosen it. Then check that the pointer on the pendulum is aligned with the 0-index (3) on the scale (2). If not, you need to adjust the scale. Loosen the pole screw (1) (do not unscrew it completely), and adjust the scale so that the 0-indices and indicators are consistent. Tighten the pole screw again as the scale is locked into position. See Fig: Scale adjustment.

Fig: Scale adjustment

1) Screw

2) Scale

3) 0-index

Fig: Control loose brake belt

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Monark novo contol unit

Connection to external control unit

No tests can be performed at Monark novo display unit, then you must connect your bike to a PC, via the Monark novo control unit, and use a special test software. A suitable one is available to download from our website: www.monarkexercise.se.

The bike do not need to be switched off when connecting external components, but it is recommended, to prevent transmission of incorrect data. Be careful when connecting different types of external devices to prevent ﬂash-over and subsequent injury. The user must ensure that the correct cables are used, otherwise you risk serious injury or damage on the device.

Display with integrated computer on the bike (LC7 novo)

Make sure that both power adaptors are connected to the bike. Make sure the USB cable is plugged into the bike computer and the computer has power. Set the bike power switch to "on" and then start the computer.

Start Monark All-In-One Analysis Software in the computer. If you get a message that the connection cannot be obtained, the wrong COM port may be registered in the software. To ﬁx this, see the manual for the software.

New on LC7 novo is that the PC tablet on the bike can be plugged in at the same time as any other external device is connected via the RS232 port. However, only one device is used to control the bike, the other just for registering data.

Connect external device via RS232

Make sure the power adaptor is connected to the bike. Turn off the power switch on the bike.

The RS232 port is located on Monark novo control unit behind the left side front cover. Connect the RS232 ﬁrst to Monark novo control unit in the bike and then to the external device. Set the bike power switch to "on" and then start the external device.

Connect external device via USB

On LC7 novo a USB-serial adaptor is used to connect a USB cable to the RS232 port because the PC tablet uses the USB-B port.

On LC6 novo the USB-B port is located on Monark novo control unit behind the left side front cover. Open the front cover to access Monark novo control unit. You can pass the cable you want to connect through the cable inlet in the left side cover. Remember to lock the cable in the strain relief.

The side cover is

transparent in the gure

Fig: Connections

1) RS232 port

2) USB-B port

3) Strain relief

4) Cable inlet

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Communication protocol (command type)

The bike's two free ports can be set in various command types to suit different standards and external devices. The four available command types are:

0: Standard command set or ”PC-mode”

Command type "0" is default for both of the free ports. As default the baud is 4800, but can be changed by external control. The protocol is used by Monark Exercise software and some external controllers that are prepared to fully beneﬁt from the advanced capabilities of the bike.

2: Ergoline compatible (recommended for ”er900”)

The command type is used when the bike is controlled by an external device that uses Ergoline's "er900" protocol, baud rate is locked to 4800. If the external device "asks" the bike about current power, the bike responds with the set power. This setting is recommended before the command type 3 which removes the risk of the device trying to "chase" a value.

3: Ergoline compatible (alternative)

The command type is used when the bike is controlled by an external device that uses Ergoline's "er900" protocol, baud rate is locked to 4800. If the external device "asks" the bike about current power, the bike responds with the set power.

4: 839 compatible

This command type is very similar to command type "0", the only difference is that if an external device requests the ID, the bike responds as if it was an 839bike of newer model. The setting is used for older external control units that are not yet adapted to Monark novo series ("backwards compatible").

All commands for external devices are active regardless of the command type that is selected in addition to the small differences presented above. The parts in Ergoline protocol that handle blood pressure and its parameters are not implemented.

The two free ports can have different settings.

When connecting to multiple devices, it is important to ensure that one device does not sets a new target without the other devices note it (master - slave).

NOTE! The bike can not be controlled by the handheld controller (Art. No.: 9339-51) used on previous models.

Command type settings

Default for the two free ports is command type 0, which will work in most cases. If you need to change you can do it in settings in terminal mode in the Monark Exercise software.

Ensure that you are connected to the bike. Type ping in the command line in the window. Then the bike beep once and answer pong in the text window above the command line, see Fig: Terminal window.

You can set the command type for both ports regardless of which port the bike is connected to. Use the following commands:

cmdtypers232 #• and press ENTER to set the RS232 port to the command type #, where # is 0, 2, 3 or 4

cmdtypeusb #• and press ENTER to set the USB port to the command type #, where # is 0, 2, 3 or 4

If you only send the command cmdtypers232 alternatively cmdtypeusb without digit, the bike responds with the current command type (0, 2, 3 or

4) for the connection.

Fig: Terminal window

Command line

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Set commando type for the RS232 port

When power is turned on to the bike it gives an indication of what command type the RS232 port is set to. First, a long beep followed by the same number of short beeps is the command type settings for the RS232 port. In default ("0") you do not hear a short beep, but at normal Ergoline setting ("2"), you hear two short beeps after the long beep.

0 — A long beep 2 — A long beep followed by two short beeps 3 — A long beep followed by three short beeps 4 — A long beep followed by four short beeps

Monark test software

Monark test software is available for free download from our website: www.monarkexercise.se. If you use a PC with touch screen, we recommend that you also download the Monark Touch software which is adapted for that type of screens with a custom graphics with larger and clearer buttons.

Insert the desired cable between the bike and the computer and start the PC software. Normally the bike and computer connect automatically. If not, read the software reference information or contact software support by writing an email in English to the software developer HUR Labs support: support@ hurlabs.com.

Other external PC software

Other external PC software that is compatible with the bike can also be used. Normally you have to choose the correct COM port in the PC software, see the PC software manual.

Terminal mode PC

A variety of settings can be made from the software. For more information about this see the software's help ﬁle.

Settings can also be done from the PC through the terminal mode, see the Technichal Manual which is available from Monark Exercise AB.

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Via the display, you can perform manual training with full precision and performance!

With Monark novo display unit, you can control the bike via the touch screen. The display shows the current rpm, time, power and pulse (if any heart rate monitor is used).

You can also set up target based training regarding distance, time and calories. If you want to do ﬁtness tests, etc., you can download Monark test software to your PC from our website, www.monarkexercise.se, and then connect your PC to Monark novo control unit on your bike.

Start training

The display will start automatically after you have turned on the power to the bike.

Then the display shows the Start view. Now if you want to start, press the "Start" button, the display will show normal mode and the time starts counting.

If autostart is enabled, the time starts count ten seconds after you have started to pedalling, without you have to press "Start". Autostart is set in "Settings general".

This is "Normal mode" that can be displayed in two versions, complete and simple. You can switch between them by pressing the arrow keys (change screen) in the middle of the short sides on the display.

If you want to change the type of workload and the unit, press the icon for the current selection, see section "Workload control".

Unit

Time

Autoscaling

Target bar

Menu

Change screen

Current heart rate

Pause

Decrease workload

Increase workload

Fig: Start view

Menu

Increase workload

Decrease workload

Unit

Workload

Pause

Time

Change screen

Start

Menu

Monark novo display unit

NOTE! To change workload the rpm has to be at least 30. If rpm is lower, the value is displayed in red. It returns automatically to normal view when rpm is more than

30.

Fig: Normal mode, complete Fig: Normal mode, simple

Current rpm

Workload

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Distance

Calories

Average power

Max. power

Min. power

Total time

Average workload

Max. workload

Min. workload

Total distance

Average rpm

Max. rpm

Min. rpm

Calories

Average speed

Max. speed

Min. speed

End heart rate

Average heart rate

Max. heart rate

Min. heart rate

Below you can see how the results is displayed, and you can switch between the two different views by pressing the arrow keys (change screen).

The results can be displayed in both km and km / h or miles and mph, depending on what you selected in the "Settings general" (Metric units: Yes / No).

Stop / pause training

If you want to stop training, press "Pause" or just stop pedalling. After you have pressed "Pause", or about 10 seconds after you have stopped pedalling, the display is changed to "Workout paused", and the workload goes down to "base power".

If you wish to continue the already initiated training, press "Start" and time counting is continuing and the workload returns to the last value. To cancel press "Stop" and the display is reset.

Change screen

StartStop

Time

Average power

Start

Stop

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If you press the symbol for unit a menu appears, "Set unit", where you can change which workload unit you want to use.

The workload unit you can choose is: l / min, kpm / min, Watt, Newton and kp.

Rpm-independent - l / min (calculation, see below)

- kpm / min

- Watt

kpm/ min

l/min Watt Newton kp

Locked mode

Fig: Locked mode

Current rpm

Menu

Locked mode

Workload control

Unit

Home

Calculation l / min:

The formula used (values from ASTRAND original table) to calculate VO

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at different workloads is: 0,2333…l / kpm = 0,01428 l / W (2,8 l / min at 1200 kpm)

This is according to Åstrand's table between 150 W and 300 W, and a good approximation for 15-700 W and a cadence of about 50-65 rpm. However, this should only be used as an indication.

Rpm-dependent - Newton

- kp When you have chosen which workload unit you

want to use, the display returns to "Normal mode". If you press "Home" the display returns to normal mode without any changes.

If you press "Locked mode" in the view "Set unit" you lock the display to show only the current rpm instead of the current workload, see Fig: Locked mode. You can also choose to display only the current rpm with only a digit, see Fig: Locked mode, simple. To cancel the "Locked mode", press the "Locked mode" and then you will return to "Set unit". There you can choose optional workload unit. When you have chosen unit the display returns to normal mode.

If you are in the "Locked mode", press "Menu", you can choose "Settings pulse" or "Settings general", see further details under each title. .

You can always, even during training, change control mode.

NOTE!

The text turns red when the set power not can be reached with the current rpm with maximum workload. Please reduce the workload level or pedalling faster (increase rpm) until the text turns white again.

Fig: Locked mode, simple

Current rpm

Menu

Locked mode

Fig: Normal mode

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In the display is a menu where you can make different settings. You can ﬁnd it by pressing the Menu icon. Then a menu is showed to the right in the display where you can select the following:

Set a target (Set target)

Heart rate settings (Pulse settings)

Settings general (Settings)

Target

Heart rate

Settings

Menu

Distance CaloriesTimeHome

Set a target

Here you can choose your settings if you want to train against a speciﬁed target - distance, time or consumed calories.

If you want to train for a speciﬁc distance, a speciﬁc time or a speciﬁc amount of calories consumed, set the value and then the bike counts down / up.

When you train against a speciﬁc target, a "target bar" is showed in the display. It shows how far you have left until your set target has been achieved.

The ﬁgure below is displayed when you choose "custom" no matter what target you want to set up. When you press the arrow up increases the value from 1, when you press the arrow down decreases the value from 9. At the same time, the value that appears above "home" is changed to show the value you set.

Target bar

Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...)

Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...)

You can at any time during the training open the menu to e.g. search for a heart rate monitor.

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Set distance target

Here you can choose how long distance you want to train. There are some preset distances, but you can also select "custom" and then you choose a distance. The distance can be displayed in both km and miles, depending on what you selected in the "Settings general" (Metric units: Yes / No).

The distance is not exactly, it is just a calculation: 50 rpm = 20 km / h, others rpm linear. 1 rpm 2/5 km / h 1 km / h 5/2 rpm

"Target bar" appears in the display.

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Home

Start

One step back

Home

Set time target

Here you can choose how long time you want to train. There are some preset times, but you can also select "custom" and then you choose how long time you want to train.

The time in the display will count down to zero. "Target bar" appears in the display.

0.1 km1 km10 km100 km

1 min

10 min

1 hour10 hours

Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...)

Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...)

Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...)

Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...)

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Home Start

One step back

Home

Set target in kCal

Here you can choose how many calories you want to burn during your training. There are some preset values, but you can also select "custom" and then you choose how many calories you want to burn during your training.

"Target bar" appears in the display.

As a standard calculation, when we display calories on our calibrated bikes, we use: 1 minute with 100W gives 7 kcal.

We have chosen the calculation above, which we believe is consistent with what the body consumes during a normal cycle position (not the "consumption" on the ﬂywheel).

Average power

Max. power

Min. power

Total time

Average workload

Max. workload

Min. workload

Total distance

Average rpm

Max. rpm

Min. rpm

Calories

Average speed

Max. speed

Min. speed

End heart rate

Average heart rate

Max. heart rate

Min. heart rate

When you have achieved your target, the display shows "Target achieved". There can you can see your results, and you can switch between the two different views by pressing the arrow keys (change screen).

The results can be displayed in both km and km / h or miles and mph, depending on what you selected in the "Settings general" (Metric units: Yes / No).

Exercise target achieved

Change screen

Distance CaloriesStop

Time

Average power

Restart

Stop

Restart

1 kcal10

kcal

100 kcal

1000

kcal

Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...)

Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...)

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Heart rate settings

Here you can choose what heart rate standard you want the bike to search for, Bluetooth SMART, ANT+ or both.

Current heart rate

Lock to bluetooth

Lock up bluetooth

Home

ANT+

(ANT+ is always active) ANT+ uses "proximity pairing" which means that

you should be close to the display for it to start listening to it. When the display and the heart rate monitor is paired, you can be relatively far from the bike with retained function. This process ensures that the display is listening on the correct belt.

If you have connected to an ANT+ heart rate monitor it says "connected" at "ANT+ status:" and the current heart rate is displayed at "Pulse".

The person's heart rate ("pulse") can be measured by, for example, a chest belt that detects your pulse from your heart and sends the pulse to the bike with Bluetooth SMART or ANT+ technology.

Fig: Placement chest belt

Fig: Moistening the electrodes

The images above are used with permission of Polar Sweden.

Bluetooth SMART

When the bike and a Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitor have been paired the heart rate monitor Bluetooth ID and the current heart rate is displayed at "Pulse". You can choose to actively lock the heart rate monitor by pressing "Lock". Then the bike is only searching for that particular heart rate monitor. Press "Reset" if you want to release the lock to only a speciﬁc heart rate monitor and lock with a new or continue to search freely.

You can use several Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitors to the bike, but you can only lock to one at a time.

The bike locks to the heart rate monitor that it ﬁnds ﬁrst (within 10 m). If more heart rate monitors are used, we therefore recommended to lock into a speciﬁc Bluetooth ID to ensure that the correct heart rate appears.

NOTE! (for Bluetooth SMART) It must be ensured that no other belts in addition to the belt that should be paired to the bike is active OR that any other device (cell phone, bike computer, etc.) that could connect to the belts are active during the process!

If you use chest belt

Heart rate registration requires that the heart rate monitor is positioned correctly. When it is correctly ﬁtted the logo on the belt will be central and readable, outward and upright, by another person. Before putting on the belt, clean the skin where the belt is to be placed. The chest belt should be secured at a comfortable tension around the mid section, just below the breast muscle, see Fig: Placement chest belt. Moisten the electrodes before use, see Fig: Moistening

the electrodes.

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Home

Settings general

General settings

Here you can make the following settings: Autostart: Yes/No

Metric units: Yes/No If you choose Yes units are shown in km, if you choose No the units are shown in miles

Start screen: Last used (

not activated) Standard

Single value

Language

Not activated

Maintenance

Service and maintenance. This is mainly used by service personnel.

ID: Control unit ID Display unit version: Display software version Control unit version: Control unit software

version Pot value: Potentiometer value

kpscale value: The value displayed on the pendulum scale, if available, read braking force

cykelk: Cycle constant Servicetime: Time in use since last service

(hours with rpm) Total servicetime: Total time in use

(hours with rpm) Service indication: 0 = indicator inactivated

1 = maintenance service completed 3 = maintenance service recommended

Commandtype USB: Command type

USB port

Commandtype RS232: Command type RS232 port

Baudrate USB: Data transfer rate USB port

Baudrate RS232: Data transfer rate RS232 port

Yes: time counting starts automatically when you start pedalling

No: you must press “start” before time counting starts

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The bike has a module that can connect to the Bluetooth SMART compatible heart rate belts or similar device designed to this standard. The standard includes no distance function so we recommend different procedures depending on whether there is only one heart rate monitor or there may be several within the range of the receiver (10-15 m).

Connection to heart rate monitor with solitary bike (pulse mode 2) STANDARD

This works when you only have one bike with Bluetooth SMART and other monitors with this standard within the receiver range, normally 1015 m.

The bike is set by default to automatically connect temporarily with the ﬁrst active heart rate monitor with Bluetooth SMART technology that comes within the range. The bike is paired with this monitor until the signal is dropped. Heart rate monitors tend to stop transmitting within 30 seconds to two minutes from the time they lose pulse contact or have been taken off. As soon as a signal is dropped, the bike begins to search for another heart rate monitor (new or old).

You can use several heart rate monitors on the same bike but it may only activate one monitor at a time (within range).

Connection to heart rate monitor with several bikes (pulse mode 3)

In a room with several bikes or other devices that also use Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitors, every bike should be locked to a speciﬁc heart rate monitor so you have control of which is connected to which bike.

This can be done in Monark novo display unit (further information in section "Monark novo display unit") or in Monark test software or similar.

Open the terminal window. Ensure that you are connected to the bike. Type ping in the command line in the window and press Enter. Then the bike beep once and answer pong in the text window above the command line, see Fig: Terminal window.

NOTE! Electromagnetic waves can interfere with pulse function when wireless chest belt or similar is used. Cellular phones or similar are not allowed to be used near the bike during test.

In case of problems, turn off WiFi, Bluetooth and similar on computers nearby (including the display with integrated computer on LC7 novo).

Fig: Terminal window

Command line

Bike answer

Connect Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitor

(Monark novo control unit)

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NOTE!

It must be ensured that no other belts in addition to

the belt that should be paired to the bike is active OR

that any other device (cell phone, bike computer, etc.)

that could connect to the belts are active during the

process!

Activate the belt by someone wearing it as instructed

and standing near the bike. Type pulsemode 2 in the

terminal window to ensure that the bluetooth system

is active. Then let the the bike pair automatically with

the heart rate monitor. Write regularly pulseble in the

terminal window until the bike responds with the

current pulse value, which means that the bike and

heart rate monitor have been paired. Type pulseble

lock to lock to the active heart rate monitor. With

this the bike is only locked to this heart rate monitor

and will ignore all others that may be within reach.

Type pulsebleid in the terminal window and the bike

will respond with the heart rate monitor's complete

id. Note this on the heart rate monitor along with

what bike the monitor / transmitter unit is locked to

for later reference. To check the id that is locked to

the bike, type pulsebleid in the terminal window and

the bike responds.

Alternatively, if you already know the belt's complete

id, you can direct lock it. The complete ID has the

format ##: ##: ##: ##: ##: ##. Sometimes the device

ID is printed on the transmitter housing or packaging

but different types of abbreviated notation appear

on, for example Polar belts. There are many free

applications for BLE SMART HR which can be used

to see the heart rate monitor ID in a cell phone or

a PC tablet. Then you can lock directly to the heart

rate monitor without having it active by typing the

command pulsebleid "##: ##: ##: ##: ##: ##" in the

terminal window and this will register and lock to

the speciﬁed id (note that it should be " " around the

id).

If you want to return to automatically pair with the

ﬁrst compatible heart rate monitor within reach, type

the command pulseble break or pulsemode 2

There is a risk that the "dedicated" heart rate monitor may pair with an other device before it is paired to the bike if the other device is within range (cell phone, etc.). Therefore, we recommend that, if possible, all devices with Bluetooth SMART are locked to speciﬁc monitors so that this does not happen. If a heart rate monitor has paired with the wrong device, turn it off and let it lie for a while so it shuts itself down. The time depends on the brand, but it usually varies between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Then the heart rate monitor is reset. A heart rate monitor can only pair with one device at a time and it is often enough just to reach the electrodes to make it active.

In environments where you want to change test persons without wash and dry the textile belt ﬁrst, you can use so-called textile belts where the transmitter unit sits with quick couplers on a textile belt with electrodes. Then you can use several textile belts but only a transmitter unit per bike and change into dry belts quickly by moving the transmitter unit which is locked to the bike. The transmitter unit is often easy to wipe clean. In this way you can maintain good hygiene when the tests are close together.

Monark Exercise AB has tested several belts, both of famous brands and so-called "no-name". As long as they follow the Bluetooth SMART standard they work on the bike, but we strongly recommend that you use well-known brands such as Polar, because "no-name" belts in many cases have been shown to have both very poor function and range.

1

2

3

4 kg

1

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4

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Calibration electronics

Usually it is not necessary to recalibrate the cycle electronically, but it should be done after each service, change of electronic part, movement or if you adjusted the 0-index.

The calibration coefﬁcient calculated by the computer is stored in main memory. No matter when the power is turned on, the last stored calibration will be placed in main memory. New calibration automatically replaces the old.

Calibration

Calibration is necessary so that the electronic and the mechanical parts of the cycle conform. The work carried out on the bike is a result of the braking force (pendulum mode) and the number of pedal revolutions (= distance). The effect is then counted out by dividing the work done by the time it took to accomplish it. Validation includes both mechanical and electronic procedures.

Calibration pendulum

All LC6 novo and LC7 novo are calibrated in the factory, but a calibration of the pendulum can still be done to verify this. If so, please do the following.

Open the front cover. Check that the brake belt (3) is loose. If not, move the pendulum to 8 kp and hold it there a while to loosen it. Check that the pointer on the pendulum is in line with the scale 0-index, see section "Scale adjustment", adjust very precisely if necessary.

Calibration weight 4 kg (Art. No.: 9000-211) is hung on the balancing spring parallel to the brake belt.

NOTE! The ﬂywheel must be completely stopped before the weight is hung on!

This weight (4 kg) can, when properly adjusted, be read at the corresponding point on the scale. If there is a deviation, adjust the pointer to the correct position by adjusting the weight (2) inside the pendulum. To change the adjustment weight loosen the adjustment screw (1). Should the index of the pendulum weight be too low, move the adjusting weight upwards in the pendulum, and if the index should be too high the adjusting weight is moved somewhat downwards and locked in the new position. Lock the adjustment screw in the new position. This process is repeated until pointer is in the exactly correct position. Close the front cover when everything is done. NOTE! It is important that you are very precise when you adjust or reset the scale.

Check the calibration of the pendulum once a year or when needed.

Fig: Pendulum

1) Adjustment screw

2) Adjustment weight

3) Brake belt

Fig: Calibration

1) Scale

2) Pointer

3) Spring

4) Hook to hang the weight in

5) Calibration weight 4 kg

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The following steps show how the electronics are

calibrated against the pendulum.

Open the front cover. 1. Check that the brake belt is loose on the ﬂywheel, 2.

see Fig: Control loose brake belt. If not, move the pendulum to 4 kp and hold it there a while to loosen it. Move the pendulum pointer to 0 again, and check again that the brake belt is loose.

Adjust the scale, see "Adjustment / reset scale", 3. so that the pendulum pointer is pointing at the 0-index of the scale, see Fig: Zero position.

Turn off the power to the bike and move the 4. pendulum pointer to 6 kp, as shown in Fig: 6 kp.

Hold the pendulum pointer at 6 kp and turn on the 5. power to the bike again and wait for a beep. Keep the pendulum at 6 kp and after about 5 seconds you will hear 10 rapid beeps. Move the pendulum pointer to 0, see Fig: 0 kp. Wait for a beep.

Move the pendulum pointer to 2 kp, see 6. Fig: 2 kp. Wait for a beep.

Move the pendulum pointer to 4 kp, see 7. Fig: 4 kp. Wait for a beep.

Move the pendulum pointer to 6 kp, see 8. Fig: 6 kp. Wait for a beep. Move the pendulum to 0 again.

The value at each point is stored at the end of

each beep. New value is checked against a table of

acceptable range. If there are any values outside the

acceptance window you will hear three short beeps

directly in connection with each calibration point

and the calibration will not be used (the last previous

stays).

Calibration is complete if no error messages or beeps

are received. Close the front cover.

Electronic calibration - with the pendulum

Fig: Control loose brake belt

Fig: Zero position

Fig: 2 kp.

Fig: 4 kp.

Fig: 6 kp.

Fig: 0 kp.

NOTE! The pendulum must be kept still at the different positions. This is done by pressing down the pointer into the groove on the scale at each kp value. It is also important to keep left the pendulum at each point until the beep stops beeping before moving to the next position.

The best way to calibrate electronically is with the

pendulum directly at start up.

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Testing with LC6 novo and LC7 novo

The versatility of the LC6 novo and LC7 novo enables them to be utilized in a variety of testing environments. The bike is however designed, and will be at its best, in physiological tests in sports medicine.

In general, one should note that stresses on the tested person can become quite severe, whether in a clinical work test or a simple ﬁtness test in physical activity contexts. As a precaution, it may be advisable, prior to beginning an exercise protocol, that each test person consults with a physician.

Before testing, the test manager should review the entire protocol operation with the test person, explaining the work which will be required and the duration of the procedure. One should also agree on how the test person shall give signs of any fatigue, chest pain or other abnormal physical reactions.

The test person should not engage in heavy physical activity for several hours prior to testing to establish maximum oxygen consumption. In addition, all testing should be performed a reasonable time after meals. The test person should refrain from smoking within an hour of the testing period.

The test person should also wear suitable clothes. Training suit or loose-ﬁtting clothing is best. More detailed instructions are rarely needed, regarding the ride, but it may still be appropriate for the test leader to give some advice on pedalling, saddle height and position of the handlebars. It should be comfortable to ride. Seat height should be set so that when the ball of the foot rests on the pedal the knee should be slightly bent when the pedal is in its lowest position.

Allow the test person to pedal at a low workload to experience how it feels to hold a steady rpm.

Finally, the chest belt shall be put on, see Fig: Placement chest belt for proper placement. Check for a minute that a proper heart rate is displayed. If you know the test person's normal heart rate you may also determine how nervous he / she is prior to the test. It may be appropriate to let the test person rest long enough before the test so a more or less stable resting heart rate can be read.

Test person enforcement

The bike performs automated tests virtually by itself, requiring minimal intervention by the test operator. This allows the operator to pay careful attention to the test person without distraction. The response to the exercise protocol can be accurately estimated and appropriate action taken to assist the test person, if necessary. Some programmes have sections where the test person may develop signiﬁcant physical effort. The effect on the test person can not be underestimated.

During the test it is important to observe the test person's appearance and heart rate. The testing should be stopped immediately if the test person reports chest pain, difﬁculty in breathing, etc. A system of prompt medical attention should be set up prior to testing, in case of emergency.

The test person may also have difﬁculty in keeping a steady pedalling speed. This is of minor importance, except in cases where the program assumes a constant braking force, since the effect is automatically adjusted to the correct value as long as the pedal speed is at least 30 rpm. However, it is important to consider what each test documentation says about the pedal speed.

Fig: Placement chest belt

Fig: Fig: Moistening the electrodes

The images above are used with permission of Polar Sweden.

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Power calculation

1 rpm = that a point on the ﬂywheel moves 6 meters per minute.

50 rpm = 300 m 2 kp force makes 2 x 300 = 600 kpm / min

100 rpm = 600 m 1 kp force makes 1 x 600 = 600 kpm / min

Exact calculation: Watts = rpm x kp x 0.98065

"Rule of thumb" calculation: Watts = rpm x kp (2% error, but may be good enough in many cases)

Reviewing results

The maximum oxygen uptake is a standard

measurement of the condition of the heart- and

lung-functions. Dependent on the linear relationship

between work and oxygen uptake and between work

and heart rate, the heart rate response to work may

be used to estimate the oxygen consumption. If the

maximum heart rate is considered, the maximum

oxygen consumption may be determined.

WHO-, YMCA- and Åstrand protocols estimate

the maximum oxygen consumption, based on a

submaximal workload while all others report the

oxygen consumption required by the ﬁnal workload.

The estimated maximum oxygen consumption

derived from some of the ergometer tests is subject

to the error of the “age related predicted maximum

heart rate“. Although there is a deﬁnite and linear

relationship between work and oxygen uptake, there

are some differences in actual oxygen uptake based

on individual work efﬁciency. Test persons who are

less familiar with bike exercise and those individuals

who are less ﬁt, are more likely be less efﬁcient than

those who ride bikes frequently.

It should be noted that these results are estimates or

predictions of maximal response and have a greater

chance of being in error than if the individual were

tested to their actual maximum value. Interpretation

should therefore be made more carefully with an

understanding of the possibility of errors in the

methodology.

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Symptoms Probable Cause / Corrective Action

LED does not light up No current in the outlet. Check the fuses. •

Power switch off on the bike / Monark novo control unit. • Correct power adaptor? Check that the transformer information • (voltage, current, polarity, AC / DC) in section "Facts" complies with the transformer which is used. Check cables and connections.•

No connection to PC Check cables (connections and type)•

Right "cmd type", see section "Connection to controller"• Right COM-port (PC software or similar)• Drivers missing when using the USB-serial adaptor•

No workload Pendulum is stuck. Contact service centre for action / replacement. •

Check that the pedal speed is higher than 30 rpm. No workload is • put on if the actual pedal speed is lower than 30 rpm. See in Monark test software: - ’Monark Ergomedic’ - ’Service program...’ - ’Service Setup...’ - ’Pedal measurement’. The default setting is 30 rpm but can be adjusted to the desired value. Check calibration.• Check that the brake belt is suspended in the spring and located right • on the ﬂywheel.

No heart rate displayed A chest belt is already connected and active at the moment to another •

device. Check that the battery is alright in the chest belt, moisten your thumbs • and click on the electrodes, a low clicking sound will be heard at the battery cover, alternatively that the heart rate is displayed in the PC software. Make sure the belt ﬁts correctly on the test person, see • Fig: Placement chest belt in section "Pulse system", and that the strap is sufﬁciently tightened. Moisten the electrodes, in severe cases it may be necessary to use gel alternative, one drop of dish washing liquid mixed in water. Pulse signal strength varies from person to person. Try the belt with a person known to have a good pulse wearing a chest belt.

Irregular heart rate Use an external device (eg. pulse clock or an app in the cell phone) to •

check if it also has an irregular pulse. If this is the case, there is probably disturbance in the room. The disturbance may be electronic ﬁelds from power cables, elevators, lamps etc. or other electronic devices which are too close (eg. cell phones). Move the bike to a different location in the room or change rooms. If an irregular HR remains it should be checked manually. If the HR remains irregular at work the person's

health should be examined. No rpm reading Check cable.• Unable to calibrate force The potentiometer shaft is not attached to the pendulum shaft, tighten •

the screw.

Check the potentiometer so that it is not misadjusted. See the •

computer software menu - ’Monark Ergomedic’ - ’Service program...’ -

’Potentiometer’ and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Then calibrate the electronics again. Problems with the computer

software

Describe the problem in an email (write in English) and send it to the •

software developer HUR Labs support, support@hurlabs.com.

Troubleshooting guide

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Symptoms Probable Cause / Corrective Action

There is a click noise when pedalling (increases with the weight)

The pedals are not tight. Tighten them or change pedals. • The crank is loose. Check, tighten. • The base bearing is loose. Contact your dealer for service.•

Scratching sound is heard when pedalling.

Check that no material scrapes against the crank - chain - wheel - • except the brake belt.

There’s a click noise and a squeak noise when pedalling

Loosen the chain. •

Troubleshooting guide

Operation interferences

It is normally considered that about 70 % of all shutdowns on small computers are caused by mains interferences, i.e. at short over voltage. These interferences can often be caused by different machinery, which is started or stopped. The processor in the computer is then reacting incorrectly or is not working at all. The problems can be solved by means of a mains interference protector, which is connected between the wall outlet and the AC adaptor.

Where to obtain additional information

The user may require more information concerning several areas of the ergometer usage. This manual is intended to instruct the reader primarily in the operation of the ergometer. References are made to related topics in the discussions concerning the testing procedures and the protocol operation sections. The following literature may provide some greater insight to ergometer-based testing without confusing the reader with technical medical terms.

Åstrand P-O, ”Ergometri - konditionsprov”, Monark, Sverige. • Golding L. A, Myers C. R, Sinning W. E, Y´s way to physical ﬁtness“, YMCA of the USA, Rosemont, IL, • 1982

For more technical details, see the section entitled “References“.

References

Technical manual, Monark Exercise AB1. Åstrand I, ”Aerobic work capacity in men and women with special reference to age”, Acta Physiol Scand. 2.

49 (suppl. 169), 1960 Åstrand P-O, ”Experimental studies of physical working capacity in relation to sex and age”, Munksgaard, 3.

Köpenhamn, 1952. Åstrand P-O, Rodahl K, ”Textbook of Work Physiology”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1970.4. Bruce RA, Kusumi F, Hosmer D, ”Maximal oxygen intake and nomographic assessment of functional aero-5.

bic impairment in cardiovascular disease”, Am Heart J 85:546-562,1973 Naughton J, ”Exercise Testing and Exercise Training in Coronary Heart Disease”, Academic Press, New 6.

York, 1973. Golding LA. Myers CR, Sinning WE, ”Y´s way to physical ﬁtness” YMCA of the USA, Rosemont, IL, 7.

1982 Wilson PK, Bell CW, Norton AC, ”Rehabilitation of the heart and lungs”, Beckman instruments, 19808. Åstrand P-O, ”Ergometri - konditionsprov”, Monark, Sverige9.

Warranty

EU countries - Private use

If you are a consumer living in the EU you will have a minimum level of protection against defects in accordance with EC Directive 1999/44/EC. In short, the directive states for that your Monark Dealer will be liable for any defects, which existed at the time of delivery. In case of defects, you will be entitled to have the defect remedied within a reasonable time, free of charge, by repair or replacement.

EU countries - Professional use

Monark Exercise products and parts are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the initial date of purchase of the unit. In the event of a defect in material or workmanship during that period, Monark Exercise will repair or replace the product. Monark Exercise will not, however, refund costs for labour or shipping.

Other countries

Monark Exercise products and parts are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the initial date of purchase of the unit. In the event of a defect in material or workmanship during that period above, Monark Exercise will repair or replace (at its option) the product. Monark Exercise will as above for labour or shipping.

Service check and Maintenance

It is important to carry out a regular service on your ergometer, to ensure it is kept in good condition.

Always keep the bike clean and well lubricated.

Service action:

We recommend isopropyl alcohol to disinfect the • surface of the bike. Use a damp, but not wet cloth to clean the surface you wish to disinfect.

Surface treatment with a rust inhibitor, especially • when the bike is clean and the surfaces are dry This is done to protect the chrome and zinc parts as well as the painted parts (4 times per year).

Check now and then that both pedals are ﬁrmly • tightened. If not the threading in the pedal arms will be damaged. When the Ergometer is new it is important to tighten the pedals after 5 hours of pedalling (4 times per year).

Check that the pedal crank is secure to the crank • axle (4 times per year).

Be sure that the pedals are moving smoothly, and • that the pedal axle is clear of dirt and ﬁbres (4 times per year).

When cleaning and lubricating be sure to check that • all screws and nuts are properly tightened (twice a year).

Check that the chain is snug and there is no play in • the pedal crank (twice a year).

Check that pedals, chain and freewheel sprocket are • lubricated (twice a year).

Be sure that the brake belt does not show signiﬁcant • signs of wear (twice a year).

Check that the handlebars and seat adjustment • screws are lubricated (2 times per year).

Be sure that all moving parts, crank and ﬂywheel • are working normally and that no abnormal play or sound exists. Play in bearings causes fast wearing and with that follows a highly reduced lifetime.

Check that the ﬂywheel is placed in the center and • with plane rotation.

Grind the brake belt contact surface, see section • "Brake belt contact surface" (once a year).

Service

NOTE! Make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before making connections.

Note that the text about service and maintenance is universal and that all parts may not be relevant to your bike.

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If the display is battery-operated, the batteries are in a separate package at delivery. If the storing time has been long the battery power can be too low to make the computer act correctly. Batteries must then be changed.

Flywheel bearing

The ﬂywheel bearing is long-term greased and requires no supplementary lubrication. If a problem arises, please contact your Monark dealer.

Crank bearing

The crank bearing is greased and normally requires no supplementary lubrication. If a problem arises, please contact your Monark dealer.

Transportation

During transport the brake cord should be tightened to prevent it from falling off the ﬂywheel.

Replacement of brake belt

To replace the brake belt remove covers if necessary. Make sure that the belt is loose.

Pendulum bike with engine:

To loosen the brake belt on pendulum bikes with engine, connect power to the unit and raise the pendulum to 4 kp. Hold it there until brake belt is loose. Please note how the belt is assembled. Remove it from the bike. Attach the new brake belt and assemble the bike in reverse order.

NOTE! When replacing the brake belt it is recommended to clean the brake surface. See ”Brake belt contact surface”.

Brake belt contact surface

Deposits of dirt on the brake belt and on the contact surface may cause the unit to operate unevenly and will also wear down the brake belt. The contact surface of the ﬂywheel should be smoothed with ﬁne sandpaper and any dust removed with a clean dry cloth.

Remove any potential covers and all workload on the brake belt and then remove it. Grind with a ﬁne sand paper. Grinding is easier to perform if a second individual cautiously and carefully pedals the cycle.

Irregularities on the brake belt contact surface are removed by means of a ﬁne sand paper or an abrasive cloth. Otherwise unnecessary wear on the brake belt may occur and the unit can become noisy.

Always keep the brake belt contact surface clean and dry. No lubricant should be used. We recommend replacing the brake belt when cleaning the contact surface. In regard to assembly and adjustment of the brake belt, see ”Replacement of brake belt”.

Batteries

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Fig: Brake belt contact surface

Chain 1/2“ x 1/8“

Check the lubrication and tension of the chain at regular intervals. In the middle of its free length the chain should have a minimum play (3) of 10 mm (1/4 inch). See Fig: Chain adjustments. When the play in the chain is about 20 mm (3/4 inch) the chain must be tightened. Otherwise it will cause abnormal wear of the chain and sprockets. Therefore it is always recommended to keep the chain play as small as possible. Loosen the hub nut (2) on both sides and tense the chain with the chain adjuster (1) when needed.

When the chain has become so long that it can no longer be tightened with the chain adjusters it is worn out and should be replaced with a new one.

To adjust or replace the chain, remove covers if required.

To adjust the chain the hub nuts (2) should be loosened. Loosening or tightening the nuts on the chain adjusters (1) will then move the hub and axle forward or backward. Then tighten the nuts on the hub axle again. See Fig: Chain adjustments.

To replace the chain, loosen the chain adjusters as much as possible. Dismantle the chain lock (6) and remove the chain. Use pliers to both release the lock washer and mount it again (4). Put on a new chain and assemble the chain lock. The spring of the chain lock should be assembled with the closed end in the movement direction (5) of the chain. See Fig: Chain replacement.

NOTE! At assembly the ﬂywheel has to be parallel with the centerline of the frame. Otherwise the chain and sprockets make a lot of noise and wear out rapidly.

Then assemble the removed parts as above but in reverse order.

4

6

5

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Fig: Chain replacement

4) Lock spring

5) Movement direction

6) Chain lock

Fig: Chain adjustments

1) Chain adjuster

2) Axle nut

3) Chain play

Freewheel sprocket

When replacing the freewheel sprocket remove frame covers if necessary. Remove the chain according to section ”Chain 1/2” x 1/8””.

Loosen the axle nuts and lift off the ﬂywheel. Remove the axle nut, washer, chain adjuster and spacer on the freewheel side. Replace sprocket-adaptor and assemble the new parts in reverse order according to the above.

The sprocket should be lubricated with a few drops of oil once a year. Tilt the cycle to make it easier for the oil to reach the bearing. See Fig: Lubrication.

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Fig: Lubrication

Fig: Hub assembly

LC6

LC7

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23

27

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26

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24

26

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Spare parts list

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Pos. Qty. Art. No. Description Pos. Qty. Art. No. Description

1 1 9300-147 Saddle, racer with adaptor 1 9310-29 Handlebar stem with clamp,

complete

1 C7100535 -Saddle Exeo Road, white 13 1 9311-74 -Locking handle black M10x80,

complete

1 9336-42 -Adaptor to race-/sport saddle 1 9310-281 -T-slot nut M10L

2 1 9310-28 Sledge, complete 14 1 9310-24 -Handlebar clamp

3 1 9311-24 -Locking handle M10x32, black 15 1 9310-92 -Handlebar stem

4 1 9310-30 Saddle post 16 1

C2305771-42

Reparto corse handlebar

5 2 9328-1315 Bushing with hole 1

C2600206

Handlebar tape Black CORK C260

6 2 9310-27 Piston locking, complete 17 1

C2205419-120

Reparto corse stem 120 mm Al

2 9100-289 -Locking handle M10x50, blue,

complete

18 1 9384-48 Power switch with LED

7 2 8321-75 Pedals SPD with clips and strap 19 1 9310-71 Lock to front cover

8 1 9301-3 Support tube rear, complete 20 1 9310-20 Front cover

2 9328-51 -Plastic cap 21 1 9310-620 Side cover front, right, with

recess for scale

2 9328-26 -Rubber foot with screw M8 22 1 9310-630-1 Side cover front, left with a

hole for cables

9 1 9310-595 Side cover rear, right (outer

chain guard)

23 1 9310-605 Side cover rear, left

10 1 9310-13 Scale 7 kp, complete 24 1 9000-103 -Pole screw M5x12, white

1 9310-152 -Scale 25 1 9311-91 Monark novo display unit

1 9000-103 -Pole screw M5x12, white 26 2 9312-12 Knurled screws

11 1 8243-7 Holder for cable 27 1 9310-96 Holder for PC tablet, LC7 novo

12 1 9301-4 Support tube front, complete 28 1 9310-12 Display holder LC6 / LC7

2 9328-51 -Plastic cap 1 9312-31 Chest belt Polar H7

2 9328-26 -Rubber foot with screw M8 1 9311-93 Power adaptor AC/DC

switching adaptor, 12 V, 7.5 A

2 9000-38 -Transport wheel, complete 1 9000-211 Calibration weight 4 kg

1 9311-937

Power cord for power adaptor, UK

1 9311-938

Power cord for power adaptor, AUS

1 9311-935

Power cord for power adaptor, EU

1 9311-936

Power cord for power adaptor, US

Fig: Power adaptor

Fig: Chest belt Polar H7

From serial number WBK 291718 J

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13 14

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7

4

5

3

2

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9

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Pos. Qty. Art. No. Description Pos. Qty. Art. No. Description

1 1 9310-56 Motor package, complete 7 1 9312-3 Flywheel, complete with magnets

1 9310-55 -Motor 8 6 9374-16 -Magnets

2 1 9311-67 -Potentiometer with cable 9 1 9300-24 -Flywheel suspension, complete

3 1 9310-45 Pendulum 7 kp, complete 10 1 9311-84 Sensor with bracket, complete

1 9310-43 -Pointer 11 1 9311-902 Monark novo control unit LC6

1 9326-88 -Spring 1 9311-903 Monark novo control unit LC7

4 1 9100-26 Tension cylinder 12 1 9300-475

Crank set, 52T, 172,5 mm, Q 146 mm

5 2 9300-99 Stop 13 1 9300-476

Cartridge bottom bracket 68/107 mm

6 1 9310-94 Brake belt, complete 14 1 9312-26 Inner chainguard with nuts

15 9310-118 Chain, 9300, 129 L, with chain lock

From serial number WBK 291718 J

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