Taurus Indoor Cycle IC50, TF-IC50 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual
Indoor Cycle IC50
Art. No. TF-IC50
Assembly and operating instructions
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand Taurus,
the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. Taurus oers a wide range of home
tness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing
machines. Taurus equipment is the optimal equipment for all those who want to train
at home independent of goals and tness level. For further information please visit
www.sport-tiedje.com or www.taurus-tness.de.
SAFETY NOTICE
Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly
and rst use. These instructions are intended to ensure
speedy assembly and explain safe usage. Make sure that all
people exercising with the equipment (in particular children
and persons with limited physical, sensory, mental or motor
capabilities) are informed about these instructions and its content in advance.
In case of doubt, a responsible person 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 follow the instructions carefully 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 equipment is suitable for home use as well as semi-professional use (e. g.,
hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.). It is not suitable for commercial or professional
use (e. g., commercial gyms).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when
ordering replacement parts.
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CONTENT
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical data 6
1.2 Personal safety 6
1.3 Set-up place 7
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 8
2.1 General instructions 8
2.2 Faults and troubleshooting 9
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 9
3 ASSEMBLY 10
3.1 Assembly 10
3.2 Equipment setting 14
4 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 17
4.1 10 tips for eective indoor cycle training 17
4.2 Designing a workout 18
4.3 Stretching exercises for leg and chest muscles 20
4.4 Workout journal 22
5 WARRANTY INFORMATION 23
6 DISPOSAL 25
7 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 26
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 27
8.1 Service hotline 27
8.2 Serial number and model name 27
8.3 Parts list 28
8.4 Exploded drawing 31
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 110cm x 97 cm x 25 cm (gross weight: 52 kg)
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 108 cm x 59 cm x 104 cm (gross weight: 55 kg)
Maximum user weight: 130 kg /287 lbs
1.2 Personal safety
+ 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 aected 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.
+ Please note that working out excessively can seriously damage your health.
+ The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for indoor
cycle training of adult persons.
+ Any other usage is prohibited and potentially dangerous. The contract partner cannot
be held liable for damage resulting from improper use.
+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+ Before starting your training, make yourself familiar with all of the equipment‘s
functions and setting options. Have an expert explain the correct usage of the
product to you.
+ The equipment is NOT equipped with a free wheel system. That means: When the
ywheel is rotating, the pedals rotate as well. In order to avoid any knee injuries, do
not try to stop the equipment by applying a backwards pressure on the pedals. Also,
do not try to take o your feet from the rotating pedals. The movement can only
be stopped by pressing the emergency brake or by a controlled reduction of the
cadence.
+ Use this indoor cycle only with high pedal rotations or in standing position, once you
have worked out at low pedal rotations.
+ Keep your hands and other objects well clear of moving parts.
+ Do not turn the pedal cranks manually. Keep your hands well clear of the drive
mechanism.
+ Make sure that nobody is in the range of motion of the equipment while exercising.
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+ 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 selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole – preferably
this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials. Shoes with heels,
leather soles, studs or spikes are not suitable. Never work out in bare feet.
+ It is also important to take note of the information given in the workout instructions
for creating a workout plan.
+ At the rst signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, diculty in breathing or
other abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and, if necessary,
consult your physician.
1.3 Set-up place
+ The equipment should only be used indoors, in a suciently heated and dry area
(ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be
used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools. The
equipment should only be stored in surroundings with an ambient temperature
between 5°C and 45°C.
+ The training room should be well ventilated during the training and not be
exposed to any draughts.
+ Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free
space/clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment (at least
1.50 metre). Furthermore, the equipment should not be set up in main entrances
or on escape routes.
+ No objects of any type should be inserted into the openings of the equipment.
+ The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in
the oor should be levelled out.
+ 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 INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND CARE
2.1 General instructions
+ Please check if all parts and tools belonging to the equipment are included in the
delivery and if there is any transport damage. If there are any complaints, please
contact your contract partner directly.
+ Some of the nuts and bolts to be used in assembly are already pre-mounted in
order to make set-up as easy as possible.
+ The equipment must be assembled by adults. In case of doubt, ask for assistance
from another person with technical skills.
+ Keep children away from the equipment during assembly, because small parts are
included in the delivery and may be swallowed.
+ Make sure that you have enough space (at least 1.50 metres) in every direction
during assembly.
+ Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around
to avoid danger of suocation for children.
+ Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in
order to avoid damage to the equipment and to the oor (scratches).
+ Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the oor next to
each other.
+ Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according
to the illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously.
+ First loosen all parts and check for their correct tting. Then tighten the screws
using a tool.
+ Modications to the design or improper repairs may pose a hazard to the user and
should not be carried out. The product warranty may be void as a result.
+ Only authorised service technicians are permitted to carry out all servicing and/or
repairs – it excludes maintenance and care.
+ Damaged or worn components may impair your safety and the lifespan of
the equipment. You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn
components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment
should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use
original Taurus spare parts.
+ Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
+ In order to be able to guarantee the constructively dened safety level of this
equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least
once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner).
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+ The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt, and sweat using a damp cloth. The
use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (i. e.,
sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (i. e., display).
2.2 Faults and troubleshooting
The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production.
Nevertheless, errors or malfunctions on the equipment may occur. Individual parts
are often the cause of faults and a replacement is usually sucient. Please use the
following overview to see the four most common errors and how to repair them. If the
equipment still does not work properly, please contact your contract partner.
Error Cause Solution
Squeaking or cracking
noise
Loose or too xed screw
joint
Check screw joint or lubricate
Cracking in the pedals Loose pedals Tighten pedals
Machine is wobbling Machine is not levelled Align feet
Handlebar/saddle is
wobbling
Loose screws Tighten screws
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
The indoor cycle has to be cleaned with a moist towel (no solvents!) after every
training session in order to avoid any damages from body perspiration. The following
routine works have to be done in the given intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly 2x a year Annually
Check screws
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Check the brake for wear and
lubricate* if required
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Lubricate saddle and seat
post with silicone gel
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Check the belt tension
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* Lubrication only for felt brakes.
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3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Assembly
A. Please make sure that there is enough space around the equipment while
doing the assembly.
B. Please use the given tools for assembly.
C. Please check before the assembly whether all required parts are available (see
exploded drawing with all single parts (marked with numbers)).
Overview
1. Main frame
2. Rear base
3. Fixing screws
4. Washers
5. Nuts
6. Front base
7R. Right pedal
7L. Left pedal
9. Cup holder
10. Fixing screws
11. Handlebar
13. Handlebar post
14. Seat post
16. Saddle
16A. Adjusting screw
17. Adjusting lever
19. Handlebar/seat rod
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Step 1: Assembly of the front and rear base
Mount the front base (6) on the main frame (1) with the screws M8 x 4“ (3), washers
(4), and nuts (5). Make sure that the transport wheels point outwards. (left illustration).
Mount the rear base (2) on the main frame (1) with the screws (3), washers (4), and
nuts (5) (right illustration).
Using the height levellers (75) on the rear base, you can level out any unevenness
of the oor and give the indoor cycle a safe stability. Turn the height levellers in the
respective direction.
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