Taurus ROW-X Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Assembly and Operating Instructions

Art. No. TF-ROW-X

TF

TFROWX.01.04

Rowing machine ROW X

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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 10

2 ASSEMBLY 11

2.1 General Instructions 11

2.2 Scope of Delivery 12

2.3 Assembly 13

2.4 Settings/Adjusting the Rowing Machine 16

3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18

3.1 Console Display 18

3.2 Button Functions 19

3.3 Operations 20

3.4 Programmes 21

3.4.1 Quick Start 21

3.4.2 P1 - Manueller Modus (Manual Mode) 21

3.4.3 P2 - Zeitvorgabe (Goal Time) 21

3.4.4 P3 - Kalorienvorgabe (Goal Calorie) 21

3.4.5 P4 - Distanzvorgabe (Goal Distance) 21

3.4.6 P5 - Rennen (Race) 21

3.4.7 P6 - P9 - High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 22

3.5 Notes on correct rowing 25

4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 28

4.1 General Instructions 28

4.2 Transportation Wheels 28

4.3 Disconnect and Connect the Monorail 29

4.3.1 Disconnect the Monorail from the Rowing Machine 29

4.3.2 Connect the Monorail to the Rowing Machine 30

5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31

5.1 General Instructions 31

5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 31

5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 32

6 DISPOSAL 32

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7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 33

8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 34

8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 34

8.2 Parts List 35

8.3 Exploded Drawing 37

9 WARRANTY 38

10 CONTACT 40

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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. With Taurus® 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.

Intended Use

The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose.

This tness equipment is suitable for home use, semi-professional use and commercial or
professional use. The semi-professional sector includes, for example, institutional facilities such
as hospitals, schools, hotels and associations. Professional use refers to commercial use, e.g. in a
tness studio.

Legal Notice

Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness

International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany

Disclaimer

©2011 Taurus® is a registered brand of the company Sport Tiedje GmbH. All rights
reserved. Any use of this trademark without the explicit written permission of Sport­Tiedje is prohibited.

Product and manual are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without
advance notice.

Management:
Christian Grau

Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel

No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547

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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!

L NOTICE

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

LCD display of

+ strokes, strokes per minute
+ training time in min
+ distance in m
+ time/500 m: average / current
+ calories burnt in kcal
+ heart rate (when using a chest strap)
+ Watt
+ resistance level

Resistance system: combined air/magnet brake system
Resistance level: 16

Total number of training programs: 10

Weight and dimensions:

Article weight (gross, including packaging): 53.2 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 44.3 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 1245 mm x 1055 mm x 420 mm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 2500 mm x 628 mm x 1240 mm

User weight: 150 kg/330 lbs

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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 to prevent improper use

by third parties or children.

+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. In the

meantime, the equipment must not be used.

࣑ ATTENTION

+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50 Hertz 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 amps, 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.

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1.4 Set-Up Place

⚠ WARNING

+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.

⚠ CAUTION

+ Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free space/

clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment. Make sure that you leave

at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the

equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the

equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on

each side and 45 cm in front of and behind the equipment.

+ The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any

draughts.

+ Choose the place in which to set up the equipment such that there is enough free space/

clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.

+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.

࣑ ATTENTION

+ The 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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Training zone

Recommended free zone

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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 another technically skilled person.

࣑ ATTENTION

+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or

packaging board.

L NOTICE

+ 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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(3) MA IN FRAME ASSEMB LY

(1) REAR STABI

L

IZER (5) FRONT STABIL IZER

(29) SEAT PAD(32) COMPUTER SET

(30L) REAR
LEFT COVER

(30R) REAR
RIGHT COVER

(47) BUMPER

(45) POWER
ADAPTER

(2) MO NORAIL
ASSEMB LY

2.2 Scope of Delivery

The scope of delivery consist of the following parts. At the beginning, check whether all parts
and tools belonging to the device are included in the scope of delivery and whether damage has
occurred. In the event of complaints, the contractual partner must be contacted directly.

⚠ CAUTION

If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or damaged, the assembly must not be carried out.

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2.3 Assembly

Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.

L NOTICE

First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.

Step 1: Assembly of rear base and monorail

1. Mount the rear base (1) on the mono rail (2) with M6 X 16L hexagon screws (80) and two M6

Nylon nuts (101) (see g. A1). Tighten the screws.

2. Slide the seat pad (29) on the mono rail (2) (see g. A2).

3. Mount the left (30L) and right rear cover (30R) with four M4 X 12L screws (90) (see g. A3).

4. Mount the bumper (47) on the mono rail (2) with two M6 X 16L hexagon screws (80). Please pay

attention to that the left (30L) & right rear cover (30R) are correctly positioned (see g. A4). Then
tighten all screws.

A1 A2 A3 A4

Down

90

90

30L

Up

30R

2

90

80

2

80

2

101

1

29

80

47

2

13

B2

32

4

87

Step 2: Assembly of front base and computer

1. Mount the front base (5) on the front frame (4) with two 3/8“

spring washers (94) and two 3/8“ caps for nuts (103) (see g. B1).
Tighten all screws.

B1

103

94

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2. Mount the computer (32) on the front frame (4) with two

pre-mounted 3/16“ X 16L screws (87). Please pay attention
to that the computer (32) is correctly aligned (see g. B2).
Then tighten the screws.

B2

4

87

32

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