Taurus TF-FCM Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual
Taurus Free Cable Motion
Assembly and operating instructions
TF-FCM
Free Cable Motion
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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 only suitable for use at home. The equipment is not suitable for semiprofessional (e. g., hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.
g., health clubs).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering
replacement parts.
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CONTENTS
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 7
2.1 General instructions 7
2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting 8
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 8
3 ASSEMBLY 9
3.1 Package contents 9
3.2 Assembly instructions 11
4 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 26
4.1 Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 26
4.2 Workout journal 28
5 WARRANTY INFORMATION 29
6 DISPOSAL 31
7 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 31
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 32
8.1 Service-hotline 32
8.2 Serial number and model name 32
8.3 Parts list 33
8.2 Exploded drawing 35
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): Box1/Box2: 46/37 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): Box 1/2 - 150 cm x 53 cm x 20 cm
Box 2/2 - 216 cm x 38 cm x 19 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 143.7 cm x 153.7 cm x 211.9 cm
Maximum user weight: 150 kg (330 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. Please
also be aware that heart rate monitoring systems might be imprecise.
+ The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for indoor
cycle workouts for adults.
+ 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 machine is NOT equipped with a free-run system. This means: If you move
the ywheel, the pedals move as well. In order to avoid knee injuries, do not try to
stop the equipment by pedaling backwards. Also do not try to take your feet from
the rotating pedals. The motion can only be stopped by pressing the emergency
brake or through a controlled reduction of the pedal rate.
+ Only use this indoor cycle with high pedal rotations or while standing after you
have practiced with lower pedal rotations.
+ Never bring your hands or other objects near moving parts.
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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 m) 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).
+ 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 nonslip 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 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 m). 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 leveled 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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+ 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 authorized 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).
+ 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 (e. g. sweat) get into the
openings of the equipment (e. g. console).
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
replacement is usually sucient. Please use the following overview to see the six most common
errors and how to repair them. If the equipment still does not work properly, please contact
your contract partner.
Problem Cause Solution
Squeaking &
cracking noises
Loose or too tight screw
connection
Check or lubricate screw
connection
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
The indoor cycle must be cleaned after every training session with a moist towel (no solvent!) in
order to avoid damage caused by sweat.
The following routine work must be executed in the specied time intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly Annually
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3 ASSEMBLY
In order to make the assembly of the equipment easier, we recommend that you do not
initially fully tighten the screws and bolts. However, you should make sure that all screws
and bolts are rmly tightened after assembly.
3.1 Package contents
The package contains the parts represented in the illustration. If one of the illustrated parts is
missing, please contact your contract partner.
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3.2 Assembly instructions
Unpack the carton and place all parts on the oor carefully and remove the
packing material and check each part as manual.
Step 1:
1. Attach two end caps (7) to left base (2) and right base (65).
2. Attach left base (2) and right base (65) to mid base (3) with two M10*20 bolts, one
M10*75 bolt (48), four M10 washers (57) and one M10 lock nut (59).
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Step 2:
1. Attach two end caps (7) to rear base (4).
2. Insert weight storage (5) into hole on rear base (4) and secure with two bolts M10*20
(44) and two M10 washers (57).
3. Slide weight support (6) and two rubber dounts (10) through two guide rods (9).
4. Attach two guide rods (9) to rear base (4) and secure with two bolts M10*70 (47)
and two M10 washers (57).
Note: Securely tighten Bolts (44 & 47) with tools.
The guide rods (9) regularly wipe Vaseline.
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