Taurus RX7, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...TFRX7 03 02 TF Assembly and Operating Instructions Art No TF RX7 3 Rowing machine RX7 ...

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Page 3: ... 3 Interval distance interval time programs 26 3 4 4 60 75 90 heart rate controlled programs 28 3 4 5 THR target heart rate program 29 3 4 6 Watt program 31 3 4 7 Training programs 32 3 4 8 Performance Test 34 3 4 9 User Data 36 3 4 10 Further information 39 3 5 Operation infrared remote control 43 3 5 1 Introduction 43 3 5 2 Inserting batteries 43 3 5 3 List of parts 44 3 5 4 Main functions of th...

Page 4: ...ine 54 4 3 Transportation Wheels 54 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE 55 5 1 General Instructions 55 5 2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 55 5 3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 56 6 DISPOSAL 56 7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 57 8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 58 8 1 Serial Number and Model Name 58 8 2 Parts List 59 8 3 Exploded Drawing 61 9 WARRANTY 62 10 CONTACT 64 ...

Page 5: ...1 for home fitness International Headquarters Flensburger Straße 55 24837 Schleswig Germany Management Christian Grau Sebastian Campmann Dr Bernhard Schenkel No HRB 1000 SL Local Court Flensburg European VAT Number DE813211547 DISCLAIMER 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 Sport ...

Page 6: ...ct 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 ड ड ATTENTION This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which if not av...

Page 7: ...5 Watt User memory 4 Total number of training programs 26 Pacer program 1 Pre set programs 12 Watt controlled programs 1 Heart rate controlled programs 4 User defined programs 5 Weight and dimensions Article weight gross including packaging 41 3 kg Article weight net without packaging 36 4 kg Packaging dimensions L x W x H approx 1460 mm x 755 mm x 290 mm Set up dimensions L x W x H approx 2450 mm...

Page 8: ...o 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 Kee...

Page 9: ... defective contact your contract partner In the meantime the equipment must not be used ड ड 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 b...

Page 10: ...nt The set up and mounting surface of the equipment should be flat loadable and solid ड ड ATTENTION The device may only be used in one building in sufficiently 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 floor protective mat equipment underlay can help to protect high qualit...

Page 11: ...e help of another technically skilled person ड ड ATTENTION To prevent damage to the equipment and the floor assemble the equipment on a mat or packaging board L 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 Manufacturer note The pull strap is equipped with a return s...

Page 12: ...eck 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 ...

Page 13: ...e sure that you have a free space of 2 x 2 5 metres for assembly Step 1 Unpacking Open the packaging see illustration below L L NOTICE Do not remove the protective packaging material before it s absolutely necessary Step 2 Preparing the assembly 1 Take the partially assembled rowing machine out of the box and set it up see illustration below 2 Remove and dispose of the safety strap holders Put the...

Page 14: ...the AC cable 720 4 Mount the front base 5 with four screws 319 back to the main frame Tighten the screws Before the assembly make sure that the front base does not pinch the cables Step 4 Assembly rear base 1 Take the aluminium rail 001 out of the box and put it on the box see illustration below 2 Remove the four pre mounted screws 367 from the rail 1 3 Mount the rear base 6 with the four screws 3...

Page 15: ...x pre mounted screws 319 from the joint support of the rail 3 2 Mount the rail 1 with the screws 319 on the joint 3 Tighten the screws Step 6 Assembly of the seat 1 Remove the four pre mounted screws 319 2 Mount the seat 119 with the four screws 319 Tighten the screws ...

Page 16: ...ntion to correctly connect the two small covers 117 with each other see illustration Step 8 Connecting the equipment to the mains supply ड ड ATTENTION The equipment must not be connected to a multiple socket otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that the equipment will be supplied with sufficient power Technical errors can result Plug the power plug 715 into a wall outlet that complies with the instru...

Page 17: ...4 Settings setting up the rowing machine Sit up securely 1 Straddle the rail 2 Position the seat directly below you 3 When sitting down make sure that the seat does not move Handle holder Once you have completed your training remember to hook the handle into the holder ...

Page 18: ...T ER RX7 18 Adjusting the heel rest and the straps There are several adjustments for the heel rest Before you start exercising adjust correctly the heel rest 1 Pulltheloopupwardssothatyourheelissupportedandthefootstrapisabovethewidestpointof your foot 2 Tighten the foot strap 3 Loosen the foot strap by pushing the small buckle outwards ...

Page 19: ...nearly any height and any angle L NOTICE For safety reasons please make sure while exercising that the pull rope does not touch the console 1 Hold the console with both hands as in the image above 2 Move the console to the desired height and set the desired angle Loosen the foot strap You can very easily open the foot strap with the quick release flap Lift the flap with your thumbs as shown in the...

Page 20: ...ges are displayed 8 rows high 16 resistance levels 16 columns long 16 times intervals ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Text messages which guide you through the single programs WATTS Estimated wattage per stroke calibrated according to EN957 One Watt corresponds to the performance to do a mechanical work of one joule within a second LEVEL 16 resistance levels can be selected Level 1 minimum resistance Level 1...

Page 21: ...e main menu 3 2 Button Functions MENU Press this button to get to the main menu L L NOTICE This button only works in the menu mode and pause mode but not in the training mode RECOVERY Two functions 1 Distance sensor Hold the Recovery button pressed 2 Start the Recovery program The Recovery program determines automatically your recovery heart rate within a minute after the training ENTER Three func...

Page 22: ... Select buttons to set the resistance level 4 Before the training menu mode Hold the Select buttons for three seconds to set the system metric or English L L NOTICE It only refers to the user data of height and weight 3 3 Turning on the equipment Auto turning on The console turns on automatically once the rowing machine is being moved or a button is pressed Auto Pause The console pauses automatica...

Page 23: ...lete a user 11 Frequency frequency options for the heart rate receiver 3 4 1 Pacer program also called Pace boat program The pacer program offers you the possibility to row beside a pace boat which defines a pace for the training There are two possibilities to program the pace Enter a time 500 m or Define time and distance 1 Pace program Choose with the Select buttons the PACER program Confirm wit...

Page 24: ...lues are optional Hold Enter to skip all target values Press Enter once to skip one target value Set a target value with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 6 Alarm settings Alarm settings are optional Press Start to skip all alarms Press the Select buttons to skip one alarm Choose an alarm with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 7 Ready Start rowing When you have come to the end of the selec...

Page 25: ... Enter Press Start to start the training immediately 4 Resistance level Choose a resistance level with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 5 Target values Target values are optional Hold Enter to skip all target values Press Enter once to skip one target value Set a target value with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 6 Alarm settings Alarm settings are optional Press Start to skip all alarms...

Page 26: ...with Enter Press Menu to return to the main menu 2 User selection Choose one of four existing users U1 U4 or the GUEST USER with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 3a Interval distance program Choose the distance program with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 3b Interval time program Choose the time program with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 4 Number of intervals Choose the number o...

Page 27: ...arm settings Alarm settings are optional Press Start to skip all alarms Press the Select buttons to skip one alarm Choose an alarm with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 10 Ready Start rowing When you have come to the end of the selection process READY flashes on the console and you can start rowing L L NOTICE While exercising you can adjust the resistance level with the Select buttons ...

Page 28: ...and have entered correct user data before you train with this program L L NOTICE While exercising you can still adapt the HR to the resistance level Though it is very important to increase the heart rate while exercising you should make sure that it is not too high We recommend to exercise with 60 of the maximum heart rate at the beginning and only increase the level when your fitness has been imp...

Page 29: ...urate Various factors can affect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement The heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid GUEST User is possible Keep your heart rate at the pre set level with the target heart rate program he console compares your current heart rate with the chosen target heart rate every 10 seconds and adapts it accordingly Adapt your target heart rate with the Select b...

Page 30: ...OTNROL value Confirm with Enter Press Start to start the training immediately 5 Target values Target values are optional Hold Enter to skip all target values Press Enter once to skip one target value Set a target value with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 6 Alarm settings Alarm settings are optional Press Start to skip all alarms Press the Select buttons to skip one alarm Choose an alarm wit...

Page 31: ...4 or the GUEST USER with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 3 Watt setting Choose the Watt number Control with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter Press Start to start the training immediately 4 Target values Target values are optional Hold Enter to skip all target values Press Enter once to skip one target value Set a target value with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 5 Alarm settings A...

Page 32: ...e 20th century The running pace is increased and reduced several times throughout the training RANDOM Before you confirm your random profile with Enter the console switches automatically the random profile every three seconds 1 Training programs Choose PROFILES training programs with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter Press Menu to return to the main menu 2 User selection Choose one of four exi...

Page 33: ...et values are optional Hold Enter to skip all target values Press Enter once to skip one target value Set a target value with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 7 Alarm settings Alarm settings are optional Press Start to skip all alarms Press the Select buttons to skip one alarm Choose an alarm with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter 8 Ready Start rowing When you have come to the end of the ...

Page 34: ...r a minute FITNESS TEST RESULTS SUPER FIT 90 100 EXTREMELY FIT 80 89 VERY FIT 70 79 GOOD FITNESS 60 69 AVERAGE FITNESS 50 59 FAIR FITNESS 40 49 POOR FITNESS 30 39 UNFIT 20 29 VERY UNFIT 10 19 EXTREMELY UNFIT 0 9 1 Fitness test program Choose the Fit Test program with the Select buttons Confirm with Enter NOTE Press Menu to return to the main menu 2 Start rowing Stop rowing after exactly five minut...

Page 35: ...raining During the test of 60 seconds it is required that the console receives your heart rate via a compatible chest strap Then the console displays a recovery value from 0 to 100 RECOVERY TEST RESULTS SUPER FIT 90 100 EXTREMELY FIT 80 89 VERY FIT 70 79 GOOD FITNESS 60 69 AVERAGE FITNESS 50 59 FAIR FITNESS 40 49 POOR FITNESS 30 39 UNFIT 20 29 VERY UNFIT 10 19 EXTREMELY UNFIT 0 9 1 Activating the ...

Page 36: ...r lbs in order to switch please see selection of system ACTIVE FACTOR How active you are influences your metabolism and your metabolism influences how many calories you burn while exercising Your active factor adapts the calorie calculation and the value of the total daily metabolism 0 times a week SITTING office work with less or no daily training Twice a week LIGHT ACTIVE light training once to ...

Page 37: ... and 16 columns 16 time intervals These user programs are very helpful and allow you to create a program profile that corresponds to your needs Thus you get an infinite diversion and keep motivated While exercising the console adapts the resistance level automatically to your profile You can still adjust the resistance level on your own while exercising 1 User profile Choose the USER PRO with the ...

Page 38: ...R DEL in the main menu with the Select buttons and confirm with Enter Press Menu to return to the main menu 2 User selection Choose one of the four possible existing users with the Select buttons and confirm with Enter 3 Confirm delete Press Enter to confirm the deletion ...

Page 39: ...3 Low 21 24 14 17 Average 25 31 18 25 Obese 32 plus 26 plus BMR Your basal metabolic rate is the minimum amount of energy a body needs a day at complete rest to maintain its functions TDEE Your total energy metabolic rate is an estimate of the daily required number of calories If you try to lose weight the total energy metabolic rate is a good guideline Calorie calculation for weight reduction Whe...

Page 40: ...en in centimeters metric or inches imperial The weight is given in kilograms metric or pounds imperial Selection of units 1 Press and hold both SELECT buttons for 3 seconds 2 Use the SELECT buttons to select METRIC or IMPERIAL 3 Press ENTER to confirm Alarms Maximum alarms are optional Alarms can be very helpful however we recommend to use only one to two alarms at a time When an alarm is given a ...

Page 41: ...BPM increments Watt program WATT 100 10 to 995 Watt in 5 Watt increments User data SEX Female female or male AGE 35 10 to 99 years in 1 year increments HEIGHT METRIC Female 163 cm or male 178 cm 90 to 240 cm in 1 cm increments WEIGHT METRIC Female 60 kg or male 86 kg 30 to 200 kg in 1 kg increments HEIGHT IMPERIAL Female 64 inches 5 4 36 to 96 3 to 8 in 1 inches increments WEIGHT IMPERIAL Female 1...

Page 42: ...9900 m in 100 m increments STROKES 300 strokes 10 to 9990 strokes in 10 strokes increments CALORIES 160 calories 10 to 9990 calories in 10 calories increments Maximum alarm HEART RATE 140 BPM 30 to 220 BPM in 1 BPM increments SPM 25 SPM 15 to 60 SPM in 1 SPM increments TIME 500m 2 15 01 00 to 9 55 minutes and seconds in 5 seconds increments WATT 100 10 to 995 Watt in 5 Watt increments ...

Page 43: ...n system with a short range which requires a clear line of sight this means there must be a clear straight line between the remote control and the training computer 3 5 2 Inserting batteries The battery compartment is delivered with plastic spacers which separate the battery from the battery clamp This stops the battery from discharging during transport and keeps it charged Remove the plastic spac...

Page 44: ... in the computer 3 5 4 Main functions of the infrared transmitter The infrared transmitter has four buttons MENU button ENTER button SELECT button DOWN UP These four buttons are exactly the same buttons as those on the COMPUTER See COMPUTER MANUAL for detailed information about the button functions Infrared LED Transmitter Infrared Receiver Handlebar MENU button ENTER Display button SELECT buttons...

Page 45: ...ntion to the polarity when you insert the new battery 4 Carefully insert the battery hold back in in the correct position until the lock from the battery holder locks 5 Check to see if the infrared remote control is working correctly If there are any problems see the FAQs and troubleshooting Press hold then pull out Battery holder Battery holder lock Wrong Right Wrong Right Right Battery holder lo...

Page 46: ...ON In the picture the angle of the infrared receiver of the computer is wrong and the infrared transmitter of the handle is too far away from an angle of the infrared receiver of the computer In the figure the angle of the infrared receiver of the computer is correct and the infrared transmitter of the handle is in the correct position to the angle of the infrared receiver of the computer ...

Page 47: ... signals for example television or TV remote control etc This happens primarily with home use ड ड ATTENTION Do not reprogram the RMC code as long as it is not necessary because the infrared remote control may stop working if you make a mistake Step 1 1 Place the handle in the handle holder and avoid touching the handle again until step 3 In the figure the infrared transmitter of the handle points ...

Page 48: ...3 1 Take the handle and point it with the infrared transmitter of the handle towards the infrared receiver of the computer 2 Hold the handle button MENU Then press either or to select a new infrared card 3 Then press the ENTER computer button to confirm the selection The computer will return to the main menu L L NOTICE The Current Infrared IR Code Display does not change here The change is first d...

Page 49: ...r on the handle with a little window cleaner 3 Replace batteries See point Replace batteries 4 Program the IR RMC code again See point Remote Control Code RMC Code 5 Ask for a service technician PROBLEM The IR system does not work SOLUTION 1 Replace batteries See point Replace batteries 2 Program the IR RMC code again See point Remote Control Code RMC Code 3 Ask for a service technician ...

Page 50: ...e user slightly leans back holds the legs down keeps the upper body straight and pulls the handle to the body Straddled elbows Wrong The user s elbows are straddled from the body at the end of the movement and the handle is at the height of the breast Right Pull the handle to the body with straight wrists and the elbows close to the body The elbows are brought behind the head while the handle is p...

Page 51: ...ching it completely Leaning too far forward Wrong The body is bent too far forward The shins are no longer vertical The head and shoulders are facing the feet The body is therefore in a weak position to execute the movement Right The shins are vertical The body is pressed against the legs the arms are completely stretched out in front and the body is slight bent forward This position should be ple...

Page 52: ...th the arms instead of first pressing with the legs Right The user begins by stretching out the legs relaxing the back and stretching the arms Bent wrists Wrong The user bents the wrists during the movement Right Always execute the rowing movement with straight wrists ...

Page 53: ...ls the equipment must be disassembled before transportation 4 2 Folding Mechanism L L NOTICE The rowing machine is foldable and thus saves space when it is stored It also makes it easier to transport 4 2 1 Unfolding the Rowing Machine ड ड ATTENTION Make sure that nothing is standing next to or on top of the rowing machine that can be spilled or thrown or that makes it impossible to unfold the rowi...

Page 54: ...and by pushing down the safety pin 2 Lower carefully the rowing machine to the floor 3 Now simply fold the rail upwards until you hear a click sound The folding mechanism is locked again now 4 3 Transportation Wheels The rowing machine is equipped with transport wheels and can be easily moved ड ड ATTENTION If you want to transport your equipment over particularly sensitive and soft floor coverings...

Page 55: ...s may occur Frequently individual parts are responsible for these disturbances an exchange is usually sufficient Please refer to the following overview for the most common errors and how to correct them If the equipment still does not function properly contact your contract partner Fault Cause Solution Heart rate is not received Sources of interference in the room unsuitable chest strap Wrong posi...

Page 56: ...y mobile parts and it is important that they are always in a good state Check if the buckle and the foot loop are connected with each other Check to see if the locking mechanism from the footrest works properly as well Make sure that all screws are tight If you determine any errors contact your contract partner immediately and use the rowing machine again only after it has been repaired 6 DISPOSAL...

Page 57: ...se a compatible chest strap as this ensures optimum transmission of the heart rate You may want to buy additional grips or weights for multi gyms Our range of accessories offers the highest quality and makes training even better If you would like to find out more about compatible accessories please go to the detail page of the product in our webshop the easiest way is to enter the article number i...

Page 58: ...ts list ready The corresponding contact options can be found in chapter 10 of this operating manual L L NOTICE The serial number of your equipment is unique It s located on a white sticker The exact position of this sticker is shown in the following illustration Enter the serial number in the appropriate field Serial number Brand Category TAURUS rowing machine Model Name RX7 Article Number TF RX7 ...

Page 59: ... 1 Return Spring Drum 018 1 Return Spring 138 1 Return Spring Cover 019 2 Roller Spacer 139 1 Return Spring Holder 026 1 Stopper Bracket 140 1 Flywheel Fan 027 2 Strap Holder 142 2 Special Seat Roller 028 1 Knob Stud 143 2 Heel Rest 029 2 Spring 144 2 Plug 030 1 Handle 146 1 Plug 103 2 Computer Arm Plug 147 2 Heel Rest Holder 104 2 Computer Arm Pivot 149 2 Bushing 105 2 Computer Arm Plug Cover 150...

Page 60: ...r Sensor Cable 335C 2 Bolt M8x60mm 703 1 Computer Cable 342B 2 Bolt M8x30mm 704 1 Computer Cable 349 1 Bolt M8x90mm 705 1 Computer Cable 350 1 Bolt M8x120mm 706 1 Sensor Cable 358 1 Bolt 3 16 X1 1 4 708 4 Sensor Magnet 359A 2 Bolt M5x10mm 709 1 Drive Strap 360 2 Bolt M6x10mm 710 2 Foot Strap 362A 2 Bolt M6x20mm 711 1 Chest Band Receiver 367 10 Bolt M8x16mm 712 1 Ac Adaptor Cable 373 2 Bolt M8x60mm...

Page 61: ... 709 204 384 161 162 122 122 123 212 529 163 008 110 510 508 508 532A 508 206 206 508 D 212 212 367 367 422 422 412 412 342B 360 367 367 422 422 412B 412B 412B 210 030 359A 532A 123 61 8 3 Exploded Drawing ...

Page 62: ...affected Warrantee The warrantee is the first original buyer and or any person who received a newly purchased product as a gift from the original buyer Warranty periods The following warranty periods begin on delivery of the fitness equipment Model Usage Full Warranty RX7 3 Home use 24 Months Semi professional use 12 Months Repair Costs According to our choice there will either be a repair a repla...

Page 63: ...ake sure that you are able to provide the appropriate receipt when claiming on your warranty So that we can clearly identify the model of your equipment and for the purposes of our quality control you will need to give the serial number of your equipment when contacting the service team Where possible please have your serial number and your customer number ready when you call our service hotline I...

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Page 65: ...mpanies and physio practices with professional equipment for endurance and strength training Sport Tiedje offers a wide range of fitness equipment from renowned manufacturers high quality in house developments and comprehensive services such as a build up service and sports scientific advice before and after the purchase The company employs numerous sports scientists fitness trainers and competiti...

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