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Taurus TF-X5.1 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Art. No. TF-X5.1
Elliptical cross trainer
X5.1

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  • Page 1 Assembly and operating instructions Art. No. TF-X5.1 Elliptical cross trainer X5.1...
  • Page 2 X5.1...
  • Page 3 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 offers a wide range of home fitness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing machines.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Technical data 1.2 Personal safety 1.3 Electrical safety 1.4 Set-up place ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2.1 General instructions 2.2 Errors and error diagnosis 2.3 Maintenance and service calendar ASSEMBLY 3.1 Package contents 3.2 Assembly instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Console display 4.2 Button functions...
  • Page 5 WARRANTY INFORMATION DISPOSAL ORDERING ACCESSORIES ORDERING SPARE PARTS 9.1 Service hotline 9.2 Serial number and model name 9.3 Parts list 9.4 Exploded drawing...

  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Technical data LCD display of speed in km/h cadence (rotations per minute) training time in min training distance in km calories burnt in kcal heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap) Watt/resistance level Resistance system: Electronic magnet brake system Resistance levels: 24 Total number of training programs: 25 Pre-set programs:...

  • Page 7: Personal Safety

    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 affected 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.

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety The equipment should be connected directly to a grounded plug socket only by means of the power cable supplied. The use of multi-socket adapters or similar is not recommended. Extension leads must comply with local electrical safety guidelines. Always fully unwind the power cable. The outlet should be secured with a fuse with a minimum value of „16 amperes, slow“.

  • Page 9: Assembly Instructions, Maintenance And Care

    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 floor should be leveled out. A floor protective mat / equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality floor coverings (parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight unevenness.

  • Page 10: Errors And Error Diagnosis

    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.

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Service Calendar

    Maintenance and service calendar The following routine work must be done in the specified time intervals: Part Weekly Monthly Twice a year Annually Display console Lubricate the moving parts Plastic cover Screws and cable connec- tions Legends: C = cleaning; I = inspect...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Package contents The package contains the parts represented in the illustration, including a power cable with mains plug. If one of the illustrated parts is missing, please contact your contract partner. Step 1: #104-1 #112 8.7x20x1.5T 3/8x23x1.5T Washer (2x) Spring washer (2x) Cap nut (2x) #80-1...
  • Page 13 Step 3: #102 5/16“x15mm 8.7x20x1.5T Hex head screw (2x) Washer (2x) Step 4: #113 5/16“23x1.5T 5/16“x7T Spring washer (4x) Nylon nut (6x) 5/16“x1-3/4“ 3.5x12mm Hex head screw (6x) Sheet screw (8x) Tools #116 #115 #118 12mm wrench (1x) 13 & 14mm wrench 5mm Allen screw &...

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions Before starting assembly, look carefully through the individual assembly steps shown and assemble the equipment in the order indicated. Unpacking the machine (1) Carefully remove all parts from the carton and check the content for missing or damaged parts. If parts are missing or damaged, contact your contract partner immediately.
  • Page 15 Step 2: Assembly console mast (1) Guide the console cable (36) with cable ties through the console mast (11) and pull it through the console bracket plate. Insert the console mast in the frame and mount it with six Allen screws (80), six spring rings (111), four washers (105) and two spring washers (113).
  • Page 16 Step 3: Assembly of arm bars (1) Mount the left arm bar (9) on the left shaft and the right arm bar (10) on the right shaft of the console mast (11) with two hex head screws (74) and two washers (102). (2) Loosen the axles (18) from the two pedal bars.
  • Page 17 Step 4: Assembly of arm bars (1) Mount the left (15) and right (16) arm bars on the pedal arms with six hex head screws (76), four spring washers (113) and six nylon nuts (91). (2) Mount the front (L)(69) and rear arm bar cover (L)(69~1) together on the left arm bar with three sheet screws (87).
  • Page 18 Lubrication Apply two 2cc of lubricant under the middle of the rail. Lubricant should be applied every three months. If you notice that the movement is not so soft and smooth or there are noises, then apply 2cc of lubricant on the middle of the rail as well.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Console display Energy consumption in kcal Note about the measurement of calories burnt: The calculation of calories burnt is based on a general CALORIES formula. It is not possible to exactly determine individual calories burnt, because diverse personal data is required for this.

  • Page 20: Button Functions

    DISTANCE Training distance WATT Resistance in Watt LEVEL Level of difficulty 1 – 24 PROGRAM Display of program profiles Button functions 1. Starting and ending a program 2. Starts the body fat measuring START/STOP 3. Hold the button for three seconds in order to reset all values to zero Increase or decrease training parameters.
  • Page 21 Training parameters TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, AGE, WATT, TARGET HEART RATE Set training parameters: After you have selected the training program, you can define several training parameters. Note: A few parameters cannot be defined in certain programs. The time and distance cannot be defined simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Manual Program

    Setting Default Interval Description range setting A wattage can only be Watt 40-250 entered in the Watt program. The target heart rate is based on your age. 10-99 If the THR is exceeded, the heart rate will start to blink. Heart rate Setting the target heart 60-220...

  • Page 23: Training Program

    4.3.2 Training programs (pre-programs): ROLLING, VALLEY, FAT BURN, RAMP, STEPS, OBSTACLE, INTERVALS, PLATEAU, CLIMBING, OFF ROAD, HILL and FARTLEK. All program profiles have 24 resistance levels. Select one of the 12 programs with the arrow buttons and confirm with ENTER. Then set the training time and confirm with ENTER.

  • Page 24: Watt-Controlled Program

    4.3.3 Watt controlled program Select the WATT CONTROL program with the arrow buttons and confirm with ENTER. Then set the training time and confirm with ENTER. This will automatically forward you to the setting of the next parameter. Note: If the user defines a training time, no setting can be defined for the distance. Once all parameters are set, press START/STOP to begin with the training.

  • Page 25: Body Fat Program

    The resistance level is automatically adjusted by the console depending on the speed in order to keep the wattage constant. The defined wattage can be adjusted during training with the arrow buttons. 4.3.4 Body Fat Program Select the BODY FAT program with the arrow buttons and confirm with ENTER. First, you will be asked to set your sex through a blinking “Male”...

  • Page 26: Target Heart Rate Program

    4.3.5 Target heart rate program Select the TARGET HR program with the arrow button and confirm with ENTER. Then set the training time and confirm with ENTER. This will automatically forward you to the setting of the next parameter. Note: If the user defines a training time, no setting can be defined for the distance. Once all parameters are set, press START/STOP to begin with the training.

  • Page 27: Heart Rate Controlled Program

    4.3.6 Heart rate control program You can choose from four options: HRC- 55% target heart rate = 55% of (220-age) HRC- 65% Target heart rate= 65% of (220-age) HRC- 75% Target heart rate= 75% of (220-age) HRC- 85% Target heart rate = 85% of (220-age) Select the HEART RATE CONTROL program with the arrow buttons and confirm with ENTER.

  • Page 28: User Program

    4.3.7 User program Select one of the four USER programs with the arrow buttons and confirm with ENTER. Then set the training time and confirm with ENTER. This will automatically forward you to the setting of the next parameter. Note: If the user defines a training time, no setting can be defined for the distance. Once all parameters have been set, you can set the profile segments with the arrow buttons.

  • Page 29: Workout Instructions

    WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Heart rate measuring Pulse measuring through hand sensors The hand sensors integrated in the handles allow you to determine your heart rate. You can measure your heart rate by lightly grasping the sensors with both hands at the same time.
  • Page 30 Note: If you have not been active in doing sports for a longer period of time, you should first go to your physician in order to discuss your training with them. You should also contact your physician in advance in the event of heart problems, high/low blood pressure and obesity.
  • Page 31 Example: For a 45-year-old man or woman, the maximum heart rate is 175 (220 - 45 = 175). • The fat burning target zone (55%) is at approximately 96 beats/min. = (220 - age) x 0.55. • The cardio target zone (75%) is at approximately 131 beats/min. = (220 - age) x 0.75.

  • Page 32: 10 Tips For Effective Elliptical Cross Training

    10 tips for effective elliptical cross training 1. Set goals What would you like to achieve with your training? Weight regulation, improved stamina, prevent risk of disease, more mobility, cardiovascular training, etc. In order to achieve your long-term training goal, set individual partial goals, e. g., weekly or monthly goals.

  • Page 33: Designing A Workout

    9. Workout journal Keep a record of your training sessions. Note the date, resting pulse, active pulse, recovery pulse, resistance level, time, distance, calories burnt and fitness level. 10. Reward yourself Do something good for you and your body after training or after achieving a partial goal.
  • Page 34 25 min. Slow speed without 35 min. Vary speed, keep resistance resistance In the third week, increase the resistance In the fourth week, combine forwards slightly. and backwards movements. WEEK 5 + 6 Beginner Advanced Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity 30 min.

  • Page 35: Stretching Exercises For Leg & Chest Muscles

    Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 1. Exercise: Stretching of front thigh / leg extension (quadriceps) • Stable position, grab arches of feet • Pull heel towards buttocks, knee points downwards (no abduction) • Straight upper body, avoid tilting the pelvic forward (hollow back) by tensing the abdominal muscles •...
  • Page 36 3. Exercise: Stretching the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) • Place feet parallel to each other pointing forward, the heels touch the floor • Support yourself on a chair coming from a lunge • Move your body weight to the front leg, press your heel from the rear leg towards the floor and hold the contact •...

  • Page 37: Workout Journal

    Workout journal Date Time (min.) Training weight Calories burnt Body weight Ø Pulse Distance Resistance level I feel ...

  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Taurus training fitness equipment is subject to strict quality controls. However, if a fitness equipment purchased from us does not work perfectly, we take it very seriously and ask you to contact our customer service as indicated. We are happy to help you by phone via our service hotline.
  • Page 39 The terms of use are defined as follows: • Home use: solely for private use in private households up to 3 hours per day • Semi-professional use: up to 6 hours per day (e. g. rehabilitation centers, hotels, clubs, company gyms) •...

  • Page 40: Disposal

    If you have trouble finding the serial number on your fitness equipment, our service team is at your disposal to offer further information. Service outside the warranty period We are also happy to issue an individual cost estimate if there is a problem with your fitness equipment after the warranty has expired, or in cases which do not fall under the terms of the warranty, e.

  • Page 41: Ordering Accessories

    ORDERING ACCESSORIES Sport-Tiedje floor mat XL Art. No. ST-FM-XL Sport-Tiedje transmitter chest strap Art. No. ST1000 Sport-Tiedje Komfort chest strap Premium Art. No. ST1050 Chest strap electrode gel 250ml Art. No. BK-250 Fitness equipment care set Art. No. HF-500...

  • Page 42: Ordering Spare Parts

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm Serial number and model name Before assembling your equipment, find the serial number on the white sticker and enter it in the appropriate space. Serial number: Brand / category: Model name: Taurus elliptical cross trainer X5.1 X5.1...

  • Page 43: Parts List

    Parts list Description Description Main Frame Power Adaptor Crank Arm Assembly Console Mast Cover (L) Pedal Arm Console Mast Cover (R) Connecting Arm (L) Transportation Wheel Connecting Arm (R) Round End Cap Lower Handle Bar (L) Slide Wheel , Urethane Lower Handle Bar (R) Adjustment Foot Pad Console Mast...
  • Page 44 Description Description 1/4" × UNC20 × 3/4"_Hex Head Bolt 3/8" -UNF26 × 4T_Nut 5/16" × UNC18 × 15L_Hex Head Bolt 3/8"-UNF26 × 11T_Nut 5/16" × UNC18 × 15L_Hex Head Bolt 3/8" × UNC16 × 7T_Nut 5/16" × UNC18 × 1-3/4"_Hex Head Bolt Ø8.7 ×...

  • Page 45: Exploded Drawing

    Exploded drawing...
  • Page 46 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-Tiedje is prohibited. Product and instructions are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without advance notice.
  • Page 48 Ellipsentrainer X5.1...

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