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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Contents 1. GENERAL NOTICES............................1.1 1.1. I ..............................1.1 NTRODUCTION 1.2. R ............................1.1 ECOMMENDATIONS 1.3. G .......................1.2 ENERAL RULES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................2.1 2.1. C ............................2.1 HARACTERISTICS 2.2. M ........................2.1 ECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.3.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.4.3. Error 4 on brake board ........................6.9 6.4.4. Error 8 on the brake board........................6.9 6.4.5. Error 16 or 32 on the brake board .......................6.9 6.4.6. Error 128 on brake board ........................6.9 6.5.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.2.1.5. Year................................... 9.8 9.2.1.6. Set Clock ................................... 9.8 9.2.2. Low kit parameter..........................9.8 9.2.2.1. Read from low kit..............................9.9 9.2.2.2. Write to low kit................................9.9 9.2.2.3. Default Setting................................9.9 9.2.2.4. Configuration parameters table ..........................9.10 9.2.3.
1. GENERAL NOTICES 1.1. INTRODUCTION This document is reserved for Technogym Service technicians, and is intended to provide authorized personnel with the necessary information to correctly carry out repairs and maintenance. A thorough knowledge of the technical information contained in this manual is essential for completing the professional training of the operator.
1. Always mark any parts or positions which may be confused with each other at the time of reassembly. 2. Use original Technogym spare parts and lubricants of the recommended brands. 3. Use special tools where specified. 4. Consult the Technical Newsletters, which may contain more up-to-date information on adjustments and maintenance than those contained in this manual.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.1. CHARACTERISTICS Power 30-500 Watt CSafe Cardio receiver Quick start Goal Training programs Fitness test Test functions 2.2. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 52 cm - 20.5 in Width Length 110 cm - 43.3 in Height 150 cm - 59.1 in...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 2.4. AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS Operating from 5° to 35° C Temperature Storage from -10° to 70° C Operating from non- Humidity condensing Storage from 5% to 85% non-condensing 2.5. CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 2.6. PRODUCT CODES The machine codes take into account all the possible variants and options available for the products. The machine code, which does not include the Serial Number, consists of 16 alphanumeric...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 2.8. CABLES CB-0: High voltage cable Power entry module – Brake board Power entry Signal Color Brake board module Neutral White Line Black Earth Green C B-3: Cable connecting upper and lower assemblies Brake board –...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 CBQ-14: Cable connecting CSafe – External connectors CSafe Board – Ext. connectors panel CSafe Board Signal Color Ext. connectors Digital #1 UPT CAT V … … … … Digital #8 UPT CAT V CBQ-28: HFU receiver cable CPU board –...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 3.1.1. ISPLAY BOARD The display contains: • 386 BOARD This is the circuit board which comprises the CPU, a 386 microprocessor, its logic circuits and a FLASH EPROM containing the operating program for the machine.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 3.1.2. OARD This board makes available a communication port, on 2 externally accessible connectors, which can be used for connecting compatible CSafe devices such as the CardioTheater readers. These connectors are situated one on the back of the display and the other on the connectors panel underneath the front platform.
Situated on the side of the rear platform. The Power entry module has a maximum current rating of 10A. This determines the maximum number of machines that can be connected together. Therefore, do not connect more than 30 Bike Forma machines with a 220 VAC mains supply, or 15 machines with a 110 VAC mains supply.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 WARNING: If other types of machines are connected together, the maximum number is determined by their current draw. Page 3.5...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 3.2. BRAKE CONTROL 3.2.1. ECHANICS The movement of the pedals puts the brake into rotation by means of a belt. The speed sensor, connected to the machine frame, the speed sensor detects the heads of the brake disk fixing bolts and provides a signal representing the RPM.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 The electromagnetic field produced by the winding and the rotation of the disk will induce eddy currents in the disk itself, giving rise to a force which tends to brake its motion. This produces the exercise resistance.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 • RS-485 Signal This is a digital signal exchanged between the brake board and the digital plan board. There is no provision for monitoring its state. • Excitation current This is the current generated by the brake board (pins 1-2 of connector CN2) which supplies the brake winding.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 4. ACCESSORIES 4.1. CARDIO THEATER CONNECTION The machine can be connected to the CardioTheater by means of the RJ45 connector on the CSafe board. The CardioTheater unit must be provided with a power cable having the following pin-out:...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS For correct machine installation, make sure that: 1. The machine is installed on a level surface that is free of vibrations and has sufficient carrying capacity for the combined weight of the machine and user.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 5.3. FIRST POWER-ON After completing the installation procedure, the machine is ready for use. Simply turn the on/off switch from position 0 to position 1. On power-up the machine performs a self test of the upper and lower assemblies. At the end of this the machine goes into standby, awaiting a keyboard command.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6. TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting procedures are shown in the form of flow charts. In order to facilitate consultation, the following standard box shapes are used. This type of box is the START point of the troubleshooting procedure. It typically contains a description of the problem or malfunction.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.1. SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING MENU This section can be used to test the operation of certain machine components (brake board, LED display, keyboard, serial ports). It is invoked when the machine is in standby by simultaneously pressing the keys 369.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 return to the higher menu level, holding it down for a few seconds. The various manual tests are described below. 6.1.1.1. I2C Devices Test The I2C Device test checks the operation of the OwnZone receiver only for what concerns the data reception function, but not the detection of the heart rate signal.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.2. THE DISPLAY FAILS TO ILLUMINATE This error occurs when the power supply voltage does not reach the upper assembly. This may also be due to a short circuit on the brake winding, which interrupts the output voltage of the brake board, causing the upper assembly to switch off.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Are the DC v oltages at the output of the brake board correct? Is the output of the brake Replace the brake board short-circuited? board Is the brake winding short- Replace the brake...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Follow the procedure step by step to correctly diagnose the problem. Take particular care with the checks highlighted by circled numbers, which are described in detail below: To speed up the troubleshooting procedure, check the state of the power indicator LEDs on the various circuit boards.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.3. “THE EQUIPMENT IS BLOCKED” MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY This error message can be caused by: • loss of communication between the lower and upper assemblies; • the brake board has detected an error condition, causing it to generate an alarm and store the error code in memory.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.4. ERROR DETECTED BY BRAKE BOARD When the brake board detects an error, it stops and interrupts the power supply to the brake winding, and an error code identifying the fault condition is shown on the display and saved in the error history log.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.4.3. RROR ON BRAKE BOARD This code indicates a low voltage error: this condition occurs when the +12 Vdc voltage drops below 9.7 Vdc. This error is caused by drops in the voltage output by the power supply section of the brake board, as a result of defective components.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.5. THERE IS NO RESISTANCE The machine will not produce resistance if: • the digital plan board does not receive a speed signal; • the brake board does not generate current;...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.6. THE RESISTANCE IS INCORRECT The machine will produce an incorrect resistance if: • the mechanics are not in perfect condition; • the speed measurement is incorrect; • the brake board is defective •...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Check that the mechanical system, consisting of the pedals, belt and brake, moves smoothly and without unusually high friction or resistance. Refer to paragraph 9.2.4. “Errors log”. Measure the voltage supplied by the brake board to the winding. In constant power mode (custom –...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.7. THE SPEED SIGNAL IS INCORRECT The speed signal is incorrect if: • The brake disk is incorrectly fixed to the flywheel; • The speed sensor is defective; • The brake board is defective.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.8. THE MACHINE DOES NOT READ THE TGS/SMART CARD The machine displays this error if the TGS or Smart Card reader is not working properly, or if it is not supplied by the digital plan board.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Place the tester probes across pins 1 and 3 of connector CN1 of the TGS/Smart Card reader. The measured value should be +12 Vdc. As for step (1) but across pins 1 and 9 of connector CN10 on the digital plan board.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.9. THERE IS NO HEART RATE SIGNAL 6.9.1. ICEVITORE TELEMETRICO La macchina mostra questo errore se il ricevitore non funziona o se non alimentato dalla scheda digital plan. THERE IS NO HR...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 6.10. THE TELEMETRIC HR SIGNAL IS INCORRECT The machine displays this error if the receiver is disturbed by sources of electromagnetic noise. THE TELEMETRIC HR SIGNAL IS INCORRECT Reposition the machines...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Is the transmitter alway s within Reposition the transmitter Replace the receiv er the 80 cm range f rom the receiv er within range Follow the procedure step by step to correctly diagnose the problem. Take particular care with the...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7. DISASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS 7.1. DISASSEMBLING THE DISPLAY 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall outlet. 2. Back off the 6 screws a using a medium Phillips screwdriver.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.2. DISASSEMBLING THE CIRCUIT BOARDS ON THE DISPLAY Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. Then place the display on a work bench. It is now possible to disassemble its five circuit boards: •...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.3. DISASSEMBLING THE KEYBOARD Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. 1. Unplug the keyboard connector shown in the figure. Figure 7.3-1 With the display placed on a work bench: 2.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.4. DISASSEMBLING THE CARDIO RECEIVER 1. Back off the 2 screws a using a 3-mm Allen wrench. Figure 7.4-1 2. Unplug the connector b. 3. Remove the receiver. To assemble the new receiver, carry out the above steps in reverse order.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.5. DISASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBAR Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. 1. Back off the 3 screws a using a 6-mm Allen wrench. Support the handlebar before backing off the last screw.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.6. DISASSEMBLING THE GUARDS 1. Back off the 6 screws a on either side of the machine using a 4-mm Allen wrench. Figure 7.6-1 2. Remove the right guard first, pushing the...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.7. DISASSEMBLING THE SEAT GROUP Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Adjust the saddle to position 2. 2. Back off the screw a using a 3-mm Allen wrench, accessing it from the hole at the base of the saddle column.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 If the machine saddle was disassembled, during reassembly lock down the screw e using a torque wrench set for 24 Nm. Figure 7.7-4 Page 7.8...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.8. DISASSEMBLING THE ADJUSTING KNOB Carry out the operations described in paragraph 7.7. “Disassembling the seat group”. 1. Remove the yellow cover a. 2. Use a 3-mm Allen wrench to back off the screw underneath.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.9. DISASSEMBLING THE ELECTRICAL BOX Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Back off the screws a using a medium Phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the cover from the box.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.10. DISASSEMBLING THE BELT Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards” 1. Release the spring a of the belt tensioning mechanism. 2. Remove the belt from the pulley.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.11. DISASSEMBLING THE PEDALS AND THE PEDAL CRANKS Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Back off the screw a using a 15-mm wrench and remove the pedal.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.12. DISASSEMBLING THE PULLEY Carry out the operations described in paragraphs 7.10. “Disassembling the belt” and 7.11. “Disassembling the pedals and the pedal cranks”. 1. On the left side of the machine, remove the plastic cover a.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.13. DISASSEMBLING THE BRAKE WINDING Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Unplug the two Faston connectors a from the winding. 2. Back off the fixing screws b on the machine frame, using a 3-mm Allen wrench.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.14. DISASSEMBLING THE BRAKE GROUP Carry out the operations described in paragraphs paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”, 7.10. “Disassembling belt” 7.13. “Disassembling the brake winding”. 1. Remove the snap ring a on the left side of the machine.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Disassembling the brake pulley c: 6. Unscrew the brake pulley c using a 17-mm wrench, using a 6-mm Allen wrench to hold the shaft in place on the opposite side. To reassemble the brake, carry out the above steps in reverse order.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.15. DISASSEMBLING THE SPEED SENSOR Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Back off the 2 screws a using a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the speed sensor.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 7.16. DISASSEMBLING THE PLATFORMS WITH CSAFE BOARD CONNECTORS AND POWER ENTRY MODULE The front and rear platforms house the following components: • connector of the cable leading to the CSafe board (front platform, on the right in the figure);...
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Disassembling the platforms (this procedure applies for both platforms): 5. To disassemble the platforms, back off the 3 screws d using a 17-mm wrench. To reassemble the platforms and connectors, carry out the above steps in reverse order.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 8. ADJUSTMENTS 8.1. BELT TENSION Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. To adjust the tension of the belt, simply select on of the various positions available for the spring a.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 8.2. PLAY OF SADDLE STEM 1. Raise the machine saddle to be able to access the 2 screws a, on the bushing. 2. Turn the screws a to adjust the play of the saddle stem, using a 3-mm Allen wrench.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 8.3. SPEED SENSOR POSITION Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Back off the 2 screws a and shift the speed sensor support to the side, so that it is 0.7 mm from the screws on the copper disk.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 8.4. BRAKE ASSEMBLY Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the guards”. 1. Back off the 2 screws a and shift the brake winding support to the side, so that it is 0.6 mm from the disk.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9. MACHINE CONFIGURATION 9.1. USER MENU CONFIGURATION The machine configuration procedure is invoked, when the machine is in standby mode, by simultaneously pressing the keys 369. The following prompt appears on the LED display: ENTER PASSWORD: To access the procedure, type in the password 2406 and press ENTER to confirm.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.1.2. ISTANCE It is possible to choose between EUROPEAN units (kg and km) or IMPERIAL units (pounds and miles). To change the selection, when the LED matrix shows the current setting:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.1.5. EFAULT AGE It is possible to set the default age for a generic user, with values ranging from 10 to 99. To change the setting, when the LED matrix shows the current setting:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.1.8. EFAULT CALORIES It is possible to set the calories for every exercise, with values ranging from 10 to 999. To change the setting, when the LED matrix shows the current setting:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.1.11. E NABLE KEYBOARD It is possible to disable the keyboard so that the machine can only be used with the TGS. To change the selection, when the LED matrix shows the current setting:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.1.14. R ESETTING PARAMETERS TO DEFAULT VALUES It is possible to reset the user menu parameters to their default values. To select the function, when the LED matrix shows: DEFAULT CONFIG.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.2. SERVICE MENU CONFIGURATION The machine configuration procedure is invoked, when the machine is in standby mode, by simultaneously pressing the keys 369. The following prompt appears on the LED display:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Hours (HH) TIMES AND DATE Minutes (MM) Day (DD) Month (MM) Year (YYYY) SET CLOCK ? 9.2.1.1. Hour This parameter sets the hour of the internal clock. 9.2.1.2. Minutes This parameter sets the minutes of the internal clock.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 press ENTER. This function is structured as follows: READ FROM LOW KIT PARAM. LOW KIT ? Par.01 ....... Par.13 WRITE TO LOW KIT ? DEFAULT SETTINGS ? In addition to the 8 configuration parameters, this function also includes the 3 sub-functions described below: 9.2.2.1.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.2.2.4. Configuration parameters table Display Description Default value parameter Par 01 Transmission ratio Par 02 Coefficient for conversion of RPM to speed Par 03 Minimum braking current Par 04 Par 05...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.2.3.1. Read from low kit To read the parameter values from the low kit memory and view them on the display, scroll using the +/- keys until the LED display shows:...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 READ FROM ERRORS LOG LOW KIT ? Error 1 ....... Error 10 RESET ERRORS ? In addition to the error history log, this function also includes the 2 sub-functions described below: 9.2.4.1.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 Error Description Code OVERHEATING: this condition occurs when the temperature measured by the sensor on the circuit board exceeds 90°C. OVERCURRENT: this condition occurs when the current going to the solenoid measured by the board exceed the max value.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 9.2.6.1. Low kit version This function displays the brake board firmware version. To access this menu, when the LED display shows: LOW KIT VERSION press ENTER, the following message appears: H:x L:x B:x Which identifies the firmware version.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 10. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE To keep the machine in perfect working order and forestall possible problems it is necessary to carry out the scheduled maintenance operations described below. The maintenance operations can essentially be classified according to the frequency with which they need to be performed: •...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 10.2. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS These operations can be carried out by the machine owner and do not require any special skills. The monthly maintenance operations consist of simple checks on the machine’s operation and state of wear, to ensure its safe and correct functioning.
10.3. TWICE-YEARLY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS These operations can only be carried out by a qualified technician specifically trained by Technogym and authorized to carry out machine installation and adjustments, as well as special maintenance operations or repairs which require special knowledge of the machine, its operation, safety systems and working procedures.
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BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 • Isolation of the individual wires toward ground. Repair and/or replace any non-conforming wires. 2. Check the condition of the fuses using a tester. Page 10.4...
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 11. APPENDIX 11.1. UPDATING THE SW To update the machine SW it is necessary to change the contents of the FLASH EPROM on the 386 board by means of an external PC connected to the CSAFE port on the machine, situated on the lower part of the display panel.
BIKE FORMA: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 1.0 11.2. REQUIRED TOOLS The following tools are required for carrying out the various disassembly, adjustment and maintenance action on the machine: • Small Phillips screwdriver; • Medium Phillips screwdriver; • 7-mm wrench;...
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