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- Page 1 Assembly and Operating Instructions Art. No. TF-RX7-3 TFRX7.03.02 Rowing machine...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content GENERAL INFORMATION Technical Data Personal Safety Electrical Safety Set-Up Place ASSEMBLY General Instructions Scope of Delivery Assembly Settings / setting up the rowing machine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Console Display Button Functions Turning on the equipment Programs 3.4.1 Pacer program - also called Pace boat program 3.4.2 Race program 3.4.3... - Page 4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT General Instructions Folding Mechanism 4.2.1 Unfolding the Rowing Machine 4.2.2 Folding Up the Rowing Machine Transportation Wheels TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Instructions Faults and Fault Diagnosis Maintenance and Inspection Calendar DISPOSAL RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ORDERING SPARE PARTS Serial Number and Model Name Parts List Exploded Drawing...
- Page 5 With TAURUS® fitness 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.
- Page 6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and first 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.
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Page 7: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION 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: Watt: 10 - 995 Watt... -
Page 8: Personal Safety
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 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 9: Electrical Safety
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. ⚠... -
Page 10: Set-Up Place
Set-Up Place WARNING ⚠ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes. ⚠ CAUTION 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. -
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY 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 suffocation 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. -
Page 12: Scope Of Delivery
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 ⚠... -
Page 13: Assembly
First loosely screw all parts together and check that they fit properly. Then tighten the screws using the tool only when you are instructed to do so. ड ATTENTION Before unpacking the RX7 rowing machine, make sure that you have a free space of 2 x 2.5 metres for assembly. Step 1:... - Page 14 Step 3: Assembly front base Turn the main frame (2) upside down in the box, see illustration below. Remove the four pre-mounted screws (367) from the main frame (2). Connect the AC adapter cable (712) with the AC cable (720). Mount the front base (5) with four screws (319) back to the main frame.
- Page 15 Step 5: Assembly of the rail Remove the six pre-mounted screws (319) from the joint support of the rail (3). Mount the rail (1) with the screws (319) on the joint (3). Tighten the screws. Step 6: Assembly of the seat Remove the four pre-mounted screws (319).
- Page 16 Step 7: Assembly of the covers Remove the four pre-mounted screws (304) from the wheel carrier (CARRIAGE). Mount the two small covers (117) with the four screws (304). Tighten the screws. ड ATTENTION Pay attention to correctly connect the two small covers (117) with C A R R IA G E each other, see illustration.
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Page 17: Settings / Setting Up The Rowing Machine
Settings / setting up the rowing machine Sit up securely Straddle the rail. Position the seat directly below you. 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. HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR HOLDER... - Page 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. HEEL HEEL REST REST HOLDER HOLDER HEEL HEEL REST REST Pull the loop upwards so that your heel is supported and the foot strap is above the widest point of your foot.
- Page 19 Adjusting the console The console and the console mast can be set to nearly any height and any angle. NOTICE For safety reasons, please make sure while exercising that the pull rope does not touch the console. COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER DRIVE STRAP Hold the console with both hands as in the image above.
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Page 20: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Familiarise yourself with all the functions and setting options of the device before starting training. Have the proper use of this product explained to you by a specialist. Console Display Here, the program profiles and text messages are displayed. BAR CHART 8 rows high = 16 resistance levels 16 columns long = 16 times intervals... -
Page 21: Button Functions
Your heart rate is displayed in beats per minute. A compatible chest strap with 5 kHz is separately available. The flashing heart is synchronized with your heart rate. PULSE NOTICE “---” means that your console does not receive a heart rate signal. TIME Minutes and seconds. -
Page 22: Turning On The Equipment
Before the training (menu mode) Press Start in order to start the training. While exercising (training mode) START/STOP Press Stop to stop the training. NOTICE Three The console changes automatically to the training final display. functions At any time Hold Reset for three seconds to reset the console to the main menu. NOTICE Current data are deleted. -
Page 23: Programs
Programs Main menu The main menu consists of the following 11 programs: 1. Pacer 1 pace boat program 2. Race 1 race programs 3. Interval 2 interval programs, interval distance and interval time 4. HRC 4 heart rate controlled programs, 60%, 75%, 90% and target heart rate 5. - Page 24 3b. Time and Distance Press Enter to skip the setting TIME/500m. Enter a time with the Select buttons (+/-). Confirm with Enter. Enter a distance (meters) with the Select buttons (+/-). Confirm with Enter. Press Start to start your training immediately. 4.
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Page 25: Race Program
3.4.2 Race program The race program allows you to compete against the average time/500m of any user. Become the best in your family or row against your own average time/500m. 1. Race program Choose the RACE program with the Select buttons (+/-). Confirm with Enter. Press Menu to return to the main menu. -
Page 26: Interval Distance & Interval Time Programs
3.4.3 Interval distance & interval time programs Both programs are designed for interval training – intensive training intervals alternate with short intervals of rest. It is scientifically proved that interval training burns more calories than classic cardio training. Due to an increased intensity, you should always make sure that you do not stress your body too much. - Page 27 8. 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. 9. Alarm settings Alarm settings are optional. Press Start to skip all alarms.
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Page 28: 60%, 75%, 90% Heart Rate Controlled Programs
3.4.4 60%, 75%, 90% heart rate controlled programs ⚠ WARNING Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment may be inaccurate. Various factors can affect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid. -
Page 29: Thr - Target Heart Rate Program
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 Alarm settings are optional. Press Start to skip all alarms. - Page 30 1. HCR program From the main menu, press the Select buttons (+/-) to scroll and select the HRC program. Confirm 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.
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Page 31: Watt Program
3.4.6 Watt program Keep your wattage at the pre-set level with the Watt program. The console compares your current wattage with your pre-set watt number every 10 seconds and adapts the resistance level automatically. While exercising, you can adapt the watt number with the Select buttons (+/-). NOTE: The resistance level cannot be adapted while exercising. -
Page 32: Training Programs
3.4.7 Training programs The console adapts automatically the resistance level to the chosen training program. You can choose from 16 different training programs. FARTLEK Fartlek is a Swedish word for speed play and is a training type, which was developed in the 30ies of the 20th century. - Page 33 3. Program selection Choose a training program with the Select buttons (+/-). Confirm with Enter. 4. Program adjustment Adjust the resistance of the total profile with the Select buttons (+/-). Confirm with Enter. NOTE: Press Start to start the training immediately. 5.
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Page 34: Performance Test
3.4.8 Performance Test Fitness Test A fitness test of five minutes, which evaluates your fitness based upon your recovery heart rate. You need to wear a chest strap for heart rate transmission throughout the test. Row as quickly as you can to achieve your maximum heart rate. - Page 35 Recovery program Recovery program is activated by pressing the Recovery button The Recovery Program is an excellent indicator for your cardiovascular fitness. It is very useful when you wish to check your improvement. The Recovery Program evaluates your fitness by measuring how quickly your heart rate recovers within a minute after the training.
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Page 36: User Data
3.4.9 User Data Create a new user and enter the user data. The console can save user data for four different users. The saved information is used in combination with the % heart rate programs as well as for calculating the calorie consumption. Furthermore, they are used for determining the BMI, BMR, and TDEE. - Page 37 4. Sex Choose your sex with the Select buttons (+/-) and confirm with Enter. Confirm with Enter. 5. Age Choose your age with the Select buttons (+/-) and confirm with Enter. Confirm with Enter. 6. Height (in cm or inches – see selection of system) Choose your height with the Select buttons (+/-) and confirm with Enter.
- Page 38 Delete a user Delete an existing user. 1. Delete user Choose USER 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.
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Page 39: Further Information
3.4.10 Further information Display training end At the end of the training, the following is displayed on the console. All total training values. AVERAGE Your average training values The Body Mass Index is a very good type to find out whether obesity is a risk of health. - Page 40 Target values Target values for time, distance, strokes, and calories are optional. When you do not choose a target value, the console counts starting from zero. When you set one or several of those target values, the console counts down to zero. The console stops the training and an alarm sounds once the first target value is achieved.
- Page 41 Default settings The console includes default settings to facilitate the settings for the user. Pacer Program PACE BOAT TIME/500m 2:15 (1:00 to 9:55 minutes and seconds in 5 seconds increments) TIME 20:00 minutes (1:00 to 99:00 minutes and seconds in 1 minute increments) DISTANCE 2000 m (100 to 9900 m in 100 m increments) Interval Programs...
- Page 42 Resistance selection RESISTANCE LEVEL 6 (1 to 6 in 1 level increments) Target values TIME 20 minutes (1:00 to 99:00 minutes and seconds in 1 minute increments) DISTANCE 2000 m (100 to 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...
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Page 43: Operation Infrared Remote Control
Operation infrared remote control 3.5.1 Introduction Everybody knows how to use a TV remote control. The remote control from this rowing machine uses the same technology. By pressing the remote control, the handle remote control forwards data to the computer. The INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL is a wireless data transmission 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. -
Page 44: List Of Parts
3.5.3 List of parts The remote control consists of two parts. INFRARED TRANSMITTER (the source) INFRARED RECEIVER The infrared transmitter is mounted on the handle. The infrared receiver is installed in the computer. Infrared LED Transmitter Infrared Receiver Handlebar 3.5.4 Main functions of the infrared transmitter The infrared transmitter has four buttons = MENU button - ENTER button - SELECT button (DOWN - UP). -
Page 45: Replacing Batteries
3.5.5 Replacing batteries Press and hold battery holder lock, then remove the battery holder. Press & hold, then pull out. Battery holder Battery holder lock Remove old battery and dispose of correspondingly. Replace the battery, preferably with lithium CR2025 button cell. Wrong ड... -
Page 46: Infrared Range And Direction
3.5.6 Infrared range and direction The remote control should be directly aligned with the training computer. Wrong ANGLE OF THE INFRARED RECEIVER OF THE COMPUTER VS. HANDLE POSITION 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... -
Page 47: Angle Of The Infrared Transmitter From The Handle
3.5.7 ANGLE OF THE INFRARED TRANSMITTER FROM THE HANDLE In the figure the infrared transmitter of the handle points directly towards the infrared receiver of Wrong the computer. In the figure the infrared transmitter of the handle points upwards and downwards, so it does not point towards the infrared receiver of Right... - Page 48 Hold the RESET button for three seconds to return to the main menu. Step 2 Press the SELECT button in the main menu and choose the “RMC CODE” program. Then press ENTER, to confirm your selection. Now the computer displays your current IR CODE. Step 3 Take the handle and point it with the infrared transmitter of the handle towards the infrared...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting Manual
3.5.9 Troubleshooting manual PROBLEM: The IR system only works with interferences. SOLUTION Clean the IR receiver on the computer with a little window cleaner. Clean the IR transmitter on the handle with a little window cleaner. Replace batteries. See point “Replace batteries”. Program the IR/RMC code again. -
Page 50: Notes On Correct Rowing
Notes on correct rowing Body moves towards the handle Wrong At the end of the movement, the body will be pulled forwards towards the handles instead the handles to the body. Right At the end of the movement, the user slightly leans back, holds the legs down, keeps the upper body straight and pulls the handle to the body. - Page 51 Do not completely extend Wrong At the end of the movement, the user completely stretches the leg and knee. Right Keep your knee slightly bent at all times even at the end of the movement instead of stretching it completely. Leaning too far forward Wrong The body is bent too far forward.
- Page 52 Rowing with bent arms Wrong The user begins the movement with 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.
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Page 53: Storage And Transport
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT General Instructions ड ATTENTION Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture, dust and dirt in the selected storage location. The storage location should be dry and well ventilated and have a constant ambient temperature between 5°C and 45°C. WARNING ⚠... -
Page 54: Folding Up The Rowing Machine
4.2.2 Folding Up the Rowing Machine ⚠ WARNING Do not connect the equipment to the power supply when it is folded up. Try not to operate the equipment when it is folded up. CAUTION ⚠ Do not lean on the equipment when it is folded and do not place anything on top of it that may make the equipment unstable or fall down. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting, Care And Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Instructions ⚠ WARNING Do not make any improper changes to the equipment. CAUTION ⚠ Damaged or worn components may affect your safety and the life of the equipment. Therefore, immediately replace damaged or worn components. In such a case, contact the contract partner. -
Page 56: Maintenance And Inspection Calendar
Maintenance and Inspection Calendar To avoid damage from body sweat, the equipment must be cleaned with a damp towel (no solvents!) after each training session. The following routine tasks must be performed at the specified intervals: Part Weekly Monthly Quarterly Half-yearly Yearly Display console... -
Page 57: Recommended Accessories
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES To make your training experience even more effi cient and pleasant, we recommend that you add suiting accessories to your fi tness equipment. This could be a fl oor mat, for example, which makes your fi tness equipment stand more securely and also protects the fl oor from falling sweat, but it could also be additional handrails on some treadmills or silicone spray to keep moving parts in good shape. -
Page 58: Ordering Spare Parts
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: Article Number: TF-RX7-3... -
Page 59: Parts List
Parts List Qty. Description Qty. Description Aluminum Beam Standard Cap Main Frame Aluminum Beam End Cap Pivot Bracket Carriage Cover Stabilizer - Front Seat Carriage Roller Stabilizer - Rear Seat Rear Bracket Plug Ali Handle Bar Foam Grip Seat Carriage Carriage Stopper Seat Carriage Shaft Cover Vent... - Page 60 Nut-M6 Washer-M8xø18x2t Nut-3/8"-26Unf Washer-M10xø17x2.3t Nut-3/16" Screw-M3x10mm Nut-M6 Screw-M4x12mm Nut-M8 Screw-M4x20mm Nut-3/8"-26Unf Screw-M2x10mm Nut-M8 Long Dom Nut Screw-M4x10mm Nut-1/2"-26Unf 532A Screw-M4x15mm Bolt-M5x12mm Retaining Ring 314A Bolt-M4x6mm Tension Cable Bolt-M8x16mm Motor 334D Bolt-M8x40mm Motor Sensor Cable 335C Bolt-M8x60mm Computer Cable 342B Bolt-M8x30mm Computer Cable Bolt-M8x90mm Computer Cable...
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Page 61: Exploded Drawing
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Page 62: Warranty
WARRANTY Training equipment from TAURUS® is subject to strict quality control. 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 63 Warranty Service Within the warranty period, equipment which develops faults as a result of material or manufacturing defects, will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Ownership of equipment or parts of equipment which have been replaced is transferred to us. The warranty period is not extended nor does a new warranty period begin following repair or replacement under the warranty.
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Page 64: Contact
CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE �� �� �� +49 4621 4210-900 80 90 16 50 +33 (0) 172 770033 +49 4621 4210-945 +49 4621 4210-933 �� +49 4621 4210-698 �� �� info@fitshop.dk service-france@fitshop.fr �� technik@sport-tiedje.de ��... - Page 65 LIVE FITNESS WEBSHOP AND SOCIAL MEDIA Sport-Tiedje is Europe’s largest specialist store for www.sport-tiedje.de home fitness equipment with currently 80 stores www.sport-tiedje.de/blog and one of the world’s most renowned online mail order companies for fitness equipment. Private customers order via the 25 web shops www.facebook.com/SportTiedje in the respective national language or have their desired equpiment assembled on site.
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