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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Technical information 700 version software 500 version software User manual...

  • Page 2: Manufacturer And Equipment Identification

    Manufacturer and equipment identification Technical information Manufacturer and equipment identification Description of the equipment Technical data Accessories Safety devices and notices Place of installation Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment A - Manufacturer’s name and address F - Tells you to consult the User manual Switching on and off B - Description of product G - Serial number and date of manufacture Monitoring the heart rate C - Electrical specifications and type of fuses H - Certification mark for the USA and Ergonomic positioning (700 and 500 versions)
  • Page 3 Technical Manufacturer and equipment identification information Equipment with codes DAF5M.., DAF7M.. are intended for medical use and have been designed Manufacturer and equipment identification and built for use in outpatient clinics, hospitals, clinics and sport centres, for muscular therapy Description of the equipment and rehabilitation. Technical data Accessories Equipment with codes DAF5M.., DAF7M.. can be used by or close to children, invalids, disabled persons or people with evident physical problems only under close supervision of a doctor Safety devices and notices or a qualified professional. Place of installation Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Vario Excite...

  • Page 4: Description Of The Equipment

    Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Control panel: controls all available functions, from setting up workout programs to viewing messages and related workout information.
  • Page 5 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Levers: these can be grasped by the user to perform the exercise with arm movements. The 700 and 700 SP versions have sensors for monitoring the heart rate (hand sensor) and the Fast Track Control to change the effort level.
  • Page 6 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Levers: these can be grasped by the user to perform the exercise with arm movements. The 700 and 700 SP versions have sensors for monitoring the heat rate (hand sensor) and the Fast Track Control to change the effort level.
  • Page 7 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Sensors: levers and fixed handles have sensors for monitoring the heat rate (hand sensor), in the 700 and 700 SP versions of the equipment.
  • Page 8 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Fixed handles: these can be grasped by the user during the workout. The 700 and 700 SP versions have sensors for monitoring the heart rate (hand sensor).
  • Page 9 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Side supports: these can be held by the user to mount on the equipment. Vario Excite...
  • Page 10 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Pedals: the special conformation of the pedals enables the ankles to work under optimal conditions.
  • Page 11 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Bases: support the equipment frame and components. Vario Excite...
  • Page 12 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Reading stand: for standing magazines or books on. Vario Excite...
  • Page 13 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Tray: for standing the water bottle or other useful items on during the workout. Vario Excite...
  • Page 14 Description of the equipment Technical information Control panel Manufacturer and equipment identification Levers Description of the equipment Technical data Fast Track Control Accessories Sensors Safety devices and notices Place of installation Fixed handles Moving the equipment Side supports Levelling Electrical connection Pedals Connection to another device Routine maintenance Bases Changing the fuses Reading stand Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Tray Technical assistance TGS key reader Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment TGS key reader: for the TGS key (optional). Vario Excite...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical information Vario Excite 500 and 700 Europe - Asia USA - Canada Manufacturer and equipment identification Power supply 00÷0 Vac ±0% 50/0 Hz 00÷0 Vac ±0% 50/0 Hz Description of the equipment Mains power input 5 VA max 5 VA max Technical data Fuses  x .5A (F)  x .5A (F) Accessories Weight of equipment 00 kg 0 lb Safety devices and notices Maximum user weight 0 kg 5 lb Place of installation Time 0÷ min ± % 0÷ min ± % Moving the equipment Distance  floors ± 5%...
  • Page 16 Technical Technical data information Manufacturer and equipment identification 1990 mm 730 mm Description of the equipment (78") (29") Technical data Accessories 1940 mm Safety devices and notices (76") Place of installation Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery 1700 mm Troubleshooting (67") Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Vario Excite...
  • Page 17 Accessories Technical information A Set of wrenches Manufacturer and equipment identification B User manual Description of the equipment Technical data C Warranty certificate Accessories D CEE Power Supply cable with SH socket Safety devices and notices (700 and 500 versions) Place of installation E CEE Power Supply (extension) cable (700 Moving the equipment and 500 versions) Levelling Electrical connection F Cloth for cleaning Connection to another device G 0A German-type adapter (700 and 500 Routine maintenance versions) Changing the fuses Recharging the battery H Two replacement fuses (.5A (F) (700 and 500 versions) Troubleshooting Technical assistance...

  • Page 18: Safety Devices And Notices

    Safety devices and notices Technical information Manufacturer and equipment identification Description of the equipment Technical data Accessories Safety devices and notices Place of installation Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance A Fixed guard: guards against access to the inside of the equipment. Storage B Beep: warns the user when the equipment is switched on, when the exercise starts or if Disposing of the equipment the heart rate is high. Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate C Main switch: turns the equipment’s power on and off (700 and 500 versions). Ergonomic positioning D Fuses: they protect the equipment’s electrical parts (700 and 500 versions). When the current on the equipment reaches an excessive value, the fuses melt thus protecting the internal electronics. Vario Excite cont.
  • Page 19 Technical Safety devices and notices information Manufacturer and equipment arning identification Please read the adhesive labels on the equipment, which provide information Description of the equipment about possible risks and hazards. Technical data Accessories In the 700 and 500 versions: Safety devices and notices Place of installation E The identification label of the equipment states the electrical specifications. Moving the equipment Levelling F The label, which can be affixed close to the Electrical connection...

  • Page 20: Place Of Installation

    Place of installation Technical information To ensure that exercising with Vario Excite is easy, safe and effective, the place where it is Manufacturer and equipment identification used should comply with certain specific requirements; in particular, before choosing the Description of the equipment place where the equipment will be installed, please ensure that the following conditions are Technical data satisfied: Accessories - the temperature is between +0°C and +5°C; Safety devices and notices - enough air is circulating to keep humidity during exercise to between 0% and 0%; Place of installation Moving the equipment - the lighting is good enough to make the area safe and relaxing place to exercise in; Levelling - plenty of free space around each item of equipment; Electrical connection Connection to another device - that the floor is flat, stable and vibration-free, and strong enough to bear the weight of the Routine maintenance equipment plus user.

  • Page 21: Moving The Equipment

    Moving the equipment Technical information Manufacturer and equipment The equipment has two fixed front wheels. identification To move the equipment, lift it up slightly, as Description of the equipment shown in the illustration, and push it forwards Technical data and backwards. Accessories If wheels cannot be used on the floor, move Safety devices and notices the equipment with normal lifting and transport Place of installation methods. Moving the equipment Levelling arning Electrical connection Take great care when moving the Connection to another device equipment and positioning it on the Routine maintenance ground, as it may overbalance.
  • Page 22 Levelling Technical information The equipment is levelled by adjusting the two front feet and the central foot (A): Manufacturer and equipment identification - loosen the lock nuts (B) and screw the front feet (A) in or out until the frame is in a stable Description of the equipment position. Technical data Accessories - tighten up the lock nut (B) after adjusting. Safety devices and notices Place of installation Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Vario Excite...
  • Page 23 Electrical connection (700 and 500 versions) Technical information Before connecting the equipment to the mains power supply, ensure that the electrical system Manufacturer and equipment identification specifications comply to binding regulations. Check the mains power supply specifications Description of the equipment on the label applied to the frame under the control panel. Technical data anger Accessories The wall socket must be located in a place where the plugging and unplugging Safety devices and notices can be done easily and safely. Place of installation Moving the equipment When plugging in, the switch on the equipment must be in the 0 position (i.e.
  • Page 24 Technical Electrical connection (700 and 500 versions) information Manufacturer and equipment anger identification The power supply socket must be grounded . If not, a ground connection Description of the equipment must be installed by a qualified electrician before connecting the equipment to Technical data the electricity mains. Accessories Safety devices and notices The product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a...

  • Page 25: Connection To Another Device

    Connection to another device Technical information Manufacturer and equipment The equipment can be connected to an audio/ identification video reception device such as the Cardio Description of the equipment Theater. Besides, if the equipment has not TV, Technical data it can be connected to a network of devices Accessories conforming to the CSAFE protocol. Safety devices and notices Place of installation arning Moving the equipment The devices connected must comply Levelling with international standards. Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance 05005 Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Equipment with codes DAF7.., DAF5.. can be connected to devices conforming to the CSAFE...
  • Page 26 Technical Connection to another device information If the equipment has Wellness TV, connect the aerial cable to the equipment and to the Manufacturer and equipment identification wall socket. Use an RF coaxial cable for the connection with an F type of connector for the Description of the equipment equipment. Technical data Accessories anger Safety devices and notices The wall socket of the aerial cable must be positioned so that the plug can be Place of installation easily inserted and removed.
  • Page 27 Technical Connection to another device information Manufacturer and equipment Each Wellness TV can be connected to many identification compatible audio/video equipment (e.g. DVD, Description of the equipment Playstation, VCR and earphones) Technical data A RCA audio inputs (red connector for the Accessories right input and white connector for the left Safety devices and notices input) Place of installation B RCA video input (yellow connector) Moving the equipment Levelling C earphones jack. Electrical connection Connection to another device arning Routine maintenance Never connect more than one Changing the fuses equipment in input at the same Recharging the battery...

  • Page 28: Routine Maintenance

    The safety of the equipment is assured only on the condition that it is carefully Switching on and off inspected every two weeks for any signs of damage and/or wear. Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment For maintenance actions not described in this manual, call in the Technogym Technical Service. Vario Excite...
  • Page 29 Changing the fuses (700 and 500 versions) Technical information Manufacturer and equipment arning identification The fuses must be changed by Description of the equipment the Technogym Technical Support Technical data Service. Accessories Safety devices and notices anger Place of installation Before changing the fuses, switch Moving the equipment the equipment off by switching the...
  • Page 30 Recharging the battery (700 SP and 500 SP versions) Technical information Manufacturer and equipment The 700 SP and 500 SP versions have to be identification kept moving to keep them turned on; if, when Description of the equipment you stop moving, the control panel switches Technical data off without warning, the battery will have to Accessories be recharged. Safety devices and notices If, 0 seconds after starting movement, the Place of installation resistance of the equipment is exceptionally Moving the equipment high even at effort level , recharge the battery Levelling with the charger.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Mains power failure (700 and 500 versions). Place of installation switch on Check the power supply at the wall socket used by the equipment Moving the equipment by plugging in an appliance that definitely works. Levelling Power supply cable damaged (700 and 500 versions). Electrical connection Contact the Technogym Technical Support Service. Connection to another device Installation problems with the power supply cable (700 and Routine maintenance 500 versions). Changing the fuses Check the connection. Recharging the battery Burnt-out fuses (700 and 500 versions).
  • Page 32 Problem Cause Manufacturer and equipment identification Remedy Description of the equipment Too noisy Equipment not properly levelled. Technical data Check the position and level the adjustment feet. Accessories Damaged bearings. Safety devices and notices Contact the Technogym Technical Support Service. Place of installation Worn belt. Moving the equipment Contact the Technogym Technical Support Service. Levelling Electrical connection Data incorrect Blocked key on keypad. Connection to another device or unreliable If the problem persists, contact the Technogym Technical Support Routine maintenance with equipment running Service.
  • Page 33 Levelling Worn heart rate monitor chest band. Electrical connection Change the chest band. Connection to another device Chest band transmitter not making proper skin contact. Routine maintenance Dampen the inside of the chest band with water. Changing the fuses Control panel not working properly. Recharging the battery Contact the Technogym Technical Support Service. Troubleshooting Technical assistance Damaged transmitter. Change the chest band. Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Vario Excite...

  • Page 34: Technical Assistance

    Technical assistance - date of purchase, Storage - serial number, Disposing of the equipment - precise description of the problem. Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate arning Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Work on the equipment by persons unauthorised by Technogym invalidates the warranty. Technogym supplies the electrical and wiring diagrams to companies with technical support. Vario Excite...
  • Page 35 Storage Technical information If a long period of non-use is expected, you are advised to store the equipment in the following Manufacturer and equipment identification way: Description of the equipment - in a clean dry place, with a dust cover; Technical data - at a room temperature between -0°C and 70°C and relative humidity between 0% and Accessories 0%. Safety devices and notices Place of installation For better storage, use the original packing materials. Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off Monitoring the heart rate Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Vario Excite...

  • Page 36: Disposing Of The Equipment

    Disposing of the equipment Technical information Always make sure that the equipment cannot become a hazard in any way, and do not leave Manufacturer and equipment identification it in places where children play. As a precaution, when the equipment is unused for a long Description of the equipment time or when you want to dispose of it, unplug it from the mains. Technical data Disposing of the equipment on open ground, in public areas, or in private areas used by the Accessories public is prohibited. Safety devices and notices The equipment is made from recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium and plastic, which Place of installation must be disposed of in the manner prescribed by the urban refuse collection regulations in Moving the equipment force, by specialist environmental firms. Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Disposing of the battery Routine maintenance Changing the fuses The battery is made of non-recyclable materials: do not discard it in the environment. Recharging the battery Contact specialist urban and environmental cleansing agencies for disposing of the battery. Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the chest band Disposing of the equipment Switching on and off The chest band, which transmits heart rate data, is not made of recyclable materials and...

  • Page 37: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Technical information Manufacturer and equipment To turn 700 and 500 versions of the equipment identification on, switch the switch to “I” position. Description of the equipment To turn the 700 SP and 500 SP versions on, Technical data begin moving. Accessories When switched on, a beep sounds and all the Safety devices and notices control panel LEDs light up. Place of installation After a quick system check (reset), the Moving the equipment equipment is ready for use. Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses   Recharging the battery The message does not appear if the keys are disabled (see the Configuration Menu section Troubleshooting in the software part) so that exercises can be started only with the TGS key. Technical assistance Storage ...
  • Page 38 Technical Switching on and off information Manufacturer and equipment To turn 700 and 500 versions of the equipment identification off, switch the main switch to the “0” Description of the equipment position. Technical data If the equipment isn’t going to be used for a Accessories long time, as well as turning it off you should Safety devices and notices also pull the plug out of the wall socket. Place of installation Moving the equipment arning Levelling The switch is for turning the Electrical connection equipment on and off but does not Connection to another device isolate it completely from the mains Routine maintenance...

  • Page 39: Monitoring The Heart Rate

    Monitoring the heart rate Technical information Manufacturer and equipment The equipment is able to measure heart rate identification trends, in two different ways: Description of the equipment - with a device applied to the fixed handle or Technical data to the levers (hand sensor), that switches Accessories on when you grip the handles or levers Safety devices and notices in the sensor region (in 700 and 700 SP Place of installation versions); Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery...
  • Page 40 Technical Monitoring the heart rate information Heart rate readings will not be accurate near electromagnetic radiation sources (TVs, Manufacturer and equipment identification cellphones, etc.). Description of the equipment Should you have any doubts about the accuracy of the readings, contact the Technical Support Technical data Service. Accessories The following table shows the optimum heart rate levels in relation to age and the goal to be Safety devices and notices achieved. Theoretical maximum heart rate (00%) is calculated on the basis of age using the Place of installation formula: 0 - age. Moving the equipment Levelling Electrical connection 05070 Connection to another device Routine maintenance Changing the fuses Recharging the battery Troubleshooting Technical assistance Storage Disposing of the equipment...
  • Page 41 Technical Monitoring the heart rate information To read the graph, simply find your age on the horizontal axis and scan up the vertical until Manufacturer and equipment identification you reach the 0%, 70% and 0% values. Description of the equipment Aerobic exercise performed at a heart rate between 60% and 70% mainly burns fat as an Technical data energy source. Accessories When doing aerobic exercise at a heart rate of 70% to 90% the cardiocirculatory component Safety devices and notices prevails. Place of installation Moving the equipment For example, if someone aged 30 wants to burn off fat, the heart rate during exercise should Levelling be kept to between  (0%) and  (70%); if he or she wants to improve cardio-respiratory Electrical connection capacity, the heart rate should be kept to between  (70%) and 7 (0%). Connection to another device Routine maintenance anger Changing the fuses During a workout it is very important that your heart rate never goes above 90% of Recharging the battery your maximum rate (unless you are an athlete engaged in competitive sport).

  • Page 42: Ergonomic Positioning On The Equipment

    Ergonomic positioning on the equipment Technical information Manufacturer and equipment Step onto the equipment from behind and put identification one foot on each pedal. Grasp a fixed handle Description of the equipment with one hand and set the program with the Technical data other on the control panel. Accessories To perform the movement with your lower Safety devices and notices limbs only, hold the fixed handles. To perform Place of installation the movement with your upper limbs as well, Moving the equipment hold the levers. Levelling Electrical connection Initially push the pedals downwards, then Connection to another device gradually lengthen your stride until you find the most pleasant and natural movement.

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