1. Minoura Vfs Trainer 2008

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instructions manual

SCHEMATIC

ER-3

SR-12

ER-2

SR-5

ER-4

ER-5

ER-11

Screw-S

Screw w/ washer

ER-9

ER-15

ER-6

Screw-M

<Remote Version>

F-4

F-7

SR-12

M8-3

M8-4

ER-14

ER-13

IMPORTANT NOTES

•Read all instructions carefully before use.

•Some assembly required.

•Keep the manual handy at all times.

•Do NOT use trainer for any other purpose than instructed.

•The trainer is manufactured to precise standards. Disassembly may void your warranty.

•'Magturbo' and “RDA” are the trademarks of Minoura Co.,Ltd. and may not be copied.

WARNINGS

!Use two-wheeledbicycles only. Tandems may be used if balanced correctly.

You may use the quick release skewer currently on your bicycle, however we recommend replacing

!your quick release skewer with the one supplied and install the coupling protector cap on to the right side coupling of the trainer. Otherwise the stability will not be guaranteed.

!Remove the coupling protector cap when you use your own quick release skewer.

!Remove all oils and moisture from the drive roller and the tire before use.

!Keep both hands on handlebars at all times and maintain a normal riding position.

Check the couplings supporting the rear hub for damage and cracks.

!Accidents may occur from cracked or damaged couplings. (Fig. A)

!When using the trainer, place it on a flat surface for safe training.

Do not over tighten the hub-clamphandles.Over-tighteningmay cause damage to the trainer or

!bicycle frame. The clamp handles should be a snug and secure fit. Do not force!

!Before use, make sure all bolts and nuts are securely fastened.

Keep away from small children, and keep hands and feet away from spinning rollers and wheels at

!all times.

!Open the legs fully to get maximum stability.

!Wipe all oil and moistures out from the rim surface everytime you use the trainer to keep necessary brake performance of your bicycle.

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1Open the frame support legs and fit the rubber feet at the correct angle so the base is in full contact with the floor. Do NOT remove the round metal plates from inside the rubber feet when fitting. Ensure the

rubber foot caps are facing outwards as incorrect fitting may compromise the stability of the trainer.

NOTE: If the both legs don’t touch the floor at same time and if one side of the leg is still slightly raised, pull up the

Minoura Vfs Trainer 2008

leg upward strongly then place the trainer on the floor again.

2Install the Mag resistance unit on the left side slot and the assistant roller on the right side slot beside the trainer

pillar by the supplied M6x12 bolts. (see Fig. B)

NOTE: We recommend you to use the reinforcement plate(SR-13)for installing the Mag unit. This plate will sandwich the slot plate from outside for mounting the heavy Mag unit and giving it extra stability.

(Fig. B)

3Open both couplings by turning the left side knob (see Fig. C) and the right side hub handle (see Fig. D) anti-clockwise.

Do not over-loosenthe couplings, otherwise the knob or the hub handle may become unthreaded inside the frame.

NOTE: We suggest not using the left side coupling for major adjustment. Moving it too much to one side will cause misalignment. The left side coupling is used only to provide easy intitial adjustment for your hub length. (see Fig. E)

(Fig. E)

4Insert the left side of the skewer (Q/R lever side) into the left side coupling, and adjust the rotation of the coupling so the skewer lever sits

securely in the large cut-out(see Fig. F). This will prevent damage to the skewer during use.

(Fig. F)

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5Hold the bike firmly by hand and turn the right side hub handle clockwise until the coupling comes into contact with the right side skewer nut.

6Adjust each height of the Mag unit and the assistant roller to fit to your rear wheel perfectly and tighten the bolts firmly. (see Fig. G)

Each rubber roller is made to contact the rim ONLY.

!Contact with the tire may cause the tire to burst during use.

7Adjust the wheel position by checking the double-circleposition indicators on both side.

The best position should be each indicator can be seen equally, but if your rim is narrow, you should adjust the wheel position to be a little left (toward Mag side) to prevent unexpected slippage problem.

NOTE: Note that the left side knob is NOT for tightening the axle. It is only for positioning the wheel. Clamping wheel securely must be done by the right side hub handle.

USING THE PLATIC SKEWER NUT PROTECTOR

We recommend that you use the supplied skewer if at all possible. This will gaurantee a fit with our couplings and remove any chance of misalignment.

The right side coupling has a black plastic skewer nut protector (called a “Grommet”). This is to protect your skewer from damage during use, however, should you choose to use your own skewer, you should use the supplied grommet to insure a better fit.

We will NOT guarantee any fitting problem or accident caused by using your own skewer on the trainer.

When you use the supplied skewer, you should remove the grommet from the coupling. It can be done by inserting a rod or a pen to the hole (see Fig. I) and then lifting up the grommet.

HOW TO INSTALL THE REMOTE LEVER

You can install the remote lever on anywhere the diameter is between 22.2mm (7/8”) and 31.8mm (1-1/4”)like

as on the handlebar.

1Fully loosen the knob bolt on the plastic holder until it stops then push down the bolt to open the holder. (see Fig. J)

2Place the holder onto the handlebar, shut the holder, and pull up the bolt then tighten it. (see Fig. K)

Depends on the diameter of your handlebar, you must adjust the

shim as follows;

•28.6mm (1-1/8”):Install either right or left side shim.

•31.8mm (1-1/4”):Remove both shims.

USING THE MAG RESISTANCE UNIT

Shim

(Fig. K-2)

!

When you install the shim on the plastic holder, make sure the direction of the shim as shown in Fig. J-2.

The Mag unit has 7 different levels of load force, replicating actual riding resistance.

The load settings range from high (H) to low (L) can be adjusted via the white lever on the Magturbo unit or the lever on the thumb shifter type remote lever device. You may also adjust the load force by shifting up or down among your gears, depending on the level desired.

We recommend that you start with a medium to low load force and gradually work up, increasing force as your muscles warm up.

Increasing Load Force

To increase the load force, move the white lever on the Mag unit toward the (H)

symbol. (see Fig. L)

(Fig. L)

If your Mag unit is a remote control type, turn the lever on your thumb shifter device toward the (H) symbol. (see Fig. N)

To make any adjustment to the unit, make sure you are off the ! bike, and that the trainer has come to a complete stop and

that nothing is still moving.

TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR REMOTE SHIFTER UNIT

If you cannot shift to either the lowest (L) or the highest (H) position, it is possible that the inner wire of the remote shifter cable is too long and the wire tension is loose. If so, please adjust the tension with the following steps.

1Set the remote shifter lever at “H” position. Remove the remote shifter device from the handlebar and straighten the cable.

2Remove the plastic cap located on the bottom of the cable. (see Fig. O)

3Hold the adjusting screw with your right hand and push it towards the direction of the outer cable, then adjust the nut with your left hand to make the wire tension properly.

(Fig. N)

Cable

Wire Tension

Adjusting Screw

(Fig. O)

If you experience that the remote lever will move toward “H” unexpectedly automarically when you pedal hard, try to tighten the adjusting screw 1/4 rotation. The screw is located under the remote lever holder.

ABOUT SLIPPAGE PROBLEM

The pateneted roller system used in the rim drive models from Minoura is made to fit a wide variety of bicycles and wheels. Therefore, you should expect that sometimes the rollers will slip a little on your rims. This is completely normal and due to the spring mechanism we use that provides a fit with such a large variety of bicycles and wheels.

If you experience slippage all the time you use the trainer, check the belt tension first by pushing down the belt with your finger. The V-beltwill be worn down after long term use but most reason for the slippage problem is caused by improper (too much or too less) tension adjustment.

To adjust the belt tension, loosen both upper and lower bolts which hold the pulley arm by an M5 hex wrench, then pull the arm outward by your hand and tighten the bolts firmly again.

If the V-beltis completely worn down or damaged, replace it.

This work requieres high skill for disassembling and assembling the Mag unit. If you don’t have confidence, please ask to the Minoura dealer where you purchased the trainer.

The instructions manual will come with the replacement V-beltkit, also you can download it from our web site (http://www.minoura.jp).

CHANGING YOUR NON-REMOTETRAINER TO A REMOTE TRAINER

You can change your dial type Mag unit to be a remote controlable one. Of course, the opposite way is possible.

3Change the spring position as shown in the Fig. P.

4Place the spring holder onto the spring. Be sure the top pin is inserted into the slot of the holder.

5Twist the spring holder in the direction of clockwis and push down it to fit to the hole on the lower case then tighten the screws.

6Install the remote cable bracket at the postion where the dial lever sit by the removed small screws in Step-1.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

MINOURA JAPAN HEAD OFFICE

1197-1Godo, Anpachi, Gifu503-2305JAPAN

Fax +81-584-27-7505 /E-mail:minoura@minoura.jp http://www.minoura.jp

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