08_Advice On Using Your Arion; 09_Care And Maintenance - Elite ARION Manual De Instrucciones

this dimension "X".
2) The distance from the intermediate point between the
two rear rollers to the middle of the ARION front roller,
which we will call "Y" (Fig.3), must match or be as near
as possible to dimension "X" . The axle of the ARION front
roller must be positioned in the hole of the ARION frame
whose measurement given on the graduated scale is
closest to dimension "X" (Fig.4).
ATTENTION : Dimension "Y" must be equal to or slightly
greater than "X". The rollers can be adjusted to adapt them
to bicycles whose wheelbase is 0944-1124 mm (37 to 44
inches).
3) To change Y it is necessary to shift the front roller D .
4) Fold the ARION until the drive belt E slackens.
5) Loosen the drive belt E , making it come off the
respective front and rear guides.
6) Unfold the ARION back into the open position.
7) Remove the rectangular covers B (using a screwdriver
if necessary), and the screws and washers on both sides
from the front roller, using the Allen key F provided. (Fig.
5a - 5b)
8) Pull the roller out from its original position.
9) Position the roller in the appropriate seat in the holes in
the frame, so that X matches Y.
10) Refit the screws and the washers in the special holes,
but do not tighten them down.
11) Close the ARION, position the drive belt E on the guide
of the front roller D and middle roller.
12) Unfold the ARION into open position again.
13) Check the position of the front roller D , putting your
bicycle on the rollers and checking that the axle for the
front wheel sits directly above the front roller.
14) Once the front roller D is positioned, tighten the screws
(do not over-tighten as this could warp the side members
A ).
15) Close the sides with the rectangular covers B . The
ARION is now ready to use.

08_ADVICE ON USING YOUR ARION

1) For carrying, or to save space when not using the roller,
it is advisable close the frame. Pay attention to the position
of hands when closing the roller, to avoid squashing them
between the two side members. To close the frame, place
hands at the ends of the side members (Fig.6).
Therefore avoid placing hands in such a way that can
become squashed between the side members (Fig.7).
2) To facilitate carrying, it is advisable to hold it by the
special grips located at the hinges (Fig.8).
3) The rollers work best with tyre that has a smooth tread.
If using a mountain bike, to reduce noise and increase
stability change the tyre for one with a slick tread.
4) For beginners, position the rollers in an entrance hall,
in a doorway or near a stable object, in order to have a
support while acquiring the necessary balance.
5) Make sure the ARION rests on a flat, stable surface.
6) Start pedalling and look ahead, like on the road.
Even if you would instinctively tend to look at the front
wheel, you will keep balance better and pedal "in a straight
line" if you concentrate on an object located 2.5 – 4 metres
(10-15 feet) in front of you.
7) If you start leaning or shift to the side of the drums,
correct your position with very light steering movements. If
you steer to much you will lose balance or end up over the
side of the rollers.
8) Keeping a fast and smooth pedalling style will help you
stay balanced on the rollers, thanks to the gyroscopic effect
of the wheels.
9) At first, pedalling on the rollers will give you a feeling
of instability, and moving the handlebar too abruptly or
pedalling heavily can make you lose control. The big
advantage of the rollers, compared to standard training
tools, is that the rollers teach you to reduce the movement
of the upper part of your body and maintain a steady
pedalling pace.
10) Do not use the bicycle brakes to stop. Rest a foot on
the ARION frame and allow the bicycle to come to a stop.

09_CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1) Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause
deformation of the technopolymer rollers. Do not use or
keep the rollers in places where they are exposed to direct
sunlight.
2) Always clean the rollers after use. Only use a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or harsh detergents.
3) If the ARION is not going to be used for a prolonged
period, release the drive belt, bringing it out of its seat, or
close it, otherwise the belt's tension could cause early loss
of transmission efficiency.
4) The coupled bearings on the roller do not require
lubrication and are practically maintenance-free.
5) Periodically check the roller clamping screws, make sure
that they are still tight but not so tight as to damage the
plastic frame.
6) In case of wear or breakage of the drive belt, replace it
by proceeding as follows:
- remove the rectangular covers B ;
- undo the fixing screw located in the side member of the
front roller A , on one side;
- undo the fixing screw located in the side member of the
middle roller A on the same side as the previous one;
- replace the belt, refit the rollers in their correct seats and
secure all the screws again;
- close the two sides with the rectangular covers B .
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