Care And Maintenance - Elite NERO Mode D'emploi

a doorway or near a stable object, in order to have a
support while acquiring the necessary balance.
4) Make sure the Nero rests on a flat, stable surface.
5) The oscillating system guarantees maximum functionality
on a hard surface.
The oscillating system might not work properly if it's placed
on soft surfaces such as rugs or carpeting.
6) Unlock the security lever (Pic 20) and unfold the platform
to make it easier to mount/dismount the bike (pic. 21)
while pedaling the platform remains unfolded and slightly
above the floor to avoid scratching the floor itself when
Nero oscillates forward and backwards due to the pedaling
movement.
If it's the first time you use it, it might be best for you to
lower the saddle to make it easier to maintain a vertical
position.
7) Start pedalling and look ahead, like riding on the road.
Even if you would instinctively tend to look at the front
wheel, you will keep better balance and pedal "in a straight
line" if you concentrate on an object located 2.5 – 4 m
(10-15 feet) in front of you.
8) If you start leaning or shifting to one side of the rollers,
correct your position with light steering movements. If you
steer too much, you will lose balance or end up over the
side of the rollers.
9) Maintaining a high and even pedalling rate will help you
keep balance on the rollers, thanks to the gyroscopic effect
of the speed
10) At first, pedalling on the rollers will give you the feeling
of instability, and moving the handlebar too abruptly or
pedalling at too strong a pace may make you lose control.
This is the big advantage of the rollers compared to the
standard training tools: the rollers will teach you reduce
movement of the upper part of your body and keep a
smooth pedalling motion.
Once you get a little more used to the Nero you can adjust
the resistance level via the device connected to the home
trainer.
11) Do not use brakes to stop. Just place your foot on the
left side support (Ref. E) of the Nero and let the bike come
to a halt.
!CAUTION!
- Before each use, make sure the belts are properly placed
in their housings at edges of the rollers. Using the product
when the belts are not properly positioned might damage
both the belts and the hometrainer.
- When using the hometrainer for prolonged periods of
time with bigger bikes or with wheelbases greater than
1044mm, the correct transmission of the belt might not be
guaranteed if it's later used with smaller bikes or with
wheelbases smaller than 1044mm. The installation of new
transmission belts may be required (see paragraph 14
of the wheels.
section 5 belt substitution).

14_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 Nero 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) In case of wear or breakage of the drive belt, replace it
by proceeding as follows:
- Make sure the belts are not tensioned;
- Unscrew the screws from the rear left and right shell (Pic.
21- 22);
- Unscrew the left screws and hold the corresponding right
side screws ( Pic. 23)
- Remove the oscillating wheel lock (Pic. I) (Pic. 24).
- Extract the internal shell (Pic. 25);
- Extract the front lock (Pic. 26) ;
- It is now possible to substitute worn belts;
- Assemble the front body (Pic, 27);
- Assemble the internal shell (Pic. 28);
- Assemble the oscillating lock (Pic. 29);
- Assemble the external rear shells, screwing all the screws
on both of them, making sure to insert the spindle in the
proper position (Pic. 30 - 31 - 32).
!CAUTION!
- Make sure belts are correctly positioned before beginning
training (Pic. 3 - Pic. 4 - Pic. 5).
6) Transmission belts and other spare parts for Nero can be
ordered from Elite indicating the appropriate code.
15_IMPORTANT
1) Read and follow the enclosed instructions.
2) Keep people, children and animals away from the roller
during use, since the moving and rotating parts of the roller
and the bicycle can cause damage in case of contact.
3) Before starting training, position the trainer in a dry
place, away from potentially hazardous objects (furniture,
tables, chairs, etc.) in order to avoid any risk of inadvertent
or accidental contact with them.
4) When beginning or ending of your training session, make
sure that your feet, the pedals or the wheels doesn't come
in contact with the transmission belts.
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