TECHFLUID
™
Left Side Knob
Folding Leg
Lock Nut
Adjustable Height
Front Foot
Inner
Lock Nut
Skewer Cones
FastCrank
™
RU Adjuster
RU Roller
Resistance Unit (RU)
TECHFLUID
™
DIRECTIONS
1. Fold out both front legs to their fully extended positions
2. Unthread the RU Adjustment Knob until the Resistance Unit will not interfere with the bicycle wheel
during installation.
3. Install supplied quick release skewer (QR) into rear wheel. Follow your bicycle/wheel manufacturer
recommendations for removing and installing quick releases or have a qualifi ed bicycle shop replace
it for you.
WARNING!
The mounting cones of your Blackburn trainer have been designed specifi cally to work
with the supplied quick release skewer (QR). Mounting a bicycle to the trainer with any other fastening
device can make it unstable or result in serious injury.
4. Check the pressure in the tires and make sure they are at or near the maximum rating indicated on the
side of the tire. NOTE: Low tire pressure can increase tire wear and potentially cause slippage on the RU
roller.
5. During shipping, the wheel adjustment knobs are fully tightened. Standing behind the trainer, fi rst
unthread the left hand adjustment knob to retract the skewer cone followed by unthreading the right hand
adjustment knob to fully retract the right skewer cone.
6. Place rear wheel of bicycle into trainer with left side of QR against left cone. Rotate the cone until
the there is no interference with the QR lever. Turn left side adjustment knob until tire is centered over
the roller of the RU. Thread inner lock nut against the trainer frame. NOTE: Once the left cone has been
positioned and locked it does not need to be adjusted again until a different bicycle is used.
7. Slowly thread the FastCrank™ adjuster to extend the right side cone and lock right side of QR into the
trainer frame. Once QR is locked in place between the cones thread inner lock nut against trainer frame.
8. Before getting on the bicycle carefully check that it is securely fasted to the trainer by pushing side to
side on the saddle to see if you can twist it out of the trainer frame.
9. Screw in the adjuster knob on the RU until the tire is slightly deformed by the RU roller and then thread
locking nut into place against RU bracket. NOTE: Putting too much tension on the RU against the tire can
cause premature wear of the tire and stress on the RU unit.
10. Adjust the height of the trainer by screwing the front feet of the trainer in or out until the frame is
stable and the rear wheel of the bicycle is at least 1cm off of the ground. NOTE: The trainer frame may
depress slightly under the weight of a rider so double check that there is enough clearance under the tire.
The clearance height may need to be higher if using the trainer on carpet, etc.
11. Carefully get on the bicycle and start pedaling slowly. Do not make any sudden moves until you are
sure the bicycle is securely mounted in the frame, if loose repeat steps 6-12.
12. The fl uid RU will provide a progressive increase of resistance as the wheel speed increases similar to
riding into the wind or uphill. You can vary your workout by shifting gears and changing cadence.
WARNING!
The RU will get hot to the touch during use. Keep children or pets away from the trainer
when in use and sometime afterward until it cools down.
WARNING!
The use of any indoor trainer creates a hazard to others due to the number of rotating
parts, etc. Be sure to always use your trainer in an open space to eliminate the possibly of contact with
people or things that could be injured or damaged. Keep people or animals away from the trainer when
in use.
NOTE: You are more likely to drip sweat onto your bicycle frame, components and fl oor while riding a
trainer vs. normal riding. The use of the Blackburn Sweat Net (sold separately) can reduce the likelihood
of corrosion of your bicycle and damage to your fl oor due to sweat build up.
EASTON-BELL SPORTS FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY OF BLACKBURN PRODUCTS
What is Covered
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below.
How Long Coverage Lasts
This warranty runs for as long as the original purchaser owns the product.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover abuse, normal wear and tear, or anything resulting from the modifi cation or
alteration of the product in any way, or using the product for anything other than its intended purpose.
What Blackburn Will Do
Blackburn will repair, replace, or refund the full purchase price of your product, whichever you prefer.
How To Get Service
Contact any Consumer Service at (800) 456-2355 or HYPERLINK “http://www.blackburndesign.com”
www.blackburndesign.com
How State Law Applies
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
RU Lock Nut
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2011 Bell Sports, Inc.
Customer Service: 1-800-456-2355
www. blackburndesign.com
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