TROJAN

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MINI STEPPER

STEPPER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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INDEX PAGE
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

2. PRE ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST 4

3. PARTS LIST 4

4. FITNESS TIPS & TECHNIQUES 5

5. CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 6

6. WARM -UP AND COOL-DOWN 7

7. 10 000 STEPS PROGRAM 8

8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9

9. EXPLODED DRAWING 9

10. TROJAN 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 10

11. TROJAN REPAIRS PROCEDURE 12

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING :

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following safety instructions before using the TROJAN MINI STEPPER.

1. Use the TROJAN MINI STEPPER only on a level surface.

2. Keep children and pets away from this equipment at all times.

3. The TROJAN MINI STEPPER should not be used by persons weighing more than 110kgs.

4. The TROJAN MINI STEPPER should be used by only one person at a time.

5. Be careful to maintain your balance while using, mounting, dismounting, folding, unfolding or assembling the TROJAN
MINI STEPPER, loss of balance may result in a fall and serious bodily injury.

6. Use the TROJAN MINI STEPPER only as described in the manual.

7. Before using this equipment to exercise, always do stretching exercises to properly warm up.

8. Always make sure all bolts and nuts are tightened prior to each use.

WARNING
Before starting any exercise or conditioning program you should consult with your personal physician to see if you
require a complete physical exam. This is especially important if you are over the age of 35, have never exercised before,
are pregnant, or suffer from any illness.

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2. PRE ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST
Thank you for choosing the TROJAN MINI STEPPER. We take great pride in producing this quality product and hope it
will provide many hours of quality exercise to make you feel better, look better and enjoy life to its fullest.
Yes, it’s a proven fact that a regular exercise program can improve your physical and mental health. Too often, our busy
lifestyles limit our time and opportunity to exercise. The TROJAN MINI STEPPER provides a convenient and simple
method to begin your assault on getting your body in shape and achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Before reading further, please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.
• Read this manual carefully before using the TROJAN MINI STEPPER. Foot Support L

Footrest

Cap
Foot Support R

Front Base

Cylinder

3. PARTS LIST
No. Description O’ty No. Description O’ty

4524-01 Main Base 1 4524-12 Cap 2

4524-02 Foot Support (R) 1 4524-13 Bushing (ø38mm x ø25.8mm) 2

4524-03 Foot Support (L) 1 4524-14 Plastic Bushing (ø38mm) 2

4524-04 Cylinder 2 4524-15 Washer 2

4524-05 Footrest 2 4524-16 Plastic Cover 2

4524-06 Front Base 1 4524-17 Rubber Bumper 2

4524-07 Plastic Bearing 1 4524-18 Bolt (M8 x 40mm) 2

4524-08 Round Cap 1 4524-19 Bolt (M8 x 1”) 3

4524-09 Magnet 1 4524-20 Bolt (ø6mm x 23mm) 4

4524-10 Pivot (5/8” x 170mm) 1 4524-21 “C” Ring 4

4524-11 Bushing (ø1”) 4 4524-22 Nut (M8) 2

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4. FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
AEROBIC EXERCISE
Aerobic exercise is any sustained activity that sends oxygen to your muscles via your heart and lungs. Aerobic exercise
improves the fitness of your lungs and heart - your body’s most important muscle. Aerobic exercise fitness is promoted
by any activity that uses your large muscle -arms, legs, or buttock, for example. Your heart beats quickly and you breathe
deeply. An aerobic exercise should be part of your entire exercise routine.

WEIGHT TRAINING
Along with aerobic exercising which helps get rid of and keep off the excess fat that our bodies can store, weight train-
ing is an essential part of the exercise routine process. Weight training helps tone, build and strengthen muscle. If you are
working above your target zone, you may want to do a less amount of reps. And as always consult your physician before
beginning any exercise program.

MUSCLE CHART
MINI STEPPER
The exercise routine that is performed on the mini stepper will develop the lower body muscle group as well as
condition the circulatory system and provide a good aerobic workout . These muscle groups are highlighted on the
muscle chart below.

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5. CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for several years, or
are severely overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment; a few minutes per workout.

Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness will improve
over the next six to eight weeks. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer. It’s important to work at your own pace. Ulti-
mately, you’ll be able to exercise continuously for 30 minutes. The better your aerobic fitness, the harder you will have to
work to stay in your target zone. Please remember these essentials :
• Have your doctor review your training and diet programs to advise you of a workout routine you should adopt.
• Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your doctor.
• Monitor your pulse frequently. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.
• Set up your equipment on a flat, even surface at least 3 feet from walls and furniture.

EXERCISE INTENSITY
To maximize the benefits of exercising, it is important to exercise with the
proper intensity. The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart
rate as a guide. For effective aerobic exercise, your heart rate should be
maintained at a level between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate
as you exercise. This is known as your target zone. You can find your target
zone in the table below.

During the first few months of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your target zone as you
exercise. After a few months, your heart rate can be increased gradually until it is near the middle of your target zone as
you exercise.

To measure your heart rate, stop exercising but continue moving your legs or walking around and place two fingers on
your wrist. Take a six-second heartbeat count and multiply the results by 10 to find your heart rate. For example, if your
six-second heartbeat count is 14, your heart rate is 140 beats per minute. (A six-seconds count is used because your
heart rate will drop rapidly when you stop exercising.)
Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your
heart rate is at the proper level.

For more information on dieting and

training visit www.trojanhealth.co.za

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6. WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include the following three parts:
A warm-up, consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your body tem-
perature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.
Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training zone. (Note:
During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer than
20 minutes.)
A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent
post-exercise problems.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY
To maintain or improve your condition, plan three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest between workouts.
After a few months of regular exercise, you may complete up to five workouts each week, if desired. Remember, the key
to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

SUGGESTED STRETCHES 1
The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you
stretch-never bounce.

1. Toe Touch Stretch

Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow
your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as pos-
sible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of
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knees and back.

2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it
against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach toward your toes as far as pos-
sible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Ham-
strings, lower back and groin. 3

3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your hands against a
wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor. Bend your
front leg, lean forward and move your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then
relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons, 4
bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.

4. Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp one foot with your
other hand. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

5. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward. Pull your feet
toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3
times. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

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7. 10 000 STEPS A DAY
How many steps do you walk each day?

Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per day. How far is 10,000 steps anyway?
The average person’s stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk
1.6 kilometres, and 10,000 steps is close to 8 kilometres.

A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these people adding steps has many health
benefits. We have outlined the basic 10,000 steps program, but also added a commentary below.

A reasonable goal for most people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you can easily
average 10,000 per day. Example: If you currently average 3000 steps each day, your goal for week one is 3500 each
day. Your week 2 goal is 4000 each day. Continue to increase each week and you should be averaging 10,000 steps by
the end of 14 weeks.

Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to track your steps each day. Start by wearing the pedometer every day
for one week. Put it on when you get up in the morning and wear it until bed time. Record your daily steps in a
log or notebook. By the end of the week you will know your average daily steps. You might be surprised how many (or
how few) steps you get in each day.

There are many ways to increase your daily steps. Use your imagination and come up with your own list:

• Take a walk with your spouse, child, or friend

• Walk the dog

• Use the stairs instead of the elevator

• Park further from the store

• Better yet, walk to the store

• Get up to change the channel

• Window shop

• Plan a walking meeting

• Walk over to visit a neighbour

• Get outside to walk around the garden or do a little weeding

• Use your Trojan Mini Stepper each morning and evening

Continue to track your daily steps and/or mileage; and keep notes on how you feel, how your body is improving, or
other changes you are making to improve your health.

If you are in very poor physical condition or at any point you feel that you are progressing too rapidly slow down a
bit and try smaller increases. If you have any health concerns seek your physician’s advice prior to starting or changing
your exercise routine.

Note: We have outlined the standard 10,000 step program because so many people ask about it. This is a good
program to help get people motivated, or to get sedentary people moving. It is however our recommendation that most
individuals fit 30 to 60 minutes of dedicated walking (or other exercise) into their routine at least 3 to 4 days a week.
You can start with as little as ten minutes per day and gradually increase your walking routine.

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8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. Why is there no tension on my unit?
1. There is no tension adjuster control on the Mini Stepper
Tension can be changed by using your upper body when stepping

Q2. My unit has started to squeak

1. You need to lubricate all moveable parts every 3 months with any common household lubricant

9. EXPLODED DRAWING

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10. TROJAN 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Masstores (Pty)Ltd (“the Supplier”) hereby provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser of this product
(“the Consumer”) that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship which
under normal, personal, family or household use (commercial use expressly excluded) manifest themselves within
the following stipulated periods from the date of purchase:

Exclusions
The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster; misuse;
commercial use; use not in accordance with the written instructions included with the product; abuse; and/or any
non-authorized modification of the product. It also does not cover replacement of the light bulbs and other expendables.
All demo models carry a 3 month warranty.

Waiver
The warranty provided herein and the obligations of the Supplier are in lieu of, and the Customer waives, all other war-
ranties,guarantees,conditionsorliabilities,expressorimplied,arisingbylaworotherwise,includingwithoutlimitation,any
obligation of the Supplier in respect of any injury , loss or damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, this product and whether or not occasioned by the Supplier’s negligence or any act or omission
on its part.

Claims under 1 Year Limited Warranty

Within 7 days of purchase:
The faulty product will be exchanged (provided that the product is in its original packaging with all accessories).

After 7 days but within 3 months of purchase:

The Supplier may in its sole discretion either replace or repair the product.

After 3 months but within 1 year of purchase:

The Supplier may in its sole discretion either replace or repair the product. The following shall not be covered:

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Treadmills: Running Decks, Running Belts, and Rubber Arm covers

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Exercise Bikes/Spinners: Pedals, Cranks, and Rubber Arm covers

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Cross Trainers/ Ellipticals/ Steppers: Foot Rests, Cranks, Shocks, and Rubber/Foam Arm covers

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Home Gyms: Pulleys, Cables, Seats and Padding

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Trampolines: Springs, Mats, and Covers

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Rowers: Rowing Strap / Rope / Arms, Pulling Handle, Grip, Moveable Seat

Parts not mentioned in the above, are covered under warranty within the 1st year of purchase

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Proof of Purchase
Any claim in terms of the warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase or a warranty number.
Warranty numbers can be issued through contacting our call centre on 0861 Trojan (0861 876 526),
or online at www.trojanhealth.co.za. If such proof is not available, then notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, the service agent’s prevailing charges for services/repairs including call-out and/or spares will
be payable by the Consumer upon collection or delivery of the repaired product.

The Consumer does not need to return the product to the store.
The Consumer shall phone the Trojan hotline on 0861 Trojan (0861 876 526) and the Supplier’s authorized agent
will at its discretion either repair the item at the Consumer’s residence or collect and repair the item at their premises.

During the warranty period the product may only be serviced and/or repaired by the Supplier’s duly
authorized agent(s).

Masstores (Pty) Ltd

16 Peltier Drive, Sunninghill
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

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11. TROJAN REPAIRS PROCEDURE
1. Procedure for repairs
Should you experience any faults or breakdowns on your Trojan equipment, please adhere to the following procedure
to have the fault rectified speedily and professionally.
• Do not return the product to the store*
• Call 0861 Trojan (0861 876526) to log the faulty product (under warranty or out of warranty)
• The operator or technical advisor will try identify the fault, and will book a service team call out.
• The service team will endevour to fix the problem in your home on an agreed date and time.
• Only if the fault cannot be repaired in the convenience of your home, will the service team take the
faulty product back to the service centre.
• Items repaired in our service centre will be returned to your home on an agreed date and time.

* Note:
Should you live in an outlying area, it may be neccessary to return the product to the store nearest to you.Our service
operator will advise you of your repair procedure.

2. Cost of Repairs
2.1 Under warranty
• Any items still under warranty will be repaired free of charge, as long as it complies with the terms and
conditions of the warranty. (refer to “warranties” section in this manual)
• Any items that need to be repaired that are NOT covered in the warranty will be for the consumer’s
expense. A quote for the repair/replacement of these items will be provided to the consumer for ap
proval prior to repairs being conducted.

2.2 Out of Warranty

• Any items that need to be repaired once the warranty has expired will be for the consumer’s expense
including call out fees. A quote for the repair/replacement of these items will be provided to the
consumer for approval prior to repairs being conducted.

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