Assembly and operating instructions

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1 Assembly and operating instructions persons ) CSTEX Art.-No. CST-EX70-4

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3 Dear Customer, Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand cardiostrong, the brand that makes athlete s hearts beat faster. cardiostrong offers a wide range of home fitness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing machines. cardiostrong equipment is the optimal equipment for all those who want to train at home independent of goals and fitness level. For further information please visit or SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly and first use. These instructions are intended to ensure speedy assembly and explain safe usage. Make sure that all people exercising with the equipment (in particular children and persons with limited physical, sensory, mental or motor capabilities) are informed about these instructions and its content in advance. In case of doubt, a responsible person must supervise the use of the equipment. This equipment has been manufactured according to the latest safety knowledge. As far as possible, potential safety hazards which could cause injury have been eliminated. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and that all parts are securely in place. If required, read through the instructions again to correct any mistakes. Please pay close attention to the safety and maintenance instructions given here. The contract partner cannot be held liable for damage to health, accidents or damage to the equipment when it is not used in accordance with these instructions. The equipment is suitable for home use as well as semi-professional use (e. g., hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.). It is not suitable for commercial or professional use (e. g., commercial gyms). Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering replacement parts. 3

4 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Technical data Personal safety Electrical safety Set-up place 7 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE General instructions Faults and troubleshooting Maintenance and service calendar 9 3 ASSEMBLY Package contents Assembly instructions 12 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Console display Button functions How to turn on the elliptical cross trainer Programmes Manual programme Pre-set programmes Heart rate oriented programmes Heart rate measuring Watt controlled programme User defined programme 37 5 WARRANTY INFORMATION 38 6 DISPOSAL 40 7 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 40 8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS Service hotline Serial number and model name Parts list Exploded drawing 44 4

5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Technical data LCD display of + speed in km/h + training time in min + training distance in km + cadence (rotations per minute) + calories burnt in kcal + heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap) + Watt + resistance level Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system Resistance level: 32 Watt: Watt User memory: 4 Total number of training programmes: 19 Manual programmes: 1 Pre-set programmes: 12 Watt-controlled programmes: 1 Heart rate controlled programmes: 4 User-defined programmes: 1 Flywheel: 12 kg Transmission ratio: 1: 16.7 Weight and dimensions: Product weight (gross, incl. packaging): 71 kg Product weight (net, without packaging): 65 kg Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 108 cm x 38 cm x 78 cm Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx cm x 75 cm x 165 cm Maximum user weight: 136 kg 5

6 1.2 Personal safety + Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this type of exercise is suitable for you from a health perspective. Particularly affected are persons who: have a hereditary disposition to high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, smoke, have high cholesterol values, are overweight and/or have not exercised regularly in the past year. + Please note that working out excessively can seriously damage your health. Please also be aware that heart rate monitoring systems might be imprecise. + The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for whole body workouts for adults. + Any other usage is prohibited and potentially dangerous. The contract partner cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper use. + The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time. + Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment. + Before starting your training, make yourself familiar with all of the equipment s functions and setting options. Have an expert explain the correct usage of the product to you. + Make sure that nobody is in the range of motion of the equipment while exercising. + Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewelry and other objects well clear of moving parts. + During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing. When selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole preferably this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials. Shoes with heels, leather soles, studs or spikes are not suitable. Never work out in bare feet. + At the first signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, difficulty in breathing or other abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and, if necessary, consult your physician. + Without prior agreement from your authorized contract partner, opening the equipment is prohibited. 6

7 1.3 Electrical safety + The equipment requires a V / 50 Hertz mains power supply. + The equipment should be connected directly to a grounded plug socket only by means of the power cable supplied. The use of multi-socket adapters or similar is not recommended. Extension leads must comply with local electrical safety guidelines. Always fully unwind the power cable. + The outlet should be secured with a fuse with a minimum value of 16 amperes, slow. + In order to reduce the risk of an electric shock, always unplug the equipment from the mains socket immediately after your workout, before assembly or dismantling, and before maintenance or cleaning. Do not pull on the cable. + When plugged in, do not leave the equipment unattended at any time. To avoid use by anyone unfamiliar with the operating instructions, the power cable should be removed when the equipment is not in use. + Keep the power cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the power cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any objects on top of it. + Make no modifications to either the power cable or the mains plug. + If the power cable or the plug are damaged or defective, contact your authorized contract partner. Do not use the equipment in the meantime. 1.4 Set-up place + The equipment should only be used indoors, in a sufficiently heated and dry area (ambient temperature between 10 C and 35 C). The equipment should not be used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity. The equipment should only be stored in surroundings with an ambient temperature between 5 C and 45 C. + The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any draughts. + Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free space/ clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment. Furthermore, the equipment should not be set up in main entrances or on escape routes. + Always keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and grounds and make sure that the cable is not stuck somewhere or becomes a trip hazard. + No objects of any type should be inserted into the openings of the equipment. + The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in the floor should be leveled out. + A floor protective mat / equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality floor coverings (parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight unevenness. 7

8 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2.1 General information + Please check if all parts and tools belonging to the equipment are included in the delivery and if there is any transport damage. If there are any complaints, please contact your contract partner directly. + Some of the nuts and bolts to be used in assembly are already pre-mounted in order to make set-up as easy as possible. + The equipment must be assembled by adults. In case of doubt, ask for assistance from another person with technical skills. + Keep children away from the equipment during assembly, because small parts are included in the delivery and may be swallowed. + Make sure that you have enough space in every direction during assembly. + Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around to avoid danger of suffocation for children. + Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in order to avoid damage to the equipment and to the floor (scratches). + Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the floor next to each other. + Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according to the illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously. + First loosen all parts and check for their correct fitting. Then tighten the screws using a tool. + Modifications to the design or improper repairs may pose a hazard to the user and should not be carried out. The product warranty may be void as a result. + Only authorized service technicians are permitted to carry out all servicing and/or repairs it excludes maintenance and care. + Damaged or worn components may impair your safety and the lifespan of the equipment. You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use original cardiostrong spare parts. + Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month. + In order to be able to guarantee the constructively defined safety level of this equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner). + The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt and sweat using a damp cloth. The use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (e. g. sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (e. g. console). 8

9 2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production. Nevertheless, errors or malfunctions on the equipment may occur. Individual parts are often the cause of faults and replacement is usually sufficient. Please use the following overview to see the six most common errors and how to repair them. If the equipment still does not work properly, please contact your contract partner. Problem Cause Solution Drive discs wobble or make noises Display does not work Drive pulley is loose No plug connection, power supply not plugged in Tighten nuts Check all plug connections and see if the power supply is plugged in Footplates are creaking Footplates are loose Tighten up the footplate screws Creaking noises Screws are loose Check screws are properly tightened Guide rails are squeaking No pulse reading Guide rails or rollers are dirty or the guide rails are dry Sources of interference in the room Clean the guide rails, then lubricate with a non greasy silicone Eliminate sources of interference (e. g. mobile phone, loudspeaker, etc.) Using a chest strap: - Unsuitable chest strap - Chest strap is incorrectly positioned - Batteries are discharged Use a suitable chest strap (see recommended accessories) Reposition the chest strap and/or moisten the electrodes Change the batteries 2.3 Maintenance and service calendar The following routine work must be done in the specified time intervals: Part Weekly Monthly 2x annually Annually Display console C I Lubricate the moving parts I Plastic cover C I Screws and cable connections I Legends: C = cleaning; I = inspect 9

10 3 ASSEMBLY 3.1 Package contents The package contains the parts represented in the illustration, including a power cable with mains plug. If one of the illustrated parts is missing, please contact your contract partner. 10

11 Tools MULTI WRENCH TOOL W/ PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (65mm) ALLEN WRENCH (6 mm) SOCKET WRENCH (17 mm) 11

12 3.2 Assembly instructions 12

13 Step 1 Assembly of levelling feet When the machine does not stand even on the ground, please level it by means of the levelling feet (27). 1 13

14 Step 2 Assembly of front base Four nylon nuts (M10 x p1.5) (76) are already pre-assembled at the bottom of the main frame (1). (1) Remove these four nylon nuts (76) from the main frame (1). (2) Place the main frame (1) on the polystyrene of the original packaging (see fig. 2) to mount the front base (28) on the main frame (1). (3) Connect the lower adapter connecting cable (62) with the middle adapter connecting cable (61) (see fig. 1). Please make sure that the cables do not get clamped (see fig. 3 & 4). (4) Mount the front base (28) on the main frame (1), whereby the wheels point upwards. Tighten all four nylon nuts (76). 2 3 & 4 14

15 Step 3 Assembly of rear base 5e (1) Mount two levelling feet (27) at the bottom of the rear base (25) and please make sure that the machine is levelled (see fig. 5). Five washers (66), five lock washers (65), five screws (87) are already pre-assembled at the back of the main frame (1) (see fig. 6). 6f (2) Remove the above mentioned screws and washers from the main frame (1). (3) Place the main frame (1) again on the polystyrene of the original packaging to continue with the assembly (see fig. 7 to 10). (4) Mount carefully the rear base (25) on the main frame (1) and safe the assembly with five washers (66), five lock washers (65), and five screws (87). 7 8h Tighten the screws (87) only after the third point of the assembly step 5. 9i 10 j 15

16 Step 4 Assembly of support tube See fig. 11 to 13 for the following steps: (1) Mount the support tube (30) on the main frame (1) by means of a screw (M8 x p1.25 x 20), (85), a lock washer (M8) (65), and a washer (M8 x 16 x 2.0t) (66). Tighten the screw (85) only after the first point of the assembly step 5. (2) Mount another screw (85), a lock washer (65), and a washer (66) at the bottom of the support tube (30). Tighten the screw (85) only after the first point of the assembly step 5. (3) Mount the support tube (30) on the rear base (25) by tightening another screw (85), a lock washer (65), and a washer (66) on top of the support tube (30)

17 Step 5 Tighten the screws (1) Tighten the two screws (85), two lock washers (65), and two washers (66) at the bottom of the support tube (30) (see fig. 14 & 15) (2) Tighten the four nylon nuts (76) on top of the front base (28) (see fig. 16). (3) Tighten the five washers (66), five lock washers (65), and five screws (87) in front of the rear base (25) (see fig. 17)

18 Step 6 Assembly of swinging arms See fig. 18 to 20 for the following steps: (1) The swinging arms (36 & 99) are marked with R and L. (2) Remove carefully the plastic foil from the axles. Please make sure that the washers, which are already mounted inside, are not removed when the plastic foil is removed. See fig. 21 for the following steps: (3) Please make sure that the axle surface is lower then the bearing surface. (4) Slide the swinging arm (36) on the crank axle (001a) and tighten the assembly with a washer (67), a cap (35), and a screw (94). (5) Remove the cable tie from the swinging arm (36). (6) Repeat the above mentioned steps for the other side EX70

19 Step 7 Assembly of swivel arms and crank bars (1) The swivel arms (47 & 48) are marked with R and L. (2) Two screws (M8 x p1.25 x 65 mm) (88) and two nylon nuts (M8 x p1.25) (75) are already pre-assembled in the swivel arm (47 & 48). (3) Remove the screws and nuts above mentioned for the next assembly step. (4) Please make sure that the axle surface is lower than the bearing surface. (5) Slide the swivel arm (48) on the frame axle (001b) and tighten the assembly with a washer (8 x 30 x 2.0t) (67), a cap (35), and a screw (M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm) (94). (6) Repeat the above mentioned steps for the other side. nylon nut (75) from the crank bars (40) to assembly correctly the bars (40). (8) Loosen the pin (54). (9) Mount the crank bars (40) on the swivel arm (48) by completely tightening a screw (88) and a nylon nut (75). (10) Tighten now completely a screw (88) and a nylon nut (75) on the crank bars (40). (11) Repeat the above mentioned steps on the other side

20 Step 8 Assembly of pedal support arm Four thin nylon nuts (74) and four screws (89) are already pre-assembled on the pedal support arm (1) Remove the above mentioned screws and nuts from the pedal support arm (58). (2) Mount the pedal support arm (58) on the swivel tube (36) and on the swivel arm (48) by tightening (3) Repeat the above mentioned steps on the other side Step 9 Assembly of pedals 29 (1) Place the pedal (55) on the pedal support arm (58) and tighten it with four screws (2) Repeat the above mentioned step on the other side. 20 EX70

21 Step 10 Assembly of the handlebar Four washers (66), four lock washers (65), two screws (84), and two screws (85) are already pre-assembled on the main frame (1) (see fig. 30). (1) Remove the above mentioned screws and washers from the main frame (1). (2) Insert carefully the upper connecting cable (60) in the handlebar (32) (see fig. A and 31). A (3) Mount one washer (66), one lock washer (65), and one screw (84) each on each side of the handlebar (32) (see fig. 32). Do not tighten the screws completely now. (4) Mount two washers (66), two lock washer (65), and two screws (86) on the front side of the handlebar (32). 30 Do not tighten the screws completely now (see fig. 33)

22 Step 11 Assembly of the console Please pay attention to the red arrow in the upper illustration in order to assemble correctly the console (1) Tighten two washers (66), two lock washers (65), and two screws (84) at the side of the handlebar (2) Tighten two washers (66), two lock washers (65), and two screws (86) in front of the handlebar (32) (3) Connect the console cable (64) with the upper connecting cable (60). 34 Please make sure that the cables do not get (4) Connect the console cable (98) with the upper pulse sensor cable (33). 35 Please make sure that the cables do not get 36 (5) Now slide the upper connecting cable (60) in the console (31) (see (6) Then slide the remaining cable in the hand(7) Mount carefully the console (31) on the handlebar (32) by tightening four screws (82) EX70

23 Step 12 Assembly of the upper handlebar Two screws (87) and two lock washers (M8) (65), and two washers (66) are already pre-assembled on (3) Mount the right upper handlebar (45) on the right swivel arm (48 ) and tighten it with two screws (5) Finish the assembly step and please make sure that all parts are safely tightened before the machine is used. (6) Please make sure that the machine is levelled. If required, please adjust respectively the levelling feet (27)

24 Step 13 AC Adapter (1) Connect the adapter (63) with the plug, which is on the left side of the main frame (1) (see fig. 44). (2) Plug the adapter (63) in the socket to turn on the console. 44 Transport Lift the rear base (25) with both hands and move carefully the machine to the desired place. Please make sure that the floor is even (see fig. 45)

25 Adjusting the stride length The elliptical cross trainer is equipped with three adjustable stride lengths from 18 (457 mm) to 23 (584 mm). See fig. 46 for the following steps: (1) Loosen and pull out the right pin (54) to adjust the stride length. Pull the right telescopic bar (10) to the desired height (blue position for 23, red position for 20, green position for 18 ). (2) Loosen the right pin (54) and make sure that the pin locks in the adjusting hole of the right telescopic bar (10). (3) Repeat the above mentioned steps to adjust the left stride length as well. (a) Always adjust the right and the left telescopic bar (10) to the same height. (b) Always tighten safely and carefully the right and the left telescopic bar (10) before each training

26 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Console display 26

27 SPEED Displays your current pedal speed in km/h or mph. RPM TIME DISTANCE CALORIES WATT LEVEL PULSE Displays your current pedal speed as rotations per minute (RPM). (a) Count up: When there is no target time set, TIME counts up from 0:00 to a maximum of 99:59 minutes. (b) Count down: When you set a target time (from 1:00 to 99:00 in 1 minute increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for time. (a) Count up: When there is no target distance set, it measures the total distance from 0.00 to 99.9 km or miles. (b) Count down: When you set a target distance (from 1.0 to 99.0 in 1 km or miles increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for distance. (a) Displays the total number of the calories burned during the training. (b) Count up: When there is no target value for calories set, it measures the total number of calories from 0 to 9999 kcal.. (c) Count down: When you set a target value for calories (from 10 to 99 in 10 CAL increments), the console counts down to 0.1 starting from the chosen target value for calories. (a) Displays the current power, which you generate during a set resistance level. (b) Displays the current Watt value during the training. (c) Display range from 0 to 999. Displays the resistance level of the current programme from 1 to 32 resistance levels in 1 level increments. (a) WARNING: When you set a target pulse (30 to 230 BPM in 1 BPM increments), a signal sounds from the console once the current heart rate exceeds the target value during the training. (b) The hand pulse sensors have to be grasped with both hands. Your pulse will be displayed a few seconds after the heart symbol is displayed. (c) When the hand pulse sensors are not correctly held and a few seconds pass without pulse transmission, the console turns off the pulse circle. Place your hands correctly on the pulse sensors so that the pulse display is displayed again. 27

28 4.2 Button functions START/STOP (a) Start the training. (b) Press the button again to pause or stop all functions during the training programme. RESET RECOVERY (a) In the Stop mode you return to the main menu. (b) Hold RESET pressed for two seconds to turn the console on again. (a) The PULSE RECOVERY button measures how fast you return to your resting heart rate after the training. For regular training sessions, this function serves to measure your training progress. (b) The console displays your pulse for 60 seconds and determines the value of your heart rate recovery from F1 to F6. F1 stands for the best value and F6 for the worst (it only serves as reference). (c) The display only serves as comparison between the single training sessions. It is recommended to do it after each training. Finish your training before you start this function. (d) Your pulse is displayed for a few seconds once the heart symbol has been displayed. (e) Press RECOVERY to return to the main menu. When you do not grasp completely the hand pulse sensors with both hands, the HEART RATE value on the console displays P and the main screen displays F6 once the console has counted down to zero. That means that the hand pulse sensors do not detect correctly the signals. TOTAL RESET Turn on the console once again. MODE +/- Turn the button to choose a training mode or a resistance and to increase or reduce the function value. Confirm with MODE. 28

29 4.3 How to turn on the elliptical cross trainer (a) Please make sure that the power plug is correctly plugged in the wall socket. (b) Start pedalling and press any button to activate the console. The display lights up and a short signal sounds. The console is ready now. (c) Press any button on the console or start pedalling to turn on the console. After a few seconds the console lights up and a signal sounds. The console is ready now. (d) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on again. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. The console turns off automatically after four minutes of inactivity. 4.4 Programmes Manual programme (P1) 1. Login setting (a) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. (b) Choose U1, U2, U3 or U4. (c) Enter your personal data for gender, age, height, and weight and confirm with MODE. 29

30 2. Training A. Set the manual programme P1 Option A START/STOP When the machine is turned on, MANUAL (P1) is chosen. Press START/STOP to start the training. Option B START/STOP, RESET, MODE (a) Press START/STOP to pause the current programme. (b) Press RESET to return to the main menu. (c) Turn the MODE button to choose MANUAL. Press MODE to get to the programme. B. Set the intensity level Turn MODE to set the resistance level (from 1 to 32). Confirm with MODE. C. Set the time Turn MODE to set the desired time (from 1:00 to 99:00). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target time set, TIME counts up from 0:00 to a maximum of 99:59 minutes. Count down: When you set a target time (from 1:00 to 99:00 in 1 minute increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for time. D. Set the distance Turn MODE to set the desired distance (from 1.0 to 99.0 km or miles). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target distance set, it measures the total distance from 0.00 to 99.9 km or miles. Count down: When you set a target distance (from 1.0 to 99.0 in 1 km or miles increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for distance. E. Set the calories Turn MODE to set the desired calories (from 10 to 9999 kcal). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target value for calories set, it measures the total number of calories from 0 to 9999 kcal. Count down: When you set a target value for calories (from 10 to 99 in 10 CAL increments), the console counts down to 0.1 starting from the chosen target value for calories. F. Set the pulse Turn MODE to set the desired heart rate (from 30 to 230 BPM). Confirm with MODE. 30

31 When you set a target pulse (30 to 230 BPM in 1 BPM increments), a signal sounds from the console once the current heart rate exceeds the target value during the training. G. Start the training (a) Press START/STOP to start the training. (b) During the training, you can turn MODE to choose a resistance level from 1 to 32. (c) Press MODE to monitor the current training values (SPEED, RPM, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATT, PULSE). Note for heart rate: (a) Grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands. Your heart rate is displayed after the heart symbol has been displayed. (b) When you do not correctly grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands and a few seconds pass without a pulse signal, the console turns off the pulse circle and the error P is displayed. Grasp the pulse sensors with both hands so that the pulse is displayed again Pre-set programmes (P2 to P13) Programme list 1. Login setting (a) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. (b) Choose U1, U2, U3 or U4. (c) Enter your personal data for gender, age, height, and weight and confirm with MODE. 2. Training A. Set the programme P2 to P13 START/STOP RESET MODE (a) Press START/STOP to pause the current programme. (b) Press RESET to return to the main menu. (c) Turn the MODE button to choose programme P2 to P13. Press MODE to get to the respective programme. 31

32 B. Set the intensity level Turn MODE to set the level of the training profile (from 1 to 16). Confirm with MODE. C. Set the time Turn MODE to set the desired time (from 1:00 to 99:00). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target time set, TIME counts up from 0:00 to a maximum of 99:59 minutes. Count down: When you set a target time (from 1:00 to 99:00 in 1 minute increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for time. D. Start the training (a) Press START/STOP to start the training. (b) During the training, you can turn MODE to choose a level of the training profile from 1 to 16. (c) Press MODE to monitor the current training values (SPEED, RPM, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATT, PULSE). Note for heart rate: (a) Grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands. Your heart rate is displayed after the heart symbol has been displayed. (b) When you do not correctly grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands and a few seconds pass without a pulse signal, the console turns off the pulse circle and the error P is displayed. Grasp the pulse sensors with both hands so that the pulse is displayed again Heart rate oriented programmes (P14) 2. Training 1. Login setting (a) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. (b) Choose U1, U2, U3 or U4. (c) Enter your personal data for gender, age, height, and weight and confirm with MODE. A. Set the programme P14 START/STOP RESET MODE (a) Press START/STOP to pause the current programme. (b) Press RESET to return to the main menu. (c) Turn the MODE button to choose the heart rate programme P14. Press MODE to get to the programme. B. Set the target heart rate Turn MODE to set the target heart rate (55%, 75%, 90%, THR). Confirm with MODE. 32

33 C. Set the time Turn MODE to set the desired time (from 1:00 to 99:00). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target time set, TIME counts up from 0:00 to a maximum of 99:59 minutes. Count down: When you set a target time (from 1:00 to 99:00 in 1 minute increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for time. D. Start the training (a) Press START/STOP to start the training. (b) Press MODE to monitor the current training values (SPEED, RPM, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATT, PULSE). Note for heart rate: (a) Grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands. Your heart rate is displayed after the heart symbol has been displayed. (b) When you do not correctly grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands and a few seconds pass without a pulse signal, the console turns off the pulse circle and the error P is displayed. Grasp the pulse sensors with both hands so that the pulse is displayed again. Important information about the heart rate programmes The console displays your current pulse. (a) The console displays your current pulse and adjusts automatically the resistance level to keep your pulse within the target heart rate zone. (b) When your current pulse is higher than the target heart rate, the console reduces automatically the resistance level by one increment and a signal sounds as warning that you should work out slower. (c) When your current pulse is lower than the target heart rate, the console increases automatically the resistance level by one increment after each minute Heart rate measuring Pulse measuring via hand sensors The hand sensors integrated in the handles allow you to determine your heart rate. You can measure your heart rate by lightly grasping the sensors with both hands at the same time. Blood pressure changes occur due to the heartbeat. The sensors measure the changes to the electric skin resistance caused by it. These values are then used to create an average and are displayed on the screen of the console as a heart rate. For some people, the skin resistance change caused by the heart rate is so minimal that the measurements do not allow for usable values. Strong callus or sweat on the hands may also impair a correct measurement. In such cases, the heart rate will not be shown at all or only incorrectly. If the measurement is incorrect or not taken at all, please check if it happens to only one person or to several people. If the pulse display only does not work in a single case, the equipment is not defective. In this case, we recommend using a chest strap to achieve a permanently correct heart rate display. 33

34 CAUTION: Your training equipment is not a medical device. Different factors may influence the accuracy of the heart rate display. The heart rate display only serves as a training aid. Telemetric heart rate measuring This elliptical cross trainer is already equipped with a heart rate receiver as standard. Using a chest strap makes it possible for you to have a wireless heart rate measuring. This optimal and ECG-precise type of measuring reads the heart rate directly from the skin through a transmitting chest strap. The chest strap then sends the impulse to the receiver integrated in the console. Positioning the chest strap and moistening the electrodes: Place the belt directly below the chest, while the transmitter should be placed on the middle of the chest. The chest strap should sit comfortably, but not too loose. If the belt is too loose, the contact to the electrodes may be disrupted or the belt may slip while exercising. The transmitter turns on automatically once it is put on. In order to allow for a precise measuring, you should moisten the rubber electrodes. This is best done with a special chest strap contact gel, which is also used for ultrasound scans. If you have not been active in doing sports for a longer period of time, you should first go to your physician in order to discuss your training with them. You should also contact your physician in advance in the event of heart problems, high/low blood pressure and obesity. Training with heart rate orientation Heart rate orientation guarantees an extremely effective and healthy training. Through your age and the following table, you can quickly and easily read and determine the optimal pulse for your training. An acoustic alarm will sound if your heart rate exceeds the set target heart rate. Which target heart rate is important for which training goal can be found out in the following. Fat burning (weight management): The main goal here is to burn deposits of fat. In order to achieve this training goal, a low training intensity (approximately 55% of the maximum heart rate) and a longer training period are required. Cardiovascular training (cardio training): The primary goal is to increase stamina and fitness through an improved provision of oxygen through the cardiovascular system. In order to achieve this training goal, medium intensity (approximately 75% of the maximum heart rate) with a medium training period is required. Anaerobic (maximum) load training: The main goal of maximum load training is to improve recovery after short, intense loads in order to be able to quickly return to the aerobic zone. In order to achieve this training goal, a high intensity (approximately 90% of the maximum heart rate) with short, intense load is required, which is followed by a recovery phase in order to prevent muscle fatigue. 34

35 Example: For a 45-year-old man or woman, the maximum heart rate is 175 ( = 175). The fat burning target zone (55%) is at approximately 96 beats/min. = (220 - age) x The cardio target zone (75%) is at approximately 131 beats/min. = (220 - age) x The maximum heart rate for an anaerobic load training (90%) is at approximately 157 beats/min. = (220 - age) x 0.9. Heartbeats Heart rate diagram for training intensity Age Maximum pulse (220-age) 90% of maximum pulse - anaerobic (maximum) intensity training 75% of maximum pulse - cardiovascular training (cardio training) 55% of maximum pulse - fat burning (weight control) 35

36 4.4.5 Watt controlled programme (P15) 1. Login setting (a) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. (b) Choose U1, U2, U3 or U4. (c) Enter your personal data for gender, age, height, and weight and confirm with MODE. 2. Training A. Set the programme P15 START/STOP RESET MODE (a) Press START/STOP to pause the current programme. (b) Press RESET to return to the main menu. (c) Turn the MODE button to choose the heart rate programme P15. Press MODE to get to the programme. B. Set the target value for WATT Turn MODE to choose the Watt value (from 10 to 350 Watt). Confirm with MODE. The Watt value can be set from 10 to 350 Watt in 5 Watt increments. C. Set the time Turn MODE to set the desired time (from 1:00 to 99:00). Confirm with MODE. Count up: When there is no target time set, TIME counts up from 0:00 to a maximum of 99:59 minutes. Count down: When you set a target time (from 1:00 to 99:00 in 1 minute increments), the console counts down to zero starting from the chosen target value for time. D. Start the training (a) Press START/STOP to start the training. (b) During the training you can turn MODE to set the Watt value from 10 to 350. (c) Press MODE to monitor the current training values (SPEED, RPM, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATT, PULSE). Note for heart rate: (a) Grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands. Your heart rate is displayed after the heart symbol has been displayed. (b) When you do not correctly grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands and a few seconds pass without a pulse signal, the console turns off the pulse circle and the error P is displayed. Grasp the pulse sensors with both hands so that the pulse is displayed again. 36

37 4.4.6 User customised programme (P16) 2. Training 1. Login setting (a) Press TOTAL RESET to turn the console on. That s how you easily and quickly get to the POWER ON status. (b) Choose U1, U2, U3 or U4. (c) Enter your personal data for gender, age, height, and weight and confirm with MODE. A. Set the programme P16 START/STOP RESET MODE (a) Press START/STOP to pause the current programme. (b) Press RESET to return to the main menu. (c) Turn the MODE button to choose the heart rate programme P16. Press MODE to get to the programme. B. Set the resistance level (a) In the customised programme, you can manually set the resistance. The console divides the time in eight intervals. The user can set the desired resistance level for each time interval. (b) Turn ENTER to set the resistance level for each time interval (from 1 to 32 resistance levels in 1 level increments). Confirm with ENTER. (c) Repeat the above mentioned step until you have set the resistance levels for all eight time intervals. The programme profile is saved after the setting. The profile can always be varied in the STOP mode. 37

38 5 WARRANTY INFORMATION cardiostrong s fitness equipment is subject to strict quality controls. However, if a fitness equipment purchased from us does not work perfectly, we take it very seriously and ask you to contact our customer service as indicated. We are happy to help you by phone via our service hotline. Error descriptions Your fitness equipment is developed for long-term, high-quality training. However, should a problem arise, please first read the operating instructions. For further assistance, please contact your contract partner or call our service hotline. To ensure your problem is solved as quickly as possible, please describe the defect as exactly as possible. In addition to the statutory warranty, we provide a warranty for every fitness equipment purchased from us according to the following provisions. Your statutory rights are not affected. Warrantee The warrantee is the first/original buyer and/or any person who received a newly purchased product as a gift from the original buyer. Warranty periods The following warranty periods begin on delivery of the fitness equipment. Model Use Full warranty EX70-4 Home use Semi-professional 24 months 12 months Repair costs According to our choice, there will either be a repair, a replacement of individual damaged parts or a complete replacement. Spare parts, that have to be mounted while assembling the equipment, have to be replaced by the warrantee personally and are not a part of repair. After the expiration of the warranty period for repair costs, a pure parts warranty applies, which does not include the repair, installation and delivery costs. The terms of use are defined as follows: Home use: solely for private use in private households up to 3 hours per day Semi-professional use: up to 6 hours per day (e. g. rehabilitation centers, hotels, clubs, company gyms) Professional use: more than 6 hours per day (e. g. commercial gyms) 38

39 Warranty service Within the warranty period, equipment which develops faults as a result of material or manufacturing defects, will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Ownership of equipment or parts of equipment which have been replaced is transferred to us. The warranty period is not extended nor does a new warranty period begin following repair or replacement under the warranty. Warranty conditions For the warranty to be valid, the following steps must be taken: Please contact our customer service by or phone. If the product under warranty has to be sent in for repair, the seller bears costs. After expiry of the warranty, the buyer bears the costs of transport and insurance. If the fault is covered by our warranty, you will receive a new or repaired equipment in return. Warranty claims are invalid in case of damage resulting from: misuse or improper handling environmental influences (moisture, heat, electrical surge, dust, etc.) failure to follow the current safety measures for the equipment failure to follow the operating instructions use of force (e. g. hitting, kicking, falling) interventions which were not carried out by one of our authorized service centers unauthorized repair attempts Proof of purchase and serial number Please make sure that you are able to provide the appropriate receipt when claiming on your warranty. So that we can clearly identify the model of your equipment, and for the purposes of our quality control, you will need to give the serial number of your equipment, when contacting the service team. Where possible please have your serial number and your customer number ready when you call our service hotline. It will help us to deal with your request swiftly. If you cannot find the serial number on your fitness equipment, our service team is at your disposal to offer further information. Service outside of the warranty period We are also happy to issue an individual cost estimate if there is a problem with your fitness equipment after the warranty has expired, or in cases which do not fall under the terms of the warranty, e. g. normal wear and tear. Please contact our customer service team to find a quick and cost-effective solution to your problem. In such a case you will be responsible for the delivery costs. Communication Many problems can be solved just by speaking to us as your contract partner. We know how important it is to you as a user of the fitness equipment to have problems solved quickly and simply, so you can enjoy working out with minimal interruption. For that reason, we also want to resolve your queries quickly and in a straightforward manner. Thus, please always keep your customer number and the serial number of the faulty equipment handy. 39

40 6 DISPOSAL At the end of its operational life, this equipment cannot be disposed of in normal household waste. Instead, it must be disposed of via an electricals recycling centre. Further information can be obtained from your local authority s recycling service. The materials can be recycled as per their symbols. Through the reuse, recycling of materials or other forms of recovery of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. 7 ORDERING ACCESSORIES Floor mat, size XL ArtNr. ST-FM-XL Chest strap ArtNr. ST1000 Silicone spray ArtNr. ST-1003 Chest-strap contact gel 250ml ArtNr. BK-250 Fitness equipment care kit ArtNr. HF

41 8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 8.1 Service hotline So that we can give you the best possible service, please have your model name, part number, serial number, exploded drawing and parts list ready. SERVICE-HOTLINE DE DK FR Mo. - Fr. 8:00-18:00 Sa. 9:00-18: info@t-fitness.dk Ma. - Fr. 8:00-18:00 Lø. 9:00-18: (0) service-france@sport-tiedje.fr Lun. - Ven. 8:00-18:00 Sam. 9:00-18:00 NL info@fitshop.nl Ma. - Do. 9:00-17:00 Vr. 9:00-21:00 Za. 10:00-17:00 UK orders@powerhousefitness.co.uk Mon. - Fri. 9:00-17:00 INT service-int@sport-tiedje.de Mon - Fri 8:00-18:00 Sat 9:00-18: Serial number and model name Before assembling your equipment, find the serial number on the white sticker and enter it in the appropriate space. Serial number: Brand / category: Model name: cardiostrong elliptical cross trainer EX

42 8.3 Parts list No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty. 1 Main Frame 1 27 Leveler 4 2 Tension Bracket 4 28 Front Stabilizer 1 3 Eye Bolt 4 29 Transportation Wheel 2 5 Bearing (6000) 2 30 Support Tube 1 6 Pulley (120-42mm) 1 31 Console 1 7 Belt (1092J6) 1 32 Fixed Handlebar 1 8 Spacer (10x14x32mm) 1 33 Pulse Sensor Top Housing w/ Wire 2 9 Crank 2 34 Pulse Sensor Bottom Housing 2 10 C-Ring 2 35 Tube Cap 4 11 Bearing (6004) 6 36 Right Swing Arm 1 12 Sensor Stand 1 37 Bearing (6201) Crank Axle 1 38 Spacer (8x14x40mm) for Telescoping Bar 14 Magnet 1 39 Spacer (6x8x22mm) 2 15 Cable 1 40 Crank Linkage 2 16 Pulley (235mm) 1 41 Spacer (8x14x28mm) for Crank Linkage 17 Motor 1 42 Handheld Plug 2 18 Flywheel 1 43 Foam Grip for Upper Handlebar 2 19 Belt (1059J8) 1 44 Left Upper Handlebar 1 20 Crank Cover 2 45 Right Upper Handlebar 1 21 Left Cover 1 46 Bearing (6905) 4 22 Accessory Tray 1 47 Left Pivoting Arm 1 23 Right Cover 1 48 Right Pivoting Arm 1 24 EndCap 4 49 Stride Length Adjustment Plate 2 25 Rear Stabilizer 1 50 Telescoping Bar 2 26 Fixed Plate for Leveler 4 51 Connection Plug (60x38) 4 27 Leveler 4 52 Left Adjustment Tube

43 No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty. 53 Right Adjustment Tube 1 80 Screw (M5 20mm) Pull Pin 2 81 Screw (M3 p0.5 16mm) 4 55 Pedal 4 82 Screw (M5 p0.8 15mm) 4 56 Oval Plug (30x60) 8 83 Bolt (M6 p1.0 12mm) 4 57 Square Plug (20x40) 2 84 Bolt (M8 p mm) 2 58 Support Arm 1 85 Bolt (M8 p mm) 3 59 Sensor Wire 1 86 Bolt (M8 p mm) Upper Connection Wire 1 87 Bolt (M8 p mm) Middle Adaptor Connection Wire 1 88 Bolt (M8 p mm) 4 62 Lower Adaptor Connection Wire 1 89 Bolt (M8 p mm) 4 63 Adaptor 1 91 Bolt (M8 p mm) 4 64 Connection Wire to Console Bolt (M10 p1.5 85mm) 1 65 Lock Washer (M8) Washer ( t) 2 66 Washer ( t) 4 94 Bolt (M8 p mm) 4 67 Washer ( t) 2 95 Bolt (M8 p mm) 4 68 Washer ( t) 1 96 Screw (M5 p0.8 15mm) 2 69 Washer ( t) 4 97 Axle Cap Washer ( t) 2 98 Pulse Connection Wire to Console 71 Tube Connector Nut 4 99 Left Swing Arm 1 72 Flange Nut (M10xp1.25) Pedal Wheel Bearing Adapter 2 73 Nylon Nut (M6xp1.0) Thin Nylon Nut (M8xp1.25) 4 75 Nylon Nut (M8 p1.25) 5 76 Nylon Nut (M10 p1.5) 2 77 Bolt (M6 p1.0 12mm) 2 78 Bolt (L=30mm) 4 79 Screw (M4 20mm) 1 43

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46 CONTACT Company head office Sport-Tiedje GmbH Flensburger Str Schleswig Hotline for Technical Information DE DK FR (0) NL UK INT DISCLAIMER 2010 cardiostrong is a registered brand of the company Sport- Tiedje GmbH. All rights reserved. Any use of this trademark without the explicit written permission of Sport-Tiedje is prohibited. Product and manual are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without advance notice. Please find a detailed overview including address and opening hours for all specialist fitness stores of the Sport-Tiedje Group in Germany and abroad on the following website. 46

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