CARDIOSTRONG EX40 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Assembly and Operating Instructions

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Art. No. CST-EX40-2

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CSTEX40.02.04

EllipticalcrosstrainerEX40

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Content

1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

1.1 Technical Data 7

1.2 Personal Safety 8

1.3 Electrical Safety 9

1.4 Set-Up Place 10

2 ASSEMBLY 11

2.1 General Instructions 11

2.2 Scope of Delivery 12

2.3 Assembly 14

3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20

3.1 Console Display 20

3.2 Button Functions 22

3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment 23

3.4 Programs 24

3.4.1 MAN. - Manual Program 24

3.4.2 PROG - Pre-Set Programs 26

3.4.3 RECOVERY - Fitness Test 29

3.4.4 WATT - Watt Controlled Program 30

3.4.5 USER - User Dened Program 32

3.4.6 H.R.C. - Heart Rate Controlled Programs 34

4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 36

4.1 General Instructions 36

4.2 Transportation Wheels 36

5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37

5.1 General Instructions 37

5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 37

5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 38

6 DISPOSAL 38

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7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 39

8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 40

8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 40

8.2 Parts List 41

8.3 Exploded Drawing 43

9 WARRANTY 44

10 CONTACT 46

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Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing a high-quality equipment of the brand cardiostrong®. cardiostrong® oers
sports and tness equipment for the sophisticated home sport and the equipment of tness studios
and business customers. With cardiostrong® tness equipment, the focus is on what sport is all about:
maximum performance! Therefore, the equipment is developed in close consultation with athletes
and sports scientists. Because athletes know best what makes perfect tness equipment.

Further information can be found at www.sport-tiedje.com.

Intended Use

The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose.

The equipment is only suitable for home use. The equipment is not suitable for semi-professional
(e.g. hospitals, associations, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studios).

Legal Notice

Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness

International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany

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.

Management:
Christian Grau

Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel

No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and rst use. The manual will help you to
quickly set up the system and explains how to safely use it. Make sure that all persons exercising with
the equipment (especially children and persons with physical, sensory, mental or motor disabilities)
are informed about this manual and its contents in advance. In case of doubt, responsible persons
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 carefully follow the instructions 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 following safety instructions may appear in this manual:

 ATTENTION

This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

⚠ CAUTION

This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in slight
or minor injuries!

⚠ WARNING

This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injuries!

⚠ DANGER

This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injuries!

L NOTICE

This notice indicates further useful information.

Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering
replacement parts.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Technical Data

LED display

+ speed in km/h
+ cadence (rotations per minute)
+ training time in min
+ training distance in km
+ calorie consumption in kcal
+ heart rate (when using the hand pulse sensors or a chest strap)
+ Watt / resistance level

Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system
Resistance levels: 16
Watt: 10 - 350 Watt (adjustable in 5-Watt increments)

User memory: 4
Total number of training programs: 19
Manual programs: 1
Pre-set programs: 12
Watt-controlled program: 1
Heart rate controlled programs: 4
User dened program: 1

Balance mass: 28 kg
Gear ratio: 1: 8,75
Stride length: 40 cm
Step width: 17 cm
Step-up height: 31 cm
Adjustable pedal positions: 3
Stride-length options: 4

Weight and dimensions

Item weight (gross, incl. packaging): 75 kg
Item weight (net, without packaging): 69 kg
Package dimensions (height x width x depth): approx. 1270 mm x 420 mm x 620 mm
Set-up dimensions (height x width x depth): approx. 1450 mm x 630 mm x 1560 mm

Maximum user weight: 150 kg (330 lbs)

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1.2 Personal Safety

⚠ DANGER

+ 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 aected 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. If you are under medical treatment that aects your heart rate, medical advice
is absolutely essential.

+ Note that excessive training can seriously endanger your health. Please also note that heart

rate monitoring systems can be inaccurate. If you notice any signs of weakness, nausea,
dizziness, pain, shortness of breath, or other abnormal symptoms, stop exercising immediately
and seek advice from your doctor if necessary.

⚠ WARNING

+ This equipment may not be used by children under the age of 14.
+ Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+ Persons with disabilities must have a medical license and must be under strict observation

when using the equipment.

+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ If your equipment provides a safety key, the clip of the safety key must be attached to your

clothing before starting your training. In the event of a fall, the EMERGENCY STOP of the

equipment can be initiated.

+ Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other objects well

clear of moving parts.

+ During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing. When wearing

sports shoes, make sure they have suitable soles, preferably made of rubber or other non-

slip materials. Shoes with heels, leather soles, studs or spikes are unsuitable. Never exercise

barefoot.

⚠ CAUTION

+ If your equipment needs to be connected to the power supply with a mains cable, make sure

that the cable is not a potential tripping hazard.

+ Make sure that nobody is within the range of motion of the equipment during training so as

not to endanger you or other persons.

 ATTENTION

+ Do not insert any objects of any kind into the openings of the device.

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1.3 Electrical Safety

⚠ DANGER

+ 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.

⚠ WARNING

+ Do not leave the equipment unattended while the mains cable is plugged into the mains

socket. During your absence, the mains cable must be removed to prevent improper use by

third parties or children.

+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. In the

meantime, the equipment must not be used.

 ATTENTION

+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50 Hertz mains voltage.
+ The equipment may only be connected directly to an earthed socket using the supplied

mains cable. Extension cables must conform to VDE guidelines. Always completely unwind

the mains cable.

+ The socket must be protected by a fuse with a minimum fuse rating of "16 amps, slow blow".
+ Do not make any changes to the mains cable or the mains plug.
+ Keep the mains cable away from water, heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the mains

cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any objects on

top of it.

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1.4 Set-Up Place

⚠ WARNING

+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.

⚠ CAUTION

+ The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any

draughts.

+ Choose the place in which to set up the equipment such that there is enough free space/

clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.

+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.

 ATTENTION

+ The device may only be used in one building, in suciently tempered and dry rooms (ambient

temperatures between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be used outdoors or in

rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.

+ A oor protective mat/equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality oor coverings

(parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight

unevenness.

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2 ASSEMBLY

2.1 General Instructions

⚠ DANGER

+ Do not leave any tools, packaging materials such as foils or small parts lying around, as

otherwise there is a danger of suocation for children. Keep children away from the equipment

during assembly.

⚠ WARNING

+ Pay attention to the instructions attached to the equipment in order to reduce the risk of

injuries.

⚠ CAUTION

+ Do not open the packaging when it is lying on its side.
+ Ensure to have sucient room for movement in each direction during assembly.
+ The assembly of the equipment must be carried out by at least two adults. If in doubt, seek the

help of another technically skilled person.

 ATTENTION

+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or

packaging board.

L NOTICE

+ In order to make the assembly as simple as possible, some screws and nuts to be used can

already be pre-assembled.

+ Ideally, assemble the equipment at its later set-up place.

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2.2 Scope of Delivery

The scope of delivery consist of the following parts. At the beginning, check whether all parts
and tools belonging to the device are included in the scope of delivery and whether damage has
occurred. In the event of complaints, the contractual partner must be contacted directly.

⚠ CAUTION

If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or damaged, the assembly must not be carried out.

Frame

Rear supporting foot

Console Handles

Console mast

Front supporting foot

Handlebars

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Covers for handlebars

Covers for pedal bars

Pedals

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Turning knobs Screws M5*12L Screws M5*8L

Washer M6 Spring washers M6 Turning knob

Holders Tools

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2.3 Assembly

Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.

L NOTICE

First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.

Step 1: Assembly of the rear supporting foot

1. Remove the screws (P4), washers

(P5), spring washers (P6) and nuts
(P7) from the rear supporting foot
(P).

2. Put the screws (P4) through the rear

supporting foot (P) and the bracket
on the frame (N).

3. Secure the supporting foot with two

washers (P5), two spring washers
(P6) and two nuts (P7) and tighten
the screws with the tool.

Step 2: Assemlby of the front supporting foot

1. Remove the screws (Q7),

washers (Q8), spring washers
(Q9) and nuts (Q10) from the
rear supporting foot (Q).

2. Put the screws (Q7) through

the front supporting foot (Q)
and the bracket on the frame
(N).

3. Secure the supporting foot

with two washers (Q8), two
spring washers (Q9) and two
nuts (Q10) and tighten the
screws with the tool.

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L NOTICE

If the equipment is not stable after Step 2, make adjustments to the adjusting screws underneath
the supporting foot (P2) accordingly.

Step 3: Assembly of the console mast

1. Lift up the main frame (N) with two persons and

remove the polystyrene.

2. Remove the bolts (O21), spring washers (O14) and

washer (O13) from the central support tube.

 ATTENTION

Take care to not pinch the cable during the next
step.

3. Connect the cable (O5) & (N15).

4. Assemble the central support tube (O) onto the

main frame (N) with bolts (O21), spring washer
(O14) and washer (O13).

5. Tighten all screws with the tool.

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Step 4: Assembly of the console

Connect the sensor cables (O5 and O6) to the console

cables and mount the console on the console mast

plate.

Step 5: Assembly of the handle

bars

1. Lift the right pedal bar desired

position on the connection
tube (O) using the adjusting
screw.

2. Remove the screws (T4) from

the handlebar (T).

3. Push the handlebar (T) onto

the connection tube and
secure it with the screws (T4).

4. Repeat this process for the left

side.

 ATTENTION

When assembling the
handlebars, it is important
to use the holes as per the
illustration.

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