CARDIOSTRONG CST-EX60 User manual

Assembly and operating instructions
EllipticalcrosstrainerEX60
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Art. No. CST-EX60

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Dear Customer,
Thankyoufordecidingforahigh-qualitytrainingequipment of thebrandcardiostrong,
the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. cardiostrong oers a wide range
of home tness 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 tness level. For further information
please visit www.sport-tiedje.com or www.cardiostrong.de.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly and rst
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 only suitable for use at home. The equipment is not suitable for
semi-professional (e. g., hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or
professional use (e. g., health clubs).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when
ordering replacement parts.

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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical data 6
1.2 Personal safety 7
1.3 Electrical safety 8
1.4 Set-up place 8
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9
2.1 General instructions 9
2.2 Faults and trouble shooting 10
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 11
3 ASSEMBLY 12
3.1 Package contents 12
3.2 Assembly instructions 13
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 22
4.1 Console display 22
4.2 Button functions 24
4.3 Turning on and setting the equipment 25
4.4 Programs 26
4.4.1 MAN. - Manual program 26
4.4.2 PROG – pre-set programs 28
4.4.3 USER - user dened program 30
4.4.4 H.R.C. - Heart rate controlled program 31
4.4.5 WATT - watt controlled program 32
4.4.6 RECOVERY - tness test 33
5 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 34
5.1 Heart rate measuring 34
5.2 10 tips for eective elliptical cross training 37
5.3 Designing a workout 38
5.4 Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 40
5.5 Workout journal 42
6 WARRANTY INFORMATION 43

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7 DISPOSAL 45
8 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 46
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 47
9.1 Service hotline 47
9.2 Serial number and model name 47
9.3 Parts list 48
9.4 Exploded drawing 50

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
LED 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 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
Two balance masses: +in front: 12 kg high-speed
+rear: 9 kg
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 78 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 68.5 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1410 mm x 450 mm x 730 mm
Set up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1420 mm x 800 mm x 1585 mm
Maximum user weight: 130 kg/286 lbs

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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
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.
+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.
+It is also important to take note of the information given in the workout instructions
for creating a workout plan.
+At the rst signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, diculty 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.

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1.3 Electrical safety
+The equipment requires a 220 - 230V / 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 modications 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.
+Do not keep electrical devices (e. g., mobile phones) in close proximity to the
console or the control electronics, otherwise display values (e. g., pulse measuring)
could be inaccurate.
1.4 Set-up place
+The equipment should only be used indoors, in a suciently 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 (over 70%) like swimming pools.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 (at least
1.50 m). 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“.

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+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 oor should be leveled out.
+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.
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2.1 General instructions
+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 (at least 1.50 m) in every direction during
assembly.
+Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around
to avoid danger of suocation 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 oor (scratches).
+Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the oor 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 tting. Then tighten the screws
using a tool.
+Modications 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.

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+Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
+In order to be able to guarantee the constructively dened 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).
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 sucient. 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
Drive pulley is loose Tighten nuts
Display does not
work
No plug connection,
power supply not
plugged in
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
Guide rails or rollers are
dirty or the guide rails are
dry
Clean the guide rails, then
lubricate with a non greasy
silicone
No pulse reading • Sources of interference
in the room
• Using a chest strap:
- unsuitable chest strap
- Chest strap is
incorrectly positioned
- batteries are empty
• Eliminate sources of
interference (e. g. mobile
phone, loudspeaker, etc.)
• Use a suitable chest strap (see
recommended accessories)
• Reposition the chest strap
and/or moisten the electrodes
• Change the batteries

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2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
The following routine work must be done in the specied 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

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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.
Rear base
Front base
Console mast

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3.2 Assembly instructions
Before starting assembly, look carefully through the individual assembly steps shown
and assemble the equipment in the order indicated.
Step 1: Assembly of the rear base
First remove washers (C2), spring washers (C3) and nuts (C4) from the rear base (C).
Mount rear base (C) on bracket of the rear frame (A) with two screws (C1). Mount with
washers (C2), spring washers (C3) and nuts (C4).

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Step 2: Assembly of the front base
Mount front base (D) on main frame (A) with two screws (J1), spring washers (J13) and
washers (J14).

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Step 3: Assembly of the console mast
First remove screws (J4), spring washers (J2) and washers (J3) from the frame (A).
Connect sensor cable (A1) with sensor cable (B1). Then mount console mast (B) on
main frame (A) with screws (J4), spring washers (J2) and washers (J3).
NOTE: Make sure that no cables are squeezed when pushed together.

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Step 4: Assembly of the handles
Mount handles (G1 and G2) on the console mast (B) with two 8mm Allen wrench and
all screws (J5 and J6) (see view F).
View F

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Step 5: Assembly of the pedal bars and connection of the pedal tube with the
console mast
(1) Remove pre-mounted screws (J7), spring washers (J2) and washers (J3). Attach iron
bracket(H3) to right pedal tube and mount with screws (J7), spring washers (J2) and
washers (J3).
(2) Repeat point 1 on the left side with the iron bracket (H3).
(3) Mount handle tubes (G1 and G2) to pedal tubes. Adjust the tting position with
four pre-drilled holes and by loosening the pin (G3). Lock as soon as you have found
the suitable position.
Warning: Make sure to tighten the pin (G3) in order to avoid falls.
Note: For safety reasons, we recommend adjusting the left and right sides of the
handles to the same height.
Position one
Position two
Position three
Position four

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Step 6: Assembly of the pedals
Mount right pedal (H2) with washers (J9), spring washers (J11) and star grip nuts (H4).
There are three positions. Repeat the step with the left pedal (H1).
Warning: Make sure that you tighten the star grip nuts (H4) in order to avoid a fall.
Position one
Position three
Position two
Position two
Position three
Position one
Right (H2)Left (H1)

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Step 7: Assembly of the console and the bottle holder
(1) Connect the sensors (B1 and B2) with the cables of the console (E).
(2) Place the small handles (F1 and F2) in the xture on the console mast and mount
it with screws (J10/12) on the bar.
(3) Remove pre-mounted screws (J13). Mount bottle holder (H5) on the console mast
(B) with the screws (J13).
Note: Do not squish cable! The user can adjust the console angle according to his/
her needs.

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Step 8: Transport
The front base has integrated transport wheels. In order to move the equipment,
stand in front of it and lift it up until the weight of the equipment is on the transport
wheels. Now you can easily move the equipment.
Transport wheels