CARDIOSTRONG CST-MEP User manual

CSTMEP.01.01
max. 120 kg
L 51 | B 41 | H 29
~ 15 Min.
CM
9 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-MEP
Mini Elliptical Trainer

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.3 Set-Up Place 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 10
2.3 Assembly 11
2.4 Battery Replacement 12
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13
3.1 Console Display 13
3.2 Button Functions 14
3.3 Start/Stop Traning 14
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14
4.1 General Instructions 14
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 15
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 15
5 DISPOSAL 15
6 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 16
6.1 Serial Number and Model Name 16
6.2 Parts List 17
6.3 Exploded Drawing 18
7 WARRANTY 18
8 CONTACT 19

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Dear customer,
thank you for choosing tness equipment from cardiostrong®. Cardiostrong oers high-quality home
tness equipment that is optimally adapted to the conditions at home.Train at home no matter what
the weather or time of the day. cardiostrong tness equipment oers training programmes and a
variety of equipment for all training levels and all training goals. Further information can be found at
www.sport-tiedje.com or www.cardiostrong.de. We hope you enjoy your training!
Legal Notice
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International Headquarters
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Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
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Disclaimer
©2010 cardiostrong® is a registered brand of the company SportTiedje 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.
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).

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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.
Due to ongoing changes and software optimisations, the manual may have to be updated. If
you notice any discrepancies during assembly or use, please refer to the manual uploaded to the
webshop. The latest manual is always available there.
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!
LNOTICE
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
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): 11 kg/ 24.2 LBS
Article weight (net, without packaging): 9.3 kg/ 20.5LBS
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 56.5 cm x 46 cm x 37 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 51 cm x 40.5 cm x 29 cm
Maximum user weight: 120 kg

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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.
+ Remember that your device does not have a freewheel function. Therefore moving parts
cannot be stopped immediately.
+ Note that the individual physical power required to perform an exercise may dier from the
displayed mechanical power.
+ When ascending and descending, make sure that one of the treads is in the lowest position.
+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ 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.
+ Do not insert any objects of any kind into the openings of the device.

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1.3 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ 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.
+ 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
+ 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 a third technically skilled person.
࣑ATTENTION
+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or
packaging board.
LNOTICE
+ 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.
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.
Elliptical trainer x 1
Decoration cover x 1
AAA Battery x 1
Tool kit

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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.
LNOTICE
+ First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
+ If you have diculty recognising the graphics, we recommend that you open and/or
download the PDF instructions stored in the webshop on your end device (e.g. smartphone,
tablet or PC). There you have the option of zooming in closer. Please note that the Adobe
Acrobat Reader programme must be installed on your end device in order to open the le.
Step 1: Assembly of the Covers
Assemble the cover (14) to the main frame (6) by using two screws (38).
Step 2: Adjusting of the Pedal Resistance
LNOTICE
There are 8 setting levels for the resistance.
Turn the resistance knob (25) clockwise to increase the resistance.
Turn the resistance knob (25) counterclockwise to reduce the resistance.

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2.4 Battery Replacement
LNOTICE
In case the console is not working properly or the LCD display is weak, the battery might be
running low and needs to be replaced.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert a new AAA 1.5V battery.
4. Close the battery compartment.
Step 3: Insertion of the Battery into the LCD Display
LNOTICE
The LCD display is powered by one AAA1.5V battery.
࣑ATTENTION
Make sure not to damage the signal cable while pulling up the LCD display.
1. Slowly pull up the LCD display (24) from the top of the main frame (6).
2. Turn the LCD Display (24) to insert the battery into the battery compartment.
LNOTICE
Make sure the battery is properly placed and springs contact correctly.
3. Attach the LCD Display (24) on the top of main frame (6).

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LNOTICE
Familiarise yourself with all the functions and setting options of the device before starting
training. Have the proper use of this product explained to you by a specialist.
3.1 Console Display
SCAN + Display changes between TIME, CALORIE and REPS/MIN every 4
seconds
TIME + Display of workout time while exercising
+ Setting range: 00:00~99:59
CALORIE + Display of calories burned while exercising
+ Setting range: 0.0~9999 cal
COUNT + Display of steps while exercising
+ Setting range: 0-9999
REPS/MIN + Display of steps per minute while exercising
+ Setting range: 0-9999 spm (steps per minute)

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3.2 Button Functions
+ Press button shortly: the display will turn on/the nal value will be displayed
in sequence.
+ Press and hold the button for 4 seconds: all function values are reset to zero.
3.3 Start/Stop Traning
1. When you start pedaling: the display automatically starts calculation of the values.
2. When you stop pedaling 4 seconds: calculation stops.
3. After you stop pedaling: the display will automatically turn o after 4 minutes.
࣑ATTENTION
Do not stand on the trainer! Only use it in a sitting position.
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 General Instructions
⚠WARNING
+ Do not make any improper changes to the equipment.
⚠CAUTION
+ Damaged or worn components may aect your safety and the life of the equipment.
Therefore, immediately replace damaged or worn components. In such a case, contact the
contract partner. The equipment must not be used until it has been repaired. If necessary,
use only original spare parts.
࣑ATTENTION
+ In addition to the instructions and recommendations for maintenance and care given here,
additional service and/or repair work may be necessary; this must only be carried out by
authorised service technicians.

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4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis
The equipment undergoes regular quality controls during production. Nevertheless, faults or
malfunctions may occur. Frequently, individual parts are responsible for these disturbances, an
exchange is usually sucient. Please refer to the following overview for the most common errors and
how to correct them. If the equipment still does not function properly, contact your contract partner.
Fault Cause Solution
Drive disks wobble/
make noises Drive disk loose Tighten nut (pay attention to left-hand / right-hand thread)
Display is blank/is not
working Loose cable connections Check cable connections
Equipment wobbles Equipment is not level Align the feet
Creaking noises Screw connections loosened
or too tight Check screw connections
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar
To avoid damage from body sweat, the equipment must be cleaned with a damp towel (no solvents!)
after each training session.
The following routine tasks must be performed at the specied intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly Quarterly
Display console C I
Plastic covers C I
Screws and cable connections I
Legend: C = clean; I = inspect
5 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.

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6 ORDERING SPARE PARTS
6.1 Serial Number and Model Name
In order to provide you with the best possible service, please have the model name, article number,
serial number, exploded drawing and parts list ready. The corresponding contact options can be
found in chapter 8 of this operating manual.
LNOTICE
The serial number of your equipment is unique. It's located on a white sticker.
Enter the serial number in the appropriate eld.
Serial number:
Brand / Category:
cardiostrong / Elliptical cross trainer
Model Name:
Mini Elliptical Trainer
Article Number:
CST-MEP

1 Crank arm assembly (R) 1
2 Crank arm assembly (L) 1
3 PU wheel 2
4 Magnet arm 1
5 Flying wheel set 1
6 Main frame 1
7 Crank axle xing plate 2
8 Pulley wheel set 1
9 Spindle for PU wheel 2
10 Bolt for Magnet arm 1
11 Spring 1
12 Washer 2
13 Decorative cover 2
14 Decorative cover 1
15 "Pedal cover right side upper" 1
16 "Pedal cover right side lower" 1
17 Pedal cover left side upper 1
18 Pedal cover left side lower 1
19 Cushion 2
20 TPU cushion 2
21 Shell (L) 1
22 shell (R) 1
23 Plastic plug 1
24 LCD Display 1
25 Resistance Knob 1
26 Driving belt 1
27 EVA Mat 2
28 Square sensor 1
29 Hex nut M5 2
30 Hex nut M6 1
31 Hex nut M10x1.0 2
32 Hex socket screw M5x30 2
33 screw M6x10 6
34 screw M6x40 1
35 Bearing 61902ZZ 4
36 Self-tapping screw ST4.2x20 35
37 Self-tapping screw ST4.2x10 16
38 Self-tapping screw ST4.2x15 2
39 Flat washer 5.3 * 10.0 * T1 4
40 C-clip 17.0xΦ15.7xT1 4
41 C-clip 15.0xΦ13.8xT1 8
42 wrench S5 1
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6.2 Parts List
No. Name Qty. No. Name Qty.

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6.3 Exploded Drawing
7 WARRANTY
Warranty period
The warranty periods, shown on our web shop, begin on delivery of the tness equipment. The
respective warranty periods for your equipment can be found on its product website.

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8 CONTACT
Please nd a detailed overview including address and opening hours for all stores of the Sport-Tiedje
Group in Germany and abroad on the following website:
www.sport-tiedje.com/en/stores

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WEBSHOP AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Sport-Tiedje is Europe’s largest specialist store
for home tness equipment with currently over
70 stores and one of the world’s most renowned
online mail order companies for tness
equipment. Private customers order via the 25
web shops in the respective national language
or have their desired equpiment assembled on
site. In addition, the company supplies tness
studios, hotels, sports clubs, companies and
physio practices with professional equipment
for endurance and strength training.
Sport-Tiedje oers a wide range of tness
equipment from renowned manufacturers,
high-quality in-house developments and
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service and sports scientic advice before and
after the purchase. The company employs
numerous sports scientists, tness trainers and
competitive athletes.
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