CARDIOSTRONG EX90 Plus User manual

CSTEX90PLUS.01.04
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-EX90-PLUS
EllipticalcrosstrainerEX90Plus

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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 23
3.1 Console Display 23
3.2 Turning On and Setting the Equipment 25
3.3 Programs 25
3.3.1 Quick Start and Manual 25
3.3.2 PROG - Pre-set programs 26
3.3.3 H.R.C. - Heart rate controlled programs 27
3.3.4 H.R.C. - Heart rate controlled programs 27
3.3.5 USER - User dened program 27
3.3.6 WATT - Watt controlled program 27
3.3.7 RECOVERY - Fitness test 27
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 28
4.1 General Instructions 28
4.2 Transportation Wheels 28
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 29
5.1 General Instructions 29
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 29
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 30
6 DISPOSAL 30
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 31

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 32
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 32
8.2 Parts List 33
8.3 Exploded Drawing 37
9 WARRANTY 39
10 CONTACT 41

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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.
Legal Notice
Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness
International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany
Management:
Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel
No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547
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 suitable for home use and semi-professional use (e.g. hospitals, clubs, hotels,
schools, etc.). The equipment is not suitable for commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studio).

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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!
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
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: 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 programs: 1
Heart rate controlled programs: 4
User dened programs: 1
Balance mass: 12 kg
Stride length: 45 - 65 cm
Step width: 11 cm
Electronic step length adjustment:
45 cm (18“), 50 cm (20“), 55 cm (22“), 60 cm (24“), 65 cm (26“)
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 135.7 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 130.7 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1410 mm x 1150 mm x 500 mm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 1495 mm x 900 mm x 1655 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.
+ 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 from the mains socket to
prevent improper use by third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. Until
repair, the equipment must not be used.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50Hz 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A, 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
+ 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. Make sure that you leave
at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the
equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the
equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on
each side and 45 cm in front of and behind 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
+ 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 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.

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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.
Main frame
Console mast
Bottle holder
E2 Handles (R)
C2 Side bars (R)
B2 Pedal bar (R)
F1 Main mast
F2 Holder
B1 Pedal bar (L)
E1 Handles (L)
C1 Side bars (L)
Side bar cover set
Side bar cover set
Console

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Screws M5
Screws M12x109 Screws M8x16
Nuts M12
Screws M8x20
Screws M8x55
Screws M12x73 Washers M12
Washers M8
Screws M4x6
Screws M4x16

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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.
Step 1: Unpacking
1. Place box at on the ground, remove cover.
2. Unpack handles, side supporting bars, pedal bars and operating instructions.
3. Remove the upper foam parts (1) and (2) and take out the console, console supporting tube,
console mast, pedal supporting bars and hardware bag. First leave the main frame (A) and lower
foam parts (3) and (4) in the box.
LNOTICE
For safety reasons, the pedal bars are just to be released with the respective control knob once
you are asked to do so at the end of the instructions.
Polysterene (1)
Polysterene (2)

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Step 2: Assembly of the main mast (F1)
1. Loosen two screws (F5) from the main
frame (A) and two screws from the main
mast (F1).
2. Connect the main mast (F1) with the
main frame (A) with the previously
loosened four screws (J1).
LNOTICE
Before you continue with step 3 of the
assembly, make sure that the four screws
(J1) are tightened.
Tool: 6mm Allen key
Step 3: Assembly of the side bar cover sets (L+R)
1. Mount the right side bar cover (R1) with a screw (J2) on to the cover (R1).
2. Follow steps 2.1 to 2.4 in order to tighten the side bar cover sets.
2.1. Connect the covers (R1 & R2) on the right connection bar (C2).
2.2. Connect the cover (R3) to the bar (C2).
2.3. Connect the cover (R4) to the bar (C2).
2.4. Secure the covers with the screw (J3) rst and then with two screws (J2) as illustrated.
3. Repeat the same steps as described before in order to assemble the left side bar cover set.
Tool: 4mm (Phillips screwdriver)

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Step 4: Assembly of the right side bar (C2)
1. Mount the right side bar (C2) on the main frame (A) with a screw (J8) on top (gure A) and two
screws (J5) including washers (J5) with the bracket (F2) on the bottom (gure B).
࣑ATTENTION
Do not tighten the screws (J6 and J4) completely yet.
2. Raise the main frame (A) with two people and remove the foam (see gure on the right).

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Step 5: Assembly of the left side bar (C1) and covers
1. Connect the left side bar (C1) on
the main frame (A) with a screw (J6)
on top and two screws (J2) and the
bracket (F2) on the bottom.
2. Now you can tighten all of the
screws from the previous steps (J6,
J4).
Step 6: Assembly of the pedal bars
1. Connect the right pedal bar (B2) on
the top with the main frame (A) and
mount it with the nuts (J9), washers
(J8) and screws (J3) as in gure C.
2. Mount the pedal bar on the bottom
of the main frame with a bolt (J5),
a washer (J8) and a nut (J9) as in
gureD.
3. Tighten the bolts (J5) and the nuts
(J9); see gure E.
4. Repeat the process for the left pedal
bar (B1).
Fig.

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Step 7: Assembly of the handles
1. Loosen the six pre-mounted screws
(J12 and J11) from the left handle
(E1).
2. Connect the left handle (E1) with
the main frame (A) by tightening all
screws (J12 and J11) with two 6mm
Allen keys; see gure F.
3. Repeat the process for the right
handle (E2).
Step 8: Assembly of the console mast and the bottle holder
1. Connect the cable (D1 and D2) from the
console mast (D) with the cables (A1 and
A2) from the main frame (A).
2. Mount the console mast (D) on the main
frame (A) with two screws (J3) and two pre-
mounted screws (J13); see gure G.
3. Mount the bottle holder (H) on the main
frame (A) with two screws (J14).
Fig.

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Step 9: Assembly of the console and setting the supporting feet
1. Loosen the four pre-mounted screws (G1) from
the console (G).
2. Connect the console cables (D1& D3) and the
heart rate cable (D4) from the console mast with
the console.
LNOTICE
Make sure that the cables are properly
connected with each other. Slide the excess
cable into the casing and the console mast(D).
3. Mount the console (G) on the console mast(D)
with the four screws (G1).
4. Use the adjusting screws under the side parts in
order to level out any unevenness in the oor.
Step 10: Locking the pedal bars (B1 and B2)
⚠CAUTION
+ The pedal bars should always
be locked if the equipment is
not being used.
+ Never lock the pedal bars if
the equipment is still moving,
but rather only when the
equipment has come to a
complete standstill.
To do this, turn the knob (A3) to the
“LOCK” position in order to lock the
pedal bars (B1 and B2) and avoid
possible injuries.

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Step 11: Function buttons to adjust the stride length:
1. There is a button on the left and right small handles of the console mast. The left button has
the following function: The ne, innitely variable reduction of the current stride length. The
right button has the following function: The ne, innitely variable increase of the current stride
length.
2. If the stride length is reduced, the DOWN signal on the function button will light up in green. If
the stride length is increased, the UP signal on the function button will light up in red.
The button for adjustments will not react as long as the stride length is being changed through
the button and the LED light is blinking. The button only works if the LED light is illuminated.
If there are disruptions while training, simply press any stride length adjustment button and
the training can be continued.