CARDIOSTRONG FX30 User manual

TF
CSTFX30.02.01
max. 120 kg
L 145 | B 52 | H 160
~ 90 Min.
CM
47 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-FX30-2
Elliptical TrainerFX30

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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 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 11
2.3 Assembly 13
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16
3.1 Console Display 16
3.2 Button Functions 17
3.3 Switch On 18
3.4 Programmes 18
3.4.1 Manual Programme (MANUAL) 18
3.4.2 Pre-Set Programmes (BEGINNER, ADVANCE, SPORTY) 19
3.4.3 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes (CARDIO) 20
3.4.4 Watt-controlled Programme (WATT) 21
3.5 Recovery Heart Rate Test 21
3.6 Body Fat Test 22
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 23
4.1 General Instructions 23
4.2 Transportation Wheels 23
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 24
5.1 General Instructions 24
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 24
5.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 25
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 26
6 DISPOSAL 26
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 27

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 28
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 28
8.2 Parts List 29
8.3 Exploded Drawing 31
9 WARRANTY 32
10 CONTACT 34

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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
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 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.
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:
+ Time
+ Distance
+ Speed
+ Watt
+ Rotations per Minute
+ Calories
+ Heart rate (when using hand pulse sensors or chest strap)
Braking system: electronically adjustable magnetic brake
Resistance level: 24
Stride length: 39 cm
Stride height: 18 cm
Stride width: 10 cm
Programmes in total: 18
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 12
Heart rate controlled programmes: 4
Watt controlled programmes: 1
Recovery Heart Rate Test: 1
Body Fat Test: 1
Weight and Dimensions:
Packing dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 145 cm x 46 cm x 76 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 145 cm x 52 cm x 160 cm
Article weight (incl. packaging) approx.: 56 kg
Article weight (excl. packaging) approx.: 47 kg
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.
+ 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 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.
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.
+ 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.

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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.
Step 1:
#104-1
8.7x20x1.5T
Flat Washer (2x)
#112
3/8“x23x1.5T
Curved Washer (2x)
#96
3/8“
Cap Nut (2x)
#80-1
5/16x15mm
Button Head Socket
Bolt (2x)
#82
M5x15mm
Phillips Head Screw
(4x)
#77
3/8“x3“
Carriage Bolt (2x)
Step 2:
#84
M5x10mm
Phillips Head Screw (4x)
#80
5/16“x15mm
Button Head Socket Bolt (6x)
#111
5/16“x1.5T
Split Washer (6x)
#105
5/16“x23x1.5T
Flat Washer (4x)
#113
5/16“x23x1.5T
Curved Washer (2x)

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Step 3:
#74
5/16“x15mm
Hex Head Bolt (2x)
#102
8.7x20x1.5T
Flat Washer (2x)
Step 4:
#113
5/16“x23x1.5T
Curved Washer (4x)
#91
5/16“x7T
Nyloc Nut (6x)
#76
5/16“x1-3/4“
Hex Head Bolt (6x)
#87
3.5x12mm
Sheet Metal Screw (8x)
Tools
#116
12mm Wrenchl (1x)
#118
5mm Allen Wrench & Phillips
Head Screw Driver (1x)
#115
13 & 14mm Wrench (1x)

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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: Assembly of the Front Stabilizer and Connecting Arms
1. Mount the Front Stabilizer (14) to the plate, that is located on the lower end of the frame, with
two Carriage Bolts (77), two Curved Washers (112) and two Cap Nuts (96). The transportation
wheels must point forward.
2. Mount the two Slide Wheel Covers (65) to the left and right Pedal Arm (5 & 139) with four Phillips
Head Screws (82).
3. Slide the shaft of the left Connecting Arm (7) into the socket of the left Pedal Arm (5) and mount
it with one Button Head Socket Bolt (80-1) and one Flat Washer (104-1). Repeat this step for the
right side.

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Step 2: Assembly of the Console Mast
1. Guide the Computer Cable (36) with the
cable ties through the Console Mast (11)
and pull it through the console bracket
plate.
2. Insert the Console Mast (11) into the frame
and mount it with six Button Head Socket
Bolts (80), six Split Washers (111), four Flat
Washers (105) and two Curved Washers
(113).
3. Remove the cable ties from the Computer
Cable (36) and inser the Computer Cable
(36) and the two Handpulse Cables (40)
into the Console (35).
4. Mount the Console (35) to the bracket
plate with four Phillips Head Screws (84).
Make sure to not pinch the cables.
Step 3: Assembly of the Lower Handle Bars
1. Mount the left Lower Handle Bar
(9) to the left shaft and the right
Lower Handle Bar (10) to the right
shaft of the Console Mast (11) with
two Hex Head Bolts (74) and two
Flat Washers (102).
2. Loosen the Rod End Shaft (18)
from the two Conntecting Arms.
Mount the Lower Handle Bars (9
& 10) to the Connectig Arms each
with one Rod End Shaft (18), one
Hex Head Bolt (142) and one Flat
Washer (105-1).

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Step 4: Assembly of the Swing Arms
1. Mount the left and right Swing Arm
(15 & 16) to the Lower Handlebars
with six Hex Head Bolts (76), four
Curved Washers (113) and six Nyloc
Nuts (91).
2. Mount the left Front Handle Bar
Cover (69) together with the left Rear
Handle Bar Cover (69-1) to the left
Lower Handle Bar with three Sheet
Metal Screws (87). Repeat this step
for the other side.
3. Mount the left and right Console
Mast Cover (42 & 43) to the Console
Mast (11) with two Sheet Metal
Screws (87).
Step 5: Alignment of the feet
If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the
equipment by turning the two setting
screws under the main frame.
1. Lift the equipment on the desired
side and rotate the setting screws
under the main frame.
2. Rotate the screws clockwise in order to remove them and to raise the equipment.
3. Rotate them counterclockwise in order to lower the equipment.
Step 6: Connecting the equipment to the mains supply
࣑ATTENTION
The equipment must not be connected to a multiple socket, otherwise it cannot be guaranteed
that the equipment will be supplied with sucient power. Technical errors can result.
Plug the power plug into a wall outlet that complies with the instructions in the chapter on electrical
safety.

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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
Display Description
Time
+ Display of the training time
+ Display range: 00:00–99:59
+ Setting range: 00:00–99:00 (1-Minute-Steps)
Speed + Display of the current training speed
+ Display range: 0.0–99.8 km/h
RPM (Rotations per Minute) + Display of the rotations per minute
+ Display range: 0–15–999

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Watt/Load + Display of the current Wattage or resistance level
+ Display range: 0–999 or 0–24
Pulse + Display of the current heart rate
+ Setting range: 0–30–230
Distance
+ Display of the training distance
+ Display range: 0.00–99.99 km
+ Setting range: 0.00–99.90 km (0.1-km-Steps)
Calories
+ Display of the burned calories
+ Display range: 0–9999 kcal
+ Setting range: 0–9990 kcal (10-kcal-Steps)
Programmes
+ Manual programme (MANUAL)
+ 12 Pre-set programmes (BEGINNER 1–4, ADVANCE
1–4, SPORTY 1–4)
+ 4 Heart rate controlled programmes (CARDIO)
+ Watt controlled programms (WATT)
3.2 Button Functions
Button Description
RECOVERY + Test the recovery heart rate
BODY FAT + Start the body fat measurement
MODE + Conrm an entry or selection
START / STOP + Start or pause the training
UP + Increase setting values
+ Select a programme
DOWN + Decrease setting values
+ Select a programme
RESET + Return to the main menu within the pause programme
+ Press and hold for 2 Sec. to restart the console

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3.3 Switch On
After connecting the equipment to the power supply, the entire
display will light up for about 2 seconds (Fig. 1).
LNOTICE
After 4 minutes of no input or signal input, the console will
go into power saving mode. Press any key to exit the power
saving mode.
3.4 Programmes
A total of 18 programmes are available to you:
+ Manual programme
+ 12 pre-set programmes
+ 4 heart rate controlled programmes
+ Watt-controlled programme
3.4.1 Manual Programme (MANUAL)
1. Select the manual programme (MANUAL) in the main menu with the UP/DOWN buttons and
conrm the selection with the MODE button (Fig. 2)
2. To set the values for TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES and PULSE, use the UP/DOWN buttons and
confrm each entry with the MODE button (Fig. 3-6).
3. To start the programme, press the START/STOP button (Fig. 7).
LNOTICE
During the training, you can adjust the resistance level with the UP/DOWN buttons. If no
adjustment is made for 3 seconds, the display returns to the watt display.
4. To pause the programme, press the START/STOP button again.
5. To end the programme, press the RESET button while the programme is paused.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7

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3.4.2 Pre-Set Programmes (BEGINNER, ADVANCE, SPORTY)
1. Select one of the pre-set programme areas (BEGINNER, ADVANCE, SPORTY) with the UP/DOWN
buttons and conrm the selection with the MODE button (Fig. 8–10).
2. Select one of the pre-set programmes (1–4) with the UP/DOWN buttons and conrm the
selection with the MODE button (Fig. 11–13).
3. Set the TIME with the UP/DOWN buttons and conrm the entry with the MODE button.
4. To start the programme, press the START/STOP button.
LNOTICE
During the training, you can adjust the resistance level with the UP/DOWN buttons. If no
adjustment is made for 3 seconds, the display returns to the watt display.
5. To pause the programme, press the START/STOP button again.
6. To end the programme, press the RESET button while the programme is paused.
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13
Programme sequences:

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3.4.3 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes (CARDIO)
⚠WARNING
Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment
may be inaccurate. Various factors can aect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The
heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid.
A total of four heart rate programmes are available. Either select one of the three pre-set target heart
rates (55%, 75% or 90% of your maximum heart rate) or select TAG and manually enter a new target
heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is determined by the console depending on your age. For these
programmes we recommend using a chest strap.
1. Select the heart rate controlled programme (CARDIO) with the UP/DOWN buttons in the main
menu and conrm the selection with the MODE button (Fig. 14).
2. Set your AGE with the UP/DOWN buttons and conrm the entry with the MODE button (Fig. 15).
3. Select with the UP/DOWN buttons 55% (Fig. 16), 75%, 90% or select TAG to set a target heart
rate. Conrm the selection with the MODE button.
3.1. If you have chosen TAG, set your target heart rate with the UP/DOWN buttons and conrm with
the MODE button.
4. Set the TIME with the UP/DOWN buttons and conrm the entry with the MODE button.
5. To start the programme, press the START/STOP button.
LNOTICE
+ During the training, you can adjust the resistance level with the UP/DOWN buttons. If no
adjustment is made for 3 seconds, the display returns to the watt display.
+ As soon as your heart rate is above the target heart rate, a signal sounds.
6. To pause the programme, press the START/STOP button again.
7. To end the programme, press the RESET button while the programme is paused.
Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16