CARDIOSTRONG BX60 User manual

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CSTBX60.01.04
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BX60
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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 13
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
3.1 Console display 18
3.2 Button functions 19
3.3 Turning on and setting up the equipment 20
3.4 Programs 21
3.4.1 Quick-Start 21
3.4.2 MAN. - Manual program 22
3.4.3 PROG - Preset programs 22
3.4.4 USER - User-dened program 24
3.4.5 H.R.C. - Heart-rate controlled programs 25
3.4.6 WATT - Watts-based program 26
3.4.7 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 35
9 WARRANTY 36
10 CONTACT 38

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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 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
LED display of:
+ Speed in km/h
+ Training time in min
+ Training distance in km
+ Cadence (rotations per minute)
+ Calorie consumption
+ Heart rate (when using the hand pulse sensors or a chest strap)
+ Power output in watts
+ Resistance level
Resistance system: electromagnetic braking system
Resistance levels: 16
Power output in watts: 10-350 watts (adjustable in 5-watt increments)
User memory: 4
Total number of workout programs: 19
Manual programs: 1
Preset programs: 12
Watt-based programs: 1
Heart-rate controlled programs: 4
User-dened programs: 1
Flywheel: 9 kg
Gear ratio: 1:7
Pedal arm length: 17 cm
Weight and dimensions
Item weight (gross, incl. packaging): 50.5 kg
Item weight (net, without packaging): 44.2 kg
Packed dimensions (length x width x height): approx. 108 cm x 35 cm x 66 cm
Set-up dimensions (length x width x height): approx. 109 cm x 55 cm x 134 cm
Maximum user weight: 136 kg (299 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.
AMain Frame
DHandlebar
Post
Plastic Cover
Front Plastic Cover
Plastic Cover
Rear
EHandlebar
GConsole
FSeat Tube
Seat Basement
Left Pedal
Right Pedal
HSeat
Bottle Holder
Screw M10x70
Washer M10
Foot
Tools
C Rear Supporting
Foot
BFront Supporting

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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 rear supporting foot
1. Remove the pre-mounted
screws (J1), spring washers
(J2) and washers (J3) from the
rear supporting foot (C).
2. Mount the rear supporting
foot (C) on the main frame (A)
using the screws (J1), spring
washers(J2) and washers (J3).
3. Use a 5 mm Allen key to
tighten the screws.
Step 2: Assembly of the front supporting foot
1. Remove the pre-mounted
screws (J1), spring washers
(J2) and washers (J3) from
the front supporting foot
(B).
2. Mount the front supporting
foot (B) on the main frame
(A) using the screws (J1),
spring washers (J2) and
washers (J3).
3. Use a 5 mm Allen key to
tighten the screws.

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Step 3: Assembly of the handlebar post
LNOTICE
It may be helpful to have extra assistance
when connecting the cable and stabilising
the handlebar post (D).
1. Put cable (A1) and cable (D1) in place and
connect together. Make sure that you connect
the cables correctly.
࣑ATTENTION
Take care not to bend the cables when you
connect the handlebar post (D) to the main
frame (A).
2. Hold the handlebar post (D) in place against
the main frame (A) and connect them
together using the screws (J4) and the washers (J5).
3. Use a 6 mm Allen key to tighten the screws(J4).
4. Puttheplasticcover(D2)onthehandlebarpost(D)andconnectthemtogetherusingtheclipunder
the plastic cover (D2).
Step 4: Assembly of the front handlebar
1. Remove the nuts (J6) and the washers (J7) from the
handlebar post (D).
2. Connect the handlebar assembly (E) to the
handlebar post (D) using the nuts (J6) and
washers(17).
LNOTICE
Pull the cable (D1) and the cable for the hand
pulse sensors through the mounting hole on the
handlebar set (E). Take care not to bend the cable.
3. Use a 13 mm spanner to tighten the nuts (J6).
Assembly of the bottle holder
4. Remove the screws (18) from the handlebar
post(D).
5. Using a screwdriver, secure the bottle holder (L1) to
the handlebar post (D) using the screws (J8).

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Step 5: Assembly of the console
1. Remove the four screws (G1) on the
reverse of the console (G).
2. Connect the cable (D1) and the cable
for the hand pulse sensors to the
console. The cables for the hand pulse
sensors are interchangeable.
3. Slide the console gently onto the
console housing. Always take care not
to bend the cables. Any projecting
cables should be carefully pushed into
the mounting hole on the handlebar
set (E). Slide the console as far as it will
go.
4. Using a screwdriver, secure the console
(G) using the screws (G1).
Step 6: Assembly of the console cover
1. Remove the two screws (J9) from the
handlebar post (D).
2. Connect the front plastic cover (D3) and
the rear plastic cover (D4) to the handlebar
post(D).
3. Screw in the screws (J9) rmly using a
screwdriver.

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Step 7: Assembly of the saddle and the seat post
1. Remove the nuts (H1) and the
washers (H2) from the underside
of the saddle (H).
2. Place the saddle (H) on the sliding
seat base (F1) and secure it in
place using the nuts (H1) and the
washers (H2).
3. After loosening the seat-height
adjusting knob (A2), pull on this
adjusting knob (A2) so that the
seat post (F) can slide down into
the slot in the frame designed to
hold it. Once the seat post (F) is in
the desired position, release the
seat-height adjusting knob (A2)
and tighten the knob so that the
seat post (F) is secure.
4. Remove the screw (J10) on the
seat post (F).
5. Loosen the seat adjusting
knob (F2) and slide the sliding
seat base (F1) gently onto the seat
post (F). The foam on the inside
can therefore now be pushed
slowly to the outside. Next, secure
the screw (J10) back onto the seat
post (F).
LNOTICE
Do not remove the foam on the inside before carrying out Step 5, this holds the stopper (F3) in
the sliding seat base in the correct position.
Tools required: 4 mm Allen key, 13 mm spanner
Adjusting the seat position
The position and height of the ergometer‘s seat are
adjusted by loosening the adjusting knobs (A2) and (F2).
Make adjustments to the adjusting knobs to suit the user,
tightening each grip to prevent movement in the saddle.

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Step 8: Pedal assembly
LNOTICE
Locate the left and right pedals. Right and left are marked on each pedal and each pedal strap
so that they can be distinguished from one another.
1. Secure the left pedal (K1) counter-clockwise to the left crank arm, and the right pedal (K2)
clockwise to the right crank arm. Tighten each pedal as much as possible using a 15 mm
screwdriver.
2. Insert the pedal straps into each pedal. Adjust the straps to suit the shoe size of the user whilst
sitting on the ergometer.
Tools required: 15 mm spanner
Step 9: 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 10: 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
Time 0:00-99:00 minutes
Speed 0.0-99.9 km/h
RPM (cadence; rotations per
minute) 0-999 RPM
Distance 0.0-99.9 km
Calories (calorie consumption) 0-990 Cal
Sex Male/Female
Pulse (heart rate; heart beats per
minute) 30-230 BPM

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Heart-rate symbol Flashing on and o
Programs P1-P12
User data U1-U4
Watt/Load (output/resistance) 0-999 watts; watt control: 10-350 watts
Level (resistance) 1-16
H.R.C. (heart-rate control) 55 / 75 / 90% of the maximum heart rate; manual
target pulse (TAG)
Age 1-99 years
Height 100-250 cm
Weight 20-150 kg
3.2 Button functions
CONTROL KNOB TO
THE RIGHT
With this button you can adjust settings or
increase resistance.
CONTROL KNOB TO
THE LEFT
With this button you can adjust settings or
decrease resistance.
CONTROL KNOB
ENTER
Your various settings are conrmed using this
button.
START
STOP
With this button you can start and stop your
workout.
RESET With this button you can reset the current
settings and return to the start.
RECOVERY With this button you can carry out the tness
test after your workout.

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3.3 Turning on and setting up the equipment
1. Connect the power cable to the equipment or press and hold the RESET button for two seconds.
An alarm sounds for two seconds and the gure 78.0 is displayed in the lower window on the left (see g.
1 and g. 2).
2. There are four user accounts in the console (U1-U4). Turn the control knob to select a user (1-4)
and press ENTER to conrm (see g. 3 and g. 4).
3. Using the control knob and the ENTER button, make adjustments to the settings for SEX (choose
male or female), AGE (in years), HEIGHT (in cm) and WEIGHT (in kg) (see g. 5-8).
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8