CARDIOSTRONG Ergometer BC50 User manual

CSTBC50.01.04
max. 150 kg
~ 30-60 Min.
CM
58 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BC50
L 173 | W 67 | H 112
Recumbent BikeBC50

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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 19
3.1 Console display 19
3.2 Button functions 21
3.3 Turning on the equipment 22
3.4 User prole 22
3.5 Program selection 22
3.5.1 M - Manual program 23
3.5.2 Workout programs 23
3.5.3 H.R.C. - Heart-rate controlled programs 24
3.5.4 W - Watt-based program 24
3.5.5 U - User-dened program 25
3.5.6 Body-fat test (BODY FAT) 25
3.5.7 RECOVERY - Recovery rate 26
3.6 Heart-rate measuring 27
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 29
4.1 General Instructions 29
4.2 Transportation Wheels 29
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30
5.1 General Instructions 30
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 30
5.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 31
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 31
6 DISPOSAL 31
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 32

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 33
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 33
8.2 Parts List 34
8.3 Exploded Drawing 38
9 WARRANTY 39
10 CONTACT 41

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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!
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.
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
LED display
+ 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
User memory: 5
Total number of workout programs: 16
Manual programs: 1
Pre-set programs: 12
Watt-based programs: 1
Heart-rate controlled programs: 1
User-dened programs: 1
Balance mass: 7 kg
Transmission ratio: 1:8.1
Weight and dimensions
Item weight (gross, incl. packaging): 63.5 kg
Item weight (net, without packaging): 57.5 kg
Set-up dimensions (height x width x depth): approx. 1730 mm x 670 mm x 1120 mm
Package dimensions (height x width x depth): approx. 1700 mm x 280 mm x 700 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.
+ 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.

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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.
+ 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.
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+ 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.

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Screws and tools

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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.
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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:
1. Install the front supporting foot (3) and the rear supporting foot (2) onto the main frame (1) with
the help of the spring washer (7), the Allen screw (9) and the spacer (13).
2. Set the desired height by turning the wheel of the rear foot caps (29&30).

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Step 2:
1. Two people are required for this assembly step.
2. First, lift up the cover of the handlebar tube (64) as in g. (a). Then, connect the upper console
cable (52A) to the lower console cable (52B) as in g. (b).
3. Connect the upper hand pulse cable (46) to the lower hand pulse cable (47).
4. Insert the handlebar tube (5) into the main frame and fasten it with the spring washer (7), the
Allen screw (8) and the spacer (13). Replace the cover of the handlebar tube (64) and fasten it
to the main frame.

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Step 3:
1. Attach the upper hand pulse cable (46) to the console (60).
2. Mount the console (60) on the handlebar tube (5) using the screws (111&110).
⚠CAUTION
Make sure to screw in the pedals completely.
3. Connect the left and right pedals (16&106) to the cranks (105 & 15).

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Step 4:
1. Mount the handlebar (48) onto the main frame (1) using the Allen screw (8) and the curved
washer (11).
2. Connect the plug of the lower hand pulse cable (47) to the upper hand pulse cable (46).

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Step 5:
1. Install the seat (42) on the seat post using the Allen screw (9A) and the spacer (13).
2. Mount the backrest (38) on the backrest supporting post using screw (120) and screw (121).
3. Connect the adapter (39) to the adapter input at the front of the equipment.
4. The backrest can be adjusted to the desired angle using the adjusting knob (35).
5. The seat can be adjusted horizontally to suit your height using the adjustment lever (41).

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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

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Time Time display, ascending from 00:00-99:59 or descending
from 99:00-00:00. 1-minute increments
Speed Speed, given in km/h
RPM (rotations per minute) RPM displayed in a bar chart
Distance Distance display, from 00:00-99.99 km; 0.1 km increments
Calories
Indicates the calories burnt, from 0-9999 calories
Note regarding measurement of calorie consumption:
A general formula is used to calculate energy
consumption. It is not possible to accurately determine
individual energy consumption as a lot of personal data
would be required.
Watt Power output display, from 0-999 watts
Pulse (heart rate; heart beats
per minute)
Heart rate displayed in a bar chart. The user can specify a
target heart rate. As soon as the selected target heart rate
is exceeded, an alarm sounds.
Level (resistance) Level of resistance displayed in a bar chart