CARDIOSTRONG Ergometer BX50 User manual

Assembly and Operating Instructions
ErgometerBX50
Art. No. CST-BX50

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Dear Customer,
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SAFETY NOTICE
use. These instructions are intended to ensure speedy assembly and
explain safe usage. Make sure that all people exercising with the
equipment (in particular children and persons with limited physical, sensory, mental or
motor capabilities) are informed about these instructions and its content in advance.
In case of doubt, a responsible person 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 follow the instructions carefully 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 equipment is only suitable for use at home. The equipment is not suitable for
semi-professional (e. g., hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or
professional use (e. g., health clubs).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when
ordering replacement parts.

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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical data 6
1.2 Personal safety 7
1.3 Electrical safety 8
1.4 Set-up place 8
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9
2.1 General instructions 9
2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting 10
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 11
3 ASSEMBLY 11
3.1 Package contents 11
3.2 Assembly instructions 13
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
4.1 Console display 18
4.2 Button functions 20
4.3 Turning on and setting up the equipment 21
4.4 Program selection 22
4.4.1 MAN. – Manual program 22
4.4.2 PROG – Preset programs 23
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4.4.4 H.R.C. – Heart-rate controlled programs 26
4.4.5 WATT – Watts-based program 27
4.4.6 RECOVERY – Fitness test 28
5 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 29
5.1 Heart-rate monitoring 29
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5.3 Designing a workout 33
5.4 Stretching exercises for leg and chest muscles 34
5.5 Workout journal 37
6 WARRANTY INFORMATION 38

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7 DISPOSAL 40
8 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 41
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 42
9.1 Service hotline 42
9.2 Serial number and model name 42
9.3 Parts list 43
9.4 Exploded drawing 45

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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
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
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Flywheel: 9 kg
Gear ratio: 1:6.8
Pedal arm length: 17 cm
Bottom bracket width: 11.5 cm
Weight and dimensions
Item weight (gross, incl. packaging): 44 kg
Item weight (net, without packaging): 40,6 kg
Packed dimensions (length x width x height): approx. 970 mm x 66 mm x 360 mm
Set-up dimensions (length x width x height): approx. 850 mm x 610 mm x 1430 mm
Maximum user weight: 136 kg (299 lbs)

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1.2 Personal safety
+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
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.
+Please note that working out excessively can seriously damage your health. Please
also be aware that heart rate monitoring systems might be imprecise.
+The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for cycle
training for adults.
+Any other usage is prohibited and potentially dangerous. The contract partner
cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper use.
+The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+Before starting your training, make yourself familiar with all of the equipment‘s
functions and setting options. Have an expert explain the correct usage of the
product to you.
+Make sure that nobody is in the range of motion of the equipment while exercising.
+Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewelry and other
objects well clear of moving parts.
+During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing.
When selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole – preferably
this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials. Shoes with heels,
leather soles, studs or spikes are not suitable. Never work out in bare feet.
+It is also important to take note of the information given in the workout instructions
for creating a workout plan.
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other abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and, if necessary,
consult your physician.
+Without prior agreement from your authorized contract partner, opening the
equipment is prohibited.

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1.3 Electrical safety
+The equipment requires a 220 - 230V / 50 Hertz mains power supply.
+The equipment should be connected directly to a grounded plug socket only by
means of the power cable supplied. The use of multi-socket adapters or similar
is not recommended. Extension leads must comply with local electrical safety
guidelines. Always fully unwind the power cable.
+The outlet should be secured with a fuse with a minimum value of „16 amperes,
slow“.
+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.
+When plugged in, do not leave the equipment unattended at any time. To avoid
use by anyone unfamiliar with the operating instructions, the power cable should
be removed when the equipment is not in use.
+Keep the power cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the power
cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any
objects on top of it.
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+If the power cable or the plug are damaged or defective, contact your authorized
contract partner. Do not use the equipment in the meantime.
+Do not keep electrical devices (e. g., mobile phones) in close proximity to the
console or the control electronics, otherwise display values (e. g., pulse measuring)
could be inaccurate.
1.4 Set-up place
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(ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be
used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.The
equipment should only be stored in surroundings with an ambient temperature
between 5°C and 45°C.
+The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to
any draughts.
+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 (at least
1.50 m). Furthermore, the equipment should not be set up in main entrances or on
escape routes.
+Always keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and grounds and make sure
that the cable is not stuck somewhere or becomes a„trip hazard“.
+No objects of any type should be inserted into the openings of the equipment.

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+The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in
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coverings (parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to
level out slight unevenness.
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2.1 General instructions
+Please check if all parts and tools belonging to the equipment are included in the
delivery and if there is any transport damage. If there are any complaints, please
contact your contract partner directly.
+Some of the nuts and bolts to be used in assembly are already pre-mounted in
order to make set-up as easy as possible.
+The equipment must be assembled by adults. In case of doubt, ask for assistance
from another person with technical skills.
+Keep children away from the equipment during assembly, because small parts are
included in the delivery and may be swallowed.
+Make sure that you have enough space (at least 1.50 m) in every direction during
assembly.
+Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around
+Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in
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each other.
+Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according
to the illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously.
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using a tool.
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should not be carried out. The product warranty may be void as a result.
+Only authorized service technicians are permitted to carry out all servicing and/or
repairs – it excludes maintenance and care.
+Damaged or worn components may impair your safety and the lifespan of
the equipment. You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn
components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment
should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use
original cardiostrong spare parts.

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+Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
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equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least
once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner).
+The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt and sweat using a damp cloth. The
use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (e. g.
sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (e. g. console).
2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting
The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production. Nevertheless,
errors or malfunctions on the equipment may occur. Individual parts are often the
does not work properly, please contact your contract partner.
Error Cause Repair
Crackling noise in
pedal area
Loose pedals Tighten the pedals
Equipment wobbles Equipment is not level Adjust the supporting feet
Handlebar/saddle
wobbles
Screws are loose Tighten screws
Display doesn‘t turn
on
Power is disconnected Check all screw connections
and see if the plug is plugged
in
No pulse reading • Interference in the room
• Using a chest strap:
- unsuitable chest strap
- chest strap is
incorrectly positioned
- batteries are empty
• Eliminate sources of
interference (e. g. mobile
phone, loudspeaker, etc.)
•Use a suitable chest strap (see
recommended accessories)
• Reposition the chest
strap and/or moisten the
electrodes
• Change the batteries

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3 ASSEMBLY
3.1 Package contents
The package contains the parts represented in the illustration, including a power
cable with mains plug. If one of the illustrated parts is missing, please contact your
contract partner.
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
Part Weekly Monthly 2x annually Annually
Display console C I
Tighten the pedals I
Plastic covers C I
Seat rail I
Legends: C = cleaning; I = inspect
(W1)Schrauben (W2)Unterleg-
Scheiben (W3
)Feders
Cheiben
Toois

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(S1-L)
(W1)
(S2-L)
(U1)
Bottle
Holder
Screw (W2)Washer (W3)Spring washer
(Z) Plastic Cover
(Y)
Console Mast
(O)
Rear Base Foot
(P)Frone Base Foot
(Q)
Seatpost
(N)Main Frame
(T)
Seat
(R)
Handgrie
(W) Tools
(S)Pedal
(U)
(X)
Console

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3.2 Assembly instructions
Before starting assembly, look carefully through the individual assembly steps shown
and assemble the equipment in the order indicated.
Step 1: Assembly of
front base foot
Mount the front base
foot (P) on the front
bracket on frame (N)
with two screws (W1), two
washers (W2) and two
spring washers (W3).
W1W3 W2 P
N
W1
N
W3
W2
O
Step 2: Assembly of
rear base foot
Mount the rear base foot
(O) on the rear bracket
on frame (N) with two
screws (W1), two washers
(W2) and two spring
washers (W3).

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Step 3: Assembly of the console mast
Loosen the pre-mounted screws (N5), spring washers (N34) and washers (N4) from the
frame (N). Insert the console mast (Y) through the cover (Z). Connect the cable from
the frame (N7) with the cable from the console mast (N1). Mount the console mast (Y)
on the frame (N) with the previously loosened screws (N5), spring washers (N34) and
washers (N4).
Warning: When mounting the parts, make sure that the cables are not stuck.
N5
N34
N4
N7
Y1

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Step 4: Assembly of the
handrails
First loosen the pre-mounted
nuts (Y2) and washers (Y3)
from the console bracket.
Mount the handle (R) on the
console bracket with the
previously loosened nuts
(Y2) and the washers (Y3).
Then pull out the cable (R1
and R3) a little as shown in
Step 5: Assembly of the
console
First remove the pre-
mounted nuts (X1) from the
backside of the console (X).
Connect the cables from
the console mast (R3 and
Y1) with the cables from the
console (X).
Mount the console on the
console bracket (U) with the
previously loosened nuts
(X1).
der
R1
R3
Y
X
Y1
R3
U
X1
R
Y2
Y3

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Step 6: Assembly of saddle and bottle holder
Pull out the turning knob (N22), place the seatpost (Q) in the frame (N) and release the
turning knob so that it locks in one of the holes. Mount the seat (T) on the seatpost
(Q) with a washer (T2) and nut (T1). In order to adjust the seat, loosen the turning
knob (Q2), move the seat to the desired position and screw the turning knob tight
(image on the right). First loosen the pre-mounted screws (U3) from the console mast
(Y). Then mount the bottle holder (U1) on the console mast (Y) with the previously
loosened screws (U3).
T
Q1
T2
T1
U1 U3
N22
Q
N
Q2

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Step 7: Assembly of the pedals
Mount the left pedal (S1-L) on the left pedal crank by tightening it
counterclockwise. Mount the right pedal (S2-R) on the right pedal crank by
tightening it clockwise.
Step 8: Transport
Pull the handles and tip the equipment forwards. Beneath the front base feet you will
place.
S2-R
S1-L
S1-L S2-R

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Step 9: Power supply
In order to supply the equipment with power, insert the plug from the power cable
into the outlet.
Warning: Operation only permitted with included original power supply.
Otherwise there is a risk of damage.
The equipment can now be operated.
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Console display

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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
Heart-rate symbol
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

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4.2 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
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