CARDIOSTRONG Upright Bike BX30 Plus User manual

TF
CSTBX30PLUS.01.05
max. 130 kg
~ 60 Min.
CM
35 kg
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Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BX30-PLUS
Upright BikeBX30 Plus
L 90 | W 57 | H 140

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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 20
3.1 Console Display 20
3.2 Button Functions 22
3.3 Turning On and Setting Up the Equipment 23
3.4 Energy Saving Mode 23
3.5 Programmes 24
3.5.1 Quick-Start 24
3.5.2 Manual Programme (M) 24
3.5.3 Pre-Set Prole Programmes 26
3.5.4 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes (♥) 27
3.5.5 Watt Controlled Programme (W) 28
3.5.6 User-Dened Programme (U) 29
3.6 Recovery 30
3.7 Body Fat Analysis 31
3.8 Connection with Kinomap 32
4 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 34
4.1 10 Tips for Eective Training 34
4.2 Training Schedule 35
4.3 Stretching Exercises for Leg and Chest Muscles 37
4.4 Workout Journal 39
4.5 Fitness Guide 40
5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 41
5.1 General Instructions 41
5.2 Transportation Wheels 41

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 42
6.1 General Instructions 42
6.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 42
6.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 43
6.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 43
7 DISPOSAL 44
8 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 45
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 46
9.1 Serial Number and Model Name 46
9.2 Parts List 47
9.3 Exploded Drawing 50
10 WARRANTY 51
11 CONTACT 53

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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. We hope you enjoy your training!
Further information can be found at www.sport-tiedje.com or www.cardiostrong.de.
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
LCD Display:
+ Speed in km/h
+ Training time in min
+ Training distance in km
+ RPM (Revolutions per Minute)
+ Calories burned
+ Heart rate (in conjunction with using the hand pulse sensors or a chest strap)
+ Watts
+ Resistance level
Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system
Resistance level: 32
Wattage
Min. and max. Wattage at 60 RPM: 21 - 270 Watts
Min. and max. Wattage at 100 RPM: 45 - 607 Watts
Adjustable range in the Watt programme: 10 - 350 Watts
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 12
Watt controlled programmes: 1
Heart rate controlled programmes: 4
User-dened programmes: 1 (per user)
Flywheel mass: 9 kg
Pedal arm length: 17 cm
Q-factor/pedal spacing: 21.4 cm
Gear ratio: 1:8.25
Weight and dimensions
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 41.28 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 35.2 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 98 cm x 73 cm x 31 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 90 cm x 57 cm x 140 cm
Maximum user weight: 130 kg (286 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 to prevent improper use
by third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. In the
meantime, 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.
+ If your purchased item is equipped with a TFT console, software updates must be carried
out regularly. Follow the instructions on the console to perform the update(s).
+ The software systems on gym equipment with TFT consoles are set up only for the pre-
installed apps. Do not install any additional apps.
LNOTICE
+ The pre-installed apps on TFT consoles are produced and provided by external
manufacturers. Sport-Tiedje does not take any responsibility for the availability,
functionality or contents of these apps.

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1.4 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ 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 another 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.
Parts number Name
1 Main frame
2 Rear stabilizer
3 Front stabilizer
9 Seat post
10 & 11 Seat and adjustable seat tube
15 Adapter
28 Upper protective cover
29 Handlebar post
36 Handlebar
38 Computer
41L & 41R Left computer bracket and right computer bracket
46L & 46R Left pedal and right pedal
Montagesatz

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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.
+ If you have diculty recognising the graphics, we recommend that you open and/or
download the PDF instructions stored in the webshop on your end device (e.g. smartphone,
tablet or PC). There you have the option of zooming in closer. Please note that the Adobe
Acrobat Reader programme must be installed on your end device in order to open the le.
Step 1: Assembly of the Front and Rear Stabilizers
Attach the front and rear stabilizer (3 & 2) to the main frame (1) with two screws (7), two washers (53),
two spring washers (51) and two nuts (6) each.
LNOTICE
If the equipment is wobbly after assembly, you can adjust the height on the underside of the
underside of the rear stabilizer.

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Step 2: Assembly of the Seat
1. Attach the adjustable seat tube (11) to the seat post (9) with the screw knob (17) and at washer
(18).
2. Insert the seat post (9) into the main frame (1) and x it with the ball knob (31).

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Step 3: Assembly of the Handlebar Post
1. Slide the upper protective cover (28) onto the handlebar post (29); see gure a.
2. Connect the upper console cable (39) with the lower console cable (40); see gure b.
►ATTENTNION
Make sure to not pinch the cables during the next step.
3. Attach the handlebar post (29) to the main frame (1) with four screws (20), four washers (53) and
four spring washers (51).

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Step 4: Assembly of the Handlebar
1. Attach the handlebar (36) to the handlebar post (29) by attaching the cover (42), washer (43),
spring washer (44), connector (45) and the T-shaped knob (37).
2. Connect the upper computer cable (39) and the hand pulse cable (30) with their counterparts
of the computer (38).
►ATTENTNION
Make sure to not pinch the cables during the next step.
3. Attach the computer (38) to the handlebar post (29) with four screws (59).
LNOTICE
The position of the handlebar can be adjusted by using the T-shaped knob (37).

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Step 5: Assembly of the Computer Brackets and Pedals
1. Attach the left and right computer brackets (41L & 41R) to the handlebar post (29) with the
screws (69) and (14).
⚠CAUTION
Make sure to screw in the pedals completely.
2. Attach the pedal straps to the left and right pedals (46L & 46R).
3. Attach the left and right pedals (46L & 46R) to the cranks. Turn the left pedal counterclockwise
and the right pedal clockwise.

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Step 6: Adjusting the Seat Position
Height Adjustment:
Loosen the knob (31) and pull it out in order to adjust the
height of the seat post. Release the knob and make sure
that it locks into one of the drill holes. Then tighten again.
Horizontal Adjustment:
Rotate the knob (17) under the seat until you can move
the seat forwards and backwards. Move the seat into the
desired position and tighten the knob again.
Step 7: Adjusting the Handlebar Position
Rotate the lever (37) on the front of the handle until you
can adjust the tilt of the handle. Once the handle is in the
desired position, tighten the lever again.
Step 8: 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.
1. Connect the adapter (15) to the tness equipment.
2. 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
+ Display of the elapsed training time in minutes
+ Display range: 00:00 - 99:59
+ Setting range: 00:00 - 99:00 (in 01:00 min. increments)
SPEED + Display of the current speed in km/h
+ Display range: 00.0 - 99.9
RPM + Display of the current revolutions per minute (RPM)
+ Display range: 0 - 999
DISTANCE
+ Display of the training distance in km
+ Display range: 0.00 - 99.99
+ Setting range: 0.00 - 99.99 (in 0.1km increments)