CARDIOSTRONG BALTIC User manual

RowingmachineBALTIC
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BALTIC CSTBALTIC01.02

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand
cardiostrong®, the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. cardiostrong® oers
a wide range of home tness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers,
treadmills and rowing machines. cardiostrong® equipment is the optimal equipment
for all those who want to train at home independent of goals and tness level. For
further information please visit www.sport-tiedje.com or www.cardiostrong.de.
SAFETY NOTICE
Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly and rst
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 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 12
3.1 Package contents 12
3.2 Montageanleitung 14
3.3 Operation instructions / Adjustments 16
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
4.1 Console display 19
4.2 Functions of the buttons 20
4.3 Turn on the machine 21
4.4 Programmes 22
4.4.1 Manual programme 22
4.4.2 Race programme 22
4.4.3 RECOVERY - Fitness test 23
5 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 24
5.1 Heart-rate monitoring 24
5.2 Instructions for correct rowing 26
5.3 10 tips for eective rowing training 29
5.4 Designing a workout 30
5.5 Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 32
5.6 Workout journal 34

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6 WARRANTY INFORMATION 35
7 DISPOSAL 37
8 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 38
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 39
9.1 Service hotline 39
9.2 Serial number and model name 39
9.3 Parts list 40
9.4 Exploded drawing 42

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
LCD - display of:
+strokes, beats per minute
+training time in min
+training distance in m
+Time/500 m: average / current
+calories burnt
+heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap)
Resistance system: Water resistance
Total number of training programs: 3
Race programme: 1
Manual programme: 1
Recovery: 1
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): Box1/2 - 37.9 kg
Box2/2 - 3.20 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 30.3 kg
Verpackungsmaße (L x B x H): Box1/2 ca. 96.5 cm x 55.5 cm x 57.2 cm
Box2/2 ca. 137.5 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 221 cm x 51 cm x 78 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 118 cm x 51 cm x 149.2 cm
Maximum user weight: 113 kg (250 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 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.
+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.
+At the rst signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, diculty in breathing or
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 Set-up place
+The equipment should only be used indoors, in a suciently heated and dry area
(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.
+The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in
the oor should be leveled out.
+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.
+Please choose your place of set-up so that you have sucient space for exercising
in all directions. Make sure that there is a training zone of at least 30 cm on every
side and at least 15 cm in front and behind the rowing machine. It is the minimum
required space for a safe use of the equipment. The recommended free zone
surrounding the equipment should be at least 60 cm to every side and 45 cm in
front and behind the rowing
machine.
Please also make sure that the
rowing machine is not set up
in main entrances or on escape
routes. Training zone
Recommended free zone

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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 to
avoid danger of suocation for children.
+Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in order
to avoid damage to the equipment and to the oor (scratches).
+Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the oor next to each
other.
+Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according to the
illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously.
+First loosen all parts and check for their correct tting. Then tighten the screws using a
tool.
+Modications to the design or improper repairs may pose a hazard to the user and
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.
+Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
+In order to be able to guarantee the constructively dened safety level of this equipment,
we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least once a year) by
specialists (service technicians of your contract partner).

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+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).
+Note of manufacturer: The pull strap is equipped with a return spring – thus the pull
strap is winded up automatically. The return spring is equipped with the smallest
possible power. The reason for the light return spring is to oer the user the biggest
training eect for the rear thigh muscles. These muscles are demanded, when the user
moves the seat forwards. If the return power would be strong, the user would be pulled.
2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Heart rate is not received
SOLUTION
1. The chest strap cannot measure a heart rate when your skin is too dry. In order to improve
the transmission, please moisten the contacts of the chest strap.
We recommend to put some chest strap contact gel on it for longer training sessions.
2. Make sure that you wear a compatible chest strap with a 5 kHz frequency.
3. Replace the batteries, even if the chest strap is new.
4. Regarding 5 kHz chest straps, the interference of other electrical devices might be a
problem. Place your rowing machine where no other electrical devices are close to it.
5. Check the functionality of the chest strap by testing it with another equipment at your
contract partner or at a gym.
6. Contact your contract partner to check the compatibility of your chest strap. When you
have still not found a solution, contact your contract partner.
PROBLEM
LCD error – software error etc.
SOLUTION
1. Hold Reset to start the console again.
2. Start the console again by disconnecting the power cable for about 15 seconds.
3. Disconnect and connect again all cable connections, see assembly instructions.
4) Contact a service technician of your contract partner.

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The stability and the quality of this rowing machine can only be maintained, when the
rowing machine is regularly checked with respect to potential damages or signs of wear.
Please pay a special attention to the following aspects:
+Sit down on the seat (31) and pull the handle (8) to ensure that the water system produces
a sucient resistance. Please also pay attention the seat so that it slides smoothly and
stably on the rail.
+Clean regularly the water in the tank. The water needs to be refreshed on a regular basis
by adding a water cleaning tablet (every four to six months). NEVER use pool chlorine
(Trichlor 90 % chlorine) or chlorine bleach. The use of such products voids the warranty
and causes damages to the machine.
+Clean regularly the tank. Do NOT use any methylated spirit, chlorates, bleach or ammonia-
based liquids. The use of inappropriate cleaning agents voids the warranty and causes
damages to the machine.
+Clean the wheels on the rail (3) with an absorbent cloth.
+Please make sure that the ATTENTION sticker (106) is duly and well-to-read attached
to the machine. If it is missing or damaged, please contact immediately your contract
partner to get a new sticker.
+The user/owner is obliged to do a regular maintenance.
+Worn or damaged parts have to be replaced immediately or the rowing machine has to
be sent in for repair.
+For maintenance and repair of the rowing machine, only original cardiostrong® spare
parts can be used.
+Clean your rowing machine with an absorbent cloth after the training.
+Apply a small amount of the included lubricate oil to a paper towel or clean cloth. Spread
a thin layer of the oil evenly along the rail where the rollers move. Then, wipe o any
excess oil.
Part Weekly Monthly Twice a year
Display console C I
Lubricating mobile parts I
Plastic cover C I
Screws & cable connections I
Water tank C
Legend : C = Clean; I = Inspect
2.3 Maintenance and inspection calendar
The following routine works need to be done in the given intervals:

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3 ASSEMBLY
3.1 Packaging content
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.
Main Frame x1
Seat x 1
1
31 52
Meter x 1
4
Rear Stand x 1
98 97
Right rear cover x 1 Left rear cover x 1
107 108
Syphon Pump x 1 Funnel x 1
3
Rail x 1
Hardware pack x 1

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Screws and tools
Allen Wrench (5mm)
Allen Wrench (6mm)
Combination Wrench
Socket Wrench 102
103
104
105
76 Washer (M10) 1
78 Washer (M8)
5
64 Bolt, Button Head (M8 x 1.25 x 130mm) 1
65 Bolt, Button Head (M6 x 58mm) 1
75 Screw, Round Head(M4 x 15mm)
6
81 Lock Washer (M8)
1
83 Acorn Nut (M8 x 1.25)
1
71 Bolt, Round Head (M6 x 1 x 15mm)
1
69 Bolt, Hex Head (M8 x 1.25 x 15mm) 4
28 Barrel Nut (M10 x 1.25 x 88mm) 1
Washer (M6) 2
86 Nylock Nut (M6 x 1)
1
79
46 Fixing Lever 1
13 Stopper 2
Illustration Description No.
Illustration No. Description Qty.

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3.2 Assembly instructions
Please look carefully at all illustrated assembly steps before the assembly and do the
assembly according to the given order.
Before you unpack the Baltic rowing machine, make sure that you have a working
space of 2 m x 2.5 m.
Step 1:
Mount the rear base (4) with four screws (M8 x 1.25 x 15 mm) (69) and washers (78).
Step 2:
Slide the seat (31) on the rail (3). Mount both stoppers (13) on the rail (3) with a screw
(65), two washers (79), and a nut (86).
Step 3:
Mount the left/right cover (97/98) on the rear base (4) with four screws (75).
Remove the two adjustable end caps (25) beforehand.
Step 4:
Mount the two adjustable end caps (25)
with two screws (75). Here you might
have to turn the rail (3).

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Step 5:
Mount the rail (3) with screw (M6 x 1 x 15 mm) (71) and nut (M10 x 1.25 x 88mm) (28) on
the main frame (2). Lock the rail (3) in the unfolded position with the adjusting lever (46)
and the washer (M10) (76).
NOTE: When you have tightened the lever (46), the rear base of the frame (1) might be
slightly lifted. That is absolutely normal and will lower, when you sit down on the rowing
machine.
Step 6:
Place two AA batteries in the display (52). Mount the display holder (6) with a screw (M8 x
1.25 x 130 mm) (64), a washer (M8) (78), a lock washer (M8) (81), and a nut (M8 x 1.25) (83)
on the frame (2).
Step 7:
See detailed illustration. Clamp the eye (55) on both sensor cables (54). Then push the eye
(55) in the left cover (50). Connect the sensor cables (54) with the connection cables of the
display (52). Push the remaining cable in the left cover (50).
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3.3 Adjusting / setting the rowing machine
Fill and empty the tank
1) Remove the ll plug (24) from the upper tank (17).
2) See gure A – Filling with water. Place the funnel (108) in the tank. Fill the tank with a cup
of water or a syphon pump (107) and a bucket. Please pay attention to the water level
indicator on the side of the tank to ll the water in the tank at the desired level.
3) See gure B – Emptying the tank. Place the bucket beside the rowing machine. Pump the
water with the syphon pump (107) out of the tank into the bucket.
4) Once the tank is completely empty, put the ll plug (24) back in the upper tank (17). Wipe
any remaining water from the frame after having lled/emptied the tank.
NOTE:
1) Fill the tank exclusively with mains water. Do not use any well water. If mains water is not
available, please use pure water and add a water cleaning tablet. NEVER use pool chlore
or chlorine bleach. See maintenance for further tips for water tre atment.
2) The water in the tank cannot be intaken by human beings or animals. Dispose of the
water after emptying the tank.
Water level
See detailed illustration A. The water level indicator is on the side of the tank. The maximum
level for lling is 10. Do NOT ll the tank above the maximum level - it might void the
warranty. The standard level is 9. The resistance is given by the water capacity in the tank.
Example: Level 3 for a light resistance, level 9 for the highest resistance.
A. B.
108
107
107

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Storage
1) Store the rowing machine in a dry and clean place.
2) When you store the rowing machine for a year or longer, please remove the batteries
to avoid potential damages to the electronics.
3) Transport the rowing machine with the mobile wheel end caps (26) in front of the
frame (1). Grasp the rear base (4) to transport the rowing machine. Do not use the
seat (31) to transport the rowing machine. The seat (31) might move and your hands
and ngers might get pinched on the seat frame (5).
4) When you store the rowing machine longer than a month without use, please empty
the tank.
5) Please pay attention to the following steps to fold the rowing machine (see gure
for easy storage).
a) Remove the adjusting lever (46) and the washer (76) from the main frame (2).
b) Fold the rail (3) and lock it in the folded position with the adjusting lever (46)
and the washer (76). Please make sure that the rail (3) is safely locked and that it
cannot fall down.
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Insert and change batteries
1. Remove the cover at the back of the display (52).
2. The display (52) requires two AA batteries. Batteries are not included in delivery.
Please follow the illustration to insert or change the batteries.
NOTE:
1. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix old batteries with new
ones.
2. Use the same types of batteries. Do not mix alkaline batteries with other batteries.
3. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
4. Dispose of batteries according to your municipal regulation.
5. Do not burn batteries.
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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Console display
TIME Set target time with UP and DOWN buttons (1 min – 99 min).
1-minute increments.
TIME/500M Your average 500 m time is automatically displayed and is
permanently updated.
SPM Strokes per minute.
DISTANCE Set target distance with UP and DOWN buttons (10 – 99900 m).
100-m increments.
STROKES Set target value with UP and DOWN buttons (10 – 9990 strokes).
10-strokes increments.
TOTAL STROKES Counts the total strokes from 0 to 9999.
CALORIES Set calorie target value with UP and DOWN buttons (10 Cal –
9990 Cal). 10-Cal increments

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PULSE
Set target value with UP and DOWN buttons (30 – 240). 1 BPM
increments. The display shows the heart rate while exercising.
The pulse is exclusively measured with a chest strap.
CALENDAR In the sleeping mode, the display shows the year, the month,
and the day.
TEMPERATURE In the sleeping mode, the display shows the current room
temperature.
CLOCK In the sleeping mode, the display shows the current time.
UP▲/ DOWN▼Select settings / values.
Increase or reduce function values.
ENTER Conrm selection.
Press it while exercising to scan each display function.
START / STOP Start or stop the selected training programme.
RESET Reset the computer to the main menu.
RECOVERY Activate the recovery programme, which evaluates automatically
your tness right after the training.
4.2 Functions of the buttons