CARDIOSTRONG EX80 User manual

CSTEX80.03.02
TF
CM
CrosstrainerEX80
max. 150 kg
~ 90 Min.
124 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-EX80-3
g
L 159 | W 85 | H 163

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Dear customer,
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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!
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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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 23
3.1 Console Display 23
3.2 Button functions 25
3.3 Turning on and setting the equipment 26
3.4 Programmes 27
3.4.1 MAN. - Manual program 28
3.4.2 PROG - Pre-set programmes 28
3.4.3 USER - User dened program 30
3.4.4 H.R.C. - Heart rate oriented programs 31
3.4.5 WATT - Watt controlled program 32
3.5 RECOVERY - Fitness test 33
3.6 Heart-rate measuring 34
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 36
4.1 General Instructions 36
4.2 Transportation Wheels 36
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37
5.1 General Instructions 37
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 37
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 39
6 DISPOSAL 39
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 40

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 41
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 41
8.2 Parts List 42
8.3 Exploded Drawing 45
9 WARRANTY 47
10 CONTACT 49

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical Data
LCD display of
+speed in km/h
+training time in min
+training distance in km
+cadence (rotations per minute)
+calories burnt in kcal
+heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap)
+Watt
+resistance level
Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system
Resistance level: 16
Wattage
Adjustable wattage in the watt programme: 10–40 Watt (adjustable in 5-Watt increments)
Min. and max. watt at 60 RPM: 82-430 W (Load 1 to 16)
Min. and max. watt at 100 RPM: 158-734 W (Load 1 to 16)
User memory: 4
Quick Start programmes: 1
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 12
User-dened programmes: 1 (per user)
Watt-controlled programmes: 1
Heart rate controlled programmes: 4
Balance mass: 12 kg
Step width: 11 cm
Step length: 46 bis 66 cm
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.: 124 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging) approx.: 110 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 142 cm x 115 cm x 50 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 159 cm x 85 cm x 163 cm
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.
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+ 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.
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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.

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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: Unpacking
1. Place the box at on the oor and remove the lid of the box.
LNOTICE
If no box is existing, continue with step 2.
2. Remove the upper polysterene (1) and (2)
3. Unpack handle bars (E), supporting tubes (B) and connection tubes (C).
4. Leave the main frame (A) and the lower polysterene in the box until you are asked to unpack
them in step 3 of the assembly.
5. Remove the console (G) and the console supporting tube (D), screws and tools.
6. Cut the box on all four corners with a cutter knife.
7. Place all parts at the training location.
Polysterene (1)
Polysterene (2)

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Step 2: Assembly of the Central Supporting Tube
1. Remove the two pre-assembled screws (F5) from the main frame (A).
2. Remove the two pre-assembled screws (F5) from the central supporting tube (F1).
3. Mount the central supporting tube (F1) to the main frame (A) using the previously removed
screws (F5)
4. Loosely tighten the screws.

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Step 3: Assembly of the Right Side Connecting tube
1. Mount the right side connecting tube (C2) to the main frame (A) using a screw
(P4), see view A.
2. Mount the right side connecting tube (C2) along with the iron bracket (F2) to the bottom of the
main frame (A) using two screws (J2), see view B.
LNOTICE
Insert the polystyrene parts before setting up the tness equipment if there was no box.
3. Lift up the main frame (A) and set up the tness equipment.
4. Remove the polysterene, see lower gure.

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Step 4: Assembly of the Left Connecting Tube and Joint Covers
1. Mount the left connecting tube (C1) to the main frame (A) using one screw (P4).
2. Mount the left connecting tube (C1) to the iron bracket (F2) on the bottom of the main frame
(A) using two screws (J2).
3. Tighten all screws from the steps before.
4. Remove the two pre-assembled screws (F6) from the central supporting tube (F1).
5. Mount the joint covers (F3 & F4) to the central supporting tube (F1) using the previously
removed screws (F6).

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Step 5: Assembly of the Pedal Supporting Tubes
1. Mount the right pedal supporting tube (B2) to the top of the main frame (A) using one screw
(J3), one washer (J9) and one nut (J4), see view C.
2. Mount the right pedal supporting tube (B2) to the bottom of the main frame (A) using one
screw (J5), one washer (J9) and one nut (J4), see view D.
3. Completely tighten the screws and nuts one after the other, see views C, D and E.
4. Repeat the steps for the left side.
View C
View E
View D

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Step 6: Assembly of the Handle Bars
1. Remove the three pre-assembled screws (J10 & J11) from the left handle bar (E1) , see view F.
2. Mount the left handle bar (E1) to the main frame (A) using the previously removed screws (J10
& J11).
3. Repeat the steps for the other side.
View F

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Step 7: Assembly of the Console Supporting Tube and the Bottle Holder
࣑ATTENTION
Pay attention to not pinch the cables during the next step.
1. Connect the cable of the console supporting tube (D1) to the cable of the main frame (A1) until
you hear a click sound.
LNOTICE
Do not remove the pre-assembled screws.
2. Loosen the two pre-assembled screws (J1) at the main frame (A).
3. Mount the console supporting tube (D) to the main frame (A): Hand tighten both pre-assembled
screws (J1) and the other two screws (J1), see view G.
4. Mount the bottle holder (H) to the main frame (A) using two screws (J6).
5. Tighten all screws.
View G

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Step 8: Assembly of the Console
1. Remove the four pre-assembled screws (G1) on the back of the console (G).
2. Connect the wires of the console (G) to the sensor wire (D1) and the hand pulse wire (D3).
࣑ATTENTION
Pay attention to not pinch the cables during the next step.
3. Carefully push the wires into the cover and mount the console (G) to the console supporting
tube (D) using the for previously removed srews (G1).
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.