CARDIOSTRONG Baltic Pro User manual

TF
CSTBALTICPRO.01.01
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BALTIC-PRO
RowingmachineBALTICPRO


BALTICPRO
2

BALTICPRO
3
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
2.4 Adjustment of the rowing machine 17
2.4.1 Fill and empty the tank 17
2.4.2 Adjustment of heel rest and strap 18
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
3.1 Console Display 19
3.2 Button Function 20
3.3 Switch on the Device 21
3.4 Standby Mode 21
3.5 Programmes 21
3.5.1 Quick Start Programme 21
3.5.2 Standard Programmes 22
3.5.3 Target Programmes 22
3.5.4 Interval Programmes 23
3.5.5 User-dened Programmes 23
3.5.6 Race Programme 24
3.6 Notes on correct rowing 25
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 28
4.1 General Instructions 28
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 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 31
6 DISPOSAL 31

BALTICPRO
4
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 32
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 33
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 33
8.2 Parts List 34
8.3 Exploded Drawing 37
9 WARRANTY 38
10 CONTACT 40

BALTICPRO
5
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a high-quality equipment of the brand cardiostrong®. cardiostrong® oers
sports and tness equipment for the sophisticated home sport and the equipment of tness studios
and business customers. With cardiostrong® tness equipment, the focus is on what sport is all about:
maximum performance! Therefore, the equipment is developed in close consultation with athletes
and sports scientists. Because athletes know best what makes perfect tness equipment.
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 suitable for home use and semi-professional use (e.g. hospitals, clubs, hotels,
schools, etc.). The equipment is not suitable for commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studio).

BALTICPRO
6
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.
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.

BALTICPRO
7
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical Data
LCD - Display of:
+ Strokes, Strokes per minute
+ Training time in minutes
+ Distance in metres
+ Time/500m: average/current
+ Calorieconsumption in kcal
+ Heart rate (when using a chest strap)
+ Watt
+ Resistance
Resistance system: Water resistance
Training programmes in total: 18
Quick Start programme 1
Standard programme: 5
Target programme: 4
Interval programme: 3
User-dened programmes: 4
Race programme: 1
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): 42.5 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 36.25 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): Box1/2 approx. 96.5 cm x 55.5 cm x 57.2 cm
Box2/2 approx. 137.5 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 197.5 cm x 56 cm x 92 cm
Maximum user weight: 170 kg

BALTICPRO
8
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.

BALTICPRO
9
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 220-230V with 50 Hertz 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 amps, 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.

BALTICPRO
10
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. Make sure that you leave
at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the
equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the
equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on
each side and 45 cm in front of and behind 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.
Training zone
Recommended free zone

BALTICPRO
11
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.

BALTICPRO
12
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.

BALTICPRO
13
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. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Assemble the slide rails
1. Place the seat on the oor with the rollers pointing upwards.
2. Place the slide rails (3L/R) with the aluminium plate downwards on the rollers of the seat (39)
and turn the slide rails (3L/R) in the direction of the arrow and make sure that the aluminium
plates touch the rollers.
3. Mount the rear stand (2) to the slide rails (3L/R) using four washers (74) and four screws (63).
4. Tighten the screws.

BALTICPRO
14
Step 2: Connect the slide rails to the main frame
1. Place the main frame (1) upright.
2. Mount the slide rail (3L/R) to the frame (1) with four screws (71) on the top/seat side, two screws
(77) on the outside and six screws (76) on the bottom.
3. Tighten the screws.

BALTICPRO
15
Step 3: Assemble the console
1. Insert to AA batteries (1.5V) into the battery compartment of the console (54).
LNOTICE
LCD display lights up for two seconds after the batteries are inserted. Then the intensity level
(water level 1-6) must be specied (see chapter 2.4.1).
࣑ATTENTION
Make sure not to pinch the cables during the next step.
2. Place the main frame (1) back down and connect the sensor wire (56) with the connection wire
(95) and insert the remaining cable into the main frame (1).
3. Place the cover (26) into the recess of the main frame (1).
4. Mount the console (54) to the main frame (1) with four screws (68).

BALTICPRO
16
Step 4: Alignment of the feet
If the ground is uneven, you can stabilise the rowing machine by turning the two adjustable end
caps (19) on the rear stand (2).

BALTICPRO
17
2.4 Adjustment of the rowing machine
2.4.1 Fill and empty the tank
⚠CAUTION
+ The water inside the tank must not be drunk and must be disposed of after use.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Fill the tank only with tap water. Do not use distilled water.
+ Do not ll the water tank above the maximum capacity, this may void the warranty. The
maximum lling quantity can be found in the section on the water level in this chapter.
+ To prevent algae formation, limescale and possible damage to the tank, we recommend the
use of chlorine tablets. Only use chlorine tablets for rowing machines.
1. Remove the ll plug (50) from the upper tank (24).
2. Filling: Place the funnel (96) in the tank opening and ll the tank using the pumping siphon (97)
or a measuring cup and a bucket (see gure A).
3. Emptying: Place a bucket next to the rowing machine and pump the water with the pumping
siphon (97) from the tank into the bucket (see g. B).
4. After lling or emptying the tank, insert the ll plug (50) into the tank (24) and wipe o excess
water from the frame.
Water level
The water level indicator is located on the top of the tank (see Fig. A). The minimum level for lling
is1, the maximum level 6.
The resistance is determined by the amount of water in the tank.
Example: level 2 for light resistance, level 6 for highest resistance.

BALTICPRO
18
2.4.2 Adjustment of heel rest and strap
There are several settings for the heel rest. Before you start with your training, adjust the heel rests
correctly.
1. Loosen the strap by opening the Velcro fastener and
place your foot on the heel rest through the strap.
2. Tighten the strap of the heel rest so far upwards that
your heel is supported and the foot strap lies over
the widest part of your foot.
3. Tighten the strap at the loosened end of the Velcro
fastener and press the Velcro fastener back on.

BALTICPRO
19
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 training time.
+ Set target time with UP and DOWN buttons (0:00 - 99:00). 1 minute steps.
TIME/500M Your average 500 m time is automatically displayed and permanently
updated.
SPM Strokes per minute.
DISTANCE
+ Display of the Distance.
+ Set the target distance with the UP and DOWN buttons (0 - 99900 m).
100metre steps.
STROKES
+ Display of current strokes.
+ Set the target value with the UP and DOWN buttons (0 - 99990 strokes).
Steps of 10 strokes.

BALTICPRO
20
TOTAL STROKES Counts total strokes.
CALORIES
+ Display of consumed calories.
+ Set calorie target value with the UP and DOWN buttons (0 - 9990). Steps
of 10 calories.
PULSE
+ Display of heart rate.
+ Set target value with UP and DOWN buttons (30 - 240). Steps of 1.
LNOTICE
The heart rate is measured only with a chest strap.
DRAG FORCE Display of the current drag force.
WATT Display of the Watts.
A+ Display of average values for TIME, CALORIES, WATT and PULSE.
RECOVERY
Activate the recovery program, which automatically assesses your
tness immediately after training. The duration of the test is 60 seconds.
LNOTICE
This function requires a chest strap for heart rate measurement.
RESET
+ Press once to reset values in setting mode, press twice to return to
program selection.
+ Press for 2 seconds to reset the console.
START / STOP Start or interrupt the selected training programme.
ENTER
+ Conrm programme selection or setting values.
+ Press during the training, to switch between the displayed function
values.
UP▲/ DOWN▼+ Select settings/values.
+ Increase or decrease function value.
3.2 Button Function