CARDIOSTRONG BALTIC User manual

TF
CSTBALTIC2BT.01.01
max. 150 kg
L 226 | B 55 | H 65
~ 60 Min.
CM
35 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BALTIC-2BT
Rowing MachineBALTIC

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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 19
3.1 Console Display 19
3.2 Button Functions 20
3.3 Programs 21
3.3.1 Manual Program/Quick-Start Program 21
3.3.2 Interval Programs 21
3.3.3 Target Programs 22
3.4 Notes on correct rowing 23
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 25
4.1 General Instructions 25
4.2 Transportation Wheels 25
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 26
5.1 General Instructions 26
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 26
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 27
6 DISPOSAL 27
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 28

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 29
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 29
8.2 Parts List 30
8.3 Exploded Drawing 34
9 WARRANTY 35
10 CONTACT 37

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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. Further information can be found at
www.sport-tiedje.com or www.cardiostrong.de. We hope you enjoy your training!
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 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.
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 of:
+ Strokes
+ Training time
+ Distance
+ Calories
+ Heart rate
+ Watt
Resistance system: Water resistance
Training programs in total: 9
Quick Start programs/manual programs: 1
Target programs: 5 (including one heart-rate-program)
Interval programs: 3
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): Box 1/2 approx. 38 kg
Box 2/2 approx. 5.5 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 34.5 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): Box1/2 approx. 105 cm x 62 cm x 58,5 cm
Box2/2 approx. 148 cm x 13 cm x 15 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 226 cm x 55 cm x 65 cm
Folding dimensions (L x B x H): approx. 65 cm x 55 x 226 cm
Maximum user weight: 150 kg

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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 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.

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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. 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

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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
+ 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.
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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.
Step 1: Mounting the seat to the rail
1. Remove the screw (K-5) and the spacer (K-4) from the rail (H-1).
2. Slide the seat (I-11) onto the rail (H-1).
3. Mount the spacer (K-4) to the guide rail (H-1) with the screw (K-5).

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Step 2: Mounting the frame part to the rail
1. Mount the frame part (H-6) to the frame part (J-1) with two screws (K-3).
2. Mount the frame (J-1) to the rail (H-1) with four washers (K-2) and four screws (K-1).
3. Tighten everything.

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Step 3: Mounting the console to the tank
1. Connect both cables of the tank with their respective console counter parts (A-1).
2. Place the console on the middle of the tank (B-1).
LNOTICE
Be careful not to pinch the cables when carrying out the next step.
3. Attach the console with the console covering (B-52) using four screws (A-2).

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Step 4: Connecting the tank to the rail
1. Mount the rail (H-1) to the tank (B-1) with ten washers (K-2) and ten screws (K-1).
2. Tighten everything.
Step 5: Alignment of the feet
1. If the oor is uneven, you can stabilize the equipment by turning the two setting screws under
the main frame.
2. Lift the equipment on the desired side and rotate the setting screws under the main frame.
3. Rotate the screws clockwise in order to remove them and to raise the equipment.
4. Rotate them counterclockwise in order to lower the equipment.

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2.1.1 Filling and Emptying the Tank
⚠CAUTION
+ The water in the tank must not be consumed and has to be disposed of after use.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Only ll the tank with tap water. Do not use distilled water.
+ Do not ll the tank above its maximum capacity. This may void the warranty. The maximum
lling capacity 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 from the upper tank
2. Fillingthe Tank: Place the funnel in the tank opening and ll the tank using the pumping siphon
or a measuring cup and a bucket.
3. Emptying the Tank: Place a bucket next to the rowing machine and pump the water with the
pumping siphon from the tank into the bucket.
4. After lling or emptying the tank, insert the ll plug into the tank and wipe o excess water
from the frame.
Water level
The water level indicator is located on the top of the tank. The minimum level for lling is predened.
The resistance is determined by the amount of water in the tank.
࣑ATTENTION
The maximum capacity is 17 litres. Do not ll the tank beyond its maximum value.

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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 + Displays the elapsed or remainig training time (0:00–99:59)
SPM + Displays strokes per minute (0-999)
DISTANCE + Displays the distance traveled so far or the remaining distance (0-9999)
+ Adjustable in steps of 10
WATT + Shows the watt value (0–999)
CALORIES
+ Displays the total amount of burned calories or the amount calories burned so
far
+ Adjustable in steps of 10
PULSE + Displays heart rate (30-230)
+ Adjustable in steps of 1
STROKES + Displays the amount of strokes that have been performed so far or the amount
of strokes that still need to be performed (0–9990)

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3.2 Button Functions
SET
+ Press this button to increase the desired value.
+ In stand-by mode: Press the set button and the mode button simultaneously
for two seconds to switch between meters and miles.
MODE
+ Press this button to conrm your value settings or conrm the program
selection.
+ Press this button during the training to pause it.
+ In standby-mode: Press the mode button and the set button simultaneously
for two seconds switch between meters and miles.
RESET
+ Press this button to reset your value settings or program selection
+ Press this button to go back to the main menu.
+ Press this button for three seconds to reset all current values.
LNOTICE
“Total strokes” is the onkly value that will not be reset. The value will be
reset once the device gets unplugged from the mains.