CARDIOSTRONG BALTIC User manual

TF
CSTBALTIC.01.05
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-BALTIC
RowingmachineBALTIC

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.3 Set-Up Place 9
2 ASSEMBLY 10
2.1 General Instructions 10
2.2 Scope of Delivery 11
2.3 Assembly 13
2.4 Further Information 15
2.4.1 Fill and empty the tank 15
2.4.2 Insert and change batteries 16
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
3.1 Console Display 17
3.2 Button Function 18
3.3 Turn On the Machine 18
3.4 Programmes 19
3.4.1 Manual programme 19
3.4.2 Race programme 20
3.5 RECOVERY - Fitness test 20
3.6 Notes on correct rowing 21
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 23
4.1 General Instructions 23
4.2 Transportation Wheels 23
4.3 Folding Mechanism 24
4.3.1 Folding Up the Rowing Machine 24
4.3.2 Unfolding the Rowing Machine 24
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 25
5.1 General Instructions 25
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 25
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 26
6 DISPOSAL 26
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 27

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 28
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 28
8.2 Parts List 29
8.3 Exploded Drawing 31
9 WARRANTY 32
10 CONTACT 34

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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 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, 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 - 38 kg
Box2/2 - 3.2 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 41.5 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): Box1/2 ca. 96 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Box2/2 ca. 140 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm
Set-up dimensions dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 216 cm x 51 cm x 78 cm
Folding dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 115 cm x 51 cm x 148 cm
Maximum user weight: 110 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 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
+ 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.

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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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.

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
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Screws and tools
Illustration Description No.
Illustration No. Description Qty.

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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. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Mounting the base and seat
1. Mount the rear base (4) with four screws (M8 x 1.25 x 15 mm) (69) and washers (78).
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).
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.
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 2: Mounting the slide rail and console
1. 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).
LNOTICE
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.
2. 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).
3. 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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2.4 Further Information
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.

AA Batteries
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2.4.2 Insert and change batteries
LNOTICE
+ Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix old batteries with new ones.
+ Use the same types of batteries. Do not mix alkaline batteries with other batteries.
+ Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
+ Dispose of batteries according to your municipal regulation.
+ Do not burn 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.

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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 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.
3.2 Button Function
3.3 Turn On the Machine
1. Insert two AA batteries. A signal of two seconds sounds while a segment test is done (g. 1).
The display turns to the CLOCK & CALENDAR mode (g. 2).
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2. First you set the year (STROKES); the month
(CALORIES); the day (PULSE) in the time window.
After the conrmation, ALARM ashes. Press UP
to set ON/OFF, the alarm signal. When the signal
is not displayed, press ENTER to get to the next.
When the alarm signal shows ON, press ENTER to
set the alarm times (like time setting). After the
setting, you switch to the sport gures (g. 3).
3. When you are in the SPORT gures, MANUAL &
RACE ash for being selected. Press UP or DOWN to select and conrm all settings with ENTER.
3.4 Programmes
3.4.1 Manual programme
1. In the MANUAL mode, press UP to set the time. Conrm with ENTER. Press UP to set distance,
strokes, calories, pulse, and time. (Once the time is set, the distance can no longer be set. Enter
the time with /16 to change the display, when you are at START. Once the distance is set, the time
can no longer be set. Enter the distance with /16 to change the display, when you are at START.)
You can change the display every 100 metres insofar neither time nor distance have been set.
2. Press START to start the training. STOP is no longer displayed. Press UP or DOWN to select
functions.
When the selected function has counted down to zero or you have pressed stop, the display stops and
shows an average value.
g. 3
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3.4.2 Race programme
1. In the RACE mode, L1 ashes, the TIME/500M is displayed with 8:00. Press UP or DOWN to set L1
to L15 right now. Conrm with ENTER. Then you can set the distance of the race (500 m to 10,000
m) while DISTANCE is lighting up. Press ENTER and the RACE gure is shown on the display.
The values of time TIME/500M are as follows:
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15
8:00 7:30 7:00 6:30 6:00 5:30 5:00 4:30 4:00 3:30 3:00 2:30 2:00 1:30 1:00
g. 7
g. 5 g. 6
2. Press START to start the training. STOP is no
longer displayed. USER & PC is shown on the
display (g. 6). The display stops once you have
reached the distance of the race previously set.
Then„PC WIN“ or„USER WIN“ (g. 7) is displayed
and the energy level is also displayed after six
seconds.
3. Once the race is nished, press START to start a
new race. Press RESET to leave the RACE mode.
3.5 RECOVERY - Fitness test
Keep wearing the chest strap after the training and press RECOVERY. All function displays stop. Only
TIME starts counting down from 00:60 to 00:00. The screen displays your heart rate recovery level
with F1, F2,… to F6. F1 stands for the best mark, F6 stands for the worst result. Continue exercising to
improve your heart rate recovery level. (Press RECOVERY again to return to the main menu.)