Natural Power cardio strong CST-NAT User manual

TF
CSTNAT.01.01
NATURALROWER
max. 120 kg
L 210 | B 56 | H 53
~ 30 Min.
CM
32 kg
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-NAT

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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 12
2.3.1 Filling and Emptying of the Tank 14
2.4 Replacement of Batteries 15
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16
3.1 Console Display 16
3.2 Button Functions 17
3.3 First Use 18
3.4 Programmes 19
3.4.1 Target Programme: Distance Workouts 19
3.4.2 Target Programme: Time Workouts 19
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 20
4.1 General Instructions 20
4.2 Transportation Wheels 20
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 21
5.1 General Instructions 21
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 21
6 DISPOSAL 22
5.3 Error Codes and Troubleshooting 22
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 22
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 23
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 24
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 24
9 WARRANTY 25
10 CONTACT WATERROWER 27

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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
©2011 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
+ Intensity
Resistance system: Water resistance
Training programs in total: 2
Target programs: 2
Weight and dimensions:
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging): Box 1/2 approx. 26 kg
Box 2/2 approx. 9,5 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 32 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): Box1/2 approx. 220 cm x 16 cm x 7,5 cm
Box2/2 approx. 93 cm x 58 cm x 49,5 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 210 cm x 56 cm 53 cm
Folding dimensions (L x B x H): approx. 53 cm x 56 cm x 210 cm
Maximum user weight: 120 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
+ 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.
A. Screw (x4)
B. 5mm Allen key
C. Water pump
D. Chlorine tablets
E. Distance piece (x1) with pre-
assembled screws (x4)

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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: Assembly of the tank module
1. Remove the accessories, seat,
tank module, rear distance piece
and rails from the packaging.
2. Attach the tank module to
the wooden rails by loosely
tightening the four screws with
the Allen key.
3. If necessary, loosen the four
front screws and the screws at
the bottom of the foot rest to
align the rails.
4. Retighten the screws.
Step 2: Assembly of the seat onto the rails
1. Place the seat on the rails so that the notch points towards the rear of the rowing machine.
2. Make sure that the guide wheels (the smaller wheels on the bottom of the seat) are located
under the lip seal on the rails.

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Schritt 6: Tightening of the screws
Tighten all screws.
Step 3: Removing of the screws from the distance piece
Remove the four pre-assembled screws from the distance piece.
Step 4: Inserting of the distance piece
1. Place the distance piece between the rails.
2. If necessary, pull the rails slightly apart to t the distance piece into the pre-drilled holes.
Step 5: Assembly of the distance piece
Attach the distance piece to the wooden rails with the Allen key, using the 4 pre-assembled screws
previously removed in step 3.

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2.3.1 Filling and Emptying of 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.
LNOTICE
+ Add a new chlorine tablet approximately every 6 months.
1. Remove the tank plug.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Make sure not to ll the tank
beyond the maximum level
of “19” indicated on the level
indicator sticker (level indicator
sticker is located on the side of
the tank just below the seam).
+ Overlling the tank may lead
to leakage or damage to the
components and thus lead to
expiry of the product warranty.
Fill with water using the pump
provided.
2. Fill in water with the supplied pump.
3. Add a chlorine tablet.
4. Insert the tank plug.
Water level
Recommended water level markings are
between level mark “16” and “18” for a
standard amount of water.

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2.4 Replacement of Batteries
1. Use an Allen key to remove the screws at the top and
bottom of the console.
2. Carefully lift the console o the foot rest.
3. Remove the battery unit that is located in the recess of
the foot rest.
4. Remove the 2 AA batteries and replace them with 2 new
ones.
࣑ATTENTION
In the following step, make sure that no cables are stuck
under the edges of the console.
5. Place the console on the foot rest.
6. Insert both screws and tighten them.

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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
LNOTICE
The console is designed to balance function and ease of use. The console display consists of 4
information windows, 2 selection buttons and 3 navigation buttons.
A: Intensity
+ Displays the intensity of the exercise in dierent units (minutes per
500 metres, metres per second, miles per hour and minutes per 2
kilometres, watts, calories burned per hour)
B: Stroke number + Displays the number of strokes per minute
C: Distance + Displays the covered distance in dierent units (metres, miles,
kilometres and strokes or calories burned)
D: Time + Displays the duration of the exercise in units of hours, minutes and
seconds

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3.2 Button Functions
u
+ Press the u button once to change the intensity units.
+ Press this button twice to change the distance units.
+ Intensity units: Press the u button until the intensity units are displayed.
+ Distance units: Press the u button until the distance units are displayed.
OK
+ Press the OK button to switch on the console.
+ Intensity units: Press OK in the unit display to conrm the desired unit.
+ Distance units: Press OK in the unit display to conrm the desired unit.
+ Distance workout: press OK once the desired training distance has been set.
+ Time workout: press OK once the desired training time has been set.
p+ Press the p button once to set distance workouts.
+ Press the p button twice to set time workouts.
Arrow
buttons
+ Intensity units: Press the arrow buttons in the unit display to select the desired
unit: /500m, m/s, mph, /2km, watts or cal/hr
+ Distance units: Press the arrow buttons in the unit display to select the desired
unit: meters, miles, km, strokes or calories.
+ Distance workout: Press the“up” arrow key to increase the training distance by 50
meters.
+ Distance workout: Press the “down“ arrow button to decrease the workout
distance by 10 meters.
+ Distance workout: Press and hold any of the arrow buttons to scroll faster.
+ Time Workout: Press the “up” arrow button to increase the workout time by 1
minute.
+ Time Workout: Press the “down” arrow button to decrease the workout time by
10 seconds.
+ Time Workout: Press and hold any of the arrow buttons to speed up scrolling.

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3.3 First Use
To switch on the console, press the OK button.
The four information windows show zeros and the console is in standby mode.
LNOTICE
The console switches o automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity.
As soon as you start rowing, the information is displayed.

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3.4 Programmes
The following programmes are available:
+ Distance
+ Time
3.4.1 Target Programme: Distance Workouts
1. Press the p button once until the “Program Workout Distance”
programme is displayed with the distance units.
2. To display the distance units, press the u button.
3. To select the desired unit, use the arrow buttons: metres, miles, km,
strokes, or calories.
4. When the desired unit ashes, press OK.
5. To increase the training distance by 50 metres, press the “up” arrow
button.
6. To decrease the training distance by 10 metres, press the “down” arrow button.
7. To scroll faster, press and hold one of the arrow buttons.
8. As soon as the desired training distance is set, press OK.
The console returns to standby mode at the set distance.
Once you start rowing, the distance is counted down.
3.4.2 Target Programme: Time Workouts
1. Press the p button twice until the “Program Workout Time” programme is displayed with the
time units.
2. To display the intensity units, press the u button.
3. To select the desired unit, use the arrow buttons: /500m, m/s, mph,
/2km, watts or cal/hr.
4. When the desired unit ashes, press OK.
5. Toincreasetheworkout timeby1 minute,pressthe“up”arrowbutton.
6. To decrease the workout time by 10 seconds, press the“down”arrow
button.
7. To scroll faster, press and hold one of the arrow buttons.
8. As soon as the desired training distance is set, press OK.
The console returns to standby mode at the set time.
Once you start rowing, the time is counted down.

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4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
4.1 General Instructions
⚠WARNING
+ The storage location should be chosen so that improper use by third parties or children can
be prevented.
+ If your equipment does not have transportation wheels, the equipment must be
disassembled before transportation.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture, dust and dirt in the selected
storage location. The storage location should be dry and well ventilated and have a constant
ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C.
4.2 Transportation Wheels
࣑ATTENTION
If you want to transport your equipment over particularly sensitive and soft oor coverings, such
as parquet, planks or laminate, lay out the transport route with cardboard or similar to avoid
possible oor damage.
1. Stand in front of the equipment and lift
it until the weight is transferred to the
transportation wheels. After that, you easily
can move the equipment to a new position.
For long transport distances the equipment
should be disassembled and safely packed.
2. Select the new location by following the
instructions in the section 1.33 of this manual.