Sport-Tiedje CARDIOSTRONG TF70 User manual

CSTTF70.01.05
Assembly and Operating Instructions
TreadmillTF70
Art. No. CST-TF70

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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 18
3.1 Console display 19
3.2 Button functions 20
3.3 Programmes 21
3.3.1 Manual programme 21
3.3.2 Pre-set prole programmes 22
3.3.3 User-dened programmes 23
3.3.4 Heart rate programmes (HRC) 24
3.3.5 Body fat test 25
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 26
4.1 General Instructions 26
4.2 Transportation Wheels 26
4.3 Folding Mechanism 27
4.3.1 Folding Up the Treadmill 27
4.3.2 Unfolding the Treadmill 28
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 29
5.1 General Instructions 29
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 29
5.3 Care and Maintenance 30
5.3.1 Adjusting the Running Mat 30
5.3.2 Re-tensioning the Running Mat 31
5.3.3 Lubricating the Running Mat 31
5.4 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 32
6 DISPOSAL 32

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7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 33
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 34
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 34
8.2 Parts List 35
8.3 Exploded Drawing 38
9 WARRANTY 39
10 CONTACT 41

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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:
+ time
+ speed
+ distance
+ calories
+ incline
+ heart rate
Motor output: 2 HP continuous output (DC motor)
Speed range: 1 - 16 km/h (0.1 km/h steps)
Speed quick keys: 6
Incline range: 1 - 10 % (in 0.5 % steps)
Incline quick keys: 6
Total number of training programmes: 32
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 24
User-dened programmes: 4
Heart rate-controlled programmes: 3
Running surface size (L x W): 1300 mm x 460 mm
Weight and dimensons:
Article weight (gross, including packaging): 82 kg
Article weight (net, without packaging): 74 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): 180 cm x 75 cm x 29 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): 172,50 cm x 80 cm x 131 cm
Folded dimensions (L x W x H): 106 cm x 80 cm x 150 cm
Maximum user weight: 130 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 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.

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1.4 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ 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
+ The treadmill is equipped with high-pressure
shock absorbers that can cause the treadmill
to suddenly open if handled incorrectly.
To avoid possible personal injuries, never
pull on the areas of the treadmill shown in
the illustration. Never try to lift or move the
treadmill at the marked areas.
+ 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.
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2.2 Scope of Delivery
⚠WARNING
Around the treadmill there is a strap that prevents the treadmill from opening during transport.
This strap must be removed before assembly.
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. Then tighten the screws
using the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Mounting the console upright posts
1. At rst, turn carefully both frame upright posts up for the console (VI-B1 and VI-B2). Please
make sure that the cables do not get clamped.
2. Align the holes of the upright posts with those of the treadmill frame.
3. Fix this position with three screws (VI-B22) and three washers (VI-B25) each on each side.
4. Tighten the screws.

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Step 2: Mounting of the covers
1. Place both covers (VI-B3 and VI-B4) on the frame and mount the frame with eight screws (B26).
2. Tghten the screws.

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Step 3: Mounting the handrails
1. Remove the pre-mounted screws (VI-A41) and spring washers (VI-A113) from the console
upright posts.
2. Connect the cable (VI-B33) of the left handrail (VI-B13) with the cable (VI-B35) of the left
console upright post (VI-B1). Now mount the handrail on the console upright post with the
previously loosened screws and spring washers. Please make sure that the cables do not get
clamped.
3. Connect the cable (VI-B34) of the right handrail (VI-B14) with the cable (VI-B36) of the right
console upright post (VI-B2). Now mount the handrail on the console upright post with the
previously loosened screws and spring washers. Please make sure that the cables do not get
clamped.
4. Mount the cup holder (B21) with the screws (B28) on the console upright post.
5. Insert the safety key (VI-C14).

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Step 4: Adjusting the wheels
If the ground should be uneven you can x that by using the adjusting wheels at the mainframe
under the motor.
⚠WARNING
The treadmill is equipped with high-
pressure shock absorbers that can
cause the treadmill to suddenly
open if handled incorrectly. For more
information, refer to the general
assembly instructions.
1. Lift the treadmill at the front and turn
the adjusting wheels.
2. Turn the adjusting wheels clockwise to
lift the treadmill.
3. Turn the adjusting wheels counter
clockwise to lower the treadmill.
Step 5: Adjust the console angle
The angle can be adjusted. When it seems like the console
is not mounted correctly and the angle changes, loosen
both screws (VI-B27) on the back of the console
and remove the cover (VI-C5). You
can adjust the console incline by
tightening or loosening the screw
(VI-C13).
Step 6: Connecting the device to the mains supply
ATTENTION
The device must not be connected to a multiple socket, otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that
the device will be supplied with sucient power. Technical errors can result.
Plug the power plug into a wall outlet that complies with the instructions in the chapter on electrical
safety.
Down Up

Safety Key
Clip
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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.
SAFETY KEY
⚠WARNING
+ For your safety, the device is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP function. The equipment
can only be operated if the safety key is correctly attached to the contact point of the cockpit.
If the safety key is no longer on the contact point, the equipment automatically stops.
Therefore, the Safety Key cord with the clip must be attached to your clothing before every
training session. If you want to quickly stop the treadmill, if you can no longer control the
speed, or if another emergency occurs, remove the safety key from the cockpit using the cord.
+ To enable the safety key to detach from the contact point of the cockpit in the event of a fall,
the safety key clip must be rmly attached to your clothing!
+ Make sure that the safety key is not accessible to children.

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3.1 Console display
CAL Displays the burnt calories from 0 to 999. When a calories target is entered,
it is counted down; otherwise, it is counted up.
TIME Displays the training time from 0:00 to 99:59 minutes. When a time target
is entered, it is counted down; otherwise, it is counted up.
HRP Displays the current heart rate when a compatible chest strap is worn.
SPEED Displays the current speed. Range from 1 to 18 km/h.
DISTANCE Displays the covered distance from 0.00 to 99.9 km. When a distance
target is entered, it is counted down; otherwise it is counted up.
INCLINATION Displays the current incline from 0 to 15%

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3.2 Button functions
AProg Press the PROG button in the start menu to choose the
desired programme.
BMode Conform the current selection; switching the target settings
of single programmes (time, distance, calories).
C Start Start the chosen programme. The optional setting of target
settings (time, distance, calories) is skipped.
D Stop Stops the current training programme.
E Speed +/- Accelerate or slow down the treadmill.
F Speed 3/6/9/12 Quick keys for speed in km/h.
GIncline
up/down Increase or reduce the incline.
H Incline 3/6/9/12 Quick keys for incline in %.
I ODO
Press the SPEED+ and SPEED - buttons at the same time in
the Standby mode for three seconds to get to the odometer.
Here, the total covered distance on th e treadmill is dis-
played. In order to reset the odometer, you press the STOP
button for three seconds.
J OIL Every 100 km the warning OIL is displayed to remind you of
lubricating the running mat.