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Dear Customer, Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand cardiostrong, the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. cardiostrong o ers a wide range of home tness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing machines.
CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Technical data 1.2 Personal safety 1.3 Electrical safety 1.4 Set-up place ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2.1 General instructions 2.2 Faults and Troubleshooting 2.3 Maintenance and service calendar ASSEMBLY 3.1 Package contents 3.2 Assembly instructions OPERATING MANUAL 4.1 Console display 4.2 Button functions 4.3 Turning on the equipment...
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WARRANTY INFORMATION DISPOSAL ORDERING ACCESSORIES ORDERING SPARE PARTS 9.1 Service hotline 9.2 Serial number and model name 9.3 Parts list 9.4 Exploded drawing...
GENERAL INFORMATION Technical data LED display of speed in km/h training time in min training distance in km step rate (revolutions per minute) calories burnt heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap) watt resistance level Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system Resistance level: Watts:...
Personal safety 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.
Electrical safety The equipment requires a 220 - 230V / 50 Hertz mains power supply. The equipment should be connected directly to a grounded plug socket only by means of the power cable supplied. The use of multi-socket adapters or similar is not recommended.
You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use original cardiostrong spare parts.
Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month. In order to be able to guarantee the constructively de ned safety level of this equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner). The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt and sweat using a damp cloth.
Maintenance and service calendar The following routine work must be done in the speci ed time intervals: Part Weekly Monthly 2x annually Annually Display console Tighten the pedals Plastic covers Seat rail Legends: C = cleaning; I = inspect...
ASSEMBLY Package contents The package contains the parts represented in the illustration, including a power cable with mains plug. If one of the illustrated parts is missing, please contact your contract partner. BX30...
Assembly instructions Before starting assembly, look carefully through the individual assembly steps shown and assemble the equipment in the order indicated. Step 1: Assembly of the front and back feet (1) Secure the front (3) and rear foot (2) to the base (1) with each two screws (7), two washers (53), two spring washers (51) and two nuts (6).
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Step 2: Assembly of the saddle (1) Install the seat (10) on the adjustable saddle tube (11) with three washers (12) and three nylon nuts (13) as in gure a. (2) Place the saddle tube (9) in the frame (1). You can move the seat up and down and lock it with the adjusting knob (31);...
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Step 3: Assembly of the console mast (1) Attach the upper cover (28) on the handlebar tube (29); see gure a. (2) Connect the upper console cable (39) with the lower console cable (40); see gure b. (3) Install the handlebar tube (29) on the frame (1) with four screws (20), four washers (53) and four spring washers (51).
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Step 4: Assembly of the handles (1) Attach the handles (36) to the handlebar tube (29) by attaching the cover (42), washers (43), spring washers (44), connectors (45) and the adjusting knob (37). (2) Connect the upper console cable (39) with the hand pulse cable (30) and the console (38).
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Step 5: Assembly of the console bracket and pedals (1) Attach the console bracket (41L) and (41R) to the handlebar tube with the screws (69) and (14). (2) Attach the pedals (46L) and (46R) to the pedal cranks. Step 6: Adjusting the seat position (1) Height adjustment: Loosen the knob and pull it out in order to adjust the height of the saddle tube.
Step 7: Adjusting the handle Rotate the lever on the front of the handle until you can adjust the tilt of the handle. Once the handle is in the desired position, tighten the lever again. Step 8: Transport Pull the handles and tip the equipment forwards. Beneath the front supporting feet you will nd transport wheels, which can be used to easily move the equipment to a di erent place.
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Time display, ascending between 00:00 - 99:59 or Time descending between 00:00 - 99:00. Setting in 1 minute increments Speed Speed display in km/h RPM (cadence; revolutions Display of the step rate with a bar chart per minute) Distance display between 00:00 - 99.99 km; Distance setting in 0.1 km intervals Display of calories from 0 - 9999 calories...
Button functions Determine the body fat percentage: Press the „BODY FAT“ button for two seconds in order to change the user data. Gender A = AGE (age in years) H = HEIGHT (height in cm) W = WEIGHT (weight in kg) Testing the recovery heart rate Reset settings or change to the start screen Start and end training...
Turning on the equipment Connect the power cable. An acoustic alarm will sound. The LCD display will light up completely for two seconds including „E“ (EU) and „K“ (KM) for one second. User pro le Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a user pro le U1 - U4 and press ENTER to con rm.
4.5.1 M - Manual program Select the manual program “M” from the program selection. Next, adjust to the desired resistance level (Level) using the arrow buttons UP and DOWN, and press ENTER to con rm. The resistance level can be adjusted at any time during the workout. If no change is made to the resistance for three seconds, the display changes to the “Watts”...
4.5.3 H.R.C. - Heart-rate controlled programs Use the arrow buttons UP and DOWN to select the heart symbol. Use the arrow buttons UP and DOWN to select the heart-rate programs 55%, 75%, 90% or TA (TA = Target = target heart rate). The heart-rate value is determined automatically based on the age previously entered and is then shown in the display.
4.5.5 U - User-de ned program Use the arrow buttons UP and DOWN to select the user program “U”. Use the arrow buttons UP and DOWN to prepare a USER program. Using the arrow buttons, enter the resistance level for each segment and press ENTER to con rm.
4.5.7 RECOVERY - Recovery rate The RECOVERY function can be used as long as a heart-rate reading is received throughout the workout. After nishing your workout, you can press the RECOVERY button to start a 60-second countdown, during which a heart-rate reading also needs to be received.
WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Heart-rate measuring Pulse measuring via hand sensors The hand sensors integrated in the handles allow you to determine your heart rate. You can measure your heart rate by lightly grasping the sensors with both hands at the same time. Blood pressure changes occur due to the heartbeat. The sensors measure the changes to the electric skin resistance caused by it.
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while exercising. The transmitter turns on automatically once it is put on. In order to allow for a precise measuring, you should moisten the rubber electrodes. This is best done with a special chest strap contact gel, which is also used for ultrasound scans. Note: If you have not been active in doing sports for a longer period of time, you should rst go to your physician in order to discuss your training with them.
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Example: For a 45-year-old man or woman, the maximum heart rate is 175 (220 - 45 = 175). • The fat burning target zone (55%) is at approximately 96 beats/min. = (220 - age) x 0.55. • The cardio target zone (75%) is at approximately 131 beats/min. = (220 - age) x 0.75.
10 tips for e ective ergometer training 1. Set goals What would you like to achieve with your training? Weight regulation, improved stamina, prevent risk of disease, more mobility, cardiovascular training, etc. In order to achieve your long-term training goal, set individual partial goals, e. g., weekly or monthly goals.
9. Workout journal Keep a record of your training sessions. Note the date, resting pulse, active pulse, recovery pulse, resistance level, time, distance, calories burnt and tness level. 10. Reward yourself Do something good for you and your body after training or after achieving a partial goal. Go to the sauna or a swimming pool.
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WEEK 5 + 6 Beginner Advanced Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity 30 min. Moderate speed, keep 40 min. Vary speed, keep resistance low low resistance low 30 min. Moderate speed, keep 40 min. Vary speed, keep resistance low resistance low 30 min.
Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 1. Exercise: Stretching of front thigh / leg extension (quadriceps) • Stable position, grab arches of feet • Pull heel towards buttocks, knee points downwards (no abduction) • Straight upper body, avoid tilting the pelvic forward (hollow back) by tensing the abdominal muscles •...
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3. Exercise: Stretching the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) • Place feet parallel to each other pointing forward, the heels touch the oor • Support yourself on a chair coming from a lunge • Move your body weight to the front leg, press your heel from the rear leg towards the oor and hold the contact •...
WARRANTY INFORMATION cardiostrong‘s tness equipment is subject to strict quality controls. However, if a tness equipment purchased from us does not work perfectly, we take it very seriously and ask you to contact our customer service as indicated. We are happy to help you by phone via our service hotline.
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The terms of use are de ned as follows: • Home use: solely for private use in private households up to 3 hours per day • Semi-professional use: up to 6 hours per day (e. g. rehabilitation centers, hotels, clubs, company gyms) •...
Service outside of the warranty period We are also happy to issue an individual cost estimate if there is a problem with your tness equipment after the warranty has expired, or in cases which do not fall under the terms of the warranty, e. g. normal wear and tear. Please contact our customer service team to nd a quick and cost-e ective solution to your problem.
10 am - 5 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Serial number and model name Before assembling your equipment, nd the serial number on the white sticker and enter it in the appropriate space. Serial number: Brand / category: Model name: cardiostrong ergometer BX30...
Parts list Qty. Description Qty. Description Main frame Upper protective cover Rear stabilizer Handlebar post Front stabilizer Handle pulse Adjustable foot cap Handle pulse cable 600L Left foot cap Ball knob D50*M16*22*D8 1 Right foot cap Nylon nut M10*1.5*10T Domed nut M8*1.25*15L Bolt cap D23*6.5 Square neck bolt Bolt M8*1.25*25...
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Qty. Description Qty. Description Spring washer Spring D2.2*D14*55L D15.4*D8.2*2T Sensor cable 100L Screw ST4*1.41*15L Bearing #6003ZZ Inner tube D66*D50.3*170L Nylon nut 3/8"-26UNF*6.5T Bu er D9*D5.8*13 1 Flat washer D30*D10*3.0T Inner tube D71.5*108L Fixing plate for idle wheel Mushroom Cap D1/1/4"*29L Bolt M5*0.8*10L Bolt M8*52L Plastic at washer...
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