Content GENERAL INFORMATION Technical Data Personal Safety Electrical Safety Set-Up Place ASSEMBLY General Instructions Scope of Delivery Assembly OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Console Display Button functions User Settings Programmes 3.4.1 Manual Programme - MANUAL 3.4.2 Profile Programmes - PROGRAM 3.4.3 Watt Programme - WATT 3.4.4 User Profile Programmes - PERSONAL 3.4.5 Random Profile Programmes - RANDOM 3.4.6 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes - H.R.C.
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ORDERING SPARE PARTS Serial Number and Model Name Parts List Exploded Drawing WARRANTY CONTACT BX90...
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With cardiostrong® fitness 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.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and first 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION Technical Data LCD display of speed in km/h training time in min training distance in km cadence (rotations 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: Watt: 10 - 350 Watt (adjustable in 5-watt increments)
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 affected 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 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. ⚠...
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.
ASSEMBLY 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 suffocation 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.
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 ⚠...
Assembly Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly in the order given. NOTICE First loosely screw all parts together and check that they fit properly. Tighten the screws using the tool only when you are instructed to do so. Before assembling, first free up a sufficiently large work surface (approx.
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Step 3 Assemble the STABILIZER-BACK [004] with 2 x BOLT [300] tighten firmly. Remove the polystyrene block and place it under the front end of the machine. Step 4 With the front end now raised off the floor remove packing material. Undo 2 x BOLT and remove the transportation tube.
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Step 6 ࣑ ATTENTION: Do NOT force the pedals into their sockets, if they do not screw in easily you may be trying to fit the wrong pedal or you are rotating the pedal in the wrong direction. Thread the pedals onto the crank arms. The pedals are marked with R and L at the screw.
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Step 8 Connect the HAND PULSE CABLE to Console [704] and RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT - CABLE [705] to the Console [718]. Feed excess cable into the hole in the HANDLE BAR POST [002]. Make sure the cable remain undamaged. Check that all connections are correct. Slide the console onto the mounting plate and secure using the 4 x BOLT [307].
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Step 10 Plug the AC ADAPTOR [715] into the mains power socket. Connect the ADAPTOR [715] into the ADAPTOR SOCKET at the front of the machine. The Console [718] should now be working. If not the re-plug all the Console CABLE as shown in steps 8, 9 & NOTICE BEFORE YOU START - Recharge the Battery because your exercise machine...
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Power Functions Adaptor: DC 9 V 1000mA AC Adaptor. Once your exercise machine is fully assembled and correctly positioned then insert the plug-in adaptor socket. The console should automatically power up and all the LCD segments will briefly light up. If there are any problems then please refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on the last page of these instructions for help.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE 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. Console Display Training time displayed during training. TIME Minutes and seconds STOP MODE The STOP MODE Indicator will be lit when you Pause or Stop your workout.
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kilometers or miles (KM or M) Units of measurements (either metric or DISTANCE imperial) depends on your countries standard measurement system. Select one of four Users U1 U2 U3 U4. NOTICE U0 = Guest User. All input data will not be retained. SEX: Male or Female AGE: in Years only HEIGHT: in centimeters or inches (cm or in)
Button functions To activate the RECOVERY Programme that will automatically evaluate RECOVERY your heart rate recovery for one minute immediately after your workout. Reset: Press the RESET Button to reset the console back to the Main Menu. RESET Total Reset: Press and hold the RESET Button for two seconds to totally reset the console.
User Settings When the console powers up the LCD Display will be flashing and requesting data input for the following: USER SELECT U0 or U1~U4 The console can store four sets of personal user data. This stored information will be used in conjunction with the % Heart Rate Programmes and to more accurately calculate Calories (kcal).
3.4.1 Manual Programme - MANUAL The MANUAL Programme has a flat profile and is preset at Resistance Level one. QUICK START Press the START Button to immediately begin your workout. NORMAL START with Target Value options From the Main Menu, press the MANUAL Button to select the MANUAL Programme. Press the UP and DOWN Buttons to select your Resistance Level.
3.4.3 Watt Programme - WATT The WATT Programme is designed to keep your watt output at a constant level you have selected. NOTICE During your workout you cannot adjust the Resistance Levels. WATT TARGET VALUE CHOICE: 10~350 W (in 5 watt steps) From the Main Menu, press the WATT Button to select the WATT Programme.
3.4.4 User Profile Programmes - PERSONAL The console will automatically adjust the Resistance Levels according to the USER PROFILE Programme you design. All four Users have their own USER PROFILE Programme which can only be accessed through the User Select process. From the Main Menu, press the PERSONAL Button to select the USER PROFILE Programme.
3.4.6 Heart Rate Controlled Programmes - H.R.C. ⚠ WARNING Your training equipment is not a medical device. The heart rate measurement of this equipment may be inaccurate. Various factors can affect the accuracy of the heart rate measurement. The heart rate measurement serves only as a training aid. The HEART RATE Programmes are designed to keep your heart rate/pulse at the constant level you have selected.
Recovery Test - RECOVERY With this programme you can easily test your fitness and check your progress. The programme calculates your fitness based on the recovery of your heart rate. It measures your heart rate for one minute after your workout. It is important that you hold the hand pulse sensors or wear a chest strap during this minute.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT General Instructions ࣑ 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 5°C and 45°C. WARNING ⚠...
TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Instructions ⚠ WARNING Do not make any improper changes to the equipment. CAUTION ⚠ Damaged or worn components may affect your safety and the life of the equipment. Therefore, immediately replace damaged or worn components. In such a case, contact the contract partner.
Battery Pack Care & Maintenance Power supply: DC 9 V 1000mA AC Adaptor Please use only the included power supply. Smart Battery Charger The charger stops charging when the battery is fully charged. Therefore, it is okay to charge the charger overnight.
Battery charge 40 %: If the battery warning appears when the display is fully illuminated, the charge level is 40%. Charge the battery for a maximum of 20 minutes after your workout. 30 %: If the battery warning appears when the display is flashing, the charge level is 30% and the console may no longer have sufficient power.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES To make your training experience even more efficient and pleasant, we recommend that you add suiting accessories to your fitness equipment. This could be a floor mat, for example, which makes your fitness equipment stand more securely and also protects the floor from falling sweat, but it could also be additional handrails on some treadmills or silicone spray to keep moving parts in good shape.
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The serial number of your equipment is unique. It's located on a white sticker. The exact position of this sticker is shown in the following illustration. Enter the serial number in the appropriate field. Serial number: Brand / Category: cardiostrong / Ergometer Model Name: BX90 Article Number: CST-BX90...
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Parts List Description Qty. MAIN FRAME HANDLE BAR POST STABILIZER ‐ FRONT STABILIZER ‐ BACK HORIZONTAL SEAT ADJUSTER SEAT POST SEAT HOLDER CRANK ‐ LEFT CRANK ‐ RIGHT HORIZONTAL SEAT ADJUSTER‐ NUT GENERATOR BRACKET MAIN AXLE HANDLE BAR ‐ RIGHT HANDLE BAR ‐...
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PEDAL ‐ LEFT PEDAL ‐ RIGHT FLYWHEEL J - BOLT PLUG DRIVE PULLEY SEAT POST ADJUSTER‐ SLIDERPLUG SEAT POLY V DRVE BELT J2 POLY V DRVE BELT J6 SENSOR ‐ HOLDER WATER BOTTLE HOLDER CRANK PLUG PLUG STABILIZER PADS STABILIZER LEVELER BUSHING HAT COVER SHROUD SMALL ‐...
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WARRANTY Training equipment from Taurus® is subject to strict quality control. However, if a fitness 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. Error Descriptions Your fitness equipment is developed for long-term, high-quality training.
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Warranty Conditions For the warranty to be valid, the following steps must be taken: Please contact our customer service by email or phone. If the product under warranty has to be sent in for repair, the seller bears costs. After expiry of the warranty, the buyer bears the costs of transport and insurance.
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CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE +49 4621 4210-900 80 90 16 50 +33 (0) 172 770033 +49 4621 4210-945 +49 4621 4210-933 +49 4621 4210-698 info@fitshop.dk service-france@fitshop.fr technik@sport-tiedje.de ...
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