SPORTSTECH STX300 Stepper User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: SPORTSTECH

SPORTSTECH STX300 Stepper

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Dear customer,
We are pleased you chose a device from the SPORTS TECH product range. SPORTS TECH sports equipment offers you high quality and new technology.
To fully and safely use the potential of your device and to enjoy it for many years, read this manual carefully before starting up and beginning of training. Use the device according to the instructions.
We shall not assume any liability for damages resulting from improper use.

WARNING! Danger from improper use!

Make sure that ALL persons using the device have read and understood this user manual. Keep this manual in a safe place close to the device.
Adhere to ALL Safety Advices in this manual.
NEVER overexert yourself or others when using the device.

Scope of Delivery

Stepper with rotating stroke of the pedals
Integrated training computer (battery operated)
2 elastic ropes
Operating manual

Technical Data

MACHINE

Weight| 2,7 kg (6 lb)
Size| LxWxH = 36 x 26 x 39 cm (14.2 x 10.2 x 15.4 in)
Max. user weight| 120 kg (265 lb)
DISPLAY-COMPUTER

Operating temperature| 0°C..+40°C (32°F..104°F)
Storage temperature| -10°C..+60°C (14°F..140°F)
INFORMATION ABOUT INCLUDED BATTERIES – INFORMATION ACCORDING TO § 4 PARAGRAPH 4 ELEKTROGESETZ

Battery type| LR44
Chemical system| AL Mn Alkaline Zinc-Manganese
Battery manufacturer| Chuangguan Environmental Protection New Energy Electronics Co., Ltd.

Exploded drawing/spare parts list

With the drawing and list, identify the required spare part and note the number.
Contact our customer service and give the number of the spare part.
You find the contact details on the back of the manual or on our website.
Clarify all further steps with our staff.

Under the following link you will find the exploded view and the spare parts list:
https://service.innovamaxx.de/stx300_spareparts

Further information

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Link to the videos:
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Important Safety Information

WARNING! Danger from improper use!

Read all instructions and safety notes before using the device. Follow them carefully.
Danger of health damage or even death due to improper or excessive training!
The device is not suitable for medical purposes and high accuracy applications.
Also apply common sense to prevent risks.

GENERAL PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING! Overexertion can lead to permanent harm or even death. Prevent overexertion of yourself or anyone else on the training device!

Only persons who are physically and mentally fit may use the training device. Persons with disabilities may only use the device with suitable supervision and assistance.
Always consider the individual basic fitness and daily form of the person exercising.
Use the pulse rate and the general well-being to assess this. Pulse reading systems may be inaccurate.
Do not continue training if you feel unwell, weak, have aching limbs, chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath or similar.
If necessary, seek medical advice before training; especially when you are older or have medical problems, or when you have only little experience in physical training.
The maximum permitted weight for using the training device is 120 kg (265 lb).

PREPARING THE TRAINING DEVICE

SHORTLY AFTER UNPACKING

DANGER! Risk of suffocation! After unpacking for the first time, keep plastic bags and the like away from children and pets.
Keep the packaging material during the return period to facilitate a possible return of the goods.
Dispose of the packaging material later in accordance with local regulations (e.g. recycling).

GENERAL

Only use the device indoors on a firm and level surface.
Place a suitable mat under the device, which protects the floor from mechanical damage, and also in the unlikely event of a damping cylinder defect with escaping oil.
Ensure a minimum free space of 2 meters (6.5 ft) around the training device.
Apply the training device only for private use, but not for commercial use.
Do not attempt any maintenance or adjustments other than those described in this manual. In case of any problems, stop using the device and consult an Authorized Service Representative.
Before each training session, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened. Re-tighten, if necessary.
Make sure that there is no play between the pulley and the rope: always tighten the set screw at least enough to prevent the rope from slipping out of the pulley groove.

PRECAUTIONS DURING THE TRAINING

Always warm up sufficiently before exercising and cool down after the training.
Do not continue the training in case of limb pain, chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath or similar.
Seek medical advice before continuing.
Note that pulse readings can be inaccurate.
Wear clothes tight enough to avoid getting caught by machine parts. Use hair protection if you have long hair.
Keep children and animals away from the device.
Only one person at a time may use the training device.
Perform all movements carefully: Avoid accidentally bumping the training device.
When getting onto or off the device, one pedal must always be in the lowest position.
Make sure to stand safely on this pedal and that you can keep your balance.
During training and for some time after, do not touch the damping cylinders as they become hot during operation.

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT AND STORAGE

Perform maintenance tasks and adjustments regularly, but only according to the instructions.
Allow the damping cylinder to cool down after training.
Store the device out of the reach of children and animals.
Store the device dry, clean and protected from frost, heat and sunlight.

SAFETY STICKERS

The safety stickers must be at the positions shown in the following figure.

Make sure they are always intact and fully readable.

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Overview

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Using the training computer

You can also use the stepper without the training computer. However, your training successes are only measured and recorded with the computer switched on.

Press the red button to switch on the computer.
If you do not use the stepper for 5 minutes, the computer switches off automatically.

DISPLAY: TOP LINE

The display of the computer has two lines. In the top line appears:

STOP: The computer registers that you are taking a break from training.
CNT: Total number of steps

DISPLAY: BOTTOM LINE.
A small black arrow points to the current display value. In ‘SCAN’ mode, the display value changes every 4 seconds. To switch between the display values and to switch the SCAN mode on and off, briefly press the MODE button.

TIME: training time completed – from 0:00 to 99:59 minutes
STRIDES / MIN: number of steps (per minute) extrapolated
CAL: Number of calories burned – 0 to 9999 (estimated value)

RESET COUNTER

Press the ‘MODE/RESET’ button for about 3 seconds until all symbols on the display light up: All values are reset.

Inserting / replacing battery

Lift the computer upwards out of the frame and turn it over. Note the cable on the underside.
Replace or insert battery (type: LR44). Pay attention to the correct polarity!
Carefully reinsert the computer into the frame.

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Training

GENERAL NOTES

Notice that the pedals move up and down, but also make a slight sideways movement: The lower pedal points slightly outwards.
Before you start your exercise programme, seek sound medical advice. Tell the health professional which device you would like to train with. Show this instruction manual to the health professional.
If you feel unwell or suffer from certain illnesses or injuries, do not perform any exercises. Check this with your doctor.
Appropriate training can strengthen circulation and muscles and improve well-being. However, overexertion can be harmful. We recommend monitoring the pulse; see chapter 8.4.
Avoid exercising immediately after eating or when tired.
First warm up in a suitable way with stretching exercises (see chapter 8.3).
Exercise for a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes at first. Never overexert yourself. If you like to increase the intensity, do this very slowly.
In any case, do not forget to take the necessary breaks.

RECOMMENDATION ON THE TRAINING RHYTHM:

3 days training (consecutively) – 1 day rest – 2 days training (consecutively) – 1 day rest

SPORTSTECH LIVE APP

The Sportstech LIVE App offers you, among other things:

Individual workouts with professional trainers
Landscape and outdoor videos
Determining training priorities
Training data in real time
Training history and metrics
Compete with others in Competition Mode – collect trophies in Ranking
Equipment-independent workouts e.g. for yoga
Delicious and varied cooking recipes
…and much more!

Information here: https://contact.innovamaxx.de/sportstech/support/

STRETCHING FOR WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

To begin your training session, do some stretching. Never overstretch your muscles.
We recommend to perform each of the following excercises 10 times and to repeat the complete cycle up to five times. Then make your training according to your personal fitness level.
After training, also do stretching excercises to properly cool down.

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SELECTING AND MONITORING THE TARGET PULSE

The pulse rate in BPM (‘Beats per Minute’) indicates very well if you are training according to your target and your current personal fitness level. The BPMs for the targets depend not at least on the age. You should monitor your pulse in a suitable way.
Many Sportstech devices show the pulse range that you are currently in not only as a numeric value, but also by means of colours – based on the maximum heart rate (‘MHR’) typical for your age.
Always adhere to the following notes:

WARNING! Danger of health damage or even death due to incorrect or excessive training!

Prevent overexertion! Always respect individual, current fitness levels. Pay attention to body signals!
Pulse measurement systems can be inaccurate.
The training target ranges are only average guidelines that must be adapted to the individual constitution. Medically well-founded support is recommended here!

Select a guide value for your target pulse as follows:

Select your age in the graphic on the right.
Below, your age-typical maximum pulse (MHR) is shown as an estimated value.

The Selection graph allows to determine a Target pulse range.

From your age value, go up into the colour field which corresponds to your training target.
Then go straight to the left and read the target pulse from the scale.

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In any case:

Check if the determined target pulse suits your needs. If not, re-adjust it until you’ve found your individual optimum value.

USING THE STEPPER

Be sure to follow the safety instructions in chapter 4 and the general training instructions in chapter 8.1.

CLIMBING ON

Press a pedal down with the foot. Place one foot on the lower pedal.
Carefully place the other foot on the upper pedal. Ensure balance in the process.

DESCENDING

Standing on the device, press one pedal down.
First descent from the upper pedal, ensuring balance.
They also get off the lower pedal.

WHICH MUSCLE GROUPS ARE LOADED?

Stepper only: mainly leg and buttock muscles
Elastic ropes only: mainly arm and shoulder muscles
Stepper and elastic ropes combined: Legs, buttocks, arms, shoulders

POSTURE DURING TRAINING WITH THE STEPPER

Keep as upright and straight as possible; do not form a hollow back.
When stepping, do not touch down with the pedals on the base frame if possible: shift the load from one leg to the other just before touching down.
When the arms are free, bend them slightly and move them in rhythm in front of the upper body.

SETTING TRAINING RESISTANCE AND STEP AMPLITUDE

With the adjusting screw on the underside of the device, you determine the training resistance and step amplitude by changing the distance between the pulley and the bearing of the pedals.
CAUTION! Risk of property damage!
Make sure that there is no play between the pulley and the rope: Always tighten the set screw at least enough to prevent the rope from slipping out of the pulley groove.
Increasing resistance and decreasing amplitude:
Turn the screw clockwise
Decreasing resistance and increasing amplitude:
Turn the screw anticlockwise. Do not loosen too much.

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USING ELASTIC ROPES

WARNING! Risk of injury and property damage.
It is essential to also observe the safety instructions in chapter 4 and the general instructions for training in chapter 8.1.

ATTACHING ELASTIC-ROPES

Attach the snap hook of the first elastic rope in the
eyelet at the base frame. Make sure that it is firmly and safely hooked in.
Check the condition of the hook, the handles and especially the elastic rope before each use. In case of damage, do not continue to use.

HAND & BODY POSTURE WHEN TRAINING WITH ELASTIC ROPES

Hold the handles horizontally with your hands. Do not bend your wrists! Always hold the elastic ropes tightly.
Keep arms tense.
Perform all movements consciously.
Stretch elastic ropes to a maximum of 185 cm; do not overstretch. Risk of injury!

EXERCISES

We recommend 3 rounds, repeating each exercise about 6 to 10 times.
However, never overexert yourself!
You can vary many exercises by turning the palms the other way. Please note, however, that the amount of force required for the respective exercise can change significantly.
In any case, keep the wrists horizontal and always hold the handles firmly.

Bend arms and perform stepping.
- Hold the handles with the back of the hand facing down. Bend arms at hip level.
- Raise one hand to the shoulder. At the same time, press the foot down on the other side.
- Lower the hand evenly and bring the foot back up.
- Repeat the movement alternately.
Training shoulder area (without stepping)
- Hold the handles with the back of the hand facing upwards at hip level.
- Pull one hand up to the chin. Keep the back of the hand facing upwards.
- Move the other hand downwards at the same time.
- Repeat the movement alternately.
Lift arms and perform stepping.
- Hold the handles with the back of the hand facing upwards at hip level.
- Press elbow to the side of the upper body.
- Raise one arm stretched in front of the body.
- At the same time, press the foot down on the other side.
- Repeat the movement alternately.
Training back, shoulder, chest
Hold the handles with the back of the hand facing upwards at hip level.
Start stepping.
Raise left and right arm simultaneously outstretched to shoulder height
Lower the arms evenly again.
Repeat the movement.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING! Risk of burns! The damping cylinders get hot during training. After training, allow the device to cool down before transport, cleaning and maintenance.

CLEANING

Clean the stepper after training with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
Do not use aggressive, corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
Never allow moisture to enter the computer.

CHECKS

Before each use, check that all parts of the device are in perfect condition. This applies especially, but not only, to:
- All connecting parts between base frame, dampers and pedals; especially plastic washers
- the elastic ropes; i.e. ropes, handles and snap hooks
- Resistance rope, pulley and attachment: Must be intact and without play.
If you notice possible or actual damage, do not continue to use the device under any circumstances.
Contact our customer service. You will find the contact details on the back of this manual.

LUBRICATING

If the stepper makes louder noises during operation, put a small amount of viscous grease in the groove of the pulley so that it is distributed when the pulley is moved during exercise (see illustration on the left).

Troubleshooting

Problem	Potential Causes	Solutions

No display in the computer or steps are not counted

| Battery is empty or missing| Replace battery (see chapter 7)
Loose plug connection| Connect plug correctly
Connecting cable is pinched or damaged| Free the connection cable; replace if damaged
Electronics are damaged| Replace training computer
Magnet or magnetic sensor is loose| Attach magnet or sensor

Loud noises and/or unsteady running

| Loose screws| Tighten screws
Deflection pulley of the resistance rope has too much play| Ensure that the resistance rope lies safely and without play in the groove of the deflection pulley.
Lack of lubrication| Lubricate the roller as described in chapter 9.3.

In all cases of doubt, contact our customer service. You will find the contact details on the last page.

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Disposal

Dear customers,
As an end user, you are legally obliged to collect waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries as well as accumulators separately from municipal waste. We want to make this as easy as possible for you. Please note the information on this page and on the back.

Notes on EU directive 2012/19/EU – in Germany implemented in ElektroG (Law about electric and electronic devices); elsewhere implementation may differ)
We advise owners of electric and electronic equipment that waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately from municipal waste in accordance with the applicable legal regulations. The symbol of a crossed-out garbage can, which is shown on waste electrical and electronic equipment, also indicates the obligation to collect this waste separately.
Notes on disposal and symbols for an electrical appliance based on EU Directive 2006/66/EU (in Germany in accordance with the Battery Act (BattG); elsewhere, implementation may differ) Old batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste. As an end user, you are legally obliged to return used batteries. The symbol with the crossed-out garbage can means that you are not allowed to dispose of old batteries in the household waste.

Use the official collection points for this, such as the collection points of public waste disposal carriers. You can also return used batteries to retail outlets, provided they sell batteries. If the symbol Cd, Hg, or Pb is displayed under the symbol of the crossed-out garbage can, this is an indication that the battery contains either cadmium, mercury or lead. These are toxic heavy metals that not only pose significant risks to the environment but also to human health.

Recycling loop
Packaging material can be conveyed back to the raw material cycle. Dispose of packaging material in accordance with legal provisions. Information can be retrieved from the return or collections systems of your community.

Conformity
Sportstech Brands Holding GmbH hereby declares the conformity of the device with applicable standards and directives. The complete declaration of conformity is available at the following URL:
https://sportstech.link/stx300_conformity