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Operation Instructions
The Adjustable Resistance Tank offers a true multi-level experience. Water is moved between the
"storage" and "active" chambers of the Tank. Your new Rowing Ergometer can adapt - at the turn of a dial -
to the resistance preferred by each user in the home environment.
Getting Started
To achieve minimum resistance, select "MIN" on the tank adjuster. It takes 10 strokes to fill the central
(storage) tank, leaving a minimal amount of water in the outer (active) tank. This process is always
required if minimum resistance is desired. Row hard at a steady pace (20 to 25 strokes per minute [SPM])
and put some effort into the stroke, ensuring that good form is maintained. You can make adjustments to the
resistance level while you row. Your Rowing Ergometer will adapt almost instantly to increases in resistance
but will take up to 10 strokes to reduce the effort required, as the central (storage) tank fills up.
Developing Your Routine
Once you have found a level that gives you the exercise required, changes can be made to SPM and to stroke
intensity to further vary your energy input. Interval training is used by most Rowers, where a period of low
intensity is combined with short intervals of high intensity. Your SPIRIT Rowing Ergometer allows for changes
'on the fly', to achieve multi-level resistance profiles during a single workout.
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures
REQUIRED
Siphon [17]
CAUTION
Resistance adjuster must
be set to '10' to allow for
accurate filling capacity.
WARNING
Do not overfill the tank
beyond
the
maximum
indicated level
of
liters. Refer to the tank
level decal on the lower
side of the tank.
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CAUTION
In areas where tap water
quality is known to be
poor, recommend to the
use of distilled water.
INITIAL WATER TREATMENT
Add 1 x Water Treatment Tablet per full tank. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, USE A WATER TREATMENT
TABLET OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT. Your unit purchase includes 4 x Water Treatment
Tablets, which is sufficient for several years of use. To purchase additional chlorine tabs, please consult your nearest
regional dealer/distributor
a) Remove rubber fill plug from the top of the tank.
b) Place a large bucket of water next to the rower. Position the Siphon [17] with rigid
hose in the bucket, and flexible hose in the tank.
Note: Make sure small breather valve on siphon is closed before filling.
c) Squeeze siphon to begin filling. Important: Do not overfill tank.
d) When full, open the valve on the top of the siphon to allow excess water to escape.
e) Once filling is completed follow the water treatment schedule below, then replace
the tank plug.
20
1 : This setting keeps a portion of the water in reserve creating light resistance.
10 : This setting allows the maximum amount of water to reach the flywheel for
Siphon
Tank Plug
28
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