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  • Page 1 Owners Manual...
  • Page 2 Training with the FLUID ROWER 1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your FLUID ROWER exercise program. 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. 3. For further details regarding rowing technique, please visit our inter- national website at www.firstdegreefitness.com CAUTION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation How to Row? How Often? FLUID ROWER Rower Ergometer Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Tank Belt Adjustment Bungee Cord Replacement. Dealer Assistance Required...

  • Page 4: Fluid Rower Box Contents

    FLUID ROWER Box Contents E-520 VX-3 E-520 VX-3 Box 2 Contents E-520 E-520 VX-3 VX-3...
  • Page 5 Item Description Item Description Mainframe M10x70mm bolt for E-520 Left/Right Seat Rail M10x80mm bolt for VX-3 M6 Washer for E-520 Rower Seat M6 Washer for VX-3 M10 Washer for E-520 Rear Leg M10 Washer for VX-3 M10 Nylock Nut Front Leg for E-520 4mm Allen Key AA Batteries 6mm Allen Key...

  • Page 6: Front Leg Assembly For E-520

    Front Leg the Assembly for E-520 Do not free the Rowing Handle, Heel Adjuster or Computer Caution: Stalk before assembly is complete. Mainframe 8x M10x20mm bolt & washer 2x Front Leg Install Legs with Transport Wheels facing forward Tilt Mainframe upward slightly to install the lower leg Requires the Mainframe[1], 2x Front Leg[5], 8x M10x20mm bolt[10] and wash- er[15].

  • Page 7: Attaching Seat Rails To Frame

    Caution: Do not free the Rowing Handle, Heel Adjuster or Computer Stalk before assembly is complete. Rower Belt Pulley Hint: Use mouse pad or soft cloth under rower belt pulley to protect from scratches/scuffing Remove mainframe and all components from mainbox. Check that all parts are pre- sent.
  • Page 8 Attaching Seat Rails to Frame This portion of the assembly requires the Mainframe, 1xLeft/1xRight Seat Rail[2], 2xM10x70mm Bolt for E-520 (2xM10x70mm Bolt for VX-3) [12], Left Seat 4xM10 Nylock nut[16]. Right Seat *Note: 2x M10x70mm bolt for E-520(2x M10x80mm bolt for VX-3)/spacer are pre -installed on the Seat Rails for your con- venience.
  • Page 9 Next, install lower Left Seat Rail[2]. Left Seat Rail M10x70mm bolt for E-520 (M10x80mm bolt for VX-3)[12], Nylock nut[16] and M10 washers[15]. Before installation of the Right Seat Rail, Bungee Shock Cord thread the Bungee Shock Cord through Right Seat Rail the top of the Seat Rail, around the Bungee Pulley and out the bottom as shown.

  • Page 10: Rower Seat Assrmbly For

    Rower Seat Assembly for VX-3 4x M6x20mm bolts and 4x Install the Rower Seat onto the Rower M6 washers Frame using 4x M6x20mm bolts[9] and 4x M6 washers[14]. Rower Seat Rower Seat Frame Completed Rower Seat. Indentation The Seat must be mounted exactly as shown.

  • Page 11: Installing The Rear Leg For

    Installing the Rear Leg for VX-3 Rear Leg[4], 5x10x47.5 bolts[11], 5xM10 washers[15], M6x20mm bolts [9] and M6 washers[14]. Mount the Rear Leg onto Seat Rails and Secure as shown . Install all M10x47.5 bolts first from the outside to hold the Rear Leg in position before securing from the inside with the M6x20mm bolts and M6 washers.

  • Page 12: Attaching Bungee Shock Cord

    Attaching Bungee Shock Cord Connect the Bungee Shock Cord to the Seat Rail as shown. Next, install the Rower Seat as shown below. Bungee Shock Cord w/ Hook End When attaching the Bungee Hook, check that the Shock Cord is running correctly over the Bungee Pulley as shown upper right.

  • Page 13: Installing The Rear Leg For E-520

    Installation Rear Leg for E-520 Seat Indentation CAUTION faces rearward Rower Seat is heavy. Grasp firmly and use both hands to guide the Rower Seat down the Seat Rail. Requires 4x M10x47.5mm bolt[11], 4x 4x M10x47.5mm Bolt and M10 M10 washer[15], 4x M6x20mm bolt[9] Washer and 4x M6 washer[14].

  • Page 14: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation Install 2x AA Batteries WARNING: Do not free the rower handle before Attaching Bungee Shock Cord has been completed. Free Com- puter Stalk Mount Release Rowing Free Heel Support Plate Handle Lower your FLUID ROWER to the operational position and free the Heel Support Plate, Rowing Handle and Computer Stalk Mount to complete the assembly.

  • Page 15: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment Note: A large bucket is required for filling (Not included) In areas where tap water quality is known to be poor, FDF recommends the use of distilled water. Open the rear upper Yellow Tank Plug and insert hose into tank (rotating the impel- ler slightly may be necessary to allow the hose to pass), move the Tank Adjuster Handle to level 20 and begin filling.

  • Page 16: Long Term Water Treatment And Basic Operation

    Long Term Water Treatment: Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets supplied with this ma- chine. For replacement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor. Water treatment schedules for the FLUID ROWER will vary according to the fluid tanks exposure to sunlight, but expect 8-12 months near a bright, sunlit window and 2 years or more for a darker location.

  • Page 17: How To Row

    How to Row? 1. Begin the stroke comfortably forward and push strongly back with your legs while keeping your arms and back straight. 2. Begin to pull your arms back as they pass over your knees and continue the stroke through to completion rocking slightly back over your pelvis. 3.

  • Page 18: Fluid Rower Rower Ergometer

    FLUID ROWER Rower Ergometer Quick start: Provides instant workout information. Just start training to activate. You can choose to change UNITS displayed UNITS: Displays WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m LEVEL: Adjustable from 1-20. Match LEVEL number with resistance level on the Fluid tank. SET: Changes Time, Distance parameters PROGRAM: Clears current exercise program...

  • Page 19: Using The First Degree Fitness Usb Interface

    Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Description: The USB connectivity now built in to all new models of FDF Console and IPM allow you to enhance your exercise experience by connecting to your home PC or Laptop. Using FDF's own sample applications you can exercise while enjoying your favorite movies.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Chart Item Timeframe Instructions Notes Seat and Seat Weekly. Wipe seat rails with a clean, Rails. dry cloth. Lightly spray the in- side of rails with silicone spray. Frame. Weekly. Wipe down with lint free cloth. Tank and Water 12 months to 2 Follow instructions as specified Treatment.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes Rower is in direct sun- Change rower location to reduce direct color or becomes light or has not had wa- exposure to sunlight. Add water treatment cloudy. ter treatment. or change tank water as directed in the water treatment section of this manual.

  • Page 22: Tank Belt Adjustment

    Tank Belt Adjustment Remove large metal inspection plate as shown above. Using a long tool, push out the rear end cap as pictured below left. This will give End Cap you access to the tank tensioning bolt (shown lower right). Loosen both the rear and front tank bolts slightly as shown left.

  • Page 23: Bungee Cord Replacement. Dealer Assistance Required

    Bungee Cord Replacement. Dealer Assistance Required (Expect 2-5 years bungee life in commercial use. Damage during initial rower assembly is not covered under warranty) Unhook Bungee Cord Hook. Remove computer mount with 6mm Allen key. Carefully peel back and remove the Belt Pulley Sticker.
  • Page 24 Feed the new Bungee Cord from below and reattach end strap to the Belt Pulley. Ear Strap Attach the Spacer to the end of the rower pulley and use the “ear” to help thread the strap into the machine. Note that the Spacer may require being tilted just slightly to allow it to pass through.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Metal Frame – 10 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the metal Main Frame of the Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.

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