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USER GUIDE
PACIFIC AR
NEWPORT AR
DAYTONA AR

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE PACIFIC AR NEWPORT AR DAYTONA AR...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of Rower. FIRST DEGREE FITNESS is proud to present the Rower as a home use product featuring patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance. Follow all instructions carefully for correct assembly, tank filling, water treatment, service and safety. Access to our world-wide distributor and service network is available at www.firstdegreefitness.com...
  • Page 3 Training with the Rower 1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your Rower exercise program. 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. 3. For more detailed rowing techniques, please refer to our international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com CAUTION...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Removing/Changing Tank Water………………………………………………… Slider Footplate……………………………………………………………………. How to Row?.................. How Often?..................Computer Operation……………………………………………………………... Using the FIRST DEGREE FITNESS USB Interface……………………….. Detaching the Fluid Rower Belt………………………………………………… Reattaching the Fluid Rower Belt……………………………………………… Removing the Bungee Shock Cord…………………………………………….. Replacing the Bungee Shock Cord…………………………………………….. Maintenance……….………………………………………………………………..
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety Information • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The Rower is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual. • UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 6 • Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that FIRST DEGREE FITNESS equipment is used properly to avoid injury. • Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Specifications Fluid Rower is not suitable for therapeutic purposes. Product Class Braking System Speed Independent Product Gross Weight 63.05lb (27.6kg) Max User Weight 330lb(150kg) Minimum Safe Operating Surface Area 125.59”(319cm)Length x 67.71”(172cm) Width 78.35” (199cm) Length x 20.47” (52cm) Width Dimensions x 22.04”...
  • Page 8: Fluid Rower Box Contents

    Fluid Rower Box Contents Box 1 Contents Box 2 Contents Item Qty. Description Item Qty. Description Main Frame M8x15mm Rear Leg Bolts Seat Rail (Boxed Separately) M6x10 Countersink Bolts Fluid Rower Seat M10 Dome Nut Rear Leg M10 Nylock Nut Rubber End Cap Multi-Tool Internal Seat Rail Bracket...
  • Page 9: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Installing the Seat and Rear Leg to Seat Rail Install the Rower Seat[3] onto the Seat Seat Rail Rail[2] as shown, with seat indentation facing rearward Rower Seat ndentation Underside of Next, install Rear Bumpstop [7] on Beveled edge Seat Rail underside of Seat Rail using 2x M6x10mm Bolts[15].
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions Internal Seat Rail Bracket Tip: Install front M8x15mm bolt[14] and M8 washer[10] first. Rear Leg Mount Rear Leg as shown, aligning the M8x15mm Bolts[14] and M8 Washers[10] up through the Rear Leg, the bottom of the Seat Rail and threading into the Internal Seat Rail Bracket as illustrated.
  • Page 11 Assembly Instructions Installing the Seat Rail to Mainframe M10x95mm Bolt[13] , 2xM10 Washer[9] and M10 Dome Nut [16] Align Seat Rail and Mainframe here. Insert the Seat Rail until it just slightly protrudes behind the Footplate. Shown here is the installation/alignment point for the M10x95mm Horizontal Seat Rail Bolt, M10 Washer and Dome Nut.
  • Page 12: Fine Tuning The Fluid Rower

    Fine Tuning the Fluid Rower The Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt is designed to hold the mid leg 3-5mm off the ground when the Fluid Rower is un-weighted, and just slightly touch the ground during a rowing stroke. Tighten the assembly until the Mid Leg begins to lift off of the ground as shown below. If excessive head shaking/hopping occurs during rowing, the likely cause is the Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt being out of adjustment.
  • Page 13: Adjustable Resistance (Ar) Tank

    Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank The Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank, developed and patented by FIRST DEGREE FITNESS, offers a true multi-level experience. Water is moved between the "storage" and "active" chambers of the AR Tank. Your new Rowing Ergometer can adapt - at the turn of a dial - to the resistance preferred by each user in the home environment.
  • Page 14: Note On Filling The Ar Tank

    Note on Filling the AR Tank Important: Please Read Before Filling Tank: Caution: When filling the AR tank, the adjuster handle must be set to the “MAX” position as shown to allow accurate fill levels. Using any other setting other than “MAX” will result in inaccurate fill levels and in extreme cases could cause leakage to occur during use or when stored in the standing position.
  • Page 15: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures Note: 17 liters of water is required Siphon for maximum filling. Fill tank with adjuster handle set Tank Plug to “MAX” only. 1. Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank. 2.
  • Page 16: Removing/Changing Tank Water

    Removing/Changing Tank Water Set Adjuster handle to “MIN” Row a minimum of ten complete strokes before commencing tank draining. Remove tank plug, insert rigid end of siphon into tank and begin draining. NOTE: Approximately 40% of tank water will remain. It is not possible to completely drain the A/R tank without disassembly.
  • Page 17: Slider Footplate

    Slider Footplate Item Description Mounting Pegs Footstrap Slide The Slider Footplate is designed to fit a wide range of foot sizes, and is very simple to use. To adjust, lift the top of the sliding portion of the footplate and slide up or down. The numbers 1-6 represent a guideline from which the proper length can be determined.
  • Page 18: 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. Catch Recovery Drive Finish Catch Catch and Upper body tips Pull through Comfortably Push with the begin again. forward over legs while arms with arms and...
  • Page 19: Computer Operation

    Computer Operation Functions Auto Start: Commence rowing to activate. Reset all values: Press and hold RESET button for 3 seconds. Distance: Each single press of RESET adds 100m distance, up to 1000m then adds 500m. Auto-Pause: A temporary halt in exercise will result in the following: For over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes: a)SPM/500METER/WATT to zero.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Detaching The Fluid Rower Belt

    Detaching the Rower Belt Bungee Shock Cord Bungee Attachment Point 1.To detach belt, simply pull beyond the range of the normal rowing stroke until the belt detaches from the Belt Bungee Pulley. Tip: You’ll hear the Velcro separating just before the belt detaches. 2.Cut plastic tie holding bungee at the Bungee Attachment Point, pull the Cord through all three pulleys and leave excess on top of the tank for now.
  • Page 22: Reattaching The Fluid Rower Belt

    Reattaching the Rower Belt Begin reattaching the Rower Belt by Velcro facing threading around the Rower Belt Pulley upward with the Velcro side facing upward as illustrated. Next, thread the Belt around the Idle Wheel as shown. Once around the Idle Wheel, attach the Rower Belt to the Belt/Bungee Pulley.
  • Page 23: Removing The Bungee Shock Cord

    Removing the Bungee Shock Cord Upper Frame Plug Move the Rowing Handle to it’s farthest forward point on the Mainframe, then cut the plastic end tie and follow the drawing above for bungee removal. Next, remove the Upper Frame Plug to allow the Bungee Shock Cord to be threaded through the top of the frame.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    FIRST DEGREE FITNESS equipment. FIRST DEGREE FITNESS is not responsible for performing regular inspection and maintenance actions for your machines. Instruct all personnel in equipment inspection and maintenance actions and also in accident reporting and recording.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes color or Fluid Rower is in direct Change Rower location to becomes cloudy. sunlight or has not had reduce direct exposure to water treatment. sunlight. Add water treatment or change tank water as directed in the water treatment section of this manual.
  • Page 26: Optional Fixture Kit Installation

    Optional Fixture Kit Installation 1. Install the Z bracket onto the Storage Base. Note: Do not tighten the Knob and the Bolt. 2. Install the bracket onto the rower as shown. . Tighten the Z Bracket knob to fix to the rower.
  • Page 27: Product Exploded Diagram

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  • Page 30: Warranty

    Metal Frame – 5 Year Limited Warranty FIRST DEGREE FITNESS will repair or replace the metal Main Frame of the Fluid Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 5 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.
  • Page 31 CONTACT US For customer support please visit firstdegreefitness.com/support TAIWAN T: +886 3 478 3306 764 Chung Shan South Rd Yangmei Taoyuan Taiwan R.O.C.

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