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First Degree Fitness Vortex VX3 FA User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 WELCOME TO YOU VX-3 FA Congratulations on your purchase – Never miss a stroke again with your new Vortex VX-3 FA Indoor Rower, which boasts an industry-first wireless smart handle for instant resistance level change and Fluid Assist® motorised resistance control. Pick up the pace at the press of a button and our wireless smart handle will instantaneously emulate the same resistance you’d feel on the water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........4 Important Electrical Safety Instructions ........5 Get to Know Your VX-3 FA ..............6 Unpacking Your VX-3 FA ..............7 Assembly ..................8 Operating Instructions ............16 Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM) Operation ..... 19 Rower Maintenance ..............

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Note The Following Safety Precautions: Live area and Training area KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 5: Important Electrical Safety Instructions

    Important Electrical Safety Instructions Please read the instructions below before using this appliance to reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire, or injuries. Unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after use, before cleaning, and before changing removable parts. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

  • Page 6: Get To Know Your Vx-3 Fa

    Get to Know Your VX-3 FA Product Specifications Product Class: SC Braking System: Speed Independent Product Net Weight: 66.4kg (146.39lb) Product Gross Weight: 77.3kg (170.42lb) Minimum Safe Operating Surface Area: 312cm (122.83”) Length x 201cm (79.13”) Width Dimensions: 1910mm (75.2”) Length x 820mm (32.28”) Width x 860mm (33.86”) Height Maximum User Weight: 150kg (330lb) Compact Footprint: 2510mm x 1420mm or upright 855mm x 820mm Product Highlights...

  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Vx-3 Fa

    Unpacking Your VX-3 FA Box 2 Contents Box 1 Contents Item Qty. Description Item Qty. Description Mainframe M10x80mm Bolt Left/Right Seat Rail 4mm Allen Key Rower Seat 6mm Allen Key Rear Leg Multi-Tool Funnel and Hose AAA Batteries M6 Washer Touch Up Paint M10 Washer Water Treatment Tablet...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly STEP 1 Remove Mainframe From the Box REQUIRED Remove the Mainframe[1] and all components from Box 1 Mainframe [1] Check all parts against the box contents. Slowly stand the rower mainframe upright. CAUTION Do Not Free The Rowing Handle, Heel Adjuster or Computer Stalk Before The Assembly is Complete.
  • Page 9 Assembly STEP 2 Attach Seat Rails to Frame REQUIRED Align and secure lower attachment points using M10 x 80 Mainframe [1] mm Bolts[11], M10 Nyloc Nuts[8] and M10 Washers[7]. Left/Right Seat Rail [2] 2 x M10 x 80mm Bolts [11] 4 x M10 Nyloc Nuts [8] 4 x M10 Washers [7] CAUTION...
  • Page 10 Assembly Attach Seat Rails to Frame Install lower left Seat Rail[2] using M10 x 80mm bolts[11], Nylock Nuts[8] and M10 Washers[7]. Left Seat Rail Note: 2 x M10x80mm bolts are preinstalled on the seat rails for your convenience Before installation of the Right Seat Rail[2], thread the Bungee Shock Cord through the top of the seat rail, around the Bungee Pulley and out the bottom as shown Bungee Shock Cord...
  • Page 11 Assembly STEP 3 Assemble Rower Seat REQUIRED Install the rower seat[3] onto the rower frame using 4 x M6x20mm bolts[9] and 4 x M6 washers[6] the seat Rower Seat [3] indentation must be facing towards the rear of machine. 4 x M6 x 20mm Bolts [9] 4 x M6 Washers [6] Note: The seat assembly bolts (4 x M6 x 20mm) are pre-installed on the rower seat.
  • Page 12 Assembly STEP 4 Install Rear Leg REQUIRED Mount the Rear Leg[4] onto the seat rails and secure as shown. Rear Leg [4] 5 x M10x47.5mm Bolts [10] Rear Leg 5 x M10 Washers [7] M6x20mm Bolts [9] M6 Washers [6] Install all M10x47.5mm bolts[10] and M10 washers[7] first from the outside to hold the Rear Leg[4] in position.
  • Page 13 Assembly STEP 5 Attach Bungee Shock Cord Connect the bungee shock cord to the seat rail and install the CAUTION rower seat. The bungee shock cord will be under tension when stretching to Install. Do not let go of the bungee while under tension as this could cause injury and/ or damage to the...
  • Page 14 Assembly STEP 6 Complete the Assembly WARNING Lower the rower to the operational position and free the heel Do not free the support plate, Rowing Handle and Computer Stalk mount. rower handle before the bungee shock cord has been correctly attaching (see step 5 of assembly Instructions) Free Computer...

  • Page 15: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Assembly STEP 7 Tank Filling and Water Treatment Connect the rower to the power using the Power Supply[20] CAUTION Use a drop cloth under the tank when filling to avoid damage floor or carpet. Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated on the tank level sticker or water spillage may occur.

  • Page 16: Operation Instructions

    Operation Instructions LONG-TERM WATER TREATMENT The amount of time between water treatments can vary greatly depending on your unit’s location and exposure to sunlight. Typically you can expect to treat your tank water every 12-24 months. If water becomes discolored or shows signs of algae/bacterial growth simply add one Water Treatment Tablet.
  • Page 17 Operation Instructions CHANGING RESISTANCE LEVEL Changing the resistance on your VX-3 FA is very simple with use of the wireless Smart Handle. You can easily increase or decrease resistance level mid workout by adjusting the levels on your Smart Handle or on your Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM).
  • Page 18 Operation Instructions Start Rowing There are six phases to completing a rowing stroke 1. Sit with straight legs and back, leaning forward slightly at the hips with arms out straight and hands level with the lower ribs. Swing back. 2. Legs and back straight, leaning slightly forward from the hips, arms out in front. Lean and slide forward.

  • Page 19: Integrated Performance Monitor (Ipm) Operation

    Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM) Operation Basic Functions GO: Commence rowing to activate or press GO. UNITS: Displays WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m. LEVEL: Adjustable from 1-20. Press + or – to change level. SET: Changes time and distance parameters. PROGRAM: Clears current exercise program. RESET: Press and hold RESET button for 3 seconds to reset all values.
  • Page 20 Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM) Operation RE-CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 1. Preset RESET to clear the monitor. 2. Press and hold SET and LEVEL + for 5 seconds. 3. The display will show CAL. 4. Press SET to start re-calibration OR press any other button to cancel and return to main display screen.
  • Page 21 Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM) Operation PAIRING YOUR SMART HANDLE WITH YOUR IPM NOTE: PAIRING IS ONLY REQUIRED WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE VX-3 FA IN THE SAME LOCATION. Where there are multiple VX-3 FA machines in one location, each fluid rower needs to be assigned a different Fluid As- sist ®...
  • Page 22 Integrated Performance Monitor (IPM) Operation System Health Check 1. Preset RESET to clear the monitor. 2. Press and hold SET and LEVEL DOWN for 5 seconds. 3. The Smart Handle battery status is displayed just below Fluid Assist ® battery level. (Ideal Voltage Range is 2.2V to around 3.3V.

  • Page 23: Rower Maintenance

    Rower Maintenance Tank Belt Adjustment 1. Remove large metal inspection plate. 2. Using a long tool, push out the rear end cap as pictured below left. This will give you access to the tank tensioning bolt (shown lower right). End Cap 4.
  • Page 24 Rower Maintenance 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) 1. Unhook Bungee Cord Hook. Remove 2. Carefully peel back and remove the computer mount with 6mm Allen key. Belt Pulley Sticker.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For further information, manuals and warranty requests visit www.firstdegreefitness.com/support Problem Solution The water tank appears cloudy or tank Check to see that your unit has not been positioned in direct water has changed colour. sunlight as this can impact the water quality. Your tank requires a water treatment every 12-24 months.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Rowing Belt cannot extend to the Rowing Belt needs to be unwrapped 1 turn or, requires an end of rowing stroke or there is no extra wrap on the Rower Belt Pulley. resistance. The computer display is erratic This problem may occur if the gap between sensor and while displaying SPM and 500m times.

  • Page 27: Smart Handle Troubleshooting

    Smart Handle Troubleshooting For further information, manuals and warranty requests visit www.firstdegreefitness.com/support FLUID ASSIST LED INDICATORS Green LED Red LED Issue Action Required Motor OK None Motor OK but requires Perform calibration function on IPM recalibration Flashing Motor/position sensor failure Replace motor module (1s ON/1s OFF) If the motor moves while...

  • Page 28: International 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.
  • Page 29 NOUS CONTACTER Pour le soutien à la clientèle, veuillez visiter firstdegreefitness.com/support TAÏWAN T: +886 3 478 3306 764 Chung Shan South Rd Yangmei Taoyuan Taiwan R.O.C.

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