TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin .................... 3 Important Safety Instructions ................ 4 ERG600W Assembly Instructions ................ 8 Tank Guide ...................... 1 3 Adjustment Guide .................... 1 4 Operation of Your Rower .................. 1 8 General Maintenance .................. 22 Exploded View Diagram .................. 23 Parts List ...................... 24 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty .............. 32 ATTENTION ...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for choosing the Xterra ERG600W Rower. We take great pride in producing this quality product and hope it will provide many hours of quality exercise to make you feel better, look better, and enjoy life to its fullest. It's a proven fact that a regular exercise program can improve your physical and mental health. Too often, our busy lifestyles limit our time and opportunity to exercise. The Xterra ERG600W Rower provides a convenient and simple method to begin your assault on getting your body in shape and achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle. Before reading further, please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled. Read this manual carefully before using the Xterra ERG600W Rower. Although Dyaco Canada Inc. constructs its products with the finest materials and uses the highest standards of manufacturing and quality control, there can sometimes be missing parts or incorrectly sized parts. If you have any questions or problems with the parts included with your Xterra ERG600W Rower, please do not return the product. Contact us FIRST! If a part is missing or defective call us toll free at 1‐888‐707‐1880. Our Customer Service Staff are available to assist you from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Be sure to have the name and model number of the product available when you contact ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ‐ Read all instructions before using this equipment. Do not operate the rower on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and rower may result. Before beginning this, consult a physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre‐existing health conditions. Keep children under the age of 13 away from this machine. There are obvious pinch points and other caution areas that can cause harm. Keep hands away from all moving parts. Never drop or insert any object into any openings. Do not use outdoors. Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your rower. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue or injury. This equipment is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their safety. User weight should not exceed: 300 lbs (136 kgs) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ‐ THINK SAFETY! CAUTION!! Please be careful when unpacking the carton. ...
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WARNING DECAL REPLACEMENT The decal shown below has been placed on the rower. If the decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer Service Department toll‐free at 1‐888‐707‐1880 to order a replacement decal. customerservice@dyaco.ca 5 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ERG600W PRE‐ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 1 Main Frame 1 2 Front Stabilizer 1 4 Rear Stabilizer 1 3 Slide Rail 1 25 Left End Cap 1 26 Right End Cap 1 46 Console 1 82 Rail Endcap L 1 83 Rail Endcap R 1 35 Stopper 2 36 Seat 1 77 Funnel ...
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ERG600W ASSEMBLY PACK CHECKLIST S t o p p e r 2pcs #58 M8*15 4pcs #60 M8*15 14pcs #66 M8*15 4pcs #68 M4*12 2pcs #71 OD20*ID8.5*1.5 16pcs S5 1pc #75 S13-17 1pc e n d c a p L #82 Rail R a i l e n d c a p R #87 OD16*ID8.5*1.5 2pcs ...
ERG600W ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS #66 M8*15 4pcs #71 OD20*ID8.5*1.5 4pcs #75 S13-17 STEP 1: NOTE: We recommend having 2 people to assemble the product. 1. Turn over the Slide Rail (No. 3) as above. 2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (No.4) to the Slide Rail (No.3) with 4 Washers (No.71) and 4 Outer Hex Screws (No.66). 3. Tighten with Spanner (No.75). customerservice@dyaco.ca 8 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ERG600W ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS #68 M4*12 2pcs S13-17 STEP 2: 1. Attach L & R End Caps (No.25 & 26) to Front Stabilizer (No.2). Then tighten with 2 Cross Screws (No.68) using Spanner (No.75). customerservice@dyaco.ca 9 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ERG600W ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS #60 M8*15 8pcs #71 OD20*ID8.5*1.5 8pcs STEP 3: 1. Keep the Main Frame (No.1) upright. 2. Attach Front Stabilizer (No.2) to Main Frame (No.1) using 8 Washers (No.71) and 8 Screws (No.60). 3. Tighten with Allen Wrench (No.74). Note: You can put 3~4 screws into the holes first and start tightening by hand. After all the screws are put in, then tighten with the tool. customerservice@dyaco.ca 10 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ERG600W ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS S t o p p e r 2pcs # 5 8 M 8 * 1 5 4 p c s # 6 0 M 8 * 1 5 2 p c s # 8 7 O D 1 6 * I D 8 . 5 * 1 . 5 2 p c s # 7 4 R a i l e n d c a p L 1 p c...
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TANK GUIDE ‐ HOW TO FILL AND EMPTY THE TANK 1. Remove the Fill Plug (No.33) from the Upper Tank Cover (No.12). 2. To fill tank with water, refer to Fig. A. Insert the Funnel (No.77) into the tank, then use a cup or the Siphon Pump (No.76) and a bucket to fill the tank. Use the water level gauge on the side of the tank to measure desired water level in the tank. 3. To empty the tank, refer to Fig. B. Place a bucket next to the rower, and use the Siphon Pump (No.76) to pump out the water from the tank into the bucket. 4. Insert the Fill Plug (No.33) into the Upper Tank Cover (No.12). Wipe excess water off of the frame. NOTE : Fill the tank only with tap water. Add 1 water‐purification tablet (1 packet is included.). Never use pool chlorine or chlorine bleach. This will damage the tank and void the warranty. Add a water purification tablet every 6 months or as needed. If water remains cloudy, replace the water in the tank. ...
ADJUSTMENT GUIDE There are 3 hooks (A, B, C) for the bungee cord, located on the inside of the frame under the water tank. If you hook the bungee cord on to B or C, it increases the assisted return of the mesh belt. C is the fastest return. Use caution when adjusting the bungee cord. customerservice@dyaco.ca 14 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ADJUSTMENT GUIDE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT The pedal strap is adjustable and can be personalized to fit the user’s foot size. To adjust the pedal strap, remove the Velcro end of the strap from the mesh side by pulling it upward then to the left. Once removed, you may increase the opening of the pedal strap by pulling the mesh end up and to the right.
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ADJUSTMENT GUIDE ADJUSTING THE BALANCE Adjust the End Caps on the Rear Stabilizer (No.4) of the machine if the machine is unbalanced during use. CAUTION! Moving parts, such as the seat, can crush and cut. Keep hands clear of the Slide rail during use! customerservice@dyaco.ca 16 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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ADJUSTMENT GUIDE STORAGE CAUTION! Move the Seat (No.36) to front of Slide Rail (No.3) first or it will glide down when raising the rower up! CAUTION! Move with caution when you raise the rower up, as your head may touch the Rear Stabilizer (No.
OPERATION OF YOUR ROWER GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL ERG600W CONSOLE Our computerized display console on the Water Rower allows the user to tailor a personalized workout by monitoring their progress. During a workout, the display console will alternately and repeatedly display the Time, Time/500M, SPM, Distance, Strokes, Total Strokes, Calories Burned and Pulse (all of the above). Key Functions FUNCTIONAL BUTTON: UP▲/ DOWN▼: Press these two buttons to scroll through available selection. To adjust the function value upward and downward. ENTER: To confirm your selection ...
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TOTAL STROKES: Accumulates total strokes from 0 up to 9999. CALORIES: Set target CALORIES by pressing UP or DOWN buttons (10Cal ~9990Cal), 10 Cal increments. PULSE: In Manual Mode, Set target value by pressing up/down mode from 30 to 240, 1 BPM increments. The computer will display user’s heart rate during training. When reach target value, computer will beep until change to other mode or take off Chest belt, also the Pulse will blink. The pulse measurement function is only used by chest strap system. CALENDAR: The computer will display year, month, and day when computer is in sleep mode. TEMPERATURE: ...
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3. When you enter into the SPORT screen, MANUAL and RACE will blink. Press UP or DOWN to select MANUAL or RACE. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. (1) MANUAL (Fig.4): There are 2 options in MANUAL mode. A. The computer can be set to countdown. When you select MANUAL, the value of TIME will start to flash. Press UP to set the value of TIME to countdown. Press ENTER to confirm it. If you do not want to set the value of time to COUNTDOWN, press ENTER to go to the next function. You can set the values for DISTANCE, STROKES, CALORIES, or PULSE. (You can only set the value for one function to countdown. For example, if you have set the target value for TIME, then DISTANCE can’t be set.) Press START button to start. The STOP icon will disappear. When the function you have selected counts down to zero or you press STOP button, the computer will stop and display the average value. B. The computer counts the value of your workout. Press START to start. (2) RACE (Fig.5): Select RACE mode and L9 will flash. The TIME/500M will display 4:00. Then, press UP or DOWN to select L1 ~ L15. Press ENTER to confirm. Then, you can set the distance of the race 500M~10000M) while the value of DISTANCE is blinking. Press ENTER and the picture of the race will display on the screen. The TIME/500M of the programs are as follows: L1 ...
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When the race is over, you can press START to start a race once again. Press RESET to leave the RACE screen. (3) RECOVERY: 1. This meter works with a 5.3 KHz chest strap heart rate monitor (not included). After exercising for a period of time, keep wearing chest strap monitor and press “RECOVERY” button. All function displays will stop except “TIME” starts counting down from 00:60 to 00:00. 2. Screen will display your heart rate recovery status with the F1, F2….to F6. 3. F1 is outstanding. F6 is poor. User may keep exercising to improve the heart rate recovery status. (Press the RECOVERY button again to return the main display.) ALARM Alarm only works while the computer is in sleep mode. Alarm will not sound during exercise. Press and hold RESET to go to clock screen to set up ALARM. SLEEP MODE The computer will go into sleep mode after about 4 minutes of inactivity. BATTERY This meter uses 2 AA batteries, which are included. Changing the batteries will reset all values. If there is a problem with the display, try changing the batteries first. When changing the batteries, change both of them. Do not mix battery types. Do not mix old and new batteries. Dispose of old batteries according to your regional guidelines. ...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE The safety of this product can be maintained only if regular periodic checks are made. Most checks can be performed once a week. However, some checks should be made before each workout, and are indicated as such below. Checks • Check that pedals hardware is secure, hardware can work loose over time. • Check that stabilizer bolts are tight, check before each workout. • Check that sliding rail is secure, if not, tighten, check before each workout. • Should a part become defective, replace it immediately. Do not allow use of the equipment until it has been repaired. Cleaning A damp cloth is sufficient to clean most surfaces of this unit. Be careful not to drip water on the monitor. A mild liquid soap may be added if needed. ...
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TRAINING GUIDELINES EXERCISE Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its benefits are: Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance) Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency Decreased risk of coronary heart disease Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight Delaying the physiological effects of age Physiological effects, e.g. reduction in stress, increase in self‐confidence, etc. BASIC COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS There are four all‐encompassing components of physical fitness and we need to briefly define each and clarify its role. Strength is the capacity of a muscle to exert a force against resistance. Strength contributes to power and speed and is of great importance to a majority of sports people. Muscular Endurance is the capacity to exert a force repeatedly over a period of time, e.g. it is the capacity of your legs to carry you 10 Km without stopping. Flexibility is the range of motion about a joint. Improving flexibility involves the stretching of muscles and tendons to maintain or increase suppleness and provides increased resistance to muscle injury or soreness. Cardio‐Respiratory Endurance is the most essential component of physical fitness. It is the efficient functioning of the heart and lungs AEROBIC FITNESS The largest amount of oxygen that you can use per minute during exercise is called your maximum oxygen uptake (MVo2). This is often referred to as your aerobic capacity. The effort that you can exert over a prolonged period of time is limited by your ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase your aerobic capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased MVO2 indicates an increased ability of the heart to pump blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen and of the muscles to take up oxygen. Anaerobic Training This means “without oxygen” and is the output of energy when the oxygen supply is insufficient to meet the body’s long‐term energy demands. (For example, 100 meter sprint). The Training Threshold This is the minimum level of exercise which is required to produce significant improvements in any physical fitness parameter. ...
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Progression As your become fitter, a higher intensity of exercise is required to create an overload and therefore provide continued improvement Overload This is where you exercise at a level above that which can be carried out comfortably. The intensity, duration and frequency of exercise should be above the training threshold and should be gradually increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, so the training threshold should be raised. Working through your program and gradually increasing the overload factor is important. Specificity Different forms of exercise produce different results. The type of exercise that is carried out is specific both to the muscle groups being used and to the energy source involved. There is little transfer of the effects of exercise, i.e. from strength training to cardiovascular fitness. That is why it is important to have an exercise program tailored to your specific needs. Reversibility If you stop exercising or do not do your program often enough, you will lose the benefits you have gained. Regular workouts are the key to success. WARM UP Every exercise program should start with a warm up where the body is prepared for the effort to come. It should be gentle and preferably use the muscles to be involved later. Stretching should be included in both your warm up and cool down and should be performed after 3‐5 minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or callisthenic type exercise. Warm Down or Cool Down This involves a gradual decrease in the intensity of the exercise session. Following exercise, a large supply of blood remains in the working muscles. If it is not returned promptly o the central circulation, pooling of blood may occur in the muscles Heart Rate As you exercise, so the rate at which your heart beat also increases. This is often used as a measure of the required intensity of exercise. You need to exercise hard enough to condition your circulatory system, and increase your pulse rate, but not enough to strain your heart. Your initial level of fitness is important in developing an exercise program for you. If you are starting off, you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110‐120 beats per minute (BPM). If you are fitter, you will need a higher threshold of stimulation. To begin with, you should exercise at a level that elevates your heart rate to about 65 to 70% of your maximum. If you find this is too easy, you may want to increase it, but it is better to lean on the conservative side. As a rule of thumb, the maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. As you increase in age, so your heart, like other muscles, loses some of its efficiency. Some of its natural loss is won back as fitness improves. ...
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The following table is a guide to those who are “starting fitness”. Age 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 Target heart Rate 10 Second Count 23 22 22 21 20 ...
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Muscle Soreness For the first week or so, this may be the only indication you have that you are on an exercise program. This, of course, does depend on your overall fitness level. A confirmation that you are on the correct program is a very slight soreness in most major muscle groups. This is quite normal and will disappear in a matter of days. If you experience major discomfort, you may be on a program that is too advanced, or you have increased your program too rapidly. If you experience PAIN during or after exercise, your body is telling you something. Stop exercising and consult your doctor. WHAT TO WEAR Wear clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way while exercising. Clothes should be light enough to allow the body to cool. Excessive clothing that causes you to perspire more than you normally would while exercising, gives you no advantage. The extra weight you lose is body fluid and will be replaced with the next glass of water you drink. It is advisable to wear a pair of gym or running shoes or “sneakers”. Breathing During Exercise Do not hold your breath while exercising. Breathe normally as much as possible. Remember, breathing involves the intake and distribution of oxygen, which feeds the working muscles. Rest periods Once you start your exercise program, you should continue through to the end. Do not break off halfway through and then restart at the same place later on without going through the warm‐up stage again. The rest period required between strength training exercises may vary from person to person. This will depend mostly on your level of fitness and the program you have chosen. Rest between exercises by all means, but do not allow this to exceed two minutes. Most people manage with half minute to one minute rest periods. customerservice@dyaco.ca 29 Dyaco Canada Inc 2018 ...
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STRETCHING Stretching should be included in both your warm up and cool down and should be performed after 3‐5 minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or callisthenic type exercise. Movements should be performed slowly and smoothly, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until slight tension, not pain, is felt in the muscle and hold for 20‐30 seconds. Breathing should be slow, rhythmical and under control, making sure never to hold your breath. HEAD ROLLS SHOULDER LIFTS Rotate your head to the right for one count, Lift your right shoulder up toward your feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck. ear for one count. Then lift your left Next rotate your head back for one count, shoulder up for one count as you lower stretching your chin to the ceiling and letting your your right shoulder. mouth open. Rotate your head to the left for one count, and finally, drop your head to your chest for one count. ...
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TOUCHES INNER THIGH STRETCH Slowly bend forward from your waist, Sit with the soles of your feet together letting your back and shoulders relax as you with your knees pointing outward. Pull stretch toward your toes. Reach down as far your feet as close into your groin as as you can and hold for 15 counts. possible. Gently push your knees towards the floor. Hold for 15 counts. HAMSTRING STRETCHES CALF / ACHILLES STRETCH Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the sole of Lean against a wall with your left leg in your left foot against your right inner thigh. Stretch front of the right and your arms forward. as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and Keep toward your toe your right leg straight then repeat with left leg extended. and the left foot on the floor then bend the left leg and lean forward by moving your ...
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY Dyaco Canada Inc. warrants all its rower parts for a period of time listed below from the date of retail sale, as determined by sale receipt. Dyaco Canada Inc.’s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts, at Dyaco Canada Inc.’s option. The warranty period applies to the following Limited Warranty components: Frame 1 Year Parts 1 Year Labour 1 Year The consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to the address listed on the card within 10 days of the original purchase. 2. Proper use of the rower in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. 3. Proper installation in accordance with instructions provided with the rower. 4. Damages to the rower finish during shipping, installation or following installation. 5. Routine maintenance of this unit as specified in this manual. EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following: 1. CONSEQUENTIAL, COLLATERAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. ...
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