RP3 Rowing RP3 Dynamic Manual page 8

5 Actions prior to start.
5.1 Levelling the unit
Before starting to row, the unit should be leveled correctly, in order to allow gravity
to stabilize the position of the rower at the correct place. For leveling the unit, the
height of the rear leg is adjustable by means of a black knob. Turning the knob
clockwise shortens the rear leg, and thus lowers the hind, turning it anti-clockwise
raises the rear end.
To level the unit correctly, proceed as follows:
Put the unit in its proper place where it is going to be used. Sit down on the seat and
place your feet on the stretcher. Then, without using the handle, sit in catch position,
and push to and fro with the legs quickly over a distance of approx 10 cm a couple of
times. Gravity then causes the rower to arrive at the lowest point of the bar. Properly
leveled, the position of the center of the seat is then at approx. 30 cm from the rear of
the main bar.
Your RP3 base unit now is ready for use.
When, while rowing, the main frame touches the front leg repeatedly, lower the rear
by turning the knob clockwise. When, on the contrary, the seat repeatedly touches
the rear leg, raise the rear leg by turning the knob anti-clockwise.
5.2 Adjusting the boat simulating characteristics.
The "feel" of a racing shell depends upon a mixture of inertial forces and friction
forces during the stroke and recovery cycle, the type of oar and the
inboard/outboard ratio used.
The flywheel assembly of the RP3 rowing simulator weighs 21.8 kgs, which is close
to the average weight per person of most racing shells, including the oars.
To adjust the level of friction the central part of the fan is covered by a disk and a
sliding vane on top of the cage.
With the combination of this disk and the vane generally the RP3 can be made to
give the same "feel" as a boat. Choose that combination that simulates your boat
closest.
If required bigger or smaller disks can be cut by the user from similar material to fine
tune. Always use full disks for adjustment of the level of friction, do not use louvers
to throttle the fan at the inlet, as this will change the friction characteristics of the fan.
This then will lead to erroneous readings for power and all related parameters.
5.3 Interface and software.
The interface and software will operate on any android Tablet or PC with windows
software. You can download the software and instructions on the Google Playstore:
RP3 Erg Data or the windows version on the website: http://www.row-ware.com.
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