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Congratulations on your purchase of the Viking AR Rower. First Degree Fitness are proud to present the Viking AR Rower as part of our exclusive range of commercial and home use products featur- ing patented Adjustable Resistance. Our combination laminate/solid wood frames incorporate only the...
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2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. CAUTION 1. The Viking AR Rower can stand vertically for storage. Make sure a secure location is chosen, such as the corner of a room or against a wall.
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Viking AR Rower Box Contents M6 Allen Key M10 Washer (2x) Chlorine Tablets Rower Main Frame (4x) Owners Manual (1x) M10x140mm M10x150mm bolt (1x) bolt (1x) Seat Rail End Cap Filling Siphon Vertical seat Rail support bracket...
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Steps 1 and 2: Mount the Rower Seat onto the Seat Rail as shown, making sure the seat indentation is facing rearward as shown. Next, using 2x M6x10 Bolts and Rubber Bumpstop, install the Bumpstop on the underside of the Seat Rail with beveled edge facing forward. Seat Rail Rower Seat Beveled Edge...
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Attaching Seat Rail to Frame Step 5: Insert the Seat Rail through the Footplate and align with the Mainframe/Seat Rail Bracket. Install and secure the Horizontal M10x140mm Seat Rail Bolt, Washers and Nylock Nuts. M10x140mm Horizontal Seat Rail Bolt, M10 Washer and Nylock Nuts. Hold Bungee Shock Cord under tension until attached to Rear Leg Once the Seat Rail is securely fastened, untie the...
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Note: Failure to tighten the M10 Nut could allow the Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt to move out of alignment. If the front of the Viking AR Rower lifts during rowing, this indicates the Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt is not correctly adjusted. Loosen the M10 Nut and then adjust height as specified above.
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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.
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Note on Filling the A/R Tank: Important: Please Read Before Filling Tank: Set adjuster knob to “MAX” prior to filling Caution: When filling the A/R 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”...
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Tank filling and Water Treatment: Tank filling and water treatment procedures Note: 17 liters of water is required for maximum filling. Siphon Fill tank with adjuster handle set to “MAX” Tank plug only. 1. Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank. 2.
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To Change Tank Water Rigid end of Siphon in tank Set Adjuster handle to “MIN” Row a minimum of ten complete strokes before com- mencing tank draining. Remove tank plug, insert rigid end of siphon into tank and begin draining. NOTE: Approximately 40% of tank water will remain.
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Slider Footplate To adjust, lift and slide Mounting pegs Footstrap 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.
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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.
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The Viking AR Rower Computer: Options: Auto Start: Commence rowing to activate. Hold button down for 3 second first to RESET. Add 1000m distance each button push to ac- cumulate required distance then begin rowing to initiate count-back. Auto-Pause: A temporary halt in exercise will...
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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.
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Detaching the Rower Belt: 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. Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Leg. Inner Clip Then, push out the Inner Clip from the Bungee Hook End Frame.
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Rower Handle Bungee Pulley Belt/Bungee Pulley Bungee Shock Cord 4. Rethread the Bungee Shock Cord (on op- posite side of the Idle Wheel) back through 3. Wind the Rower Belt onto the Belt/Bungee the Bungee Pulleys, the Mid Leg, reattach Pulley until the Rower Handle is as it’s fur- Bungee Hook End Frame and Clip onto thest forward position.
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Note: Over tightening this bolt can damage the seat rail. Make sure M10 lock nut is first loosened, and then retighten at completion. The Viking AR Rower Batteries installed in- Replace/reinstall batteries in correct computer does not illumi- correctly or need re- position and try again.
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Parts List Qty Description Qty Description 10079 Seat LS-E28 65139 Transport Wheel Bracket Complete 10121 3M Foot Plate Non Slip 65210 Computer Stalk Complete 10176 Foot Strap with Buckle # 10177 65702 Seat Wheel 30608 Nut M5 Nylon 65810 Seat Rail Internal Support Bracket 60108 Bungee Pulley Spacer 8mm 65820...
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All Other Components (of a wearing nature) – 2 Year Limited Warranty (Home use) or 1 year (Light Commercial use) First Degree Fitness Limited will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in ma- terials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase.
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