Summary of Contents for First Degree Fitness MEGA PRO XL
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USER GUIDE MEGA PRO XL Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology...
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rower. FIRST DEGREE FITNESS is proud to present the Rower as a commercial use product featuring patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance. Access to our world-wide distributor and service network is available at www.firstdegreefitness.com Check contents of Box 1 and Box 2 to ensure all parts are present and correct prior to assembly.
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 •...
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Proper Usage • Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufac- turer. 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.
Rower Box 1 & 2 Contents Box 2 Contents Box 1 Contents Item Qty. Description Item Qty. Description Main Frame Rubber Foot Left / Right Side Rail Front End Cap Rower Seat Rear End Cap (with rubber pads) Rower Seat Frame Siphon Front Leg Assembly User Guide...
Assembly Instructions STEP 1 Installing the Legs to Side Rails REQUIRED Install the Front Leg Assembly[5] (Front Leg with Transport Wheel attached) and Rear Leg Assembly[6] onto Side Rail Left / Right [2] the Side Rail[2] as shown. You will need 8x M8x20mm Bolt Front Leg Assembly [5] [18], 16x M8 Washer[14] and 8x M8 Nyloc Nut[12].
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Assembly Instructions STEP 3 Installing the Front End Cap REQUIRED Install the Front End Cap[8] to the Side Rails[2] using 4x M6 x10 Bolts[16] and 4x M6 Washers[13]. Side Rail [2] Front End Cap [8] M6x10mm Bolt 4x M6 Washer [13] 4x M6x10mm Bolts [16] M6 Washer STEP 4...
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Assembly Instructions STEP 5 Installing the Rubber Foot REQUIRED Install the Rubber Foot[7] to the Main Frame using 2x M5 x30 Bolts[15]. Rubber Foot [7] 2x M5x 30mm Bolts [15] Rubber Foot M5x30mm Bolt STEP 6 Installing Rower Seat REQUIRED Install the Rower Seat[3] onto the Rower Seat Frame[4] using 4x M6x20mm Bolts[17] and 4x M6 Washers[13].
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Assembly Instructions STEP 7 Installing Rower Seat into the Side Rails Slide the Assembled Rower Seat into the Side Rails as WARNING shown. The Seat Indentation must be towards the rear Do not put fingers in of the Rower. between Side Rail and wheel carriage.
Operation Instructions 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.
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(rechargeable via USB) available as an option. We recommend this to any commercial facility, with multiple units, that has a need to drain and refill Tanks from time to time. To purchase, contact your nearest First Degree Fitness distributor or go to our website on www.firstdegreefitness.com for details.
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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.
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Operation Instructions Adjust Footplates The Footplate Slider accommodates most foot sizes, and is designed to keep your feet securely in place as you row. The feet should be positioned so that the foot strap covers the section of the foot naturally bend as row. (e.g. The board of the foot) TO ADJUST: Lift the top of the Footplate from the mounting peg and slide vertically between 1-6 to suit your foot length.
Bluetooth Auto-Adjust Monitor Auto Start: Commence exercise to activate. Reset all values: Press and hold RESET button for 3 seconds. Auto Power Down: Over 5 minutes. All values revert to zero after restart. 500M TIME: Time to row 500 meters. WATT: Unit of power updated per rowing stroke.
Monitor and APP Connectivity Download the FluidRower App for IOS and Android. Download Link below: IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/fluidrower/ id1449683562?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.firstdegreefitness.fluidworkout Hold UP and DOWN buttons together for 5 seconds to initiate Bluetooth function. Open APP and connect. Demo Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uE1U5kXwawropkinD_hVAAWAOesDhnwH/view? usp=sharing Bluetooth Heart Rate Pairing...
Calibration Procedure Press and hold 「RESET」and「DOWN」for 5 seconds. Display will show “ - - - - “ Turn handle to Level 1. Press Reset. Display will now show Level 2. Level 1 Calibration is complete. Turn handle to Level 2. Press Reset.
Detaching the Rower Belt Inner Clip Bungee Hook 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.
Reattaching the Rower Belt STEP 1 Begin reattaching the Rower Belt by threading Velcro Facing Upward around the Rower Belt Pulley with the Velcro side facing upward as illustrated. STEP 2 Next, thread the Belt around the Idle Wheel as shown.
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.
Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes color Rower is in direct Change Rower location to reduce or becomes cloudy. sunlight or has not direct exposure to sunlight. Add had water treatment. water treatment or change Tank water as directed in the water Local tap water is of treatment section of this manual.
Optional Fixture Kit Instructions A Fixture Kit for upright storage can be purchased separately. STEP 1 Install the Z Bracket onto the Storage Base. Note: Do not tighten the Knob and the Bolt. Z Bracket Storage Bracket STEP 2 Install the Bracket onto the Rower as shown, Align the Bracket with the Rubber Foot, and then tighten the Z Note: Ensure the Z Bracket Knob to fix to the Rower.
Main 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.
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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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