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USER GUIDE VIKING 3 V 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 home use product featuring patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance. Our solid wood frames incorporate only the highest quality American Ash which is collected using the latest technology in sustainable harvesting from renewable plantations.
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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Inspection • DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all FIRST DEGREE FITNESS equipment use only replacement parts supplied by FIRST DEGREE FITNESS. • Cables and Belts pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable or Belt at first sign of wear (consult FIRST DEGREE FITNESS if uncertain).
Assembly Instructions STEP 1 Rear Brace Assembly REQUIRED a) Start with the Rear Brace and on the underside you will find a Pre-installed Bolt. From the Hardware Kit, take Side Rail Left / Right [2] the Bungee Hook Mount and install it onto the Rear Rear Brace [4] Brace as shown.
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Assembly Instructions STEP 2 Mounting Rower Seat and Upper Main Frame REQUIRED To Install the Rower Seat, spread the Left/Right Side Rails[2] slightly and drop the Rower Seat[3] into the Track. Left / Right Side Rail [2] Rower Seat [3] Note: Seat indentation must face rearward.
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Assembly Instructions Attach Bungee Cord And Tighten Frame STEP 4 Pull Bungee Cord and Hook Bungee End onto the Bungee Hook Mount[5] as shown. Do not cut Bungee tie wrap before Bungee Cord is attached to rear of Rower as shown here.
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.
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 “ Level 1“ 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. Display will now show Level 3. Level 2 Calibration is complete.
Detaching the Rower Belt 1. To detach Belt, simply pull beyond the range of the Inner Clip normal rowing stroke until the Belt detaches from the Belt Bungee Pulley. Tip: You’ll hear the Velcro separating just before the Belt detaches Bungee Hook 2.Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Brace.
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 2 STEP 1 Install the Bracket onto the Rower as Install the Z Bracket onto the Storage Base. shown. Note: Do not tighten the Knob and the Bolt. STEP 4 STEP 3 Tighten the Z Bracket Knob to fix to the Rower.
Main Frame – 5 Year Limited Warranty FIRST DEGREE FITNESS will repair or replace the Wooden Main Frame of the Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 5 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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