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First Degree Fitness Viking 2 AR Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    Owners Manual Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Viking 2 AR Rower. First Degree Fitness is proud to present the Viking 2 AR Rower as part of our exclusive range of commercial and home use products featuring patented Adjustable 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.
  • Page 3 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. CAUTION 1. The Viking 2 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.
  • Page 4 Viking 2 AR Rower Box Contents 1x Left Side Rail 1x Right Side Rail Mainframe Footboard Footplate 2x Rower Seat Rear Brace Rower handle Transport Wheel 4x Water Treatment Tablet bar catch Assembly Bungee hook Owners mount Manual (1x) M8 Standard...
  • Page 5 Side Rail/Rear Brace/Transport Wheel assembly: Start with the Rear brace and and on the underside you will find a pre-installed bolt. From the hardware kit, take the Bungee hook mount and install it onto the Rear brace as shown. Note the orientation of the brace and hook must be correct in order to hold the end of the bungee shock cord as depicted by the arrow in the illustration, which points toward the front of rower.
  • Page 6 Mounting Rower Seat and Upper mainframe: Rower Seat Seat Indentation To install the rower seat, spread the Left/Right side rails slightly and drop the seat into the track. Note Seat indentation must face rearward. Next, install the Main upper frame onto the Side rail assembly as shown.
  • Page 7 Attaching Footboard to Mainframe First, undo the rower handle and move forward. Then, install the footboard onto the main frame using the handle bar catch, 2x M8x65mm bolts for the top of the footboard, and 4x M8x45mm bolts, 8x M8 washers, 4x M8 standard nuts, 4x M8 nylock nuts for the lower footboard to side rail assembly.
  • Page 8 Completing The Viking 2 AR assembly: Pull Bungee Cord and hook Bungee end onto the Bungee hook mount as shown. Do not cut Bungee tie wrap before Bungee cord is attached to rear of rower as shown here. Once the Bungee cord is attached to the...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 10 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”...

  • Page 11: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank filling and Water Treatment: Note: 17 liters of water are required for filling. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY OTHER FLUID THEN PURE WATER TO FILL YOUR FLUID TANK. Siphon Fill tank with adjuster handle set to “MAX” Tank plug only.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Slider Footplate

    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.

  • Page 14: How Often

    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.

  • Page 15: Computer Instructions

    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 result in the following: For over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes: SPM/500METER/WATT to zero.

  • Page 16: Using The First Degree Fitness Usb Interface

    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.

  • Page 17: Detaching The Rower Belt

    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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Recoil not strong enough Inconsistent readings on Sensor gap Use the back cover of the computer the Viking 2 AR Computer as a “Gap tool” to check the gap for 500meter split time and Faulty Sensor between sensor head and Magnetic SPM (strokes per minute).
  • Page 20 Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 21: Parts List

    Parts List Description Description Counter Sunk Tapping Screw M3x20 SUS 10036 65958 PVC Impeller shaft spacer 10079 Seat LS-E28 65971 Impeller - AR 10176 Foot Strap with Buckle # 60612 65980 Lower Tank Shell Handle Grip - Deluxe Upper Tank Shell—Outter 11409 65981 Handle Rubber Cover - Belt Deluxe...
  • Page 22 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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