Tank Filling And Water Treatment - First Degree Fitness VX-2 Fluid Rower Owner's Manual

Tank Filling and Water Treatment

1. Filling requires a large bucket (not supplied) and the Fluid Rower siphon (included). Filling will
take approximately 7.6 liters of water.
2. Unscrew the yellow tank plug on tank back and insert the flexible tube into the rear of the tank
while keeping the rigid hose in the bucket. Note: The siphon tube may be impeded by one of
the impeller blades. Use the siphon only to push the impeller down slightly.
Note: Where water quality is known to be poor, FDF recommends the use of distilled water.
3. Move the adjuster handle to level 16, and begin filling. Note: The siphon valve must be closed to
allow siphoning action to occur. Tip: Placing the bucket in an elevated position will allow the si-
phon to continually pump water into the tank. Do not fill past the calibration mark indicated
on the tank!
Note: Opening the siphon valve will stop the pumping action. Use this feature to avoid water
spillage when nearing filling completion.
4, Once filling is complete (to the proper calibration level as indicated on the tank), follow water
treatment schedule as shown.
Note: the lower tank plug is permanently sealed.
Water Treatment Procedures:
1. Add one Chlorine tablet.
2. Wait a minimum of 72 hours. Then add very small
amount of blue dye and check for desired color. Impor-
tant! Do not add blue dye for at least 72 hours fol-
lowing Chlorine treatment. The blue dye adds visual
appeal as well as cutting down the amount of light af-
fecting the tank water, thus extending the amount of
time between water treatments.
Caution:
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Siphon valve
Use a drop cloth under the tank both when filling the tank and
adding blue dye to avoid staining floor or carpet
Fill tank as shown left. Use the yellow plug only for
filling.
Fill with adjuster handle at level 16 only.
Once filling is complete, use a coin or large blade
screwdriver to tighten tank plug into place.
Warning:
Do not for any reason insert fingers into the tank!
Blue dye