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Apollo Hybrid AR Rower Owner's Manual

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Featuring Patented Adjustable
Fluid Resistance Technology
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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    Owners Manual Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology...
  • Page 2 Note that slight variations of colour in the wooden side rails, seat and cross-member are normal and part of Mother nature’s artistry. The wood grain patterns and subtle hues of each Apollo Hybrid AR Rower makes every unit highly individual and designed to compliment any environment.
  • Page 3 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. CAUTION 1. The Apollo Hybrid 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 on an even, secure surface.
  • Page 4 Apollo Hybrid AR Rower Box 1&2 Contents Box 1 Contents 1x Left Side Rail 1x Right Side Rail Mainframe Box 2 Contents Rower Seat Rear Brace Transport Wheel Assembly 1x 13mm Spanner 2x AA Bungee hook mount Duracell Battery Siphon...
  • Page 5 Side Rail/Rear Brace/Transport Wheel assembly: Start with the Rear Brace 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. Note: Clean wheels and tracks weekly with a soft dry cloth in order to decrease the rate of wear on both wheels and track.
  • Page 7 Brace, tighten the bolts holding the Footboard, the Mainframe to Side rail bolts as they are easier to access from the vertical position. Lower the Apollo Hybrid AR back to the Horizontal position and test for proper bungee recoil. Check Seat rollers/running boards for dirt or debris before sitting on the rower seat.

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment: Note: 17 liters of water are required for filling. DO NOT USE ANYTHING OTHER THAN PURE WATER TO FILL YOUR FLUID TANK. Siphon Fill tank with adjuster handle set to “MAX” Tank plug only. 1. Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank. 2.
  • Page 11 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Computer Instructions

    The Apollo Hybrid 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...

  • Page 15: 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. NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers lets you race with other Internet connected rowers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment or train solo.

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 at it’s Bungee Hook End Frame and Clip onto furthest forward position.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Recoil not strong enough Inconsistent readings on Sensor gap Use the back cover of the computer the Apollo Hybrid AR as a “Gap tool” to check the gap be- Computer for 500meter Faulty Sensor tween sensor head and Magnetic split time and SPM ring, or see if the Sensor head has (strokes per minute).
  • Page 19 INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY – HOME USE First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Apollo Hybrid AR (model HYBAR), purchased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and work- manship. First Degree Fitness Limited or its agent will, at their discretion, repair or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period, subject to the specific inclusions and exclusions below.

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