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Summary of Contents for First Degree Fitness NEWPORT Challenge AR
- Page 1 Owners Manual...
- Page 2 CAUTION 1. The Newport Challenge AR can stand vertically for storage. Make sure a secure location is chosen, such as in the corner of a room. 2. Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts, as indicated by the...
- Page 3 Newport Challenge AR Box Contents Inside your Newport Challenge AR box, you will find the following components and parts: Item Description Item Description Main Frame 6mm Hex key Seat Rail (boxed separately) AA batteries (x2) Rower Seat Vertical Seat Rail bolt Dampener...
- Page 4 Installing the Seat and Rear Leg to Seat Rail Install the Rower Seat onto the Seat Rail Next, install Rear Bumpstop on underside of as shown, with seat indentation facing Seat Rail using 2x M6x10mm bolts. Beveled rearward. edge must face forward. Underside of Beveled edge Seat Rail...
- Page 5 Installing the Seat Rail to Mainframe M10x95mm bolt and M10 washer Tank M10x95mm Bolt, 2x M10 Washer and Dome Nut. Insert the Seat Rail until it just slightly protrudes behind the Footplate. Shown here is the installation/alignment point for the M10x95mm Horizontal Seat Rail Bolt, M10 Washer and Dome Nut.
- Page 6 Fine Tuning the Newport Challenge AR: The Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt is designed to hold the mid leg 3-5mm off the ground when the rower is un-weighted, and just slightly touch the ground during a rowing stroke. Tighten the assembly until the Mid Leg begins to lift off of the ground as shown below.
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Page 7: 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 8 Note on Filling the AR Tank: Important: Please Read Before Filling Tank: Set adjuster knob to “MAX” prior to filling Caution: When filling the AR 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”...
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Page 9: Tank Filling And Water Treatment
Tank Filling and Water Treatment: Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures Note: 17 liters of water is required for maximum filling. 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 10 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 11 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 12 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.
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Page 13: Computer Instructions
The Newport Challenge AR Computer: Options (Hold button down for one second first to reset computer) 1. Add 1000m distance each button push to accumulate required distance then begin rowing. 2. Interval training. Row distance as above. Stop rowing. Computer will wait 10 seconds... - Page 14 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 15 Detaching the Rower Belt: 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. Cut plastic tie holding bungee at the Bungee Bungee Shock Cord Attachment Point, pull the Cord through all three pulleys and leave excess on top of the tank for...
- Page 16 Removing the Bungee Shock Cord: First, move the Rowing Handle to it’s farthest Upper Frame Plug forward point on the Mainframe, then cut the plastic end tie and follow the drawing above for bungee removal. Next, remove the Upper Frame Plug to allow the Bungee Shock Cord to be threaded through the top of the frame.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
If this fails, contact your local service center. Newport Challenge AR Loose or failed connec- Check that the computer lead is Computer screen illumi- tion. connected properly. If it is con-... -
Page 18: Exploded Diagram
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Page 19: Parts List
Parts List Part # Description Part # Description Grub Screw M3x20 SUS for Blue Tank 10036 60617 Crimped End Ring 10041 Nut Nylock M10 60701 Seat with Left and Right Brackets Seat Wheel 10052 Grub Screw M4x6 60702 10082 Washer M10 60704 Seat Frame Right 10097... - Page 20 Metal Frame – 5 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 5 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coat- ing.
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