Contents Training with the E-316 1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult 1. Contents of E-316 Pack. a physician before beginning your E-316 exer- cise program. 2. E-316 assembly instructions. 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for 3.
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E-316 Assembly Instructions Lower Frame M10x90mm bolt, standard washer and spring washer Step 1. Remove contents from box, and lay upper frame (tank assembly) on its back. Tilt slightly to one side and al- low transport wheels to drop into position. Secure with Step 2.
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E-316 Assembly Instructions Step 4. Attach the foot- Note: Once footplate is secured, the plate to the main frame assembly can be continued from (M10X180mm bolt, M10 this position for added stability. Nylock nut and 2 wash- ers). Caution: The Footplate footplate is heavy, FDF recommends two people...
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E-316 Assembly Instructions WARNING Keep hands clear of pivoting parts during assembly. Step 5. Attach the seat rails to the footplate us- ing M10X47.5 bolts, M6X20 bolts, screws and 4x10mm/4x6mm washers. M6x20mm bolt and M6 washer M10x47.5mm bolt and washer...
Assembly Instructions M10x47.5mm bolt and washer Note: Once seat rails are attached, complete steps 6-7 from this position be- M6x20mm bolt and fore lowering the E316 to washer the normal operating po- sition. Step 6. Install the rower seat with seat indentation facing rearward.
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Assembly Instructions Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assembly with S-bend installation and frame tensioning bolt. Step 8. Install rear of S-bend onto the upper frame using M10x80mmbolt, M10Nylock and 2xM10washers. Step 9. Tilt upper frame slightly forward and secure front of S- bend to footplate using M10x15mm bolt and washer.
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. Fill tank as shown left. Use the right 2. Unscrew the right tank plug on the rear of the fluid tank and plug only for filling.
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.
Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets sup- sistance level to be achieved. plied with this machine. For replacement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor. Dyneema Rope: Water treatment schedules for the E-316 will vary according to...
“Changing the Dyneema Dyneema rope and will not rope” section of in the service affect performance or longev- section of the First Degree Fitness ity in any way. website at www.firstdegreefitness.com...
Troubleshooting Guide Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes color or becomes cloudy. Rower is in direct sunlight or has not had Change rower location to reduce direct expo- sure to sunlight. Add water treatment and blue water treatment. dye or change tank water as directed in the wa- ter treatment section of this manual.
E-316 Rower Ergometer Quick start provides in- stant workout information. Just start training to acti- With vate. You can choose to Built-in change UNITS displayed. Heart Rate Note: For com- plete operational UNITS displays instructions, WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m please refer to the computer manual, which is included with your E-316...
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Replacing the E-316 bungee shock cord Step 2. Move the rowing Step 1. Remove the Perspex handle from the S-bend han- Step 3. Unwrap the cover from rear of upper frame. dle catch to a point where it is bungee cord from all of resting on top of the tank .
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Replacing the E-316 bungee shock cord Step 4. Next, remove the magnetic ring. To loosen the rear mainshaft bolt holding the magnetic ring in place, it is necessary to keep the mainshaft and impeller assembly from turning with the bolt. Open the right rear tank plug, and insert a wrench wrapped in a lint free cloth (to protect the electroplating finish on the blades) to catch the impeller blade and allow the rear mainshaft bolt to be loosened as shown below right with a 6mm Allen key.
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Replacing the E-316 bungee shock cord Step 6. Once the bungee cord is in position, make Step 5. After removing the magnetic ring, the bungee two wraps on the rope/bungee pulley in a clockwise cord will be accessible. Pull through the rope/bungee direction, making sure the bungee cord tracks in the pulley and remove.
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Replacing the E-316 bungee shock cord Bungee wrapping in order: 1. Rope/bungee pulley to upper rear right bungee pulley. 2. Upper rear right to lower rear right and left rear pul- leys. 3. Lower left rear to upper left rear pulley. 4.
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Replacing the E-316 bungee shock cord Reattach the magnetic ring and rear mainshaft bolt. Tighten securely. Finally, reattach the sensor lead and replace the Perspex rear cover. Finish the bungee rewrap by tying off the bungee. You may elect to not use a tie wrap as the metal tab is designed as a stand alone attachment point.
Parts list Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description 73102 Upper Main Frame Left 10097 Nut M10 73104 Upper Tank Mounting Bracket 60105 Computer Bolt Spacer 73105L Lower Left Tank Mounting Bracket 70311 Flywheel Plate 70111 Idle Wheel Bracket 70312 Flywheel Shaft 70113...
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Metal Frame – 10 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 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.