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Summary of Contents for Vortex VX-1 Fluid Rower

  • Page 1 Owners Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Contents of VX-1 Pack. 2. VX-1 Assembly Instructions. 3. Tank Filling and Water Treatment. 4. How to Row/Operational Instructions. 5. The VX-1 Computer with optional USB Function 6. Long Term Water Treatment/Basic Operation. 7. Maintenance and Maintenance Chart. 8.

  • Page 3: Box Contents

    Box Contents: Item Description Item Description Upper Mainframe and Tank Washer M10 Lower mainframe Curved Washer M10 Seat Rail Nut M10 Footplate Plastic Washer M10 S-bend bar handle catch 6mm Hex Key Rower seat 8mm Hex key Rear leg Multi-tool Frame Tension Cable AA batteries Bolt M10 x 120...
  • Page 4 VX-1 Assembly: Attaching Upper/Lower Frame Step 1: Open box and remove contents. Lie Upper frame on it’s back as shown here. In the bolt pack, locate 2x M10x140mm bolts and curved washers along with 1x M10x65mm dome head bolt and washer. Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts first and do not tighten before installing the third M10x70mm bolt as shown lower right.

  • Page 5: Seat Rail

    Step 1: Locate Seat Rail/Footplate, Attaching Seat Rail to Footplate M10x120mm Bolt and Plastic Dome Cap. Insert Seat Rail into Footplate and con- M10x120mm Dome head bolt nect the two using the M10x120mm and Plastic Dome Cap Dome Head Bolt and Dome cap. Tighten securely.

  • Page 6: Rear Leg

    Installing the Seat and Rear Leg Step 1: First, insert the Rower seat onto Seat indentation the seat rail keeping seat indentation rearward. Tip: Keep Rower upright during this section of assembly. CAUTION: Rower seat is heavy. Use care and grasp tightly when guiding down the seat rail.
  • Page 7 Installing the S-bend and Frame Tension Cable Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assembly with S-bend installation and Frame Tension Cable. Step 1. Install rear of S-bend onto the Upper Frame using M10x80 mm Bolt, M10 Nylock Nut and 2 x M10 Washers. Step 2.

  • Page 8: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment 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 screw- driver to tighten tank plug into place. Siphon valve Warning: Do not for any reason insert fingers into the tank!

  • Page 9: How To Row/Operational Instructions

    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 com- pletion rocking slightly back over your pelvis.
  • Page 10 Slider Footplate Mounting pegs To adjust, lift and slide 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 11 The VX-1 Rower Ergometer Quick start: Provides instant workout information. Just start training to activate. You can choose to change UNITS displayed UNITS: Displays WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m LEVEL: Adjustable from 1-16. Match LEVEL number with resistance level on the Fluid tank. SET: Changes Time, Distance parameters Note: For complete operational instructions, please refer to the...
  • Page 12 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 13: Long Term Water Treatment/Basic Operation

    Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation Important: Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated CAUTION: on the tank level sticker or water spillage can occur. See tank filling/water treatment page for details. Long Term Water Treatment: Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets supplied with this machine. For replacement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor.
  • Page 14 Maintenance chart. Item Timeframe Instructions Notes Seat and Seat Weekly. Wipe Seat Rails with lint free Rails. cloth. Spray Seat Rails with a light coat of silicone spray. Frame. Weekly. Wipe down with lint free cloth. Tank and Water 12 months to 2 years. Follow instructions as specified Treatment.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes color or Rower is in direct sunlight Change rower location to reduce direct becomes cloudy. or has not had water exposure to sunlight. Add water treat- treatment. ment and blue dye or change tank water as directed in the water treatment sec- tion of this manual.
  • Page 16 Replacing the VX-1 Bungee Shock Cord Step 1. Remove the Perspex Step 2. Move the rowing handle Step 3. Unwrap the cover from rear of upper frame. from the S-Bend handle catch to a Bungee Cord from all point where it is resting on top of the of the Bungee Pulleys.
  • Page 17 Replacing the VX-1 Bungee Shock Cord Step 5. After removing the magnetic ring, the Bungee Cord will be accessible. Pull through the Rope/Bungee Pulley and remove. Note that the rower handle should be resting on top of the tank (as shown in step 2) for the bungee hole to line up. Thread new Bungee Cord through and pull until knotted end is held securely in the slot.
  • Page 18 Replacing the VX-1 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 Pulleys. 3. Lower left rear to upper left rear Pulley. 4.
  • Page 19 Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 20: Parts List

    20007 74100 Seat Rail with Decal - VX1 Rubber 20150 Bolt M10x15 74101 Bolt M8x80 50903 74102 Decal - Vortex Oval 60105 Computer Mounting Bracket 74109 Bungee Pulley 50mm with Bearing 60146 Washer M6x16 82016 O-ring for Dyneema Handle 82017...
  • Page 21 This product is designed and constructed for use in any Health Club / Fitness Studio application. First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Vortex Rower (model VX-1, VX-2 & VX-3), pur- chased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and workmanship.

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