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First Degree Fitness Apollo Hybrid AR 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 Apollo Hybrid Congratulations on your purchase of the Apollo Hybrid AR Rower. First Degree Fitness is proud to present the Apollo Hybrid AR Rower as part of our exclusive range of commercial and home use products featuring patented Adjusta- ble Fluid Resistance.
  • Page 3 1. Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts, as indicated in this manual. 2. 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Apollo Hybrid AR Rower Box Contents Side Rail/Rear Brace/Transport Wheel Assembly Mounting Rower Seat and Upper Mainframe Completing The Apollo Hybrid AR Assembly Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank Note on Filling the AR Tank Tank Filling and Water Treatment Removing/Changing Tank Water...

  • Page 5: Apollo Hybrid Ar Rower Box Contents

    Apollo Hybrid AR Rower Box 1 & 2 Contents Box 1 Contents Box 2 Contents...
  • Page 6 Item Qty Description Item Qty Description Mainframe M6x15mm Bolt Left / Right Side Rail M8x45mm Bolt Rower Seat 5mm Allen Key Rear Brace 6mm Allen Key Bungee Hook Mount 13mm Spanner Transport Wheel Assembly AA Duracell Battery 16 M8 Washer Water Treatment Tablet M8 Standard Nut Siphon...

  • Page 7: Side Rail/Rear Brace/Transport Wheel Assembly

    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 8: Mounting Rower Seat And Upper Mainframe

    Transport Wheel Assembly Transport Wheel Axle Transport Wheel Washer Note Transport wheels must be mounted on the outside of Side Rails as pictured above. Side Rail Right Nylock Nut Once the Rear Brace and Side Rails are assembled, mount the Transport Wheel Assembly onto the Left/Right Side Rails Note: One washer on outside and one washer on the inside of the side rail Do not over tighten the Transport Wheel Axle as it may inhibit Transport Wheel ro-...
  • Page 9 Next, install the Mainframe[1] onto the Side Rail Assembly as shown. You will need 8x M8x45mm Bolts[11], 16x M8 Washers[7], 8x M8 Standard Nuts[8] and 8x M8 Nylock Nuts[8]. Secure but do not tighten. You may find that the lower bracket bolts can be difficult to access.

  • Page 10: Completing The Apollo Hybrid Ar Assembly

    Mainframe to Side Rail Bolts as they are easi- er to access from the vertical position. Lower the Apollo Hybrid AR back to the Horizon- tal position and test for proper bungee recoil. Check Seat Rollers/running boards for dirt or de- bris before sitting on the rower seat.

  • Page 11: Adjustable Resistance (Ar) Tank

    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 12: Note On Filling The Ar Tank

    Note on Filling the AR Tank Important: Please Read Before Filling Tank: 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” will result in inaccurate fill levels and in extreme cases could cause leakage to occur during use or when stored in the standing position.

  • Page 13: Tank Filling And Water Treatment

    Tank Filling and Water Treatment Tank Filling and Water Treatment Pro- cedures Note: 17 liters of water is required for Siphon maximum filling. Fill tank with adjuster handle set to “MAX” Tank plug only. 1. Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank. 2.

  • Page 14: Removing/Changing Tank Water

    Removing/Changing Tank Water: 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. It is not possible to completely drain the A/R tank without disassembly.

  • Page 15: 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 16: How To Row

    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. 3.

  • Page 17: Apollo Hybrid Ar Computer

    Apollo Hybrid AR Computer Options: Auto Start: Commence rowing to activate. Reset all values: Hold button down for 3 seconds first to RESET. Distance: Add 100m distance, up to 1000m then add 500m, each button push to accumulate required distance then begin rowing to initiate distance...

  • Page 18: 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.

  • Page 19: Detaching The Rower Belt

    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.Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Leg. Inner Clip Then, push out the Inner Clip from the Bungee Hook End Frame.
  • Page 20 Rower Handle 3.Wind the Rower Belt onto the Belt/ Bungee Pulley until the Rower Handle is as it’s furthest forward position. Belt/Bungee Pulley 4.Rethread the Bungee Shock Cord (on opposite side of the Idle Wheel) back Bungee Pulley through the Bungee Pulleys and tie off at the Attachment Point.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes col- Rower is in direct Change rower location to reduce di- our or becomes sunlight or has not rect exposure to sunlight. Add water cloudy. had water treat- treatment or change tank water as ment.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Metal/Wood 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 coating.

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