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  • Page 1         Owners Manual  FR-E316...
  • Page 2 Training with the FLUID ROWER 1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your FLUID ROWER exercise program. 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. 3. For further details regarding rowing technique, please visit our international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com CAUTION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VX-2 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tension Cable Tank Filling and Water Treatment Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation How to Row? How Often? FLUID ROWER Ergometer Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Replacing the Bungee Shock Cord Warranty...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Box Contents Box 2 Contents FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 VX-2 FR-E316...
  • Page 5 Item Qty Description Item Qty Description Upper Mainframe and Tank Bolt M10 x 180 for VX-2 Lower Mainframe Washer M6 Left/Right Seat Rail 15 Washer M10 Spring Washers M10 for Footplate FR-E316 Rower Seat Plastic Washer M10 for VX-2 Rear Leg Curved Washer M10 for VX-2 Nylock Nut M10 for FR-E316 S-Bend Bar Handle Catch...

  • Page 6: Fr-E316 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame

    FR-E316 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame Remove contents from box, and lay Up- per Frame (tank assembly) on its back. Tilt slightly to one side and allow transport wheels to drop into position. Secure with M8x35mm bolt. Repeat on opposite side. Transport Wheel Upper Frame Lower Frame Attach Lower Frame to Upper Frame with...

  • Page 7: Fr-E316 Attaching Footplate And Seat Rails

    FR-E316 Attaching Footplate and Seat Rails Attach the Footplate to the Mainframe (M10x180mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock nut Footplate [24] and 2 x Washers[20]). Caution: The Footplate is heavy, FDF recommends two people for this section of assembly. Mainframe Note: Once Footplate is secured, the assembly can be continued from this position for added stability.

  • Page 8: Fr-E316 Installing The Rower Seat And Rear Leg

    FLUID ROWER Installing the Rower Seat and Rear Leg FR-E316 Installing the Rower Seat and Rear Leg Install the Rower Seat[5] with seat in- dentation facing rearward. Caution: The Rower Seat is heavy. Grasp firmly and use both hands to guide the Rower Seat down the Seat Rail.

  • Page 9: Fr-E316 Installing S-Bend And Frame Tensioning Bolt

    FR-E316 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tensioning Bolt Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assem- bly with S-bend installation and frame tensioning bolt. Install rear of S-Bend[7] onto the Upper Frame using M10x80mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock Nut[24] and 2x M10 washers [20].
  • Page 10 Tilt Upper Frame slightly forward and se- cure front of S-Bend to Footplate using M10x15mm bolt and washer. (Note: M10x15mm bolt and washer are pre-installed on the S-Bend for your convenience) Install the Frame Tensioning Bolt and tighten as far as it can go. This will pre- tension the frame to the proper position and complete the assembly.

  • Page 11: Attaching Upper/Lower Frame

    VX-2 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame Open box and remove contents. Lie Up- per Frame on it’s back as shown here. In the bolt pack, locate 2xM10x140mm Upper Frame bolts[16] and curved washers[23] along with 1xM10x65mm[13] dome head bolt and washer[20]. Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts first and do not tight- en before installing the third M10x65mm...

  • Page 12: Attaching Footplate To Mainframe

    VX-2 Attaching Footplate to Mainframe Using 2x 170mm bolts[17], 4x stand- ard washers[20] and 2x Nylock nuts [24], attach the Footplate[4] to the Mainframe[1] of the rower as shown. Footplate  Align bolt holes here Mainframe  2x M10x170mm bolts[17], 4x washers [20], and 2x Nylock nuts[24].

  • Page 13: Attaching Seat Rails To Mainframe

    VX-2 Attaching Seat Rails to Mainframe Install Seat Rail[3] onto Footplate/ Mainframe Assembly using 4x M10x47.5mm bolts[12] (no washers) and 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] with M6 washers[19] Install the right Seat Rail. M6x20mm bolt and M6 washer Seat Rail Tip: Install both M10x47.5mm bolts[12] first from the outside to hold the rail in position before securing from the inside Footplate...

  • Page 14: Rower Seat Assembly

    VX-2 Rower Seat Assembly 4x M6x20mm bolts and 4x Install the Rower Seat onto the Rower M6 washers Frame using 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] and 4x M6 washers[19]. Rower Seat Rower Seat Frame Indentation Completed Rower Seat. The Seat must be mounted exactly as shown.

  • Page 15: Installing The Rear Leg

    VX-2 Installing the Rear Leg Using the Rear Leg[6], 4x 10x47.5mm bolts[12], 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] and M6 washers[19], mount the Rear Leg onto Seat Rails and secure as shown be- low. Tip: Install all M10x47.5 bolts first from Rear Leg the outside to hold the Rear Leg in posi- tion before securing from the inside with the M6x20mm bolts and M6 washers.

  • Page 16: Installing S-Bend And Frame Tension Cable

    VX-2 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tension Cable Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assem- bly with S-bend installation and Frame Tension Cable. Install rear of S-Bend[7] onto the Upper Frame using M10x80 mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock[24] and 2xM10 washers[20].
  • Page 17 Attach the S-bend to the Footplate as shown. Tilt the upper frame slightly for- ward to align in the proper position. Note the M10x15mm S-bend bolt with washer is pre-installed on the S-bend for your convenience. Align the Frame Tension Cable[9] eye- let with the Bracket on lower frame and install with M10x40mm Bolt[11], 4x M10 plastic washers[22] (2 either side of...

  • Page 18: 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 screwdriver to tighten tank plug into place. Warning: Siphon valve Do not for any reason insert fingers into...

  • Page 19: Long Term Water Treatment And Basic Operation

    Long Term Water Treatment: Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets supplied with this ma- chine. For replacement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor. Water treatment schedules for the FLUID ROWER will vary according to the fluid tanks exposure to sunlight, but expect 8-12 months near a bright, sunlit window and 2 years or more for a darker location.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Fluid Rower Ergometer

    Fluid 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 PROGRAM: Clears current exercise program...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Maintenance Chart

    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 speci- Treatment.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes Rower is in direct Change rower location to reduce direct ex- color or becomes sunlight or has not posure to sunlight. Add water treatment or cloudy. had water treatment. change tank water as directed in the water treatment section of this manual.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Bungee Shock Cord

    Replacing the Bungee Shock Cord Remove the Perspex cover from rear of upper frame. Disconnect sensor lead before removing cover completely. Move the rowing handle from the S-Bend handle catch to a point where it is resting on top of the tank . This helps line up the Bungee Cord hole for easier removal/ replacement.
  • Page 26 Next, remove the magnetic ring. To loos- en the Rear Mainshaft Bolt holding the magnetic ring in place, it is necessary to keep the mainshaft and impeller assem- bly from turning with the bolt. Open the yellow 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...
  • Page 27 Once the Bungee Cord is in position, Re-Wrapping make two wraps on the Belt/Bungee Pul- ley in a clockwise direction, making sure the Bungee Cord tracks in the proper grooves. Once the Bungee has reached the position shown, you may begin to re- wrap the Bungee around the Bungee Pulleys, starting with lower right front Pul- ley to lower left front Pulley.
  • Page 28 Upper rear right to lower rear right and left rear Pulleys. Lower left rear to upper left rear Pulley. Upper left rear Pulley to tie off point. 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.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    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 de- fect in materials or workmanship within 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.

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