Transporting the AirRower:
• Grasp the transport handle and raise the rear end of the rower to a comfortable position using a proper lifting
technique.
• Roll the unit into place and lower the unit using a proper lifting technique.
• Never grasp the unit by the plastic covers. Damage and injury can occur.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
Every Assault AirRower is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all applicable domestic and international
standards. However, certain precautions must be taken when operating any piece of fitness equipment. Always
follow basic safety precautions when using this machine to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
Intended Use
• The AirRower rowing ergometer may be used for indoor rowing simulation.
• The AirRower rowing ergometer is appropriate for residential and commercial use.
• The AirRower may be used only for the intended use.
• Any additional uses may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Spacing Requirement
• The minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and
EN (European) regulations as of March 1, 2017, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: a minimum
of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) to the left, right and front, and 2.0 m (79.0 in.) behind the rower.
• Consider carefully the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), US Code 28 CFR (see Section
305). ASTM standards are voluntary and may not reflect current industry standards. The actual area for access,
passage around, and emergency dismount is the responsibility of the facility in which the product is used. The
facility should consider the total space requirements for training on each unit, voluntary and industry standards,
and any local, state, and federal regulations. Standards and regulations are subject to change at any time.
Instructions for Owners
• Read the entire owner’s manual before operating the unit.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Assembly of Technical Items: Assembly of the Assault AirRower should be performed by a qualified technician.
A significant amount of technical knowledge is required for the safe and complete assembly of the unit. Many
retailers will offer delivery and assembly as part of the sales agreement. If this unit was sold unassembled (in
the carton) and you do not feel you can perform the assembly successfully, please call the dealer for service.
Service calls for improper assembly are not covered by the Warranty Policy and any associated charges will be the
responsibility of the owner.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Assault Fitness. Such attachments may cause
injuries.
• Assemble and operate the rower on a solid, level surface.
• All warning labels attached directly to the rower must remain installed. If a warning label becomes illegible or
damaged, please contact Assault Fitness for a replacement.
• Maintain the rower to keep it in good working condition, as described in this manual. Inspect the rower for
incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace, or tighten prior to use.
• If you plan to move the rower, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques.
• Do not attempt to service the rower yourself, except to follow the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Instructions for Owners and Users
Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a thorough medical exam from your physician, particularly
if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness, or heart disease; are pregnant;
have a family history of any of the preceding conditions; are over the age of 45; smoke; are obese; have not exercised
regularly in the past year; have other chronic illnesses or physical impairments; or are taking any medication. If
you experience dizziness, chest pains, nausea or any other abnormal symptoms while utilizing the rower, stop
immediately. Consult a physician before continuing.
When using the rower, you should always take basic precautions, including the following:
• Assault Fitness cannot guarantee that the heart rate measurement system on its products will work for all users
in all instances. Heart rate measurement accuracy varies based on a number of factors, including the user’s
physiology and age, the method in which the equipment and the heart rate measurement system is used,
external interference, and other factors that may influence heart rate acquisition and processing.
• The rower should not be used without prior instruction by qualified personnel.
• Do not use while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics.
• Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the operation of this rower, on or near it. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the rower.
• Do not allow children under the age of 16 to use the Assault Fitness AirRower.
• Do not allow animals on the rower.
• Examine the rower for loose or worn parts before each use. Tighten/replace any worn or loose components prior
to use.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate the rower without the shrouds installed.
• Do not use the rower with devices not specifically approved by Assault Fitness.
• Heart rate monitors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement, may affect the
accuracy of the heart rate readings. The heart rate monitors are intended only as exercise aids in determining
heart rate trends in general.
• Never jump onto the rower. Never jump from the rower. Never enter the rower from the front. Operate the rower
only when facing forward.
• Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workouts and avoid loose or dangling clothing. Tie long hair
back. Do not wear shoes with heels, and check the soles of your shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones.
The foot platforms are not intended for cleats or running spikes.
• Save these instructions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
& USE GUIDELINES
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in an individual installation.
• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the Assault AirRower and the affected receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-210 standard. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal
The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials considered hazardous to the environment. Federal
law requires proper disposal.
Product Recycling and Disposal
This equipment must be recycled or discarded per applicable local and national regulations. Product labels, in
accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
determine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the European
Union. The WEEE label indicates that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life
per this Directive. In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is
to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE label
per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the
collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation
is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential
presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact Assault Customer Support.
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Seat Locking Mechanism:
• The seat on the AirRower can be locked in a fixed position on the beam to allow for additional exercise modalities
beyond a traditional rowing ergometer.
• The fixed positions allow for fixed upper body exercises engauging different muscles groups than the typical
dynamic rowing modality.
• To lock the seat, push the knob on the right hand side of the seat carriage towards the beam to engauge the
locking pin into one of the available fixing holes; it may be necessary to slightly slide the seat assembly forward
or backward on the beam to properly align the locking pin.
• To release the seat locking pin, pull the seat knob away from the beam.
General Notes:
• ANT, ANT+ and the ANT+ logo are trademarks of Garmin Switzerland GmbH.
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