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Transport Wheel Assembly

 

1x Left Side Rail 
1x Right Side Rail  

Apollo Hybrid

 

AR Rower Box 1&2

 

Contents

 

Mainframe

 

Rower Seat

 

Rear Brace

 

Bungee hook mount

 

4x Water Treatment Tablet

 

8x M8  
Nylock Nut 

M8 Standard 
Nut 

Siphon

 

Owners Manual  
(1x)

 

2x AA 
Duracell Battery 

16x M8 
Washer 

4x M6x15mm 
bolt 

8x M8x45mmbolt 

1x 13mm  
Spanner 

1x 6mm  
Allen Key 

1x 5mm  
Allen Key 

Box 2 Contents

 

Box 1 Contents

 

Summary of Contents for Apollo AR

Page 1: ...1 Owners Manual Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology ...

Page 2: ...esting from renewable plantations Note that slight variations of colour in the wooden side rails seat and cross member are normal and part of Mother nature s artistry The wood grain patterns and subtle hues of each Apollo Hybrid AR Rower makes every unit highly individual and designed to compliment any environment Follow all instructions carefully for correct assembly tank filling water treatment ...

Page 3: ...R Rower Pack 2 Assembly 3 Tank Filling and Water Treatment 4 Operational Instructions 5 The Apollo Hybrid AR Rower Computer with USB 6 Replacing Rower Belt Bungee shock cord 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8 Parts List Exploded Diagram 9 Warranty 1 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 a...

Page 4: ...1 2 Contents Mainframe Rower Seat Rear Brace Bungee hook mount 4x Water Treatment Tablet 8x M8 Nylock Nut M8 Standard Nut Siphon Owners Manual 1x 2x AA Duracell Battery 16x M8 Washer 4x M6x15mm bolt 8x M8x45mmbolt 1x 13mm Spanner 1x 6mm Allen Key 1x 5mm Allen Key Box 2 Contents Box 1 Contents ...

Page 5: ... 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 rotation Tip Bumpstops facing inside of rail for correct assembly orientation Side Rail Right Transport wheel assembly Bungee Hook mount M6 x 15mm bolts Rear Brace Underside Rear Brace M6 x 15mm bolts Next connect the Side Ra...

Page 6: ...8x45mm bolts 16x M8 washers 8x M8 standard nuts and 8x M8 Nylock nuts Secure but do not tighten You may find that the lower bracket bolts can be difficult to access You can tighten these bolts completely once the rower is standing in the vertical position so for the moment simply align and loosely thread lower bolts nuts Bolt Assembly Close up Nylock nuts must be outside the standard nut and washe...

Page 7: ...age the wheels or running surface Check run ners for debris prior to each use and clean regularly Note The Apollo Hybrid AR frame bolts require periodic checking for tightness Do this at the end of the first month of use and again after every 12 months Choose a suitable location when standing the product for storage The Apollo Hybrid AR frame can be polished with any high grade furniture polish to...

Page 8: ...m resistance is desired Row hard at a steady pace 20 to 25 strokes per minute SPM and put some effort into the stroke ensuring that good form is maintained You can make adjustments to the resistance level while you row Your Rowing Ergometer will adapt almost instantly to increases in resistance but will take up to 10 strokes to reduce the effort required as the central storage tank fills up GETTIN...

Page 9: ... 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 cas es could cause leakage to occur during use or when stored in the standing position DO NOT overfill the tank beyond the maximum indicated level Refer to the Tank Level Decal on the lower side of the tank ...

Page 10: ...the tank will allow the siphon to self pump when adding water to the tank Tank Filling and Water Treatment Water Treatment Procedures Add Chlorine tablet Note The amount of water treatment can vary widely depending on the Rower s lo cation and exposure to sunlight DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE OTHER TREATMENT TABLETS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR ROWER Your rower box contents include 4x...

Page 11: ... treatment will preclude the need to change tank water if the treatment schedule is maintained Additional chlorine is required only when discoloration appears in the water Note Exposure to sunlight accelerates the breakdown of the Water treatment chemical Moving the rower away from direct sunlight will extend the period between water treatments Rigid end of Siphon in tank To Change Tank Water Set ...

Page 12: ...it 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 Secure the plate onto the mounting pegs and push down firmly to lock into position Tighten the Footstraps securely and begin your workout To adjust lift and slide Mounting peg...

Page 13: ...ginning an exercise program Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy 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 Return to the starting position and repeat Catch Co...

Page 14: ...first to RESET Add 1000m distance each button push to ac cumulate required distance then begin rowing to initiate count back Auto Pause A temporary halt in exercise will result in the following For over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes SPM 500METER WATT to zero Distance TIME values are saved CAL per hour defaults to Total CAL A Resumption in exercise in less than 5 minutes will resume Distance TIME f...

Page 15: ... the FDF Website 2 Download and Install the Sample USB Applications from the FDF Website www firstdegreefitness com Download and Install NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers from http www webracing org downloads htm The USB Connector is located on a flying lead at the rear of the IPM along with the Sensor and Heart Rate Monitor Connectors Connect to a Laptop or PC using a standard USB cable you may need to w...

Page 16: ... obvious lip at the attachment point Velcro facing upward Idle Wheel 1 Begin reattaching the Rower Belt by threading around the Rower Belt Pulley with the Velcro side facing upward as illustrated Bungee Hook End Frame Inner Clip 2 Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Leg Then push out the Inner Clip from the Bungee Hook End Frame Pull the Bungee through the Inner Clip until free This will al...

Page 17: ...rd Bungee Pulley Recoil tension can be simply adjusted to suit each user To adjust simply push the Inner Clip out of the Bungee Hook End Frame from behind pull the required amount of bungee through the Inner Clip and replace the Inner Clip into the Bungee Hook End Frame as shown below Inner Clip Bungee Hook End Frame Hint Before reattaching the Inner Clip Bungee Hook End Frame tie a slip knot un d...

Page 18: ...ed out of position Wiring harness Use the back cover of the computer as a Gap tool to check the gap be tween sensor head and Magnetic ring or see if the Sensor head has moved out of position Please contact your nearest FDF customer service center for details The Apollo Hybrid AR Rower computer does not illuminate after battery in stallation Batteries installed incorrectly or need replacing Replace...

Page 19: ...fect in materials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord Hand grips foot straps Polyester rowing belt Seat All pulleys rollers bearings All rubber components Computer speed sensor excluding replaceable batteries Footplates pivoting sliding General Exclusions Damage to the finish of any part of the machine Damage due to neglect abuse incorrect a...

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