First Degree Fitness MEGA PRO XL, User Manual

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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.
Getting Started
To achieve minimum resistance, select "1" on the Tank Adjuster Knob. It takes 10 strokes to fill the central
(storage) Tank, leaving a minimal amount of water in the outer (active) Tank. This process is always required
if minimum 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 AR Tank 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.
Developing Your Routine
Once you have found a level that gives you the exercise required, changes can be made to SPM and to stroke
intensity to further vary your energy input. Interval training is used by most Rowers, where a period of low
intensity is combined with short intervals of high intensity. Your FDF Bluetooth Auto-Adjust Monitor allows
for changes 'on the fly', to achieve multi-level resistance profiles during a single workout. For more
information on exercise routines, please visit our website at www.firstdegreefitness.com
Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank
Operation Instructions
WARNING
Do not overfill the Tank
beyond the maximum
indicated level of 20
liters. Refer to the
Tank Level Decal on the
lower side of the Tank.
REQUIRED
Siphon [10]
CAUTION
Resistance Adjuster
must be set to ’10’ to
allow for accurate filling
capacity.
INITIAL WATER TREATMENT
Add 1x Water Treatment Tablet per full Tank. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, USE A WATER
TREATMENT TABLET OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT. Your unit purchase includes 4x
Water Treatment Tablets, which is sufficient for several years of use. To purchase additional Water
Treatment Tablet, please consult your nearest regional dealer/distributor or check our website at
www.firstdegreefitness.com
a) Remove Tank Plug from the top of the Tank.
b) Place a large bucket of water next to the Rower. Position the Siphon[10]
with rigid Hose in the bucket, and flexible hose in the Tank.
Note: Make sure small breather valve on siphon is closed before filling.
c) Squeeze siphon to begin filling. Important: Do not overfill Tank
d) When full, open the valve on the top of the siphon to allow excess water to
escape.
e) Once filling is completed follow the water treatment schedule below, then
replace the Tank Plug.
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures
1 : This setting keeps a portion of the water in reserve creating light resistance
.
10 : This setting allows the maximum amount of water to reach the flywheel for
heaviest resistance .
Siphon
Tank Plug
NOTE
In areas where tap
water quality is
known to be poor, FDF
recommends the use of
distilled water.