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Operation Instructions
WARNING
Do not overfill the tank
beyond the maximum
indicated level of 17
liters. Refer to the
tank level decal on the
lower side of the tank.
REQUIRED
Siphon [23]
CAUTION
Resistance adjuster
must be set to ’Max’ to
allow for accurate filling
capacity.
a) Remove rubber fill plug from the top of the tank.
b) Place a large bucket of water next to the rower. Position
the Siphon[23] 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.
MIN: This setting keeps a portion
of the water in reserve creating
light resistance
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MAX: This setting allows the
maximum amount of water to
reach the flywheel for heaviest
resistance
Tank Plug
Siphon
INITIAL WATER TREATMENT
Add 1 x 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 4 x
Water Treatment Tablets, which is sufficient for several years of use. To purchase additional chlorine
tabs, please consult your nearest regional dealer/distributor or check our website at
www.firstdegreefitness.com
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.
Getting Started
To achieve minimum resistance, select "MIN" on the tank adjuster. 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 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.
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 Rowing Ergometer 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
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures
