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VORTEX SERIES ROWERS 

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY – 

FULL 

COMMERCIAL USE

  

 

This product is designed and constructed for use in any Health Club / Fitness Studio application. 

 
First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the 

Vortex Rower (model VX-1, VX-2 & VX-3)

, pur-

chased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in 
materials and workmanship.  First Degree Fitness Limited or its agent will, at their discretion, repair 
or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period, subject to the specific inclusions 
and exclusions below. 

 

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

 

Polycarbonate Tank & Seals – 3 Year Limited Warranty 

First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the polycarbonate tank or seals should they fail due to 
any defect in materials or workmanship within 3 years of the original purchase. 

 

Mechanical Components (of a non-wearing nature) – 2 Year Limited Warranty 

First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any mechanical component should it fail due to any de-
fect in materials or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase. 

 

All Other Components (of a wearing nature) – 2 Year Limited Warranty 

First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in materi-
als or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase. 

 

Specific Inclusions 

Bungee recoil cord, belt and pulley 
Hand grips & foot straps 
Polyester rowing belt / Dyneema cable 
Seat 
All pulleys, rollers & bearings 
All rubber components  
Computer & speed sensor (excluding replaceable batteries) 
All drive belts 
Aluminum seat rails 

 

 

General Exclusions 

Damage to the finish of any part of the machine 
Damage due to neglect, abuse, incorrect assembly or use of the machine 
Any charges for freight or customs clearance associated with the return or dispatch of parts 
Any damage to or loss of goods during transport of any kind 
Any labour cost associated with a warranty claim 

 

General Conditions 

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The serial number of the machine must be correctly registered with First Degree Fitness Lim-
ited or one of its appointed distributors

 

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First Degree Fitness Limited reserve the right to examine any part where replacement is 
claimed under warranty

 

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Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date of purchase and is not 
transferable

 

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The product must be returned to your place of purchase in original packaging with transporta-
tion, insurance and associated charges paid for by you and risk of loss or damage assumed by 
you

 

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First Degree Fitness makes no other warranties except as stated here and expressly disclaims 
all warranties not stated in this warranty.  Neither First Degree Fitness nor its associates shall 
be responsible for incidental or consequential damages

 

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Manufacturer's warranty automatically commences upon sale of the product to end user or 
upon the expiration of one (1) year from month of manufacture, whichever occurs first

 

Summary of Contents for VX-2 Fluid Rower

Page 1: ...1 Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...ning with the VX 2 1 As with any piece of fitness equipment consult a physician before beginning your VX 2 exercise program 2 Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and...

Page 3: ...ower seat 20 8 Washer M6 6 1 S bend bar handle catch 21 2 Curved Washer M10 7 1 Rear leg 22 4 Nut M10 8 1 Seat Rail Left 23 4 Plastic Washer M10 9 1 Seat Rail Right 24 1 8mm Hex Key 10 8 Bolt M10 x 47...

Page 4: ...g with 1x M10x65mm dome head bolt and washer Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts first and do not tighten before installing the third M10x65mm bolt as shown lower right Caution the...

Page 5: ...ndard washers and 2x Nylock nuts attach the Footplate to the Mainframe of the rower as shown Align bolt holes here Mainframe Footplate Attaching Footplate to Mainframe Do not attempt to stand rower un...

Page 6: ...right Seat Rail Tip Install both M10x47 5mm bolts first from the outside to hold the rail in position before securing from the inside with the M6x20mm bolts and M6 washers Seat Rail M6x20mm bolt and M...

Page 7: ...ower Seat Seat Frame Neck CAUTION The Rower Seat is heavy Use both hands and keep fingers clear of rower channels when guiding seat down the seat rails Completed Rower Seat The Seat must be mounted ex...

Page 8: ...d M6 washers mount the Rear Leg onto Seat Rails and secure as shown below Tip Install all M10x47 5 bolts first from the outside to hold the Rear Leg in position before securing from the inside with th...

Page 9: ...ut Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assembly with S bend installation and Frame Tension Cable Step 1 Install rear of S bend onto the Upper Frame using M10x80 mm b...

Page 10: ...ur Tip Placing the bucket in an elevated position will allow the si phon to continually pump water into the tank Do not fill past the calibration mark indicated on the tank Note Opening the siphon val...

Page 11: ...nt or dizzy Catch Comfortably for ward with straight back and arms Drive Push with the legs while arms remain straight Finish Pull through with arms and legs rock ing slightly back on your pelvis Reco...

Page 12: ...slight fuzzy appearance after a pe riod of use Dyneema Cable is extremely abrasion resistant and to some degree self lubricating Expect many years of trouble free performance Frame Tension Cable The...

Page 13: ...uired please fol low the instructions provided in the Changing the Bungee Cord section of this manual Dyneema Cable Check monthly for signs of twisting excess fraying or other signs of premature wear...

Page 14: ...taut Retighten retaining nut It is not nec essary to overtighten the Cable Computer screen illumi nates but does not register when rowing Loose or failed connec tion Sensor gap too wide see erratic co...

Page 15: ...nk SET Changes Time Distance parameters PROGRAM Clears current exercise program Note For complete operational instructions please refer to the computer manual which is included with your VX 2 Series r...

Page 16: ...om 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 www webracing org downloads ht...

Page 17: ...ng in place it is necessary to keep the mainshaft and impeller assembly from turn ing with the bolt Open the yellow tank plug and insert a wrench wrapped in a lint free cloth to protect the electropla...

Page 18: ...ached the position shown below you may begin to re wrap the Bungee around the Bungee Pulleys starting with the upper right rear Pulley Re Wrapping Remove Replace Step 5 After removing the magnetic rin...

Page 19: ...ys 7 Lower left front Pulley to upper left front Pulley 8 Upper left front Pulley to tie off point Hint Keep a slight tension on the Bungee Cord when threading through the Bungee Pulleys 2 1 3 4 6 5 F...

Page 20: ...20 82066 10140 10082 82077 11101 73045 10184 10047 10027 10028 10207 10300 14044 70321 11409 83502 50903 73800 74109 60109 73019 70315 10016 73705 73201 65953 82021 74102 Exploded Diagram...

Page 21: ...4 Washer M6 82001 1 Lower Frame VX2 10082 23 Washer M10 82016 1 O ring for Dyneema Handle 10096 2 Bolt M10x70 82017 1 Handle Rubber Cover 10097 2 Nut Dome Head M10 82018 1 Handle Bar for Dyneema 10114...

Page 22: ...ect in materi als or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord belt and pulley Hand grips foot straps Polyester rowing belt Dyneema cable Seat All pull...

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