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Assembly Instructions: 

Step 6:  

Install the footplate onto the 

rower. 
 

Tip: 

When mounting the footplate 

assembly onto the rower, it is only 
necessary to remove one side, 
and leave the other intact as 
shown here.   
 

Note: 

2 Allen keys of the same 

size are provided for this portion 
of the assembly. 
 

 

Footplate assembly left side.  For ease of 
assembly, leave the left side of the footplate 
and seat rail spacer in place as shown.   

Summary of Contents for NEPTUNE Challenge AR

Page 1: ...Owners Manual www firstdegreefitness com ...

Page 2: ... piece of fitness equipment consult a physician before beginning your Neptune Challenge Rower exercise program 2 Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques 1 The Neptune Challenge Rower can stand vertically for storage Make sure a secure location is chosen such as the corner of a room or against a wall 2 Keep hands and fingers away from moving...

Page 3: ...88mm footplate shaft 1 12 Nylon footplate spacer 2 13 17mmx1 5Tx110 Internal spacer 1 14 M8x15mm bolt 2 15 M8 Washer 2 16 Footstrap 2 17 Rear Leg 1 18 75x50 Rubber end cap 1 19 M10x25 Rear leg bolt 1 20 Rear rubber bumpstop 1 21 M6x10mm bumpstop screws 2 Contents Filling Siphon Tool kit and water treatment Not pictured which includes 1 Multi tool 1 2 6mm Allen key 2 3 8mm Allen key 1 4 4x Chlorine...

Page 4: ... pickup during rowing Step 1 Turn seat rail over and install the rear rubber bumpstop using 2x M6x10mm screws with beveled edge facing forward Step 2 Step 3 Using the M10x25mm bolt 11x21x2T Washer and Rear leg install as shown Once rear leg is tight ened install the rear Rubber End Cap Rear Leg Seat Rail M10x25mm bolt and 11x21x2 washer Rear Rubber end cap ...

Page 5: ...nce rear leg is tight ened install the rear Rubber End Cap Step 4 Install the seat rail onto the mainframe Attach sensor lead from seat rail to main frame then align the front seat rail holes with main frame and install using 1x M10x85mm bolt 2x 11x21x2T washers and 1xM10 Nylock nut M10x85mm bolt and 11x21x2T Washer Sensor lead ...

Page 6: ...t with the Plastic Dome cap through the top of the seat rail and secure from under neath with M10 Washer and Nylock Nut M10 Washer and Nylock Nut Note Do not tighten the Vertical seat rail bolt See the Fine tuning your rower page for details once assembly is complete Assembly Instructions ...

Page 7: ...ly onto the rower it is only necessary to remove one side and leave the other intact as shown here Note 2 Allen keys of the same size are provided for this portion of the assembly Footplate assembly left side For ease of assembly leave the left side of the footplate and seat rail spacer in place as shown ...

Page 8: ...mid leg as your guideline tighten the vertical frame tensioning bolt until the mid leg rises approximately 3 5mm off the floor The mid leg should just touch the ground during a rowing stroke Mid leg 3 5mm off the floor is ideal Adjust Vertical seat rail bolt here using the Allen Key here And with the multitool here ...

Page 9: ...low for a few strokes for the resistance change to be achieved The resistance level can also be changed on the fly al lowing for multi level resistance profiles during a single workout Max This setting allows the maximum amount of water to reach the flywheel for heaviest resistance Min Keeps a portion of the water in reserve creating light resistance The Fluid Adjustable Resistance Tank ...

Page 10: ...ate fill levels Using any other setting other than max will result in inaccurate fill levels and in extreme cases could cause leakage to occur during use or when stored in the stand ing position Do not exceed the max 17 liter level as shown on the tank decal sticker Please Read before filling tank Set adjuster knob to MAX prior to filling ...

Page 11: ...ance Important Do not overfill tank 4 After filling tank to the desired water level open the valve on the top of the siphon to allow excess water to escape 5 Ensure that tank plug is replaced once filling and wa ter treatment procedures are complete Tips on Siphon use Putting the fill bucket higher than the tank will allow the siphon to self pump when adding water to the tank Water Treatment Proce...

Page 12: ...ess when digits are flashing to set values upward Can be applied for all settings with the exception of Total Count and SPM Once values are set press Enter to move into the following mode Reset Press this key to reset values Note Total count can only be reset by taking out and reinstalling batteries Once values are decided the computer will scroll through the various set tings every six seconds Th...

Page 13: ...ting continuously between strokes Progress a few minutes more each day until you are comfortable with 30 45 minutes training time 3 or 4 times a week This will provide aerobic endurance benefits muscle toning and sufficient calorie burning to form part of a weight loss pro gram CAUTION Always consult a doctor before beginning an exercise program Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy Catch Co...

Page 14: ...ull the cord through all three pulleys and leave excess on top of the tank for now Reattaching the rower belt 1 Begin reattaching the rower belt by threading around the rower belt pulley with the Velcro side facing upward as illustrated Velcro facing upward 2 Next thread the belt around the idle wheel as shown Once around the idle wheel attach the rower belt to the belt bungee pulley There is an o...

Page 15: ... mainframe under bungee tension alone then simply tie off at previous position If the return is too slack experiment by tightening the tension in small increments and testing until the correct tension is achieved If the rower handle cannot reach the end of the seat rail during a rowing stroke then the bungee shock cord is over tensioned 4 Rethread the bungee shock cord on opposite side of the idle...

Page 16: ...rame then cut the plastic end tie and follow the drawing above for bungee removal Next remove the upper frame plug to allow the bungee shock cord to be threaded through the top of the frame Note You will need to rotate the belt bungee pulley to align the holes prop erly Should the belt drop off of during the bungee change please refer to the previous pages for Attaching Reattaching the rower belt ...

Page 17: ... off with plastic tie wrap to correct tension Replace frame plug Tip Correct bungee tension is achieved when enough recoil is present for the rowing handle to easily reach the front of the rower pulley belt bracket at the far front of the frame If the rowing handle will not reach rearward to the end of the seat rail the bungee cord is over tightened and will require adjustment Pull Bungee through ...

Page 18: ...ightly too loose Tighten bolt 1 2 turn and try again Tighten as needed until problem stops Note Over tightening this bolt can damage the seat rail Only tighten bolt until mid leg begins to lift slightly from the ground Refer to Fine tuning the Neptune Challenge for details The Neptune Challenge computer does not illuminate after battery in stallation Batteries installed in correctly or need re pla...

Page 19: ... 14 1 90801 Rail 43 1 60615 Bungee Cord 8mmx1250 with Clip 60617 Tie 61008 15 2 60803 Rubber Bump Stop Seat 44 1 90101 Welding Component 16 4 60807 Rubber Bump Stop Screw M6x10 45 1 60102 Upper Mid Frame 17 2 90812 Rail Decal 46 1 60104 Roller Belt Pulley Bracket 18 1 90803 Sensor With Lead 47 1 60107 Welding Component 19 2 90804 Sensor Mounting Screw M3x8 48 1 90106 Computer mount 20 1 60806 Foot...

Page 20: ... Welding Component 71 1 60119 Idle wheel inc 2x60112 Bearing 99 1 60103 Welding Component 72 1 60120 Roll Pin 6mm 100 2 60205 Welding Component 73 1 60121 Bolt M10x90 101 2 90206 Lower Main Frame Mounting Bracket Rear 74 1 60123 Idle Shaft Upper Frame Mount 10mm 102 4 60209 End Cap 76 2mm Round 75 1 60125 Idler Pulley Shaft 103 4 60210 Transport Wheel Fasterner 76 2 60126 C Clip 10mm 104 2 60211 T...

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Page 22: ...ail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 5 years of the original purchase Warranty does not apply to frame coating Polycarbonate Tank Seals 2 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 2 years of the original purchase Mechanical Components of a non wearing na...

Page 23: ...ransport of any kind Any labor cost associated with a warranty claim General Conditions The serial number of the machine must be correctly registered with First Degree Fitness Limited or one of its appointed distributors First Degree Fitness Limited reserve the right to examine any part where replacement is claimed under warranty Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date...

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