background image

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH: 

 

2.3m/7.5ft

WIDTH OPEN:  

1.7m/5.5ft 

WIDTH FOLDED:  

65cm/25in

HEIGHT: 

 

80cm/31in

WEIGHT: 

 

93kgs/205lbs

RIGGING
SWEEP

SPAN:  

 

84cm

OAR INBOARD: 

114cm

HANDLE LENGTH: 

41cm

SCULLING

SPAN:  

 

80cm (160cm overall)

OAR INBOARD: 

87cm

HANDLE LENGTH: 

14cm

CROSSOVER:   

16cm

OARTEC CONTACT DETAILS

USA/CANADA DISTRIBUTOR

WinTech Racing
345 Wilson Ave
Norwalk CT 06854
USA
Tel: 203 868 5779
Fax 203 866 7224
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wintechracing.com

UK/EUROPE DISTRIBUTOR

WaterRower UK
25 Acton Park Estate
The Vale 
London W3 7QE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8749 8400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8749 8600
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waterrower.com

OARTEC HEAD OFFICE

Oartec Australia
7 Cranbrook Road
Rose Bay NSW 2019
Sydney Australia
Tel:  +612 9327 4877
Fax:  +612 9327 4878
Cell:  +61 (0)427 271 679
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oartec.com

Summary of Contents for Rowing Simulator

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ff Setting the Time Setting the Distance Speed Average Data Stroke Count Technical Data Memory Heart Rate Monitoring Ports Batteries 4 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Tensioning the Return Bungy Replacing...

Page 3: ...ury Make sure the Oartec is placed on level ground and is well positioned away from other objects or persons during the assembly process Carefully pick up the rear seat rail section and place vertical...

Page 4: ...inner bolts through the remaining holes thread the nuts and washers on the bolts and then firmly tighten the lock nuts to secure each of the four bolts Insert the long bolt through the seat rail gusse...

Page 5: ...hich makes it easier to move the hands through the crossover during the recovery see Changing the Oar Height Choose between having the oar handles free to rotate in the oar shaft to simulate featherin...

Page 6: ...follow the procedure set out below Loosen the T Knob that connects the drive arm with the brace arm Pull the brace arm from under the drive arm and fold inwards toward the flywheel Remove the outrigg...

Page 7: ...outrigger locking pin to free the outrigger Swing both the arm and outrigger outwards simultaneously Insert the outrigger locking pin to lock the outrigger in the operational position Swing the brace...

Page 8: ...eference and the recommended resistance for rowing is between positions 10 and 6 and between positions 1 and 5 for sculling The higher the number the harder the resistance ADJUSTING THE FEET HEIGHT Th...

Page 9: ...e Taller rowers 6ft will need the footstretcher set between positions 6 10 and shorter rowers positions 2 6 as a rough starting guide The footstretcher is secured in place on the seat rail by 2 clampi...

Page 10: ...the locking pin Remember that once the handles have been changed the pivot position of the oar in the outrigger must be changed to correspond with rowing or sculling FEATHERING THE OAR To simulate the...

Page 11: ...e set to 2 draw heights HIGH or LOW To change between HIGH or LOW height settings pull the oar away from the drive arm and raise the oar handle up 10 degrees to release the pressure on the height spri...

Page 12: ...heels and can be steered to a different location for storage or use STORAGE When not in use the Oartec can be stored stood vertically upright to maximize the amount of space available in the room Care...

Page 13: ...to display average speeds or technical data such as stroke length drive ratio and heart rate This diagram shows the buttons total icons and functions available on the display screen The operation and...

Page 14: ...he workout the Time field will display the total time taken for the programmed distance Just prior to beginning or while rowing press the TIME button if wanting to view Projected Time in the Time fiel...

Page 15: ...ance is changed by moving the lever on the top of the flywheel housing the drag will automatically calculate the change in resistance and recalibrate the speed values accordingly The drag display allo...

Page 16: ...will display and the heart icon flash for each heartbeat PORTS Located on the back of the monitor there are four ports for specific cable connection The first small port is for the flywheel sensor ca...

Page 17: ...trap that it has not become worn or frayed preventing smooth travel of the return block pulley inside the arm Replace if necessary following the procedure set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of REPLACING THE...

Page 18: ...outside of the locking mechanism Place a finger through the outside loop and pull the bungy through the first locking hole to increase the tension on the bungy return Maintain enough pressure on the...

Page 19: ...e lock nut for the return strap tensioner under neath the frame plate and then remove the return strap webbing from the tensioner Undo the nut at the outer underneath end of the drive arm and the nut...

Page 20: ...e orientation of the rubber cover in relation to the oar tube end and the drive strap Once attached to the oar thread the drive strap into the drive arm around the outside of the pulley at the end of...

Page 21: ...y require the use of a small screwdriver or similar instrument to help push the strap through this slot Push the strap through until it is in line with the edge of the machined flat on the drive spool...

Page 22: ...assist in opening the slot for the return strap Insert the strap until it is in line with the machined flat on the drive spool pulley Fold out the drive arm into the operational position with the bra...

Page 23: ...ro twist remains on the return strap Locate the bolt on the outer end of the rigging plate through the hole on the underside of the drive arm and replace the lock nut Insert the bolt through the under...

Page 24: ...ley is positioned correctly use a 13mm spanner to firmly tighten the lock nut on the bolt underneath the return tensioner This side of the machine is ready to row and should now be tested to see if th...

Page 25: ...WinTech Racing 345 Wilson Ave Norwalk CT 06854 USA Tel 203 868 5779 Fax 203 866 7224 Email bcrotty wintechracing com Website www wintechracing com UK EUROPE DISTRIBUTOR WaterRower UK 25 Acton Park Est...

Page 26: ...able to subsequent owner s if transferred within the term of the warranty Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims III What is Not Covered This warranty does not cover the following Any S...

Page 27: ...elevant parts securely preferably in its original packaging and ship it prepaid as instructed by Oartec clearly stating RAN number and your full contact details Any returns without a valid RAN number...

Reviews: