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Owners Manual 

Summary of Contents for Evolution E-520

Page 1: ...Owners Manual ...

Page 2: ... with any piece of fitness equipment consult a physician before beginning your E 520 exercise program 2 Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques 3 For further details regarding rowing technique please visit our international website at www firstdegreefitness com CAUTION 1 The E 520 can stand for storage When doing so please follow the instru...

Page 3: ... Manual 3 6mm Allen key 4 4mm Allen key 5 Chlorine tablets x4 6 Main frame touch up paint Taped inside Aluminum Rails 1 M10x70mm bolt x2 2 10mm washer x2 3 Seat Rail Spacer x2 Rear Leg 2x Front Leg Mainframe Rower Seat Funnel and Hose Seat Rail Left Seat Rail Right Main Frame Parts 1 Main Frame x1 2 Front Leg x2 3 Rear Leg x 2 4 Rower Seat x 1 5 Seat Rail Left Right Chlorine Tablets x 4 ...

Page 4: ...se mouse pad or soft cloth under rower belt pulley to protect from scratches scuffing Rower Belt Pulley Step 2 Slowly stand the rower upright On a hard surface it is recommended to place something soft under the Rower Belt Pulley to avoid surface scratches Bungee Shock Cord Locate and unwrap the Bungee Shock Cord from the frame before moving on to the installation of the Seat Rails Caution Do not ...

Page 5: ...talled M10x70mm Bolt as shown Secure from behind with M10 Nylock Nut and M10 Washer Left Seat Rail Step 3 Attaching Seat Rails to Frame Right Seat Rail Bungee Pulley Bungee Shock Cord Before installation of the Right Seat Rail thread the Bungee Shock Cord through the top of the Seat Rail around the Bungee Pulley and out the bottom as shown Once this is complete repeat the same assembly proce dure ...

Page 6: ...n upper right OK Bungee Shock Cord w Hook End Connect the Bungee Shock Cord to the Seat Rail as shown Next install the Rower Seat as shown below Seat Indentation faces rearward Rower Seat is heavy Grasp firmly and use both hands to guide the Rower Seat down the Seat Rail Premature wear ing of the shock cord will occur ...

Page 7: ...ide of the Seat Rail while the smaller M6x20mm bolts and washers are fitted on the inside Rear Leg M10x47 5mm Bolt and M10 Washer M6x20mm Bolt and M6 Washer Free Computer Stalk Mount Free Heel Support Plate Release Rowing Handle Lower your E 520 to the operational position and free the Heel Support Plate Rowing Handle and Computer Stalk Mount to complete the assembly Step 5 Step 4 Rear Leg Install...

Page 8: ... drop cloth under the tank when filling the tank to avoid damage floor or carpet Do not under any circumstances put fingers into the tank Use the end of the hose to move the impeller should the need arise Warning Use a drop cloth for splash and stain protection Caution The rower is heavy Use two people when draining the tank Note the lower Black Tank Plug is permanently sealed Yellow Tank Plug Fil...

Page 9: ...s following the chlorine tablet before adding the blue dye as the Chlorine tablet is extremely concentrated CAUTION Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated on the tank level sticker or water spillage may occur See Tank Filling and Water Treatment page for details Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation Vertical Storage The E 520 can easily be stored in a vertical position For safe...

Page 10: ...ou can choose to change UNITS displayed Level Adjustable from 1 20 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 E 520 Reset Clears data UNITS displays WATTS SPM HR 500 m ...

Page 11: ... 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 http www webracing org downloads htm The USB Connector is located on the lower rear of the IPM along with the Sensor and Heart Rate Monitor Connectors Connect to a Laptop or PC using a standard USB cable you may need to wait while W...

Page 12: ...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 rocking slightly back on your pel vis Recovery Upper body tips forward over your pelvis and move forward Catch Catch and begin again How to Row 1 Begin the stroke comfortably forward and push strongly back with your legs while keeping your ar...

Page 13: ... Bungee Cord Check every hundred hours for correct tension and for signs of wear The Bungee Cord should last for many years If a bungee cord change is required please fol low the instructions provided in the Changing the Bungee Cord section of this manual Rowing Belt Check every hundred hours for correct tension and for signs of wear The Rowing Belt should provide many years of trouble free use If...

Page 14: ... play Check that the computer lead is connected properly If connected properly check sensor gap Contact your local service center if this fails to address the problem Rowing Belt cannot ex tend to the end of row ing stroke or no resis tance Rowing Belt needs to be unwrapped 1 turn or re quires an extra wrap on the Rower Belt Pulley The E 520 computer does not illuminate after battery installation ...

Page 15: ...ten tank bolts Tank Belt Adjustment Step 2 End Cap Step 4 Tank Tensioning Bolt Tip Twist the belt by hand to gauge tightness Correct tension should be ob tained when no longer able to twist more than 60 degrees Step 3 Step 1 Step 1 Remove large metal in spection plate as shown above Step 2 Using a long tool push out the rear end cap as pictured below left This will give you ac cess to the tank ten...

Page 16: ...lp thread the strap into the machine Note that the Spacer may re quire being tilted just slightly to allow it to pass through Tilt Spacer slightly Ear Reattach the Bungee Hook to the end of the Seat Rail install outer Spacer C Clip and Sticker Test for proper installation If the C Clip cannot be reinstalled then remove Pulley and try again as the Strap may be jammed The Joiner should be able to re...

Page 17: ...hing 10042 4 Nut M12 Nylock 10190 2 Washer M8x26 10043 7 Washer M12 10191 1 Bolt M8x120 10063 2 Bolt M12x30 10601 1 Seat Frame 10066 2 End Cap 100x100mm 10701 2 Rear Leg 10067 2 Rubber Cover for Large PK Pulley 10910 2 Front Leg 10068 1 Large Steel Side Cover 276mm 11404 2 Bar Catch 520 10069 1 End Cap 75x50mm 11101 1 Heel Support 10070 16 Screw M4x10 13045 1 PC Tank Cover Level Decal 20R Blue 100...

Page 18: ...ny defect in materials or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord belt and pulley Hand grips foot straps Polyester rowing belt 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 du...

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