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WRM0200 RevB
Owners Manual
Congratulations on becoming a WaterRower owner.
Rowing is universally recognized as the perfect aerobic exercise - smooth, low impact, rhythmic and
whole-body - unrivalled for its physiological benefits and aesthetic pleasures.
“Rowing, indoors or outdoors, at any exercise level of intensity, requires a greater exercise expenditure than
any other aerobic activity. Calories are burned in relation to the number of muscles used and the intensity and
duration of the exercise. Rowing with a sliding seat uses a very large muscle mass since the upper, lower and
trunk muscles are used vigorously”
Dr. C Everett Koop- Former US Surgeon General
While most rowing machines imitate the action of rowing, they do so mechanically, and therefore lack the
natural dynamics experienced when a boat and crew glide down a river. At WaterRower, we have focused
on replicating the physical dynamics of rowing, with the knowledge that this will achieve all of its
physiological benefits, as well as much of the aesthetic pleasure.
To maximize the enjoyment from using your WaterRower we recommend that you follow our suggestions on
rowing technique and exercise programmes. We hope that some of the discussion points in this manual
will improve your knowledge about exercise in general, so that you are better able to fulfil your specific
exercise objectives.
Your WaterRower has been carefully hand-crafted to give you years of trouble- free use. We recommend
that you closely follow the assembly details provided, particularly by assembling the machine in the correct
sequence, and adhering to the suggested maintenance schedule.
We hope you enjoy using your WaterRower for many years to come.
RESISTANCE SETTINGS
The WaterRower is unique in using the effect of drag to provide an exercise which is entirely self paced.
Because drag is linked to speed, a crew rowing down a river chooses its intensity of exercise simply by altering
the pace at which they row: the faster the boat travels the greater the drag and the harder the crew must work.
This is a similar effect to swimming.
By replicating these dynamics the WaterRower does not require adjustment to increase resistance: if a more
intensive workout is required, simply row faster and harder, and the WaterRower will respond accordingly.
WATER LEVEL
The amount of water in the tank simulates the weight of the boat and crew as it glides down the river. Changing
the water level does not change the resistance, it simply changes the mass which the user is trying to move.
Increasing the water level simulates a heavier boat and crew mass, similarly reducing the water level
simulates a lighter boat and crew mass.
The water level is adjusted according to one’s personal preference or user type; the intensity of course is
altered simply by moving the chosen mass faster or slower. A level gauge is positioned on the tank just below
the computer. Typical settings are:
Children 12-14
liters
Women
14-16
liters
Athletes 16-18
liters
NOTE- Fill the tank with ordinary municipal water. Municipal water contains additives which will deter algae
growth. Distilled or purified water has had these additives removed, promoting algae growth, and should
therefore be avoided. (Refer to the section on Periodic Maintenance for advice on water treatment). Should
the environment in which the WaterRower is stored be subject to freezing, we recommend adding alchohol to
the water.
Safety
We recommend consulting a physician before starting out with an exercise program. Please read all
instructions before using the WaterRower. Additional information on getting started, rowing technique and
rowing training advice can be found at
www.HowToRow.com
.
Warning: Please keep hands away from moving parts when rowing machine is in use.
For further information on safety tips, please refer to
www.waterrower.com/safety
.
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