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1. Owners Manual Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology FIRST DEGREE FI NESS UID INNOVATIO www firstdegreefitness com Contents Viking 2 AR Rower Box Contents Side Rail Rear Brace Transport Wheel Assembly Mounting Rower Seat and Upper Mainframe Attaching Footboard to Mainframe Completing The Viking 2 AR Assembly Adjustable Resistance AR Tank Note on Filling the AR Tank Tank Filling and Water Treatment Removing Changing Tank Water Slider Footplate How to Row How Often The Viking 2 AR Computer Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Detaching the Rower Belt Reattaching the Rower Belt Troubleshooting Warranty 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 22 23 Congratulations on your purchase of the Viking 2 AR Rower First De gree Fitness is proud to present the Viking 2 AR Rower as part of our ex clusive range of commercial and home use products featuring patented Adjustable Resistance Our solid wood frames incorporate only the highest quality American Ash which is collected using the latest technology in sustainable harvesting from renewable plantations Note that slight variations of colour are normal and part of Mother na ture s artistry The wood grain patterns and subtle hues of each Viking 2 AR Rower makes every unit highly individual and designed to compliment any environment Follow all instructions carefully for correct assembly tank filling wate2. 4 Insert rigid end of siphon into the tank and flexible hose into a large bucket 5 Drain tank approx 40 of water will remain and then refill following directions for Tank filling as described in the Tank Filling section of this manual Note The valve on top of the siphon must be closed to allow proper drain age Note Water treatment will preclude the need to change tank water if the treatment schedule is maintained Additional chlorine is required only when discolora tion appears in the water Note Exposure to full sunlight reduces the life of the chlorine tablets Storing the rower away from direct sunlight will extend the time between water treat ments Slider Footplate To adjust lift and slide Mounting pegs PIRST DEGREE FIVINIESS The Slider Footplate is designed to fit a wide range of foot sizes and is very simple to use To adjust lift the top of the sliding portion of the footplate and slide up or down The numbers 1 6 represent a guideline from which the proper length can be determined secure the plate onto the mounting pegs and push down firmly to lock into position Tighten the Footstraps securely and begin your workout WARNING Never operate this rower without feet properly secured in Foot straps or without the sliding portion of the Slider Footplate locked into position How to Row 1 Begin the stroke comfortably forward and push strongly back with your legs while keeping your arms and back
3. Auto Pause A temporary halt in exercise will result in the following For over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes SPM SOOMETER WATT to zero Distance TIME values are saved CAL per hour defaults to Total CAL A Resumption in exercise in less than 5 minutes will resume Distance TIME from saved values automatically Auto Power Down Over 5 minutes All values revert to zero after restart TUL Computer Instructions TIME Auto start elapsed time Mice 500M TIME Time to row 500 meters up dated at the completion of TIME PULSE Requires optional receiver and PULSE chest strap sold separately LEVEL Use chest d i SPM Strokes per minute updated each DIST SPM CAL WEE SE WATT Unit of power updated per rowing HOUR stroke DISTANCE LEVEL CAL HOUR Updated each stroke ADD 1000M EACH TOUCH T HOLD TO RESET Use the LEVEL UP DOWN buttons in conjunction with the Fluid Tank Resistance Adjuster handle for accurate 500M Distance CAL WATTS Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Description The USB connectivity now built in to all new models of FDF Console and IPM allow you to enhance your exercise experience by connecting to your home PC or Laptop Using FDF s own sample applications you can exercise while enjoying your favorite movies NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers lets you race with other Internet connected row ers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment or train solo Setting up USB connectivity 1 Download and Install the USB
4. by the arrow in the illustration which points toward the front of rower Rotate Rear Brace to correct orientation before assembly onto Side Rails d AT Front of Rower Pre installed bolt i Bungee Hook Mount Rear Brace Underside Next connect the Side Rail Left 2 and Side Rail Right 2 using 4x M6x15mm Bolts 13 and Rear Brace 5 Do not tighten Side Rail Right Bumpstop SM6 x 15mm Bolts Rear Brace Tip Bumpstops facing inside of rail for correct assembly orientation Transport Wheel Assembly Transport Wheel Axle Transport Wheel oe Ki Note Transport wheels must be mounted on the outside of Side Rails as eae pictured a bove Di Side Rail Right Nylock Nut Once the Rear Brace and Side Rails are assembled mount the Transport Wheel Assembly 8 onto the Left Right Side Rails 2 Note One washer on outside and one washer on the inside of the side rail ER not over tighten the Transport Wheel Axle as it may inhibit Transport Wheel ro ation Mounting Rower Seat and Upper Mainframe Rower Seat Seat Indentation To install the rower seat spread the Left Right Side Rails slightly and drop the Rower Seat into the track Note Seat indentation must face rearward Next install the Mainframe onto the Side Rail Assembly as shown You will need 4x M8x45mm bolts 14 8x M8 washers 10 4x M8 standard nuts 11 and 4x M8 Nylock nuts 12 secure but do not tighten You will find that the low
5. straight 2 Begin to pull your arms back as they pass over your knees and continue the stroke through to completion rocking slightly back over your pelvis 3 Return to the starting position and repeat 4 For further details regarding rowing technique please refer to our international website at www firstdeqreefitness com How Often Begin with 5 minute training sessions once a day and aim for around 2 30 to 2 45 for 500m time Row at a pace that keeps the water circulating continuously be tween 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 program Catch Drive Finish Recovery Catch Comfortably for Push with the Pull through with arms Upper body tips Catch and begin ward with legs while arms and legs rocking forward over your fagain straight back and f remain straight slightly back on your pelvis and move arms pelvis forward CAUTION Always consult a doctor before beginning an exercise program Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy 17 The Viking 2 AR Computer Options Auto Start Commence rowing to activate Reset all values Hold button down for 3 seconds first to RESET Distance Add 1000m distance each button push to accumulate required distance then begin rowing to initiate count back
6. Device Driver CDM2xxxx_Setup exe for 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 Vista XP from 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 Connecting your console The USB Connector is located on a flying lead at the 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 Windows starts the USB Device Driver Note Please refer to computer manual where applicable or for further information refer to our website at www firstdegreefitness com Detaching the Rower Belt 1 To detach belt simply pull beyond the range of the normal rowing stroke until the belt detaches from the belt bungee pulley Tip You ll hear the Velcro separating just before the belt detaches 2 Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Leg Then push out the Inner Clip from the Bungee Hook End Frame Pull the Bungee through the Inner Clip until free This will allow for the Bungee Shock Cord to be threaded completely out of the Main Frame and up to the Belt Bungee Pulley where it will be re attached once the Row er Belt is in the proper position ima H i y p a N VY MENG iN ee TT NV ao e r It 7 Velcro facing 1 Begin reattaching the Rower Belt by u
7. active chambers of the AR Tank Your new Rowing Ergometer can adapt at the turn of a dial to the resistance preferred by each user in the home environment MAX This setting allows the maximum amount of water to reach the fly wheel for heaviest resistance MIN Keeps a portion of the water in reserve creating light resistance Getting Started To achieve minimum resistance select MIN on the tank adjuster It takes 10 strokes to fill the central storage tank leaving a minimal amount of water in the outer active tank This process is always required if minimum resistance is desired Row hard at a steady pace 20 to 25 strokes per minute SPM and put some effort into the stroke ensuring that good form is maintained You can make adjustments to the resistance level while you row Your Rowing Ergometer will adapt almost instantly to increases in resistance but will take up to 10 strokes to re duce the effort required as the central storage tank fills up Developing Your Routine Once you have found a level that gives you the exercise required changes can be made to SPM and to stroke intensity to further vary your energy input Interval training is used by most Rowers where a period of low intensity is combined with short intervals of high intensity Your FDF Rowing Ergometer allows for changes on the fly to achieve multi level resistance profiles during a single workout For more information on exercise routines ple
8. ase visit our website at www tirstdegreefitness com Note on Filling the AR Tank o Important Please Read Before Filling Tank lenis Set adjuster knob to MAX prior to filling KL Caution When filling the AR tank the adjuster handle must be set to the MAX position as shown to allow accurate 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 standing position DO NOT overfill the tank beyond the maximum indicated level of 17 litres Refer to the Tank Level Decal on the lower side of the tank Tank Filling and Water Treatment Tank Filling and Water Treatment Pro 1 Note 17 liters of water is required for maximum filling Fill tank with adjuster handle set to MAX only ii 1 Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank 2 Place a large bucket of water next to the rower and rappers siphon with the rigid hose in the bucket and the flexible hose into the tank as shown Note Make sure small breather valve on the top of the siphon is closed before filling Note Where water quality is known to be poor FDF recommends the use of distilled water 3 Begin filling tank by squeezing siphon Use Level Gauge Decal on side of tank to measure volume of water in tank Important Do not overfill tank 4 After filling tank to the desired water level open
9. cloudy had water treat treatment or change tank water as ment directed in the water treatment sec tion of this manual Consider using Local tap water is distilled water to refill tank of poor quality Rower Belt slipping Bungee not under Tighten bungee cord following the off belt bungee pul enough tension instructions in reattaching the rower ley belt section of this manual Recoil not strong enough Inconsistent read sensor gap Use the back cover of the computer ings on the Viking 2 as a Gap tool to check the gap be AR Rower Comput Faulty Sensor tween sensor head and Magnetic er for 500meter split ring or see if the Sensor head has time and SPM sensor has moved moved out of position strokes per mi out of position nute Please contact your nearest FDF Wiring harness customer service center for details The Viking 2 AR Batteries installed Replace reinstall batteries in correct Rower Computer incorrectly or need position and try again If the LCD does not illuminate replacing screen fails to illuminate try rotating after battery installa the batteries slightly in the computer tion If this fails contact your local service center The Viking 2 AR Loose or failed con Check that the computer lead is con Rower Computer nection nected properly If it is connected screen illuminates then contact your local service cen but does not register Sensor gap too ter Check Sensor gap when rowi
10. er bracket bolts can be difficult to access You can tighten these bolts completely with the rower standing in the vertical position easily once the footboard has been mounted so for the moment simply align and loosely thread lower bolts nuts Bolt Assembly Close Up M8x45mm Bolt A M8 Standard Nut B D M8 Nylock i M8 Washer gt o Nut e e M8 Washer Note Clean wheels and tracks weekly with a soft dry cloth in order to decrease the rate of wear on both wheels and track Attaching Footboard to Mainframe First undo the rower handle and move forward Then install the footboard 3 onto the main frame using the Rower handle bar catch 9 2x M6x65mm bolts 15 for the top of the footboard and 4x M8x45mm bolts 14 8x M8 washers 10 4x M8 standard nuts 11 4x M8 nylock 12 nuts for the lower footboard to side rail as sembly Tighten all assembly bolts once footboard has been installed Note the low er bolts are much easier to tighten with the rower standing in the vertical position Handle bar M8x45mm boli A M8 Standard nut e Bo M8 Washer M8 Nylock nut ee M8 Washer Next install footplate 6 onto the Footboard 3 by sliding under the footplate frames TIP when inserting footplates lift the front of the footplate slightly Completing The Viking 2 AR assembly Pull Bungee Cord and hook Bungee end onto the Bungee hook mount as shown Tighten frame bolts securely once r
11. n materials or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Seat Runners Stainless Steel Paddle Assembly All Other Components of a wearing nature 2 Year Limited Warranty Home use or 1 year Light Commercial use First Degree Fitness Limited will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in mate rials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord Hand grips amp foot straps Polyester rowing belt Seat All pulleys rollers amp bearings All rubber components Computer amp speed sensor excluding replaceable batteries Sliding footplates 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 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 un der warranty Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date of purchase and is not transfera ble The product must be returned to your place of purchase in original packaging with transporta
12. ng wide 22 VIKING 2 AR ROWER INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY LIGHT COMMERCIAL USE Light Commercial Use This product is designed and constructed for use in supervised facilities where the product is used for less than 25 hours per week in total It is not intended or warranted for general use in Health Club Fitness Studio application First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Viking 2 AR Rower model VIK2 AR purchased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging is free from defects in materials and work manship First Degree Fitness Limited or its agent will at their discretion repair or replace parts that be come defective within the warranty period subject to the specific inclusions and exclusions below Wooden Frame 5 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness Limited will repair or replace the wooden Main Frame of the Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 5 years of the original purchase Warranty does not ap ply to frame coating Polycarbonate Tank amp Seals 3 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness Limited 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 origi nal purchase Mechanical Components of a non wearing nature 2 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness Limited will repair or replace any mechanical component should it fail due to any defect i
13. ower is standing 11 Do not cut Bungee tie wrap before Bungee cord is attached to rear of rower as shown here Once the Bungee cord is attached to the Rear Brace tighten the bolts holding the Footboard the Mainframe to Side rail bolts as they are easier to access from the vertical position Lower the VIKING2 back to the Horizontal po sition and test for proper bungee recoil Check Seat rollers running boards for dirt or debris before sitting on the rower seat Small objects captured between the seat rollers and runners can damage the wheels or running surface Check runners for debris prior to each use and clean regularly Note The VIKING2 frame bolts require periodic checking for tightness Do this at the end of the first month of use and again after every 12 months Choose a suitable location when standing the product for storage The VIKING2 frame can be polished with any high grade furniture polish to further highlight the rich luster of the wood finish Install supplied 2x AA Duracell batteries and check computer function Details regarding can be found in the Computer sec tion of this manual Choose a flat level surface on which to use your Viking Rower to avoid rocking and poten tial premature wear Adjustable Resistance AR Tank The Adjustable Resistance AR Tank developed and patented by First Degree Fitness offers a true multi level experience Water is moved between the storage and
14. pward q threading around the Rower Belt Pulley with the Velcro side facing upward as illustrated 2 Next thread the Belt around the Idle Wheel as shown Once around the Idle Wheel attach the Rower Belt to the a eee Belt Bungee Pulley There is an obvi ous lip at the attachment point oe WW Idle Wheel Se Kee ZI 20 Rower Handle 3 Wind the Rower Belt onto the Belt Bungee Pulley until the Rower Handle is as it s furthest forward position 4 Rethread the Bungee Shock Cord on Bunoee Pulle opposite side of the Idle Wheel back S through the Bungee Pulleys and tie off at the Attachment Point A ungee Shock Cord M D Ny N D 4 F fo K Recoil tension will decrease over time as the Bungee Shock Cord stretches To in crease recoil tension simply push the Inner Clip out of the Bungee Hook End Frame from behind pull the required amount of bungee through the Inner Clip and replace the Inner Clip into the Bungee Hook End Frame as shown below Hint Before reattaching the Inner Clip Bungee Hook End Frame tie a slip knot under slight tension at the lower bungee pulley This will keep the bungee under tension while reassembling the Bungee Hook End Frame S Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes col Rower is in direct Change rower location to reduce di our or becomes sunlight or has not rect exposure to sunlight Add water
15. r treatment service and safety Access to our world wide distributor and service network is available at www firstdegreefitness com Check contents of Box 1 and 2 to assure all parts are present and correct prior to assembly Training with the Viking 2 AR Rower 1 As with any piece of fitness equipment consult a physician before beginning your Viking AR Rower exercise program 2 Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques jh CAUTION 1 Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts as indicated in this manual 2 The Viking 2 AR Rower can stand vertically for storage Make sure a secure location is chosen such as the corner of a room or against a wall Viking 2 AR Rower Box 1 amp 2 Contents 1 Box 1 Contents 2 Box 2 Contents vu eler Left Right Side Rail to bolt M8 Nylock Nut M8x45mm bolt ph Bungee hook mount 13mm Spanner Transport Wheel Assembly AA Duracell Battery Rower handle bar catch Water Treatment Tablet O M8 Washer za pom Standard Nut 22 ben Manual 6 Side Rail Rear Brace Transport Wheel Assembly Start with the Rear Brace and on the underside you will find a pre installed bolt From the hardware kit take the Bungee Hook Mount and install it onto the Rear Brace as shown Note the orientation of the Brace and hook must be correct in order to hold the end of the Bungee Shock Cord as depicted
16. the valve on the top of the siphon to allow excess water to escape 5 Ensure that Tank Plug is replaced once filling and water 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 Procedures Add Chlorine tablet Note The amount of water treatment can vary widely depending on the Rower s location and exposure to sunlight DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE TREATMENT TABLETS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR ROWER Your rower box contents include 4x water treatment tablets which is sufficient for several years of water treatment Treat when water becomes discolored or shows signs of Algae Bacterial growth To purchase additional chlorine tabs please consult your nearest regional dealer distributor or check our website at www firstdegreefitness com _ Use a drop cloth under the tank when filling the tank to avoid AN Caution staining floor or carpet 14 Removing Changing Tank Water Row a minimum of ten complete strokes before com mencing tank draining Remove tank plug insert rigid end of siphon into tank and begin draining NOTE Approximately 40 of tank water will remain It is not possible to completely drain the A R tank without disassembly 1 Set Adjuster handle to MIN 2 Row at least ten strokes to fill the storage reservoir as completely as possible 3 Remove Tank Plug
17. tion in surance and associated charges paid for by you and risk of loss or damage assumed by you 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 respon sible for incidental or consequential damages 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 23
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