Viking 2 AR Rower - First Degree Fitness
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1. Owners Manual Featuring Patented Adjustable Fluid Resistance Technology 69 FIRST DEGREE FITNESS FLUID INNOVATION www firstdegreefitness com Congratulations on your purchase of the Viking 2 AR Rower First Degree Fitness is proud to present the Viking 2 AR Rower as part of our exclusive range of commercial and home use products featuring patented Adjustable Resistance Our solid wood frames incorporate only the highest quality American Ash which ts collected using the latest technology in sustainable harvesting from renewable plantations Note that slight variations of colour are normal and part of Mother nature 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 water 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 VAN CAUTION 1 The Viking 2 AR Rower can stand vertically for storage Make sure a secure lo2. 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 lo cation and exposure to sunlight DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE OTHER TREATMET TABLETS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR ROWER Your rower box contents include 4x water treatment tablets which is suffi cient for several years of water treatment Treat when water becomes discolored or shows signs of Algae Bacterial growth Caution Use a drop cloth under the tank when filling or emptying the tank to avoid staining floor or carpet 11 12 To Change Tank Water Rigid end of Siphon in tank Row a minimum of ten complete strokes before com mencing tank draining Remove tank plug insert rigid NOTE Approximately 40 of tank water will remain lt is not possible to completely drain the A R tank without disassembly Removing Changing Tank Water 1 2 Set Adjuster handle to MIN Row at least ten strokes to fill the storage reservoir as completely as possible Remove Tank Plug Insert rigid end of siphon into the tank and flexible hose into a large bucket 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 drainage Note Water treatment will preclude the n
3. tion 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 V2 s 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 V2 frame can be polished with any high grade furniture polish to further high light 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 section of this manual Choose a flat level surface on which to use your Viking Rower to avoid rocking and potential premature wear Cut Bungee tie wrap ONLY after Bungee hook is prop erly connected to Rear Brace 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 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 Impeller for heaviest resistance MIN Kee
4. the Rower Handle is as it s fur sie Bungee Hook End Frame and Clip onto thest forward position Rear Leg Recoil tension can be simply adjusted to suit each user To adjust simply push the Inner Clip out of the Bungee Hook End Frame from behind pull the reguired amount of bungee through the Inner Clip and replace the Inner Clip into the Bungee Hook End Frame Hint Before reattaching the Inner Clip Bungee Hook End Frame tie a slip Knot un der slight tension at the lower bungee pulley This will keep the bungee under tension while reassembling the Bungee Hook End Frame Bungee Hook End Frame Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes colour or becomes cloudy Rower belt slipping ofi belt bungee pulley Inconsistent readings on the Viking 2 AR Computer for 500meter split time and SPM strokes per minute The Viking 2 AR Rower computer does not illumi nate after battery installa tion The Viking 2 AR Rower Computer screen illumi nates but does not regis ter when rowing Rower is in direct sunlight or has not had water treatment Local tap water is of poor guality Bungee not under enough tension Recoil not strong enough Sensor gap Faulty Sensor Sensor has moved out of position Wiring harness Batteries installed in correctly or need re placing Loose or failed con nection Change rower location to reduce direct exposure to sunlight Add wa ter tre
5. AX 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 Refer to the Tank Level Decal on the lower side of the tank Tank filling and Water Treatment Note 17 liters of water are required for filling DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY OTHER FLUID THEN PURE WATER TO FILL YOUR FLUID TANK Fill tank with adjuster handle set to MAX only 1 Remove Rubber Fill Plug from the top of the tank 2 Place a large bucket of water next to the rower and position 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 vol ume of water in tank 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 ex cess 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
6. 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 d Inner Clic 2 Unhook the Bungee Shock Cord from the Rear Leg N 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 Beli Bungee Pulley where it will be re attached once the Rower Belt is in the proper position Reattaching the Rower Beli 1 Begin reattaching the Rower Belt by 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 Belt Bungee Pulley There is an obvious lip at the attachment point 17 Bungee Shock Cord 4 Rethread the Bungee Shock Cord on op posite side of the Idle Wheel back through oe OMe Oe Belt onto the pele undee the Bungee Pulleys the Mid Leg reattach Pulley until
7. 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 ma terials 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 under warranty Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date of purchase and is not transfer able The product must be returned to your place of purchase in original packaging with transportation insurance 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 disclaim
8. atment or change tank water as directed in the water treatment section of this manual Tighten bungee cord following the instructions in reattaching the rower belt section of this manual Use the back cover of the computer as a Gap tool to check the gap between sensor head and Magnetic ring or see if the Sensor head has moved out of position Please contact your nearest FDF customer service center for details Replace reinstall batteries in correct position and try again If the LCD screen fails to illuminate try rotating the batteries slightly in the com puter If this fails contact your local service center Check that the computer lead is connected properly If it is con nected then contact your local ser vice center Exploded Diagram Ss 81659 604 Dei LVLV9 1 1 A DT 05109 CE __ tv099 he IN LZ6S9S JI 26659 F lt 2 81829 COLS9 e rn ee 16099 29099 el V OP SS ume BG S SC 099 SE oe D ZSO99 BE 09 Gigs OZ H ge 79099 wc 0 SI 16659 OrO99 D BZ 9099 ZLLOY SSS ZELOP CCS S8659 ee vy Le9 8659 Kee a 98459 m 6Z001 80209 2 6659 20 Parts List Description 1 PVC Impeller shaft spacer i 5980 ower Tank Shel pper Tank Shell Outter nner Reserve Tank Shell AR ank Adjuster Outer Cup ank Adjuster Inner Cup 11409 2 Handle Grip Deluxe 11411 andle Rubber Cover Belt Deluxe 11413 Ring D
9. cation is chosen such as the corner of a room or against a wall 2 Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts as indicated in this manual Contents h Contents of Viking 2 AR Rower Pack Assembly Tank Filling and Water Treatment Operational Instructions The Viking 2 AR Rower Computer with Optional USB function Replacing Rower Belt Maintenance and Troubleshooting Parts List O O N O oA A W N Warranty Viking 2 AR Rower Box Contents 1x Left Side Rail 1x Right Side Rail Rear Brace s Rower handle l Transport Wheel bar catch 4x Water Treatment Tablet Assembly ih Bungee hook mount Owners Manual 1x 1x 5mm 1x 6mm 16x M8 are 8x M8 u Allen Key Allen Key Washer NOE 2x AA 1x 13mm 4x M6x15mm 8x 2x M6x45mm Spanner Duracell Battery bolt M8x45mmbolt olt Siphon _ Side Rail Rear Brace Transport Wheel assembly Start with the Rear brace and 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 by the arrow in the illustration which points toward the front of rower N Rotate Rear Brace to correct orienta tion before assembly onto Side rails Towards Front of Rower Next connect the Side Rail Left and Side Rail Right usin
10. eed to change tank water if the treatment schedule is maintained Additional chlorine is required only when discoloration appears in the water Note Exposure to sunlight accelerates the breakdown of the Water treatment chemical Moving the rower away from direct sunlight will extend the period between water treatments Slider Footplate To adjust lift and slide Mounting pegs _ FIRST DEGREE FITNESS Footstrap 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 Footstraps 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 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 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 ke
11. eluxe Handle 11419 andle with Belt and Grips TRIAR VIKAR 0105 omputer Mounting Bracket 5981 Sp 9983 9984 9985 9986 2988 9989 9991 9992 6031 ecal AR Resistance 0112 4 elt Pulley Bearing 6000ZZ 0113 ain Shaft Oil Bushing Lower 0114 agnet Ring amp 6 x Magnet 60124 0120 oll Pin 6mm 0132 ound Head Phillips Screw M3x20 SUS 0139 ank Internal Screw M6x15 SUS esch Adjuster Knob ulley 50mm V2 ulley Spacer nd Cap Adjuster Knob rub Screw M3x12 SUS pper Board V2 O mu v O STCDISTU D D D gt JU E Co CO NO 0140 omputer Mount Plastic Bushing 6032 0143 veed Sensor 300mm 6037 0147 Ring 9 5x6 5x1 5 6038 0160 sin Shaft Nylon Bushing Upper 6039 0613 asher M6x16 same as 10081 6040 1 0614 ylock Nut M6 same as 10174 6041 0708 asher M8 5x19x1 6t 6042 lock Nut M8 6043 1 ldle Wheel Shaft Bracket Upper V2 51063 2 Footplte Slider beo 2 esch 61067 4 Dome Head Bolt M5x15 66046 1 Support Bracket Lower Main Frame V2 62809 2 Dome Head Bolt M8x40 B 66048 1 Support Bracket Upper Main Frame V2 esch 1 Oval Decal FDF 65108 1 jale Wheel Shaft Bracket Lowe Fee 6 bauen 65930 6 Dome Head Bot mesis 6 bes 12 Screw MGXTOTOrWood so o honam OOO 21 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
12. eps the water circulating 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 program eras Always consult a doctor before beginning an exercise program Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy Catch Finish Recovery Catch Comfortably for Push with the Pull through with Upper body tips for Catch and begin ward with straight legs while arms arms and legs rock ward over your pelvis again back and arms remain straight ing slightly back on and move forward your pelvis 14 The Viking AR Rower Computer Options FIRST DEGREE FITNESS Adjustable Resistance Auto Start Commence rowing to activate Hold button down for 3 second first to RESET Add 1000m distance each button push to ac cumulate required distance then begin rowing to initiate count back Auto Pause Atemporary halt in exercise will result in the following For over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes SPM 500METER WATT to zero Distance TIME values are saved CAL per hour defaults DISTANCE to Total CAL ADD 1000M EACH TOUCH A Resumption in exercise in less than 5 min utes will resume Distance TIME from saved HOLD TO RESET values automatically Auto Power Down Over 5 minutes All values revert to zero after re
13. g 4x M6x15mm bolts and Rear Brace Do not tighten a e Rear brace ee Underside Side Rail Assembly a Sen Hook mount KZ De e ie oi W We Side Rail Right e WI s Transport wheel RI assembly ja Ke NOS oO Pa Rear brace Ss M6 x 15mm bolts Once the Rear brace and Side rails are assembled mount the Transport wheel assembly onto the Left Right Transport wheel Side Rails Transport wheel assembly Transport wheel axle Note One washer on outside and one washer on the inside of the side rail Do not over tighten the Transport wheel axle as it may inhibit Transport wheel rotation He Note transport wheels must be mounted on the outside of Side Rails as pictured above Tip Bumpstops facing inside of rail Side Rail for correct assembly orientation Right Nylock Nut Mounting Rower Seat and Upper mainframe i Rower Seat e a o E Seat Indentation To install the rower seat spread the Left Right side rails slightly and drop the seat into the track Note Seat indentation must face rearward Next install the Main upper frame onto the Side rail assembly as shown You will need 4x M8x45mm bolts 8x M8 washers 4x M8 standard nuts and 4x M8 Nylock nuts secure but do not tighten You will find that the lower bracket bolts can be difficult to access You can tighten these bolts completely with the rower standing in the vertical po
14. ps a portion of the water in reserve creat ing 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 reduce 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 inten sity Your FDF Rowing Ergometer allows for changes on the fly to achieve multi level resis tance profiles during a single workout For more information on exercise routines please visit our website at www firstdegreefitness com Note on Filling the A R Tank AN important Please Read Before Filling Tank Set adjuster knob to MAX ke prior to filling Caution When filling the A R tank the adjuster handle must be set to the M
15. s all warranties not stated in this warranty Neither First Degree Fitness nor its associates shall be re sponsible for incidental or consequential damages
16. sition easily once the foot board has been mounted so for the moment simply align and loosely thread lower bolts nuts M8x45mm bolt NA M8 Standard nut CG M8 Nylock a M8 Washer M8 Washer Attaching Footboard to Mainframe First undo the rower handle and move forward Then install the footboard onto the main frame using the handle bar catch 2x M8x65mm bolts for the top of the footboard and 4x M8x45mm bolts 8x M8 washers 4x M8 standard nuts 4x M8 nylock nuts for the lower footboard to side rail assembly Tighten all assembly bolts once footboard has been installed Note the lower bolts are much easier to tighten with the rower standing in the vertical position Handle bar catch M8x45mm bolt NA M8 Standard nut CG M8 Nylock P M8 Washer M8 Washer Lift slightly here Next install footplates onto the Footboard by sliding under the foot plate 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 lt lt l onto the Bungee hook mount as shown l 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 V2 back to the Horizontal posi
17. start Computer Instructions TIME Auto start elapsed time 500M TIME Time to row 500 meters updated at the completion of each stroke PULSE Requires optional receiver and chest strap sold separately SPM Strokes per minute updated each stroke CAL HOUR Updated each stroke WATT Unit of power updated per rowing stroke LEVEL UP DOWN Use the LEVEL UP DOWN buttons in conjunction with the Fluid Tank Resistance Adjuster handle for accu rate 500M Distance CAL WATTS MAX Level 4 MIN Level 1 15 16 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 NetaAthlon 2 XF for Rowers lets you race with other Internet connected rowers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment or train solo Setting up USB connectivity 1 Download and Install the USB 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
18. 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 workmanship First Degree Fitness Limited or its agent will at their discretion repair or replace parts that become 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 apply 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 in materials or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Nylon seat runners excludes impact or detritus damage Stainless Steel Paddle Assembly All Other Components of a wearing nature 2
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