9
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 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.
Tank Filling and Water Treatment:
Tank plug
Siphon
Tank Filling and Water Treatment
Procedures
Note: 17 liters of water is required for
maximum filling.
Fill tank
with
adjuster
handle set
to “MAX”
only.
Use a drop cloth under the tank both when filling the tank to avoid
staining floor or carpet
Caution:
Tank Plug
Water Treatment Procedures:
1. Add Chlorine tablet.
2. Enough Chlorine Tablets are supplied
for many years of Water treatment. Add
a chlorine Tablet whenever the Water
appears dirty or cloudy.
WARNING: Only use First Degree
Fitness Supplied Water treatment tab-
lets.
