First Degree Fitness NEWPORT Challenge AR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...AR Pack 2 Assembly 3 Tank Filling and Water Treatment 4 Operational Instructions 5 The Newport Challenge AR Computer with USB Function 6 Replacing Rower Belt 7 Changing Bungee Shock Cord 8 Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...m bolt 17 Multi tool 5 M10 Washer 18 Water treatment pack 4x tablets 6 M10 Washer 19 Siphon 7 M10 Dome nut 20 Rear seat rail leg 8 M10 Nylock nut 21 Rear seat rail leg mounting bracket 9 M10 Washer 22...

Page 4: ...Leg the bottom of the Seat Rail and threading into the Internal Seat Rail Bracket as illustrated M8x15mm bolts washers Install Rubber End Cap once Rear Leg assembly is completed Next install Rear Bump...

Page 5: ...her and Dome Nut Install and secure Installing the Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt 180mm Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt Plastic Dome Cap Vertical seat rail bolt dampener M10 Nylock and M10 Wash...

Page 6: ...he Mid Leg begins to lift off of the ground as shown below If excessive head shaking hopping occurs during rowing the likely cause is the Vertical Seat Rail Tensioning Bolt being out of adjustment Fin...

Page 7: ...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 le...

Page 8: ...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 cas es could cause leakage to occur during us...

Page 9: ...ow 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 si...

Page 10: ...Note Water treatment will preclude the need to change tank water if the treatment schedule is maintained Additional chlorine is required only when discoloration appears in the water Note Exposure to s...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...inning an exercise program Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy Catch Comfortably for ward with straight back and arms Drive Push with the legs while arms remain straight Finish Pull through wi...

Page 13: ...reset and begin to count up after 10 seconds of inactivity Options Hold button down for one second first to reset computer 1 Add 1000m distance each button push to accumulate required distance then b...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...the Mainframe under bungee tension alone then simply tie off at previous position If the return is too slack experiment by tightening the tension in small increments and testing until the correct tens...

Page 16: ...h un til seated securely Removing the Bungee Shock Cord First move the Rowing Handle to it s farthest forward point on the Mainframe then cut the plastic end tie and follow the drawing above for bunge...

Page 17: ...tly too loose Tighten bolt 1 2 turn and row again Tighten as needed until problem stops Note Over tighten ing this bolt can damage the seat rail Only tighten bolt in small in crements until fault is c...

Page 18: ...18 Exploded Diagram 61063 90104 90102 65945 95902 61064 64141...

Page 19: ...ngee Belt Pulley complete 60128 2 Bolt M8x65 60903 1 Velcro Strip 60129 2 Nut Dome Head M8 61001 4 Tank Bonding Strip 3M VHB 60130 2 Frame Rubber Bumper 61002 2 Heel Adjuster Decal 60131 1 Tank Outer...

Page 20: ...y defect in materials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord Hand grips foot straps Polyester rowing belt Seat All pulleys rollers bearings All ru...