Vortex VX-1 Fluid Rower Manual de usuario
Owners Manual
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Contents
1. Contents of VX-1 Pack.
2. VX-1 Assembly Instructions.
3. Tank Filling and Water Treatment.
4. How to Row/Operational Instructions.
5. The VX-1 Computer with optional USB Function
6. Long Term Water Treatment/Basic Operation.
7. Maintenance and Maintenance Chart.
8. Troubleshooting Guide.
9. Changing the Bungee Cord.
10. Parts List.
11. Warranty.
Training with the VX-1
1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before
beginning your VX-1 Rower exercise program.
2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position
and basic rowing techniques.
3. For more detailed rowing techniques, please refer to our
international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com
CAUTION
1. The VX-1 can stand vertically for storage. When doing so, please
follow the instructions given in the basic operation section of this
manual.
CAUTION
2. Keep hands away from moving parts, as indicated by the warning
sticker on the mainframe of your machine and inside the PVC rear
cover.
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Box Contents:
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 1 Upper Mainframe and Tank 15 9 Washer M10
2 1 Lower mainframe 16 2 Curved Washer M10
3 1 Seat Rail 17 4 Nut M10
4 1 Footplate 18 4 Plastic Washer M10
5 1 S-bend bar handle catch 19 1 6mm Hex Key
6 1 Rower seat 20 1 8mm Hex key
7 1 Rear leg 21 1 Multi-tool
8 1 Frame Tension Cable 22 2 AA batteries
9 3 Bolt M10 x 120 23 1 Seat Rail Bracket
10 1 Bolt M10 x 80 24 2 Chlorine tablets
11 4 Hex Head Bolt M10 x 140 25 1 Owners Manual
12 1 Bolt M10 x 65 26 1 Blue dye
13 1 Bolt M10 x 40 27 1 Touch up paint
14 1 Plastic Dome Cap 28 1 Siphon
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VX-1 Assembly: Attaching Upper/Lower Frame
M10x140mm bolts (2x) and 2x
curved washers. Do not tighten.
Do not attempt to stand rower until
footplate/seat rail assembly is attached.
See following page for details.
WARNING
M10x65mm bolt and washer
Tighten all three bolts.
Lower Frame
Upper Frame
Step 1: Open box and remove contents. Lie Upper frame on it’s back as shown here. In
the bolt pack, locate 2x M10x140mm bolts and curved washers along with 1x M10x65mm
dome head bolt and washer. Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts
first and do not tighten before installing the third M10x70mm bolt as shown lower right.
Caution: the curved washers can damage paint if not lying flush against oval tube when
tightened. Use care when securing.
CAUTION: Align the curved
washer with curvature of frame for
a flush fit and to avoid scratching.
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Attaching Seat Rail to Footplate
Installing Seat Rail/Footplate Assembly to Mainframe
Step 1: Locate Seat Rail/Footplate,
M10x120mm Bolt and Plastic Dome
Cap.
Insert Seat Rail into Footplate and con-
nect the two using the M10x120mm
Dome Head Bolt and Dome cap.
Tighten securely.
Step 1: With frame assembly
on it’s back, align and install
the Seat Rail/Footplate As-
sembly to the Mainframe using
M10x140mm Hex Bolts, stan-
dard washers and Nylock nuts.
Caution: The Seat Rail/
Footplate Assembly is heavy
and should be installed with
the rower standing in the
vertical position for maximum
safety. Two people are re-
quired for this portion of the
assembly.
The following portion
of assembly will
require two people.
M10x120mm Dome head bolt
and Plastic Dome Cap
SeatRail
M10x140mm Hex Bolt (2x) M10 Wash-
ers (4x) and M10 Nylock Nuts (2x).
Insert Seat Rail into
footplate as shown
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Seat indentation
Installing the Seat and Rear Leg
Step 1: First, insert the Rower seat onto
the seat rail keeping seat indentation
rearward.
Tip: Keep Rower upright during this section
of assembly.
Next, using the Rear Leg, Seat Rail Bracket, 2 x 120mm Dome Head Bolts/Washers, install the
Rear Leg to the Seat Rail and secure as shown below. Note: Keep oval portion of Seat Rail
Bracket forward as shown.
CAUTION: Rower seat is heavy. Use
care and grasp tightly when guiding
down the seat rail. Keep fingers clear
of seat rail channels.
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Step 3. Align the Frame Tension Cable eyelet with the Bracket on
lower frame and install with M10x40mm Bolt, 4x M10 plastic washers
(2 either side of eyelet) and Nylock Nut. Then, thread the rear portion
into the Rear Leg as shown. Tension until taut and then secure with
Retaining Nut.
Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to
complete assembly with S-bend installation and Frame
Tension Cable.
Step 1. Install rear of S-bend onto the Upper Frame using
M10x80 mm Bolt, M10 Nylock Nut and 2 x M10 Washers.
Step 2. Attach the S-bend to
the Footplate as shown. Tilt the
upper frame slightly forward to
align in the proper position.
Note the M10x15mm S-bend
bolt with washer is pre-installed
on the S-bend for your
convenience.
Installing the S-bend and Frame Tension Cable
Retaining Nut.
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Fill tank as shown left. Use the Yellow plug only for
filling.
Fill with adjuster handle at level 16 only.
Once filling is complete, use a coin or large blade screw-
driver to tighten tank plug into place.
Siphon valve
Tank Filling and Water Treatment
1. Filling requires a large bucket (not supplied) and the Fluid Rower siphon (included). Filling will
take approximately 7.6 liters of water.
2. Unscrew the yellow plug on the tank back and insert the flexible tube into the rear of the tank
while keeping the rigid hose in the bucket. Note: The siphon tube may be impeded by one of the
impeller blades. Use the siphon only to push the impeller down slightly.
Note: Where water quality is known to be poor, FDF recommends the use of distilled water.
3. Move the adjuster handle to level 16, and begin filling. Note: The siphon valve must be closed
to allow siphoning action to occur. Tip: Placing the bucket in an elevated position will allow the
siphon to continually pump water into the tank. Do not fill past the calibration mark indicated
on the tank!
Note: Opening the siphon valve will stop the pumping action. Use this feature to avoid wa-
ter spillage when nearing filling completion.
4, Once filling is complete (to the proper calibration level as indicated on the tank), follow water
treatment schedule as shown.
Note: the lower tank plug is permanently sealed.
Warning:
Do not for any reason insert fingers into the tank!
Water Treatment Procedures:
1. Add one Chlorine tablet.
2. Wait a minimum of 72 hours. Then add very small
amount of blue dye and check for desired color. Impor-
tant! Do not add blue dye for at least 72 hours fol-
lowing Chlorine treatment. The blue dye adds visual
appeal as well as cutting down the amount of light af-
fecting the tank water, thus extending the amount of
time between water treatments.
Blue dye
Use a drop cloth under the tank both when filling the tank and add-
ing blue dye to avoid staining floor or carpet
Caution:
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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 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.
CAUTION
Always consult a doctor before beginning 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 with
arms and legs rock-
ing slightly back on
your pelvis.
Recovery
Upper body tips for-
ward over your pelvis
and move forward.
Catch
Catch and begin
again.
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 com-
pletion 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.firstdegreefitness.com
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Slider Footplate
To adjust, lift and slide
Mounting pegs
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!
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