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Congratulations on your purchase of the Viking rower. First Degree Fitness are proud to present the Viking Rower as top of our exclusive range of commercial and home use products utilizing fluid-based resistance. Our combination laminate/solid wood frames incorporate only the highest quality Scandinavian Beech, which is col- lected using the latest technology in sustainable harvesting from renewable plantations.
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CAUTION 4. Operational instructions. 5. The Viking Rower Computer. 1. The Viking Rower can stand vertically for storage. Make sure a secure location is chosen, such as the cor- 6. Replacing Rower belt. ner of a room or against a wall.
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Steps 1 and 2: Mount the rower seat onto the seat rail as shown, making sure the seat Seat Rail indentation is facing rearward as shown. Next, using 2x M6x10 bolts and rubber bumpstop, install the bumpstop on the underside of the seat rail with beveled edge facing forward.
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Rear leg assembly M10x180mm bolts Completed assembly Steps 3 and 4: First, position the seat rail insert inside the seat rail. Seat Rail insert Next, insert the (2x) M10x180mm seat rail bolts through the top of the seat rail, the seat rail insert, the upper leg and finally into the lower leg metal threaded inserts.
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Attaching Seat Rail to frame Step 5: Insert the seat rail through the footplate and align with the mainframe/seat rail bracket. Install and secure the Horizontal M10x140mm seat rail bolt, washers and Nylock nuts. M10x140mm Horizontal seat rail bolt, M10 Washer and Nylock nuts. Hold bungee shock cord under tension until attached to rear leg...
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Step 6: Install the 150mm Vertical seat rail Installing the Vertical Seat Rail bolt bolt and plastic dome cap through the verti- cal seat rail support bracket and seat rail. Important Before threading the vertical seat rail bolt into the lower frame bracket, install the M10 nut.
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Note: Failure to tighten the M10 Nut could allow the Vertical seat rail bolt to move out of alignment. If the front of the Viking rower lifts during rowing, this in- dicates the Vertical seat rail bolt is not correctly ad- justed.
Tank filling and water treatment Tank filling and water treatment proce- dures. Note: 17 litres of water is required for maximum filling. Siphon 1. Remove Tank Plug from the top of the tank. 2. Place a large bucket of water next to the Viking rower and position siphon with the rigid hose in the bucket and the flexible hose into the tank as shown.
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Rigid end of Siphon Removing/Changing Tank Water: in tank 1. Remove Tank Plug. 2. Insert rigid end of siphon into the tank, and flexible hose into a large bucket. Note: If the siphon hose hits the impeller blades, you can rotate the blades by pulling lightly on the rower handle to allow the siphon to reach the bottom of the tank.
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The Viking Rower has a unique and easy to use Heel Support Adjuster (Pat. Pend.). Simply loosen the footplate knob and slide the Adjuster up or down to required position. Adjust to place the ball of your foot directly under the horizontal Foot Straps.
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.
Computer Instructions The Viking Rower Computer: Auto start elapsed time. TIME: 500M TIME: Time to row 500 meters, updated at the completion of each stroke. PULSE: Requires optional receiver and chest strap. SPM: Strokes per minute updated each stroke. CAL HOUR: Updated each stroke.
Detaching the rower belt: Reattaching the rower belt: 1. To detach belt, simply pull beyond the range of the nor- 1. Begin reattaching the rower belt by threading mal rowing stroke until the belt detaches from the belt around the rower belt pulley with the Velcro side bungee pulley.
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Rower handle Bungee pulley Belt/Bungee pulley Bungee shock cord 3. Wind the rower belt onto the belt/bungee pulley un- 4. Rethread the bungee shock cord (on opposite side of the til the rower handle is as it’s furthest forward position. idle wheel) back through the bungee pulleys, the mid leg, re- attach Bungee hook end frame and clip onto rear leg.
Over tightening this bolt can dam- age the seat rail. Make sure M10 lock nut is first loosened, and then retighten at completion. The Viking Rower computer does not illu- Batteries installed incorrectly or need Replace/reinstall batteries in correct minate after battery installation.
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VIKING ROWER INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Viking Rower (model WR-VIK), purchased from an authorized agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. First Degree Fitness or its agents will, at their discretion, repair or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period.
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