Operation Instructions - First Degree Fitness APOLLO PLUS Manual

Operation Instructions

Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank
The Adjustable Resistance (AR) Tank, developed and patented by FDFLimited. 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.
Getting Started
To achieve minimum resistance, select "1" 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 AR Tank 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 intensity. Your FDF Rowing Ergometer allows for changes
'on the fly', to achieve multi-level resistance profiles during a single workout. For more information on
exercise routines, please visit our website at www.firstdegreefitness.com
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Procedures
REQUIRED
Siphon [7]
CAUTION
Resistance adjuster
must be set to
LEVEL 4
to allow for accurate
filling capacity.
WARNING
Do not overfill the Tank
beyond the maximum
indicated level of 17
liters. Refer to the
Tank level decal on the
lower side of the Tank.
NOTE
In areas where tap
water quality is
known to be poor, FDF
recommends the use of
distilled water.
INITIAL WATER TREATMENT
Add 1 x Water Treatment Tablet per full Tank. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, USE A WATER
TREATMENT TABLET OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT. Your unit purchase includes 4 x
Water Treatment Tablets, which is sufficient for several years of use. To purchase additional Water
Treatment Tablets, please consult your nearest regional dealer/distributor or check our website at
www.firstdegreefitness.com
a) Remove Tank Plug from the top of the Tank.
b) Place a large bucket of water next to the Rower. Position the Siphon[7]
with rigid hose in the bucket, and flexible hose in the Tank.
Note: Make sure small breather valve on siphon is closed before filling.
c) Squeeze siphon to begin filling.
d) When full, open the valve on the top of the siphon to allow excess water to
escape.
e) Once filling is completed follow the water treatment schedule below, then
replace the Tank plug.
Siphon
Tank Plug
LEVEL 1: This setting keeps a portion of the water in reserve creating light
resistance
LEVEL 4 : This setting allows the maximum amount of water to reach the
flywheel for heaviest resistance
Important: Do not overfill Tank
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