3. For further details regarding rowing technique, please visit our international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com CAUTION 1. The E-316 can stand vertically for storage. When doing so, please follow the instructions given on the basic operation section of this manual. CAUTION 2.
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E-316 Box Contents Upper Frame and Footplate Tank Lower Mainframe Rear Leg S-bend Left Seat Rail Transport Assembly X2 Right Seat Rail Rower Seat Siphon Owners Manual M8x35mm Wheel Bracket Bolt M10x3x32m M10x15mm m S-bend S-bend Bolt Washer...
E-316 Assembly Instructions See steps 2 and 3 to attach Lower and Upper Frame Upper Frame Lower Frame Step 1. Remove contents from box, and lay Upper Frame (tank assembly) on its back. Tilt slightly to one side and allow transport wheels to drop into position.
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E-316 Assembly Instructions Note: Once Footplate is secured, the assembly can be continued from this Step 4. Attach the position for added stability. Footplate to the Main- frame (M10x180mm bolt, M10 Nylock nut Footplate and 2 washers). Caution: The Foot-...
Assembly Instructions Note: Once Seat Rails are attached, complete steps 6-7 from this position before lowering the E-316 to the normal operating position. Step 6. Install the Rower Seat with seat indentation facing rearward. Caution: The Seat Rower is heavy. Use care when guiding down the Seat Rail.
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Assembly Instructions Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assem- bly with S-bend installation and frame tensioning bolt. Step 8. Install rear of S-Bend onto the Upper Frame using M10x70mm bolt, M10 Nylock Nut and 2x M10 washers. Step 9.
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Fill tank as shown left. Use the right plug only for filling. Fill with adjuster handle at level 16 only. Once filling is complete, use a coin or large blade screwdriver to tighten tank plug into place. Warning: Do not for any reason insert fingers into the tank! Siphon valve...
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.
Heel Support Adjuster: The E-316 has a unique and easy to use Heel Support Adjuster. Simply slide the Adjuster up or down to the required position. This should place the ball of your foot directly under the horizon- tal Foot Straps.
Maintenance chart. Item Timeframe Instructions Notes Seat and Seat Weekly. Wipe Seat Rails with lint free Rails. cloth. Spray seat rails with a light coat of silicone spray. Frame. Weekly. Wipe down with lint free cloth. Tank and Water 12 months to 2 years. Follow instructions as speci- Treatment.
Note: Light fraying is normal. The E-316 computer Batteries installed incor- Reinstall batteries in correct position and does not illuminate after rectly or need replacing.
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E-316 Rower Ergometer. Quick start provides instant workout information. Just start training to activate. You can choose to change UNITS displayed. UNITS displays WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m Reset Level Adjustable Clears data. from 1-16 Program Clears current exercise program. Set Changes Time, Distance parameters.
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Using the (optional) First Degree Fitness USB Interface Description: The USB connectivity now built in to all new models of FDF Console and IPM allow you to en- hance your exercise experience by connecting to your home PC or Laptop. Using FDF's own sample applications you can exercise while enjoying your favorite movies.
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Replacing the E-316 Bungee Shock Cord Step 1. Remove the Perspex Step 2. Move the rowing handle Step 3. Unwrap the cover from rear of upper frame. from the S-Bend handle catch to a Bungee Cord from all point where it is resting on top of the of the Bungee Pulleys.
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Replacing the E-316 Bungee Shock Cord Step 5. After removing the magnetic ring, the Bungee Cord will be accessible. Pull through the Rope/Bungee Pulley and remove. Note that the rower handle should be resting on top of the tank (as shown in step 2) for the bungee hole to line up. Thread new Bungee Cord through and pull until knotted end is held securely in the slot.
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Replacing the E-316 Bungee Shock Cord Bungee wrapping in order: 1. Rope/Bungee Pulley to upper rear right Bungee Pulley. 2. Upper rear right to lower rear right and rear left Pulleys. 3. Lower rear left to upper rear left Pulley.
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FLUID ROWER (model FR-E316) INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY – FULL COMMERCIAL USE This product is designed and constructed for use in any Health Club / Fitness Studio application. First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Fluid Rower (model FR-E316), purchased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
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