Ascend R-100 User manual

USER &
ASSEMBLY
MANUAL
ASCEND
R-100
COMPACT
ROWER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section
Code
Safety Instructions
Specifications
Required Maintenance
Section
1
1
1
Section
Code
Assembly
Hardware List
Exploded View
Assembly Instructions
Monitor
Section
2
2
2
2
2
Page
Number
2–3
4
5
Page
Number
6
7–8
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10–18
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. Keep bystanders and children away from the product being serviced, at all times.
. Make sure that the repair is done in an appropriate workspace away from foot traffic and exposure
to bystanders.
. Disconnect all power to the machine before you service it. (This includes the batteries) .
. Some components of the equipment can be heavy or awkward. Enlist the service of a second
person when you do maintenance steps involving these components. Do not try to do heavy or
awkward steps on your own.
. Use only replacement parts and hardware that are supplied or approved by Ascend. Failure to use
Ascend-approved replacement parts can adversely affect the safety and functionality of the
equipment creating a risk to users and will void the warranty.
. Be sure that all warning stickers and instructional placards applied to the product stay present and
in good condition when doing maintenance or replacing components. If at any time the Warning
labels become loose, unreadable, or dislodged, replace the labels. If purchased in US/Canada, contact
Customer Service for replacement labels. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local distrib-
utor for them.
. Do not try to change the design or functionality of the machine being serviced as this can adversely
affect user safety.
. Do not put the machine back in service until all shrouds, instructions, warning labels and correct
functionality have been verified and tested for correct performance.
.Before starting your training, consult your doctor to determine whether your health and physical
condition are suitable for the product. Because bad conditions can pose risks to your health and
safety or prevent you from using the product correctly.
. If you are taking a medication that affects your heart rate and blood pressure, your doctor's advice
is extremely important.
This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. Read and understand all Warnings on this machine.
Read and understand the Service Manual before working on the machine. Failure to obey
the instructions and safety warnings could cause injury to the service technician or
bystanders.
BEFORE SERVICING OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT, OBEY THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS:
NOTICE: This document provides important safety instructions, adjustments, and general trouble-
shooting information for the maintenance of the ASCEND R-100 Compact Rower.
If you need assistance, please call Ascend Customer Service (if purchased in US/Canada) or your local
distributor (if purchased outside US/Canada).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Injury or death is possible if caution is not used while using this machine.
. Keep children and pets away.
. Read and follow all warnings on this machine.
. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional warnings and safety information.
. The heart rate displayed is an approximation and should be used for reference only.
. Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age.
. The maximum user weight for this machine is 330 lbs (150 kg.).
. This machine is for home use only.
. Consult a physician prior to using any exercise equipment.
. Set up and operate the exercise equipment on a solid and leveled surface.
. Care should be taken in mounting and dismounting the exercise equipment.
Before dismounting, bring the machine to a complete stop.
. Spinning pedals can cause injury.
. The exercise equipment does not have a freewheel and pedal speed must be reduced in a
controlled manner.
WARNING
. Always pay attention to the adverse reactions of the body. Incorrect and excessive use can damage
your body immediately if you find the following symptoms; chest pain and chest tightness, abnormal
heartbeat, shortness of breath, light head, dizziness or nausea. If you have the above symptoms
during exercise, please consult your doctor for advice before continuing training!
Place the device on a solid, flat level and soft material to protect your floor and carpet. Leave at least
0.6m (24’’) of open space around the device.
. Ensure that all the screws and nuts are locked before using the product.
. Use the product correctly according to the product label. If the device is assembled or inspected, or
the abnormal sound from the device is heard during use, please stop using it immediately. It can
never be forced to use it again until the problem is eliminated.
. Wear appropriate clothes during exercise; avoid wearing loose clothes during exercise; such clothes
are easy to be hung or restrict movement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Select the area where you are going to set
up and operate your machine. For safe
operation the location must be on a hard
leveled surface. You must keep a 0.6m
(24'') clear space along the side & back to
ensure safe access and operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
DO NOT dispose of this product
as trash. This product is to be
recycled. For proper disposal of
this product, please follow the
prescribed methods at an
approved waste center.
SAFETY
AREA
0.6 m
24 in
0.6 m
24 in
Maximum User Weight:
130 Kg / 287 Lb
Net Weight:
26 Kg / 57 Lb
Gross Weight:
29 Kg / 64 Lb

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Equipment must be regularly examined for damage and repairs. The owner is responsible to
make sure that regular maintenance is done. Worn or damaged components must be
repaired or replaced immediately.
Only manufacturer supplied components can be used to maintain and repair the equipment.
If at any time the Warning labels become loose, unreadable, or dislodged, replace the labels.
If purchased in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for replacement labels. If purchased
outside US/Canada, contact your local distributor for them.
Since this machine operates with a fixed gear, do not back, or reverse, pedal. Doing so may
loosen the Pedals, which could result in damage to the machine and/or injury to the user.
Never operate this machine with loose Pedals.
For instructions to replace the following parts, please refer to the Assembly Manual
Daily Maintenance
Note: Do not use petroleum-based products.
Silicone lubricant is not intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a safe place.
Check pedals and tighten as necessary.
Weekly Maintenance
Monthly or after 20 hours
Check crank arms and tighten as necessary. Make sure all bolts and screws are tight.
Tighten as necessary.
Check the drive belt tension and adjust if necessary.
Before each use, examine the exercise machine for loose, broken, damaged, or worn parts. Do not use
if found in this condition. Repair or replace all parts at the first sign of wear or damage. Make sure
adjustment knobs are tight. Tighten as necessary. After each workout, use a damp cloth to wipe your
machine and Console free of moisture.
NOTICE: If necessary, only use a mild dish soap with a soft cloth to clean the Console. Do not clean
with a petroleum-based solvent, automotive cleaner, or any product that contains ammonia. Do not
clean the Console in direct sunlight or at high temperatures. Be sure to keep the Console free of
moisture.
Clean the machine to remove any dust, dirt, or grime from the surfaces.
Check for smooth seat operation. If needed, sparingly apply a thin coating of silicone lube to ease
operation.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

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ASSEMBLY
ASCEND R-100
COMPACT ROWER

BOLTS
WASHERS
NUTS
TOOLS
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HARDWARE LIST
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37# M8*60 (4 PCS)
45# L 1/2”(1 PC) 45# R 1/2”(1 PC)
9# M8* (2PCS)
12# d8*Φ16*1.5*R30
(4 PCS)
14# d10
(2 PCS)
49# 1/2”
(2 PCS)
15# d10*20*5
(2 PCS)
22# M8*40 (4 PCS) 43# M10*45 (4 PCS)
13# 3/8”*20 (2PCS) 33# M8*16 (4 PCS) #29 Screw M5*10
(4 PCS)
32# d8*Φ20*1.5*R30
(10 PCS)
11# M8 (10 PCS) 21# M10 (4 PCS) 48# L 1/2” (1 PC) 53# R 1/2” (1 PC)
S17-19
S13-14-15 S6
S8
RL

Front foot tube assembly2
Main frame assembly1
Slider assembly4
Backfoot tube assembly3
Block pad limit plate6
capstan5
Self-drill screw ST4.2 * 9.58
The seat pad is installed on the left7
Hang Ring Plug pin Φ8 * 11210
Cross sink screw M6 * 209
Deep ditch Ball Bearing 608-2RS12
Magnetic wheel 3KG11
Type 1 non-metal insert hex locking nut M614
Deep ditch Ball Bearing 606-2RS13
Pull rod M6 * 5116
The pulley is separated from the sleeve15
Open-wrench S17-1918
Pull rod limit plate17
dry cell20
Internal hexagon wrench S=519
hex nut22
With a crosshead wrench, S13 / 14 / 1521
Hexagon nut M10 * 1.024
Type 1 non-metal insert hex lock nut M823
Outer hexagonal bolt M8 * 125 * 25
tooth length
26
Flanged nut, M10 * 1.025
Internal hexagonal cylindrical
screw M6 * 55
28
One-body cover nut M1027
Internal hexagonal flat round head
screw M10 * 95
30
Inner hexagonal flat round head
screw M8 * 60
29
Cross disc head screw M6 * 1532
Inner hexagonal flat round head
screw M8 * 20
31
Cross disc head screw M5 * 1034
electronic meter33
Qty# Part
Flat gasket Φ6
Flat gasket Φ12
Cross disc head screw M6 * 8
Flat gasket Φ8
Electronic rack assembly
Standard type spring washer 8
Right protective cover
Left protective cover
Arm fixed pad
Cushion
Foot plate
Buffer foot pad
Ribbon-woven pulley Φ26 * 40
Multi-wedge belt 5 ditch 6 peak
PJ610 / 240J
Foot pedal adjustment belt
Sea cotton grip set L=210mm
Fine-tuning (assembly)
Lower section line is 500mm
Scushion tube wheel Φ40 * 92
The pull back device
Front left foot cover
seating washer
After the foot sleeve
Front right foot sleeve
Induction rod fixed clip
Round tube plug
Self-drilling screw 4.2 * 38
The Cotton Knob M12
Internal hexagonal flat round head
screw M8 * 65
Kettle box
Left fixed plate assembly
Pedal fixed rod
Right fixed plate assembly
Qty
38
37
40
39
42
41
44
43
46
45
48
47
50
49
52
51
54
53
56
55
58
57
60
59
62
61
64
63
66
65
68
67
69
# Part
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HARDWARE LIST
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1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
6
1
2
4
4
6
2
4
2
1
4
1
4
3
3
4
2
4
1
2
1
7
8
1
Cross self-drilled screw ST4.2 * 1936
Head tapping screw ST4.2 * 15
(scraping pin end)
35
10
6
3
1
4
17
1
9
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1

PART LISTING
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EXPLODED VIEW

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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#
2
1
4
3
20
57
18
48
S17-19
Specs QTY
Front foot tube assembly
Main frame assembly
Slider assembly
Backfoot tube assembly
Dry cell
Seat assembly
Open spanner
Left foot pedal
41
19
66
21
42
67
23
8
S=5
M8*65
S13、14、15
M8
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
5
1
2
1
1
1
2
Standard type elastic
washer
Inner hexagon spanner
Inner hexagonal flat
round head screw
Bring a 10-character
wrench
Electronic table rack
Pedal fixation rod A
Type 1 non-metal insert
hexagonal locking nut
Description #
33
63
27
10
29
30
31
32
M12
M10
Φ8*112
M8*60
M10*95
M8*20
M6*15
Specs QTY
electronic meter
Plum knob
One-piece cover nut
Hang ring plug-in
Inner hexagonal flat
round head screw
Inner hexagonal flat
round head screw
Inner hexagonal flat
round head screw
Cross plate head screw
38
37
68
39
34
69
Φ6
Φ12
Φ8
M5*10
1
1
4
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
7
1
flat washer
flat washer
Left fixed plate assembly
flat washer
Electronic table rack
Right fixed plate assembly
Description
Parts schedule:
Replacement tool:
# 19 hexagonal wrench S=5 1PC
# 18 Open-wrench S17,19 2PC # 21Bring a 10-character wrenchS13、14、15 1PC

STEP 1
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Hardware Required
BOLT
#29 Inner hexagonal flat round
head screw M8*60
( 2 pieces)
WASHER
#41 Standard type
spring washer 8
( 2 pieces)
#39 Flat pad ring
oneself 8
( 2 pieces)
1. Use the hexagonal wrench (#19) to screw the hexagonal round head
screws(29) with a flat washer (39) and a standard spring washer (41)
on the main frame (1).
#19

2. Install the left fixing plate (68) into the left pedal (48). Use the hexagonal
wrench (#19) to screw the hexagonal round head screw (66) with a flat
washer (39) to the type 1 lock nut (23) to secure the pedal (48). Install the
right fixed plate (69) into the pedal (48). Fix it to the pedal using the same
method as the left side.
STEP 2
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Hardware Required
BOLT
#66 Internal
hexagonal flat round
head screw M8* 65
( 2 pieces)
WASHER
#39 Flat gasketΦ8
( 2 pieces)
NUT
#23 Type 1 non-metal
insert hex lock nut M8
( 2 pieces)
#18

ROD NUT
#67 Pedal fixing rod
( 2 Pieces)
#27 One-body cover nut M10
( 4 pieces)
Hardware Required
3. Insert the pedal holder (67) into the main frame assembly(1) holes A and
B. Then insert the pedal (48) into the pedal holder (67) respectively, and
then lock the integral cover nut (27) at both ends of the pedal holder (67)
with a wrench (# 18).
STEP 3
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#18

Hardware Required
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4. Insert the seat (57) into the slide pipe (4).
STEP 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BOLT
#31 Inner hexagonal
flat round head screw
M8* 20
( 3 Pieces)
#39 Flat pad ring
oneself 8
( 3 pieces)
#41 Flat pad ring
oneself 8
( 3 pieces)
Hardware Required
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5. Lock the rear foot pipe(3) in place with 3 inner hexagonal flat round
screws (31), 3 standard spring washers (41) and 3 flat washers (39).
STEP 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BOLT
#63 Cotton Knob
M12 ( 1 piece)
WASHER
#37 Flat gaskets lid
12 ( 1 piece)
#38 Flat gaskets lid
6 ( 1 piece)
#30 Inner
hexagonal flat round
head screw M10*95
( 1 piece)
#32 Cross disc head
screw M6 *15
( 1 piece)
#10 Hang ring plug
pin 8 *112 ( 1 piece)
Hardware Required
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6. Insert the slider into the mainframe. Secure it with the inner hexagonal
screw (30), a flat head washer (38) and a cross disc screw (32). Insert the
hanging ring pin (10) and secure the slider with the plum knob (63) and a
flat washer (37).
STEP 6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BOLT
#34 Cross disc head screw
M5*10 ( 5 piece)
Hardware Required
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7. Remove the battery cover (E) from the electronic meter(33).Put the
batteries(20) at the positive and negative electrode then put the battery
cover(E) back on. Insert the communication line A & B from the monitor into
the monitor frame(42) as shown in the figure. Then secure the monitor onto
the monitor frame(42) with the screws(34). Connect the communication line
A & B to their respective match from the main frame. Then insert the monitor
frame (42) into mainframe (1) and secure it with a screw(34).
STEP 7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
#21

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As shown in the figure above, when the product is not used, the slide pipe
can be turned up to avoid occupying space, operating as follows:
1. Remove the plum blossom knob (63) and flat washer (37), and unplug
the hanging ring pin (10), as shown in figure C above.
2. Flip the slide pipe (4) to a vertical angle.(The seat cushion will slide
when the slide turns over). When the slide (4) folds to the vertical
Angle, hold the plug (10) into the insertion hole and lock the plum
knob (63) and flat washer (37) on the slide, as shown in figure D
above. Folding completed.
The Frame folding
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PAY ATTENTION!
The seat cushion slides
when the slide folds,
please note!
PAY ATTENTION!
After the slide tube
turns over, the body
head is easy to collide
with here!

* Note: Heart rate and APP functions are optional, depending on the product. Key function
description
. When operating the machine switch between: time, 500 meters,
distance, total number display;
. When stopped: Enter the setting mode and switch the function
items;
MODE
. When operating the machine: Clear the parameter value of the
current function item of 0;
. When stopped: Short press all values of 0 (except total slurry
number);
RESET
. When operating the machine: Select a function display;
. IWhen stopped: adjust the setting value upward;
UP KEY
. In motion state: Select a function display;
. When stopped: adjust the setting value down;
DOWN KEY
Average time per 500m
Workout duration
TIEM/500m
TIME
Watt power generated
Distance per workout
WATT
DISTANCE
Estimated Calories burned during exercise
Heart rate during exercise
CALORIE
PULSE*
Average strokes per minuteSPM
MONITOR
SPEED
COUNT
WAT T
CAL
SPM
RPM
KM/H
PULSE
TIME DISTANCE
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