Assault Fitness AirRower ELITE User manual
Transporting the AirRower:
• Grasp the transport handle and raise the rear end of the rower to a comfortable position using a proper lifting
technique.
• Roll the unit into place and lower the unit using a proper lifting technique.
• Never grasp the unit by the plastic covers. Damage and injury can occur.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
Every Assault AirRower is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all applicable domestic and international
standards. However, certain precautions must be taken when operating any piece of tness equipment. Always
follow basic safety precautions when using this machine to reduce the chance of injury, re, or damage.
Intended Use
• The AirRower rowing ergometer may be used for indoor rowing simulation.
• The AirRower rowing ergometer is appropriate for residential and commercial use.
• The AirRower may be used only for the intended use.
• Any additional uses may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Spacing Requirement
• The minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and
EN (European) regulations as of March 1, 2017, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: a minimum
of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) to the left, right and front, and 2.0 m (79.0 in.) behind the rower.
• Consider carefully the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), US Code 28 CFR (see Section
305). ASTM standards are voluntary and may not reect current industry standards. The actual area for access,
passage around, and emergency dismount is the responsibility of the facility in which the product is used. The
facility should consider the total space requirements for training on each unit, voluntary and industry standards,
and any local, state, and federal regulations. Standards and regulations are subject to change at any time.
Instructions for Owners
• Read the entire owner’s manual before operating the unit.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Assembly of Technical Items: Assembly of the Assault AirRower should be performed by a qualied technician.
A signicant amount of technical knowledge is required for the safe and complete assembly of the unit. Many
retailers will oer delivery and assembly as part of the sales agreement. If this unit was sold unassembled (in
the carton) and you do not feel you can perform the assembly successfully, please call the dealer for service.
Service calls for improper assembly are not covered by theWarranty Policy and any associated charges will be the
responsibility of the owner.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Assault Fitness. Such attachments may cause
injuries.
• Assemble and operate the rower on a solid, level surface.
• All warning labels attached directly to the rower must remain installed. If a warning label becomes illegible or
damaged, please contact Assault Fitness for a replacement.
• Maintain the rower to keep it in good working condition, as described in this manual. Inspect the rower for
incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace, or tighten prior to use.
• If you plan to move the rower, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques.
• Do not attempt to service the rower yourself, except to follow the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Instructions for Owners and Users
Before beginning any tness program, you should obtain a thorough medical exam from your physician, particularly
if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness, or heart disease; are pregnant;
have a family history of any of the preceding conditions; are over the age of 45; smoke; are obese; have not exercised
regularly in the past year; have other chronic illnesses or physical impairments; or are taking any medication. If
you experience dizziness, chest pains, nausea or any other abnormal symptoms while utilizing the rower, stop
immediately. Consult a physician before continuing.
When using the rower, you should always take basic precautions, including the following:
• Assault Fitness cannot guarantee that the heart rate measurement system on its products will work for all users
in all instances. Heart rate measurement accuracy varies based on a number of factors, including the user’s
physiology and age, the method in which the equipment and the heart rate measurement system is used,
external interference, and other factors that may inuence heart rate acquisition and processing.
• The rower should not be used without prior instruction by qualied personnel.
• Do not use while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics.
• Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the operation of this rower, on or near it. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the rower.
• Do not allow children under the age of 16 to use the Assault Fitness AirRower.
• Do not allow animals on the rower.
• Examine the rower for loose or worn parts before each use. Tighten/replace any worn or loose components prior
to use.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate the rower without the shrouds installed.
• Do not use the rower with devices not specically approved by Assault Fitness.
• Heart rate monitors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement, may aect the
accuracy of the heart rate readings. The heart rate monitors are intended only as exercise aids in determining
heart rate trends in general.
• Never jump onto the rower. Never jump from the rower. Never enter the rower from the front. Operate the rower
only when facing forward.
• Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workouts and avoid loose or dangling clothing. Tie long hair
back. Do not wear shoes with heels, and check the soles of your shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones.
The foot platforms are not intended for cleats or running spikes.
• Save these instructions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
& USE GUIDELINES
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in an individual installation.
• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the Assault AirRower and the aected receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution:To assure continued
compliance, any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-210 standard. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal
The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials considered hazardous to the environment. Federal
law requires proper disposal.
Product Recycling and Disposal
This equipment must be recycled or discarded per applicable local and national regulations. Product labels, in
accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
determine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the European
Union. The WEEE label indicates that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life
per this Directive. In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is
to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with theWEEE label
per Annex IV of theWEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the
collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation
is important to minimize any potential eects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential
presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact Assault Customer Support.
Part #23-AS-800 US-English v1.0 12-February-19
Seat Locking Mechanism:
• The seat on the AirRower can be locked in a xed position on the beam to allow for additional exercise modalities
beyond a traditional rowing ergometer.
• The xed positions allow for xed upper body exercises engauging dierent muscles groups than the typical
dynamic rowing modality.
• To lock the seat, push the knob on the right hand side of the seat carriage towards the beam to engauge the
locking pin into one of the available xing holes; it may be necessary to slightly slide the seat assembly forward
or backward on the beam to properly align the locking pin.
• To release the seat locking pin, pull the seat knob away from the beam.
General Notes:
• ANT, ANT+ and the ANT+ logo are trademarks of Garmin Switzerland GmbH.
• The Bluetooth® trademarks—including the BLUETOOTH word mark, the gure mark (the runic “B”and oval
design), and the combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and design)—are owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
ASSAULT FITNESS PRODUCTS COMMERCIAL WARRANTY STATEMENT
What is Covered
LifeCore Fitness, Inc. dba Assault Fitness (“Assault”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Assault branded
product (the“Product”) that the frame of the Product shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship for
a period of ve years from the date of purchase. All other parts and components of the Product shall be free from
defect in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase when the Product is
used as recommended by Assault under normal uses and conditions. During the warranty period Assault will at
no additional charge to you, repair or replace (at Assault option) the frame or any part of the Product if it becomes
defective, malfunctions, or otherwise fails to conform with this LimitedWarranty. Labor coverage shall be provided
for one year.
5803 Newton Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 Ph. 1.888.815.5559
For more information or questions regarding your equipment, please visit our website at AssaultFitness.com
© Assault Fitness 2019
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
TASKKDaily Monthly
Wipe down all surfaces with a mild soap solution and dry thoroughly. X
Inspect unit for noisy, damaged or loose components. X
Ensure the unit does not rock. If necessary, re-adjust the leveling feet. X
Inspect the entire unit for loose hardware, including the uprights, handrail, frame and
plastic covers.
X
Move the rower and clean/vacuum dust, lint or debris found under the frame. X
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
& USE GUIDELINES
Condition Potential Causes Solutions
Console will not power
on.
a. Batteries installed incorrectly. a. Check battery orientation and correct.
b. Batteries are dead. b. Replace the four AA alkaline batteries.
Console powers on, but
metrics do not post.
a. One of the speed sensor cables are
damage or disconnected.
a. Check for damage and proper
connections.
b. The speed sensor and magnets are
not correctly aligned.
b. Adjust the speed sensor positioning.
Seat makes noise when
it moves on the beam
a. Debris is on the beam a. Clean beam of all debris
b. Debris is stuck to wheels b. Clean seat rollers of all debris
All AirRowers are engineered for years of operation. Regular maintenance and cleaning will
lengthen the life and preserve the appearance of the AirRower rowing ergometer.
Let noise be your rst indication that a repair or adjustment is required. Please discontinue use
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Technician or Assault Fitness Dealer if an unusual
noise, scraping, knocking, grinding or vibration is detected. Often, a minor issue will become a
major repair if ignored and use is continued.
The AirRower is manufactured of durable materials; the plastics are molded of strong and chemical-resistant ABS;
the frame is produced of high-tensile steel and protected with an industrial-grade, powder paint coating process for
the highest level of corrosion resistance; the beam is made from aluminum; the hardware used for the assembly is
stainless steel. However, it is important to note that perspiration can be extremely corrosive if allowed to accumulate
on the machine.
ATTENTION: PERSPIRATION IS VERY CORROSIVE AND IF ALLOWED TO REMAIN ON THE MACHINE,
WILL CAUSE DISCOLORATION, FADING, RUST AND ODORS. UNFORTUNATELY, THESE
CONDITIONS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY POLICY.
After each workout, wipe down the entire unit, including the console with a mild soap solution followed by a
thorough drying with a clean towel. Positioning a small spray bottle and towel near the unit will help ensure that
your equipment looks new for many years. Do not use abrasive or coarse brushes or cloths as damage to the surfaces
may occur. Do not ood any area with cleaning solution or liquid. Do not use aggressive chemicals or solvents to
clean the rower.
As a reminder to the user, the AirRower console will post the Monthly Service Reminder Indicator icon when it is time
to service the machine. Once serviced, the icon can be reset in the Settings Mode.
A guideline for service is provided below. If the environment for the AirRower is extraordinarily dirty or the usage is
extremely heavy, the monthly inspection/service should be performed more often.
Maintenance Recommendations
TROUBLESHOOTING
What is Not Covered
This LimitedWarranty applies only for Product sold in the United States under the Assault brand name. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear on items such as, but not limited to, transportation wheels, foot pedals, rubber
grips, plastic end caps, scratched parts, broken covers, cosmetic damage, and excludes paint & nish. Wear items
pertain to components that might need to be replaced due to wear and tear resulting from normal usage.This
warranty is void if the Product is improperly stored, assembled, altered and/or modied in any way, misused, abused,
is subject to accident, is improperly maintained, and this warranty does not cover repair for any noises such as:
squeaks, clunks, thumps resulting from poor or lack of preventive maintenance. This LimitedWarranty does extent
to any Product that is damaged or rendered defective; (a) as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse; (b) use with the
Product of any part not manufactured or sold by Assault; (c) by modication of the Product; (d) by normal wear and
tear; (e) operation using incorrect power supplies; or (f) as a result of service by anyone other than Assault, or an
authorized Assault service provider. This Limited Warranty is void if the Product serial number has been defaced or
removed. Should any Product be submitted for warranty service be found ineligible, an estimate of repair cost will
be furnished.
Warranty Service Area
If a Product requires shipment, delivery or transport it is the purchaser’s sole responsibility and to pay for any
fees associated with servicing of a Product. Any evidence of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase
documents voids this LimitedWarranty. This LimitedWarranty applies only to Product purchased from Assault or
from an authorized Assault reseller.
Voided Warranty
The warranty does not apply to any failure of the product or its components due to alterations or modications,
misuse and abuse, accidental damage, lack of maintenance or improper assembly. Improper assembly can be
avoided if the unit is assembled by an authorized technician. Damage due to improper assembly is not covered by
the warranty. Common assembly errors can include damaged wire harnesses, stripped screws and nuts, crank arms
or damaged threads. If the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced, the warranty for the aected unit is
voided.
Disclaimed Warranties
THE PROVISIONS OFTHISWARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WRITTEN OR ORAL. TOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TOTHE
MAXIMUM EXTENT.
Warranty Registration
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITH ASSAULT FITNESS WITHIN (10) DAYS OF PURCHASE online at www.
AssaultFitnessProducts.com/Registrations or via telephone with Assault Fitness Customer Service at 888-815-
5559. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, in order to validate the warranty this Product must have been registered
through Assault Fitness, and/or a copy of the proof of purchase, transferred warranty letter, and serial number must
be presented at time of service. If these items are not presented at the time of requesting parts or service, Assault
Fitness will not cover any warranty.
Warranty Claim Processing
To obtain warranty service, you must contact the original place of purchase. Assault may, at its option, repair or
replace any defective Product frame or parts with new or serviceable used parts that are equivalent in function to the
original parts. All exchanged frames and parts replaced under this warranty will at the time of service become the
property of Assault. Assault reserves the right to change manufacturers of any parts to cover any existing warranty.
Any parts determined to be defective must be returned to Assault to obtain warranty service. You must prepay any
shipping charges, export taxes, custom duties and taxes, or any other charges associated with transportation of the
parts or Product. In addition, you are responsible for insuring any parts or Product shipped or returned. You assume
the risk of loss during shipment.
Transferring Your Warranty
During any remaining warranty period, the remaining period of warranty can be transferred one time to another
party, as long as the original purchaser previously registered their Product with Assault, and submits within 30 days
after transfer of the Product a letter to Assault’s at the address below acknowledging the transaction and specifying
the new owners name, address and phone number, along with the serial number of the transferred Product. The
original warranty may only be transferred once.
Please see other products from Assault Fitness at www.assaulttnessproducts.com.
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(12Feb19)
SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight: 124.6 lbs (56.5 Kg)
• Power Requirements: 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
• Weight Restrictions: 350 lbs (158.8 Kg)
21.5”
(545 mm)
92.7” (2354 mm)
47.9” (1216.1 mm)
DIMENSIONS
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Model:
Serial Number:
Assault AirRower Elite
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