First Degree Fitness Fluid Cycle XT E720 User manual

Owners Manual
XT-E720

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Training with E720
As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician be-
fore beginning your E720 exercise program.
CAUTION
Use two hands and follow all safety instruc-
tions whenever raising or lowering the E720
control arm.
Warning
Do not remove feet or hands while crank is in motion. The crank
will continue to rotate and could cause injury.

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Contents
Box Contents
Assembly Seat Back and Lower Seat
Assembly Mainframt and Lower Seat Frame
Assembly Upper Seat Frame and Lower Seat Frame
Assembly Right Crank Pedal
Control Arm
Tank Filling and Water Treatment
Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation
Rower Ergometer
Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface
Maintenance chart
Troubleshooting
Tank Belt Adjustment
Warranty
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Box Contents

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Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 1 Mainframe 12 6 M10 Washer
2 1 Lower Seat Frame 13 1 M10 Plastic Washer
3 1 Upper Seat Frame 14 3 Nylock Nut
4 2 Seat Back/Lower Seat 15 1 4mm Allen Key
5 1 Right Crank Pedal 16 1 6mm Allen Key
6 1 L-pin 17 1 Multi-tool
7 3 Leveler 18 2 AA Batteries
8 1
Seat Frame lubricating
grease 19 1 Touch up paint
11 8 M6 Washer 22 1 Owners Manual
9 8 M6x20mm bolt 20 4 Water Treatment Tablet
10 3 M10x25mm bolt 21 1 Funnel and Hose

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Assembly Seat Back and Lower Seat
Seat Back to Upper Seat Frame using 4x M6x20mm bolts[9] and 4x
M6 washers[11].
Lower Seat to Upper seat frame using 4x M6x20mm bolts[9] and 4x
M6 washers[11.
Upper Seat Frame
Lower Seat
Seat Back
M6 Washer
M6x20mm bolt

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M10 Nylock nut
M10 Washer
M10x25mm bolt
Assembly Mainframe and Lower Seat Frame
Attach Lower Seat Frame[2] to Mainframe[1] using 2x M10x25mm
bolts[10], 2x M10 Nylock nuts[14] and 4x M10 Washers[12]
Mainframe
Lower Seat Frame

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L-Pin
M10x25mm bolt
M10 Nylock
nut
M10 Washer
Assembly Upper Seat Frame and Lower Seat Frame
M10 plastic
washer
Before installing the upper
seat frame onto the lower,
use the supplied grease
and apply liberally between
the two sliding surfaces
Upper Seat Frame onto Mainframe and secure using 1x M10x25mm
bolt[10], 1x M10 Nylock nut[14], 2xM10 Washers[12],M10 Plastic
Washer and L-pin[6].
Note: Tighten the M10x25mm bolt, washers and Nylock until lightly snug
only. Over-tightening will prevent the seat from rotating. Use the L-pin to
tighten the upper seat frame once rotated into place.

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Secure Right Crank Pedal[5] onto Crank arm. The pedal threads have
a blue coating which will feel very tight when threaded onto the crank
arm. This is a type of thread locker, and once in contact with the crank
arm threads will activate in approximately 15minutes.
Caution! Extreme over-tightening could damage the aluminum threads
on the crank arm.
Note: Allow 15 minutes for the thread-locker to activate before first time
use.
Check pedal tightness on a regular basis and tighten as needed with a
15mm wrench.
Assembly Right Crank Pedal

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Control Arm
The E720 Pedal: This patented
design allows for usage in both the
recumbent position and for sitting/
standing upper body workouts.
L-pin: Loosen when rotat-
ing the control arm and
tighten (snug only) once the
desired position has been
reached.
T-pin: The T-pin locks the
control arm in any one of 72
different positions through-
out its 360 degree range of
motion. Pull up the T-pin
to allow the control arm to
rotate while supporting the
control arm with the other
hand.
Crank arm bolts: Loosen
all 8 bolts slightly before
adjusting/tightening chain.
Chain tensioning bolts: Allows for tightening the chain or adjustment from side to
side. Make sure when tightening only to adjust the same amount for both bolts, oth-
erwise the sprocket will be misaligned.
Note: Tightening the right bolt only will pull the right side of the crank assembly to-
ward you, tightening the left will pull the left side toward you. Use this feature to re-
align the rear with the front sprocket if needed or when changing to a new chain.
Inspection plate: Open to check
chain tension.
Warning: Do not check
chain tension by hand!

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Tank Filling and Water Treatment
Yellow Tank
Plug
Note: A large bucket is required for filling (Not included).
In areas where tap water quality is known to be poor, FDF recommends the use of
distilled water.
Open the tank plug and insert hose into tank (rotating the impeller slightly may be
necessary to allow the hose to pass), move the tank adjuster handle to level 20 and
begin filling. Do not fill the tank higher than the level indicator on the front of the
clear shell. A properly filled tank holds approximately 8 liters of water.
Warning
Do not under any circumstances
put fingers into the tank. Use the
end of the hose to move the impel-
ler should the need arise.
Note: Lower
tank plug is
permanently
sealed.
Use a drop cloth under the tank
when filling the tank to avoid dam-
age floor or carpet
Caution
Water Treatment Procedures:
Add Chlorine tablet.
Note: The amount of water treatment can vary widely depending on the Rower’s
location and exposure to sunlight. DO NOT, UNDER AN CIRCUMSTANCES USE
ANY TREATMENT TABLETS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR
ROWER. Your rower box contents include 4x water treatment tablets, which is suf-
ficient for several years of water treatment. Treat when water becomes discolored
or shows signs of Algae/Bacterial growth. To purchase additional chlorine tabs,
please consult your nearest regional dealer/distributor or check our website
at www.firstdegreefitness.com

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Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation
Long term water treatment:
Water treatment schedules for the E720 will vary according to the fluid
tanks exposure to sunlight but expect 8-12 months near a bright, sunlit
window and 2-4 years for a darker location. At the point of finding the
water slightly green, add a Chlorine tablet. 
Important: Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated on the tank
level sticker or water spillage may occur. See tank filling and water treat-
ment page for details.
Removing hands before the crank
comes to a complete stop while
training can cause injury. The crank
is direct drive so as to allow both
forward and reverse rotation during
workouts.
Warning:
CAUTION
Resistance:The level of resistance
is determined by the level indicator
located on the front of the tank.
Level one indicates lightest re-
sistance, level twenty represents
heaviest resistance. Allow three to
four seconds after adjusting re-
sistance handle for the correct re-
sistance level to be achieved.

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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
LEVEL: Adjustable from 1-20. Match LEVEL number with resistance level on
the Fluid tank.
SET: Changes Time, Distance parameters
PROGRAM: Clears current exercise program
RESET: Clears data
Note: For complete operational instructions, please refer to the computer
manual, which is included with your E-720 Series rower.

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Description:
The USB connectivity now built in to all new models of FDF Console and IPM allow
you to enhance 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. NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers lets you race with other Internet connected row-
ers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment or train solo.
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Setting up USB connectivity
1.Download and Install the USB Device Driver (CDM2xxxx_Setup.exe for 32 and
64 bit Windows 7/Vista/XP) from the FDF Website.
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2.Download and Install the Sample USB Applications from the FDF Website
(www.firstdegreefitness.com).
Download and Install NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers from
http://www.webracing.org/downloads.htm
Connecngyourconsole
‐TheUSBConnectorislocatedonaflyingleadattherearoftheIPM,alongwiththeSensor
andHeartRateMonitorConnectors.
‐ConnecttoaLaptoporPCusingastandardUSBcable,youmayneedtowaitwhileWin‐
dowsstartstheUSBDeviceDriver.
Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface
Note: Please refer to computer manual where applicable or for further
information refer to our website at www.firstdegreefitness.com

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Item Timeframe Instructions Notes
Seat and Frame. Weekly.
Wipe down weekly
with lint free cloth or
more often with
heavy club use.
PK belt tension. Monthly.
Check monthly for
signs of slippage.
Adjust/tighten as re-
Tank and water
treatment. 12 months to 2 years.
Follow instructions
as specified in the
“Water Treatment”
section of this man-
Chain drive. Check every 100 hours for correct
tension.
Open the inspection
plate and check
tension using a
screwdriver or other
tool. Tighten as re-
quired using chain
tensioning bolts lo-
cated at the end of
E720 pedals. Tighten weekly using 15mm box
wrench (supplied)
The pedals should
be checked on a
regular basis. A
loose pedal can
cause damage to
the crank arm alu-
minum threads, re-
quiring replace-
Maintenance chart.

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Fault Probable
Cause Solution
Water changes color
or becomes cloudy. Rower is in direct sunlight or has not
had water treat-
ment.
Change rower location to reduce di-
rect exposure to sunlight. Add water
treatment or change tank water as di-
rected in the water treatment section
of this manual.Consider using distilled
water to refill tank.
Knocking noise from
inside the control
arm while training,
especially when
changing directions.
Chain requires
tightening or ad-
justment.
Open inspection plate located on
front of control arm and check tension
using a screwdriver or other tool. Use
the chain tensioning bolts located at
the rear of the control arm to tighten or
adjust as needed. The chain should
have approx 3mm of slack when
properly adjusted. See P.10 for de-
tails.
Pedals slip during
hard training. PK tank belt re- quires tightening. Remove large inspection plate next to the tank, insert a long tool to push the
rear end cap out from the inside, ex-
posing the tank belt tensioning bolt.
Loosen tank bolts slightly. Remove
upper rubber belt cover to expose the
PK belt. Tighten the tank tensioning
bolt until the belt is too tight to be
twisted from side to side more than 45
degrees by hand.
Pedal is loose (either
left or right) and can-
not be retightened.
Aluminum crank
arm threads are
stripped.
Contact service center for replace-
ment. Then check weekly as recom-
mended.
Computer screen il-
luminates, but does
not register when
rowing.
Loose or failed
connection/Sensor
gap too wide (see
erratic computer
display).
Check that the computer lead is con-
nected properly. If connected properly
check sensor gap. Contact your local
service center if this fails to address
the problem.
The E720 computer
does not illuminate
after battery installa-
tion.
Batteries installed
incorrectly or need
replacing.
Reinstall batteries in correct position
and try again. If the LCD screen fails
to illuminate, try rotating the batteries
slightly in the computer. If this fails,
contact your local service center.
The E720 computer
display is erratic/
slow while displaying
RPM and WATTS
Gap between sen-
sor and magnetic
ring is too wide.
Remove inspection plate and check
sensor gap and that magnetic ring is
not wobbly.
Troubleshooting

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Tank tensioning
Tank Belt Adjustment
End Cap
Remove large metal inspection plate as
shown above right.
Using a long tool, push out the rear end
cap as pictured right. This will give you
access to the tank tensioning bolt (shown
bottom right).
Loosen both the front and rear tank bolts
as shown below. Remove front rubber
belt cover.
Using a 6mm Allen key, tighten the belt
using the tank tensioning bolt until the
belt no longer slips during hard rowing.
Tip: Twist the belt by hand to gauge
tightness. Correct tension should be ob-
tained when no longer able to twist more
than 45 degrees.
Note: Do not over tighten tank bolts.

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FLUID CYCLE XT (XT-E720)
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 Cycle XT (model FR-E720), purchased from an authorised agent
and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. First Degree Fitness
Limited or its agent will, at their discretion, repair or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period,
subject to the specific inclusions and exclusions below.
Metal Frame – 10 Year Limited Warranty
First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the metal Main Frame should it fail due to any defect in materials or work-
manship within 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.
Polycarbonate Tank & Seals – 3 Year Limited Warranty
First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the polycarbonate tank or seals should they fail due to any defect in materi-
als or workmanship within 3 years of the original purchase.
Mechanical Components (of a non-wearing nature) – 2 Year Limited Warranty
First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any mechanical component should it fail due to any defect in materials or
workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase.
All Other Components (of a wearing nature) – 1 Year Limited Warranty
First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship
within 1 year of the original purchase.
Specific Inclusions
Pedals & toe straps
Hand grip assemblies
Seat
All rubber components
Computer & speed sensor (excluding replaceable batteries)
All drive belts & chains
Crank arms
All pulleys, rollers & bearings
General Exclusions
Damage to the finish of any part of the machine
Damage due to neglect, abuse, incorrect assembly or use of the machine
Any charges for freight or customs clearance associated with the return or dispatch of parts
Any damage to or loss of goods during transport of any kind
Any labour cost associated with a warranty claim
General Conditions
 The serial number of the machine must be correctly registered with First Degree Fitness Limited or one of its ap-
pointed distributors
 First Degree Fitness Limited reserve the right to examine any part where replacement is claimed under warranty
 Warranty commences at time of sale but no later than six (6) months from date of original shipment
 Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date of purchase and is not transferable
 The product must be returned to your place of purchase in original packaging with transportation, insurance and
associated charges paid for by you and risk of loss or damage assumed by you
 First Degree Fitness makes no other warranties except as stated here and expressly disclaims all warranties not
stated in this warranty. Neither First Degree Fitness nor its associates shall be responsible for incidental or con-
sequential damages
 Manufacturer's warranty automatically commences upon sale of the product to end user or upon the expiration of
one (1) year from month of manufacture, whichever occurs first