First Degree Fitness E620 Seated UBE User manual

Owners Manual

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Training with E620
1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a phy-
sician before beginning your E620 exercise program.
2. Use two hands and follow all safety instructions when
raising lowering the E620 control arm.
Warning:
4. Keep fingers clear of pivot points during both assembly
and use.
3. Do not remove hands while crank is in motion. The
crank will continue to rotate and could cause injury.
Note: The control
arm is gas-assisted.
Use both hands
when raising/
lowering the control
arm for safety.
CAUTION:

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Contents
Box Contents
Assembing Seat Frame and Seat
Assembly telescoping tube to control arm
Assembly Seat Feamr to the Mainframe
Tank Filling and Water Treatment
Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation
Rower Ergometer
Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface
Maintenance chart
Troubleshooting
Adjusting the Chain
Adjusting the Drive belt
Warranty
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Box Contents

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Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 1 MainFrame 10 2 M10 Nylock nut
2 1 Seat Frame 11 1 4mm Allen key
3 1 Seat 12 1 6mm Allen key
4 4 M6x20mm bolt 13 1 Multi-tool
5 4 M8x15mm bolt 14 2 AA Batteries
6 2 M10x25mm blot 15 1 Touch up paint
7 4 M6 Washer 16 4 Water Treatment Tablet
8 2 M10 Washer 17 1 Funnel and Hose
9 4 M8 Spring Washer 18 1 Owners Manual

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Assembling Seat Frame and Seat
Chrome snap faces forward
Remove Seat frame[2] and Seat[3] from box. Attach seat using
4x M6x20mm bolts[4] and 4x M6 washers[7].

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Assembly telescoping tube to control arm
The control arm is heavy and
may swing freely during this
stage of assembly. The yellow
tension knob is pre-tightened
from the factory in the optimal
position for assembly in relation
to the control arm. Do not loos-
en the yellow tension knob until
the telescoping tube has been
safely secured to the underside
of the control arm as pictured
left.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
Keep fingers clear of pivot
points at all times.
Attach telescoping tube to con-
trol arm using 4x M8x15mm
bolts[5] and 4x M8 spring
washers[9].

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Assembly Seat Frame to the Mainframe
Attach the seat frame to the mainframe using 2x M10x25mm
bolts, 2x M10 washers and 2x M10 nylock nuts.
Tighten securely

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Yellow tank fill plug
Note: the lower
tank plug is
permanently
sealed.
Tank filling and water treatment
Note: A 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 yellow fill plug on back of tank and insert hose (rotating the impeller slight-
ly 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.
Draining the Fluid tank:
When outdoors simply open the yellow fill
plug and lie the E620 on its side to facili-
tate drainage. Indoors a container capa-
ble of holding 8 liters of water will be re-
quired
Use a drop cloth under the tank when
filling the tank to avoid damage 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
Funnel and Hose
Warning:
Impeller blades are sharp! Do not put fin-
gers into the tank. Use the end of the
hose to move the impeller should the
need arise.

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Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation
Long term water treatment:
Water treatment schedules for the E620 will vary according to the fluid
tanks exposure to sunlight, but expect 12+ months near a bright, sunlit
window and 2 years or more for a darker location. At the point of finding
the water slightly cloudy, add a chlorine tablet. 
Important:
Important: Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated on the tank
level sticker or water spillage may occur. See tank filling/water treatment
page for details.
Resistance:
The level of resistance is deter-
mined by the level indicator located
on the front of the tank. Level one
indicates lightest resistance, level
twenty represents heaviest re-
sistance.
Use the level +/- buttons on the
E620 computer to match the re-
sistance setting on the fluid tank.
Allow three to four seconds after
adjusting resistance handle for the
correct resistance 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-620 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
Seat and Frame. Monthly Wipe weekly with lint free cloth or
more often with heavy club use.
PK belt tension. Monthly. Check monthly for signs of slip-
page. Adjust/tighten as required.
See the tensioning belt section of
this manual.
Tank and water
treatment. 12 months to 2 years. Follow instructions as specified in the “Water Treatment” section of
this manual.
Chain drive. Check every 100 hours for
correct tension. Remove the Control arm front end cap and check tension using
a screwdriver or other tool. Tight-
en as required using chain ten-
sioning bolts located at the end of
the control arm. Do not under
any circumstances use fingers
to check chain tension! See
tightening/adjusting chain section
of this manual.
E620 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 aluminum threads, requiring
replacement.
Maintenance Chart.

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Fault Probable Cause Solution
Water changes
color or be-
comes cloudy.
Rower is in direct
sunlight or has not
had water treatment.
Change rower location to reduce direct
exposure to sunlight. Add water treat-
ment or change tank water as directed in
the water treatment section of this manu-
al. Consider using distilled water to refill
tank.
Knocking noise
from inside the
control arm
while training,
especially when
changing direc-
tions.
Chain requires tight-
ening or adjustment. Open front end cap and check chain ten- sion using a screwdriver of other imple-
ment. Do not use fingers. Proper ten-
sion is 3-5mm of play. Please refer to
the Chain adjustment page for further in-
structions.
Pedals slip dur-
ing hard train-
ing.
PK tank belt requires
tightening. Remove large inspection plate on oppo- site side of tank and check belt tension.
For details on belt tightening, please re-
fer to the belt tightening page in this
manual.
Pedal is loose
(either left or
right) and can-
not be retight-
ened.
Aluminum crank arm
threads are stripped.
Contact service center for replacement.
Then check weekly as recommended.
Computer
screen illumi-
nates, but does
not register
when rowing.
Loose or failed con-
nection/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 E620 com-
puter does not
illuminate after
battery installa-
tion.
Batteries installed in-
correctly or need re-
placing.
Reinstall batteries in correct position and
try again. If the LCD screen fails to illu-
minate, try rotating the batteries slightly
in the computer. If this fails, contact your
local service center.
The E620 com-
puter display is
erratic/slow
while displaying
RPM and
WATTS
Gap between sensor
and magnetic ring is
too wide.
Remove inspection plate, check sensor
gap and that magnetic ring is not wobbly
or loose. The sensor bracket can be
bent slightly to bring the reed switch
closer to the magnetic ring.
Troubleshooting

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Adjusting the Chain
Chain tensioning bolts
Crank arm bolts
Axle
Tightening right chain ten-
sioning bolt only
Tightening left chain ten-
sioning bolt only Tightening left/right chain
tensioning bolts equally
Axle Axle
To adjust chain tension/alignment, first loosen slightly the 8 crank arm bolts located
on the sides of the crank arm axle covers. It is not necessary to remove them.
Once crank arm bolts are loosened, tighten the chain tensioning bolts in equal,
small increments “max 1/4 turn” until the correct tension is achieved. Retighten
bolts.
If the chain requires alignment, use the chain tensioning bolts individually to correct
alignment as shown below.

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The PK drive belt should rarely require tensioning, but should slippage be encoun-
tered, first remove the inspection plate cover. This will expose the tank tensioning
bolt which is tightened with a 13mm wrench. Turn clockwise and test until slippage
ceases.
Adjusting the Drive belt
Note: If the belt is extremely loose, the tank bolts will have to be loosened slightly
before adjusting to allow maximum adjustment. This will require a 10mm Allen key
and 19mm wrench (not supplied).
Do not over-tighten the tank bolts once adjustment is complete.
For detailed instructions on complete
belt replacement, please contact your
local retailer/distributor.
Tank tensioning
bolt
Inspection plate
cover

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FLUID UPPER BODY ERGO (UB-E620)
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 Upper Body Ergometer (models UB-E620), 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