First Degree Fitness fluid e820 Fitness UBE User manual

Owners Manual

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Contents
1. Contents of E820 Box.
2. E820 assembly instructions.
3. E820 Control arm.
4. Tank filling and water treatment.
5. Long term water treatment and basic operation.
6. The E820 Ergometer with USB Function.
7. Maintenance/Troubleshooting.
8. Tank belt drive adjustment.
9. Parts list and Warranty.
Training with the E820
As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your
E820 exercise program.
CAUTION
Use two hands and follow all safety instructions whenever raising or lowering the
E820 control arm.
Warning
Do not remove hands while crank is in motion. The crank will continue to rotate and
could cause injury.

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Hex Key
Telescoping tube
attachment bolts/
spring washers
Mainframe bolts Frame bolt washers
1x Multi-tool
Ix Seat Frame and
Baseplate Box Contents E820
1x Main frame with telescoping
tube and internal gas assist
1x Fill funnel/hose
3x Frame levelers
1x Handle
right
M10x25
x2 21x11x2
x4
M10x2
x2
Mainframe Nylock
Chlorine Tablets x 4

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Step 1: Remove contents from box. Attach telescoping tube to the underside of the control
arm using 4x M8x15mm bolts and 4x M8 spring washers.
The control arm is heavy and may swing freely during this stage of
assembly. TheAdjuster knob is pre-tightened from the factory in the
optimal position for assembly in relation to the control arm. Do not loosen the Adjuster
knob until the telescoping tube has been safely secured to the underside of the control arm.
CAUTION
E820 Assembly Instructions
4x 8x15mm bolts
and 4x M8 spring
washers
Adjuster knob

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E820 Assembly Instructions
Step 4: Secure right pedal 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 periodically
thereafter with a 15mm wrench.

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E820 Baseplate Assembly
Contents:
1x T-Track 2x Footplate
1x Channel Right 1x Bolt Pack (for both baseplate/seat)
1x Channel Left
T-Track
Footplate
Channel
Left
Foot-
Channel
Right
Bolt pack

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Install the Footplates/Channels:
Step One: Tilt the T-Channel slightly to allow the footplate (with pre-installed bolts)
to slide underneath as shown.
Step Two: Mount the Left Channel over the top of the footplate dome bolts and
then slide forward. Once Channel is properly positioned , attach to T-Track using
4x M8x45mm Bolts.
Repeat this procedure to install Right Footplate and Channel.
Footplate
T-Track
Left Channel
4x 8x45mm
bolts
Slide Channel
forward
Channel Slot

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Step One: Stand Baseplate upright to install 4x Foot levelers as shown.
Once foot levelers are installed, the completed baseplate can be
installed onto the mainframe of the E820.
Install Baseplate to Mainframe
Step Two: Mount the baseplate onto
the Mainframe using mounting pins as
a locator
Then, secure with 3x M10x25mm Bolt,
2x M10 Nylock Nut and 3x M10
Washer
Note center M10 Bolt does not require
Nut.
Foot leveler
Completed
Baseplate
Baseplate to Mainframe.
3x M10x25mm Bolts, 3x
M10 Washer and 2x M10
Nylock Nuts.
Mounting pins on
E820 Mainframe

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Install Seat onto Baseplate
Seat Stop: Must be lowered to al-
low seat onto Baseplate track.
Must ALWAYS be in the LOCKED
position when seat is occupied on
Baseplate.
Must be lowered to allow seat re-
moval.
To LOCK, raise and locate. To
UNLOCK, lift and drop rearward.
Seat Installation: Tilt the seat slightly upward to allow the front rollers to engage the
channel. Then, lift the rear level and, while engaging the Seat Lock Release Lever,
slide the seat onto the Baseplate as shown.
Usage: The seat has four positions. To move forward or rearward, depress the Seat
Lock
Release Lever and move freely to whichever position you require.
CAUTION: The Seat Stop Must be in the LOCKED position whenever the seat is
in use.
To remove the seat: Lift and lower the Rear Safety lock, depress the Seat Lock Re-
lease Lever and slide the seat rearward.
WARNING: Do not under any circumstances attempt to remove/install seat while
occupied.
Seat Stop

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Seat Assembly:
CONTENTS:
1x Seat Main Frame 1x Lower Seat
1x Armrest Assembly 1x Upper Seat back
1x Bolt Pack (Note Bolts/Washers/Nuts are for both Seat and Footplate)
Upper Seat
back Bolt Pack
Seat
Armrest Assembly
Seat Main Frame

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Attaching Armrest to Lower frame
You will need the Lower Frame, Armrest Assembly and the following bolts/
washers/nuts from the bolt Pack:
1x M8x70mm Bolt 3x M8 Nylock Nut
1x M8x25mm Bolt 1x M8 Washer
2x M8x45mm Bolt
Step One: Mount the Armrest onto the Lower frame from behind as shown.
Important! Before securing bolts (see following page), thread the plastic tie
attached to the armrest cable through the hole as shown right.
Plastic tie

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Attaching Armrest to Lower frame:
Step One: Secure Armrest with M8x70mm Bolt, M8 Nylock Nut and M8 Washer
as shown
Step Three: 2x M8x45mm Bolt,2x Nylock Nut and
2x M8 Washer
Step Two: M8x25mm Bolt
and M8 Washer

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Attaching Armrest cable to Cable Pivot:
Step One: Locate plastic tie, then depress Cable Pivot forward to allow plastic tie
to be pulled through the hole in front. Once the cable end is through the hole,
slide it forward as shown upper right to prevent cable end from slipping back
through.
Step Two: Now secure the cable end with the
M10x25mm bolt. Before tightening the bolt
into
position, the plastic tie end can be discarded.
Cable Pivot
Cable Pivot
Plastic tie
M10x25mm
bolt

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Seat Frame, Upper/Lower Seat Pad,
8x M6x20mm Bolt and 8x M8 Washer
Install Upper Seat Pad with as shown with 4x
M6x20mm Bolt/Washer.
Once seat pads are installed the assembly will
be complete. Check to be sure that all bolts
are securely tightened and that the cable lever
is functioning normally.
To mount the seat onto the completed base-
plate assembly, align the seat with the rear of
the T-track and depress cable lever. Tip: Lift
entire seat slightly and slide onto T-track when
level to avoid binding.
Once seat is on T-track, engage the rear seat
stop for safety.
Install Lower Seat Pad Using 4x
M6x20mm Bolt/Washer
Seat Assembly
Attaching Upper/Lower Seat Pad:

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The E820 Control Arm
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, otherwise the sprocket will be mis-
aligned.
Note: Tightening the right bolt only will pull the right side of the crank assembly toward you, tighten-
ing the left will pull the left side toward you. Use this feature to realign the rear with the front sprocket
if needed or when changing to a new chain.
Crank arm bolts:
Loosen all 8 bolts slightly
before adjusting/
tightening chain.
Inspection plate:
Open to check chain
tension.
Warning:
Do not check
chain tension
with fingers!
Adjuster Knob: Loosen to allow
the control arm to travel through
90 degrees of travel. Note the
telescoping tube is gas assisted.
Tighten securely when desired
workout position is reached.

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Yellow
tank
plug
Filling hose and
funnel
Tank Filling and Water Treatment
Open the rear upper yellow
tank plug and insert hose
into tank (rotating the impel-
ler slightly may be necessary to al-
low 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
8liters of water.
Warning: Do not under any circum-
stances put fingers into the tank.
Use the end of the hose to
move the impeller should the need
arise.
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.
Note: Lower tank plug is permanently
sealed.
Water Treatment Procedures:
1. Add Chlorine tablet.
2. Enough Chlorine Tablets are supplied
for many years of Water treatment.
Add a chlorine Tablet whenever the
Water appears dirty or cloudy.
WARNING: Only use First Degree
Fitness Supplied Water treatment tab-
lets.
Use a drop cloth under the tank when
filling the tank to avoid damage floor or
carpet
Caution:

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Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation
Caution: It is important that a drop cloth be used under the fluid tank whenever the
tank plug is opened for water treatment.
The level of resistance is determined by the level indicator located on the front of the tank. Level
one indicates lightest resistance, level twenty represents heaviest resistance. Allow three to four
seconds after adjusting resistance handle for the correct resistance level to be achieved.
Long term water treatment:
Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets supplied with this machine. For re-
placement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor.
Water treatment schedules for the E820 will vary according to the fluid tanks exposure to
sunlight, but expect 8-12 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. Remember to
wait 72 hours following the chlorine tablet before adding the blue dye as the Chlorine tablet is
extremely concentrated.
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:
Use both hands when either raising or lowering the
E820control arm.
Removing hands before the crank comes to a com-
plete stop while training can cause injury. The crank
is direct drive so as to allow both forward and reverse
rotation during workouts.
Warning:
CAUTION

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E820 Ergometer.
Quick start provides instant workout infor-
mation. Just start training to activate. You
can choose to change UNITS displayed.
UNITS
displays
WATTS,
RPM,
HR,
MPH,
KPH
Level Adjustable
from 1-20
Set Changes Time, Distance
parameters
Program Clears
current exercise
program
Note: For complete operational
instructions, please refer to the
computer manual, which is in-
cluded with your E820.
Reset
Clears data

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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 rowers in a Virtual
Reality 3D environment or train solo.
1. Download and Install the USB Device Driver (CDM2xxxx_Setup.exe for 32 and 64 bit
Windows 7/Vista/XP) from the FDF Website.
2. Download and Install the Sample USB Applications from the FDF Website
(www.firstdegreefitness.com).
3 Download and Install NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers from
http://www.webracing.org/downloads.htm
Note : The NetAthlon Software from WebRacing is not compatible with Cycle XT or
UBE
- The USB Connector is located on the lower 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 Windows starts the USB Device Driver.
Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface
Description:
Setting up USB connectivity
Connecting your console
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 slip-
page. Adjust/tighten as required.
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. Open the inspection plate and check tension using a screw-
driver or other tool. Tighten as
required using chain tensioning
bolts located at the end of the
control arm.
E820 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, re-
quiring replacement.
Maintenance Chart.