Life Span RW7000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Congratulations on Purchasing Your LifeSpan Rower!
At LifeSpan we take pride in the quality, safety, and reliability of our products
as well as the professionalism of our sales support and customer service teams.
Making it our number one priority that you have an exceptional experience using
our products.
In support of this quality focus we pre-assemble parts on the manufacturing line
whenever possible to reduce the number of steps and complexity of customer
assembly, independently certify our products to comply with the latest industry
Safety Standards, and use state of the art production processes and quality
components.
Then we back LifeSpan products with excellent warranties and a responsive
customer service department making it simple and easy to get assistance should
the need arise.
This attention to quality, our high standard for customer service and focus on
innovation has earned LifeSpan numerous awards and consistent praise from
independent review groups, industry authorities and you the consumer.
Thanks for choosing LifeSpan.
Welcome
Please thoroughly read this manual before you assemble or operate your rower.
Neither LifeSpan nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damages or injury incurred as
a result of information presented in this manual except under the terms of the product warranty.
Purchaser's Reference
Information:
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU FILL IN
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND
REFER TO IT SHOULD THE NEED FOR
SERVICE ARISE.
Product Name:
RW7000 Rowing Machine
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Serial
Number

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Contents
Welcome
About Your Rower
Warranty / Registration
Important Safety Notes and Warning
Safety Instructions
Product Safety Instructions
Children and Pets
Overview
Console Overview
Specications
Heart Rate Monitoring
Chest Strap
Assembling Your Rower
Exploded View & Hardware
Assembly Instructions - Setting Up
Setting Up Your Rower
Mounting Your Rower
Heel Rest Adjustment
Console Operation Instructions
Display Window
Programs
High Intensity Interval Training
Maintenance and Tips
Rowing Guide
Transportation
Storage
Power
Care and Maintenance
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Warranty
This LifeSpan rower comes with the following limited warranty valid in North
America. If you are outside of these areas contact your local distributor for
warranty information or visit www.LifeSpanFitness.com.
LifeSpan warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and services. The periods above
are based on the date of purchase. During these periods, LifeSpan will repair
or replace any defective part. Free labor is included on all parts that are not
normally assembled or replaced by the customer within the labor period.
If within the time frames specied above, any part fails to operate properly,
login to our website at www.LifeSpanFitness.com, click on “Customer Service”
and complete the form to request assistance or call 877.654.3837 option 4 for a
Customer Service Agent (please note that certain kinds of service should only
be performed by a qualied service technician).
LifeSpan reserves the right to make changes and improvements to our products
without incurring any obligations to similarly alter any product purchased.
In order to insure our product warranty and to ensure the safe and ecient
operation of your LifeSpan product, only authorized parts can be used. The
warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by LifeSpan are used.
Exclusions and Limitations:
• This warranty does not apply to any defects caused by negligence, misuse,
improper assembly, or maintenance, accident, or“act of God.”
• This warranty does not apply to discoloration of paints or plastics.
• LifeSpan shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.
• This warranty is non-transferable form the original owner.
About Your Rower
Warranty Item
Frame
Parts
Labor
Residential
Lifetime
5 Years
2 Years
Commercial (6 Hrs/Day)
10 Years
3 Years
1 Year

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Registration
Should you need to process a warranty claim make sure you retain your
purchase receipt to verify the date of purchase and register your LifeSpan
product online. To complete the registration go to www.LifeSpanFitness.com
and select “Product Registration”.
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Basic precautions should always be followed, including the following safety
instructions before using this equipment:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Important Safety Notes and Warnings
Health Safety Instructions:
1. It is recommended that you perform warm up exercises before using
this equipment.
2. It is important to consult your physician before beginning any exercise
program.
3. Start your exercise program gradually. Exercise only for a few minutes
on the rst day to let your body adjust to the new exercise.
4. Slowly increase your exercise time and intensity over the rst two
weeks. If you increase your intensity too rapidly, or fail to warm up
properly, you can increase the risk of injury.
5. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or other abnormal
symptoms during exercise, stop the exercise session immediately.
Consult your physician before continuing your exercise.
6. Always wear proper clothing and shoes when exercising. Drink plenty
of uids when exercising.
7. WARNING! Incorrect or excessive training may cause serious health
issues.
8. WARNING! Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over
exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop
exercising immediately.
WARNING: There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type
of equipment. Before beginning this or any other exercise program
consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals
over the age of 35, pregnant women, or person with pre-existing
health problems. LifeSpan assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or property damage sustained by or through incorrect use of
this product.
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Important Safety Notes and Warnings
TRAINING AREA REQUIREMENT
Product Safety Instructions:
1. WARNING: Use of this machine with worn or weakened parts, may
result in injury to the user. We strongly suggest replacing worn or
damaged parts immediately. Use only the accessory attachments
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Never operate this unit if it is damaged or broken. Contact your
authorized dealer for parts/service.
3, Place your equipment on an at oor with enough operating area.
The recommended free area is at least 2 feet on every side of the rowing
machine. Where equipment is positioned adjacent to each other the
value of the free area may be shared.
4. Never operate this rower if it has been damaged or partially submersed
in water.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the rower from the wall outlet
when not in use, before performing any maintenance, or before moving
the rower.
6. Do not use outdoors or in areas of high humidity or extreme temperature
changes.
7. Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top
of the cord, this may pinch or damage the cord causing re damage or a
personal injury.

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Important Safety Notes and Warnings
NOTE: Read all instructions and save for future reference.
Children and Pet Safety
1. When in use children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet (3m) away.
2. Keep children from playing on your rower at all times.
3. Pets should never be allowed near unit.
4. Keep children away from the equipment. Hands and feet may get in
moving parts, which could result in serious injury.
5. This rower can be used by children ages 12 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
6. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
8. Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by LifeSpan.
9. Make sure all components are fastened securely at all times.
10. Maximum user weight limit is 350 lbs.
11. No more than one person should ever use the product at a time.
12. Do not place machine in an area of high voltage or electromagnetic
elds.
13. This equipment must be assembled and placed on a at surface while
in use. Using a mat or other material on the ground is recommended.
14. Make sure that all components are fastened securely including but not
limited to seat, pedals, handlebar, or any electric components.
15. Never place any open containers or bottles of any type directly on
the unit.
16. Keep machine clear of any obstructions, heavy machinery, and never
place objects on or against machine.
17. Failure to follow these instructions will void the units warranty and
the manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or property damages related to the product if unit is used
incorrectly or for reasons other than exercise.
18. Perform proper maintenance as recommended in this manual.

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High intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program Indicator
Stroke Rate
Exercise Window
Exercise
Force Curve
Bar Chart
Dot Matrix Prole Window
Zero Rate
Slow Stroke Rate
Moderate Stroke Rate
Quick Stroke Rate
Data Display Window
Watt Average
Time/500m Average
Pulse (Heart Rate)
Time
Calories
Resistance Level
Distance
About Your Rower
Console Overview

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About Your Rower
Touch DialDisplay Reset

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About Your Rower
Specications
Mechanical and Drive System
Resistance System Magnetic Hybrid Fan/Eddy Current System
Resistance Levels 16
Step Height 19"
Seat Travel 38” Max user height: 6’ 8”
Length x Width x
Height
98.4” x 24.7” x 48”
Transport 2 Front Wheels
Maximum User
Weight
350 lbs
Product Weight Gross: 118 lbs Net: 98 lbs
Seat Travel 38” Max height user: 6’ 8”
Heart Rate Polar Chest Strap Compatible. Recommended
using the Polar T34 transmitter for long distance
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About Your Rower
Heart Rate Monitoring
Seeing your heart rate
while exercising will
help you understand the
intensity of your exercise
and corresponding heart
rate training zone, and
predict health benets
found through repeated
bouts of exercise. Refer to
the information below to
understand your heart rate
training zones:
Zone 5 — Performance Redline Zone: 90% - 100% of your Max HR
The performance zone involves extreme eort, requiring the heart to beat
at or near maximum capacity. Training bouts include intense resistance or
sprinting, beneting speed, power, and anaerobic performance competency.
Zone 4 — Threshold Zone: 80% - 90% of your Max HR
The threshold zone involves intense jogging or sub-maximal sprinting,
typically unsustainable for long periods of time. Benets include highly-
elevated calorie burn, speed and power performance enhancement,
improved lactate removal capabilities, and enriched heart health.
Zone 3 — Aerobic Zone: 70% - 80% of your Max HR
The aerobic zone is ideal for cardiovascular training. Workouts in this zone
are more intense, involving moderate jogging. Long-term benets are
improved heart health and cardiovascular performance, reductions in blood
pressure and cholesterol, and increased calorie burn.
Zone 2 — Temperate Zone: 60% - 70% of your Max HR
The temperate zone consists of moderate-intensity exercise, typically as fast
walking to slow jogging. Speaking is more dicult and breathing is elevated.
Benets are similar to those of the healthy heart rate zone, though caloric
expenditure is higher.
Zone 1 — Healthy Heart Zone: 50% - 60% of your Max HR
The healthy heart zone involves safe, low-intensity activity, like medium-
to-brisk walking. Full conversations can be held, despite a gentle increase
in respiration. Benets include reduced risk of heart and vascular disease,
moderated blood pressure and cholesterol, and improved insulin sensitivity.

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Chest Strap
The RW7000 Rower has an integrated Polar heart rate receiver built into the
console. It is recommended to use a Polar T34 heart rate strap to transmit
over the longer distance experienced on a rower.
The chest strap should be worn as shown.
When using a chest strap you may need to
warm up rst to increase the moisture in
your skin. If this doesn’t work use aloe or
another moisturizer where the sensors on
the chest strap are making contact with
your skin.
Note: The heart rate monitoring system will vary due to your age,
method of use, physiology and other factors. LifeSpan cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the heart rate readings.
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Exploded View
Prior to starting the assembly process, take all of the parts out of the box. Re-
move plastic bags and lay the parts out on the oor to become familiar with
the components.
Since your rower is a heavy piece of equipment it is recommended you use
two people during assembly and follow these assembly instructions to reduce
any problems that could occur.
Assembling Your Rower
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NOTE
If you seem to be missing a part,
do not worry, it likely has been
pre-installed for quality
control purposes.
Main Frame
Assembly
Monorail
Lock Handle
Rear Base Foot
Front
Base Foot
Seat Assembly Console
Power
Adapter
Seat
Stop
Rear Left
Monorail
Corner
Rear Right
Monorail
Cover

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Assembling Your Rower
Step 1: Rear Stabilizer & Monorail Assembly
A. Attach Rear Base Foot(1) to the Monorail(2) using four M6 X 16L Dome
Head Screws(80) and two M6 Nylon Nuts(101). Tighten all bolts.
B. Slide the Seat Assembly(29) onto the Monorail Assembly(2).
C. Attach Left Rear Monorail Cover(30L) & Right Rear Monorail Cover(30R)
using four M4 X 12L Screws(90). Do not tighten screws.
D. Loosely attach Seat Stop(47) to the Monorail(2) using two M6 X 16L Dome
Head Screws(80). Make sure both Left Rear Cover(30L) & Right Rear Cov-
er(30R) are correctly aligned. Tighten all screws from Steps C and D.
101
80
80
90
30R
30L
90
90
2
2
22
29
1
47
80
A
C
B
D
NOTE: To ease the assembly process. Do not tighten any bolts until
instructed.

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Assembling Your Rower
Step 2: Front Base Foot & Console Assembly
A. Attach Front Base Foot(5) to the Main Frame(4) using two 3/8" Spring
Washers(94) and two 3/8" Acorn Nuts(103). Tighten the two acorn nuts.
B. Connect the wire harness from the Console(32) to the harness coming
from the Main Frame(4).
C. Remove the pre-installed 3/16" X 16L Screws(87).
D. Slide Console(32) into the Main Frame(4). Re-install the two 3/16" X 16L
Screws(87) removed in Step C.
5
4
103
94
4
32
4
87
32
4
78
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Assembling Your Rower
Connecting the Main Frame to the Monorail
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WARNING: When connecting or disconnecting the Monorail(2) to
the Main Frame(4) it is important to support the Main Frame by holding
onto the footstrap or holding the Main Frame from beneath before
pressing the Lock Handle to lock or release both pieces.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Monorail
Main Frame
Assembly
WARNING: Never attempt to connect or disconnect the monorail
by yourself. Ask for additional help if needed and never attempt
to lift the main frame assembly if you have any medical issues. To
avoid serious injury, keep ngers and
hands away from the connection area.
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Lock Handle
Pedal Strap
Lock Handle
Support Main Frame
or it may fall forward
Lock Pin
Mounting Slot

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2
Step 3: Connecting the Rail
1. Lift the Main Frame Assembly(4) up by holding the foot strap. Align the
slot in the Monorail(2) with the mounting pin on the Main Frame(4).
2. Push the Monorail(2) down into the
Main Frame(4) until the Lock Handle is
over the Lock Pin and release
the Lock Handle.
Support Main Frame(4) to prevent it from
falling forward when connecting
Assembling Your Rower
WARNING: Make sure
Lock Handle is fully engaged with
Lock Pin so Monorail and Main Frame cannot come apart.
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Push
Pull
1
2
Step 4: Disconnecting the Rail
1. Hold the Main Frame(4) up by holding the foot strap.
2. Push the Lock Handle to unlock the
Monorail(2) from the Main Frame(4).
3. Slowly lift the Monorail up and away
from the Main Frame.
Support Main Frame(4) to prevent it from
falling forward when disconnecting
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Mounting Your Rower
1. Position yourself in the middle of the aluminum monorail, and move the
seat to comfortable position.
2. Sit down slowly.
Computer viewing angle adjustment
1. Tilt console forward or backward to adjust to a comfortable
viewing angle.
Setting Up Your Rower