Life Fitness Row GX Owner's Manual

Row GX

Owner's Manual

™

Trainer

1001125-0001 REV AD

Corporate Headquarters

Columbia Centre III, 9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 • U.S.A.

Service phone number: 800.351.3737 (toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

International Offices

AMERICAS
North America

Life Fitness, Inc.

Columbia Centre III
9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

Brazil
Life Fitness Brasil

Av. Rebouças, 2315
Pinheiros
São Paulo, SP 05401-300
BRAZIL
SAC: 0800 773 8282 option 2
Telephone: [phone] option 2
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]

Latin America and Caribbean*
Life Fitness, Inc.

Columbia Centre III
9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, and AFRICA (EMEA)
Netherlands and Luxemburg

Life Fitness Atlantic BV

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

Global Website: www.lifefitness.com

United Kingdom
Life Fitness UK LTD

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB
Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017
Customer Support (+44) 1353.665507
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Life Fitness Europe GMBH

Neuhofweg 9
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone:
+49 (0) 89 / 31775166 Germany
+43 (0) 1 / 6157198 Austria
+41 (0) 848 / 000901 Switzerland
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]

Spain
Life Fitness IBERIA

C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª
08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

Belgium
Life Fitness Benelux NV

Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain
4800 Verviers
BELGIUM
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

All Other EMEA Countries and Distributor
Business EMEA*

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email:

[e-mail]

ASIA PACIFIC (AP)
Japan

Life Fitness Japan, Ltd

4-17-33 Minami Aoyama 1F/B1F
Minato-ku - Tokyo 107-0062
Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

Hong Kong
Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD

32/F, Global Trade Square
21 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Hong Kong
Telephone: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

All Other Asia Pacific countries and distributor
business Asia Pacific*

32/F, Global Trade Square
21 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Hong Kong
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

*Also check www.lifefitness.com for local representation or distributor/dealer

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Table of Contents

Safety

Safety Instructions..................................................................................................5

Getting Started

Specifications - Row GX Trainer...........................................................................7

Tank Filling.............................................................................................................8

Operation

Bluetooth Auto-Adjust Console...........................................................................9

Options.................................................................................................................10

Calibration Procedure.........................................................................................11

Slider Footplate...................................................................................................13

Resistance.............................................................................................................13

How to Row..........................................................................................................14

How Often............................................................................................................14

Dyneema Cable Drive.........................................................................................14

Frame Tension Cable..........................................................................................14

Vertical Storage...................................................................................................14

Maintenance

Service Schedule.................................................................................................15

Water Treatment Procedure..............................................................................15

Long Term Water Treatment..............................................................................15

Troubleshooting

Console.................................................................................................................16

Mechanical...........................................................................................................16

Warranty

What is Covered..................................................................................................17

Who is Covered...................................................................................................17

Who Pays Transportation and Insurance For Service.....................................17

What We Will Do To Correct Covered Defects...............................................17

What is Not Covered...........................................................................................17

Owner's Manual...................................................................................................17

Exclusive Warranty..............................................................................................17

Changes in Warranty Not Authorized...............................................................17

Effects of State Laws............................................................................................17

Warranty Coverage.............................................................................................17

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Copyright 2019, Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Columbia Center III - 9525 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018 • 847-288-3300

www.lifefitness.com • 1001125-0001 AD • 2019

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1. Safety

Safety Instructions

CAUTION: The Row GX Trainer can stand vertically for storage. When doing so, please follow the instructions

given in the Basic Operation section of this manual.

WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.
If you feel faint, stop exercising immediately.

• Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The Row GX Trainer

is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual.

• UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS

ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT LIFE FITNESS CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AT 847-288-3300.

• This equipment is categorized as class S per EN ISO 20957-1. As such this equipment is only intended for commercial,

institutional and/or studio facilities. It is not intended for home use. Contact Life Fitness with any questions regarding
this classification.

• It is recommended that all users of Life Fitness exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to

use.

• As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your Life Fitness Row GX Trainer exercise

program.

• Please be aware that any fitness regiment, before being undertaken, is best preceded by a physical checkup from a

certified physician.

• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training.

• Stop the machine immediately if any signs of excessive wearing are present on the belts, pulleys and bungee cords.

Do not use unit until said parts are repaired or replaced.

• Do not allow children under 14 years of age unattended access to the machine.

• Please keep hands away from moving parts, as indicated by the warning label on the mainframe of your machine.

• If any of the adjustment devices are left projecting, they could interfere with the user’s movement.

• Do not store in freezing conditions with water in the tank as it can expand and crack the components.

• LIFE FITNESS recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended

that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.

• Place on a stable, flat surface in a horizontal position during use for maximum stability.

• Check all belts, pulleys and bungee cords regularly for signs of wear, and replace if needed.

• Check regularly and follow all instructions for maintenance as specified in this manual.

• Replace immediately any defective parts and do not operate unit until all repairs are complete.

• Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that Life

Fitness equipment is used properly to avoid injury.

• Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician

prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, STOP
EXERCISING and consult your physician.

• Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.

• Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques.

• For more detailed rowing techniques, please refer to our International website www.lifefitness.com.

• This equipment is not intended for use by children. Keep children under the age of 14 away from the machine.

• DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all Life Fitness

equipment use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness.

• Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable or belt at first sign of wear

(consult Life Fitness if uncertain).

• MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAME PLATES - Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important information.

If unreadable or missing, contact Life Fitness for a replacement.

• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as to keep

your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.

• Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so.

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• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR REPAIR ANY ACCESSORY APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE LIFE FITNESS EQUIPMENT

WHICH APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED OR WORN.

• It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper

operating procedures of all LIFE FITNESS equipment.

• Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to have

users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.

• All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while machine is

in operation.

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