opti Magnetic Rower Instruction manual

Magnetic Rower

Assembly & User Instructions - Please keep for future reference

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Important – Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
equipment and ensure safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:

or visit www.argos-support.co.uk

0345 600 1714

Issue 1 - 11/21/11

Contents

Safety Information

Components - Parts

Components - Fixings

Assembly Instructions

Exercise Information

Before starting

Muscle chart

Warming up and cooling down

Console Operatiom

Storage/Moving Instructions

The Basic Rowing stroke

Care and Maintenance

Disposal information

Exploded Parts Diagram

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5-10

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Parts List

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Safety Information

Important – Please read fully before assembly or use

This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you
operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble, operate
or use this equipment.

Assembly

• The product must be installed on a stable and
level surface. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the rower.

• Assemble the item as close to its final position
(in the same room) as possible.

• Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.

• Keep children and animals away from the exercise
area, small parts could pose a choking hazard if
swallowed.

• Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsi

• Check you have all the components and tools
listed in the parts list, bearing in mind that, for ease
of assembly, some components are pre-assembled.

• The assembly of this equipment is best carried out
by 2 people.

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Using

• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
all users of this product are properly informed as to
how to use this product safely.

• This product is intended for domestic use only.
Do not use in any commercial, rental, or institutional
setting.

• Use the equipment only for intended use, as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Keep this equipment indoors, away from moisture
and dust. Do not put the equipment in a garage,
outbuilding, covered patio, or near water.

• Your product is intended for use in clean dry
conditions. You should avoid storage in excessively
cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion
and other related problems that are outside our
control.

• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.

• Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualified person or doctor in attendance.

• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing, as it
may get caught in the equipment. Wear trainers to
protect your feet while exercising.

• Do not place any sharp objects around the
equipment.

• Keep hands away from all moving parts.

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

• Before using the equipment to exercise, always
perform stretching exercises to properly warm up.

• Only one person at a time should use the equip­ment.

• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the workout
and seek immediate medical attention.

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

• This product is suitable for a maximum user weight
of: 100kg.

• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957-1 and
BS EN 957-7 Class (H) - Home Use - Class (C).

• The braking system is speed-independent.

• Always examine your rower before use to ensure all
parts are in working order.

• Never insert any object or body parts into any
opening.

Battery safety

• Warning: Incorrect installation of batteries may
cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the computer.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or
batteries of different types.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Do not dispose of batteries with

normal household waste, take to a local recycling
centre.

Warning: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your Doctor. This is especially

important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. You
MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Argos and its associates assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.

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Components - Parts

Please check you have all parts listed below

Note: Some of the smaller components may be
before contacting

1 Main Frame x 1

Argos regarding any missing components.

2 Rear Stand x 1

pre-fitted to the larger components. Please check carefully

3 Base Frame x 1

6 Pedal Shaft x 1

28 Front cover x 1

15 Handle bar x 1

19 Pedal x 2 21 Seat x 1

27 Bottle Holder x 1

35 Console x 1

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Components - Fixings

Please check you have all the fixings listed below

Note:

The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more hardware
may be supplied than are required.

Please check carefully before contacting

Some of the fixings are pre-fitted to the larger components.

Argos regarding any missing fixings.

84

Bolt, Button Head (M8 x 40mm) x 2

62

Washer(M8) x 8

81

Screw, Round Head (ST4.2 x 45mm) x 1

60

Bolt, Button Head (M8x15mm) x 6 Lock Washer (M8) x 4

63

Bolt, Round Head (M6 x 15mm) x 4

83

Large Washer(M8) x 2 Bolt, Button Head (M8x20mm) x 2

59 69

Allen Wrench(5mm) x 1

Allen Wrench (5 mm) w/ Screwdriver x 1

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64

Washer(M6) x 4

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Assembly Instructions

Total mass of the product is 19 kg. Total size of the equipment is (Depth) 155 cm × (width) 46 cm ×
(height) 68 cm.

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35

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48

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2

1. Main frame

2. Rear stand

3. Base frame

15. Handlebar

19. Pedal

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20. Pedal strap

21. Seat

35. Console

48. Rail

Assembly Instructions

Step 1

Position the main
assembly of the
Magnetic Rower as
shown in illustration A.
Attach the BASE FRAME
(3) to the CONNECTION
BRACKET (11) with
BUTTON HEAD BOLTS
(M8x40mm)(84) and
WASHERS (M8)
(62).

A.

11

3

62

84

Step 2

Refer to illustration B.
Turn the main assembly
of the Magnetic Rower
upside down. Attach the
REAR STAND (2) to the
RAIL (48) with BUTTON
HEAD BOLTS
(M8x15mm) (60), LOCK
WASHERS (M8) (61),
and WASHERS (M8)
(62).

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61

62

2

60
61
62

48

B.

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