Air Rower
Assembly & User Instructions
- Please keep for future reference 527/8112
Important
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
0345 600 1714 www.argos-support.co.uk
– Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use
Customer contact number:
Contents
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5-10
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15-18
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Safety Information
Components - Parts
Components - Fixings
Assembly Instructions
Storage Way
Tension Knob Adjustment
Free Area and Training Area 13
Computer Operation
Exercising Information
Before starting to exercise
Muscle chart
Warming up and cooling down
exercises
Care and Maintenance
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17-18
Disposal information
Exercise Instructions
Exploded Parts Diagram
Exploded Diagram Parts List
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20-21
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Safety Information
Important – Please read fully before assembly or use
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the entire manual before you assemble or operate the Roger Black
Air Rower.
In particular, note the following safety precautions:
Assembly
• Check you have all the components and tools
listed on pages 3 and 4, bearing in mind that, for
ease of assembly, some components are
pre-assembled.
• Keep children and animals away from the work area,
small parts could pose a choking hazard if swallowed.
• Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.
• Assemble the item as close to its fi nal position
(in the same room) as possible.
• Position the equipment on a clear, level surface.
• Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsibly.
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.
• Before using the equipment, always warm up
properly.
• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the
workout and seek immediate medical attention.
• Only one person at a time should use the
equipment.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing,
since it may get caught in the equipment. Wear
trainers to protect your feet while exercising.
• Do not place any sharp objects around the
equipment.
• Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualifi ed person or doctor in attendance.
• This product is suitable for user’s weight of:
120kgs.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.
• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or
excessive training. The equipment shall be
installed on a stable base and properly leveled.
• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957-1
and EN957-7 Class (H) - Home Use - Class (C).
• The braking system is speed-dependent.
This product is not suitable for therapeutic
•
purposes.
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 fi re.
• 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 fi tness equipment. Argos and its associates assumes
no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Over exercise may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.
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If you have damaged or missing components,
Components - Parts
call the Customer Helpline:
0345 600 1714
Please check you have all the parts listed below
Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fi tted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
1. Main frame x 1
2. Rowing Rail x 1
4.
Rear Stabilizer x 1
Front Stabilizer x 1
3.
3
Foot Pedal (L/R) x 2
15.
Seat x 1
8.
Computer x 1
19.
Components - Fixings
P
lease check you have all the fi xings listed below
Note: Some of the fi xings are pre-fi tted to the larger components. Please check carefully before contacting
Argos regarding any missing fi xings.
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STOPPER x 2
17
PIVOT SHAFT x 1
44
NUT M8 x 3
48
FLAT WASHER x 6
13
ALUM BEAM END CAP x 1
18
SPACER x 2
45
DOME NUT M8 x 2
50
SPRING WASHER M8 x 2
14
KNOB M8 x 1
41
CARRIAGE BOLT M8 x 2
47
NYLON NUT 3/8" x 2
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FLAT WASHER x 2
Tools prepared by user
ADJUSTABLE SPANNER x 2
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Assembly Instructions
Total mass of the product is 19.9kg. Total size of the equipment is (width) 76cm x (depth) 210cm x
(height) 54cm.
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Step 1
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34
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21
The Main Frame (1) of your air rower should look as above when removed from the carton.
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45
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1
5R5R5R5R5R5R
34
45
50
48
5R
3
5L
50
48
5R
Step 2
Securely attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Main Frame (1) with 2 x M8*55 Carriage Bolt (41), 2 x M8
Flat Washer (48), 2 x M8 Spring Washer (50) and 2 x M8 Dome Nut (45). Tighten fully.
The Front Stabilizer Roller Wheels (5R/L) must face forward to ensure ease of transportation for storage.
Note: The wheel on Front Stabilizer (3) must be facing towards the fan.
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 3
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Rowing Rail (2) using 1 x M8*70mm Allen Head Bolt (42), 1 x M8
Flat Washer (48) and 1 x M8 Nylon Nut (46). Unscrew Knob (7) from the Rear Stabilizer (4) and insert
the bolt on the stabilizer into the groove of Bracket (77) located on the Rowing Rail (2). Secure the
Rear Stabilizer (4) in place using the Knob (7).
Note: The 1 x M8*70mm Allen Head Bolt (42) and 1 x M8 Nylon Nut (46) are pre-assembled on the
Bracket (77). Please remove them before assembly and restore them afterwards.
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46
48
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3
40
43
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Step 4
Connect the front end of the Rowing Rail (2) to the Main Frame (1) with 1 x M8*135mm Allen Head
Bolt (43), 1 x M8 Flat Washer (48) and 1 x M8 Nylon Nut (46).
Note: 1. To make the next step easier, it is suggested that you could lift the Rowing Rail (2) upward and
lean it against Main Frame (1).
2. The 1 x M8*135mm Allen Head Bolt (43) and 1 x M8 Nylon Nut (46) are pre-assembled. Please
remove them before assembly and restore them afterwards.
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Assembly Instructions
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108
Step 5
Note: This step is best carried out by 2 people.
Warning: Please be careful when carrying out the following step, ensure that your face and body are at
a safe distance from the cords as they can fling out at a high speed if it let go.
Pull the Drive Strap (34) from the Main Frame (1) and run it along the underside of the Rowing Rail (2)
to where the Bungee Cord (36) is held. Then connect the D-ring at the end of the Drive Strap (34) with
the C-hook (35) at the end of the Bungee Cord (36) as illustrated in the above drawings. Once
connected, pull the Sleeve (32) over the C-hook and the Foam Grip (108) over the D-ring.
Connect the middle section Count Sensor Wire (21) to the rowing rail Count Sensor Wire (23) ensuring
that the contacts are pushed inward completely. (You will hear / feel 2 clicks indicating that correct
contact has been made).
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