Stamina Orbital Rower 1215, 1215 Owner's Manual

35-1215

STAMINA PRODUCTS

MADE IN TAIWAN

Product May Vary Slightly

From Pictured.

2008, 07

Exercise can present a health
risk. Consult a physician
before beginning any exercise
program with this equipment.
If you feel faint or dizzy,
immediately discontinue use
of this equipment. Serious
bodily injury can occur if this
equipment is not assembled
and used correctly. Serious
bodily injury can also occur if
all instructions are not
followed. Keep others and
pets away from equipment
when in use. Always make
sure all bolts and nuts are
tightened prior to each use.
Follow all safety instructions in
this manual.

When calling for parts or
service, please specify the
following number.

WA RNING

CAUTION:
Weight on this product should not exceed 250 lbs.

2008 Stamina Products, Inc.

Owner's Manual

2040 N. Alliance, Springfield, MO 65803

Customer Service

1 [phone]

www.staminaproducts.com

This Product is Produced Exclusively by

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conditioning Guidelines 14
Warm-up a nd Cool-Down 15
Product Parts Drawing 16
Parts List 17
Warranty 19
Notes 20
Fax/Mail Ordering Form 22

Page Page

Safety Instructions 2
Before Y ou Begin 4
Equipment Warning & Notice Labels 5
Hardware Identification Chart 6
Assembly Instructions 7
Operational Instructions 11
Storage 13
Maintenance 13

Read all warnings posted on the 1215 Orbital Rower.
Read this Owner's Manual and follow it carefully before using the 1215 Orbital Rower. Make sure
that it is properly assembled and tightened before use.
We recommend that two people be available for assembly of this product.
Keep children away from the 1215 Orbital Rower. Do not allow children to use or play on the 1215
Orbital Rower. Kee p children and pets away from the 1215 Orbital Rower when it is in use.
It is recommended that you place this exercise equipment on an equipment mat.
Set up and operate the 1215 Orbital Rower on a solid level surface. Do not position the 1215
Orbital Rower on loose rugs or uneven surfaces.
Make sure that adequate space is available for access to and around the 1215 Orbital Rower.
Inspect the 1215 Orbital Rower for worn or loose components prior to use.
Tighten/replace any loose or worn components prior to using the 1215 Orbital Rower.
Shocks on rowers get HOT during use. To avoid burns, do not touch the shock until it has time to
cool.
Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If, at any time during exercise, you
feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
Follow your physician's recommendations in developing your own personal fitness program.
Always choose the workout which best fits your physical strength and flexibility level. Know your
limits and train within them. Always use common sense when exercising.
Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while using the 1215 Orbital Rower.
Never exercise in bare feet or socks; always wear correct footwear, such as running, walking, or
crosstraining shoes. Be sure that they fit well, provide foot support and feature non-skid rubber
soles.
Be careful to maintain your balance while using, mounting, dismounting, or assembling the 1215
Orbital Rower, loss of balance may result in a fall and serious bodily in jury.
Do not use the seat to move the 1215 Orbital Rower. The Seat will move and the Seat Carriage
may pinch your hand or fingers.
The 1215 Orbital Rower should not be used by persons weighing over 250 pounds.
The 1215 Orbital Rower should be used by only one person at a time.
The 1215 Orbital Rower is for consumer use only. It is not for use in public or semipublic facilitie s.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following Safety Instructions before
using the 1215 Orbital Rower.

WARNING:

Before starting any exercise or conditioning program you should consult with your personal
physicia n to see if you require a complete physical exa m. This is e specially i mporta nt if you
are over the age of 35, have never exercised before, are pregnant, or suffer from any
illness. READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE

1215 Orbital Rower

To help you get started, we have pre-assembled most of your

1215 Orbital Rower at the factory with the exception

of those few parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

Simply follow the few assembly instructions set forth in this manual.

With regular workouts you will be getting your body into sha pe

and on your way to achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle.

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Should you have any que stions,

please call our Customer Service Department toll-free number,

1 [phone]

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Central Time.

Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., Central Time.

CALL US FIRST

Customer Service

1(800) 375-7520

www.staminaproducts.com

TELEPHONE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Tel: [phone]

FAX

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Fax: [phone]

MAIL

STAMINA PRODUCTS, INC.

ATTN: Customer Service

P.O. Box 1071

Springfield, MO. 65801-1071

ONLINE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

www.staminaproducts.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Thank you for choosing the 1215 Orbital Rower.
W e take gre at pride in producing this quality product
and hope it will provide ma ny hours of quality exercise
to make you feel better, look better and enjoy life to
its fullest.
Yes, it's a proven fact that a regular exercise
program can improve your physical and mental
health. Too often, our busy lifestyles limit our time
and opportunity to exercise. Th e 1215 Orbital Rower
provides a convenient and simple method to begin
your assault on getting your body in shape and
achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and fa mili arize yoursel f with the parts that are
labeled.
Read this manual carefully before using the 1215

Orbital Rower.

Although Stamin a constructs its products with the
finest materials and uses the highest standards of
manufacturing and quality control, there can
sometimes be missing parts or incorrectly sized
parts. If you have any questions or problems with
the parts included with your 1215 Orbital Rower,
plea se do not return the product. Conta ct us FIRST!
If a part is missing or defective, please call us toll
free at 1-800-375-7520 (in the U.S.). Our Customer
Service Staff is available to a ssist you from 7:30 A.M.
to 5:00 P .M. (Central T ime) Monday through Thursday
and 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Central T ime) on Friday.
If you would like to contact us online, go to our
website at www.sta mina products.com a nd a ccess the
Customer Service section.
Be sure to have the name and model number of
the product available when you contact us.

THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY : Phillips Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Adjustable Wrench

Rear

Support

Endcap

Seat

Left Handlebar

Shock

Locking Knob

Left Base Frame

Foam Grip

Pedal Strap

Meter

Pedal

Endcap

Shock

Locking Knob

Right Base Frame

Center Beam

Pull Pin

Foam Grip

Right
Handlebar

Pivot Support

Warning

Label

Shock Decal

Shock Decal

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EQUIPMENT WARNING & NOTICE LABELS

This chart is provided to help identify the warning & notice labels on the 1215 Orbital Rower. Ple a se take a
moment to fa miliarize yourself with all of the warning & notice labels.

Label is larger tha n actual size

WAR NING LABEL(54)

W1

SHOCK DECAL(18)

D1

(2 locations)

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Part No. and Description Qty

HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART

This chart is provided to help identify the hardware used in the assembly process. Place the washers, the
ends of the bolts, or screws on the circles to check for the correct di a meter . Use the small scale to check the
length of the bolts and screws.

NOTICE: The length of all bolts and screws except those with flat hea ds is

measured from below the head to the end of the bolt or screw.
Flat head bolts and screws are measured from the top of the
head to the end of the bolt or screw.

mm.

in.

INCHES

MILLIMETERS

11/2021/2 31/2 41/2 51/2 61/2

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

6 8 10 12

3/16" 5/16" 1/2"3/8"1/4"

length

length

After unpacking the unit, open the hardware bag and make sure that you have all the following items.
Some hardware may be already attached to the part.

43 Bolt, Hex Head (M8 x 1.25 x 16mm) 8

44 Bolt, Hex Head (M8 x 1.25 x 40mm) 4
45 Bolt, Hex Head (M8 x 1.25 x 55mm) 2

46 Bolt, Hex Head (M10 x 1.5 x 95mm) 1

48 Screw, Round He ad (M4 x 10mm) 2

51 Nylock Nut (M8 x 1.25) 6
52 Nylock Nut (M10 x 1.25) 1

53 Acorn Nut (M10 x 1.25) 2

55 Lock Washer (M8) 8
56 Lock Washer (M10) 2

57 Washer (M8) 6
58 Washer (M10) 2

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Place all parts from the box in a cleared area and position them on the floor in front of you. Remove all
packing materi als from your area a nd pla ce the m ba ck into the box. Do not dispose of the pa cking materi als
until a ssembly is completed. Read e a ch step carefully before beginning. If you are missing a part please call
our toll-free number for assistance 1 [phone] or e-mail us at:

[e-mail]

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STEP 1

Insert the PEDAL SHAFT(21) through holes located on the front end of the CENTER BEAM(1). Place a
SP ACER(22) a nd a PEDAL(23) onto ea ch end of the PEDAL SHAFT(21) and slide them toward the CENTER
BEAM(1). Then secure the PEDALS(23) with WASHERS(M10)(58), LOCK WASHERS (M10)(56), and
ACORN NUTS(M10x1.5)(53) at both sides of the PEDAL SHAFT(21).
NOTE:

STEP 2

Insert the PEDAL STRAPS(24) into the slots in the bottom of the PEDALS(23). When feet are in the
PEDALS(23), the ends of the PEDAL STRAPS(24) will be facing away from the CENTER BEAM(1) as

shown above.

You need to use two Wrenches to tighten the ACORN NUTS(M10x1.5)(53) at both ends of the
PEDAL SHAFT(21) at the same time.