Vortex VX-1 Fluid Rower Owner's Manual
Owners Manual
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Contents
1. Contents of VX-1 Pack.
2. VX-1 Assembly Instructions.
3. Tank Filling and Water Treatment.
4. How to Row/Operational Instructions.
5. The VX-1 Computer with optional USB Function
6. Long Term Water Treatment/Basic Operation.
7. Maintenance and Maintenance Chart.
8. Troubleshooting Guide.
9. Changing the Bungee Cord.
10. Parts List.
11. Warranty.
Training with the VX-1
1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before
beginning your VX-1 Rower exercise program.
2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position
and basic rowing techniques.
3. For more detailed rowing techniques, please refer to our
international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com
CAUTION
1. The VX-1 can stand vertically for storage. When doing so, please
follow the instructions given in the basic operation section of this
manual.
CAUTION
2. Keep hands away from moving parts, as indicated by the warning
sticker on the mainframe of your machine and inside the PVC rear
cover.
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Box Contents:
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 1 Upper Mainframe and Tank 15 9 Washer M10
2 1 Lower mainframe 16 2 Curved Washer M10
3 1 Seat Rail 17 4 Nut M10
4 1 Footplate 18 4 Plastic Washer M10
5 1 S-bend bar handle catch 19 1 6mm Hex Key
6 1 Rower seat 20 1 8mm Hex key
7 1 Rear leg 21 1 Multi-tool
8 1 Frame Tension Cable 22 2 AA batteries
9 3 Bolt M10 x 120 23 1 Seat Rail Bracket
10 1 Bolt M10 x 80 24 2 Chlorine tablets
11 4 Hex Head Bolt M10 x 140 25 1 Owners Manual
12 1 Bolt M10 x 65 26 1 Blue dye
13 1 Bolt M10 x 40 27 1 Touch up paint
14 1 Plastic Dome Cap 28 1 Siphon
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VX-1 Assembly: Attaching Upper/Lower Frame
M10x140mm bolts (2x) and 2x
curved washers. Do not tighten.
Do not attempt to stand rower until
footplate/seat rail assembly is attached.
See following page for details.
WARNING
M10x65mm bolt and washer
Tighten all three bolts.
Lower Frame
Upper Frame
Step 1: Open box and remove contents. Lie Upper frame on it’s back as shown here. In
the bolt pack, locate 2x M10x140mm bolts and curved washers along with 1x M10x65mm
dome head bolt and washer. Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts
first and do not tighten before installing the third M10x70mm bolt as shown lower right.
Caution: the curved washers can damage paint if not lying flush against oval tube when
tightened. Use care when securing.
CAUTION: Align the curved
washer with curvature of frame for
a flush fit and to avoid scratching.
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Attaching Seat Rail to Footplate
Installing Seat Rail/Footplate Assembly to Mainframe
Step 1: Locate Seat Rail/Footplate,
M10x120mm Bolt and Plastic Dome
Cap.
Insert Seat Rail into Footplate and connect the two using the M10x120mm
Dome Head Bolt and Dome cap.
Tighten securely.
Step 1: With frame assembly
on it’s back, align and install
the Seat Rail/Footplate Assembly to the Mainframe using
M10x140mm Hex Bolts, standard washers and Nylock nuts.
Caution: The Seat Rail/
Footplate Assembly is heavy
and should be installed with
the rower standing in the
vertical position for maximum
safety. Two people are required for this portion of the
assembly.
The following portion
of assembly will
require two people.
M10x120mm Dome head bolt
and Plastic Dome Cap
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M10x140mm Hex Bolt (2x) M10 Washers (4x) and M10 Nylock Nuts (2x).
Insert Seat Rail into
footplate as shown
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Seat indentation
Installing the Seat and Rear Leg
Step 1: First, insert the Rower seat onto
the seat rail keeping seat indentation
rearward.
Tip: Keep Rower upright during this section
of assembly.
Next, using the Rear Leg, Seat Rail Bracket, 2 x 120mm Dome Head Bolts/Washers, install the
Rear Leg to the Seat Rail and secure as shown below. Note: Keep oval portion of Seat Rail
Bracket forward as shown.
CAUTION: Rower seat is heavy. Use
care and grasp tightly when guiding
down the seat rail. Keep fingers clear
of seat rail channels.
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Step 3. Align the Frame Tension Cable eyelet with the Bracket on
lower frame and install with M10x40mm Bolt, 4x M10 plastic washers
(2 either side of eyelet) and Nylock Nut. Then, thread the rear portion
into the Rear Leg as shown. Tension until taut and then secure with
Retaining Nut.
Carefully lower the rower t o its normal operating position to
complete assembly with S-bend installation and Frame
Tension Cable.
Step 1. Install rear of S-bend onto the Upper Frame using
M10x80 mm Bolt, M10 Nylock Nut and 2 x M10 Washers.
Step 2. Attach the S-bend to
the Footplate as shown. Tilt the
upper frame slightly forward to
align in the proper position.
Note the M10x15mm S-bend
bolt with washer is pre-installed
on the S-bend for your
convenience.
Installing the S-bend and Frame Tension Cable
Retaining Nut.
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