York Fitness Diamond R301 Plus Rower Owner's Manual

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13April2010

Diamond R301Plus Rower

Congratulations on purchasing a rower from York Fitness.

You have chosen a high quality, safe and

innovative piece of equipment as your

training partner and we are certain it

will keep you motivated on the way to

Please take the time to read this owner’s

manual as it will help you to get the

most out of your new rower. For more

contents

safety information 04

customer support 05

assembly instructions 06

user instructions 10

- quick start

- console display and feedback

- button functions

- using workout programs

exercising with your rower 14

rower features explained 15

how to take care of your rower 16

your warranty 17

exploded diagrams and parts list 18

safety information

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY. GREAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DESIGN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOWING THEM WILL HELP YOU WITH QUICKER ASSEMBLY AND MINIMISE THE RISK OF INJURY

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Always assemble and operate the product on a level

surface

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Always use the product on a level surface, ensure that the

product is stable before use.

• Always ensure that the equipment has adequate space around it.

• The safety level of this equipment can only be maintained if it is regularly examined for wear and tear.

• Replace defective components immediately, and / or keep the equipment out of use until it is repaired.

• Use only the adjustment settings as described in the instructions. Always use the correct adjustment pin / xing.

• Always check that any pins / xings are tight and secure before use and / or after adjustment.

• Never leave any adjustment devices projecting from the product.

• Ensure that the handle is returned to its location smoothly

• Losing grip or suddenly releasing the handle could result in an uncontrolled return; ensure there is free space around the product.

• You may want to use training gloves to increase your grip of the handle - caution; the handle can become slippery with sweat.

• You may want to store this product away to save space

- be aware of moving mechanical parts which could cause injury.

• Always hold the product along the main body away from moving parts when moving the product - if necessary ask for help.

• Do not store the product where small children can access it

- moving components could cause serious harm.

• Always consult your doctor before undertaking any

exercise program.

• Always wear suitable clothing and footwear e.g. tracksuit / shorts / training shoes

• Remove all personal jewellery before exercising.

• Ensure you warm-up well before using the equipment as this will help to prevent muscle strain.

• After eating, allow 1-2 hours before exercising as this will help to prevent muscle strain.

• Never overload the equipment – the maximum user weight of this rower is 120kg.

• Never use the equipment in any other manner than the ways explained in these instructions and / or any wall-chart supplied.

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

• Parents and others in charge of children should be aware of their responsibility, because the natural play instinct and the fondness of experimenting of children can lead to situations and behaviour for which the training equipment is not intended

• If children are allowed to use the equipment, their mental and physical development and above all their temperament should be taken into account. They should be controlled and instructed in the correct use of the equipment.

• The equipment is under no circumstances suitable as a children’s toy.

• Children should not be allowed on, or around the equipment - especially when it is not in use.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Safety Standards

This rower meets the requirements of the EU’s EMC and Low Voltage directives (where applicable), ISO 20957 parts 1 and 7. Therefore the product carries the following marks:

It is important that you keep these instructions for future reference.

This product is not suitable for therapeutic purposes.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY - THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.

Customer Support

Should you require any assistance regarding this product please gather the following information, and then contact us using the details below:

1. Serial no. - this can be found on the sticker below, located as indicated. For future reference, please write down your serial number in the space provided below.

2. Original purchase date

3. Place of purchase

4. Information about the place and conditions of use

5. Precise description of the issue/defect

Your Serial No. is:

ENGLAND York Barbell (UK) Ltd. York Way, Daventry, Northants, England NN11 4YB

AUSTRALIA

OTHER LOCATIONS

Care & Maintenance

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Always place the equipment in a dry environment.

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Use a warm, damp cloth to keep the product clean.

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No wet cleaning of electrical components, unplug before any care and maintenance

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The safety level of the equipment can be maintained only if it is regularly examined for damage and wear. This includes any ropes, pulleys, nuts, bolts, moving parts, bushes, chains, wheels, bearings & connection points etc

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Ensure that you inspect the product regularly - at least once a week is recommended.

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Always replace damaged / worn components with original parts from the manufacturer.

Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste. Check with your local authority for recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).

assembly instructions

If you suspect you may have some parts missing, please contact

us before going back to your retailer. Refer to the Customer

Support section on page 5 for contact details.

This rower takes up

and weighs 33 kg

48mm Carriage bolt

Flat washer

1. Before you start

1. Prepare your work area - it is important you assemble the product in a clean and uncluttered space.

2. Work with a friend - we recommend you have someone assist you with the assembly as some of the components are quite heavy.

3. Open the carton - checking any warnings on the carton and make sure you have it the right way up.

4. Unpack the carton Make sure you have the following parts:

Console x 1Seat x 1

Fixings

Tools and Consumables

Screwdriver and allen key x 2

Part

No.

Part

No.

Part

No.

Part No.

Part

No.

Part No.

x 10

x 2

Rear stabilizer x 1

Part

No.

Seat track x 1

Plastic bolt cap

Part

No.

102

Spring washer

Part No.

x 2

Part

No.

x 2

Nylock nut

Large

washer

Part No.

20mm allen head bolt

x 6

x 1

Combined nut driver & Philips head screwdriver (13 & 14mm)

pedals x 2

Part

No.

117

Part

No.

Pedal pivot rod x 1

Hand wheel knob

Part No.

x 1

Part

No.

140

Part No.

141

Part

No.

120

Pedal pivot rod x 1

Part

No.

55mm Carriage bolt

x 2

Part

No.

Nyloc Cap Nut

x 2

Part

No.

Plastic spacer

x 4

Part

No.

Front stabilizer x 1

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Adaptor x 1

Part

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137

Telemetry Chest Strap Assembly x 1

2. Attach the stabilisers

1. Keep the polyfoam block as packed on the front end of main frame when you remove it from the carton.

- This polyfoam block will keep the front air fan covers stable and avoid damage during the assembly procedure.

3. Fix the front stabiliser to the main frame and secure, using 2x carriage bolts, washers and nylon locknuts as shown.

4. Fix the plastic nut caps onto the locknut heads.

5. shown.

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 2

Part No.

x 2

Part No.

x 2

Check the bolts are fully tightened by making

sure they penetrate

through the top of the nut

Part No.

3. Attach the seat

1. Slide the seat with carriage assembly onto the rower track carefully as shown.

seat

Make sure the wide part of the seat is

towards the rear end of the track.

poly foam

Take care to ensure the sensor wire

does not get trapped when you slide

the seat on.

4. Attach the seat track

1. Ask someone to help you hold the seat carriage out of the way, and connect the computer wires as shown

- make sure it is fully connected.

2 Slide the seat track over the mounting support carefully

and secure in position by using 2 x allen head bolts, spring washers and at washers as shown -- be sure to t them in the same order as the diagram.

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 2

Part

No.

5. Fold up the rower

1. Slide the seat carriage downwards to the end stop.

2. Carefully hold and push the seat track downwards until the rear moving wheel stands on the oor. This folds the rower to stand stably on the oor.

3. Secure the front post to the main frame in position with the hand wheel knob & washer as shown.

x 2

Part

No.

x 2

Part

No.

Take care to ensure the computer

wires do not get trapped when you

attach the seat track.

Make sure the bolts are fully tightened with the allen key.

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 1

Part

No.

x 1

Part

No.

rear moving wheel

6. Attach the rear stabilizer

1. Ask someone to help you hold the seat track still.

2. Slide the rear stabiliser onto the seat track carefully

them in the same order as the diagram.

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 2

Part

No.

x 2

Part

No.

Part

No.

Make sure the bolts are fully

tightened with the nut driver tool.

7. Unfold the rower

1. Remove the hand wheel knob & washer from the main frame carefully as shown.

2. Hold the whole rower with two hands and

4. Fasten the hand wheel knob with washer to the seat track securely.

8. Attach the pedals

1. Slide the pedal pivot rods through the main frame holes until an equal amount of the rods protrude from each side.

2. Slide the spacers and pedal assemblies onto the pivot rods from both ends and secure, using 4 x allen head bolts and washers as shown

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 4

Part

No.

9. Attach the computer

1. Remove the polyfoam block attached underneath the front end of the main frame.

2. Loosen the hand wheel knobs and rotate the

angle.

3. plates in position.

4. bracket and secure, using 4x machine screws as shown. ( The machine screws are located in the back of the computer console.)

5. Plug the computer wire into the socket on

bracket - make sure it’s fully connected.

x 4

Part

No.

x 4

Part

No.

shown in the diagram.

to the outside edge of the pedal for

easy adjustment of the strap.

FIXINGS:FIXINGS:

x 4

located in back

of console

Part

No.

Make sure the bolts are fully

tightened with two allen keys.

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120

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Final Checks

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Make sure all screws, bolts and nuts are tightened securely.

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10. Locate the handle bar

1. Pull and slide the handlebar and pass through the

2. Rotate the handlebar and rest onto the handlebar holder in position.

Recheck that all of the bolts and

nuts are tightened securely for

your safety and comfort !

Power up

1. Plug one end of the adaptor into your rower as shown

2. Plug the other end into a suitable AC outlet (220 – 240v – 50Hz)

user instructions

Quick Start

Console Display and Feedback

Button Functions

AGE

The user age has been set.

PROGRAM

The number of the selected pre-set program (1~8).

min. max.

Displays the resistance level in manual mode.

THR

Target heart rate frequency has been set.

SCAN

Automatically scans through the feedback modes, each being displayed for 5 seconds.

PULSE

Current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) (Only displayed when the transmitter chest strap is used.)

CAL

Approximate calories burned this session (for comparison only, not to be used for medical purposes); default counts up

from zero, but counts down if a target has been set.

SPM

The strokes per minute (S.P.M) you are rowing at.

RPM

The revolutions per minute (R.P.M) you are rowing at.

DST

Distance travelled this session; default counts up from zero, but counts down if a target has been set.

SPD

The current speed you are rowing at , in km /h.

ODO

Total distance travelled since last battery changed.

TIME

Time exercised this session; default counts up from zero, but counts down if a target has been set.

Screen Display

1. Press the ‘display mode’ button to activate the computer console

2. Begin rowing

3. Adjust the resistance level with the ‘+’ / ‘-’ key

4. The values of time, distance, calories, count, will start counting upwards

Pre – workout During workout

switch dierent mode values

select display mode

press repeatedly to select a program (p1~p8)

conrm current target values setting

reset current setting value, press & hold for total reset

increase values setting in ‘target setting’ mode

COUNT

Stroke exercised this sesssion; default counts up from zero, but counts down if a target has been set.

500M

Expected exercise time for 500 metres travelled.

POWER

The force of each rowing stroke.

display

mode

program

set

reset

increase the resistance level

decrease values setting in ‘target setting’ mode

decrease the resistance level

Using Workout Programs

When you turn the rower on it will enter the main display mode, waiting for you to select a program and begin your workout.

Manual

In manual mode, the user is free to adjust the resistance level at any point throughout the workout.

1. Press ‘program’ button to choose your program (p1)

2. Press ‘set

manual’

selection

3. Start rowing to begin your workout.

NOTE: You can also add to your program targets based on time, distance, calories, stroke or pulse rate. To do this, see the ‘Target Program’ instruction below.

Program

There are 5 pre-set programs available for you to choose from. The resistance level adjusts automatically throughout the program.

1. Press ‘program’ button to choose your program(p2~p6)

2. Press ‘set selection

3. Press ‘display mode’ button to enter the ‘time’ mode

4. The value of ‘00:00 ‘time’ window

5. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your workout time

6. Press ‘set

7. Start rowing to begin your workout

NOTE: You can change the resistance level at any point during the workout and the rest of segments will be adjusted by scale automatically

NOTE: You can also add to your program targets based on time, distance, calories, stroke or pulse rate. To do this, see the ‘Target Program’ instruction below

NOTE: Each program is made up of 16 segments and the length of each segment will depend on the time you set for your workout.

H.R.C. (Heart Rate Control)

HRC program works by automatically adjusting the resistance to keep you working out at your target heart rate. To do this the console will need your pulse reading throughout the exercise, which it gets from you wearing a chest strap transmitter.

If your heart rate is too high the resistance is decreased.

If your heart rate is too low the resistance is increased.

This console features 2 heart rate control programs:

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60% - Target to operate at 60% of your

maximum heart rate to lose weight.

•

85% - Target to operate at 85% of your

maximum heart rate to improve your stamina.

1. Press & hold ‘display mode’ button for 5 sec. to enter the ‘age’ mode

2. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your age

3. Press ‘display mode setting

4. Press ‘program’ button to choose your program (p7 - 60% Max. HR/ p8 - 85% Max. HR)

5. Press ‘set selection

6. The value of ‘THR ‘pulse’ window

7. Press ‘set setting

8. Start rowing to begin your workout

NOTE: You can also add to your program targets based on time, distance, calories or stroke. To do this, see the ‘Target Program’ instruction below

Target Program

You can choose to workout by setting a target based on pulse rate, calories burned, distance travelled, time or the strokes rowed you want to achieve.

When you reach your target the rower will sound a short alarm.

Set to your desired program as described previously, but before pressing ‘set’ to begin your exercise.

1. The value of ‘0 ‘pulse’ window

2. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your Target Pulse Rate.

3. Press ‘set

4. The value of ‘0 ‘calories’ window

5. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your Target Calories

6. Press ‘set

7. The value of ‘0 ‘distance’ window

8. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your Target Distance

9. Press ‘set

10. The value of ‘00:00 ‘time’ window

11. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your Target Time

12. Press ‘set

13. ‘count’ window

14. Press ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set your Target Storke

15. Press ‘set

16. Start rowing to begin your workout

NOTE: You only have to set one of the targets described above, and once done you can press ‘set’ to go straight into your workout, however, if you set multiple targets

reached.

manual

aerobic

interval

cardio

variation

to the max

P7 HRC 60% max.

P8 HRC 85% max.

exercising with your rower

Always consult your doctor

before undertaking a new

exercise regime

If you experience nausea, dizziness or other abnormal

symptoms during exercise, stop at once and consult

your doctor

How to row:

NOTE: This product is compliant with European Standards (EN957). The user must remain aware that if this product is not

used correctly the potential for injury remains. There are many moving parts on this product, which the user must be aware

of. When moving the rower or adjusting position, the user should pay particular attention to the seat & runner assembly.

Rowing is an extremely eective form of exercise. It strengthens the heart, improves circulation, as well as exercising all the major muscle groups - back, waist, arms, shoulders, hips & legs.

1. 2. 3.

1. Take up the initial position leaning forward, knees bent and arms straight.

2. Push yourself backwards, straightening your back and legs at the same time

3. Continue movement until you are leaning slightly backwards, bending the arms, then return to (1.) and repeat.

•

Please ensure that ngers are not placed inside of the runner assembly when moving the product

•

When adjusting your exercise position if you need to steady yourself by holding onto

the rower, ensure that it is the underside of the seat upholstery that you grasp.

Alternative exercise - leg only rowing:

4. 5. 6.

This exercise will help tone and strengthen the muscles in your legs and back. With your back straight and arms outstretched, bend your legs until the row arms are in the starting position. Use your legs to push your body back whilst keeping your arms and back straight, slowly return to starting position and repeat.

rower features explained

Adjust the resistance here

Adjusting the resistance

This rower features a speed independent braking (resistance) system. The resistance is controlled by a magnet, which is moved closer or further away from the fanwheel – the closer the magnet is to the fanwheel the higher the resistance. The magnet is computer controlled, to adjust simply press ‘+’ / ‘-’ buttons on the console. The resistance levels go from 1 = easy to 16 = hard

Fold for storage

1. Push computer fully back

2. Remove handwheel

4. Support front by holding knob

5. Lift up track

Unfold for use

1. Remove handwheel

2. Support front by holding knob

3. Carefully lower track

4. Lower front

how to take care of your rower

Storage

Keep the equipment in a dry place with as little temperature variation as possible. Try to protect from dust and always unplug when not in use (if applicable).

Cleaning

Use a warm, damp cloth to wipe the surfaces. Mild detergent may be used if necessary.

Maintenance

Ensure you regularly check components for wear and make sure all the nuts and bolts are tightened before each exercise session.

Troubleshooting

If you are still having problems with your equipment, please get in touch with your local York distributor using the details found in the Customer Support section on page 5.

Never remove the protective casing.

If you have a problem with your equipment, before you do anything else please check that all

the cables have been connected correctly. Loose cables are very common and many problems

can be solved by making sure the cables are properly connected

your warranty

This product is supplied with a standard warranty as follows:

•

12 month parts

•

12 months labour

This product is warranted for use in a home, personal, family or household environment

Please Note: Warranty details may vary from one market area to another

Warranty Terms

York Barbell Ltd. warrants that the Product you have purchased from an authorised York reseller is free from defects in materials and workmanship. The Warranty is valid subject to normal and reasonable use in the environment as described above, and correct assembly of the product during the warranty period. The warranty period extends to the original purchaser only. It is not transferable to anyone who subsequently purchases the Product from you.

The warranty excludes normal wear and tear on parts.

Your sales receipt, showing the date of purchase of the product, is your proof of the date of purchase.

This warranty becomes valid only if the Product is assembled / installed according to the instructions / directions included with the product. This warranty does not extend to any product that has been damaged or rendered defective: (a) as a result of accident, misuse, abuse or lack

result of service by anyone else other than York Barbell or an authorised York Barbell warranty service provider.

During the warranty period York Barbell will at no additional charge provide replacement part(s) or repair the product (at York Barbell’s option) if it becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal, non-commercial, personal, family or household use. In repairing the product, York Barbell may replace defective parts or at the option of York Barbell, use serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in performance. All exchanged parts and products replaced under this warranty will become the property of York Barbell. York Barbell reserves the right to change manufacturers of any part to cover any existing warranty.

If the product must be returned, you must return the Product or defective part to York Barbell in its original container (or equivalent) with Proof of Purchase. Any evidence of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof of purchase documents will be cause to void this warranty. You must prepay any shipping charges and you are responsible for insuring any product or part that is returned. Should any product submitted for warranty service be found to be ineligible, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be made if requested, upon York Barbell’s receipt of p

ayment or acceptable arrangement of payment. Under no circumstances will returns be accepted without return

authorisation by our Customer Service department.

To obtain warranty service you must provide the following information:

Name of Product, Product Code, Batch No, Date Purchased, and Nature of fault or part number required.

Neither dealer of this product nor any retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any warranties or to promise

Please note that warranty terms may vary from one market area to another

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