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The
First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower has
been designed to achieve the following:
 | Competitive price point
| Exceptional function & feel
| Outstanding durability
| Aesthetic appeal
| Ease of maintenance and repair
| Abundance of sales features &
benefits |
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To this extent, we are providing these
brief snapshots to explain the main component materials and service notes.
For those unfamiliar with the machine, this will provide a small insight
into the standard to which the Fluid Circuit Rower has been designed and
constructed.
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Mechanism |
| Part |
Material |
Comment / Feature |
Warranty |
| Tank Back |
Aluminum |
Anodized Finish |
3 years |
| Tank Shell |
Polycarbonate |
Same material as
aircraft windshields |
5 years |
| Impeller |
Stainless Steel |
316 grade suitable for
marine use |
3 years |
| Tank Seals |
Nitrile Butyl Rubber (NBR) |
Double lip seals as
used in high pressure systems |
5 years |
| Bearings |
NSK Japan |
Over size to
engineering specification |
2 years |
| Tank Fasteners |
Stainless Steel |
24 used in assembly
but fully water proof and secure with just 4 fasteners |
2 years |
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Service Notes
Complete Tank assembly change over time is
only 10 minutes. This includes loosening the adjuster screw, removing 3
bolts, unplugging the sensor wire, swapping over the tank and
reassembling. The complete tank can be stripped quickly to minor
components and reassembled without special tools.
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| Belt
Pulley Drive Assembly |
| Part |
Material |
Comment / Feature |
Warranty |
| Belt Pulley |
Aluminum |
Anodized Finish |
3 years |
| Clutch Bearings |
INA Germany |
Engineering
specification calls for 1 bearing but 2 are used. The mechanism
is engineered so that the bearings are moving very slowly,
further increasing their longevity |
2 years |
| Pulley Shaft Bearings |
NSK Japan |
Also low speed with
small loading |
2 years |
| Rowing Belt |
Polyester Belt |
As used in high shock
load transport applications (1000kg rating) |
2 years |
| Transmission Belt |
PK Belt France |
Automotive Belt loaded
to a fraction of its capacity |
2 years |
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Service Notes
Clutch bearing change over requires one
"C" clip removal and two bolts only. Transmission belt change
over requires loosening 4 bolts and the simple removal of 4 covers. Then
replace belt, retighten 4 bolts and replace covers.
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| Seat
Assembly |
| Part |
Material |
Comment / Feature |
Warranty |
| Seat Rollers |
Polyurethane |
Long lasting, smooth
and quiet |
2 years |
| Seat Bearings |
NTN China |
Oversized bearings on
12 mm shaft |
2 years |
| Seat |
Injection Molded |
Firm and durable. The
most comfortable seat in the business |
2 years |
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Service Notes
Seat rollers run in concealed channels and
can be quickly accessed by removing the rear stabilizer. Rollers are
secured to the shaft by 'C' clips and are easily replaced.
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| Belt
Return |
| Part |
Material |
Comment / Feature |
Warranty |
| Return Mechanism |
12mm Bungee Shock Cord |
Cord runs directly
through the frame to the rear with only one 27º bend and
minimal length change in operation |
2 years |
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Service Notes
Bungee coupling can be exposed by unwinding
the Belt Pulley one turn and loosening 2 screws at each end of the cord.
The cord can then be replaced and the procedure reversed to complete the
operation. The Belt Pulley is unwound by carefully allowing the Rowing
Belt to escape between its guides and the belt pulley, and the belt pulley
is rewound by the reverse.
Note that the belt cannot be unwound from the normal user position. The
operation can only be conducted from beside the belt pulley.
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| Computer
and Sensor Assembly |
| Part |
Material |
Comment / Feature |
Warranty |
| Sensor Pick up |
Reed Switch |
Triggered by rare
earth magnet |
2 years |
| Lead |
- |
2 part system for easy
servicing |
2 years |
| Computer |
- |
Uses standard 'AA'
batteries |
2 years |
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Service Notes
The sensor, running off the resistance
shaft, has an additional connector so as to allow easy replacement of
either the frame lead or the pick up sensor. The computer is mounted at
user head height and pivots away from the potential direction of impact,
reducing the likelihood of damage.
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Future Developments
It is anticipated that a precise ergometer
computer will be available in early 2004. This will allow for the reading
of watts and related functions across the 20 resistance levels. It will be
pertinent to competitive exercisers and the medical / rehabilitation
market.
It is expected that, with the addition of
the ergometer function, First Degree Fitness will become the first choice
for a durable range of equipment including Rower, Arm Mill, Upright Cycle,
Recumbent Cycle and Elliptical Cross Trainer. Suitable for use in
commercial, light institutional or home environments.
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