FIT ENGINE 08390 Rudergerat Instruction Manual

RUDERGERÄT
08390
Operating Instructions

08390 Rudergerat

When you turn over this page, you will fi nd all the illustrations that are referred to in the operating instructions.

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Items Supplied

• Rowing machine, collapsible 1 x
• Training computer 1 x
• Water pump 1 x
• Holder for mobile devices (smartphone, pad etc.) 1 x
• Dye, 30 ml 1 x
• Cleaning tablets 3 x
• Tool bag 1 x
• Hex keys 3 x (large, small, with screwdriver)
• Spanner 1 x
• Cable ties 3 x
• Operating instructions 1 x

Check the items supplied for completeness and the components for transport damage. If you find any damage, do not use the device but contact our customer service department. Remove any films, stickers or transport protection. Never remove the rating plate and any possible warnings!
Key numbers are shown as follows: (1) Picture references are shown as follows: (Picture A)
Button designations are shown as follows:
ON /OFF
Displays are shown as follows: SPM
At A Glance
(Picture A)

1. Upper wheel
2. Belt
3. Holder
4. Training computer
5. Handle
6. Straps
7. Footrests
8. Middle handle| 9. Seat
10. Castors, rear
11. Feet
12. Snap lock
13. Water tank plug
14. Water tank
15. Castors, front
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Two additional 1.5 V batteries, AA are required for the operation of the training computer (4).
Dear Customer,
We are delighted that you have chosen the FitEngine collapsible rowing machine. If you have any questions about the device and about spare parts/accessories, contact the customer service department via our website: www.fit-engine.de
We hope you have a lot of fun with your FitEngine collapsible rowing machine.
Information About the Operating Instructions
Before using the device for the fi rst time, please read through these operating instructions carefully and keep them for future reference and other users. They form an integral part of the device. The manufacturer and importer do not accept any liability if the information in these operating instructions is not complied with.

Symbols

Danger symbol: This symbol indicates possible dangers. Read the associated safety notices carefully and follow them.
Supplementary information
**** Read the operating instructions before use!
Symbol for direct current
Protection class III
Only use indoors.

Signal Words

Signal words indicate hazards if the associated notices are not followed.
WARNING – medium risk, may result in serious injury or death
NOTICE – may result in risk of damage to material

Intended Use

• This training device is designed for fi tness and strength training. The device is only suitable for use when sitting down.
• The training device is designed for a maximum load of 150 kg.
• This training device is not suitable for therapeutic purposes.
• This training device is designed exclusively for use in the home.
• The training device is intended for personal domestic use only and is not intended for commercial applications.
• Only use the training device as described in the operating instructions. Any other use is deemed to be improper.
• The warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect handling, damage or attempted repairs. The same applies to normal wear and tear.

Safety Notices

WARNING: Note all safety notices, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided with this device. Failure to follow the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or injuries.
The safety level of the training device can only be maintained if it is regularly checked for damage and wear. In the interest of your own safety, before each use you should therefore check the training device for damage (cracks, holes, loose screws etc.). Pay special attention to parts that are susceptible to wear. If you hear unusual noises from the training device during use, stop exercising immediately.
Replace defective parts immediately and stop using the device until it has been repaired. In this case, contact the customer service department or a specialist workshop.
WARNING – Danger of Injury

• Keep the accessories and the packaging material away from children and animals. There is a danger of suffocation!
•  This device should not be used by children under 14 years of age or people with reduced sensory or mental abilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or have received instruction from this person on how to use the device safely.
• Be careful with your fi ngers and feet when unfolding and collapsing the training device. There is a danger of crushing!
• Pregnant women should not use the training device or only after consulting their doctor.
• In the event of uncertainties regarding health (risk group), after a long break from sport, in the event of cardiovas- cular or orthopaedic problems, always consult a doctor before using the training device. If necessary, coordinate the training programme with your doctor.
• The training device is not a toy! Parents and other people in super-visory capacities should be aware of their responsibility because, due to children’s natural instinct for play and desire to experiment, it is foreseeable that situations and behaviour will occur for which the training device is not constructed.
• WARNING – The maximum possible stretch length of the belt is 140 cm. Do not exceed this stretch length!
• We explicitly point out that improper use of the training device and excessive training can be detrimental to your health.

WARNING – Danger of Burns From Battery Acid!

• Batteries can be deadly if swallowed. Batteries should be kept out of the reach of children and animals. If a battery is swallowed, immediate medical attention must be sought.
• If a battery leaks, do not allow your skin, eyes and mucous membranes to come into contact with the battery acid. Wear protective gloves if necessary. If you do touch battery acid, rinse the aff ected areas with abundant clear water straight away and seek medical assistance immediately.

NOTICE – Risk of Damage to Material and Property

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharges.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the training computer before being charged.
• Always replace all batteries. Do not use diff erent battery types, brands or batteries with diff erent capacities.
• Do not expose the training device to extreme temperatures, strong temperature fluctuations, persistent moisture or wet conditions, direct sunlight or impacts.

Mounting the Seat

1. Unscrew the stoppers at the rear of the device using the tool which is also supplied (Picture B).
2. Place the seat (9) with the castors on the rails and slide it forwards (Picture C). When you do this, make sure that the seat is attached the right way round: The raised part of the seat must be pointing forwards, the hollow part backwards (see also front cover and overview picture).

Positioning the Device

PLEASE NOTE!

• Always place the device on a dry, flat, stable and non-slip surface. Delicate floor coverings should be protected with a non-slip mat or similar.
• Some parts of the device are greased or oiled. While moving the device do not touch the pulleys / shafts.

Depending on your height, leave enough space on all sides of the training device (at least 1 metre to the sides, 2 metres above it), so that there is enough room to move during training (Picture D). In addi-tion, the clearance space needs to be at least 0.6 m larger than the exercise area in the direction from which the training device is accessed. The clearance space must include the space required for an emergency dismount. If training devices are set up in the immediate vicinity of one another, they can share one clearance space.
Setting Up the Device for Training

1. You can use the castors (10, 15) to push the collapsed training device (Picture F) to the location you want. Hold it by the middle handle (8).

2. Make sure that there is enough space around the training device so that you cannot bump into walls, furniture, etc. during the workout.

3. Open up the training device:
   – grab hold of the middle handle;
   – grip the bottom part with your other hand and slide it back away from you until the training device is horizontal on its feet (11);
   – close the snap locks (12) on both sides;

4. if necessary, insert the handle (5) into the holder (3).

Storing the Device After Training

1. Insert the handle (5) into the holder (3).

2. Collapse the training device:
   – release the snap locks (12) on both sides;
   – slide the seat (9) all the way to the end;
   – hold the training device by the middle handle (8) and pull it up until it stands upright on its own.

3. Use the castors (10, 15) to push it to the position you want. Hold it by the middle handle.

4. Check that the device is positioned securely.

Filling the Water Tank

PLEASE NOTE!

• When you fi ll the tank, you should place the training device on a level, solid, water-resistant surface and/or place a towel underneath it to catch any splashes.
• Do not fi ll the water tank with water above the maximum fi lling level (see line on the water tank), otherwise water could spill when the training device is being set up.

1. Fill a bucket with water.
2. Remove the water tank plug (13) from the water tank (14).
3. Put the straight end of the pump in the bucket and the fl exible end in the water tank.
4. Pump water into the water tank until the water reaches the maximum level (see lines on the water tank).

The water in the water tank can be dyed blue using the dye if you wish. If you do this, note that only around 1/3 of the liquid ought to be added to one full water tank.

Attaching the Training Computer

Slide the training computer (4) onto the holder on the rowing machine and plug together the two cables. You must hear them engage.
To remove the training computer, detach the cables by pressing the small locking lug and pulling them apart.

Inserting Batteries into the Training Computer

PLEASE NOTE!

• Use only the battery type specifi ed in the technical data.
• Take the batteries out of the training computer if they are dead or if you will not be using the device for a prolonged period. This will prevent any damage caused by leaks.
• Remove leaking batteries from the training computer immediately.

Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the training computer (4) and on the batteries are clean, and clean them if necessary.
The battery compartment is located on the back of the training computer:

1. Grip and press down the locking lug on the battery compartment cover. Open the battery compartment cover at the same time.
2. Insert two batteries into the battery compartment (1.5 V; AA). Make sure the polarity (+ / –) is correct.
3. Close the battery compartment. When you do this, make sure that the locking lugs sit in the recesses which are provided for them. The battery compartment cover must be heard to engage.

If the training computer stops working, the batteries need to be replaced.

Functions of the Training Computer

(Picture E)

• The training computer (4) is switched on by pressing the ON / OFF button for about 3 seconds.

• In the upper left area the (extrapolated) number of strokes per minute SPM is displayed. If the movement stops, it displays 0.

• In the upper right section the display can show CAL/H, TIME/500M and SPEED in KM/H or MI/H. An average value (AVG) is always calculated.
  Press the relevant buttons to switch between the displays.

• When the CAL/H, TIME/500M or KM/H and MI/H displays fl ash during exercise, all the values are shown continuously for a few seconds.

• If one of the displays has been selected via the buttons, both the unit and the value are shown constantly on the display.
  Please Note: If a display has been selected, the display cycle can only be reset by resetting all the displays (RESET).

• To change the SPEED display from KM/H to MI/H or vice versa, press the KM/MI button for approx. 5 seconds. A beep sounds and all displays go off and on again.

• In the lower left area the exercise time (TIME) is displayed.

• In the lower right area the distance (DIST) in km (K) is displayed.

• If the RESET key is pressed for approx. 5 seconds, all the values are reset to zero. A beep sounds and all displays go off and on again.

• If there is no activity for approx. 2 minutes, the training computer will automatically switch off .

Optionally Usable
Simply clamp the holder for mobile devices on top of the training device (Picture G). When you do this, make sure that the belt (2) is not trapped. The holder must fit under the belt!
Clamp in the mobile device and use the flexible neck to adjust it to the position you want.
IMPORTANT! Make sure that the mobile device fi ts securely in the holder.

Use

PLEASE NOTE!

• Before each use, check all parts for a secure fi t and any wear.
• When doing the exercises, wear loose, comfortable clothing and non-slip trainers. Do not wear long or baggy shirts that could get caught in the pulleys.
• Warm up the body suffi ciently before using the training device.
• Do not leave the training device unattended in the presence of children and animals.
• We explicitly point out that improper use of the training device and excessive training can be detrimental to your health.

Wood is a natural product that can make noises during training. This usually disappears after some time.

1. Setting the device up (see the “Positioning the Device” – “Setting Up the Device for Use” chapter).
2. Set the training computer (4) to the desired position. Make sure that the handle (5) and the training computer do not come into contact during the workout.
3. Press the ON / OFF button for approx. 3 seconds to switch on the training computer.
4. Select the desired display on the training computer (see the “Functions of the Training Computer” chapter).

Adjusting the Foot Plate to the Correct Size
To change the length of the footrests (7), remove them from the studs, pull or push them to the desired length and press them back on the studs.
The feet should be positioned in the footrests so that the straps (6) are above the instep and a little below the toes.
The Correct Rowing Technique
The correct technique is essential for successful exercise with the rowing machine. Rowing is a whole body workout, which primarily exercises the leg, back and arm muscles. If these muscle groups are exercised in the correct order, a supple, fluid movement is created. The most important point in the entire workout: always keep your back straight!
The correct rowing technique is divided into two different phases:
Pull phase
Starting position: your arms are shoulder-width apart and stretched out, hands relaxed around the handle (5), slightly bent forward, back straight and knees bent (Picture H).
You start the pull phase by pressing your feet against the footrest (7) until your legs are stretched out. Your back should remain straight with the abdominal muscles tensed.
Then lean back (Picture I).
Final pull position: your legs are stretched out, your upper body bent slightly backwards, and you pull your arms towards your body until your elbows are behind your back and the handle is level with your chest. Your back remains straight and your shoulder blades are pulled together (Picture J).
Recovery phase
In the recovery phase you perform exactly the same sequence of movements in reverse order: stretch out your arms for- wards, bend your torso slightly forward and bend your legs until you are back in the starting position.
The Most Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• You will need a moment to really master the correct procedure, but with a little practice your movements will become more and more fl uid. In any case you should avoid jerky or hasty movements. Every stroke should fl ow as smoothly as possible into the next one.
• The most common mistake is already made in the starting position: many go into a hunchback position by bending forward. To keep your back straight during training, look at the upper wheel (1). This position of the head forces your back to remain in a neutral position.
• During the entire movement the feet should stay completely on the footrest (7). The heel should also rest completely on it. If it does not, we recommend that you work on stretching your rear thigh muscles.
• Since the legs are the most important muscle group when rowing, you have to make sure – especially in the pull phase – that the trunk and arms are only activated when your legs are fully extended. Good practice for this is not fixing your feet with the straps (6). In this way you force yourself to control your movements with precision.
• Do not lean back too far in the final pull position. This wastes energy unnecessarily and is not good for your lower back. You should therefore make sure that your back is leaning back at a maximum angle of 100°.

Training with a Time / Distance Target
The training computer (4) can be set to enable you to enter a time or distance target.
Once you have reached this target, the training computer emits several beeps.
During the training, the upper section still shows you all the data you want to see.
Setting a Time Target

1. Press the ON / OFF button for approx. 3 seconds to switch on the training computer.
2. Press the MODE button. The TIME display fl ashes.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the target time (01:00 to 99:00 minutes).
4. Start your workout. The TIME display begins and counts backwards to 00:00.
5. Several beeps sound when the time target is reached.

Setting a Distance Target

1. Press the ON / OFF button for approx. 3 seconds to switch on the training computer.
2. Press the MODE button. The TIME display flashes.
3. Press the MODE button again. The DIST display fl ashes.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the target distance (0.100 to 9999 km).
5. Start your workout. The DIST display begins and counts backwards to 0.000.
6. Several beeps sound when the distance target is reached.
   The fast forward function can be activated by holding down the ▲ or ▼ button.

Cleaning and Storage

PLEASE NOTE!

• After each use, store the training device in a place where children cannot use it.
• Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents or pads to clean the training device. These may damage the surfaces.
  • Only clean the training device with a damp, soft cloth and mild detergent if necessary. Then dry all parts with a dry, soft cloth.
  • Store the training device away in a clean, dry, frost-free place which is protected from direct sunlight and is out of the reach of children and animals.
  • We recommend that you use the tool which is supplied to retighten the screws on the training device now and again as screws may become loose from the device being opened up and collapsed over time.
  • To keep the water in the water tank (14) fresh, add a cleaning tablet to the water tank about every 6 months.

You can order new cleaning tablets via our customer service department under article number: 49605000010.

Disposal

**** Dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner so that it can be recycled.
Batteries should be removed from the training computer prior to disposal of the device and disposed of separately from the device at a suitable collection point.
This device is governed by the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Do not dispose of the device battery as normal domestic waste, but rather in an environmentally friendly manner via an offi cially approved waste disposal company.

Technical Data

Training computer
Model number:| QW-H02
Power supply:| 3 V DC (2 x 1.5 V battery, AA)
Protection class:| III
Class:| HC (for home use, low level of accuracy)
Max. load capacity:| 150 kg
Brake system:| Speed-dependent
Device weight:| 29.1 kg
Device dimensions:| collapsed 74 x 55 x 112 cm
set up: 208 x 55 x 49 cm

The training device complies with EN ISO 20957-1 and DIN EN 20957-7.
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