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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Dimensions • Rigging CONTACT DETAILS WARRANTY Thankyou for purchasing the Oartec Rowing Simulator. Please read this manual carefully to understand the operating procedures, features, functions and main- tenance requirements to ensure long term reliability and enjoyment of the Oartec.

  • Page 3: Assembly

    WARNING: When the Oartec is in an upright (vertical) position there is the potential for the machine to topple over and possibly cause injury. Make sure the Oartec is placed on level ground and is well positioned away from other objects or persons during the assembly process.
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SEAT RAIL Line up the holes on the joining plates and using the bolts provided, insert the bolts into the holes. It is best to insert the outer bolts first to locate the frame plate and seat rail plate together which will hold the seat rail stable in this vertical position.

  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION GETTING STARTED Once the Oartec seat rail and front assembly are connected, the machine now only needs to be unfolded (see Unfolding in the Operation section of the manual) and it is then ready to row. The Oartec is shipped in the sculling configuration but if sweep rowing is the preferred configuration, the oar handles and pivot position need to be changed accordingly (see Changing the Handles and Changing the Oar Pivot Span Position in the Operation section of the manual).

  • Page 6: Folding

    OPERATION FOLDING The Oartec Rowing Simulator has been designed to allow the outriggers and drive arms to fold inwards and reduce the overall width of the simulator when not in use by two thirds for easy relocation, storage or space saving. This is a simple process and should take less than 1 minute to complete.

  • Page 7: Unfolding

    OPERATION UNFOLDING Pull the indexing plunger underneath the drive assembly plate to release the drive arm and remove the outrigger locking pin to free the outrigger. Swing both the arm and outrigger outwards simultaneously. Insert the outrigger locking pin to lock the outrigger in the operational position. Swing the brace arm into position and connect with the drive arm.

  • Page 8: Changing The Resistance

    OPERATION CHANGING THE RESISTANCE The resistance on the Oartec is provided solely by air resistance and is increased or decreased by changing the amount of air that enters the flywheel housing system. A shutter mechanism is used to open or close the air intake area and control the air flow. To adjust the resistance, simply the move the lever at the front of the shutter mechanism to the left or right.

  • Page 9: Moving The Footstretcher

    OPERATION MOVING THE FOOTSTRETCHER The footstretcher can be moved forward or back along the seat rail to allow for all sizes of rower, correct position of the handles at the finish or a preferred set up. The positions are numbered for quick reference.

  • Page 10: Changing The Oar Handles

    OPERATION CHANGING THE OAR HANDLES To change between the sweep or sculling oar handles first remove the locking pin, which holds the handles in the oar shaft. Remove the handle from the oar shaft and insert the alternative handle. Replace the locking pin. Remember that once the handles have been changed, the pivot position of the oar in the outrigger must be changed to correspond with rowing or sculling.

  • Page 11: Changing The Oar Pivot Span Positions

    OPERATION CHANGING THE OAR PIVOT SPAN POSITION There are 2 oar pivot span positions on the outrigger which provide the correct span for rowing or sculling – the inside hole for sculling and the outside hole for sweep rowing. SWEEP ROWING PIVOT POSITION SCULLING PIVOT POSITION To change from one span position to the other, lift and remove the oar from the span hole and insert it in the correct hole for sweep or sculling.

  • Page 12: Moving

    Care must be taken to ensure that the Oartec is on solid and level ground and away from the general traffic flow of the room when stood vertically to prevent the simulator being toppled over by accident.

  • Page 13: Workout Monitor

    WORKOUT MONITOR OARTEC WORKOUT MONITOR The Oartec Workout Monitor displays speed, time, distance and stroke rate. In addition, there are 2 more fields that can be activated to display average speeds or technical data such as stroke length, drive ratio and heart rate.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    WORKOUT MONITOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the display on or off. The monitor display will automatically turn off after 90 seconds of no use to save battery life. SETTING THE TIME Clear the display screen by turning the monitor display OFF and then ON again using the ON/OFF button. Press the TIME button.

  • Page 15: Stroke Count

    Polar HR Chest Transmitter and a plug in Polar receiver for rowing machines is required. These are available from Oartec or a Polar supplier. Drag is the deceleration factor of the flywheel at a given resistance setting. As the resistance is changed, by moving the lever on the top of the flywheel housing, the drag will automatically calculate the change in resistance and recalibrate the speed values accordingly.

  • Page 16: Heart Rate Monitoring

    WORKOUT MONITOR HEART RATE MONITORING The Oartec workout monitor uses the Polar heart rate transmitter and receiver to display the heart rate in the TECH field on the screen. This function overrides all other functions in this field. To monitor heart rate during a workout plug the Polar receiver into port 2 located next to the flywheel sensor cable.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    If experiencing difficulties with any of these maintenance procedures or have another problem not listed, please contact the distributor or Oartec direct at info@oartec.com and we will advise the best solutions to help.

  • Page 18: Tensioning The Return Bungy

    MAINTENANCE TENSIONING THE RETURN BUNGY To tension the return bungy follow the procedure set out below. Loosen the T Knob that connects the drive arm with the brace arm and fold the drive arm inwards until it locks into place parallel with the seat rail. The locking mechanism for the return bungy protrudes from the end of the drive arm.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Drive Straps

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE DRIVE STRAPS If it becomes necessary to replace the drive strap webbing due to he drive strap becoming worn or frayed please follow the procedure set out below. PART 1 - DISCONNECTING THE RETURN SYSTEM Fold one or both of the drive arms to aid in the removal of the faring. Undo the 2 nuts at the front top of the faring holding the faring in place.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE PART 2 - REMOVING THE OLD AND REATTACHING THE NEW DRIVE STRAPS Disconnect the current drive strap from the machine at the oar handle by undoing the locking bolt concealed by the rubber cover using a 5mm Allen key and at the drive spool pulley by undoing the grub screw that locks the drive strap clamping pin using an 3mm Allen key.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE PART 2 - REMOVING THE OLD AND REATTACHING THE NEW DRIVE STRAPS - CONT’D Insert the strap into the slot behind the clamp pin paying attention to the correct direction the drive strap must be attached to the spool ie open end to the right/closed length to the left. This may require the use of a small screwdriver or similar instrument to help push the strap through this slot.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE PART 3 - REPLACING THE RETURN STRAP If replacing the return strap follow the procedure below. This procedure is assuming that the return system has been disconnected and the old return strap removed as set out in PART 1 - DISCONNECTING THE RETURN SYSTEM of the REPLACING THE DRIVE STRAPS instructions.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE PART 4- RECONNECTING THE RETURN SYSTEM Once the drive straps have been replaced and the return strap set with the correct number of turns, the return bungy rigging frame is ready to be connected and reinserted into the drive arm. Disconnect the brace arm and fold back in the drive arm until it locks into position.

  • Page 24: Tools Required

    If the drive strap does not return satisfactorily retrace the steps of the procedure to find the possible cause or check the tension of the bungy (see ADJUSTING THE BUNGY TENSION). If still experiencing difficulties contact the distributor or Oartec by email at info@oartec.com.au for advice. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ALL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPAN: 80cm (160cm overall) OAR INBOARD: 87cm HANDLE LENGTH: 14cm CROSSOVER: 16cm OARTEC CONTACT DETAILS OARTEC HEAD OFFICE Oartec Australia 7 Cranbrook Road Rose Bay NSW 2019 Sydney Australia Tel: +612 9327 4877 Fax: +612 9327 4878 Cell: +61 (0)427 271 679 Email: info@oartec.com...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    I. Warranty Frame Oartec will replace or repair, at its option, the Simulator frame if it fails due to a defect in material or workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of initial shipment by Oartec. Parts Oartec will replace or repair, at its option, the Simulator parts that fail due to a defect in material or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of initial shipment by Oartec.
  • Page 27 Tel: +612 9327 4877 Fax: + 612 9327 4878 (b) If your warranty claim relates to a part which can be safely replaced by you, Oartec will send out such part to you by post. (c) If Oartec provides you a RAN number, package the Simulator or the relevant parts securely (preferably in its original packaging) and ship it prepaid as instructed by Oartec clearly stating RAN number and your full contact details.

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