Basic Operation; Proper Usage - Horizon Fitness OXFORD 3 Manual Del Usuario

BASIC OPERATION

LOCATION OF THE ROWER
Place the Rower on a level surface.
For ease of access, there should be an
accessible space preferentially on both
sides and the rear of the Rower that is at
least 0.6 meters (24 inches). Do not place
the Rower in any area that will block any
vent or air openings. The Rower should
not be located in a garage, covered patio,
near water or outdoors.
ROWER FOOTPRINT
Oxford 3 - 213 x 61.5 cm / 83.9" x 24.25"
Oxford 6 - 216 x 61.5 cm / 85" x 24.5"
FREE AREA
0.6 (2 )
m ft
ROWER WEIGHT
55 kg / 121 lbs.
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MOVING THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION!
To move, firmly grasp rear frame and tilt Caution should be used when storing rowers
the equipment up (1) and roll (2). in an upright storage position. Rowers have
been tested for stability when stored in
an upright storage position. While testing
STORAGE
has shown that the rowers can maintain
their stability when tilted up to 10 degrees,
Fold console down (3). Tilt the frame
accidental contact with an upright rower
into the upright position (4).
may potentially knock over the rower.
• Care should be used when handling
WARNING!
rowers in the upright storage position.
Our equipment is heavy, use care and
• Any rower stored in the upright storage
additional help if necessary when moving
position shall be stored in a protected
or standing up. Failure to follow these
area to prevent accidental contact with the
instructions could result in injury.
rower.
• Unless people are storing a rower or
retrieving a rower from storage, keep
people away from upright stored rowers.
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LEVELING THE EQUIPMENT
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It is extremely important that the levelers are
correctly adjusted for proper operation. Turn
leveling foot clockwise to lower and counter-
clockwise to raise unit. Adjust each side as needed
until the equipment is level. An unbalanced
unit may cause belt misalignment or other
issues. Use of a level is recommended.

PROPER USAGE

There are four phases to the rowing stroke:
1. CATCH – Grasp the handle evenly with both
hands. With the seat slid forward and the knees
tucked into the chest (directly in line with the
heel of the foot), stretch the arms out in front
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and lean slightly forward from the hips.
2. DRIVE – Press firmly against the foot plates until the
legs are fully extended, but not locked. Let the arms
come with you and bring the torso to 90 degrees.
3. FINISH – Pull the arms into the abdomen
with legs fully extended, and lean back with
the torso slightly beyond 90 degrees.
4. RECOVERY – Extend the arms, bend
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the knees, and lean forward from the
hips and slid forward on the seat.
All four phases should be performed
smoothly and in a continuous manner.
BRAKE SYSTEM
This rower utilizes magnetic resistance to set specific
levels of resistance. The resistance level setting in addition
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to the SPM is used to determine the power (watts) output.
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WIRELESS HEART RATE RECEIVER (OXFORD 6)
When used in conjunction with a wireless chest transmitter
(sold separately), your heart rate can be transmitted
wirelessly to the unit and displayed on the console.
WARNING!
Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate.
Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.
If you feel faint, stop exercising immediately.
POWER (OXFORD 6)
The power cord must be plugged into the power
socket, which is located in the front of the
equipment. Unplug cord when not in use.
WARNING!
Never operate product if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged, or
immersed in water. Please reference contact information on
the back cover of the INFORMATION CARD for assistance.
PEDAL STRAPS
The foot pedals are equipped
with quick adjust foot
straps. After positioning
your foot, pull on the strap
to tighten (5). To release,
pull on the plastic clip (6).
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