CONTENTS ASSEMBLY OPERATION WORKOUT MONITOR Operating Instructions MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS CONTACT DETAILS WARRANTY

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1 OPERATION MANUAL

2 CONTENTS 1. ASSEMBLY Attaching the Seat Rail 2. OPERATION Getting Started Folding Unfolding Changing the Resistance Adjusting the Feet Height Moving the Footstretcher Changing the Oar Handles Feathering the Oar Changing the Oar Pivot Span Positions Changing the Oar Height Moving Storage 3. WORKOUT MONITOR Operating Instructions On/Off Setting the Time Setting the Distance Speed Average Data Stroke Count Technical Data Memory Heart Rate Monitoring Ports Batteries 4. MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Tensioning the Return Bungy Replacing the Drive Straps Tools Required 6. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Rigging 7. CONTACT DETAILS 8. WARRANTY Thankyou for purchasing the Oartec Rowing Simulator. Please read this manual carefully to understand the operating procedures, features, functions and maintenance requirements to ensure long term reliability and enjoyment of the Oartec.

3 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SEAT RAIL Remove the packaging surrounding the Oartec front assembly and unpack the seat rail assembly from the box. The front assembly can remain upright on the base of the box until the seat rail is attached. 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. Insert the long bolt through the top of the seat rail frame. Place the spacer on the bolt so that it will be between the seat rail and frame when connected. Carefully pick up the rear seat rail section and place vertically onto the frame of the front assembly. It is recommended to place a piece of cardboard or other padding to protect the coating on the frame from scratching or being chipped during the assembly.

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. Place the nuts and washers on the outer bolts ready for tightening. Insert the 2 inner bolts through the remaining holes, thread the nuts and washers on the bolts and then firmly tighten the lock nuts to secure each of the four bolts. Insert the long bolt through the seat rail gusset, spacer and frame. When the bolt protrudes through the other side of the frame, place the washer and nut onto the bolt and tighten using a 17mm hex head socket ratchet or spanner. Carefully lower the machine horizontally to the floor and recheck that the bolts are tight and secure. Unfold the arms and outriggers (See Unfolding) and the machine is ready to use.

5 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). The sweep handles are shipped in the large box packaging the front assembly. Move the footstretcher to the preferred position for either sweep or sculling (see Moving the Footstretcher). The positions are numbered for quick reference and most users will have a different footstretcher position for sweep and sculling. Take a few easy and slow strokes to get used to the feel of the machine. If sculling, the oar heights can be configured to have Left over Right clearance between the handles, which makes it easier to move the hands through the crossover during the recovery (see Changing the Oar Height). Choose between having the oar handles free to rotate in the oar shaft to simulate feathering or keep them in the locked position. The resistance is changed by moving the lever at the top front of the flywheel housing and the positions are numbered for quick reference (see Changing the Resistance). Note that the recommended resistance range for rowing and sculling differ. The workout monitor takes 4 AA batteries to power the display and needs to be manually turned on by pressing the On/Off button (for more information and functions see the Workout Monitor section of the manual). When the Oartec is assembled in the factory prior to shipping, the bungy tension is set to compensate for the initial stretch of the bungy. After shipping and initial use of the machine the bungy will stretch and then settle in but this tension might have to be retuned for optimal performance. This is a simple procedure and will only need adjustment in small increments (for more information see Adjusting the Bungy Tension in the Maintenance section of the manual)

6 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. To fold down the Oartec follow the procedure set out below. Loosen the T Knob that connects the drive arm with the brace arm. Pull the brace arm from under the drive arm and fold inwards toward the flywheel. Remove the outrigger locking pin and push the drive arm and outrigger inwards simultaneously until the drive arm locks into position and the outrigger is parallel with the seat rail. Repeat the process with the opposite side Place the outrigger locking pin in the frame plate hole to secure the outriggers when in the folded position.

7 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. Repeat the unfolding procedure for the opposite side.

8 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. The total range of resistance is numbered for quick reference and the recommended resistance for rowing is between positions 10 and 6 and between positions 1 and 5 for sculling. The higher the number the harder the resistance. ADJUSTING THE FEET HEIGHT The feet height on the footstretcher can be easily adjusted higher or lower to a preferred height setting. To adjust the feet height, pull the top of the plastic Heelflex until it releases from the locking buttons and slide the Heelflex up or down through the foot bracket into position. Check that both left and right feet heights are the same by counting the holes above the foot bracket. The holes are also numbered for quick reference.

9 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. For sweep rowing it is recommended to begin with the footstretcher in the middle of the adjustment range (position 5) to be the right distance behind the pin, and then adjust the footstretcher to the preferred setting according to height and leg length of the rower. For sculling the position of the footstretcher will be determined by the leg length of the rower and the preferred separation of the oar handles at the finish of the stroke. Taller rowers (+6ft) will need the footstretcher set between positions 6-10 and shorter rowers positions 2-6 as a rough starting guide. The footstretcher is secured in place on the seat rail by 2 clamping knobs at top front and 1 clamping lever underneath at the rear of the centre box. To move the footstretcher, follow the procedure set out below. Loosen the clamping knobs located at the top front of the footstretcher center box. Loosen the locking lever located underneath the seat rail by rotating anticlockwise 3 to 4 turns. Lift the footstretcher assembly high enough to clear the bolt heads on the seat rail cover plate. Move the footstretcher assembly forward or back along the rail to the desired position. Make sure the holes on the footstretcher center box line up with the button heads before securing the top knobs and bottom lever firmly but not overtight.

10 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. FEATHERING THE OAR To simulate the feathering of the oar remove the locking pin which will allow the oar handle to rotate inside the oar tube.the locking pin can be stored in the hole halfway along the oar shaft when not being used to lock the handle.

11 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. Try to avoid placing downward pressure on the oar handle as the oar is being removed from the pivot hole as this will engage the spring in the oar pivot end of the oar and make it more difficult to remove the oar. CHANGING THE OAR HEIGHT The oar pivot contains a mechanism to adjust the draw height of the oars to the preference of the rower. The oars can be set to 2 draw heights - HIGH or LOW. To change between HIGH or LOW height settings pull the oar away from the drive arm and raise the oar handle up 10 degrees to release the pressure on the height spring. Rotate the button knob on the oar pivot 90 degrees to the desired setting and start rowing. In addition to this adjustment, there is a 2omm plastic spacer located on the oar pivot shaft which can be removed to lower the overall oar height even more if necessary. To set the oar heights for sculling where there is clearance between the LEFT oar handle and RIGHT oar handle, remove the 20mm plastic spacer underneath the RIGHT HAND oar pivot only and set the oar height to HIGH on the LEFT oar and LOW on the RIGHT oar. The 20mm spacer can be stored on the oar pivot shaft underneath the outrigger casting when not used on the top side of the outrigger.

12 OPERATION MOVING The Oartec has wheels for easy relocation and can be moved in either the folded or unfolded mode. When folded the Oartec is narrow enough to fit through doorways to be moved from room to room or stored. To move the location of the machine carefully raise the seat rail above a 30 degree angle to engage the wheels on the ground. At approximately 45 degrees to the floor, the machine is resting completely on the wheels and can be steered to a different location for storage or use. STORAGE When not in use the Oartec can be stored stood vertically upright to maximize the amount of space available in the room. 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. Due to the substantial weight of the simulator and the possibility of injury and damage if it were to fall, it is very important to check the stability of the machine before leaving it in the upright position.

13 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. SCULL SWEEP ON / OFF INTERVAL MEMORY READY TIME DIST AV TECH REST SPEED This diagram shows the buttons, total icons and functions available on the display screen. The operation and functions of the workout monitor are set out on the following pages.

14 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. Time digits will flash for setting the desired time. Program in the set Time using the arrow buttons. Scroll through the digit values using the button and to move to the next digit press the button. When the desired workout Time is set, press the READY button. Begin rowing and the set time will count down to zero. At the end of the workout the Distance field will display the total distance rowed for the programmed distance. Just prior to beginning or while rowing, press the DIST button if wanting to view Projected Distance (PROJ) in the Distance field in the bottom right of the display. Press the DIST button again to return to Elapsed Distance mode. SETTING THE DISTANCE Clear the display screen by turning the monitor display OFF and then ON again using the ON/OFF button. Press the DIST button. Distance digits will flash for setting the desired Distance in meters. Program in set Distance using ARROW buttons. When the desired workout Distance is set, press READY button. Begin rowing and the distance will count down to zero. At the end of the workout the Time field will display the total time taken for the programmed distance. Just prior to beginning or while rowing, press the TIME button if wanting to view Projected Time in the Time field in the top left corner of the display. Press the TIME button again to view Elapsed Time. SPEED Units of SPEED able to be displayed in the Speed field (center right) are time/500m, m/s, km/hr, mil/hr and Power in watts. Press the SPEED button for the selection of the preferred unit of Speed. To change the unit of Speed while rowing, simply press the SPEED button. Start rowing to begin the workout. The speed value will be shown after the first stroke. Speed will be calculated for every stroke and will be updated at the finish of each stroke drive phase. AV (Average data) The default display does not illuminate the AV field located in the top right of the display when the monitor display is turned ON. To illuminate the AV window press the AV button and the AV window will display the Average Speed for the currently selected Speed unit. If wanting to display a different Average Speed unit, press the AV button until the desired unit is shown. Eg displaying Speed in time/500m and Average in Av km/hr at the same time. Start rowing to begin workout and an Average Speed value will be shown after the first stroke. Average Speed will be calculated from the beginning of the workout and will be updated at the finish of each stroke drive phase.

15 WORKOUT MONITOR STROKE COUNT To view the STROKE COUNT for an elapsed or programmed workout press the AV button and scroll through the units until COUNT appears on the display. TECH (Technical data) The default display does not illuminate the TECH field when the monitor is turned ON. To display the TECH field press the TECH button. Technical functions that can be calculated and displayed in the TECH field are DRIVE RATIO, AVERAGE SPM, STROKE LENGTH, DRAG, and HEART RATE. Select the preferred TECH function by pressing the TECH button. If the HR receiver is plugged in, it will override all other functions in this field. Stroke Length (SL) is the drive length of the stroke represented numerically as a reference value. Drive Ratio (DR) is the ratio of the drive phase to the recovery phase, ie. if the Drive time is 1 second and the recovery time is 2 seconds, the ratio displayed will be 1:2.0 Average Strokes Per Minute (Av/SPM) is the average stroke rating since the beginning of the workout. The Heart Rate (HR) display function allows the user to view their heart rate on the monitor. To use this function, a standard 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. The drag display allows the user to set the resistance to a predetermined drag value to use when needing to be able to compare scores from one simulator to another. MEMORY When a set workout is completed the Total Distance or Total Time will be displayed on a frozen screen. During the workout, each split, set at a default of 500m intervals, is recorded for the duration of the workout. To access the data recorded for each split of a set workout, press the MEMORY button to scroll through and view each of the recorded splits. The first screen displayed will show the Total values for the set workout. The INTERVAL digit value will read F to represent the Finished Totals. As the user scrolls through the splits the interval field will display a number to indicate which split of the workout the user is viewing. The number assigned to each split is in order from beginning to last. For example, the Interval 01 represents the first 500m (default) of the set workout. Alternatively the user can scroll forward or back through the recorded data by using the ARROW buttons. To view the Total values for other units, press the AV button until the desired unit value is shown. Default unit for each interval will be Av Time/500m. To view the other unit values for each interval, press the AV button to view: Av Speed in Time/500m, M/S, KM/HR, M/HR, Power in WATTS, and Stroke Count.

16 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. Once the receiver accepts the signal the heart rate will display and the heart icon flash for each heartbeat. PORTS Located on the back of the monitor there are four ports for specific cable connection. The first small port is for the flywheel sensor cable (labelled Sensor Port) The second small port is for the Polar Heart Rate receiver.(labeled HR Port) The USB port is for connecting the monitor to a computer. The Network port is for connecting to other Oartec monitors. BATTERIES The Oartec Workout Monitor takes 4 AA standard batteries and access to the battery compartment is by sliding open the battery cover as shown.

17 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST The Oartec requires regular maintenance to maintain a safe and prolonged operation life. Oartec recommends the following checks and procedures. Regularly check the condition of the drive straps and replace immediately if there is significant sign of wear of the loop attachment to the oar or if the strap is cut or worn along it s length at any point. Use of the simulator with a worn or weakened drive strap is likely to result in failure of the drive strap and may cause injury to the user. Contact the distributor to purchase replacement drive straps. Similarly check the return straps and replace if worn or damaged. Periodically examine the drive system beneath the faring for any wear on the toothed rubber drive belts or on the drive and return straps winding onto the drive spool. This check can be performed with a visual examination through the opening between the faring and the arm when the drive arms are folded into the stored position. Replace if worn or damaged. Keep the frame, seat rail and flywheel housing clean and free of dust, sweat and other materials. Wipe any sweat off the seat rail and frame after daily use using a soft cloth so as to not scratch or damage the finish. Periodically open the flywheel housing and clean the flywheel and housing mesh of dust using a vacumn cleaner or soft cloth. TROUBLESHOOTING The drive strap fails to return completely into the arm. Increase the tension of the bungy in small increments of 2.5cm to 5cm (1 to 2 ). See TENSIONING THE RETURN BUNGY in the Maintenance section of the manual. Check the condition of the return strap that it has not become worn or frayed preventing smooth travel of the return block pulley inside the arm. Replace if necessary following the procedure set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of REPLACING THE DRIVE STRAPS in the Maintenance section of the manual. Check the position of the return block pulley inside the drive arm. Refer to Part 4 of REPLACING THE DRIVE STRAPS. Check that the return strap or bungy is not twisted inside the drive arm. If the bungy is twisted the return bungy rigging plate may need to be removed but most times the twist in the bungy can be fixed by reaching inside the arm and rolling the bungy straight again. If the return strap is twisted remove the strap from the tensioner and reattach with the twist removed. Follow the return strap tension procedure in Part 4 of REPLACING THE DRIVE STRAPS. Strange sounds coming from inside the drive arms. Check that the bungy or return strap are not twisted inside the drive arm causing the return block pulley to scrape on the inside of the drive arm. Check that the rigging of the return strap is correct and the bungy is straight. The rolling of the seat along the seat rail becomes bumpy or noisy. Clean the seat rail and seat wheels with a soft cloth and light spray detergent (kitchen cleaner or similar) to remove any dirt and particles from the surfaces of the seat rail cover and seat wheels. Sounds of objects moving around inside the flywheel housing. Remove the lower flywheel housing from the machine and clean out any objects that may have fallen into the housing via the top intake vent. 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.

18 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. Hook the open end of the bungy from where it is tucked into the arm. Place a finger on the bungy inside the first locking hole to secure the bungy tension then push the bungy through the end locking hole to make a loop. Push this loop through the second locking hole until the loop is on the outside of the locking mechanism. Place a finger through the outside loop and pull the bungy through the first locking hole to increase the tension on the bungy return. Maintain enough pressure on the inside of the bungy to prevent the bungy from slipping back through the first hole. Push the outside loop back through the second locking hole and then back through the third locking hole. Tuck the open end of the bungy back into the arm. Adjust the bungy tension only in small increments of 2.5cm to 5cm (1-2 ) at a time. This is enough adjustment to have an influence on the bungy tension and improve the returning capacity of the return system. Test the rate of return by rowing a few strokes and repeat the process on the opposite side by matching the exposed length of the open end of the bungy to keep the return tension equal.

19 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. Lift the faring off the machine and put it in a safe place while working on the machine. Release the tension on the return strap by loosening the lock nut for the return strap tensioner underneath the frame plate, and then remove the return strap webbing from the tensioner. Undo the nut at the outer underneath end of the drive arm and the nut inside the open frame end of the drive arm to release the return bungy rigging frame. Remove the return bungy rigging frame from the drive arm and put in a safe place away from the working repair zone of the machine. Check the condition of the return strap webbing. If still in good condition it can remain attached to the drive spool pulley. If needing replacing, remove the return strap webbing from the spool pulley at this time using a 3mm Allen key to loosen the grub screw that locks the return strap clamping pin.

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. Attach the replacement drive strap at the oar end first while paying attention to the orientation of the rubber cover in relation to the oar tube end and the drive strap. Once attached to the oar, thread the drive strap into the drive arm around the outside of the pulley at the end of the drive arm. Insert the drive strap into the arm until the open end protrudes from the frame end of the drive arm. Visually check by looking inside down the drive arm and remove any twist from the drive strap. Hold the drive strap in the right position to maintain zero twist in the strap and move the drive strap through the fingers until holding the open end with about 5cm (2 ) of strap extra at the end.

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. Push the strap through until it is in line with the edge of the machined flat on the drive spool pulley. Using a 3mm Allen key tighten the grub screw onto the clamping pin until it firmly locks the end of the drive strap in place. Turn the spool to wrap the drive strap in an anti-clockwise direction onto the drive spool pulley until it becomes tight.

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. Attach the new return strap to the spool pulley paying attention to the direction of attachment to the spool ie. opposite to the drive strap - open end to the left/closed length to the right. It will be necessary to loosen the tension on the drive strap to create space behind the return strap clamping pin for the return strap to be easily inserted. A small screwdriver can be used to assist in opening the slot for the return strap. Insert the strap until it is in line with the machined flat on the drive spool pulley. Fold out the drive arm into the operational position with the brace arm connected. Wind the drive strap onto the spool as tight as possible with the oar pressing hard onto the drive arm. While holding this position and reasonable tension on the drive strap, clear the opposite turns that might be on the return strap spool until there are zero turns around the return spool by the return strap. Wind 2 turns of the return strap around the return spool in a clockwise direction and leave the open length draped over the frame ready to connect back to the return bungy rigging plate. The tension on the drive belt can now be released. If replacing both drive straps at the same time, repeat this process with the other side of the machine.

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. Run the return strap through the fingers from the spool pulley to the outer end to maintain zero twist in the return strap. Place the return bungy rigging frame onto the frame top and thread the open end of the return strap through the block pulley. Maintaining zero twist on the return strap, insert the open end of the return strap into the return tensioner. Carefully insert the return bungy rigging plate into the arm checking that the drive strap is clear and above the rigging plate and zero twist remains on the return strap. Locate the bolt on the outer end of the rigging plate through the hole on the underside of the drive arm and replace the lock nut. Insert the bolt through the underside of the drive arm and rigging plate at the frame end and replace the lock nut. Tighten both nuts to secure the return bungy rigging frame in place. Visually check by looking inside down the drive arm to see if there is any twist in the return strap that was previously not noticed. If this check finds a twist in the return strap disconnect the open end from the return tensioner and rotate the strap in the right direction to remove the twist and then reconnect to the return tensioner. With a 6mm Allen key inserted into the return tensioner bolt underneath the frame plate, wind the return strap onto the return tensioner until there is approximately 7 turns of the return strap around the return tensioner. Fold out the drive arm into the operational position with the brace arm connected.

24 MAINTENANCE PART 4- RECONNECTING THE RETURN SYSTEM - CONT D With the drive arm in the operational position, insert a screw driver or similar instrument into the hole on the underneath of the drive arm located on the frame side of where the brace arm and drive arm connect. This is to help to position the block pulley in the right location inside the drive arm. Wind the return strap onto the return tensioner until the block pulley makes contact with the screwdriver inserted into the drive arm and note the position of the slot in the return tensioner when this contact is made.. To position the block pulley correctly inside the drive arm, the return strap must be unwound off the return tensioner by 3/4 of a turn from the point of contact with the screwdriver. Once the block pulley is positioned correctly use a 13mm spanner to firmly tighten the lock nut on the bolt underneath the return tensioner. This side of the machine is ready to row and should now be tested to see if the strap returns effectively into the drive arm and onto the drive spool. If the drive strap returns satisfactorily after testing, repeat the procedure on the other side of the machine if necessary. 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 at info@oartec.com.au for advice. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ALL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Metric Allen key set ranging from 3mm to 8mm keys 8mm, 10mm, 13 mm, 16mm, 17mm open end or ring spanner (in some cases need 2 of each) 6mm Phillips head screwdriver or similar dimension shaft instrument to insert in drive arm

25 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS LENGTH: WIDTH OPEN: WIDTH FOLDED: HEIGHT: WEIGHT: RIGGING SWEEP SPAN: OAR INBOARD: HANDLE LENGTH: SCULLING SPAN: OAR INBOARD: HANDLE LENGTH: CROSSOVER: 2.3m/7.5ft 1.7m/5.5ft 65cm/25in 80cm/31in 93kgs/205lbs 84cm 114cm 41cm 80cm (160cm overall) 87cm 14cm 16cm OARTEC CONTACT DETAILS OARTEC HEAD OFFICE Oartec Australia 7 Cranbrook Road Rose Bay NSW 2019 Sydney Australia Tel: Fax: Cell: +61 (0) info@oartec.com Website: USA/CANADA DISTRIBUTOR WinTech Racing 345 Wilson Ave Norwalk CT USA Tel: Fax bcrotty@wintechracing.com Website: UK/EUROPE DISTRIBUTOR WaterRower UK 25 Acton Park Estate The Vale London W3 7QE Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@waterrower.co.uk Website:

26 WARRANTY OARTEC ROWING SIMULATOR WARRANTY STATEMENT Oartec Pty Ltd ABN (Oartec) warrants all new Oartec Rowing Simulators (Simulator) under the following terms and conditions: 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. The replacement Simulator frame and/or parts will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 2 years, whichever is longer. II. Who is Protected This warranty is enforceable by the original purchaser and fully transferable to subsequent owner(s) if transferred within the term of the warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. III. What is Not Covered This warranty does not cover the following: Any Simulator that has been modified without Oartec s permission [or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: Failure to follow user manual included with the Simulator Accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, fire, water, or acts of nature Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorised by Oartec Shipping or transport damage (claims should be made with the carrier) Any other cause which does not relate to a material or workmanship defect Deterioration due to normal wear and tear Damage to the finish of Simulator Removal, installation, shipping, customs or any other incidental charges Oartec does not warrant that Simulator will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of the Simulator for your purpose.

27 WARRANTY OARTEC ROWING SIMULATOR WARRANTY STATEMENT IV. Warranty Claims To make a warranty claim, take the following steps: (a) Contact Oartec to inform the problem with the Simulator. You will need to provide Oartec a clear description of the problem and your proof of purchase. If required, Oartec will provide you a return merchandise authorisation (RAN) number. Oartec can be contacted by or telephone as follows: info@oartec.com Oartec Head Office Australia Tel: Fax: (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. Any returns without a valid RAN number will not be accepted. Oartec will not be responsible for any damage during shipping. V. General (a) To the maximum extent permitted by law: Oartec shall not, in any event, be liable for any incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages; these warranties are in lieu of any other express or implied, including but not limited to, any warranty relating to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; and the duration of implied warranties is limited to the length of warranty specified in Paragraph I above. (b) This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights granted under local laws of your country. These rights may vary in different countries.