4.1 OPERATION
4.2 LEVELLING THE UNIT
Before starting to row, the unit should be leveled correctly, in order to allow gravity to stabilize the position of
the rower at the correct place. For leveling the unit, the height of the rear leg is adjustable by means of a black
knob. Turning the knob clockwise shortens the rear leg, and thus lowers the hind, turning it anti-clockwise raises
the rear end.
To level the unit correctly, proceed as follows:
Put the unit in its proper place where it is going to be used. Sit down on the seat and place your feet on the
stretcher. Then, without using the handle, sit in catch position, and push to and for with the legs quickly over a
distance of approx. 10 cm a couple of times. Gravity then causes the rower to arrive at the lowest point of the
bar. Properly leveled, the position of the center of the seat is then at approx. 30 cm from the rear of the main
bar. Your RP3 base unit now is ready for use.
When, while rowing, the main frame touches the front leg repeatedly, lower the rear by turning the knob
clockwise. When, on the contrary, the seat repeatedly touches the rear leg, raise the rear leg by turning the
knob anti-clockwise.
4.3 ADJUSTING THE BOAT SIMULATING CHARACTERISTICS
The “feel” of a racing shell depends upon a mixture of inertial forces and friction forces during the stroke
and recovery cycle, the type of oar and the inboard/outboard ratio used.
The ywheel assembly of the RP3 rowing simulator weighs 21.8 kgs, which is close to the average weight
per person of most racing shells, including the oars. To adjust the level of friction the central part of the fan
is covered by a disk and a sliding vane on top of the cage. With the combination of this disk and the vane
generally the RP3 can be made to give the same “feel” as a boat. Choose that combination that simulates
your boat closest.
If required bigger or smaller disks can be cut by the user from similar material to ne tune. Always use full disks
for adjustment of the level of friction, do not use louvers to throttle the fan at the inlet, as this will change the
friction characteristics of the fan. This then will lead to erroneous readings for power and all related parameters.
4.4 INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE
The interface and software will operate on any android and iOS devices.
You can download the App and instructions on the Google Play store or App Store.
4.5 ACTIONS PRIOR TO START-UP
Connect the interface with the Tablet by Bluetooth or with the USB cable.
4. ACTIONS PRIOR TO START
Note: The interface derives its energy from a power bank or
if connected to the USB port, no batteries are needed.
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