OWNER'S MANUAL

JAR-5100
ROWER
To avoid possible
damage to this
Rower, please
follow the
instructions in this
manual.

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Thank you for making the Johnson Rower a part of your exercise and fitness
program. For years to come, you'll be able to rely on Johnson's craftsmans
and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals.

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The Johnson Rower should enable you to shape and monitor your workouts

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Increase your energy level

Increase cardiovascular and

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aerobic capacity
Increase lower body muscle

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strength
Decrease your overall percentage
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of body fat

Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or are alrea
in good shape, the Johnson Rower is designed to be an efficient, easy an
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fun way to achieve an enhanced level of fitness. You can step your way t
a slimmer and healthier body.

This Owner's Manual contains all the information you need to operate an
enjoy your Johnson Rower. Please read this Owner's manual in its entire
before getting onto the Johnson Rower and working out. So let's get starte
Take your time and have fun!

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S GENERAL GUIDELINES

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General Guidelines UNPACKING
Unpack your rower on a level flat surface where you will be using it. Veri
Assembly Instructions.........................................................................4 -8
that the following parts are included:

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Parts
Turning Screen Display On................................................................9 - 14

NER'S a.1 Main Frame b.1 Aluminum Rail

Important Safety Precautions................................................................15
c.1 Pedal Assembly d.1 Seat
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e.1 Seat Bracket f. 1 Console

g.1 Front Foot h.1 Rear Foot

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i.1 Rear Foot Position Plate
j.1 Seat Rail End Cap

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k.2 Seat Stop Bumper l.1 Seat Rail Rod
m.1 Hardware Pack

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J A R
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A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N

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Step A.
FRONT LEG ASSEMBLY (See Fig.1) Turn over the rail, fixed front
carriage stop using screw &
Step A. washers provided.

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Take the leg and insert into
Step B.

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one of the ends.
Slide the seat onto the beam
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Gently push the leg through
rail, be sure the notch of seat
carriage is Backward.
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the opening until the holes

Step C.
on top match the pre-drilled Fig.3
Fixed rear carriage stop.
holes in the leg insert (a

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Step D.
Fig.1 rubber mallet may be needed).
Place rubber caps on both
Step C.

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ends.
Affix the legs with allen-head
Step E.
screw.
Insert fix screw through the
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Step D.
hole of rear leg base and rail,
Place rubber end caps on both
put on nut plate then fasten
ends of leg.
fix screw to make rear leg be
steady.
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FEDAL FIXED PLATE ASSEMBLY (See Fig.2) Step F.

Step A.
Aim the four holes of pedal
bracket to the screw hole of
rail bottom side.
Step B.
Fix pedal bracket by using
washer and nylon nut.
Fig.4
Insert the end cap onto Rail
rear part.
Step G.
Put beam front part onto the
main frame U type fixed plate,
aim all holes position and use
connective Arbor and washer
NOTE to fix. (See Fig. 4)

Connective Arbor must be fasten as much as you can as it is used for main

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frame and beam connection and will support more outside strength.
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Step A. Step A.
Insert the pedal bar into the tube of pedal bracket in even length both side. Taking the plug cable of the
Step B. console and inserting to the
console mounting.

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Assemble Left & Right Side pedal.
Step B.

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Step C.
Using Washer and nylon nut to fasten. Insert the console to the
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Fig.6
console mounting bracket,
which attached on the front
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The washer using here is the more bigger size washer 3/8 x 23 mm. of frame.
Step C.

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Aim the two holes on sides of

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console to the bracket's two
screw holes, then use two

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bolts to secure.
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CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (See Fig.7)

Step A.
Insert two size "AA" 1.5V
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batteries or two Size "UM-3"

1.5V batteries into the battery
Compartment and make sure
that the polarity ("+" or "-") is
positioned as indicated in the
battery compartment.

Fig.7 Step B.
Install the two batteries in the
battery compartment.

Fig.5

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If you want to replace the new Tension Spring, please follow the steps NAME & CONTROL:
below:
Step A. Take off console, consold fixed plate and side cover in order.

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Step B. Take off the whole set defective tension spring assembly.

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Step C. Fetch the Spare Tnesion Spring Assembly, then identify the left Battery
cover
hand and right hand per the labels. Put the Tension Spring
NER'S Assembly on the Axle and stick the spring assembly rear part in
the axle slot.
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LCD
Step D. Turn the Tension Spring Assembly for 2.5~3 turns according to (Liquid
Crystal
the arrow direction on labels to make the springs has a efficient

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Display)

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spare power existed. Then screw on the bolts.
Step E. Use the same way to assemble another side spring.

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Then reassembled the side cover and console on.

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The Tension Spring Assembly are consisted of left side and right side.
Please must identify clearly. If you assemble the springs in wrong side,
then will make the springs be destoryed.
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Function:
1. TIMER ( Count-up & Coun-down)
2. SCAN
3. COUNT (Count-up & Count-down)
The Tension Spring 4. TOTAL (Total Counters)
A ssembly
fixed belt. 5. TEMPO (Cadence)
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 6. STROKES/MIN (STROKES PER MINUTE; Stroke speed
indication)
Fig.8 Fig.9 7. CALORIES (Calories consumption)

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Functions selection button.
(TIMER)(SCAN)COUNTTOTALTEMPOCALORIE TIME Feature:Occupies
1. a designed space of LCD to display steadily.
Set-up button. 2.Counts up from zero or can be set to count down.
(Used for TIMER, COUNT, TEMPO, and CLORIES functions.)
Spec: 1.
Count-up: 00:00-59:59, then go on timing from zero.
Set-down button.

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(Used for TIMER, COUNT, and TEMPO functions.) 2.Count-down: 1:00-59:00: To be set in minute

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TM

To start or stop the functions of TIMER, COUNT, TOTAL, TEMPO, and increment, counts by one second. Counts back to
CALORIES. zero with 12-second sound signal, push any key to
NER'S (If the ' ' appear on the upper-left of LCD display, all functions are ceased.)
To reset the values of TIMER, COUNT, TEMPO or CALORIE to zero.
stop beeping.
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Operation:Prees
1. MODE key to line up with 'TM' symbol flashing.
Auto Power On/Off:
2.Count-up: Push START/STOP button to start timing
1.The power will be automatically turned on when if
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(1) Push any button of computer; (2) Start using your rowing machine.

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2.The power will also be automatically shut off when if 3.Count-down: Depress START/STOP button to start
(1) Stop using your machine; (2) Timer functions is not working; timing from desired value after the given value was

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(3) No button ix depressed; for 256 seconds. set by pressing UP or DOWN key.
Battery information: NOTE
1.Open the battery cover at the back side of computer.
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SET sign have to appear upon the upper left of LCD whenever any value
2.Insert two pieces of battery (1.5V of "AA" or UM-3) into the battery case inside.
of functions will be set. The SET sign is controlled by START/STOP button
3.Removing the batteries will erase all functional values (including TOTAL function).
(TIMER function is ceased also).
To get the desired value faster just push UP or DOWN key a little longer.
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Only TIMER function can be actived continuously at power-off state.

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Feature:
Electronically calculates and displays the strokes
MIN
per minute in accordance with one rowing action.
TM

Spec:
The min. display is 6 and max. is 99 per minute.

Operation:
The value will be varied whenever you exercise,
but TIMER function have to be simultaneously
performing.
NOTE
The 'E' charactor will automatically show up if the value exceeds max 99
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Electronically accumulates the workable times from TOTAL Feature:
Automatically accumulates all workable strokes

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zero or decrease the desired digits or zero. both count-up and count-down.
Spec: 1.
Count-up: 0-9999, then keep on counting from zero. Spec:
0-9999, then returns to zero from 9999.
Count-down: 10-9990: To be set in ten digits Operation:Lines
1. down the''indicator with TOTAL by pushing
2.increment, Counts bake by one strokes. Push any MODE button.

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key to stop sounding when the given value counts 2.Starts accumulation after the START/STOP button

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down to zero. is depressed.

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1. MODE button to have '
' indicator flashed.
3.This TOTAL function keeps a permanent record
and be reset by briefly removing batteries.
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2.Count-up: Push RESET button to return digits to

zero, then push START/STOP key before exercise.
TEMPO Feature:
Pace you with an audible beep which is
Count-up: Get the desired stroke digits's by pushing

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automatically converts from the given digits per

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UP or DOWN button before push STAET/STOP
minute.
button to start rowing.

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Spec:
From between 6 and 99, choose and register the
digits which is the times you want to row in one
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minute.
The 'E' charactor will automatically show up if the value exceeds max.
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99 per minute. Once the '' indicator is flashing by pushing MODE

Operation:
button, depress START/STOP button before the
desired value is set by UP or DOWN by pushed.
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NOTE
If the value is zero by depressing RESET button, there will be no one
sound signal when COUNT function is counting.

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Feature:
Automatically calculates calories consumption I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S

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burned by per rowing action.
Spec:
There are 5 positions could be chosen according
to owner's different tension of Shock Absorb WARNING
(Hydraulic). To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the important safety precauti

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1.have the ' indicator flashed by pushing MODE
Operation:To before using this equipment.

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button before the desired postion to be set by
1.Read all instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
NER'S pressing UP button.
2.Push RESET button to return the value to zero, then 2.Use this equipment only as described in this Owner's Manual.
3.Position the Rower on a level surface. The electric monitor must be o
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press START/STOP key before exercise.

of direct sunlight or the LCD display may be damaged.
4.Inspect and tighten all parts before using this equipment. Replace any w

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parts immediately.
SCAN Feature:
Automatically scans the values of COUNT, TOTAL, 5.Keep hands away from moving parts.
TEMPO and CALORIES. To update your progress

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6.Keep small children away from this equipment during use.

without pressing MODE button each time. 7.Wear appropriate workout attire, including running or aerobic shoes, w
using the rower.
Spec:
Values display in turn 4 seconds.
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Operation:
When TIMER function is performing, press MODE WARNING
key to have the "SCAN" symbol appeared. Before beginning any exercise program, always consult your physician.
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you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, s

exercising and consult your physician before continuing.

NOTE
If any value is needed renewing, push START/STOP button
' and have '
indicator lined up with the very function by pushing MODE button.

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