MERACH MR-R11 Air Rowing Machine

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MODEL: MR-R11

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Contents

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• Safety Instructions
• Specifications
• Parts & Accessories List
• Parts Tool List
• Installation Guide
• Product Operation Guide
• Instruction of Monitor
• APP Setup Instruction
• Warm-up
• Warranty Information

Safety Instructions

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• Safe and effective training can only be achieved if the machine is properly assembled, properly maintained and used. Make sure all users are familiar with all warnings and precautions of this machine.
• Please consult your physician to determine if you have any medical or physical conditions that could put your health and safety at risk or prevent you from using the equipment properly. Your physician's advice is essential if you are taking medication that affects your heart rate, blood pressure, or cholesterol level.
• Please always pay attention to your body signals; improper use of the machine may affect your health. If you experience any symptoms (including headache, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, or any discomfort), stop exercising immediately and consult your physician, get the permission before training again.
• Please use this machine on stable and horizontal ground level, and put a protective layer on the floor or carpet to prevent floor damage. Make sure the distance between the machine and each obstacle is at least 2.0 ft (0.6m).
• Please wear sports clothes, sports shoes, or other proper clothes. Loose-fitting clothing is not recommended, as loose clothing may get caught in the machine, hindering operation and possibly causing an injury.
• Please follow the instructions in this manual to use this machine. Please stop using and operating immediately when you find any defective parts or hear any abnormal sound. Make sure all issues are resolved before using it again.
• The safe use of the machine can only be guaranteed if regular maintenance and repairs are undertaken, and worn out and broken parts are changed.
• Please check all screws and nuts are properly tightened before using the machine. Always keep children and pets away from the machine. The machine is for adult use only.
• This machine is only for home use. The maximum user weight is 350lbs/158kg and maximum user height of 195cm/6.7 feet.
• The overall performance of the machine and all moving parts must be checked regularly to ensure the safety of the machine.
• Keep children away from the machine. The equipment is not for children to use or play with. They can injure themselves accidentally.

Care & Maintenance

• Do not store the machine in a place exposed to direct sunlight, wind and rain, or with high humidity. If needed, please pack the machine to keep children away from touching or playing with it.
• Please check if there are rust or cracks after long-term storage.
• Please understand that for consumable parts, wear and tear may also occur even with proper maintenance.
• For long-term use of this machine, please wipe the dust regularly. Do not water it directly, or wipe with gasoline, abrasive powder, etc. Otherwise, it might cause cracks on the parts or main body, electric shock or fire. Please use a dilute neutral detergent for maintenance.

Precautions before Use:

• Slide Rail: Before sitting on the machine, please first check if the seat wheels and slide rail are free of dust and foreign bodies. Small objects can obstruct the seat wheels and slide rails and damage their surface. The slide rails must be checked for debris before each use and cleaned regularly.
• Fasteners: The bolts need to be checked for tightness at the end of the first month after use and every 12 months.
• Placement: When storing your rowing machine vertically, choose a suitable location. Choose a flat surface to use your rower on to avoid shaking and premature wear.

[Warning Symbol] Before starting any training, please consult your physician, especially for those who are over 35 years old or with pre-existing health conditions. Please read all instructions before using the machine.

Specifications

A diagram of the MERACH Air Rowing Machine shows the following labeled parts: Mian Frame, Monitor, Pulling Handle, Adjustable Foot Pedal, Cushion, Silde Raile, Support Plate.

Parts & Accessories List

Please check if all parts and accessories are in the package firstly.

• #1 Main Frame x1: The central structure of the rowing machine, including the seat rail and resistance unit.
• #11 Silde Rail x1: The long rail on which the seat moves.
• #2 Front Foot Tube x1: The front support structure with foot placement.
• #3 Long Support Plate x1: A long metal plate for structural support.
• #4 Short Support Plate x1: A shorter metal plate for structural support.
• AA Battery x2: Two AA batteries for the monitor.
• Screw&Kit x1: A package containing various screws and bolts for assembly.
• User Manual x1: This document.

Parts Tool List

STEP 1

• #92 Flat Head Hexagon Socket Screws M16*15 x4
• #108 Flat Washer 13*6.5 x4
• #128 Spring Washer M6*1.5 x4
• #125 Allen Key 4*4 x1

STEP 2

• #92 Flat Head Hexagon Socket Screws M16*15 x4
• #108 Flat Washer 13*6.5 x4
• #128 Spring Washer M6*1.5 x4
• #125 Allen Key 4*4 x1

Installation Guide

Step 1:

A. Assemble the Long Support Plate (#3) and Short Support Plate (#4) on the Front Foot Tube (#2) with four Flat Head Hexagon Socket Screws (#92), Flat Washer (#108) and Spring Washer (#128).

NOTE: Please note the order of the Long Support Plate (#3) and Short Support Plate (#4).

A diagram shows the Front Foot Tube (#2), Long Support Plate (#3), and Short Support Plate (#4) being connected using screws (#92), washers (#108, #128), and an Allen Key (#125).

Step 2:

A. As shown in Figure A, remove the packaging auxiliaries tube from the fan of Main Frame (#1).

B. Assemble the Front Foot Tube (#2) on the Main Frame (#1) with four Flat Head Hexagon Socket Screws (#92), Flat Washer (#108) and Spring Washer (#128).

NOTE: The wheel of the front foot tube is forward.

Figure A shows the fan housing of the Main Frame (#1) with a packaging tube.

Figure B shows the Main Frame (#1) and Front Foot Tube (#2) being assembled with hardware (#92, #108, #128) using the Allen Key (#125).

Step 3:

A. As shown in Figure A, one person catches the Pedal Webbing (#76) of the Main Frame (#1) to lift it up with both hands.

B. Another person raises the Silde Rail (#11) up.

C. Align the bottom groove of the Track Lower Cover (#38) on the Silde Rail (#11) with the Connecting Axle (#59) of the main frame between the foot pedals.

D. Apply force downward to complete the assembly as shown in Figure B.

NOTE:

• Disconnecting or connecting the Silde Rail (#11) requires at least two people.
• To prevent injuries, keep fingers and hands away from the folding mechanism.

Figure A illustrates lifting the main frame and slide rail. Figure B shows the completed assembly.

Product Operation Guide

Wind Wheel Adjustment

Adjust the wind resistance and control the speed by toggling the mesh adjustment piece.

Tilt upward to increase resistance and slow down the speed.

Tilt downward to decrease resistance and speed up.

The higher the number, the greater the resistance; the lower the number, the lower the resistance.

Foot Pedal Adjustment

There are various positions for placing your feet. Before starting your training, please adjust the foot pedals correctly.

1. Open the Velcro, release the foot strap, and place your feet through the strap onto the foot pedal.
2. Adjust the height of the foot pedal up or down until the heel is supported, and the strap is positioned at the widest part of your foot.
3. Tighten the strap and secure the Velcro in place.

Diagrams show the foot pedals with straps and adjustment options.

Storage Instructions

After disassembling the slide rail and main frame, store them in a place near a wall, away from children and pets (Figure A).

NOTE: During transportation or storage, place the tail end of the slide rail facing downwards to avoid injury.

Figure A shows the recommended upright storage position against a wall. Figure B shows a non-recommended storage position (indicated by a red circle and slash).

Transportation and Storage

When transporting or storing, please refer to figures a, b, c for placement, and be cautious as the seat cushion may slide off.

Recommended storage/transportation positions are shown in Figure a, Figure b, and Figure c, with the slide rail angled downwards in Figures b and c. Incorrect positions are shown with red circles and slashes.

Instruction of Monitor

Button Functions

• SET: Press once to increase by one; long press for rapid setting increase.
• MODE: 1. Used for function confirmation and setting confirmation. 2. Acts as a pause button in Exercise Mode.
• RESET: 1. In function selection mode, returns to the previous function. 2. In setting mode, clears the current setting value. 3. In pause mode, returns to the standby interface. 4. Long press for 3 seconds performs a complete reset, clearing all current exercise data except for the TOTAL STROKES value.

The TOTAL STROKES value is automatically cleared when the power is disconnected.

Function Descriptions

Instructions for Use

1. Power On: After the electronic display is powered on (or by pressing MODE/RESET for 3 seconds), a 2-second BUZZER beep, and a 2-second full LCD display, the device enters standby mode.
2. Standby Mode: After powering on, the electronic display enters standby mode, cycling through MANUAL, INTERVAL, TARGET, TIME, TIME/500m, DISTANCE, CALORIE, PULSE, SPM, WATT, TOTAL STROKES, STROKES in SCAN mode, displaying each for 1 second. In standby mode, if no key is pressed, no RPM signal is received, and no heartbeat signal is input, the device enters sleep mode after 4 minutes.
3. Exercise Completion Screen: After completing exercise, the meters display "STOP" blinking. The electronic display shows the exercise completion values, cycling through the window for 5 seconds, displaying real-time pulse values. Pressing the MODE KEY allows another exercise session. Pressing the RESET KEY returns to the standby screen. If no key is pressed or exercise is not resumed within 4 minutes, the display returns to the standby screen.
4. Exercise Pause Screen: During exercise, pressing the MODE key pauses all calculations on the electronic display, and the PULSE shows real-time heartbeat values. While paused, pressing the MODE key resumes counting. Pressing the RESET KEY during pause returns to the standby screen. If no key is pressed or the exercise is not resumed within 4 minutes, the display returns to the standby screen.
5. VR Adjusting Display Screen: In standby and exercise modes, press the SET button to enter the resistance display screen. The display shows the current resistance value "LEVEL 01~10" (LEVEL 01). The resistance value will change as VR is adjusted (LEVEL 05). Press the SET key again to exit the resistance adjustment screen and return to the standby or exercise screen. In the exercise screen, enter resistance adjustment without affecting exercise functionality; exercise values continue counting. Diagrams show LEVEL 01 and LEVEL 05 displays.

MANUAL Mode

When in standby, enter MANUAL function upon RPM signal input. Alternatively, in standby mode, press the MODE button twice to activate MANUAL function. All values start counting display based on calculation values, and in a shared window, the display switches every 5 seconds. During exercise execution, if no keys are pressed and no signals are input, enter standby mode after 4 minutes. Figures 1-5 show various MANUAL mode displays.

INTERVAL Mode

In standby mode, press MODE KEY, then SET to switch and select INTERVAL function. Press MODE KEY to enter INTERVAL function selection. Figures 6-11 show INTERVAL mode displays.

• (1) INTERVAL 10/20: Press SET to switch and select 10/20. Press MODE KEY to start; "READY" blinks, followed by a 3-second countdown. After READY, "WORK 01/08" displays, with TIME counting down for 10 seconds. Then "REST 01/08" displays, with TIME counting down for 20 seconds. In the last 3 seconds of rest, "READY" blinks. This cycle repeats until "WORK 08/08" is displayed.
• (2) INTERVAL 20/10: Similar to 10/20, but with 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest. Figures 12-17 show displays for INTERVAL 20/10 and CUSTOM modes.
• (3) INTERVAL CUSTOM: Select CUSTOM function, then press MODE KEY to enter setting. Set ROUND (01-99), WORK TIME (0:05-10:00), and REST TIME (0:05-10:00). The LCD screen shows "READY" blinking, followed by a 3-second countdown. Then "WORK 01/XX" and "REST 01/XX" display, counting down according to set times. This repeats until the end screen.

TARGET Mode

In standby mode, press MODE KEY, then SET to switch and select TARGET function. Press MODE KEY to enter selection.

• (1) TARGET TIME: Select TARGET TIME function, press MODE KEY to start setting. Display shows "SET" and TIME window blinks 0:00. Press SET to set target time (0:00 to 99:00). Press MODE KEY to confirm and enter exercise mode. LCD screen shows "TARGET" and "TIME" interactively. Figures 24-25 show TARGET TIME displays.
• (2) TARGET DISTANCE: Select TARGET DISTANCE function. Display shows TARGET constantly lit, DISTANCE window blinks. Press MODE KEY to start setting. Display shows "SET", DISTANCE window blinks 0. Press SET to set target distance (0 to 9990). Press MODE KEY to confirm. LCD screen shows "TARGET" and "DISTANCE" interactively. Figures 26-29 show TARGET DISTANCE displays.
• (3) TARGET CALORIES: Select TARGET CALORIES function. Display shows TARGET constantly lit, CALORIES window blinks. Press MODE KEY to start setting. Display shows "SET", CALORIES window blinks 0. Press SET to set target CALORIES (0 to 9990). Press MODE KEY to confirm. LCD screen shows "TARGET" and "CALORIES" interactively. Figures 30-33 show TARGET CALORIES displays.
• (4) TARGET STROKES: Select TARGET STROKES function. Display shows TARGET constantly lit, STROKES window blinks. Press MODE KEY to start setting. Display shows "SET", STROKES window blinks 0. Press SET to set target STROKES (0 to 9990). Press MODE KEY to confirm. LCD screen shows "TARGET" and "STROKES" interactively. Figures 34-37 show TARGET STROKES displays.
• (5) TARGET PULSE: Select TARGET PULSE function. Display shows TARGET constantly lit, PULSE window blinks. Press MODE KEY to start setting. Display shows "SET", PULSE window displays preset value 100 blinking. Press SET to set target PULSE (30 to 230). Press MODE KEY to confirm. LCD screen shows "TARGET" and "PULSE" interactively. Figures 38-41 show TARGET PULSE displays.

VR Calibration Mode:

In standby mode, press "MODE+RESET" for 3 seconds to enter VR Calibration Mode.

The TIME window displays "L", and the DISTANCE window shows the current actual VR AD value (Figure 42). Adjust the VR to the first segment and press ENTER to confirm.

After confirming the VR value for the first segment, the TIME window displays "H", and the DISTANCE window shows the current actual VR AD value (Figure 43). Adjust the VR to the highest segment and press ENTER to confirm.

After setting the VR values for the first and highest segments, the electronic display will restart, dividing the set values into 10 equal segments.

APP Setup Instruction

Download and use of MERACH

Our customer can get a 180-day MERACH membership. Please contact support@merach.com after receiving the product to get an exclusive redemption code. Please include your order ID and MERACH app Username.

1. To download the MERACH app, scan the QR code or search "MERACH" in the Apple App Store® or Google Play Store.

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2. Open the MERACH app. Log In or Sign Up.

3. Follow the in-app instructions to set up your device.

Download and use of KINOMAP

1. To download the Kinomap app, scan the QR code or search "Kinomap" in the Apple App Store® or Google Play Store.

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2. Open the Kinomap app. Log In or Sign Up.

3. Select the corresponding fitness equipment.

4. Turn on Bluetooth, and choose Merach.

5. Select the type of machine, and find the Model.

6. Start training and explore different workout methods.

Warm-up

Do stretches before exercising. Warm muscles are easier to stretch, so start with a 5-10 minute warm-up, then do some stretches shown below - 5 times, 10 seconds or more per leg. Do it again after the workout.

1. Stretch down: Bend your knees slightly, slowly bend your body forward, relax your back and shoulders, and try to touch your toes with your hands. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 3 times (see Figure 1).
2. Seated hamstring stretch: Sit with one leg straight. Bring the other leg in so that it is snug on the inside of the straightened leg. Try to touch your feet with your hand's toe. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg (see Figure 2).
3. Calf and Achilles tendon stretch: Stand with both hands against the wall or a tree, put one foot behind another. Keep the back leg straight and your heel on the ground, lean toward a wall or a tree. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg (see Figure 3).
4. Quadriceps stretch: Reach back with your right hand, grab your right foot and slowly pull it toward your hips until you feel the muscles in the front of your thigh tense. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg (see Figure 4).
5. Sartorius (inner thigh muscle) stretch: Sit with your feet facing each other and your knees facing out. Grab your feet with both hands and pull toward your groin. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 3 times (see Figure 5).

Note: This machine is full body training equipment, please follow the above steps to warm up.

Illustrations show five different stretching poses.

Warranty Information

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Terms & Policy

The MERACH products are premium in material, craftsmanship, and service. MERACH 1-year limited warranty is effective from the date of purchase.

MERACH will replace defective products based on eligibility. Refunds are available to the original purchasers of our products within the first 30 days of purchase. This warranty extends only to personal use, doesn't apply to commercial, rental, or any other uses for which the product is not intended. There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each product.

This warranty is non-transferable. MERACH is not responsible for any damages, losses or inconveniences caused by equipment's failure, user's negligence, user's abuse, or improper operation that does not follow the included user manual.

This warranty does not apply to the following situations:

• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration or vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years old.

MERACH and its subsidiaries are only responsible for damages caused by the intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the above disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

All expressed and implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited to the period of the limited warranty.

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You can enjoy an additional 12-month warranty. Activate your warranty by sending the product's model name via register@merach.com, or log onto merachfit.com/pages/warranty and enter your order number (i.e. Amazon) within the first 14 days of purchase to register for the extended warranty. If you are unable to provide the order number, please type a short note in the order number field along with the date you received your product.

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