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Original Series – Footboard: How to install the Commercial Footboard Upgrade kit

If you want to upgrade your Original, Original CityRow Connect, or Original Pro’s footboard by installing the Commercial Footboard Upgrade Kit, follow the steps below:

Diagram showing the footboard adjustment mechanism of an Original Series rower, with arrows indicating the adjustment points.

Step 1

Remove the Handle from the handle rests and place the handle in the full forward position.

Diagram showing a rowing machine with an arrow pointing to a component, indicating where to focus for adjustments or replacements.

Step 2

Remove the handle rest bolts and handle rests as shown.

Diagram of an Original Series rower showing footboard and handle positions with arrows indicating bolt removal areas.

Step 3

Remove side bolts fixing the footboard to the side rails as shown.

Illustration of a rowing machine footboard being removed, with an arrow indicating the direction of removal.

Step 4

Remove the old footboard as shown.

Diagram showing the removal of a footboard from an Original Series rower, with an arrow indicating the part to be removed.

Step 5

Install the new footboard as shown.

Illustration showing a rower's footboard with directional arrow indicating component removal.

Step 6

Replace the Handle Rests and Handle Rest Bolts as shown. Do not tighten the bolts yet – leave loose.

Diagram showing the placement of bolts and the handle mechanism on an Original Series rower.

Step 7

Reinstall the hardware fastening the footboard to the rails as shown and securely tighten.

Gently tighten the Handle Rest Bolts.
Do not overtighten or use power tools or Key Bracket damage may result.

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