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product_id: 1390923
title: "Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine"
brand: "hci fitness"
price: "5287.63 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1390923-proteus-par-5500-commercial-club-series-rowing-machine
store_origin: TN
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# 16 resistance levels & preset programs Ergo seat with frictionless rollers Dual air + magnetic resistance Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine

**Brand:** hci fitness
**Price:** 5287.63 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚣‍♂️ Row Like a Pro, Train Like a Boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine by hci fitness
- **How much does it cost?** 5287.63 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1390923-proteus-par-5500-commercial-club-series-rowing-machine)

## Best For

- hci fitness enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hci fitness brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimized for Every Body:** Pivoting foot pedals with 5 adjustable levels for perfect rowing posture and maximum efficiency.
- • **Space-Smart & User-Friendly:** Folds easily for storage and features transport wheels for effortless mobility.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort Meets Durability:** Commercial-grade aluminum frame and padded ergo seat with dust-resistant rollers ensure smooth, long-lasting performance.
- • **Realistic 'On the Water' Rowing Experience:** Combines air resistance for authentic feel with smooth magnetic control for power.
- • **Precision Training with 16 Resistance Levels:** Advanced LCD display tracks your progress with 15 customizable workout programs.

## Overview

The Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine delivers a premium rowing workout by blending air and magnetic resistance for a true-to-life rowing sensation. Engineered with a commercial-grade aluminum frame and an ergonomic seat with frictionless rollers, it supports up to 280 pounds and offers 16 electronically controlled resistance levels. Its oversized LCD display and 15 preset programs provide detailed feedback and customizable training options, making it ideal for professional-level cardio and endurance training in any home or commercial gym setting.

## Description

Proteus PAR-5500 Exercise Rower Machine - Commercial Health Club SeriesThe Proteus PAR-5500 Rower offers agreat solution to maintaining great health. It is designed with the user in mind. Two types of resistance are available when it is being used. Air resistance, along with magneticresistance is combined to give the machine a realistic feel. This makes it feel like the user is actuallyrowing through water. The seat is designed in a mannerthat shows the manufacturer not only wanted to be effective, but also wants theuser to be comfortable. It isergonomically designed and mounted on rollers that are designed for minimumfriction. This unique design helps tokeep dust and dirt out of the mechanism so that the movement is not impairedand the machine is not damaged. Howthis Gym Equipment Benefits Your Health ClubYour clients will love the superbfunctionality and ease of use this machine provides. They will be able to work out in acomfortable position that maximizes benefit to the body.

Review: Love the machine, just have one issue - EDIT: I'm editing my original review up to 5 stars. The machine is great, and I found my error on how to get customer service. Looking again at the product page, I saw an "other products from HCI Fitness" link. HCI Fitness is in Seattle, and looks like who I'd contact to resolve any further service problems. It certainly isn't obvious from what's inside the box, but now I know and feel much more confident about the machine. Below is my original review: There is only one reason I'm not giving this product five stars. On my first workout on this machine, I got about 2/3 through when suddenly the computer displayed an "E-2" error. I tried power cycling the machine, but "E-2" came back. That's when I went to the manual to look for customer service. The only contact info of any kind that I found was the company website. The website URL is shared with "Zeta & Co" auto parts, and clicking through to Proteus Fitness revealed a pretty basic and Taiwan-based website. I could either call or email Taiwan. I chose email. To the company's credit, I received a response in 24 hours, with a Word doc with pictures on what I might look for to troubleshoot the E-2 error. As it turns out, in that time my husband unplugged and plugged the machine back in several times and the error cleared itself. We think it isn't a computer problem, but rather perhaps something with the magnetic resistance getting stuck that aborted the workout program. But what if it hadn't worked out? What if it's flawed in some way still? How would I get this machine fixed? They really need a U.S. customer service line or something that instills a little more confidence. We've had a couple error-free workouts on the machine since. The machine itself is fantastic... smooth mechanical operation, well-constructed. The workout programs are great. We especially like that they aren't fixed length... you can choose the workout profile and separately the workout time and one will scale to the other. So far, we're keeping the machine, but I'm checking desertcart's return policy so I know what I'm dealing with. If it remains error free before a return period is up, we'll probably roll the dice and keep it. We love it that much. If it craps out again, sadly it will have to go back to desertcart rather than have some reasonable repair path available.
Review: Low quality!! - Very low quality, broke within a couples of weeks. I would not recommend this item to either a commercial or residential user.

## Features

- Commercial-grade rowing machine with both air and magnetic resistance systems
- Combines "on the water" feel of air resistance with strength and smoothness of magnetic resistance
- Comfortable ergo seat with underside seat rollers for exceptional gliding
- Oversized, easy-to-read LCD display panel with 16 resistance levels
- 280-pound capacity; measures 96 x 31 x 19 inches (W x H x D); weighs 100 pounds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002NRFSS2 |
| Brand | HCI Fitness |
| Brand Name | HCI Fitness |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews |
| Display | LCD |
| Frame Material Type | Aluminum |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00689076629874 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 96"D x 19"W x 31"H |
| Item Weight | 100 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | HCI Fitness |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PAR5500 |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 100 Pounds |
| Metrics Measured | Calories Burned |
| Model Name | PAR-5500 |
| Model Number | PAR-5500 Club Series Rower |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Compact, Digital Monitor, Padded Seat |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 96"D x 19"W x 31"H |
| Resistance Mechanism | Air, Magnetic |
| Special Feature | Compact, Digital Monitor, Padded Seat |
| UPC | 689076629874 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HCI Fitness
- **Frame Material:** Aluminum
- **Item Weight:** 100 Pounds
- **Maximum Weight Recommendation:** 100 Pounds
- **Metrics Measured:** Calories Burned
- **Model Name:** PAR-5500
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 96"D x 19"W x 31"H
- **Resistance Mechanism:** Air, Magnetic
- **Special Feature:** Compact, Digital Monitor, Padded Seat

## Images

![Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fG45gZIdL.jpg)
![Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zuwiDZljL.jpg)
![Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71S42a4FhML.jpg)
![Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iBm9Cp9UL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to I get another cord to the porteus par 5500? It was lost in a move**
A: Try contacting the manufacturer.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the machine, just have one issue
*by K***L on December 2, 2009*

EDIT: I'm editing my original review up to 5 stars. The machine is great, and I found my error on how to get customer service. Looking again at the product page, I saw an "other products from HCI Fitness" link. HCI Fitness is in Seattle, and looks like who I'd contact to resolve any further service problems. It certainly isn't obvious from what's inside the box, but now I know and feel much more confident about the machine. Below is my original review: There is only one reason I'm not giving this product five stars. On my first workout on this machine, I got about 2/3 through when suddenly the computer displayed an "E-2" error. I tried power cycling the machine, but "E-2" came back. That's when I went to the manual to look for customer service. The only contact info of any kind that I found was the company website. The website URL is shared with "Zeta & Co" auto parts, and clicking through to Proteus Fitness revealed a pretty basic and Taiwan-based website. I could either call or email Taiwan. I chose email. To the company's credit, I received a response in 24 hours, with a Word doc with pictures on what I might look for to troubleshoot the E-2 error. As it turns out, in that time my husband unplugged and plugged the machine back in several times and the error cleared itself. We think it isn't a computer problem, but rather perhaps something with the magnetic resistance getting stuck that aborted the workout program. But what if it hadn't worked out? What if it's flawed in some way still? How would I get this machine fixed? They really need a U.S. customer service line or something that instills a little more confidence. We've had a couple error-free workouts on the machine since. The machine itself is fantastic... smooth mechanical operation, well-constructed. The workout programs are great. We especially like that they aren't fixed length... you can choose the workout profile and separately the workout time and one will scale to the other. So far, we're keeping the machine, but I'm checking Amazon's return policy so I know what I'm dealing with. If it remains error free before a return period is up, we'll probably roll the dice and keep it. We love it that much. If it craps out again, sadly it will have to go back to Amazon rather than have some reasonable repair path available.

### ⭐⭐ Low quality!!
*by J***. on December 27, 2015*

Very low quality, broke within a couples of weeks. I would not recommend this item to either a commercial or residential user.

### ⭐ 2 defective units
*by 3***R on January 6, 2012*

We really want this rower, have only heard good things about it, but through Amazon.com we received a defective unit. We opted to exchange it for another one in hopes that it was just a fluke. The second rower had the exact same defect problem. The slide rail was not manufactured to fit properly making it impossible to safely or easily use the vertical storage when the rower is not in use. Both of the units were refunded to us and a call tag for shipping was provided. That said, it took us hours to put these together and then take them apart and figure out how to get them back into the boxes just right for shipment. After all those hours and our effort, we *still* don't have a rower. NOT happy! But maybe someone else that has unlimited space and never has to put the slide rail upright will be.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-22*