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2. To inspect the cords working inside the vertical frame, the lower rear cover must be removed. If
the SkiErg is mounted to a wall it must be removed for this inspection.
•Removethelowerrearcoverbyremovingthesixscrews.Thiswillexposethecordthatwinds
ontotheywheelspool,thehandlecordthatwindsontothespool(thisisaseparatecordfrom
the one attached to the handles), and the bungee cord.
•Haveahelperslowlypulltheskipolegriphandlesallthe
wayoutandobservetheconditionofthecords.Pullingthe
handles out will allow you to see the entire working length
of these three cords.
A Description of Cord Wear/Damage:
•Thecordsconsistofasolidbraid(notacoveringoverinner
fibers). Over time the surface will show “fuzzing.” If this
“fuzzing” becomes worse in a localized spot on the cord it
is time to replace the cord. See photo at right.
•Thebungeecordconsistsofelasticbersencasedina
braided covering. Some “fuzzing” of the covering is to be
expected, but once the white fibers are exposed the cord
should be replaced immediately.
Inspect the Fasteners
Check that all fasteners are tight and have not loosened during use. If your SkiErg is wall mounted,pay
particular attention to the wall mount fasteners.
PulleyBracket
PulleyHousing
Pulley
New
cord
Acceptable
wear.
Still
usable.
Excessive
wear.
Replace
cord.
Inspect the Top Bracket Pulleys
Check that the pulleys spin freely in the housings and
that the pulley housings swing freely in the pulley
brackets.
As needed
•CleansurfacesoftheSkiErg,includingoororoorstandbase,withanynon-abrasivehousehold
cleaner.DONOTsprayanyuidontothemonitor.
•Dustandlintcancollectinsideoftheywheelenclosure.Thisbuildupcanrestrictairowreducing
the resistance of the fan. The outer cover of the fan enclosure can be removed for cleaning by
removing the four screws connecting the cover halves. See illustrations at right.