Vasa SwimErg - Setting the Resistance

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Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
August 2022
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DA M PE R D OO R
Figure A
SETTING #1
(door closed)
Lowest/Easiest
SETTING #7
(door open)
Highest/Hardest
Damper door
setting number
Lock door = turn clockwise
Unlock door = turn counter-clockwise
SETTING #
1
KNOB:
Lock/Unlock
1
Figure B
PART 2 - Using the SwimErg
2.2. SETTING THE RESISTANCE
TheywheelandthedamperdoorworkinconcerttoaffecttheresistanceyouwillfeelusingtheVasa
SwimErg. The stetch cords are used to restrict the distance the bench travels on the monorail, and are
not intended as resistance cords.
FLYWHEEL
Theairowresistanceoftheywheelsimulatestheresistanceofwater-theharderyoupull,themore
resistance you feel.
DAMPER DOOR
Youcanadjusttheairowresistancebychangingthe
opening of the damper door on the front of your Vasa
SwimErg.Thelowestsetting“1”(doorfullyclosed)provides
theleastresistanceandsetting“7”(doorfullyopen)
provides the most resistance. Setting #1 is similar to going
WITH the current and Setting #7 is similar to going AGAINST
a strong current.
To adjust the damper door / change resistance level:
1. Unlock knob - turn counter-clockwise
2. Lift/Lower door (Settings: 1=easiest / 7=hardest)
3. Lock knob - turn clockwise