Vasa SwimErg - Part 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting; Maintenance of Your Vasa SwimErg

32 August 2022
Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
PART 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
WARNING
Use of the Vasa SwimErg in
humid, chlorinated, or salt
air environments will void the
lifetime guarantee.
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PART 3 - MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VASA SWIMERG
Regular maintenance of your Vasa SwimErg is an important component of years of enjoyable, functional,
and safe use of your machine. Maintenance requirements will vary considerably depending on how much
use your Vasa SwimErg gets. Please read the following guidelines carefully as these recommendations are
made to help you maintain your Vasa SwimErg most effectively. Follow the maintenance steps suggested
on the next page based on the amount of use.
HIGH CHLORINE & HIGH HUMIDITY = HIGH MAINTENANCE
Unfortunately, steel does not fare well in humid, highly chlorinated environments at pool-side or outside in
humid, salty ocean air. If your Vasa SwimErg is located in such inhospitable environments, it is extremely
important for you to perform the maintenance steps on the next page at least once each month.
If you use your Vasa SwimErg on the deck of a pool, be sure to place a rubber mat under the machine to
prevent it from slipping and to prevent contact with water from the pool. DO NOT use the SwimErg directly
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STORAGE OF YOUR VASA SWIMERG
We recommend storing your Vasa SwimErg in a dry, indoor environment, away from a humid and/
or chlorinated climate. The Vasa SwimErg is not designed to be left outdoors in the elements of direct
sunlight, rain, or ocean air. If you must leave your Vasa SwimErg outdoors, either cover completely with
a waterproof cover* or remove the Power Meter, padded bench and seat carriage assembly, the paddles/
handles, and the stretch cords and take them inside. Cover the rest of the machine with a waterproof
cover* or tarp to minimize moisture collection on the metal parts.
SECURING THE VASA SWIMERG IN SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Schools and teams may want to keep their Vasa SwimErgs set up in the gym or training facility, yet will not
want to risk injury to students, vandalism or theft of key parts. We suggest that you remove the Power
Meter, padded bench and seat carriage assembly, the paddles/handles, and the stretch cords and lock
these in a safe place between training sessions. A cover also works well to deter unauthorized use. See
PART 2 for more information on how to make your Vasa SwimErg tamper-resistant.