34 August 2022
Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
PART 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
VASA SWIMERG - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
To keep your Vasa SwimgErg working at its best, please follow the suggested maintenance schedule. The
chart below outlines a general plan based on hours of use. The following pages will provide more details on
each step.
Replacement parts can be purchased at www.vasatrainer.com or by calling us directly at 1-802-872-7101
TEAM / CLUB USE
10+ hours per week
(Heavy Use)
PERSONAL / HOME USE
Less then 10 hours per week
(Light to Moderate Use)
DAILY 1. Clean monorail N/A
WEEKLY
1. Clean entire machine.
2. Inspect paddles/handles.
3. Inspect stretch cords (tubing and clips).
4. Apply Armoral or similar rubber protectant
to stretch cords.
1. Clean monorail.
MONTHLY
1. Repeat WEEKLY steps.
2. Check the seat rollers for dirt buildup.
3. Monitor dust/dirt buildup in air inlet & outlet
areas. Vacuum as needed.
4. Monitor drive shaft & lubricate with lithium
grease as needed.
1. Clean entire machine.
2. Inspect paddles/handles.
3. Inspect stretch cords (tubing and clips).
4. Apply Armoral or similar rubber protectant
to stretch cords.
3 MONTHS
1. Repeat MONTHLY maintenance.
2. Inspect drive cord & clips for wear.
Replace as needed.
3. Inspect rewind shock cord for wear.
Replace as needed.
- IN HARSH or HUMID ENVIRONMENTS -
4. Apply lithium grease to screw threads
on all nuts & bolts. This will help prevent
corrosion and rust.
1. Repeat MONTHLY maintenance.
2. Check the seat rollers for dirt buildup.
3. Monitor dust/dirt buildup in air inlet & outlet
areas. Vacuum as needed.
4. Monitor drive shaft & lubricate with lithium
grease as needed.
6 MONTHS
1. Repeat MONTHLY and 3 MONTH
maintenance.
2. Replace two AA batteries in monitor.
1. Repeat MONTHLY and 3 MONTH
maintenance.
2. Inspect drive cord & clips for wear.
Replace as needed.
3. Inspect rewind shock cord for wear.
Replace as needed.