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Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
August 2022
PART 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
VASA SWIMERG - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CLEAN MONORAIL - To remove dust and particles for a smoother ride of the seat carriage, and to
extend the life of the seat carriage rollers. Clean with mild soap & water and a clean rag (do NOT use
abrasive detergents). Mineral spirits can be used for grease and stain spots, then wash with clean water.
For deep staines, use a mild ScotchBrite™ pad.
Caution:
Do not use an abrasive detergent to clean the the monorail.
CLEAN SURFACES - Thoroughly dust off and clean entire machine with a soft cloth. Use a mild, non-
toxic or caustic cleaner on all metal parts.
Caution:
When cleaning the vinyl bench, paddles, handles, and other plastic parts, avoid
using cleaners and wipes that contain harsh alcohol or citrus based chemicals, as these
may lead to premature wear, aging and drying out or cracking of vinyl.
PADDLES & HANDLE WEAR - Inspect paddles (swim +/or kayak or canoe) and exercise handles for
wear on connection joints. If signs of wear, replace immediately.
STRETCH CORD WEAR - Inspect stretch cords for wear on cord or plastic clips. Treat stretch cords
with Armorall™ type protectant when tubes look dry or discolored. Rinse with fresh water if they have
been in contact with chlorinated water.
SEAT ROLLER CLEANING - Check the rollers for a buildup of dirt. If you see black specs on the rollers,
hold a damp rag (or rag with all purpose cleaner) up against the rollers as you slowly roll the bench back
and forth. This will rotate the rollers against the pad, removing the dirt. If you are unable to remove all
the dirt, you can use a ScotchBrite™ pad instead of a damp rag.
SEAT ROLLER INSTALLATION & ROTATION - Check the top seat rollers for wear. If top rollers
appear to be wearing more than bottom rollers, rotate the top rollers with the bottom rollers.
Detailed
instructions on page 75.
CLEANING AIR INLET/OUTLET SCREENS - Monitor the dust build-up on air inlet and outlet areas
(perforated metal located on the front assembly cover and under the damper door cover). Vacuum as
needed.
Diagrams and detailed instruction on page 76.
DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION - Apply a layer of lithium grease along the entire surface of the Drive
Shaft to prevent corrosion & rust.
Diagrams and detailed instruction on page 76.
DRIVE CORD REPLACEMENT - Worn drive cord should be replaced with new cord. Signs of wear
include fraying threads or any cuts in the cord. It is recommended to replace the Drive Cord Clips
and Rewind Shock Cord at the same time.
Visit vasatrainer.com for SwimErg replacement parts.
REWIND SHOCK CORD REPLACEMENT - The rewind shock cords will wear and lose their elastic
return properties. Whenever the drive cord will not return quickly, or show signs of wear, it is likely the
rewind shock cords need replacing. The rewind shock cords can be inspected by removing the front
cover of the Erg.
Visit vasatrainer.com for SwimErg replacement parts.
DRIVE CORD HOOK REPLACEMENT - Replacement of the drive cord hooks is needed if the
hooks break. It is also HIGHLY recommended when you replace the Drive Cord.
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LUBRICATION OF HARDWARE - Apply lithium grease or thick oil to all screw threads on all nuts &
bolts. This will help prevent corrosion and rust.
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