Vasa SwimErg - SwimErg Operation Troubleshooting

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Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
August 2022
PART 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
SWIMERG OPERATION
SYMPTOM: I don’t seem to get enough resistance. It seems too easy.
Remedy: (1) Adjust the damper door setting to a higher setting. Settings vary to 7 - #1 is low
resistance and #7 is a high resistance. (2) Dust (vacuum) the inlet and outlet areas. (See the
maintenance section on pg. 74).
SYMPTOM: The paddles (or handles) are hitting the idler pulley bracket when arms extend.
Remedy: (1) Add or increase the resistance level of stretch cord. Stretch cords restrict the travel of the
bench creating a drag; (2) Anchor the seat carriage & bench assembly to prevent movement. To keep
the bench stationary, use a webbing tie-down strap.
SYMPTOM: The seat carriage sticks or will not glide smoothly on the monorail.
Remedy: Dust and roller debris will accumulate on the rolling surface of the monorail. We recommend
routine cleaning of the monorail surface and the roller surface. See the seat carriage roller installation
and rotation instructions in this manual (pg. 76). NOTE: New seat rollers typically need to wear into and
conform to the monorail. As this happens, they will naturally emit some debris which will need to be
removed. Typical break-in takes between 25 - 200 repetitions.
SYMPTOM: The seat carriage is wobbly or loose.
Remedy: The upper seat rollers may have worn down and need to be replaced or rotated with the lower
two seat rollers. Move the bottom two seat rollers so they are closer to the monorail. See instructions
for seat roller installation and diagrams located in the maintenance section (pg. 76).
SYMPTOM: The padded bench feels wobbly or rattles.
Remedy: The bolts holding the bench onto the seat carriage may be loose and need tightening. Tighten
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between the bolt head and the seat carriage bracket in order to secure the bolts. (See assembly
instructions - pg.5.)
SYMPTOM: The seat carriage bumps the rear stanchion in between each stroke. How can I
eliminate this “bumpy ride”?
Remedy: (1) Increase the tempo of your stroke; (2) increase your force per stroke; (3) decrease the
level (thickness) of stretch cord; (4) anchor the seat carriage & bench assembly to prevent movement.
To keep the bench stationary, use a webbing tie-down strap or (5) if you weigh more than 200 lbs,
consider opening the damper door wider or putting a 1 – 2 inch thick block under the rear stanchion base
bar to reduce the slope angle of the monorail.
SYMPTOM: The drive cord does not rewind all the way or it does not rewind fast enough.
Remedy: The rewind shock cords will wear and lose their elastic return properties. Whenever the rewind
shock cord will not return quickly, or if the shock shows signs of wear, it is likely the shock cords need
replacing. The rewind shock cords can be inspected by removing the front cover of the Erg.
NOTE: if upon removing the front cover you discover that either shock cord is tangled around the drive
shaft and drive spool. You will need to cut the cords off and replace the drive cords and rewind cords
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