19
Troubleshooting
Fault
Probable Cause
Solution
Water changes color
or becomes cloudy.
Rower is in direct
sunlight or has not
had water treat-
ment.
Change rower location to reduce direct
exposure to sunlight. Add water treatment
or change tank water as directed in the
water treatment section of this manual.
Consider using distilled water to refill tank.
Knocking noise from
inside the control
arm while training,
especially when
changing directions.
Chain requires
tightening or
adjustment.
Open inspection plate located on front of
control arm and check tension using a
screwdriver or other tool. Use the chain
tensioning bolts located at the rear of the
control arm to tighten or adjust as
needed. The chain should have approx 3mm
of slack when properly adjusted. See P.7
for details.
Handle slip during
hard training.
PK tank belt
requires
tightening.
Remove large inspection plate next to the
tank, insert a long tool to push the rear
end cap out from the inside, exposing the
Tank Belt Tensioning Bolt. Loosen tank
bolts slightly. Remove upper rubber belt
cover to expose the PK belt. Tighten the
Tank Tensioning Bolt until the Belt is too
tight to be twisted from side to side more
than 45 degrees by hand. See P.17/18 for
details
Handle is loose
(either left or right)
and cannot be
retightened.
Aluminum crank
arm threads are
stripped.
Contact service center for replacement.
Then check weekly as recommended.
IPM screen
illuminates, but does
not register when
rowing.
Loose or failed
connection/Sensor
gap too wide (see
erratic computer
display).
Check that the computer lead is connected
properly. If connected properly check
sensor gap. Contact your local service
center if this fails to address the problem.
IPM does not
illuminate after
battery installation.
Batteries installed
incorrectly or need
replacing.
Reinstall batteries in correct position and
try again. If the LCD screen fails to
illuminate, try rotating the batteries
slightly in the computer. If this fails,
contact your local service center.
IPM is erratic/slow
while displaying RPM
and WATTS
Gap between
sensor and
magnetic ring is
too wide.
Remove inspection plate and check sensor
gap and that magnetic ring is not wobbly.
