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Vasa Kayak Ergometer User’s Manual

August 2015

PART 2 - Using the Vasa Kayak Ergometer 

SUPERVISING CHILDREN

We recommend supervising children at all times while using the Vasa Kayak Ergometer. Please review the 

Safety Reminders and Getting On and Off Safely in this section with all children who will use the Vasa 

Kayak Ergometer.

In addition, we recommend that children should train with or be instructed by a parent or coach when-

ever possible.  This will help reduce the chance of injury.  It also can be more motivating and fun.

SECURING YOUR VASA KAYAK ERGOMETER IN A PUBLIC SETTING

If your Vasa Kayak Ergometer is left in a public area, you may wish to secure or vandal-proof it to avoid 

unauthorized use.  We recommend the following: 

1. Remove any drive cord attachment (handles or kayak shaft).  Store these and any other accessories 

in a secure place. 

2. To deter unwanted use and protect your investment, keep your Vasa Kayak Ergometer covered 

when not in use.  Covers are available at www.vasatrainer.com. 

3. Store the Vasa Kayak Ergometer in a dry, secure room or closet.  Avoid storing it in a humid, 

chlorine or salt-air environment.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE -

 See your Doctor before beginning any exercise program.

CAUTION: Before exercising with the Vasa Kayak Ergometer or any other form of exercise, please 

check with your physician first.  This is especially important if you are overweight, if you have been 

inactive for awhile, if you have injuries, or if you have any history of heart disease in your family.  If 

you are over 35, it’s a good idea to perform an exercise stress test with a qualified physician before 

you begin training.  Training with the Vasa Kayak Ergometer can be vigorous and demanding.  We 

suggest that you be in good health to achieve the best results.

Summary of Contents for KayakErg

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...esistance Settings 12 13 Using the Vasa Power Meter 14 26 Power Meter Summary of Functions 27 Training Log 28 Training Notes 29 PART 3 Maintenance Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance Instructions 30 33 Tro...

Page 3: ...at 1 VE K1SEAT Monorail 1 16 AL Rear Low Stanchion 1 VE K2 Foot Brace 1 VE K FB OPTIONAL Power Meter 1 VM 1 VM 1 ANT PM Mounting Bracket 1 VE 1 MMB KIT Goose Neck 1 VE K3 FRONT END ASSEMBLY OPPOSITE V...

Page 4: ...8 Thin Nylon Insert Nut SS 18PS 8 Knob for Kayak Bracket Lock Bolt VE K KNOB 2 Kayak Bracket Lock Bolt VE K LB 2 K1 Seat Side Plate VE KS 2 2 K1 Seat Mounting Bracket VE KS 3 1 K1 Kayak Molded Seat VE...

Page 5: ...f holes on one end of the monorail It does NOT matter which end you insert into the rear stanchion as the second set of holes are not used STEP 2 INSTALL MOUNTING BOLTS Slide the head of the lock bolt...

Page 6: ...o tighten set screw on bracket NOTE Press in the rear cover to allow more clearance for 2 1 2 bolt STEP 5 INSTALL K1 SEAT Align 2 holes on K1 Seat Plate with 2 Lock Bolts closer to rear stanchion Inst...

Page 7: ...STEP 10 INSTALL MONITOR MOUNTING BRACKET Attach the Velcro strap with the monitor mounting bracket to the front end monorail sleeve Connect the connection cables to correct ports R connection end int...

Page 8: ...____ DATE OF INVOICE ____________ If you have any questions at this point with the assembly please contact us US Canada call us toll free at 1 800 488 VASA International call us at 1 802 872 7101 E Ma...

Page 9: ...s they could strike the Power Meter or front assembly causing damage or injury Always gently return the paddle shaft or handles to the ready position on the front assembly 1 Take the kayak paddle shaf...

Page 10: ...er to avoid injury to yourself or damage to your Vasa Kayak Ergometer Please follow this pre flight safety check prior to using your Vasa Kayak Ergometer DO NOT let go of the PADDLE SHAFT while the dr...

Page 11: ...or kayak shaft Store these and any other accessories in a secure place 2 To deter unwanted use and protect your investment keep your Vasa Kayak Ergometer covered when not in use Covers are available...

Page 12: ...feel using the Vasa Kayak Ergometer FLYWHEEL The airflow resistance of the flywheel simulates the resistance of water the harder you pull the more resistance you feel DAMPER DOOR You can adjust the a...

Page 13: ...wer due to physiological and biomechanical efficiency and this setting will likely be different depending on the individual s body and training The Power Meter calculates power by sampling the force a...

Page 14: ...THE POWER METER Each time after you install the connection cables you must power OFF by pushing the ON OFF button wait for delayed beep power ON This process will allow for the PM to communicate accur...

Page 15: ...ROKE There are two main display modes on the Power Meter PM BASIC MODE and STROKE MODE Figures D and E When the PM is first turned on it will automatically enter Basic Mode Both Basic Mode and Stroke...

Page 16: ...STANCE the PM will continue to retain data see page 32 for full details BASIC MODE Basic Mode has three sub displays PACE Power and Calories These sub displays give you more specific information about...

Page 17: ...play the fields are as follows Top ELAPSED TIME since start of workout Second TOTAL METERS since start of workout Third PACE per 500 METERS for the last stroke Kayak Bottom Right STROKE POWER watts fo...

Page 18: ...o get into STROKE MODE press and hold the blue Shift button then press and release the Stroke down arrow button Figure H Stroke Mode has three sub displays Average Force Maximum Force and Stroke Lengt...

Page 19: ...e start of workout Second STROKE RATE in strokes per minute Third STROKE POWER watts for the last stroke Bottom Right AVERAGE FORCE1 for right side Bottom Left AVERAGE FORCE1 for left side 1 average f...

Page 20: ...e A Use the up or down arrows to change the flashing number To move to the next number use the right arrow Once you have set the desired distance press SETUP to exit The PM will then wait until you be...

Page 21: ...n pre set a REST INTERVAL between your exercise intervals The Power Meter will count down the distance or time and rest intervals When the workout is complete the Power Meter will display the total ti...

Page 22: ...eter INTERVAL TRAINING pre set time with rest interval To set the desired time press the SETUP button then press DISPLAY twice until time is displayed in the top field Figure A Use the arrows to chang...

Page 23: ...SETTING SPLIT TIMES DISTANCES Default split times are pre set at 50 meters and 30 seconds If want to change the defaults press SETUP then REVIEW The distance split interval is shown first Figure A Pr...

Page 24: ...ress POWER PART 2 Using the Vasa Kayak Ergometer AUDIBLE STROKE RATE TEMPO BEEPER The Power Meter contains an audible stroke rate tempo beeper which allows you to set a desired stroke rate strokes per...

Page 25: ...every time it is reconnected to the connection cables i e batteries replaced removed from machine etc To RE ZERO follow these steps 1 Plug in the cables to the Power Meter PM and make sure they are s...

Page 26: ...roke Pace is displayed in the 100M swim view and 500M kayak view NOTE Pace and distance accumulated are calculated to approximate the pace and distance DEFINITION OF STROKE The Vasa Ergometer Power Me...

Page 27: ...TIME since start ELAPSED TIME since start ELAPSED TIME since start SECOND STROKE RATE in strokes min STROKE RATE in strokes min STROKE RATE in strokes min THIRD POWER watts for last stroke POWER watt...

Page 28: ...wer Intervals Time Trial Total Time Total Meters Heart Rate Work Time or Work Distance Rest Time intervals Damper Setting PACE Strokes Minute Pace 500M kayak view POWER Max Watts Average Watts CALORIE...

Page 29: ...29 Vasa Kayak Ergometer User s Manual August 2015 TRAINING NOTES PART 2 Using the Vasa Kayak Ergometer...

Page 30: ...eps on the next page at least once each month If you use your Vasa Kayak Ergometer on the deck of a pool be sure to place a rubber mat under the machine to prevent it from slipping and to prevent cont...

Page 31: ...DRIVE CORD REWIND SHOCK CORD REWIND SYSTEM monitor connection cable part of the load cell FRONT COVER MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT COVER MOUNTING BRACKET front end assembly front inlet cover removed CAUTION...

Page 32: ...ntenance 2 Inspect drive cord clips for wear Replace as needed 3 Inspect rewind shock cord for wear Replace as needed CLEANING THE ENTIRE MACHINE Thoroughly clean entire machine with a rag or hand tow...

Page 33: ...or POOL SIDE ENVIRONMENTS Locate the Drive Shaft Figure B Inspect the left and right sides to see if it is getting dry or discolored If so apply lithium grease to protect the finish 3 Locate the Air...

Page 34: ...function properly SYMPTOM The Power Meter is displaying erratic data i e excessive high or low force etc Remedy 1 Make sure the cables are connected properly Right Red port Left Black port and fully...

Page 35: ...rom a defective unit or improper assembly or use HOW TO OBTAIN GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY SERVICE STEP 1 Identify the serial number that is located on the top service of the fanwheel housing It is vis ible...

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