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August 2015
Vasa Kayak Ergometer User’s Manual
WARNING
Use of the Vasa Kayak Ergometer
in humid, chlorinated, or salt
air environments will void the
lifetime guarantee.
OCEAN
AIR
UV
LIGHT
CHLORINE
HIGH
HUMIDITY
PART 3 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
PART 3 - MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance of your Vasa Kayak Ergometer is an important component of years of enjoyable,
functional, and safe use of your machine. Maintenance requirements will vary considerably depending
on how much use your Vasa Ergometer gets. Please read the following guidelines carefully as these
recommendations are made to help you maintain your Vasa Ergometer most effectively. Follow the
maintenance steps suggested on the next page based on the amount of use.
HIGH CHLORINE & HIGH HUMIDITY = HIGH MAINTENANCE
Unfortunately, steel does not fare well in humid, highly chlorinated environments at pool-side or outside
in humid, salty ocean air. If your Vasa Kayak Ergometer is located in such inhospitable environments, it is
extremely important for you to perform the maintenance steps 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 contact with water from the pool. DO NOT use the
Ergometer directly on the concrete surface of a pool deck without a rubber mat between the machine and
the concrete floor.
STORAGE
We recommend storing your Ergometer in a dry, indoor environment, away from a humid and/or
chlorinated climate. The Vasa Kayak Ergometer is not designed to be left outdoors in the elements of
direct sunlight, rain, or ocean air. If you must leave your Ergometer outdoors, either cover completely with
a waterproof cover or remove the Power Meter, paddle shaft/handles, and take them inside. Cover the rest
of the machine with a cover to minimize moisture collection on the metal parts.
SECURING THE VASA KAYAK ERGOMETER IN CLUBS, SCHOOLS, ETC.
Clubs, teams, schools, etc. may want to keep their Vasa Kayak Ergometers set up in the gym or training
facility, yet will not want to risk injury to students, vandalism or theft of key parts. We suggest that you
remove the Power Meter and the paddles/handles and lock these in a safe place between training sessions.
A cover also works well to deter unauthorized use.
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