Maintenance - Concept2 SKIERG Product Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
The safety level of the machine can be
maintained only if it is examined regularly
for damage and wear . Replace defective
components immediately to ensure safety
and performance or keep machine out of use
until repaired .
A minimal amount of periodic maintenance
will assure proper function and prolong the
life of your SkiErg . The PM will keep track of
accumulated, or total, meters . This will help
you determine when to perform maintenance
procedures . To view total meters on the PM
push Main Menu/More Options/Utilities/
Product ID/More Information .
On a Regular Basis
Untwist the Cords
When you grasp the handles to use your SkiErg,
you may be inadvertently twisting the cords,
much like what would happen to the cord on a
telephone handset . Over time, this may cause
the cords to twist around each other inside the
SkiErg resulting in a "lumpy" feeling when you
pull on the handles . This may cause premature
wear of the cord .
To avoid this, check the cords regularly and
untwist them as needed . You will be able to see
the twist in the cord; simply untwist by turning
the handle in the opposite direction to the twist .
Periodically untwist the cords . It will be easier if
you have another person help you .
1 . Pull out both handles as far as they go
2 . Hold the cords at the top bracket allowing
the handles to dangle and spin freely .
3 . Run your hand down the length of each cord
to untwist the cord .
4 . Return the handles to the top position .
5 . Repeat the process starting at step 1 at least
two times .
Clean Grips
Use a mild soap or cleaning product to clean the
grips every few workouts as needed .
0416
Every 500,000 meters
(approximately 50 hours of use)
Inspect the Cords
There are two separate cords and two bungee cords to
inspect .
Important! Each cord is of a specific type and should be
replaced with the appropriate Concept2 replacement cord
if significant wear or damage is observed .
Cord Inspection:
1 . The handle cords can be easily inspected by pulling
the handles all the way out and visually checking for
wear .
2 . Inspect the cords
working inside the
vertical frame . Start by
removing the lower right
side cover by removing 8
screws, using the 6 lobe
driver provided with your
SkiErg . See illustration .
Once the cover is
removed, all cords and
pulleys will be visible .
3 . Have a helper slowly
pull the handles all the
way out and observe the
condition of the handle
cords and the bungee cord . You should be able to see
the entire working length of all cords .
A Description of Cord Wear/Damage:
• The cords consist of a solid braid (not a covering
over inner fibers) . Over time the surface will show
"fuzzing ." If this "fuzzing" becomes worse in a
localized spot on the cord it is time to replace the
cord . See photo . We
recommend replacing
both cords at the
same time .
• The bungee cord
consists of elastic
fibers encased in a
braided covering .
Some "fuzzing"
of the covering is
normal, but once
the white fibers are
exposed the cord
should be replaced
immediately .
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