Maintenance - Concept2 SKIERG Use 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 .
Inspect/Clean Grips and Straps
Check the handle straps for signs of excessive
fraying or damage, especially near the
attachment point to the handle . replace
immediately if excessive fraying is visible .
Use a mild soap or cleaning product to clean the
grips and straps every few workouts as needed .
0613
Every 500,000 meters
(approximately 50 hours of use)
Inspect the Cords
There are three separate cords and one bungee cord 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 cord is a single cord connected to both
handles and can be easily inspected by pulling the
handles all the way out and visually checking for wear .
2 . To inspect the cords working inside the vertical frame,
the lower rear cover must be removed . If the SkiErg
is mounted to a wall it must be removed for this
inspection .
• Remove the lower rear cover by removing the six
screws . This will expose the cord that winds onto
the flywheel spool, the handle cord that winds
onto the spool (this is a separate cord from the one
attached to the handles), and the bungee cord .
• Have a helper slowly pull the handles all the way out
and observe the condition of the cords . Pulling the
handles out will allow you to see the entire working
length of these three 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 .
• 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 .
Acceptable
new
wear .
cord
Still
usable .
5
Excessive
wear .
replace
cord .