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Vasa Ergometer User’s Manual
07/01/11
PART 5 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
VASA ERGOMETER - MAINTENANCE DETAILS
CLEAN MONORAIL - To remove dust and particles for a smoother ride of the seat carriage, and to
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abrasive detergents). Mineral spirits can be used for grease and stain spots, then wash with clean water.
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Caution:
Do not use an abrasive detergent to clean the the monorail.
CLEANING THE ENTIRE MACHINE - Thoroughly clean entire machine with a rag or hand towel and
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wear on connection joints. If signs of wear, replace immediately.
TETHER CORD WEAR - Inspect tether cords for wear on cord or plastic clips. Treat tether cords with
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and forth. This will rotate the rollers against the pad, removing the dirt. If you are unable to remove all
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appear to be wearing more than bottom rollers, rotate the top rollers with the bottom rollers.
Detailed
instructions on page 75.
CLEANING AIR INLET/OUTLET SCREENS - Monitor the dust build-up on air inlet and outlet areas
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needed.
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DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION - Apply a layer of lithium grease along the entire surface of the Drive
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when it shows signs of wear or has lost its elastic properties. Inspect the cord by removing the front
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bolts. This will help prevent corrosion and rust.