Summary of KayakErg
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Part 1 - assembly ...........................................................2 parts list and parts descriptions ......................................2-3 assembly steps ..............................................................4-7 positioning & adjusting for comfort ...............................
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3 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 front end assembly (1) ergo-fe 2012 wheel bracket assembly (1) ve-1-wb-3 kayak paddle shaft (1) ve-k-ps-kit k1 racing seat (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-...
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4 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual part 1 - assembly 1.2 parts list the parts for your vasa kayak ergometer are packed in three boxes. Please unpack and assemble your new vasa kayak ergometer in the specific order outlined on the following pages. Important: please save the large front ...
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5 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 short long part 1 - assembly 1.3 assembly steps step 1. Install rear stanchion • insert the rear portion of the monorail into the head of the rear stanchion sleeve with t-slot facing up; • insert the 2.5” bolt through stanchion/monorail holes; • threa...
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6 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual step 4. Install goose neck onto front end • insert the long end of the goose neck bracket into the front end monorail sleeve; • insert the 2.5” bolt through bracket/sleeve holes; • thread hex jam nut onto bolt; • tighten with 5/32” allen wrench and 7/...
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7 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 red cable vasa inc. Www.Vasatrainer.Com 1(800)488-vasa part 1 - assembly step 7: installing batteries in the power meter note: power meter operation will be covered in part 2 of this manual. • insert the two “aa” batteries (included) into the battery ...
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Center on monorail 8 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual part 1 - assembly 1.5 - record order information now that you have completed the assembly, please take a minute to record some information found on your vasa invoice. This will allow us to service you better in the future. Please re...
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9 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 ➋ ➊ ➌ part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer part 2 – using the vasa kayak ergometer the following sections contain guidelines and tips for using your vasa kayak ergometer, the power meter, and adjusting the resistance. 2.1. Safe operation getting sa...
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10 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual do not operate with plastic covers removed. Do not release shaft or handles while using the ergometer. They could damage the power meter. Do not force the power meter when adjusting it side to side or up and down. If necessary, loosen the clamp a bit...
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11 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 w...
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12 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual figure a 1 7 m o r e re sis ta nc e damper door setting #1 (door closed) lowest/easiest figure b setting #7 (door open) highest/hardest damper door setting number lock door = turn clockwise unlock door = turn counter-clockwise setting # 1 knob: lock/...
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13 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer damper door settings relating to power and force output at high settings (5, 6, 7) it feels like paddling against a current. At low settings (1 & 2) it feels more like paddling with a current. So if you select ...
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Shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 elapsed time accumulated distance pace / 100m(swim) / 500m*(kayak) stroke power on/off button strokes per minute shift setup review display meters spm k /100m w...
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Shift setup review display spm watts force :00 0 0 0 0 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts :00 0 0:00 0 0 elapsed time elapsed time strokes / minute stroke power strokes / minute stroke power shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 shift setup review displ...
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See pace note below. On/off button shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 elapsed time pace stroke power strokes / minute pace note: the pace calculation in kayak viewing option reflects pace per 500m. The swim viewing option reflects pace per 100m. 16 august 2015 vasa...
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Shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts i6:40 i000 i:40 30 65 shift setup review display avg watts spm /100m watts i6:40 63 i:40 30 65 shift setup review display cal spm cal/hr watts i6:40 366 i320 30 65 basic mode > pace basic mode > power basic mode > calorie elapsed time total meters pa...
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On / off button shift setup review display spm watts force i6:40 30 65 43 49 elapsed time strokes / minute stroke power shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 18 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user...
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Shift setup review display spm watts force i6:40 30 65 43 49 shift setup review display spm watts force max i6:40 30 65 50 55 shift setup review display spm watts sl i6:40 30 65 ii0 ii2 elapsed time strokes / min stroke power avg force right elapsed time elapsed time avg force left strokes / min str...
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Shift setup review display meters 0 0 0 0 0 shift setup review display meters spm watts /100m i6:40.0 i 0 0 0 i:40 shift setup review display meters spm watts /100m :00 i000 0:00 0 0 ➋ ➍ ➊ ➌ 20 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual figure a setup button shift setup review display meters spm...
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Shift setup review display 0 0 0 0 0 shift setup review display rest 0:00 shift setup review display meters spm rest watts i:22.3 i00 :30 27 68 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts :00 i00 0:00 0 0 ➋ ➊ ➌ 21 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 figure a setup button shift setup...
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Shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:00 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 shift setup review display 0:00:00 shift setup review display rest 0:00 shift setup review display meters spm rest watts 5:00 409 i:00 30 65 ➋ ➊ ➌ 22 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual figure a setup button shift set...
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Shift setup review display meters 50 spl shift setup review display 0:30 spl shift setup review display meters /100m 52.0 25 i 2.28 shift setup review display meters spm /100m 2:06.5 i00 29 2:06 ➋ ➊ shift setup review display meters /100m i:i7.0 50 2 i:40 shift setup review display meters /100m i:4i...
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Shift setup review display spm 030 + + shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts :00 0 0:00 0 0 ➋ ➊ ➌ 24 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual figure d shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 press and hold shift, then press tempo (up arrow) use arrows ...
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25 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 shift setup review display i695 0 + shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 shift setup review display meters spm /100m watts 5:48 i05 i:25 30 45 pres...
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26 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer meters and pace calculations the vasa ergometer power meter simulates the performance of the athlete by measuring the force (many times per second) during a stroke and powering a model through the water using t...
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27 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer summary of functions auto start: as soon as you pull on the drive cords, the monitor will automatically turn on and begin monitoring your performance. It will automatically enter basic mode > pace (see chart be...
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28 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual training log part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday date purpose (endurance, power, intervals, time trial) total time total meters heart rate work time or work distance rest time (intervals) d...
Page 29: Training Notes
29 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 training notes part 2 - using the vasa kayak ergometer.
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30 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 maintena...
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Front cover with air inlet screen damper door with air outlet screen 31 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 load cell load cell mounting bracket front end frame weldment drive spool (black spool & white spool) drive cord rewind shock cord / rewind system monitor connection cable (part of ...
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32 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual part 3 - maintenance & troubleshooting maintenance schedule & details to keep your vasa kayak ergometer working at its best, please follow the suggested maintenance schedule. The chart below outlines a general plan based on hours of use. Replacement ...
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Vasa inc. Www.Vasatrainer.Com 1(800)488-vasa aa battery aa battery + + aa battery v a s a 33 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 figure b battery compartment figure a flywheel (left side) ergometer front cover remove four screws with 5/32” allen wrench figure c vacuum air inlet vacuum lef...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
34 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual part 3 - maintenance & troubleshooting troubleshooting this section will help identify & resolve problems should they arise. If you still can not correct the problem, please contact our technical service department at info@vasatrainer.Com. Power mete...
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35 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual august 2015 part 3 - maintenance & troubleshooting statement of guarantee / warranty the vasa kayak ergometer is guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for non-mov- ing parts for as long as you own your machine when used according to the ins...
Page 36: Vasa Warranty Claim Form
36 august 2015 vasa kayak ergometer user’s manual air inlet metal screen part 3 - maintenance & troubleshooting vasa warranty claim form if you have a defective or malfunctioning part, please contact vasa by phone or email. Next, complete this form in its entirety and send it to us along with the pa...