WaterRower S4 series Owner's Manual - page 8

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STEP 6

Press the heelrest adjustment button (A) and insert the heelrest/footpads under the 

footboard cover plate (B). Release the button to ‘lock’ the heelrests rests into place. You can 

adjust the height of the heelrests according to your foot size (refer to the Owner’s Manual).

Heelrests

A

B

B

Press Button

to Adjust

STEP 7

Undo the Dolley Wheel Assembly and fix to the rail in the order shown and tighten.  

Note - the wheel goes on the outside of the Rail.

STEP 8

Stand the WaterRower upright. Release the recoil belt (which is wrapped around the bracket 

at the base of the machine). Ensure that the recoil belt is passing over all guide pulleys. 

Connect the bungee to the recoil strap by hooking the bungee hook through the recoil  

belt D-ring.

Bungee

Recoil Belt

Lay the unit flat and remove the tank stopper from between the top and bottom deck. Use 

the included syphon pump (or a hose if available) to fill the tank to the desired level with 

municipal water.

Insert one purification tablet (provided) now and every six months. Additional purification 

tablets are available upon request at: 

www.waterrowerservice.com/puritabs

Once completed, insert the Tank Stopper; it may be necessary to moisten the Stopper to 

assist with replacement.  

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Please wipe excess water from wooden components after filling

STEP 9

Before filling the tank and rowing, ensure that the recoil belt passes smoothly over all pulleys.

STEP 10

Misaligned

Aligned