Trouble Shooting The Series III Monitor

The WaterRower Series III Monitor measures the speed of the paddle through the power stroke using a pulley and tacho mechanism. The speed of the paddle generates a voltage in the tacho which is interpreted by electronics of the monitor.

• Monitor flashes but does not run

• Monitor does not come on

• Monitor does not work properly

• Erratic Stroke Rate

• Rower makes a noise while rowing

Monitor flashes but does not run

1. Loosen all bolts and try again.

2. Using a spanner loosen the screws on the back of the foot board bracket (tank unit bracket) slightly. Remember to tighten later.

3. If the rails holes and bracket holes are not lining up, it may be possible that the foot board bracket or tank unit bracket is upside down. To fix this, use a spanner to remove and replace the bracket.

Monitor does not come on.

1. Check batteries are fitted correctly. (Batteries may be dead)

2. Remove the monitor back plate with a screwdriver and check that the two plugs are firmly connected. If there is no change, remove circuit board and return to us for a replacement.

Monitor does not work properly.

1. Check that the dark green rubber band at the top of the clutch is connecting the clutch to the small pulley wheel that sends information to the monitor. If it is not, then by using tweezers, stretch the green band around the small pulley wheel.

2. Check that the drive belt is not touching the green rubber band or the small pulley wheel.

3. Check that the plastic wheel that is sitting in the clutch is not rising up. If it is push back in. If this happens again, then remove the top deck panel, take the piece out and replace after spreading a little super glue around it. After replacing the top deck panel remember to replace the green rubber band.

4. Check and make sure that the tachometer is connected to the computer.

Erratic Stroke Rate Ratings

1. Please check you rowing technique. There does seem to be a problem with the read out if someone, in the Recovery Position, doesn’t extend beyond the foot board. (If the stroke is short, the S/R rises rapidly) Explain that they should reach for the pulley, towards the front of the rower. This should give a more accurate read out.

2. Check that the tacho or tacho pulley is not hitting anything. If the tacho pauses it indicates the end of the stroke and will hence register a higher than expected stroke rate.

Rower makes noise while rowing

1. There could be a problem with the green Tacho Belt. Where the Tacho Belt is joined, there may be a lump, this could be causing the problem. It also could be the Tacho Clutch Pulley. There have been problems with nicks in the pulley, causing noises. Ask customer to inspect the area, proceed accordingly.