Concept2 SkiErg User manual

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USE AND TRAINING
Before Your First Ski ..................................................... 4
Important Safety Notes ................................................ 4
SKIING TECHNIQUE
Grips ............................................................................ 5
How to Ski ................................................................... 5
Technique Variations .................................................... 6
WORKOUT INTENSITY
User-Controlled Resistance .......................................... 7
Damper Setting ............................................................ 7
Cadence ....................................................................... 7
Immediate, Accurate Feedback ..................................... 7
TRAINING
General Notes .............................................................. 8
Getting Started: Workouts for New Users.................... 8
Benchmark Pieces...................................................... 10
Using Workout Data to Get Faster and Fitter.............. 10
OVERVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE MONITOR ........... 11
MAINTENANCE.............................................................. 15
WARRANTY ................................................................... 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Concept2 SkiErg
The SkiErg offers terrific exercise for the entire body. Each pull engages the legs, arms, shoulders and
core in a downwards “crunch,” using body weight to help accelerate the handles. Each pull finishes by
extending the arms down along the hips with knees partly bent.
The SkiErg is designed to be pulled with both hands at the same time. Although no machine can
duplicate all the subtleties of Nordic skiing, the SkiErg enables you to train using the motion that is
essential to all techniques of skate and classic skiing.
Before Your First Ski
1) Consult your physician. Be sure that it is not a health risk for you to undertake an exercise program.
2) Carefully review the skiing technique information on the next page. Improper technique such as
letting go of the handle can result in injury.
3) Start each workout with several minutes of easy skiing for a warm-up.
4) If you are not accustomed to strenuous exercise, start your exercise program gradually. Ski no
more than 5 minutes the first day to let your body adjust to the new exercise.
5) Gradually increase your skiing time and intensity over the first two weeks. Do not ski at full power
until you are comfortable with the technique and have skied for at least a week. Like any physical
activity, if you increase the volume and intensity too rapidly, fail to warm up properly, or use poor
technique, you will increase the risk of injury.
Important Safety Notes
• Useofthismachinewithwornorweakenedparts(pulleys,cords,handleorshockcord)mayresult
in injury to the user. When in doubt about the condition of any part, Concept2 strongly advises that
itbereplacedimmediatelyusingonlygenuineConcept2parts.Useofotherpartsmayresultin
injury or poor performance of your machine.
• TheSkiErgwithoptionaloorstandshouldbeusedonastable,levelsurface.
• Thewall-mountedSkiErgmustbesecurelyxedtothewall.Besurethatyourmountingboltsare
going into a solid material such as wood or concrete, and that you are using the proper hardware
for the wall material.
• Donotlethandlesyupfrompulledoutposition.
• Takecarenottotwistorcrosscords,andtrytoavoidpullingcordsallthewayouttothepointat
which they stop.
• Performmaintenanceassuggestedonpage15includinginspectionofcordsandpulleys.
• Alwayspullwithbothhandlesatthesametime.Donotpullwithonehandleonly,asthemachine
is not designed for this use.
USE AND TRAINING

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Grips
Usethestrapandgripasyou
would use a Nordic ski pole.
Slip your hand up through the loop
and then come down over the
strap and grasp the handle.
SKIING TECHNIQUE
1
Begin with your
hands shoulder-
width apart and
slightly above your
head. Your arms
should be bent.
Your feet should
be shoulder-width
apart.
2
Drive the handles
downward by
engaging your
core abdominal
muscles and
bending your
knees. Maintain
the bend in your
arms to keep the
handles fairly close
to your face.
How to Ski
3
Finish the drive
with knees
slightly bent, and
arms extended
down alongside
your thighs.
4
Bring your arms
back up and
straighten your
legs.
5
Extend your
arms upward
and straighten
your body to
return to the
start position.

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Technique Variations
Once you are comfortable with the basic skiing technique, you
can add variations such as standing with one foot forward and
one foot back, then switching feet. You may also find yourself
coming up on your toes as you lift your arms, just as you do on
your skis.
The SkiErg can also be used without using legs to work just the
upperbodyandcore.Usedthisway,theSkiErgprovidesahigh
quality workout option for those recovering from leg or foot
injuries. This may be done from either a standing position, or
seated on a stool.
SKIING TECHNIQUE
Workouts
Whether you use your entire body, or just your upper body and core, the SkiErg may be used for all
kinds of workouts, from long steady state to short hard intervals. And you can work as hard or as
easyasyoulikesincetheresistanceisuser-controlled.Theharderyoupull,thefastertheywheel
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WORKOUT INTENSITY
User-Controlled Resistance
The harder you pull, the more resistance you will feel. This is because the Concept2 SkiErg uses
windresistance,whichisgeneratedbythespinningywheel.Thefasterthewheelspins,themore
resistance there will be.
You can ski as hard or as easily as you wish. The SkiErg will not force you to ski at any set intensity
level. It is up to you. As you put more effort into your skiing, you will go faster, produce more watts,
andburnmorecalories.AlloftheseoutputswillbemeasuredanddisplayedbythePerformance
Monitor(PM).Keepyourgoalsinmind.Forexample,ifyourgoalistoburncalories,itismore
important to ski for a long time than to ski hard. If you ski too hard, it will be difficult to ski long
distances.
Damper Setting
The SkiErg features a spiral damper with settings from 1 to 10. The damper
setting is like bicycle gearing. It affects the feel of the skiing but does not
directly affect the resistance. By changing the damper, you can simulate the
range of skiing speeds that occur on snow. Higher numbers feel more like
skiing in slow conditions or uphill. Lower numbers simulate faster snow
conditions,atsandskiingdownhills.
For general fitness and a good aerobic workout, use a damper setting
between 1 and 4.
Note: The1–10dampersettingscaleisahandyreferenceforsettingthe“gearing.”Usingthedrag
factoronthePMisamoreaccuratewaytosetgearing.Seemoreinformationonpage13.
Cadence (Strokes Per Minute = SPM)
Cadence(ortempo)isdisplayedintermsofstrokesperminute(SPM)intheupperrightcornerof
thePerformanceMonitor.
Ifyouareskiingforgeneraltness,aimforacadencebetween30and40SPM.Yourcadencewill
probably be lower for long steady workouts, and higher for short intense work intervals.
Skiers are encouraged to vary their cadence to match their poling tempo for the range of conditions
that occur on snow.
Immediate, Accurate Feedback
Youcanviewyourperformanceinpace,wattsandcalories.ThePMdisplaysyouroutputinachoice
of units and display options. You can choose the units and displays that work best for you. You may
press or at any time during or after your workout.
FormoreinformationaboutthePerformanceMonitor,seepage11.
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TRAINING
General Notes
Training Log: It is rewarding to monitor your progress, so we suggest that you start a training log if
you do not already have one. You can set up a free online log at concept2.com/logbook, or start your
own spreadsheet.
WarmUpandStretch:Skieasilyforatleast5minutestowarmup,thenstretchforafewminutes
before continuing with your workout. Stretch again after your workout.
Getting Started: Workouts for New Skiers
Resist the temptation to ski for 30 minutes the first time you try the SkiErg. We recommend starting
with a series of short bouts of skiing, with breaks in between, taking care to master proper technique
from the start.
Your First SkiErg Workout
1. Beginwithaminuteortwoofeasyskiingtolearnthetechnique.Keepthecadencebetween
25and30spm(slowerifyouprefer).Followthetechniquestepsasshownonpage5,or
check out the technique video at concept2.com/ski.
2. Ski steadily and easily for 3 minutes at a cadence between 30 and 35 spm. Continue to think
aboutgoodtechniquewhilealsosettlingintoacomfortablerhythm.Keepaneyeonthe
PerformanceMonitor,whichwillshowyouhowhardyouarepullingoneachstroke,howmany
meters(orwattsorcalories)youhaveskied,howlongyouhavebeenskiing,yourcadenceand,
if you are connected via a HR monitor, your heart rate.
3. Takeabreakforseveralminutes.TrypushingtheandbuttonsonthePM
to see what is offered. Walk around, stretch, etc.
4. Ski easily again for 3–5 minutes. Depending on what is comfortable for you, your cadence may
be anywhere between 30 and 45 spm.
5. Rest again for 1–2 minutes.
6. Repeat Step 4 once more; twice more if you’re feeling really good.
The Second Ski
1. Warm up easily for 5 minutes, thinking about good technique, then stretch.
2. Ski steadily a little harder for 2 minutes.
3. For the next five minutes, alternate 30 seconds of moderate skiing with 30 seconds of very
easy skiing. Cadence can be anywhere between 30 and 45 spm.
4. Ski easily for 2 minutes.
5. Repeat Step 3.
6. Ski easily for 3–5 minutes for a cool-down. Stretch.

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The Third Ski
1. Warm up easily for 5 minutes, thinking about good technique, then stretch.
2. Ski steadily for 10 minutes at a moderate pace.
3. Ski easily for 3–5 minutes.
4. Repeat Step 2.
5. Ski easily for 3–5 minutes for a cool-down. Stretch.
The Fourth Ski
1. Warm up easily for 5 minutes, thinking about good technique, then stretch.
2. Ski steadily for 4 minutes at a moderately intense pace. You should be feeling quite tired by the
end of this work interval.
3. Ski easily for 3 minutes to rest.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 three to four more times for a total of 3–4 four-minute intervals.
5. Ski easily for 3–5 minutes for a cool-down. Stretch.
The Fifth Ski
1. Warm up easily for 5 minutes, thinking about good technique, then stretch.
2. Ski steadily a little harder for 2 minutes.
3. For the next five minutes, alternate 1:40 of moderately intense skiing with 20 seconds of very
easy skiing. Cadence can be anywhere between 30 and 45 spm.
4. Ski easily for 2 minutes
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 two more times for a total of 15 minutes of these “short-rest” intervals.
6. Ski easily for 3–5 minutes for a cool-down. Stretch.
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TRAINING
Benchmark Pieces
Choose from the following suggested benchmark pieces and do them non-stop as hard as you can.
Record your meters and time skied for these pieces. You should repeat these benchmark pieces
periodically, every month or so, to see how you are progressing. You can also enter them in the
Concept2 Online Ranking.
• Sprintbenchmark:500meters
• Aerobicbenchmark:2000meters
• Endurancebenchmark:5000metersor30minutes
SkiErg Performance Series
Ifyouaretrainingforcompetitiveskiing,youmaywanttoparticipateinourSkiErgPerformance
Series, which offers a chance to test yourself and compare your score to others at regular intervals
throughout the dryland training season. Visit skierg.com/challenges for details.
Using Workout Data to Get Faster and Fitter
TheConcept2SkiErgusesthesamePerformanceMonitor(PM)thathasbeenhelpingrowerstrain
formanyyears.ThePMisapowerfultrainingpartnerbecauseitisaccurate,repeatableandself-
calibrating.HereareseveralwaystousethePMtoimproveyourtnessandyourskiingperformance.
Longitudinal Testing
To measure your progress over time, repeat one or more tests on the SkiErg every month or two.
Keepeverythingthesame(timeordistanceoftest,dampersetting,etc.)sothatanydifferences
measuredwillreectdifferencesinyourconditioning.
Testing Across a Range of Distance/Time
To assess your relative conditioning over different distances and times, perform a series of SkiErg
tests over a range from short sprints to longer aerobic work. Visit the Online Ranking to see how
your scores compare to others around the world and use this information to determine your
relative strengths and weaknesses.
Speed Efficiency Testing
Performthesametestpieceatarangeofdampersettingsandcadencesandcompareyour
scores. For skiers, this will determine your effectiveness at different skiing tempos: fast
conditionsvs.slowconditions,uphillvs.at,etc.

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allows you to select
meters, pace, watts or calories.
Pushthisbuttonanytimewhile
setting up a workout, skiing or
viewing results.
allows you to
chooseanotherdisplay.Push
this button any time while skiing.
Each time you press [CHANGE
DISPLAY] a new display is
shown. See below.
Turning the PM On/Off:
ThePMwillturnonwhenyou:
• starttopull
• press[MENU/BACK]
• insertaLogCardorUSBcable
• insertbatteriesorbatterypack
ThePMturnsoffafterfourminutesof
inactivity on a workout screen, or after
one minute on the Main Menu screen.
Setting Date and
Time:
The first time you turn on the
PM,youarepromptedtoset
the date and time. This ensures
your results are associated with
the proper date.
• Ifyoueverneedtore-set
Date/Time, from Main
Menu press More Options
> Utilities > Set Date
and Time.Usebuttons
as indicated to increase or
decrease time.
Note:HeartRate(HR)willbedisplayedonlyifHRInterfaceisinuse.
GETTING STARTED
OVERVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE MONITOR(PM)
For more detailed information about using the Performance Monitor, please visit concept2.com/pm.
PM3
ThePM3willreceiveheartrate
transmissionfromaPolar™chestbelt
IF the optional Concept2 Heart Rate
Receiver(availablefromConcept2)is
inuseandpluggedintothePM3.
Not available.
PM4
ThePM4willreceiveheartrate
transmissionfromaPolar™chestbelt
IF the optional Concept2 Heart Rate
Receiver(availablefromConcept2)isin
useandpluggedintothePM4.
ThePM4willreceiveheartrate
transmissiondirectlyfromaSuunto™,
Garmin®or ANT+HR™chest belt.
See More Options for set up.
General Operation:
• ThePMautomaticallydisplaysyourworkoutdataassoonasyoustartskiing.Itis
not necessary to press any buttons if you do not want to.
• Press[MENU/BACK] to go back to the previous display.
• Press[CHANGE UNITS] or [CHANGE DISPLAY] at any time during and after
your ski to view different units and a different presentation of your workout data.
• Weencourageyoutoexplorethemenuandexperimentwiththebuttons!
Using a Heart Rate Monitor:
ThePMdisplaysyourheartrateifoneofthefollowingheartratesystems
is in use:
LogCard – when a LogCard is present, workout data will be stored
on the LogCard. After your workout, return to the Main Menu before
removingtheLogCardtoensureproperstorageofdata.(IfnoLogCard
present, data is stored in Memory.) Usethe“Concept2LogCard
Utility”tobackupyourLogCarddatatoyourPC.(USBcableprovided)
Note: ALogCardisprovidedwitheveryPerformanceMonitor(PM).
Each card can be shared by up to five users. Additional cards can be
purchased from Concept2.
These buttons allow you to:
• makemenuselections
• incrementnumbersforsettingworkoutsanddate/time
• viewalternatedisplayswhileskiing
turns on the monitor and displays Main Menu
or the previous menu. After a workout, press this button to
end the workout and return to the Main Menu.
Five Graphic Displays
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UNDERSTANDING THE PM MENU OF OPTIONS
Just Ski – Automatic Operation
Just Ski is designed for those days when you would rather not push any buttons or pre-set your
workout.YourrstpullwillturnonthePMandstartrecordingyourworkouttimeanddistance
automatically. You may also select Just SkitosetupthePMscreenbeforeyoustartskiing.
Note:You must ski for at least one minute for results to be saved in memory or on your LogCard.
Just Ski allows you to ski up to 50,000 meters.
1530 m
32
s/m
1:55
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3
peterd
-25 m
-20 m
-2000m
/500
1:53.2
ave
Watt
Race Display
1-4 racers
Main Menu
Just Ski •
Select Workout •
Games •
Information •
More Options •
Select Workout
Standard List •
Custom List •
ReSki •
New Workout •
Favorites •
Select Workout
ThePMletsyouchooseorcreateawidevarietyofworkouts.Youcanchoose
from the Standard Listofpre-setworkoutsprovidedonthePM,oryoucan
create workouts of your own and build your own Custom List. If you have a
LogCard,youcanstoreyourvefavoriteworkouts(Favorites) on the LogCard.
The ReSkifunctionallowsyouto“re-ski”asavedworkout(inMemory or on
theLogCard)byskiingagainstaPaceskierdrivenbyasplit-by-split*replayofthe
savedworkout.YoucanalsoraceaPaceskierinaNew Workout by entering a
pacefortheOptionalPaceskiersettingwhenyousetuptheworkout.
*UnderstandingSplits:Yourworkoutresultswillbedisplayedandstoredin
two ways: as a final result for the total distance or time, and as a set of points
along the way called splits. The splits show how your pace varied through
the workout. If you select a workout from Standard List, Custom List, or
Favorites, the duration of the split will be set for you. If you set up a New
Workoutyouhavetheopportunitytosetthesplitduration.ThePMdividesyour
New Workout into five segments, or splits, unless you alter the split duration
during set up. Interval workouts are not formatted to utilize splits.
To edit Custom List you must have a LogCard inserted. From Main Menu
select
More Options > LogCard > LogCard Utilities > Edit Custom List. This
enables you to copy workouts from Favorites on your LogCard to the Custom
List on the monitor.
Games
Fish Game: Earn points by catching good fish, and avoid losing points by
gettingcaughtbythebadsh!Skiharderandyourshswimsup.Skieasierand
your fish swims down. Each game lasts four minutes. Your Fish Game workout
information(time,distance,paceper500meters,etc.)isloggedtoyour
LogCard(orPMMemory if skiing without a LogCard) just like a regular workout.
Darts (PM4Only):Thisgamerewardsconsistencyinstrokerateandpower
output. You get 300 darts to “throw” in a game and your score is calculated just
like a real game of darts. A bull’s eye is worth 50 points and the next three rings
are worth 25, 10 and 5 points each.
Target Training (PM4Only):This game rewards consistency and gives you
additional options to make it a more powerful training tool. Your score is the
percent of the best possible score obtainable. A bull’s eye is worth 5 points,
and the remaining rings are worth 3, 2, and 1 point.
Target Training offers two choices:
•Just Ski – An open-ended target training session that allows you to ski for as
long as you like. Like the Darts game, the target pace will be based on your
recent pull.
•Advanced – Gives maximum control of your target training session by
allowing you to set your target pace, target stroke rate and workout time.
If you are interested in achieving a target pace and stroke rate, and holding
it for a pre-determined length of time, this is the game for you.
Racing (PM4Only):ThePM4enablesyoutosetupraceswithuptoeightPM4-
equipped SkiErgs without using a computer. This can be done wirelessly or by
using Ethernet patch cables available from Concept2. If using cables, be sure to
plug them in before starting the race.
New Workout
Single Distance •
Single Time •
Intervals: Distance •
Intervals: Time •
Intervals: Variable •
Target
/500
Target
s/m
6800 154
27 2:26
Score Darts
Target
/500
Target
s/m
72.4 3:15
26 2:12
Score
%
Games
Fish Game •
Darts •
Target Training •
Racing •
Biathlon •

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1530m32
s
/
m
1:55
1:53.2
1 Lane 7
4 Lane 4
5 Lane 1
6 peterd
ave
Watt
+23m
+ 9m
-12m
/500
More Options
The More Options menu provides the following functions and utilities:
•Display Drag Factor:Dragfactorisameasureoffanload.ThePMself-calibratesbyrecalculating
the drag factor every stroke so you get a true measure of your effort regardless of the damper
setting or changing conditions. The drag factor is the most accurate way of setting your gearing.
•Utilities: Allows you to re-set the date, time or language. You can also adjust the contrast of the
LCD, check battery status and add workouts to the Custom List.
•Connect Heart Rate:(PM4only)Suunto™,Garmin®orANT+™heartratechestbeltscanbe
usedtodisplayandrecordyourheartrate.EachchestbelthasauniqueIDnumber.Usethis
menu to select your chest belt’s ID number. Save your ID number to a LogCard to have the
LogCardautomaticallyrecognizeyourchestbelt(forfutureworkouts).
For more information, visit concept2.com/heartrate.
•Memory/LogCard: ThePMstoresworkoutsintwoways.IfnoLogCard
ispresent,thePMwillstoreyourmostrecentworkoutsinMemory. The
oldest are automatically deleted. If a LogCard is inserted before a workout,
the workout data is stored on the LogCard, which stores approximately 300
workouts. The LogCard enables you to track your total and monthly meters
andyourperformanceduringeachsplitorintervalofyourworkout(including
heart rate, if available). You can view your workouts listed by date or by type.
Workout data can be moved from Memory to LogCard.
•Link:(PM4only)WirelesslyconnecttoGarminwatchesthatdisplaytheLINK HERE logo,
ANT+ enabled smartphones and Concept2 mobile applications.
Additional information is available at concept2.com and c2forum.com.
Information
Overview •
PM Details •
How to Ski •
Drag Factor •
More •
PM3
ThePM3usestwoalkalineD-Cell(LR20)
batteries. When you are skiing, the
ywheelprovidesaportionofthepower
to extend battery life.
PM4
Comes equipped with rechargeable battery pack. Recharge rate depends
on usage pattern of skier: the more and harder you ski, the more quickly
thePM4charges.Undercertainusagepatterns,itmaybebettertouse
twoalkalineD-Cell(LR20)batteries.
MayalsoberechargedbyconnectingPM4toPCusingUSBcable.
Refer to concept2.com/pm4 for more info.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Race Display
5-8 racers
Race leader
Racer just ahead of you
You
Racer just behind you
Meters
ahead(+)
orbehind(-)
Position
in race
OnepersoncreatestheraceontheirPM4byfollowingthe
PM4menu;othersjoininusingtheirownPM4.Theracecreator
is always in Lane 1 and starts the race when all are ready.
Remaining lane numbers are assigned based on order of entry
into the race. The race screen displays names for racers using
LogCards.
Biathlon: This game simulates the Olympic sport of Biathlon.
Row intervals that alternate with target shooting or another
activity.Choosefromarangeofpenaltydistances.ThePM
keeps track of your “range” time and your total elapsed time.
IfusingSuunto™chestbelts,youmustusecablestorace.Incertain
environmentswhereotherdevices(WiFi,Bluetooth,etc.)areinuse,Concept2
suggests use of cables. Only one wireless race can be in progress at a time.
Information/Help
ThePMcontainson-boardinformationtohelpyouifthemanualisnotavailable.
This section includes a brief skiing lesson with an animation of proper skiing
technique, an explanation of the Drag Factor, information about batteries and
more. We encourage you to press the Information button from the Main Menu
and read through the information provided.
Monthly Totals Judy
Dec 7:44:40 88260
Nov 3:04:10 34880
Oct 7:37:50 89000
Sep 8:40:50 100950
Aug 47:10 9050
July :00 0
Jun 1:44:50 21050
May 5:59:10 72160
Apr 9:09:30 109390
Mar 8:32:10 99260
Feb 7:20 1500
Jan 1:55:10 21570
Summary •
Month Totals •
List by Date •
List by Type •
LogCard Utilities •
LogCard
More Options
Display Drag Factor •
Utilities •
Connect Heart Rate •
Suunto, Garmin or ANT+ HR
Memory •
Link
•
Watch, Smartphone, Tablet

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MISCELLANEOUS
•Cleaning the PM
Useaclothlightlydampenedwithwateronly.Donotspraywithacleanerorleaveintherain.
•Formulas Used
Watts=2.80/(sec/meter)^3
Calories/Hour=Kcal/hr=(watts)x(4)x(0.8604)+300
Do not:
• Opentheplasticcase
• Dropthebatterypack
• Allowbatterypackpinstotoucheach
other or any metal object
• Useifdamagedorleaking
• Trash,incinerate,crush,etc.
Do:
• UseonlyinaPM4;ifnotusedinPM4,storecarefullysopinsarenotshorted
• Keepcleananddry
• Usebetween0˚and40˚C
• Charge(skiorplugPM4intoUSB)afterprolongedperiodofnon-use
• Keepbatterypackawayfromchildren
• Recycleproperly
 WARNING:Ifbatteriesleak,donotusethem.Batteryuidsarecorrosiveandcandamageeyes,irritateskin,etc.If
contact occurs, wash affected area immediately and thoroughly with water.
Safety Information for PM4 Rechargeable Battery Pack
Portfortheoptional
Polar™heartrate
receiver.
Bottom View of PM
Battery cover
PM3
Race system jacks
PM4
Back View of PM
Reset here
Flywheel sensor cable must be connected
hereforthePMtooperate.
USBportforconnectingto a computer. Beveled
cornersonUSBcableplugfacethebackofthe
monitor. DO NOT FORCE when plugging in.
See concept2.com/pm for current information.
PM TROUBLESHOOTING
1. IfthePMmalfunctionsordoesnot“wakeup,”resetPM:
• Insertapen/penciltipintotheresetholeonthebackandpresslightly.
• Removethebatteriesfor30minutesandinserttwonewalkalineD-Cell(LR20)batteries.
2. To change language: press MENU/BACKuntilscreenstopschanging.Pressfthgreybuttononright,thenpresssecond
grey button on right twice, and select your language. Alternately, hold down CHANGE UNITS and CHANGE DISPLAY
andresetmonitor.Youcanthenselectyourdesiredlanguage.(Note: ThisprocedurewillresetPMtofactorysettings.)
3. IfyourcomputerdoesnotrecognizethatyourPM3/PM4isconnectedtoittryoneofthefollowing:
• Useanothercomputerand/orUSBcable.
• RemovebatteriesandUSBcablefor30minutesthenreinsertbatteriesandtryagain.
Refer to concept2.com/pm for more information and software updates.
Battery compartment: Loosen screw and press
thumbstrike in direction shown to open.
PM3
PM4
Notes:
1)RemovebatteriesorbatterypackfromthePM3orPM4if
monitor will not be used for a period of four months or more.

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A minimal amount of maintenance performed on a regular basis will assure proper function and
prolongthelifeofyourSkiErg.ThePMwillkeeptrackofaccumulated,orlifetime,meters.Thiswill
helpyoudeterminewhentoperformmaintenanceprocedures.ToviewlifetimemetersonthePM
pushMainMenu/MoreOptions/Utilities/ProductID/MoreInformation.
On a Regular Basis
Untwist the Cords
As 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 hand set. 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, we encourage you to check the cords regularly and untwist them as needed. You’ll
be able to see the twist in the cord; simply untwist by turning the handle in the opposite direction
to the twist.
Follow this procedure periodically to fully untwist the cords. This is easiest done with two people.
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.
Clean Grips and Straps
Useamildsoaporcleaningproducttocleanthegripsandstrapseveryfewworkoutsasneeded.
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. See page 16 for a description of cord
wear/damage.
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. See page 16 for a
description of cord wear.
MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE
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ywheel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skipolegrip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 at right.
•Thebungeecordconsistsofelasticbersencasedina
braided covering. Some “fuzzing” of the covering is to be
expected, but once the white fibers are exposed the cord
should be replaced immediately.
Inspect the Fasteners
Check that all fasteners are tight and have not loosened during use. If your SkiErg is wall mounted,pay
particular attention to the wall mount fasteners.
PulleyBracket
PulleyHousing
Pulley
New
cord
Acceptable
wear.
Still
usable.
Excessive
wear.
Replace
cord.
Inspect the Top Bracket Pulleys
Check that the pulleys spin freely in the housings and
that the pulley housings swing freely in the pulley
brackets.
As needed
•CleansurfacesoftheSkiErg,includingoororoorstandbase,withanynon-abrasivehousehold
cleaner.DONOTsprayanyuidontothemonitor.
•Dustandlintcancollectinsideoftheywheelenclosure.Thisbuildupcanrestrictairowreducing
the resistance of the fan. The outer cover of the fan enclosure can be removed for cleaning by
removing the four screws connecting the cover halves. See illustrations at right.

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SKIERG WARRANTY
Concept2 SkiErgs are backed by a limited 2 year and 5 year warranty. For complete warranty
informationintheU.S.andCanada,visitconcept2.com/ski.
ForwarrantyinformationoutsidetheU.S.andCanada,contacttheauthorizedConcept2dealer
from where your SkiErg was purchased. A list of authorized Concept2 dealers can be found at
concept2.com/international. If you do not find a local dealer in your territory visit concept2.com/ski
or email [email protected].
IMPORTANT:
ThePerformanceMonitor
(PM)isasealedunit.DONOT
TAKEAPART.Anyattemptto
dissassemble will void warranty.
Contact Concept2 if there are
problemswiththePM.
2. 3.
1.
5.
6.
4.
7.
MAINTENANCE
How to open the fan enclosure for cleaning

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