Ergatta Rower User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Welcome to Ergatta! We’re excited to get you started.

Please read this manual carefully before using your Ergatta

Rower and follow all operating, maintenance, and safety

guidelines provided. Any improper use or maintenance can

result in injury and void the warranty terms.

Safety ............................................................................................................

Specs ............................................................................................................

The Rower .......................................................................................................

Machine Details ...............................................................................................

How to Store ...................................................................................................

Ongoing Maintenance........................................................................................

Setting Up Your Rower .......................................................................................

Getting Started ................................................................................................

Rowing Stroke ..................................................................................................

Interface .........................................................................................................

Integrations .....................................................................................................

Metrics ...........................................................................................................

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................

Warranty .........................................................................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please read all safety instructions before using your Ergatta Rower. It is the

sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the Ergatta are

informed and aware of all warnings and precautions.

Place the Ergatta on a horizontal and stable surface.

Review Ergatta technique tutorials before using your Ergatta Rower:

erga.io/technique

Consult your doctor before engaging in any exercise program. Ergatta makes

no representations or warranties that the Ergatta Rower is intended to and/or

does diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any allergies or other medical disorders

or conditions, and you hereby acknowledge this disclaimer and that we are

not engaged in providing you with a medical device, medical advice and/or

healthcare services by providing you with access to the Ergatta Rower.

If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately. It is

recommended that you consult a doctor if the pain does not subside for an

extended period of time.

Keep hands away from moving parts when the machine is in use. Keep all

observers, especially children and pets, away from moving seat wheels,

straps and pulleys. Ensure others do not touch the machine when in use.

Wear proper exercise clothing when using the Ergatta Rower. Loose clothing

can get caught in the machine. Make sure your shoes are tied.

Place the handle back into the handle rest after use. Do not let go of the

handle when rowing.

Do not pull on the handle when the machine is upright. This can cause the

machine to fall over.

Do not pull the seat in order to stand the machine upright. This can break

the seat and cause the machine to fall over.

When the machine is in its upright storage position, make sure not to bump

into it, which may cause it to fall over. Take extra caution with children.

Regularly inspect and follow maintenance protocol as recommended in this

manual. Please replace defective parts immediately. Only use original parts

from the manufacturer.

SAFETY

Power Supply

Screen Resolution

Screen Size

Connectivity

Internet

Camera +

Microphone

12V DC, 3A

1920 x 1080 Full HD

17.3”

Bluetooth 4.0 for Heart Rate

Monitor and Wireless headphone

pairing

WiFi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4G+5) and

Ethernet

Not used in Ergatta app; however,

tapping the power button lightly

will pull up the built-in camera on

the monitor. This will not be used

by Ergatta

MONITOR

Activated

Stored

Upright Footprint

86“ x 23” x 40”

86” x 23” x 22.5”

23” x 22.5”

DIMENSIONS

With Water

Without Water

105 lbs

76.5 lbs

WEIGHT

Height

Weight

40” inseam, or individuals

up to about 6’8”

500 lbs

HEIGHT + WEIGHT LIMITS

SPECS

Monitor

Footboard

Rails

Forward

Riser

Top & Bottom Deck

Tank

Seat

Arm

Power Button

Arm Lock

Handle

Handle Rest

Pulley

Rear Spacer

Spare Allen Key

(underneath)

Footrest Adjustment Button

THE ROWER

The Ergatta rower is made from replenishable cherry wood, treated with stain and Danish oil.

Please note that cherry wood is photosensitive and may evolve in color over time.

We recommend a water level of 17. Do not fill above the maximum level; overfilling the tank could

impact the warranty coverage. The tank should be filled with municipal water; municipal water

contains additives which will deter the growth of algae. To fill, remove, or adjust the water level,

use the siphon provided and follow the steps at erga.io/tank.

The Ergatta Rower uses drag to provide an exercise that’s entirely self paced. The machine does

not require adjustment to increase resistance. Changing the water level doesn’t change the

resistance– it simply changes the mass that the user is trying to move. Increasing the water

level adds more mass (think of it as simulating a heavier boat), while decreasing the water level

reduces the mass (a lighter boat).

The footstraps and footrests are adjustable for flexible comfort. The footstrap is designed to

cross the foot right below the base of your toes. Press the button in the center of the footpad

to move the footrests up or down.

WOOD

TANK

RESISTANCE

FOOTPAD

MACHINE DETAILS

Your Ergatta Rower can easily be stored upright when not in use.

Tilt the monitor upwards

Pull the black lever at the base of the arm,

then gently collapse the arm

Lift the machine from the rear spacer end (please

ensure the seat is in the forward position close to

the footboard). Do not lift the machine by the

seat - this will damage the wheels.

HOW TO STORE

To maintain the appearance and integrity of your Ergatta rower, all you need to do is keep the

machine clean. Wipe the machine after each workout to clean off any sweat, and use a cloth or

vacuum cleaner to remove any dust build up – especially on the surface of the rails. Be careful

not to use any methylated spirits, chlorates, bleach, or ammonia based fluids as these will

damage the machine. The use of improper cleaning products could void the warranty.

Keep the water in the tank clean and clear by adding a water purification tablet to the basin

every 6-12 months. Need more tablets? Visit erga.io/purification to request some – we’ll ship

them to you within 2 weeks.

Every few months, you can polish your wood using the Danish Oil provided. Apply a very thin

coat across the wood with a lint-free cloth at room temperature. Allow the Danish Oil to

penetrate the wood for a minimum of 5 minutes, then rub briskly using the cloth until the

surface is completely dry. Allow the wood to cure for a minimum of 8 hours.

CLEANING

TANK

WOOD

ONGOING MAINTENANCE

Every few months, we recommend that you check the bolts on your

machine to make sure they're tight (but not overtightened). Using the

5mm Allen key stored underneath the rear spacer, gently test and tighten

the bolts in the diagram below.

FRAME

ONGOING MAINTENANCE

Before you use your Ergatta Rower, make sure all of the cables have been properly connected.

Reference erga.io/connect-ergatta for step-by-step video instructions.

When you first plug in your Ergatta, the monitor will automatically turn on. You can also power

on your Ergatta by pressing the power button on the back of the monitor. To power down your

Ergatta, press the power button and hold for 3 seconds until you see a “Shutting down…”

dialog box. If you leave your Ergatta on and unattended, the monitor will go to sleep

automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Ergatta will prompt you to connect to the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to

connect to Wi-Fi or connect an ethernet cable to the Ergatta monitor. Make sure that your

machine is close to a Wi-Fi router or near a signal booster/extender.

Follow the on-screen steps to select your membership. You can choose from a monthly

membership ($29/month) or a discounted annual membership ($290/year). A single

membership includes unlimited profiles, so all members of the household can enjoy.

CONNECTING YOUR ERGATTA

CABLE CONNECTIONS

POWER

CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

MEMBERSHIP

Back of Monitor

SETTING UP YOUR ERGATTA ROWER

Side of Monitor

Back of Rower

Proper form is essential to providing you a safe, low impact workout that will help you get better

with every workout. Please watch our form tutorial at erga.io/technique before using your

Ergatta.

The footpads are adjustable, and they should be placed such that the strap goes over the balls

of your feet, or right over the top of your laces. Press down on the middle button between the

pads to adjust your footpads up and down.

Place your fingers on top (palms down), with your thumb on the bottom, while maintaining a

wide grip. Your hands should be at the ends of the handles, with your pinkies at the very end.

Hold the handle loosely; don't grip it too tightly. You want to grip it in such a way that it’s not

touching your palm, but rather sitting inside your knuckles (aka, “relaxed grip”).

FORM

FOOTPAD

GRIPPING THE HANDLE

GETTING STARTED WITH ERGATTA

CATCH POSITION DRIVE PHASE RELEASE POSITION

Sitting tall, arms straight and reaching

forward, shoulders relaxed, head up, eyes

looking forward, legs compressed, and shins

vertical.

Drive back with the legs, arms hang off the

handle and only begin to bend once handle is

above the knees, torso is strong with good

posture and body angle opens up slowly as

you drive the legs.

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ROWING STROKE

PUSH PROGRAMS

Work towards specific goals via a series of sequential workouts

organized around a final challenge. Programs range from

beginner to advanced—helping new members learn the

fundamentals of the Ergatta experience, and providing

experienced members with useful paths to enhance their

performance.

INTERVAL WORKOUTS

Select from hundreds of HIIT, Endurance, and Technique workouts

with personalized interval targets and real-time feedback. Work

to meet speed and cadence challenge that keep you on your feet

and always give you something to work for.

Pulse: Hit and maintain personalized target zones and work

your way towards 100%.

Meteor: Collect tokens as you fly through space at different

target speed

RACE WORKOUTS

Go head-to-head in competitive races against others in the

Ergatta community through Ergatta’s intelligent matchmaking

platform. Make new rivals, compete with friends, or challenge

yourself by racing against your past performances

OPEN ROW

Pave your own path in self-led rows with options for setting time

or distance goals. Visualize your data and understand your

output in real time, in an unstructured, customizable workout.

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THE INTERFACE

CALIBRATION

Complete the calibration exercise to personalize the experience

to you.

DASHBOARD

Store your data, track your results, collect Milestones, and

measure your progress over time.

RANKINGS

Measure your results against others in the Ergatta community.

CHALLENGES

Compete in Monthly Challenges to unlock charitable donations

made on your behalf by Ergatta. No opt-in necessary.

SETTINGS

View our tutorials and help videos, connect your Strava account,

check for updates, and make any adjustments to your WiFi

connection.

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THE INTERFACE

In order to get the most out of your Ergatta experience, you should

make sure to complete the Calibration exercise. Ergatta will analyze

your Calibration workout in order to establish your personalized

“Intensity Zones” and to facilitate match-making against fair

competition in Race Workouts. As you progress, the rower will

automatically recalibrate your fitness profile to drive continuous

improvement. You can also manually recalibrate by selecting

Recalibrate on the Intensity Zone section in your Dashboard.

CALIBRATION

Your intensity zones determine your targets in Interval Workouts and your

automated matchmaking in Race Workouts. They are visible to you across

all workouts so you understand your output relative to your capacity.

INTENSITY ZONES

PADDLE

STEADY

RACE

SPRINT

Approx 55-75% Effort

Approx 75-85% Effort

Approx 85-95% Effort

Approx 100% Effort

THE INTERFACE

INTEGRATIONS

You’ll be prompted to pair your Heart Rate Monitor before you start your

workout.

Ergatta supports heart rate monitors that connect via Bluetooth.

Supported devices include Polar H9, Polar OH1, Polar H10, Garmin

HRM-Dual, Wahoo, Tickr, and WHOOP. (Please click HERE for how to pair

your WHOOP.) If you own a HRM that is not included in this list, we cannot

guarantee that it will be compatible. That said, if you have successfully

paired your HRM, please contact us at [email protected] so that we

can add to our list.

Heart rate monitors that require a PIN entry to connect (such as Apple

Watch) via Bluetooth or ANT+ devices are not supported at this time.

If you are having trouble connecting your heart rate monitor, visit

support.ergatta.com for troubleshooting tips or reach out to

support@ergatta.com for further assistance.

HEART RATE MONITOR

You’ll be prompted to pair your Bluetooth headphones before your

workout begins. Make sure your audio device is powered on and in pairing

mode. If you are having trouble connecting your headphones, visit

support.ergatta.com for troubleshooting tips or reach out to

support@ergatta.com for further assistance.

BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES

Connect your Strava account in the Integrations section (in the settings

menu) of the app. Follow the on-screen steps to connect your device.

Once connected, your workout data will automatically sync and post to

Strava after each workout - no action needed. If you want to delete any

workouts from your Strava feed, you can do so within the Strava app

directly.

STRAVA

Software updates are pushed regularly with new feature releases,

enhancements, and bug fixes. The App will automatically detect when a

new software update is available.

SOFTWARE UPDATES

METRICS

A speed metric, measured by how much time it takes you to row

500m. The lower your split time, the faster you’re rowing. Split

times serve as a good benchmark to measure your pace and

improvement over time (you can think of it as “running an

X-minute mile” and trying to lower that as you improve)

SPLIT

A cadence metric, measured by the number of strokes you take

per minute

SPM (STROKES PER MINUTE)

A measurement of your heart rate. This metric will only populate if

you have a heart rate monitor connected

BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE)

The amount of energy your body expends during the course of a

workout, measured in Calories (or kCal)

CALORIES

The per-second output of your effort, measured in Watts.

POWER

TROUBLESHOOTING + SUPPORT

If you run into any issues, you can reach out to us via e-mail at support@ergatta.com or can contact a member from our Customer Experience team

at ergatta.com/contact-us

You can also find common troubleshooting tips and FAQs on our member portal at support.ergatta.com.

GENERAL SUPPORT

FAQS

All Ergatta hardware is covered by WaterRower’s Limited Warranty, which is provided below. Customer may initiate a warranty claim by contacting Ergatta at

[email protected]

LIMITED WARRANTY

What this Limited Warranty Covers: In-Home and Commercial Use – WaterRower (US) Inc. (“WaterRower”) will replace or repair at its factory or nominated service facility any

WaterRower Rowing Machine (“the Product”) found to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of initial shipment of the Product by

WaterRower. This Limited Warranty is upgradeable to THREE (3) YEARS on all components, excluding touchscreen electronics, electronics accessories and rechargeable

batteries, and FIVE (5) YEARS on the structural frame by registering the Product within the first year of purchase.

WaterRower warrants against defects in material or workmanship for touchscreen electronics, electronics accessories and rechargeable batteries received from WaterRower or

any of its authorized dealers for a period of ONE (1) YEAR after the date of shipment.

WaterRower warrants against any replacement WaterRower spare part received from WaterRower or any of its authorized dealers for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS after the date

of shipment.

This Limited Warranty applies to the initial purchasers of the Product or spare part and is not transferable to any other party.

How Can a Customer Obtain Warranty Service: A customer making a warranty claim is responsible to return the defective Product or component to WaterRower’s factory or its

nominated service center, prepaying all postage or other shipping charges. The Product or component must be returned to your nearest WaterRower office or nominated

service center (https://www.waterrower.com/contact-us). The customer must first notify WaterRower of his/her intent to return the Product or component and receive a

confirmation from WaterRower before the Product is returned.

Claimant’s Responsibilities: A claimant must ensure that the defective Product or component are properly packed to protect it from damage during shipping. WaterRower will