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Operating Your ERG550W Rower

Erika Gardner
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Console Buttons

Our computerized display console allows the user to tailor a personalized workout by monitoring their progress. During a workout, the display console will alternately and repeatedly display the Time, Time/500M, SPM, Distance, Strokes, Total Strokes, Calories Burned and Pulse.

RESET: Press to return the computer back to the main menu. Press and hold to reset all values.

ENTER: Press to confirm your current selection. Press to access different workout programs. During training, press to cycle/scan each display function.

START/STOP: Press to start and stop your selected workout program.

UP/DOWN ARROWS: Press to scroll through available selection. Press to adjust the function value upward and downward.

The full display will be shown two (2) seconds after installing the batteries and all fields will activate briefly.

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The console will then prompt you to enter the Workout Intensity Level (this is determined by how much water you’ve filled the tank with) from L1 to L6, using the Arrow Keys to lower/raise the level. Press ENTER to confirm your Workout Intensity Level. The console will then enter into standby mode.

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Functions

Function Function Settings
Time Set a target time by pressing the up and/or down buttons (1min ~ 99 min). 1 minute increments.
500M Time Your average time to reach 500 meters is automatically displayed. 
SPM Strokes per minute.
Distance Preset a target value by pressing the up and/or down buttons (0 ~ 99900 meters). 100 meter increments. 
Strokes Set a target value by pressing the up and/or down buttons (0~9990 strokes). 10 strokes increments. 
Total Strokes Accumulates total strokes from 0 to 9999. 
Calories Set a target value by pressing the up and/or down buttons (10~9990 kcal). 10 calorie increments.
Pulse When utilizing a Bluetooth/5.3kHz heart rate transmitter (sold separately), the computer will display user’s heart rate during training. Click here to learn more about using a chest strap with your rower. Note: The pulse measurement function is only usable with the optional wireless chest strap sensor.
Watt Current workout watts with available range from 0 to 999.

Operating the Console

  1. Install 2 AA batteries (included). The computer will beep for 2 seconds.
  2. The console will display the type for 2 seconds and will then prompt you to enter the Water Level (L1-L6). Press the UP/DOWN arrows to select the level and then press ENTER to confirm.
  3. "MANUAL" and "RACE" will blink. Press the UP/DOWN arrows to select "MANUAL" or "RACE." Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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