Tank Filling Procedure

Tools required:

  • Siphon, included with rower
  • Bucket, 5 gallons (19 liters)
  • Water
  • Drop cloth
Note: Where water quality is known to be poor, we recommend the use of distilled water.
Caution: Use a drop cloth under the tank when filling to avoid staining floor or carpet.
  1. Turn resistance knob counter-clockwise to maximum position.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Resistance knob 1
    2 Tank 1
  2. Remove cap from tank.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Cap 1
    2 Tank 1
    Warning: Do not insert fingers into tank!
  3. Place siphon into bucket and siphon hose into tank.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Siphon 1
    2 Bucket 1
    3 Siphon hose in tank 1
    4 Max fill line 1
  4. Pump 4.5 Gallons (17 Liters) of water into tank.
    Note: The siphon valve must be closed to allow siphoning action to occur.
    Note: Do not fill past max fill line on side of tank.
    Tip: Placing the bucket in an elevated position will allow the siphon to continually pump water into the tank.
    Note: Opening the siphon valve will stop the pumping action. Use this feature to avoid water spillage when nearing filling completion.
  5. Drop one water treatment tablet into tank. Add a water treatment tablet every six months.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Water treatment tablet 1
    2 Tank 1
  6. Install cap to tank.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Cap 1
    2 Tank 1
Parent topic: Assembly