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Metallic Series – Monitor: How to replace the monitor wire (S4 and S4 Bluetooth Monitors)

Replacement of the monitor wire of your Metallic Series rower’s S4 Monitor or S4 Bluetooth Monitor is a relatively simple task to perform. Follow the steps below:

Illustration showing the handle assembly of a rowing machine with directional arrows indicating movement.

Step 1

Place handle into the most forward position near the large pulley in the Forward Riser.

Diagram showing the handle assembly replacement process for a rowing machine, illustrating the removal and assembly steps.

Step 2

Using the 5mm ratchet included with your rower, remove the handle rests and handle rest bolts. Set them aside.

Diagram of a rower, highlighting the handle assembly and pulley system.

Step 3

Rotate the footboard away from the tank assembly toward the rear of the rower.

Diagram of a WaterRower showing the handle assembly and its components.

Step 4

Remove the tank cover by sliding it simultaneously upward and toward the rear of the rower.

Step 5

Using a 5mm Allen key, remove the left key bracket (as viewed when sitting on the rower). Set the key bracket and its attaching hardware aside.

Illustration showing the back of an S4 Monitor, highlighting screw locations for battery cover removal and a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 6

Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the S4 Monitor batteries and battery cover.

Illustration showing the S4 Monitor with arrows indicating screws for removal.

Step 7

Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 small screws and S4 Monitor board from the backplate housing.

Illustration showing the connection between a monitor wire assembly and the S4 Monitor with labeled plugs and connectors.

Step 8

Un-plug the wire assembly from the back of the monitor board. Pull the faulty wire assembly through the spigot tube to remove it and discard the faulty wire assembly.

Diagram showing the connection of the monitor wire assembly to the S4 Monitor.

Step 9

Feed the replacement wire assembly through the spigot tube and clip into the S4 Monitor board. The smaller white connector end of the wire assembly fits into the S4 Monitor board.

Diagram showing the S4 Monitor with arrows indicating the location of screws for removal.

Step 10

Reinstall the S4 Monitor board in its housing and reinstall the 4 small screws.

Illustration showing the battery compartment of an S4 Monitor, indicating the location of 4 AA batteries.

Step 11

Reinstall the batteries and battery cover.

Step 12

Reinstall the left key bracket.

Schematic illustration of a rower's tank assembly showing shims and assembly components.

Step 13

Reinstall the tank cover by sliding it simultaneously downward and toward the front of the rower. If your rower is equipped with black plastic shims to secure the front end of the top cover, ensure the cover is fully seated in them.

Illustration showing the forward riser handle being rotated on a rower's tank assembly.

Step 14

Rotate the footboard forward towards the tank and align the handle rest holes with the nuts embedded in the black angled brackets of the tank assembly.

Diagram illustrating the installation of a forward riser component on a rower's tank assembly, showing the orientation and placement of bolts and fittings.

Step 15

Using the 5mm ratchet, reinstall the handle rests and their bolts.

Do not overtighten these bolts as damage to the black angled brackets may occur.

Note: Do NOT use a drill or impact driver when when installing these bolts.

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