Metallic Series – Tank: How to replace the tank assembly

Replacing your Metallic Series rower’s tank assembly assembly is a fairly straightforward task to perform.

The process is nearly identical for any Metallic Series rower, with minor differences for rowers equipped with the PowerPulley, CityRow Connect touchscreen, and Pro Touchscreen due to their integrated tablet arms — however, the process as a whole is the same, regardless of model. Follow the steps below.

Step 1

Remove the handle from the handle rests and place the handle in the fully forward position.

Diagram showing the internal components of a Metallic Series rower's tank assembly, detailing the configuration and connections.

Step 2

Stand the rower upright. Disconnect the bungee from the recoil belt, then lower the rower to normal position.

A diagram illustrating the process of connecting a bungee to a recoil belt on a rower, showing a hand manipulating the bungee line.

Step 3

Using the 5mm ratchet provided with your rower (or a 5mm Allen key), remove the handle rest bolts (A) and handle rests (B). Set them aside.

Diagram illustrating parts required for replacing the tank assembly on a Metallic Series rower, including bolts, handle rests, and a 5mm ratchet.

Step 4

Gently rotate the footboard rearward until it rests vertically.

Illustration of a metallic series rower showing the footboard in a vertical position and tank assembly components.

Step 5

Slide the top cover simultaneously upward and horizontally rearward (towards the rear of the rower) to reveal the clutch and recoil mechanism area. Be careful not to damage the monitor when removing the cover. Set the cover aside once removed.

Illustration showing the footboard of a rower being rotated rearward as part of the tank assembly replacement process.

Step 6

Using the 5mm ratchet (or 5mm Allen key), remove the bolts (C) and washers (D) that secure the front end pad of the existing tank assembly to the rails. Set the hardware aside.

Diagram showing assembly components for a Metallic Series rower's tank assembly, including bolts, washers, and the tank's front end pad.

Step 7

Carefully slide the original tank assembly off the rails and set aside.

Illustration of a rower's tank assembly being positioned between rails for installation.

Step 8

Remove the replacement tank assembly from its box. Carefully place the tank assembly between the rails.
Note: The metal brackets protruding from the front end pad (on the tank assembly) fit inside the tubular section of the rails.

Schematic illustration showing the assembly and alignment of the tank assembly on a rower, with guide rails indicated.

Step 9

Using the 5mm ratchet (or 5mm Allen key), secure the front end pad of the new tank assembly to the rails using the bolts (C) and washers (D) removed earlier.

Illustration of hardware components for a Metallic Series rower's tank assembly, including bolts (C) and washers (D) with quantities indicated.

Step 10

Re-install the top cover. Starting just behind the monitor, position the cover at an angle. Slide the cover simultaneously downward and horizontally forward (towards the front of the rower) so that it covers the clutch and recoil mechanism area. Gently fit the front edge of the cover into the supporting / protective shims, if equipped.

Illustration showing the footboard of a Metallic Series rower and the proper positioning of shims during reassembly.

Step 11

Gently rotate the footboard forward until it rests against the slanted brackets of the tank assembly. The holes in the top of the footboard (for the handle rests) should align with the threaded inserts of the slanted brackets.

Diagram illustrating the step of gently rotating the footboard of a Metallic Series rower rearward until it rests vertically.

Step 12

Using the 5mm ratchet (or 5mm Allen key) and 2 handle rest bolts (A), install both handle rests (B). Ensure that the flat surfaces of the handle rests are parallel to the ground.
Note: This step also secures the footboard to the black slanted brackets of the tank assembly. Do not overtighten the handle rest bolts – permanent damage to the brackets may result.

Diagram showing components for replacing the tank assembly on a Metallic Series rower, including labeled parts A (screws) and B (handle rests).

Step 13

Stand the rower upright, ensuring the bungee and recoil belt are accessible. Unravel the recoil belt from the bottom bracket of the new tank assembly. Feed the recoil belt over both guide pulleys in the forward riser and verify it is not misaligned. Connect the bungee to the recoil belt by linking the bungee’s hook with the recoil belt’s D-ring.

Illustration showing the correct and incorrect alignment of the recoil belt on a rower's mechanism, with visual warnings.

Step 14

Lower the rower to normal position and perform a few test strokes to confirm proper function of your rower.

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