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Metallic Series – Tank: How to replace the top deck

Replacement of your Metallic Series rower’s top deck is a simple task and the process is identical for any Metallic Series rower. Follow the steps below.

As a guide, watch the video below. Note that this video is for an Original Series rower, but the same concepts apply for the Metallic Series from a procedural standpoint.

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.

Diagram illustrating the component parts for removing the tank assembly from a WaterRower, showing JCB bolts, upper tie rods, and barrel nut.

Step 5

Remove the upper tie rods (2) and JCBs that connect the top deck to the assembly.

Note: When removing each tie rod, a barrel nut from under the top deck will come out. Set the barrel nuts aside for use in the new tank.

Diagram illustrating the WaterRower assembly with labels indicating disconnection of the sensor connector and caution to avoid dislodging guide pulleys.

Step 6

Gently remove the top deck assembly. Disconnect the sensor, if equipped.

Diagram showing the internal components of a WaterRower tank assembly, with arrows indicating areas to focus on for assembly or replacement.

Step 7

Reconnect the sensor (if equipped) and replace the top deck.

Illustration showing the placement of screws and a component in a tank assembly of a rowing machine.

Step 8

Replace the JCBs and upper tie rods. Ensure the tie rod opening in the barrel nuts are aligned with the tie rod. You may utilize a screwdriver to assist in replacing the barrel nut. Keep bolts loose until all components are assembled and aligned. Once all bolts are in alignment, go back and tighten the loose bolts from this and previous steps.

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

Step 9

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 10

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 11

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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