Just bought an E - help, please!

[Myopic Squirrel]

Just bought an E erg from a woman who allegedly used it for back rehab therapy. It looks like it just came out of the box(es). Included was a Suunto heart monitor strap, a C2 log card, the D & E PM brochure, the D & E Rower brochure, assembly instructions, and a device she said was a battery re-charger. My questions, please: 1. how can I determine the age of the machine? 2. is there any way to determine how much usage the machine got? 3. Anything I should check out "after the fact" re: condition? (Tried it - very smooth & quiet, v. the C's I've rowed), tried different resistance settings, went through the various PM4 screen settings, everything seemed okay. Greatly appreciate any other recommendations of things I should look at before I start erging. Thank you in advance!

John

[jamesg]

You''ve done everything needed already, except technique, maybe chainoil and then elbow grease.

[Citroen]

To determine the age of the machine look at the serial number, it is date coded. There's details here: http://www.concept2.com/service/indoor- ... uct-notice

There's also a date code on the PM3/PM4 monitor (on the Product ID page). The Product ID page will also give lifetime metres (*NOTE* it can be reset).

[Myopic Squirrel]

James, thank you!

Citreon - thank you - especially for the link. Had the pleasure of playing rugby v. a Basingstoke-Newbury side that did a Mid-Atlantic tour of the states in the late 70's - quite the group!