Batca Link Owner's Manual

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February 2012

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Owner’s Manual

Serial Number Here

Date of Purchase

www.batcafitness.com Link Smith Machine

1207 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC - 919.255.1233 - www.batcafitness.com

Instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Batca Link Smith Machine. This gym will provide you with
a lifetime of enjoyment to meet your strength training needs. Batca Fitness Systems strives to build the best
quality gyms and to package these gyms in such a way to avoid any damage during shipping.

In order to get started with your assembly you should first familiarize yourself with this manual. It is
recommended that you read through each step thoroughly before you begin. Begin by opening your boxes and
separating all of your parts. Verify that all parts are accounted for and have no damage. When all parts are
accounted for, you may begin your assembly. Some items may have been pre-assembled for your convenience.
Please note that hardware quantities shown reflect total quantities for your gym and may not reflect actual
quantities in each bag. Assemble your gym on a solid level surface. This will ensure the best possible
performance, function, and safety for the gym and your workout.

Assemble your gym according to the step by step instructions found in this manual. Failure to do so
will void your warranty and may result in personal injury. After assembly, you should check each station to
ensure correct operation. If a problem arises, recheck your assembly with these instructions to verify
correct assembly. If you are unable to correct a problem or have questions with your assembly please contact
your authorized Batca dealer.

Warning

Batca Fitness Systems has built this gym to give you a safe, effective and enjoyable
workout. However, there is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment. It is
very important that all warnings and instructions are read and followed before beginning any
exercise program.

It is also very important to read and follow the preventative maintenance schedule
described in this manual. If any of the warning labels or stickers are worn, faded, torn,
scratched or missing they should be replaced immediately.

WARNING: There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment. To minimize
risk always follow these rules.

1) It is essential that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.

2) Inspect equipment before each use for loose, worn, or frayed parts (including cables, nuts
and bolts). Replace parts at first signs of wear (use only genuine BATCA replacement
parts). Use of equipment that is damaged, worn, frayed or not completely assembled on a
solid, level surface may result in injury.

3) Make sure all adjustment pins are fully engaged before using equipment.

4) Keep all parts of the body and clothing outside the path of any moving parts of the gym. Be
alert to the possibility of injury. Do not be careless.

5) Minors and children should not be allowed to play on or around this gym.

Table of Contents

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Instructions 2

Parts Listing 3

Hardware Comparison 4-7

Main Assembly 8-14

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Maintenance 15

Warranty 16

Floor Plan Layout 17

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Frame Components

ITEM

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

NO.

1 BFP-11012

2 BFP-10997

Back Upright Support (User

Left)

Back Upright Support (User

Right)

1

1

3 BFP-52326 Frame Connection Plate 2
4 BFP-11005
5 BFP-10993

6 BFP-10995

7 BFP-10994

Rear Bottom Crossmember

Smith Machine Base

Front Upright Support (User

Right)

Front Upright Support (User

Left)

1
2
1

1

8 BFP-10996 Chin Up Cross Bar 1

9 BFP-52299 Frame Connection Plate 2
10 BFP-10998 Dip Station Crossmember 1
11 BFP-11009
12 BFP-11008
13 BFP-11010
14 BFP-11007
15 BFP-11006
16 BFP-11011

10” Weight Tree (User Right)

10” Weight Tree (User Left)

11” Weight Tree (User Right)

11” Weight Tree (User Left)

12” Weight Tree (User Left)

12” Weight Tree (User Right)

1
1
1
1
1

1
17 BFP-52305 Anti-Deflection Plate 4
18 BFP-52307 Racking Plates 4
19 BFP-11021
20 BFP-11001

21 BFP-11003

Freeweight Safety Catches

Smith Bar Guide Sleeve (User

Left)

Smith Bar Guide Sleeve (User

Right)

2

1

1

22 BFL-50268 Smith Safety Stop Plates 4
23 BFM-50651
24 BFM-51181
25 BFP-10999

Smith Safety Stop Spacer

Smith Safety Stop Handle

Smith Safety Stop Guide Sleeve

(User Left)

2

2

2

26 BFP-52295 Guide Rod Clamp 4
27 BFP-52306 Guide Rod 2
28 BFM-10697
29 BFP-11002 Olympic Bar Collar

Smith Olympic Bar

1

1

(User Left)

30 BFP-11004 Olympic Bar Collar

1

(User Right)

31 BFP-52391 1” Steel Bar Insert 2

Hardware

ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

32 BFP-52393 SHCS 1/4” x 3/4” 8
33 BFP-52340 SHCS 3/8” x 3/4” 2
34 BFP-51653 SHCS 3/8” x 1 1/4” 4
35 BFP-52390 FHSCS 3/8” x 1 1/4” 6
36 BFP-51759 SHCS 3/8” x 2” 2
37 BFP-52337

SHCS 1/2” x 3”

38 BFP-52236 SHCS 1/2” x 3 1/4” 24
39 BFH-50146 3/8” Flat Washer 22
40 BFH-50251

1/2” Flat Washer

41 BFH-50157 3/8” Nylock 12
42 BFH-50155

1/2” Nylock

43 BFP-52392 3/8” Shoulder Bolt 2

Tools Required

 3/4” Ratchet
 9/16” Ratchet
 Allen Wrench Set
 Tape Measure

QTY

.

12

72

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Bolt Length

Note: Bolt length is measured
from the underside of the head

of the bolt.

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PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS VERY

CAREFULLY FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

Step 1:

Note: For a more consi ste nt appearance, position al l bolts in th e direction
shown in ea ch f igu re

All Flat Washers and Nylocks are

1/2” unless otherwise noted.

DO NOT TIGHTEN
BOLTS UNTIL STEP 3

.

Item # Part # Description Qty

1 BFP-11012
2 BFP-10997
3 BFP-52326 Frame Connection Plate 2
4 BFP-11005 Rear Bottom Crossmember 1

5 BFP-10993 Smith Machine Base 2
38 BFP-52236
40 BFH-50251 1/2” Flat Washer 12
42 BFH-50155

Back Upright Support (User Left)

Back Upright Support (User Right)

SHCS 1/2” x 3 1/4”

1/2” Nylock

1
1

6

6

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Step 2:

DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS
UNTIL STEP 3

Item # Part # Description Qty

All Flat Washers and Nylocks are 1 / 2”

unless otherwise noted.

6 BFP-10995
7 BFP-10994
8 BFP-10996 Chin Up Cross Bar 1

9 BFP-52299 Frame Connection Plate 2
34 BFP-51653 SHCS 3/8” x 1 1/4” 4
38 BFP-52236 SHCS 1/2” x 3 1/4” 6
39 BFH-50146 3/8” Flat Washer 8
40 BFH-50251 1/2” Flat Washer 12
41 BFH-50157 3/8” Nylock 4
42 BFH-50155 1/2” Nylock 6

Front Upright Support (User Right)

Front Upright Support (User Left)

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1
1

Step 3:

DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS
UNTIL STEP 4

Make sure all bolts are
tightened before moving on

Figure 3

All Flat Washers and Nylocks are

1 / 2” unless otherwise noted.

Item # Part # Description Qty

10 BFP-10998 Dip Station Crossmember 1
11 BFP-11009 10” Weight Tree (User Right) 1
12 BFP-11008 10” Weight Tree (User Left) 1
38 BFP-52236 SHCS 1/2” x 3 1/4” 4
40 BFH-50251 1/2” Flat Washer 8
42 BFH-50155 1/2” Nylock 4

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Step 4:

Item # Part # Description Qty

13 BFP-11010 11” Weight Tree (User Right) 1
14 BFP-11007 11” Weight Tree (User Left) 1
15 BFP-11006 12” Weight Tree (User Left) 1
16 BFP-11011 12” Weight Tree (User Right) 1

All Flat Washers and Nylocks

are 1 / 2” unless otherwise noted.

17 BFP-52305 Anti-Deflection Plate 4
38 BFP-52236 SHCS 1/2” x 3 1/4” 8
40 BFH-50251 1/2” Flat Washer 16
42 BFH-50155 1/2” Nylock 8

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Step 5:

Item # Part # Description Qty

18 BFP-52307 Racking Plates 4

All Flat Washers and Nylocks are

1 / 2” unless otherwise noted.

19 BFP-11021 Freeweight Safety Catches 2
37 BFP-52337 SHCS 1/2” x 3” 12
40 BFH-50251 1/2” Flat Washer 24
42 BFH-50155 1/2” Nylock 12

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Step 6:

Item # Part # Description Qty

All Flat Washers and

Nylocks are 1 / 2” unless

otherwise noted.

20 BFP-11001
21 BFP-11003
22 BFL-50268 Smith Safety Stop Plates 4
23 BFM-50651 Smith Safety Stop Spacer 2
24 BFM-51181 Smith Safety Stop Handle 2
25 BFP-10999 Smith Safety Stop Guide Sleeve 2
26 BFP-52295 Guide Rod Clamp 4
27 BFP-52306 Guide Rod 2
32 BFP-52393 SHCS 1/4” x 3/4” 8
36 BFP-51759 SHCS 3/8” x 2” 2
39 BFH-50146 3/8” Flat Washer 4
41 BFH-50157 3/8 Nylock” 2
43 BFP-52392 3/8” Shoulder Bolt 2

Smith Bar Guide Sleeve with Bearings (User Left)

Smith Bar Guide Sleeve with Bearings (User Right)

1
1

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Step 7:

Item # Part # Description Qty

All Flat Washers and Nylocks are

1 / 2” unless otherwise noted.

28 BFM-10697
29 BFP-11002 Olympic Bar Collar (User Left) 1
30 BFP-11004 Olympic Bar Collar (User Right) 1
31 BFP-52391 1” Steel Bar Insert 2
33 BFP-52340 SHCS 3/8” x 3/4” 2
35 BFP-52390 FHSCS 3/8” x 1 1/4” 6
39 BFH-50146 3/8” Flat Washer 6
41 BFH-50157 3/8” Nylock 6

Smith Olympic Bar

1

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Preventive Maintenance

Batca Fitness Systems strives to give you the very best in quality, performance and safety through carefully
engineered designs and excellent workmanship. In order to maintain this high level of quality the preventative
maintenance schedule below should be followed.

Clean upholstery, grips, and roller pads with mild soap and water generally after every use. The guide rods,
chrome slides and frame should be cleaned with a cotton cloth. Upon cleaning the guide rods, a thin layer of
Silicone or Teflon gel should be applied to each rod to ensure a glass smooth performance.

An overall inspection should be done before each workout. If the warning and safety decals are worn or have
been removed they should be replaced immediately. The cables and cable systems should be inspected for
signs of wear and proper tension. In order to check cables properly you should carefully run the cable
through your fingertips, checking for signs of wear, cracks, burs and thinning spots. Replace any part at
first signs of wear. Cables should be adjusted for proper tension. See assembly instructions for this detail.
All hardware, stops, and adjustments should be checked and tightened as required.

The guide rods on your machine should be cleaned and lubricated regularly. This will ensure a glass smooth
performance from your weight stack. A thin layer of either Silicone or Teflon gel should applied to each rod.
Each pillow block bearing and flange bearing has a grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly. Use
general purpose bearing grease and follow the schedule below.

Although cables should be inspected daily, it is important that ALL cables be replaced as directed in the
schedule below. Please note that at any first sign of wear the cable should be replaced immediately.

If there are any questions concerning maintenance, please contact your local Batca dealer or contact Batca
Fitness Systems directly at:

Batca Fitness Systems

[phone]

www.batcafitness.com

Clean

Upholstery
Hand Grips
Roller Pads
Guide Rods

Chrome Slides
Frame

Inspect

Overall X X

Safety Decals
Cables
Cable Tension
Pulleys
Hardware
Stops
Upholstery
Hand Grips
Frame
Bushings
Bearings

Lubricate

Guide Rods
Bearings

Replace

Cables

Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Years

Commercial Home Commercial Home Co mmercial Home Commercial Ho me Commercial Home

X X

X X
X X

X X

X X

X X
X X

X X
X X

X X
X X

X X

As Needed

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

What is covered

For Residential Use:

Batca Fitness Systems warrants all of its products against defects in manufacturing, materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of purchase including paint,
chrome, upholstery and grips. Batca Fitness Systems also warrants all cables, belts, bolts, nuts,
caps, plugs, bumpers, washers, levelers, decals, gas springs and other hardware for three years af­ter date of purchase; all moving parts, including pulleys, bushings, bearings and pull pins for five
years after date of purchase and warrants the frame and all welded parts for the lifetime of the
original purchaser.

For Commercial Use:

Batca Fitness Systems warrants all of its products against defects in manufacturing, materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for six months from date of purchase including paint,
chrome, upholstery and grips. Batca Fitness Systems also warrants all cables, belts, bolts, nuts,
caps, plugs, bumpers, washers, levelers, decals, gas springs and other hardware for one year after
date of purchase; all moving parts, including pulleys, bushings, bearings and pull pins for three
years after date of purchase and warrants the frame and all welded parts for ten years after date of
purchase.

What is not covered

This warranty does not cover damage, which results from shipping, misuse, abuse, neglect, careless-

ness, modification or alteration, accident, fire, flood, “acts of God” or other contingencies beyond

the control of Batca Fitness Systems. This warranty also does not cover deterioration from wear

and tear or exposure or any defect, which would not have happened if instructions in the owner’s man-

ual had been followed. Improper installation, improper assembly or follow-up maintenance along with
installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for products of Batca Fitness Systems
are also not covered by this warranty. Only genuine Batca parts should be used for replacement,
repair, and maintenance for this warranty to apply.

Defective parts will be repaired or replaced at Batca Fitness Systems option, without parts charge to
the purchaser. All returns require a return authorization prior to acceptance of repair work. Batca
Fitness Systems reserves the right to make design changes without any prior notification and shall
not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.

The purchaser is responsible for shipping the defective part back to the factory. Repair or replace­ment is the exclusive and sole remedy of the purchaser. Labor charges associated with parts change­overs are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase, serial number, model number and date of
purchase will be required along with all pertinent information of the alleged damage.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Claims under this war­ranty must be made directly to Batca Fitness Systems.

Batca Fitness Systems

1207 N. New Hope Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

[phone]

www.batcafitness.com

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Layout Diagram

The Link Smith Machine has a layout dimension of 5’-11” (width) x 5’-8” (length) x

7’-0” (height). There should be a minimum of 18”, preferably 24”, of working space around

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