000-6190-041610C
SelectTech
Assembly/Owner’s
®
3.1 Bench
Manual
Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex
®
SelectTech® 3.1 Bench. Before assembling your Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench please
read the Assembly/Owner’s Manual and follow the Important Safety Precautions.
Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
NautilusInc.com
Bowflex.com
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................1
Safety Warning Labels ..................... 2
Before You Assemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware and Tool Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Reference Guide ......................4
Assembly Instructions ......................5
Bench Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bench Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Companion Equipment .....................11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Contact Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
The following definition applies to the word “WARNING” found throughout this manual:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Before beginning any exercise program consult your physician or health care professional.
Only he or she can determine the exercise program that is appropriate for your particular
age and condition. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of
breath while exercising, stop the exercise and consult your physician.
Read all instructions and warning labels before using the equipment.
- It is your responsibility to read and understand all
warnings and instructions. This is essential to safe
operation.
- Keep your body weight centered on the bench while
exercising.
- Never allow children on the bench. Teenagers should
always have parental supervision when using this
bench.
- Set up and operate bench only on a level surface.
- Do not wear loose clothing while you are near the
bench.
- Do not exceed the max. user weight of 300 lbs
(136.1 kg).
- Do not exceed the maximum lifting load of 180 lbs
(81.6 kg).
- Keep at least 50” (1.3 m) clear on each side of the
bench. This is the recommended safe distance for
access and passage around the bench.
- The approximate weight of this bench is 55 lbs (25
kg).
- This bench is for home use only.
- Before exercising, make sure the back and seat
supports are securely fastened and the bench is
firmly in place.
- Inspect your bench before each workout. Periodically
check all fasteners to make sure none have loosened
with use.
- Never attempt to exercise with more resistance than
you are physically able to handle.
- For safety, it is recommended that you exercise with
a training partner or spotter.
- Do not use the bench if any component is found worn
or damaged.
- This product, its packaging, and components
contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you would like additional
information, please refer to our Web site at www.
nautilus.com/prop65.
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Safety Warning Labels
The following safety warnings are located on the Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench. Please read all safety
precautions and warning information prior to using your product. Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged,
illegible, or missing. If you need replacement labels, please call a Bowflex® Representative at 1-800-605-3369.
Label 1: - Read and understand the complete user manual. Keep manual for future reference.
- Read and understand all warnings on this device. If at any time the warning stickers become loose,
unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus Customer Service for replacement stickers.
- Children must not be let on or near to this device.
- This device is for home use only.
- Set up and operate this device on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
- Make sure that you give users enough free space around the device for safe operation.
- Injury or death are possible if Caution is not used while operating this equipment.
Location: On the rear Bench Frame.
Label 2:
Location: On the rear Bench Frame.
Serial Number: Record serial number in the Contacts section at the end of this manual.
Location: On the front Bench Frame.
Label 1
2
Label 2
Serial
Number
Before You Assemble
Before You Assemble
Please take the time to read all assembly instructions before
attempting to assemble your Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench.
The best place for your Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench is on a
hard, level surface.
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly of the
Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench quick and easy. By using these
principles, you can simplify each process and save yourself extra
time and effort.
1. To make the assembly process go faster, gather the pieces
you need for each step and thoroughly read the assembly
instructions for that step prior to starting assembly for the
step.
2. When tightening a locknut on a bolt, use a combination
wrench to grip the locknut and ensure that it is fastened
securely.
3. When attaching two pieces, gently lift and look through the
bolt holes to help guide the bolt through the holes.
4. As a general rule, and for all bolts and nuts on your Bowflex®
SelectTech® 3.1 Bench, turn bolts or nuts toward the right
(clockwise) to tighten and left (counterclockwise) to loosen.
Hardware and Tool Guide
Tools Required:
• 9/16 Socket
• 9/16 Wrench or Adjustable wrench
Hardware:
Descr: Flat Washer 3/8
Qty: 7
Descr: Flat Washer 5/16
Qty: 10
• 7/32 Allen Wrench (provided)
• 3/16 Allen Wrench (provided)
Descr: Allen Bolt - 3/8 x 3
Qty: 2
Descr: Allen Bolt - 5/16 x 2 1/2
Qty: 10
Descr: End Cap 3/4”
Qty: 2
NOTE: Illustrations not to scale.
Descr: Lock Nut 3/8-16
Qty: 2
Descr: Allen Bolt - 3/8 x1
Qty: 3
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Parts Guide
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15
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14
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Item # Qty Description
1 1 Frame Assembly
2 1 Rear Stabilizer
3 1 Front Stabilizer
4 1 Back Pad
5 1 Seat Bottom
6 1 Leg Hold Down Assembly
7 1 Tube, Foam Roller
8 2 Pad, Foam Roller
9 2 End Cap 3/4”
10 10 Allen Bolt 5/16 x 2 1/2”
11 3 Allen Bolt 3/8 x 1”
12 2 Allen Bolt 3/8 x 3”
13 2 Nylock Nut 3/8
14 10 Flat Washer 5/16
15 7 Flat Washer 3/8
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Assembly Instructions
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STEP 1: Attaching Front and Rear Stabilizers
Parts
• Bench Frame (#1)
• Rear Stabilizer (#2)
• Front Stabilizer (#3)
Hardware Qty
• 3/8 x 3 inch Bolts (#12) 2
• 3/8 x 1 inch Bolts (#11) 3
• 3/8 Washers (#15) 7
• 3/8 Nuts (#13) 2
Tools
• 7/32 Allen Wrench
1-1 Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Bench Frame (1) using the hardware shown.
1-2 Tighten hardware.
1-3 Attach the Rear Stabilizer (2) to the Bench Frame (1) using the hardware shown.
1-4 Tighten hardware.
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STEP 2: Attaching Back Pad and Seat Bottom to Bench Frame
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5
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Parts
• Bench Frame Assembly from Step 1
• Back Pad (#4)
• Seat Bottom (#5)
Hardware Qty
• 5/16 x 2 1/2 inch Bolts (#10) 10
• 5/16 Washers (#14) 10
Tools
• 3/16 Allen Wrench
2-1 Align the Back Pad to the Bench Frame Assembly and secure with the hardware shown.
2-2 Tighten hardware.
2-3 Align the Seat Bottom to the Bench Frame Assembly and secure with the hardware shown.
2-4 Tighten hardware.
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STEP 3: Attaching Leg Hold Down Assembly to Bench Frame
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9
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7
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Pull pin
Parts:
• Bench Assembly from Step 2
• Leg Hold Down Assembly (#6)
• Roller Tube (#7)
• Roller Pad (#8)
• End Caps (#9)
Hardware:
• Pull Pin (part of Frame Assembly)
3-1 Attach the Leg Hold Down attachment (6) to the Bench Assembly.
Begin by inserting the Roller Tube (7) through the hole in the Leg Hold Down (6), leaving room on each side
for the Roller Pads (8).
3-2 Slide both Roller Pads onto the Roller Tube so that the entire assembly is centered on the Leg Hold Down
Assembly.
Secure the End Caps (9) onto each end of the Roller Pads.
3-3 Attach the Leg Hold Down assembly to the Bench as shown in the figure, with the hook portion of the Leg
Hold Down resting on the rubber stop of the bench and the top portion of the Leg Hold Down aligning with the
pull pin hole.
Secure the Leg Hold Down by inserting the pull pin through the Leg Hold Down Assembly and the bench
through the area shown.
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STEP 4: Final Inspection
WARNING
You have successfully completed assembly of your Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 Bench. Please inspect your
exercise bench to ensure that all fasteners are tight and components are properly assembled. Review all
warnings affixed to machine.
Failure to visually check and test assembly
before use can cause damage to the
Bowflex
injury to users and bystanders and can
also compromise the effectiveness of your
exercise program.
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SelectTech® 3.1 Bench and serious
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Bench Positions
90 degrees
Decline
45 degrees
Flat
BENCH POSITIONS
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Bench Maintenance
Daily
After each use, wipe bench free of sweat with a clean, dry cloth. Upholstery can be cleaned with a mild
detergent or spray cleaner.
Weekly
If used often, your bench should be thoroughly cleaned using a clean cloth and an ammonia based
cleanser. Wipe bench down completely and be sure to touch up any scratches with touch up paint to
prevent rusting.
Monthly
Check the frame of the bench for any sign of cracking or permanent bending. If you find this situation, do
not use this bench and contact a Bowflex® Representative or Nautilus, Inc. immediately.
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Companion Exercise Equipment
The Bowflex® SelectTech® 3.1 and 5.1 benches are designed for use with Bowflex® SelectTech® dumbbell
equipment. The SelectTech® Dumbbell features a patented locking mechanism designed to assure proper and
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complete selection of the weight plates for each exercise. The SelectTech
models:
• SelectTech® 552 dumbbell – weight range 5-52 lbs. (2.7 - 23.6 kg)
• SelectTech® 1090 dumbbell – weight range 10-90 lbs. (4.5 - 40.8 kg)
Using the bench expands the variety of exercises that you can include in your workout routine. The Owner’s
Manual for each dumbbell model describes the variety of exercises available to enhance your workout routine.
Dumbbell stands for the SelectTect® dumbbells are also
available separately. These stands feature an ergonomic
design to enhance the functionality of the SelectTech
®
Dumbbell. The dumbbell handles are positioned in a
natural orientation providing a comfortable and secure
lifting position. In addition, the stand’s V-shape “step-in”
design allows the user to maintain proper upper body
position while lifting or replacing the dumbbells in the
base.
dumbbell line includes the following
• SelectTech® 2-in-1 Dumbbell Stand – for use with
both the SelectTech® 552 and the SelectTech® 1090
dumbbell
Please contact Nautilus, Inc. or a Bowflex®
Representative for information about other products,
or go to www.NautilusInc.com
Bowflex® SelectTech® 552 Dumbbell
with 2-in-1 Dumbbell Stand
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Warranty Information
Who Is Covered
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or applicable to any other person(s).
What Is Covered
Nautilus, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and provided it receives
proper care and maintenance as described in the Product’s Assembly and Owner’s manual. This warranty is good only for authentic, original, legitimate machines manufactured
by Nautilus, Inc. and sold through an authorized agent and used in the United States or Canada.
Terms
Frame and welds 30 years •
Upholstery and parts 1 year •
How Nautilus Will Support the Warranty
Throughout and as set forth under the terms of the Warranty, Nautilus, Inc. will provide a replacement for any component or part that proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship. Nautilus, Inc. reserves the right to substitute material of equal or better quality if identical materials are not available under this warranty.
In the event that replacement parts or components do not correct the issue, Nautilus, Inc, reserves the right to replace the product or apply a limited credit reimbursement toward
another Nautilus Inc. brand product, at our discretion. Reasonable substitution may be required depending upon Product availability. Any replacement of the Product under the
terms of the Warranty in no way extends the original Warranty period. THESE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
What You Must Do
Retain appropriate and acceptable Proof of Purchase.•
Operate, maintain, and inspect the product as specified in the Product Documentation (Assembly, Owner’s Manuals, etc.).•
Product must be used exclusively for the purpose intended.•
Notify Nautilus within 30 days after detecting an issue with the product.•
Install replacement parts or components in accordance with any Nautilus instructions.•
Perform diagnostic procedures with a trained Nautilus, Inc representative if requested.•
This warranty does not cover labor costs or related charges. •
What Is Not Covered
Damage due to abuse, tampering or modification of the Product, failure to properly follow assembly instructions, maintenance instructions, or safety warnings as stated •
in the Product Documentation (Assembly, Owner’s Manuals, etc), rust or corrosion as a result of the Product’s physical location, misuse, mishandling, accident, natural
disasters, power surges.
A machine placed or used in a commercial or institutional setting. This includes gyms, corporations, work places, clubs, fitness centers and any public or privately entity that •
has a machine for use by its members, customers, employees or affiliates.
Damage caused by exceeding maximum user weights as defined in Products Owner’s Manual or on the warning label.•
Damage due to normal usage and wear and tear.•
This warranty does not extend to any territories or countries outside the United States and Canada. •
How to Obtain Warranty Support
For Products purchased directly from Nautilus, Inc. contact the Nautilus office listed on the Contacts page of the Product’s Owner’s manual. You may be required to return the
defective component to a specified address for repair or inspection, at your expense. Standard ground shipping of any warranty replacement parts will be paid by Nautilus, Inc. For
products purchased from a retail outlet, you may be asked to contact your retailer for warranty support.
Exclusions
The preceding warranties are the sole and exclusive express warranties made by Nautilus, Inc. They supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or
written. No agent, representative, dealer, person or employee has the authority to alter or increase the obligations or limitations of this warranty. Any implied warranties, including
the WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the term of the applicable express warranty
provided above, whichever is longer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Limitation of Remedies
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY COMPONENT DEEMED BY
NAUTILUS, INC. TO BE DEFECTIVE UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN. IN NO EVENT WILL NAUTILUS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR ECONOMIC DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PRODUCT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHER TORT) OR FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT, DATA, PRIVACY OR FOR ANY PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE FITNESS MACHINE
EVEN IF NAUTILUS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL TYPE DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
State Laws
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Expirations
If the warranty has expired, Nautilus, Inc. may assist with replacements or repairs to parts and labor, but there will be a charge for these services. Contact a Nautilus® office for
information on post-warranty parts and services. Nautilus® does not guarantee availability of spare parts after expiration of warranty period.
International Purchases
If you purchased your machine outside of the United States consult your local distributor or dealer for warranty coverage.
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Important Contact Numbers
If you need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the
appropriate Nautilus office listed below. Serial number location is shown with Safety Warning Labels on page 2.
NORTH AMERICA
Customer Service
Tel: (800) 605–3369
E-mail: bowflex@nautilus.com
Nautilus, Inc.
18225 NE Riverside Pkwy
Portland, OR, USA 97230
ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
Customer Service
Tel: (360) 859–5180
Fax: (360) 859–5197
E-mail: technics-APLA@nautilus.
com
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
International Customer Service
Nautilus International GmbH
Albin-Köbis-Str. 4
51147 Köln
Tel: + 49 02203 2020 0
Fax: + 49 02203 2020 45 45
E-mail: technics@nautilus.com
GERMANY and AUSTRIA
Nautilus International GmbH
Albin-Köbis-Str. 4
51147 Köln
Tel: + 49 02203 2020 0
Fax: + 49 02203 2020 45 45
ITALY
Nautilus Italy S.r.l., Via della Mercanzia, 103
40050 Funo di Argelateo - Bologna
Tel: + 39 051 664 6201
Fax: + 39 051 664 7461
SWITZERLAND
Nautilus Switzerland SA
Rue Jean Prouvé 6
CH-1762 Givisiez
Tel: + 41 26 460 77 66
Fax: + 41 26 460 77 60
UNITED KINGDOM
Nautilus UK Ltd
4 Vincent Avenue
Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 0AB
Tel: + 44 1908 267 345
Fax: + 44 1908 267 345
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
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