Bowflex XtremeSE User Manual

The Bowflex Xtreme® SE

Home Gym

Assembly Manual

PN 001-6980 Rev. B (10/3/06)

Specifications / Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting To Know Your Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hardware Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assembly Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

Important Contact Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table of Contents

Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex Xtreme®

SE home gym. Before assembling your Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym please read the Assembly
Manual and follow the Important Safety Precautions. For information on how to use your Bowflex
Xtreme® SE home gym refer to the Bowflex Xtreme® SE Owner’s Manual.

Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683

1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
Fax [phone]
Nautilus.com
Bowflex.com

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Regulatory Approvals:

Product Weight

157 lbs. (71 kg)

Product Dimensions

53" (135 cm) long x 49" (124 cm) wide x 82" (208 cm) high

Workout Area

96" (244 cm) long x 78" (198 cm) wide

Number of Exercises

Over 60

Power Rod® Resistance

210 lbs. (95 kg)

Power Rod® Upgradability

310 lbs. (141 kg.)
410 lbs. (186 kg.)

User Weight Limit

300 lbs. (136 kg)

Meets:
EN957-1 Class H
EN957-2 Class H

Meets:
ASTM F2276-05
ASTM F2216-05

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Product Specifications:

Specifications / Approvals

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Important Safety Precautions

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Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could
result in personal injury or loss of life.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following definition applies to the word “WARNING” found throughout this manual:

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For your safety, perform
all assembly steps in the
sequence given. Improper
assembly can lead to injury.

Some components can be
heavy or awkward to handle.
Get help if necessary.

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Getting to Know Your Machine

Before You Assemble

Please take the time to read all assembly
instructions before attempting to assemble your
Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym. Select where you

are going to locate your machine carefully. The best
place for your Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym is on
a hard, level surface.

Select a workout area that provides a minimum
clearance behind the rod box of 0.5 ft (15 cm) and
a total width of 6.5 ft (2.0 m). Allow a minimum of

3.0 ft (0.9 m) free space in front of the machine.

Basic Assembly Principles

Here are a few basic tips that will make your
assembly of the Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym
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 Xtreme® SE home gym, turn bolts
or nuts toward the right to tighten and left to
loosen. Or you can remember the mnemonic:
“Righty tighty, lefty loosey.”

IMPORTANT: LEAVE ALL CABLES COILED AND WRAPPED UNTIL YOUR

BOWFLEX XTREME

®

SE HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

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Parts Reference Guide

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Optional Leg Extension Attachment

If you ordered the
optional Leg Extension
Attachment,
you will receive the
additional
parts shown here.

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Parts Reference Guide

ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 4 FOOT, END CAP, FRAME

2 1 BASE FRAME

3 1 RIGHT FRAME RAIL

4 1 LEFT FRAME RAIL

5 1 REAR CROSSMEMBER

6 1 ABDOMINAL BRACKET

7 1 LAT CROSS BAR W/ PULLEYS

8 1 UPPER LAT TOWER

9 1 RIGHT PULLEY ARM

10 1 LEFT PULLEY ARM

11 1 LOWER LAT TOWER FRAME

12 1 SQUAT PULLEY FRAME

13 1 SEAT BACKBONE

14 1 SEAT SUPPORT RAIL

15 4 PULLEY SLIDER

16 22 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

0375-16X0.75 G2

17 1 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

0375-16X5 G2

18 2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

0375-16X3 G2

19 2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

03125-18X2.5 G2

20 4 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

03125-18X0.75 G2

21 3 FLAT WASHER 0250

22 6 FLAT WASHER 0313

23 32 FLAT WASHER 0375

24 4 FLAT WASHER 0500

25 3 PHILLIPS SCREW 0250-20X1

ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION

26 2 TS 0.500-13X9.5X.625X.750 BLK

27 5 LOCK NUT 0375-16 G2

28 4 LOCK NUT 0500-13 G2

29 1 LOCK KNOB

30 1 CAP, BOLT COVER, PLASTIC

31 1 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

.375-16X3X1

32 2 FW-TYPE B-R 0.375-BLK

33 1 NUT, NYLOCK 3/8-16

34 1 LEG EXTENSION BACKBONE

ASSEMBLY

35 2 CHROME TUBE, FOAM ROLLER

36 4 FOAM ROLLER

37 4 END CAP, 3/4 INCH

38 1 PIN, BALL DENTENT, LEG EXT

39 1 BOWFLEX ROD PACK 210#

40 1 XTREME SE SEAT ASSEMBLY

41 1 XTREME SE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY

42 1 LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PIVOT

TUBE

43 1 BAR 50” BENT LAT BAR

44 1 BAR 48” LONG WITH FOAM GRIPS

45 1 ACC BAG LEG #1 ASSEMBLY

46 1 PVC HANDGRIP PAIR ASSEMBLY

47 1 AB CRUNCH STRAP ASSEMBLY

48 1 BRKT, AB CRUNCH

49 2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW

.0375-16X2.75 G2-BlkO

50 4 FLAT WASHER 0375 NARROW

51 1 XTREME SE AB BRKT TUBE ASSY

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Lock K nob Leg Extension

Backbone

2 Chrome
Tubes (3/4")

4 Foam Rollers

4 End Caps (3/4")

2 Snap Hooks
& 2 Cables

50" Bent Lat Bar Squat Bar 2 Squat Straps 8 Snap Hooks

Seat Backbone Seat Back

Seat
Bottom

Upper Lat Tower Lat Cross Bar with

Pulleys

2 Hand Grips

Lower Lat Tower
Frame

Rod Box w/ Rods Seat

Support
Rail

Squat Pulley Frame Right and Left Pulley

Arms

Abdominal Bracket

Base Frame Left Frame Rail Right Frame Rail Rear Cross

Member

NOTE: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

Optional Leg Extension Parts

NOTE: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

7/32”

3/16”

Abdominal Crunch
Shoulder Harness

Parts Reference Guide

Tools Included:

2 Allen Wrenches

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Hardware Guide

Button Head Screws:

Flat Washers:

Nylock Nuts:

Tools you will need:

You will need the tools listed below to complete the assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme® SE
home gym. If you don’t have these tools, you can find them at any hardware or department
store.

• Flat Blade Screw Driver

• Rubber Mallet

• Utility Knife

• Scissors

• Allen wrenches (included)

• 7/16" Combination Wrench

• 9/16" Combination Wrench

• Adjustable Wrench

• Socket Wrench Set

• Phillips Screw Driver

Qty:2
(5/16" x 2 1/2")

Qty: 2
(3/8" x 3")

Qty: 2
(3/8" x 1") (in separate
bag with washers)

Qty: 4
(5/16" x 3/4")

Qty: 20
(3/8" x 3/4")

Qty: 2 Threaded Studs
(1/2" x 9 1/2")

Qty: 1
(3/8" x 5")

Qty: 4
(1/2")

Qty: 5

(3/8")

Qty: 3
Self Threading Screws (#10 x 1")

Qty: 32

(3/8")

Qty: 6

(5/16")

Qty: 3
(1/4")

Qty: 4

(1/2")

(NOTE: Drawings not to scale.)

Self Threading Screw:

Qty: 2
(3/8" x 2 3/4")

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Assembly Guide

Step 1 Base Frame Assembly

Parts:

• Base Frame • Right Frame Rail

• Left Frame Rail • Rear Cross Member

Hardware:

• 6 Button Head Screws ( 3/8" X 3/4")

• 6 Flat Washers (3/8")

Tool: 7/32" Allen Wrench

(or Hex Wrench)

1-1 Lay all parts on floor as

shown.

1-2 Insert Frame Rail

connectors into the
Base Frame and
Rear Cross Member.
Secure with screws
and washers as shown.

Finger tighten screws
at this time.

Step 2 Lower Lat Tower Assembly

Parts:

• Lower Lat Tower Frame

• Rod Box with Power Rod® Pack

Hardware:

• 3 Self Threading Screws (#10 X 1")

• 3 Flat Washers (1/4")

Tool: Phillips Screw Driver

2-1 Lay parts on floor as shown.

Firmly slide Rod Box into Lower
Lat Tower Frame.

2-2 Fasten the Rod Box to the

Lower Lat Tower Frame with
screws and washers as shown.
Tighten screws until snug.

Self Threading

Screws

Flat Washers

Rod Box w/ Rods

Lower Lat Tower Frame

Rear Cross

Member

Right Frame Rail

Button Head

Screws

Flat

Washers

Flat Washers

Base Frame

Button Head Screws

Left Frame Rail

Button Head Screws

Flat Washers

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Assembly Guide

Step 3 Install Lower Lat Tower Assembly

Parts:

• Lower Lat Tower Assembly

• Base Frame Assembly

Hardware:

• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")

• 2 Flat Washers (3/8")

Tool: 7/32” Hex Wrench

3-1 Align the Lower Lat Tower Assembly over

the Base Frame. Push the bottom of the Lower
Lat Tower onto the connector of the Rear Cross
Member as shown.

3-2 Secure Lower Lat Tower Assembly

using screws and washers as shown.

Finger tighten screws at this time.

Step 4 Install Seat Support Rail

Parts:

• Seat Support Rail

• Base Frame Assembly

Hardware:

• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")

• 2 Flat Washers (3/8")

Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench

4-1 Slide the bottom of the Seat Support

Rail onto the Base Frame connector
as shown.

4-2 Slide the top of the Seat Support

Rail onto the Lower Lat Tower
Assembly connector as shown.
Secure using screws and washers
as shown.

Finger tighten screws at this time.

Base Frame

Assembly

Button

Head
Screw

Flat

Washer

Button

Head

Screw

Flat

Washer

Base Frame/

Lower Lat Tower

Assembly

Seat Support Rail

Flat

Washer

Button

Head

Screw

Button

Head
Screw

Flat

Washer

Lower Lat Tower

Assembly

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Step 6 Install Pulley

Arms

Parts:

• Right Pulley Arm

• Left Pulley Arm

• Main Assembly

Hardware:

• 4 Washers (3/8")

• 4 Button Head Screws
(3/8" X 3/4")

Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench

6-1 Slide Left and Right Pulley Arms

onto the connectors on the base
frame as shown.

6-2 Secure Pulley Arms to Base Frame

using screws and washers as shown.

Finger tighten screws
at this time.

Step 5 Install Squat Pulley Frame

Parts:

• Squat Pulley Frame Assembly

• Main Assembly

Hardware:

• 1 Button Head Screw (3/8" X 5")

• 1 Nylock Nut (3/8")

• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 1")

• 4 Washers (3/8")

Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench & Adjustable

or Socket Wrench

5-1 Place the Squat Pulley Frame behind the Seat

Support Rail and align the top screw holes.
Secure using a 3/8" X 5" screw, washer and
nut in the top hole as shown.

5-2 Install screws and washers into the bottom

holes of the Squat Pulley Frame as shown.

Button

Head
Screw

Flat

Washers

Nylock

Nut

Squat Pulley

Frame

Flat

Washers

Button Head

Screws

3QUATPULLEYFRAMENOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

3QUATPULLEYFRAMENOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

Base Frame &

Lower Lat Tower

Assembly

Flat Washers

Button Head

Screw

Button

Head

Screw

Right Pulley Arm

Left Pulley Arm

Button Head

Screws

Washers

Assembly Guide

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Step 8 Install Slider Pulleys

Parts:

• 2 Slider Pulleys with Cable Assembly

• Main Assembly

Tools: 3/16 Hex Wrench

8-1 Install a Slider Pulley onto each Pulley

Arm as shown.

8-2 Choose any of the four holes to secure.

Slider Pulley w/
Cable Assembly

Slider Pulley w/
Cable Assembly

Step 7 Secure Pulley Arms

Hardware:

• 2 Threaded Studs (1/2" X 9 1/2")

• 4 Nylock Nuts (1/2")

• 4 Washers (1/2")

Tool: Rubber Mallet

7-1 Align the two holes in the

Pulley Arms with those in the
Lower Lat Tower Assembly and
secure using threaded studs,
washers and nuts as shown.

Flat Wa shers

Threaded

Studs

Nylock Nut s

Nylock Nut s

Flat Wa shers

Assembly Guide

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Step 10 Leg Extension Assembly

Parts:

• Leg Extension Backbone

• 2 Chrome Tubes

• 4 Foam Rollers

• 4 End Caps

Tool: Rubber Mallet

10-1 Insert Chrome Tubes through

the upper hole and one of
the lower holes in the Leg
Extension. (Select hole for
your comfort level.)

10-2 Slide Foam Rollers onto the

Chrome Tubes and secure
with end caps. A rubber
mallet may be needed to
secure the end caps.

NOTE: The Leg Extension may be adjusted

during workout to best suit your height
and personal preferences.

Step 9 Seat Assembly

Parts:

• Seat Backbone

• Seat Bottom

Hardware:

• 4 Button Head Screws (5/16" X 3/4")

• 4 Washers (5/16")

Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench

9-1 Install the Seat Backbone to the

underside of the Seat Pad using
screws and washers as shown.

Button Head

Screws

Flat Washers

Seat Backbone

Seat Bottom

Leg Extension

Backbone

End Caps

Foam Rollers

Chrome Tubes

Assembly Guide

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Step 11 Install Optional

Leg Extension Assembly

Parts:

• Leg Extension Assembly

• Lock Knob

11-1 Insert Leg Extension

Backbone into open end of
Seat Backbone as shown.

11-2 Align one hole of the Leg

Extension with the hole in
the Seat Backbone to fit your
height and secure with the
Lock Knob as shown.

Lock K nob

Step 12 Install Seat Assembly

Parts:

• Seat Assembly

• Main Assembly

12-1 Align the top two hooks on

the Seat Backbone with one
of the lower pairs of pins on
the Seat Support Rail.

12-2 Tip seat front up and slide

hooks onto pins. Rotate seat
down and back to use.

Note: Use lower pins until the seat

back is installed. Reverse
procedure to remove seat.

Seat

Backbone

Leg
Extension
Backbone

Seat

Backbone

Seat Support

Rail

Assembly Guide

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Step 14 Upper Lat Tower Assembly

Parts:

• Upper Lat Tower

• Lat Cross Bar

Hardware:

• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3")

• 2 Washers (3/8")

• 2 Nylock Nuts (3/8”)

Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench and Adjustable Wrench

14-1 Align the two holes on the Lat Cross Bar with

those on the Upper Lat Tower as shown.

14-2 Secure using washers and screws as shown.

Step 13 Install Seat Back Pad

Note: The back of the Seat Back Pad has two

pairs of holes. Select the appropriate
set based on your height.

Parts:

• Seat Back Pad

• Main Assembly

Hardware:

• 2 Button Head Screws (5/16" X 2 1/2")

• 2 Washers (5/16")

Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench

13-1 Position Seat Back Pad against the

Seat Support Rail and align the
screw holes for your height with
those on the Seat Support Rail.

13-2 Secure Seat Back Pad to the Seat

Support Rail using screws and
washers as shown.

Button Hea d

Screws

Flat Wa shers

Lat Cro ss Bar

Upper Lat Tower

Assembly Guide

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Step 15 Ab Bracket Assembly

Parts:

• Abdominal Bracket (2 pieces)

Hardware (1:1):

• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 2 3/4")

• 4 Washers (3/8")

• 2 Lock Nuts 3/8 -16

Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench

15-1 Attach the Ab Lat Cross Bar to the Ab Bracket as shown.

Assembly Guide

Ab Bra cket

Ab Lat Cross Bar

Flat Wa sher

Lock Nut

Flat Wa sher

Button Hea d Cap Screw

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Step 16 Install Upper Lat Tower Assembly and

Ab Bracket

Parts:

• Upper Lat Tower Assembly

• Abdominal Bracket

• Main Assembly

Hardware (1:1):

• 6 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")

• 6 Washers (3/8")

Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench

16-1 Slide the Upper Lat Tower Assembly onto the

Lower Lat Tower.

16-2 Place the Ab Bracket against the Lat Tower and secure

the entire assembly with 6 washers and screws as shown.

Ab Bra cket on

Lat Tower

Assembly Guide

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Chest Exercises

Leg and Squat Exercises

Abdominal Exercises

Lat Pulldown Exercises

Assembly Guide

Step 17 Tighten Hardware

17-1 Carefully go over the entire Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym and tighten

all hardware before proceeding to the next step. Pay close attention to
the hardware installed in Steps 1, 3, 4, and 6.

Step 18 Connecting Cables

Parts: Completed Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym

Tool: Scissors or other cutting tool (not included)

18-1 Remove the wrapping from around the coiled cable and

pulley attached to the Right and Left Frame Rails.

18-2 Remove the wrapping from around the coiled cable and

pulley attached to the left and right side of the lat tower.

18-3 Attach the cable to the home gym following the routing for

the various exercise positions.

NOTE: As you use your home gym, you will connect the cables

and pulleys in a variety of ways to perform the exercises.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for information on using
the Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym..

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Assembly Guide

Step 19 CONGRATULATIONS!

You have successfully completed assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme

®

SE home gym! Please

inspect your machine 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

Xtreme® SE home gym and serious injury to

users and bystanders and can also compromise

the effectiveness of your exercise program.

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Important Contact Numbers

OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES:

E-mail: [e-mail]

• NAUTILUS INNOVATION CENTER
Nautilus, Inc.
1886 Prairie Way
Louisville, Colorado, USA 80027
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)
Email: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]

• TECHNICAL/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)
Email: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]

• CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683

Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)

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.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES:

For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your
area, please call or fax one of the following numbers.

• INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Nautilus International S.A.
Rue Jean Prouvé 6
1762 Givisiez / Switzerland
Tel: + 41-26-460-77-77
Fax: + 41-26-460-77-70
Email: [e-mail]

BUSINESS OFFICES:

• SWITZERLAND OFFICE
Nautilus Switzerland S.A.
Tel: + 41-26-460-77-66
Fax: + 41-26-460-77-60

• GERMANY and AUSTRIA OFFICE
Nautilus GmbH
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• ITALY OFFICE
Nautilus Italy s.r.l.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• UNITED KINGDOM OFFICE
Nautilus UK Ltd.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• CHINA OFFICE
Nautilus Representative Office
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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