CYBEX VR Owner's Manual

Cybex VR Owner’s Manual

Safety

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1 - Safety

Safety

Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before assembling, servicing or using the VR equipment.

It is the responsibility of the facility owner and/or owner of the equipment to instruct users on
proper operation of the equipment and review all labels.

! WARNING: Serious injury could occur if these safety precautions are not

observed:

• DO NOT use the VR equipment if it is not set up and located on a solid level surface.

• Read all cautions/warnings and obtain proper instruction on use of the machines prior to
using. Use appropriate positioning, speed and controlled movements.

• Obtain a medical exam prior to beginning an exercise program.

• If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, stop and consult
your physician.

• Keep head, limbs, fingers and hair clear of all moving parts.

• DO NOT wear loose or dangling clothing while using the VR equipment. Keep away from
all moving parts.

• Inspect the VR equipment prior to use. DO NOT use if damaged or inoperable.

• DO NOT attempt to fix a broken or jammed machines. Notify floor staff.

• Use the machine only for the intended use. Obtain instruction and DO NOT modify the
machines.

• Children must not be allowed near these machines. Teenagers must be supervised.

• DO NOT use if guards are missing or damaged.

• DO NOT remove any labeling from the VR equipment. Replace any damaged labels.

• Load plates evenly and carefully to avoid tipping equipment and crushing injuries.

• Use a spotter.

• DO NOT use dumbbells or other incremental weights, except those provided by the
manufacturer.

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Facility Safety Precautions

• Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before assembling, servicing or using the VR
equipment.

• Securely anchor each machine to the floor using the anchor holes provided in each
machine.

• Make sure that all users are properly trained on how to use the VR equipment.

• Make sure there is enough room for safe access and operation of the VR equipment.
When the VR equipment is in use, there must be a minimum of at least three feet on all
sides for safe access, operation and passage.

• Perform regular maintenance checks on the VR equipment. Also pay close attention to all
areas most susceptible to wear.

• Immediately replace worn or damaged components. If unable to immediately replace worn
or damaged components then remove from service until the repair is made.

• Use only Cybex supplied components to maintain/repair the VR equipment.

• Keep a repair log of all maintenance activities.

• Inspect all cables and belts and connections prior to use. DO NOT use if any components
are worn, frayed, or damaged.

NOTE: It is the sole responsibility of the user/owner or facility operator to ensure that regular

maintenance is performed.

Warning/Caution Decals

Warning decals indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

Caution decals indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

The warning and caution decals are shown on the following page. The diagrams following the
decals show where each decal is located.

NOTE: Cybex is not responsible for the actual anchoring of equipment. Consult

with a professional contractor.

NOTE: Use fasteners having a minimum of 500 lbs. tensile capacity (3/8” grade 2

bolts or better).

NOTE: If legs/frame does not contact surface, DO NOT pull down with anchors.

Shim any leg or frame not in contact with surface using flat washers.

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See all machines except
Row/Rear Delt and
Arm Curl, letter A.

Personal injury may occur.

CAUTION

4000Y316 C

Keep away from moving
parts to avoid injury.

CAUTION

4875-300 B

Support arm with hands
or shoulder while making
height adjustments to
avoid injury.

4800-381 C

SERIOUS INJURY

COULD OCCUR IF

THESE PRECAUTIONS

ARE NOT OBSERVED

WARNING

2. Read and understand warning

labels and user manual prior to

exerci sing. Obtain instruction

prior to use.

1. Obtain a medical exam prior to

beginning an exercise program.

3. Keep body and clothing free from

and clear of all moving parts.

4. Inspect machine prior to use. DO

NOT use if it appears damaged or

inoperable.

5. DO NOT attempt to fix

a broken or

jammed machine. Notify floor staff.

6. Use the machine only for the

intended use. DO NOT modify the

machine.

7. Be sure that the weight pin is

completely inserted. Use only the pin

provided by the manufacturer. If unsure

seek assistance.

8. Never pin the weights in an elevated

position. DO NOT use the machine if

found in this condition. Seek assistance

from floor staff.

9. Children must not be allowed near

thi

s machine. Teenagers must be

supervised.

10. DO NOT use if guards are missing

or damaged.

11. DO NOT use dumbbells or other

incremental weights, except those

provided by the manufacturer.

12. Inspect all cables and belts and

connections prior to use. DO NOT use

if any components are worn, frayed,

or damaged

.

13. DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL.

REPLACE IF DAMAGED.

See Standing Calf, letter B.

See all machines, letter C.

Regular Maintenance Activities

Preventative maintenance activities must be performed to maintain normal operation of your
VR equipment. Keeping a log sheet of all maintenance actions will assist you in staying
current with all preventative maintenance activities. The preventative maintenance actions are
described in detail in Chapter 7. Briefly, they include:

Daily

1. Clean upholstery.

Weekly

1. Inspect all nuts and bolts for looseness. Tighten as required.

2. Inspect all cables for damage or wear (see Chapter 7). Immediately discontinue use if a
cable is worn or damaged.

3. Check for worn handles, worn snap links, and worn warning labeling. Replace all worn

parts immediately.

4. Inspect weight stacks for proper alignment and operation. Correct all improper alignment
and operation issues immediately.

5. Lubricate guide rods using automotive engine oil only.

Yearly

1. Replace all cables at least annually.

As Required

1. Inspect grips and replace as necessary.

Using Proper Form

Before working out, read and understand the training suggestions listed in Chapter 3. See
Chapter 4 for proper form during exercise.

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4 - Assembly

Installing Weight Stacks

! WARNING: Use extreme caution when installing the weight stacks, failure to do so

could result in injury.

NOTE: Two people will be required to perform this procedure.

NOTE: Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before installing weight stacks.

1. Place machine in desired location.

2. Remove all banding and shipping supports.

3. Using an external snap ring pliers, remove the upper snap ring from one of the guide rods

and carefully lower the guide rod. See Figure 1.

• External snap ring pliers

• Hammer

• Medium weight automotive engine oil

Tools Required

Figure 1

4. Remove lower snap ring from the guide rod. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove both snap
rings from other guide rod.

5. Lean guide rods in the direction that will provide the most room for installing weight plates
(direction may vary, depending upon machine).

6. Slide top weight up and out of machine and carefully set it aside.

7. Wipe guide rods clean over entire length. Lubricate with light coating of medium weight

automotive engine oil.

8. Carefully install weight plates one at a time.

9. Slide top weight onto guide rods.

10. Place lower snap ring onto guide rod (about 3” from top end of guide rod).

11. Raise guide rod up through mounting hole and install the upper snap ring. Lower guide rod

and secure lower snap ring. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the other guide rod.

12. Verify that the ring securing the weight selector pin to the machine is inserted around the
top weight connector.

13. Insert cable end connector into top weight and align cable fitting opening with opening in
top weight for proper cable tension. NOTE: Top weight should just rest on the second

weight plate.

14. Using a hammer, drive roll pin through top weight cable connector holes and cable fitting.
Assure pin is flush with top weight connector. See Figure 2.

Figure 2

15. Insert weight stack selector pin into each plate to verify proper alignment.

16. Verify proper cable tension.

A. If there is too much tension then the top weight plate will not properly rest on second

weight and the weight selector pin may be difficult to insert into weight plates.

B. Too much slack is indicated if top weight plate does not lift immediately after raising top

weight plate (in normal fashion). A slight slack in cable is ok.

NOTE: Weight Selector Pin is

not shown.

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