Life Fitness 8500 3 User Manual

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8500 3-STACK MULTI-GYM

Part # 6866301

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Revision:3/15/001

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please note:

* Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8500 MULTI-GYM. Please read these instructions

thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function.

* We recommend cleaning your product (pads and frame) on a regular basis, using warm soapy

water. Touch-up paint can be purchased from your LIFE FITNESS customer service representative at (800) 328-9714.

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

1. Inspect equipment daily. Tighten all loose connections and replace worn parts immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

2. Do not allow minors or children to play on or around this equipment.

3. Exercise with care to avoid injury.

4. If unsure of proper use of equipment, call your local LIFE FITNESS STRENGTH distributor or call the LIFE FITNESS STRENGTH customer service department at (800) 328-9714.

5. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Tools Required for Assembly

* Rubber mallet or hammer * 3/4” wrench, 9/16” wrench * Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets * 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” Allen wrenches * Adjustable wrench * Tape measure

Bolt Length Ruler

NOTE: BOL T LENGTH IS MEASURED FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HEAD OF THE BOL T.

BOLT LENGTH

BOLT LENGTH RULER:

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

PARTS LIST

KEY

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DESCRIPTION REAR UPRIGHT

LEG BACK PAD ADJUST

LEG BACK PAD SUPPORT

BACK PAD ANGLE LEFT

BACK PAD ANGLE RIGHT

PEC ARM RIGHT

PEC ARM LEFT

PRESS ARM

CALF/LOW ROW

BEARING HOUSING

FLOATING PULLEY STOP

SEAT SUPPORT

PAD SUPPORT

WOLFF SLEEVE

LEG EXT HANDLE RIGHT

LEG EXT HANDLE LEFT

2 X 8” PLATE

LAT BAR

72-3/8” GUIDE ROD

PRESS G.R. SUPPORT

LEG G.R. SUPPORT PEC G.R. SUPPORT

LEG WT. STACK BASE

PRESS WT. STACK BASE

BASE

PULLEY BRACKET

CENTER PULLEY BRACKET

PEC CAM

FRONT UPRIGHT

TOP BOOM

REAR BASE LEG

LEG CURL/EXTENSION

PAD SLEEVE

LEG FRAME

SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET

PRESS ARM ADJUST

PRESS FRAME

PRESS BASE 19-1/4” TUBE 21-1/2” TUBE

4 X 7” ROLLER PAD

LAT CABLE ASSEMBLY

LEG CABLE ASSEMBLY

PRESS CABLE ASSEMBLY

AB CRUNCH CABLE ASSEMBLY

PEC DEC CABLE ASSEMBLY

WEIGHT STACK CUSHION

4-1/2” PULLEY

PILLOW BLOCK BEARING

20 HOLE SELECTOR SHAFT

LOW ROW CHROME BAR

U-PIN

HEAD PLATE

1-1/4” SQ. RUBBER BUMPER

FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET

2 X 15-1/2” PLATE

4-1/2 X 8” PLATE

3/8 X 1/2” SPACER

QTY

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 8

2 3 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 2

PART #

KEY

3118401

6140701

6177001

6412001

6466901

6427101

6692601

6781601

6757701

3103801

6480301

6020601

3104901

6619501

3109602

6075906

6214401

6406401

6695001

3103302

3103304

3102501

3114502

3102802

3102807

3102502

3102801

3102804

3202401

3102901

3102933

3102922

3102915

3102906

3202101

3102910

3102918

3102917

3202107

3202109

6780101

6780001

100

6780301

101

6780201

102

6780401

103

6780601

104

6780501

105

6214501

106

6703801

107

6189501

108

6382301

109

6375801

110

6764803

111

6764803

112

6779601

113

3102909

114

3108404

115

6827001

116

3/8 X 1” BTTN HD CAP SCREW

WEIGHT PLATE LABELS (LBS.)

WEIGHT PLATE LABELS (1-25)

WEIGHT PLATE BUSHING (10 CT)

3/8 X 3” COUNTERSUNK BOLT

DESCRIPTION

4” VINYL CAP

1 X 1” GLIDE

2-1/2 X 5-1/2 NON-SKID STRIP

3/8 X 2-3/4” DIA. SPRING PIN 1/2 X 3-1/2” DIA. SPRING PIN

KEYHOLE CLEVIS

3 X 2” END CAP

1/2 X 7-7/8” SPRING PIN

2-7/8 X 1” CABLE CLIP

5/16” SNAP LINK

3/8” FLANGE SPACER 1/2” FLANGE BEARING 3/4” FLANGE BEARING

3/4” SLEEVE BEARING

1/2” PAL NUT

12 LINK CHAIN

WEIGHT STACK PIN

HINGE TAB

3/4” DIA. TAPPED SHAFT

13/16” SHAFT COLLAR

1-5/16” SHAFT COLLAR

3/8” WASHER

3/8” LOCK WASHER

3/8” LOCK NUT

3/8” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUT

1/2” WASHER

1/2” LOCK NUT

1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUT

3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLT

3/8 X 2” BOLT 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLT

3/8 X 4” BOLT 1/2 X 1-1/4” BOLT

1/2 X 3” BOLT 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLT

1/2 X 4” BOLT 1/2 X 6-1/2” BOLT 1/2 X 7-1/2” BOLT

PEC ARM PAD

PRESS SEAT PAD

PRESS BACK PAD

LEG SEAT PAD

LEG BACK PAD

PEC SEAT PAD

PEC BACK PAD

WEIGHT PLATE

AB CRUNCH STRAP

LEG SHROUD PEC SHROUD

PRESS SHROUD

3/8 X 1” BOLT

2-7/8 X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIP

QTY

1 5 4 6 1 1 2 1

4 6 2 1 1 3 4 1 6 8

3 21 24

4 15 13 18 14

8 10

1 60

1 12

1 13

1/2 X 3-1/4” 95

FIGURE 1

STEP 1:

• LOOSELY assemble the LEG WEIGHT STACK BASE (23) and the PRESS WEIGHT STACK BASE (24) to the BASE (25) using two

1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 1.

• Apply two NON-SKID STRIPS (61) to the BASE (25) as shown in FIGURE 1.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

96 1/2 X 4””

95 1/2 X 3-1/4”

94 1/2 X 3”

95 1/2 X 3-1/4”

FIGURE 2

STEP 2:

• LOOSELY assemble the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85)

as shown in FIGURE 2.

• LOOSELY assemble the REAR UPRIGHT (1) to the BASE (25) using one 1/2 X 3” BOLT (94), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and one 1/2”

LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 2.

• LOOSELY assemble the TOP BOOM (30) to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and

one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 2.

• LOOSELY assemble the TOP BOOM (30) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS

(85) as shown in FIGURE 2.

TIGTEN ALL LOOSE FRAME CONNECTIONS MADE TO THIS POINT!

105

92 3/8 X 4”

104

3/8 X 1-1/4” 88

1/2 X 4” 96

1/2”

LOW

HEIGHT

FIGURE 3

STEP 3:

• SECURELY assemble the FLOATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the SEAT SUPPORT (12) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2

X 4” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86) as shown in FIGURE 3.

• SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (62) to the SEAT SUPPORT (12) as shown in FIGURE 3.

• SECURELY assemble one PEC SEAT PAD (104) to the PAD SUPPORT (13) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8” WASHERS

(80) as shown in FIGURE 3.

• CAREFULLY insert the PAD SUPPORT (13) into the SEAT SUPPORT (12) and engage the SPRING PIN into one of the holes.

• SECURELY assemble one PEC BACK PAD (105) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 3/8 X 4” BOLTS (92) and two 3/8” WASHERS

(80) as shown.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

1/2 X 4” 96

71 84

1/2”

LOW HEIGHT

3/8 X 3-1/4” 91

FIGURE 4

STEP 4:

• SECURELY assemble the BEARING HOUSING (10) and the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two

1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86).

• Assemble the RIGHT PEC ARM (6) and one PEC CAM (28) to the BEARING HOUSING (10) using one 3/4” SLEEVE BEARING (72), two

3/4” FLANGE BEARINGS (71), one 1/2” WASHER (84), and one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 4. (NOTE: SECURELY

tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the PEC ARM to rotate freely.)

• Assemble the LEFT PEC ARM (7) and one PEC CAM (28) to the BEARING HOUSING (10) using one 3/4” SLEEVE BEARING (72), two

3/4” FLANGE BEARINGS (71), one 1/2” WASHER (84), and one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 4. (NOTE: SECURELY

tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the PEC ARM to rotate freely.)

• SECURELY assemble a 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (62) to the to the RIGHT & LEFT PEC ARM (6 & 7). See FIGURE 4.

• Apply two 1” X 1” GLIDES (60) to the BEARING HOUSING (10) where the PEC CAMS (28) come in contact with the BEARING HOUSING (10) as shown.

• SECURELY assemble one PEC ARM PAD (99) to both the RIGHT & LEFT PEC ARMS (6 & 7) using four 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91) and four 3/8” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 4.

• SECURELY assemble two 4 X 7” ROLLER PADS (41) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using one 21-1/2” TUBE (40) and two 1-5/16” SHAFT COLLARS (79). SECURELY tighten set screws on SHAFT COLLARS (79). See FIGURE 4.

FIGURE 5

STEP 5:

• SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (62) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) as shown in FIGURE 5.

• Assemble one U-PIN (52) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) using one 1/2” PAL NUT (73).

• Slide one 4” VINYL SLEEVE (59) onto the U-PIN (52) as shown in FIGURE 5.

• CAREFULLY slide the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) onto the PRESS FRAME (37) until the SPRING PIN engages in one of the holes.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

94 1/2 X 3”

86 1/2” LOW HEIGHT

94 1/2 X 3”

FIGURE 6

STEP 6:

• SECURELY assemble the PRESS BASE (38) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3” BOLTS (94), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85), and to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using one 1/2 X 3” BOLT (94), one 1/2” WASHER (84), and one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 6.

• Assemble the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (35) to the PRESS BASE (38) using one 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUT (86) as shown in FIGURE 6. (NOTE: Securely tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET to rotate freely.)

94 1/2 X 3”

FIGURE 7

115 3/8 X 3” COUNTER SUNK

STEP 7:

• SECURELY assemble the PRESS FRAME (37) to the PRESS BASE (38) using one 1/2” X 3” BOLT (94), two 3/8 X 3” COUNTERSUNK BOLTS (115), one 4-1/2” X 8” PLATE (57), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE:

Make sure 3/8” countersunk bolts are facing down.) See FIGURE 7.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

101

3/8 X 1-1/4” 88

1/2 X 1-1/4” 93

116

3/8 X 1-1/4” 88

HEIGHT

1/2”

LOW

100

97 1/2 X 6-1/2”

FIGURE 8

STEP 8:

• Slide two HINGE TABS (76) onto the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) and SECURELY attach PRESS SEAT PAD (100) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8” WASHERS (80). (NOTE: The “hinge” part of the HINGE TAB (76) should face upward as shown in

FIGURE 8.)

• Slide the RIGHT BACK PAD ANGLE (5) and LEFT BACK PAD ANGLE (4) onto the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) and attach the PRESS BACK PAD (101) using four 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and four 3/8” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 8.

• SECURE two 2 X 15-1/2” PLATES (56) to the RIGHT BACK PAD ANGLE (5) and the LEFT BACK PAD ANGLE (4) using two 1/2 X 11/4” BOLTS (93), two 1/2” WASHERS (84) and two 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86). (NOTE: SECURE lock nuts, then back off

1/4 turn.)

• SECURE the 2 X 15-1/2” PLATES (56) to the bushing in the PRESS BASE (38) using one 1/2 X 6-1/2” BOLT (97) and one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 8.

• Apply one 1-1/4” RUBBER BUMPER (54) to the PRESS FRAME (37) where the back of the pad comes in contact with the frame.

91 3/8 X 3-1/4”

96 1/2 X 4”

FIGURE 9

STEP 9:

• LOOSELY assemble the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using two 1” PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS (49), four 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and four 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Assemble PILLOW BLOCKS (49) so the set screws are on the outside, this will allow more adjustment.) See FIGURE 9.

• Center PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) to line up with the post on the PRESS BASE (38) and securely tighten set screws on the PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS (49). See FIGURE 9.

• Adjust the PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS (49) until the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) is level, then SECURELY tighten bolts.

• SECURELY assemble CALF/LOW ROW (9) to the PRESS BASE (38) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 9.

• Apply two NON-SKID STRIPS (61) to the CALF/LOW ROW (9) as shown in FIGURE 9.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

90 3/8 X 2-3/4”

98 1/2 X 7-1/2”

86 1/2” LOW HEIGHT

FIGURE 10

STEP 10:

• SECURELY assemble one 1/2 X 3-1/2” SPRING PIN (63) to the PRESS ARM (8) as shown in FIGURE 10.

• SECURELY assemble the PRESS ARM (8) to the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) using one 1/2 X 7-1/2” BOLT (98), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), two 1/2” FLANGE BEARINGS (70), and one 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUT (86). (NOTE: SECURELY tighten, then back nut off 1/4

to allow the PRESS ARM to rotate freely.)

• SECURELY assemble four 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (90) and four 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) to the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) as sjown in FIGURE 10.

94 1/2 X 3”

FIGURE 11

STEP 11:

• SECURELY assemble the REAR BASE LEG (31) to the LEG FRAME (34) using two 1/2 X 3” BOLTS (94), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 11.

95 3/8 X 3-1/4”

FIGURE 12

STEP 12:

• SECURELY assemble the LEFT & RIGHT LEG EXTENSION HANDLES (16 & 15) to the LEG FRAME (34) using two 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). See FIGURE 12.

• Slide two HINGE TABS (76) onto the LEG FRAME (34) as shown in FIGURE 12. (NOTE: The “hinge” part of the HINGE TAB should

face downward.)

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

STEP 13:

88 3/8 X 1-1/4”

• SECURELY assemble one 2 X 8” PLATE (17) to the LEG SEAT PAD (102) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 13.

• Apply one 1-1/4” RUBBER BUMPER (54) to the 2 X 8” PLATE (17) as shown in FIGURE 13.

FIGURE 13

102

88 3/8 X 1-1/4”

FIGURE 14

STEP 14:

• SECURELY assemble the LEG SEAT PAD (102) to the HINGE TABS (76) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 14.

• SECURELY assemble one 1/2 X 7-7/8” SPRING PIN (66) to the LEG FRAME (34) as shown in FIGURE 14.

1/2 X 6-1/2” 97

3/8 X 1” BUTTON HEAD 87

FIGURE 15

3/8” BLACK

81 LOCKWASHER

NOTE: TIGHTEN BOTH AT

THE SAME TIME!

STEP 15:

• SECURELY assemble one 1 X 1” GLIDE (60) to the angle on the BACK PAD ADJUST (2) as shown in FIGURE 15.

• Assemble LEG BACK PAD ADJUST (2) and LEG BACK PAD SUPPORT (3) to the LEG FRAME (34) using one 1/2 X 6-1/2” BOLT (97), two 1/2” FLANGE BEARINGS (70), one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 15. (NOTE: Securely tighten, then back nut off 1/4

turn to allow the two parts to rotate freely.)

• SECURELY assemble the LEG CURL/EXTENSION (32) to the LEG FRAME (34) using two 3/4” FLANGE BEARINGS (71), one 3/4” TAPPED SHAFT (77), two black 3/8” LOCK WASHERS (81), and two 3/8 X 1” BLACK BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREWS (87). (NOTE:

Both CAP SCREWS must be tightened at the same time using two allen wrenches.)

• SECURELY assemble one 1-1/4” RUBBER BUMPER (54) to the contact point on the LEG FRAME (34) as shown in FIGURE 15.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

3/8 X 3-1/4” 91

103

FIGURE 16

STEP 16:

• SECURELY assemble the LEG BACK PAD (103) to the LEG BACK PAD ADJUST (2) and the LEG BACK PAD SUPPORT (3) using four 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91) and four 3/8” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 16.

• SECURELY assemble two 4 X 7” ROLLER PADS (41) to the LEG FRAME (34) using one 19-1/4” TUBE (39) and two 1-5/16” SHAFT COLLARS (79). SECURELY tighten set screws on SHAFT COLLARS (79). See FIGURE 16.

87 3/8 X 1-1/4”

BUTTON

HEAD

1/2 X 4” 96

FIGURE 17

STEP 17:

• SECURELY assemble two 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PINS (62) to the PAD SLEEVES (33) as shown in FIGURE 17.

• Assemble four ROLLER PADS (41) to the PAD SLEEVES (33) using four 1-5/16” SHAFT COLLARS (79). SECURELY tighten set

screws on SHAFT COLLARS (79). See FIGURE 16.

• Slide PAD SLEEVES (33) over LEG CURL/EXTENSION (32) until the spring pin pops into the holes. (NOTE: PAD SLEEVES should be facing

as shown in FIGURE 17.)

• SECURELY assemble two 3/8 X 1” BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREWS (87) and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) to the last holes in the LEG

CURL/EXTENSION (32) as shown in FIGURE 17.

• Insert two 3 X 2” END CAPS (65) into the ends of the LEG CURL/EXTENSION (32) as shown in FIGURE 17.

• SECURELY assemble LEG FRAME (34) to the LEG WEIGHT STACK BASE (23) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96), two 1/2” WASHERS

(84), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85). See FIGURE 17.

STEP 18:

• Snap two WEIGHT PLATE BUSHINGS (109) into the top side of all sixty WEIGHT PLATES (106) as shown in FIGURE 18.

106

109

FIGURE 18

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1 2 3 4 5

3/8” LOCK WASHER 81

3/8 X 1-1/4” 88

106

TWO PER SIDE

ON THIS STACK ONLY!

108

107

TWO

PER

SIDE!

FIGURE 19

STEP 19:

• Insert the two GUIDE RODS (19) into the BASE (25) as shown in FIGURE 19. Lubricate the GUIDE RODS (19) with a slicon or teflon

spray that is available at most hardware stores.

• Slide two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (47) down over the GUIDE RODS (19). See FIGURE 19.

• Using EXTREME CARE slide twenty WEIGHT PLATES (106) down over the GUIDE RODS (19) with the the key-hole facing as

shown in FIGURE 19.

• SECURELY assemble the WEIGHT STACK SHAFT (50) to the HEAD PLATE (53) using one 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLT (88) and one 3/8”

BLACK LOCK WASHER (81). (Note: The bolt hole in the HEAD PLATE (53) should be on top.)

• Carefully Slide the HEAD PLATE ASSEMBLY down over the GUIDE RODS (19) onto the weight stack as shown.

• Apply one set of WEIGHT STACK LABELS - LBS. OR NUMBERED 1-20 (107) (108) to each WEIGHT PLATE (106). See FIGURE 19.

• Slide two 13/16” SHAFT COLLARS (78) over the GUIDE RODS (19) as shown in FIGURE 19.

• REPEAT the above steps to assemble the weight stacks on the PRESS WEIGHT STACK BASE (24) and the LEG WEIGHT STACK

BASE (23). (NOTE: Use four WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (47) (two per guide rod!) on the LEG WEIGHT STACK BASE (23)

as shown in FIGURE 19.)

95 1/2 X 3-1/4”

FIGURE 20

STEP 20:

• Slide the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) and LEG GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (21) over their respective GUIDE RODS (19) and

SECURELY assemble them to the TOP BOOM (30) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 20.

3/8 X 2-3/4” 90

83 3/8” LOW HEIGHT

FIGURE 21

STEP 21:

• Slide the PEC GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (22) onto the GUIDE RODS (19) and SECURELY assemble the PEC GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (22)

to TOP BOOM (30) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (90), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (83). See FIGURE 21.

• Slide the 13/16” SHAFT COLLARS (78) to the top of the GUIDE ROD SUPPORTS (20,21,22) and SECURELY tighten the SHAFT

COLLARS set screws. See FIGURE 21.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

3 4 5

116

LAT CABLE 42

3/8 X 2-3/4”

FIGURE 22

STEP 22:

• Route the threaded end of the LAT CABLE (42) through the TOP BOOM (30) as shown in FIGURE 22.

• SECURELY assemble two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48) into the slots of the TOP BOOM (30) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (90), four 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), two 2-7/8” X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIPS (116) and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Loop the cable around each pulley prior to

inserting it in the the slot.)

STEP 23:

• SECURELY assemble one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (55)

using one 3/8 X 2” BOLT (89), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), two 2-7/8 X 1” CABLE CLIPS (67) and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 23.

• Apply two 1 X 1” GLIDES (60) to the FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (55) as shown.

3/8 X 2” 89

FIGURE 23

STEP 24:

• SECURELY assemble one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the FLOATING PULLEY STOP (10) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT (90), one 2-7/8” X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIP (116), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 24.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

FIGURE 24

3 4 5

116

3/8 X 2-3/4” 90

LAT

CABLE

FIGURE 25

90 3/8 X 2-3/4”

STEP 25:

• Route the LAT CABLE (42) around the pulley in FLOATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (55) as shown in

FIGURE 25. (NOTE: The CABLE CLIPS may need to be loosened.)

• SECURELY assemble two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48) into the slots of the BASE (25) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (90), four 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Loop the cable around each pulley prior to inserting it in the the slot.)

LAT CABLE 42

116

90 3/8 X 2-3/4”

FIGURE 26

STEP 26:

• Route the threaded end of the LAT CABLE (42) through the TOP BOOM (30) and down through the PEC GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (22) as shown in FIGURE 26.

• SECURELY assemble one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) into the rear slot of the TOP BOOM (30) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), one 2-7/8” X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIP (116) and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82). (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pulley prior to inserting

it in the the slot.)

LAT

CABLE

FIGURE 27

STEP 27:

• Screw the threaded end of the LAT CABLE (42) approximately 1” into the end of the SELECTOR SHAFT (50) of the HEAD PLATE (53) as shown in FIGURE 27.

STEP 28:

• LOOSELY assemble two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48)

to the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) using two 3/8 X 2” BOLTS (89), two 2-7/8” CABLE CLIPS (67), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). See FIGURE 28.

3/8 X 2” 89

FIGURE 28

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3 4 5

3/8 X 2” 89

46 PEC CABLE

FIGURE 29

STEP 29:

• Assemble one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) around the PEC DEC CABLE (46) and to the PULLEY BRACKET (26) using one 3/8 X 2” BOLT (89), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), two 2-7/8 X 1” CABLE CLIPS (67) and one 3/8” LOCKNUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 29.

STEP 30:

• Slide the ends of the PEC DEC CABLE

(46) into the bushings on the PEC CAMS (28) as shown on FIGURE 30.

• Lay the PEC DEC CABLE (46) over the pulleys and under the cable retaining clips in the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) as shown in FIGURE 30. (NOTE: Securely

tighten the pulley connections in the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27). The cable retaining clips should be at approximately a 45° angle.)

PEC

CABLE

FIGURE 30

SEE DETAIL 31

45 AB CABLE

FIGURE 31

90 3/8 X 2-3/4”

DETAIL 31

STEP 31:

• Securely assemble the ball end of the AB CABLE (45) and one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCKNUTS (82). (NOTE: The AB CABLE (45)

should be routed underneath the retaining bolt as shown in DETAIL 31.)

STEP 32:

• Route the AB CABLE (45) around the FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (55) using one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48), one 3/8 X 2” BOLT (89), two 2-7/8 X 1” CABLE CLIPS (67), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). See FIGURE 32.

AB CABLE 45

• Screw the threaded end of AB CABLE (45) approximately 1” into the end of the PULLEY BRACKET (26) and tighten jam nut securely as shown in FIGURE 32.

IMPORTANT! Make sure the cables are running

in the grooves of all pulleys.

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

3 4 5

3/8 X 2” 89

FIGURE 32

44 PRESS CABLE

89 3/8 X 2”

FIGURE 33

STEP 33:

• SECURE the ball end of the PRESS CABLE (44) and two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48) to the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (35) using two 3/8

X 2” BOLTS (89), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) as shown in FIGURE 33. (NOTE: Loop the cable around

the pulleys prior to inserting it into the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET.)

• Route the threaded end of the PRESS CABLE (44) through the large hole in the PRESS FRAME (37) as shown in FIGURE 33.

90 3/8 X 2-3/4”

92 3/8 X 4”

FIGURE 34

116

STEP 34:

• Route the threaded end of the PRESS CABLE (44) around one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) and SECURELY assemble the pulley to the front slot of the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 34. (NOTE: Loop the cable over

the pulley prior to inserting it into the slot.)

• Route PRESS CABLE (44) through the slot in

the PRESS BASE (38) then SECURELY as- semble one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the PRESS BASE (38) using two 3/8 X 4” BOLTS (92), two 2-7/8 X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIPS (116), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), two 3/8 X 1/2” SPACERS (58), two 3/ 8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) as shown in FIGURE 34.

(NOTE:Make sure the cable is routed between the pulley and the CABLE RETAINING BOLT.)

• Route the PRESS CABLE (44) around one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) and SECURELY as- semble the pulley to the rear slot of the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 34. (NOTE:

Loop the cable over the pulley prior to inserting it into the slot.)

STEP 35:

• SECURE the PRESS CABLE (44) and two 4-1/2”

PULLEYS (48) to the vertical flats on the PRESS BASE (38) and on the PRESS WEIGHT STACK BASE (24) using two 3/8 X 2” BOLTS (89), two 2-7/8” CABLE CLIPS (67) two 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) as shown in FIGURE 35. (NOTE:

The PRESS CABLE (44) should be routed underneath the short leg of the CABLE CLIP. Also, the CABLE CLIPS should be positioned straight down to function properly.)

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

89 3/8 X 2”

44 PRESS CABLE

FIGURE 35

3 4 5

FIGURE 36

3/8 X 2-3/4” 90

116

44 PRESS CABLE

STEP 36:

• SECURE the PRESS CABLE (44) and one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4”

BOLT (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), one 2-7/8 X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIP (116) and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 36. (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pulleys prior to inserting it into the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT.)

PRESS 44 CABLE

STEP 37:

• Screw the threaded end of the PRESS CABLE (44) approximately 1” into the end of the SELECTOR SHAFT (50) of the HEAD PLATE (53)

as shown in FIGURE 37.

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