Life Fitness G5 User manual

G5 CABLE

MOTION TECHNOLOGY

GYM SYSTEM

USER GUIDE

CLASS H
PART # LEA7767401 REV. A
VERSION: LFG5-101
DA TE: 07-01-04

WARNING:

Read and follow all directions
for each step to insure proper
assembly of this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Statement.............2

General Notes.................2

Gym Layout...................3

Parts List........................4

Exploded View...............5

Tool Requirements

and Hardware.................6

Assembly Instructions.....7-17

General Maintenance.......18

Warranty Statement.........19

Product Services.............20

Insert-Registration Card

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

THERE IS A RISK ASSUMED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO USE THIS TYPE OF

EQUIPMENT. TO MINIMIZE RISK FOLLOW THESE RULES!

1. Before using, read all the warnings and instructions
on the use of this machine. Use only for intended
exercise. DO NOT modify the machine.

2. Obtain a medical exam before beginning any
exercise program.

3. Keep body and clothing free of all moving objects.

4. Inspect the machine before use. DO NOT use it if it
appears damaged. DO NOT attempt to fix a broken or

ammed machine. Notify your authorized Life Fitness
dealer before use and have repairs made by an
authorized service technician.

6. Never pin the weights or prop plate into an elevated
position. DO NOT use the machine if found in this
condition. DO NOT attempt to fix. Notify your
authorized Life Fitness dealer.

7. Inspect cables and their connections before using
machine. Pay particular attention to the cable ends.
DO NOT attempt to fix. Notify your authorized
Life Fitness dealer before use and have repairs made
by an authorized service technician.

8. Make sure all spring loaded pull pins are fully
engaged in the adjustment position and fully tighten
thumbscrew before use.

5. Be certain that weight pin is completely inserted.
Use only the pin provided by the manufacturer. If
unsure, call your authorized Life Fitness dealer.

9. Children must not be allowed near this machine.
Supervise teenagers.

Please note:

* Thank you for purchasing the LFG5 Cable Motion Tcchnology Gym System. 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.

* This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function.
DO NOT securely tighten any frame connections until the entire frame has been assembled,
unless otherwise stated.

NOTE: In a continual effort to improve our products, specifications are subject to change
2004 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.

©

Life Fitness is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation

www.LifeFitness.com

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GYM DIMENSIONS

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COMPONENTS LIST

ITEM NO. QTY . PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1 LEA7728201 PTD ASSY, FRONT UPRIGHT
2 1 LEA7701601 PTD ASSY, FOOT PLATE
3 1 LEA7729801 PTD ASSY, ROLLER PAD ADJ.
4 1 LEA7701701 PTD ASSY, LEFT UPRIGHT
5 1 LEA7701801 PTD ASSY, RIGHT UPRIGHT
6 1 LEA7611701 WLDMT, GUIDE ROD
7 1 LEA7746101 PTD ASSY, TOP PULLEYS
8 1 LEA7761701 PTD ASSY, FRONT SHROUD

9 1 LEA7761601 PTD ASSY, G5, TOP SHROUD
10 1 LEA776240 PTD ASSY, HEAD PLATE PULLEY
11 2 LEA7754501 PTD ASSY, FLOATING PULLEYS
12 1 LEA6925501 PTD ASSY, HEAD PLATE 20"
13 2 LEA7682001 PLATE, REAR BOTTOM
14 1 LEA7622001 ASSY, SELECTOR PIN
15 1 LEA7755301 COVER TOP
16 1 LEA7755401 COVER TOP BACK
17 1 LEA7755501 COVER TOP FRONT
18 1 LEA7755601 COVER MID BACK
19 1 LEA7755701 COVER MID FRONT
20 1 AK58-00245-0000 MEDALLION;"BUG"; PUR
21 2 LEA3245501 COLLAR, 1" ID SHAFTALUM
22 2 LEA6920201 GUIDE ROD, 1" O.D. 10GA X 73
23 2 LEA6020602 BEARING, FLG 1/2 ID X 5/8 OD X 1/2
24 2 LEA7749701 CUSHION, WEIGHT STACK
25 14 LEA3223401 SCREW, 10-32 X 6 PHL PAN TT ST BZ
26 10 LEA3226003 SCREW, 6-20 X 8 PHL PAN PLT BZ
27 4 LEA3249205 .375 HXS SOC CS SS X 1.00
28 28 LEA3236601 WASHER, 3/8 SAE SS
29 1 LEA3245307 NUT, HEX SS
30 4 LEA3245401 BSHNG, GUIDE ROD 1 ID X 1-1/2
31 6 LEA3249203 .375 HXS SOC CS SS X .750
32 1 LEA7705402 SHAFT, .50 DIA SLOTTED X 1.67
33 7 LEA3249101 NUT, .375 - 16 NYLOCK SS
34 9 LEA3249214 .375 HXS SOC CS SS X 3.50
35 2 LEA3249211 .375 HXS SOC CS SS X 2.50
36 2 LEA7749801 BUMPER, HEAD PLATE
37 6 LEA7726601 CABLE CONNECT ENDS

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38 2 LEA7745601 SHORT HANDLE
39 2 LEA7745701 LONG HANDLE
40 2 LEA7745501 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE
41 1 LEA7745801 FOOT STRAP
42 2 LEA7746001 GUIDE CABLE
43 1 LEA7745401 UPPER CABLE (SHORT)
44 2 LEA7745402 LOWER CABLE (LONG)
45 1 LEA7767401 USER GUIDE

**SEE SHEET 13, FIGURE 7 FOR ADDITIONAL PART NUMBERS

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EXPLODED VIEW

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HARDWARE:

REQUIRED TOOLS:

* 9/16” wrench
* Ratchet and 9/16” socket
* Adjustable wrench
* Tape measure
* T wo 8mm Allen wrenches

BOLT LENGTH

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

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1

2

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FIGURE 1

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STEP 1:

 LOOSELY assemble bottom LEFT UPRIGHT (4) and RIGHT UPRIGHT (5) to FRONT UPRIGHT (1) using four 3/8 x 3-1/2

BOLTS (34), eight 3/8 WASHERS (28) and four 3/8 NUTS (33) and TOP PULLEYS (7)

 LOOSELY assemble upper LEFT FRAME (4) and RIGHT FRAME (5) to FRONT UPRIGHT (1) and TOP PULLEYS (11),

using four 3/8 x 3/4 BOLTS (31), four 3/8 WASHERS (28) as illustrated in FIGURE 1

NOTE:
THE TOP PULLEY WELDMENT ATTACHES TO THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT SIDES AND THE ORI ENT ATION
SHOULD BE SO THE ARROW POINTS FORWARD AS SHOWN

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

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1

2

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FIGURE 2

STEP 2:

 LOOS EL Y attach FO O T PL ATE (2) to front of FRO N T U PR IG HT (1) using two 3/8 x 3/4 BO L TS (31),

and two 3/8 WAS HERS (28).

 LOOSE L Y attach the FOO T PL A TE (2) to the sides of UPR IG HTS (4) and (5) using two 3/8 x 3-1/2 BO L TS (34)

and two 3/8 WA SHERS (28)

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TIGHTEN SECURLEY

FIGURE 3

STEP 3:

 Insert two BUSHINGS (30) into bottom of FRONT UPRIGHT (1), slide one CUSHION (24) to bottom of each GUIDE ROD (22)

and insert both GUIDE RODS (22) thru BUSHING GUIDES (30) and holes located at bottom of FRONT UPRIGHT (1)

 CAREFULLY slide HEAD PLATE (12) over top of GUIDE RODS (22) followed by two BUMPER (36),

two COLLARS (21), two BUSHINGS (30) and position BRACKET (6) over top of GUIDE RODS (22)

 CAREFULLY slide guide rod assembly under top FRONT UPRIGHT (1) and place TOP SHROUD (9) over top of

FRONT UPRIGHT (1) and assemble together using three 3/8 x 3-1/2 BOLTS (34), six 3/8 WASHERS (28)
and three 3/8 NUTS (33).

 Slide ring of SELECTOR PIN (14) over stem of HEAD PLATE (12) screw HEX NUT (29) onto HEAD PULLEY (10)

then screw HEAD PULLEY (10) into stem of HEAD PLATE (12).

 SECURLY TIGHTEN ALL FRAME CONNECTIONS

NOTE:
THREADED SHAFT OF HEAD PULLEY (10) SHOULD BE SCREWED INTO THE STEM APPROXIMATLY 1”
AND HEX NUT SHOULD BE TIGHTENED SECURELY

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FIGURE 4

STEP 4

 Taking one end of UPPER (SHORT) CABLE (43) insert thru top front pulley and follow routing illustration to

HEAD PLATE PULLEY (10) and continue to other side ending at the other top front pulley.

 CABLE MUST BE INSERTED BETWEEN PULLEY AND PULLEY GUIDES AND MOVE FREELY

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FIGURE 5

STEP 5:

 Insert ball end of GUIDE CABLE (42) through eye hook on FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (11), insert and hook ball end

of cable into bottom of frame.

 Screw threaded end of cable into the FRONT UPRIGHT (1) and tighten until cable is taught, Tighten JAM NUT securely

 REPEAT ABOVE PROCESS FOR OTHER GUIDE CABLE (42)

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FIGURE 6

STEP 6:

 Insert LOWER (LONG) CABLE (44) through pulley 1 and begin routing cable to next sequential number finishing at lo

Take other LOWER (LONG) CABLE (44) and follow same process for other side.

 CABLE MUST BE INSERTED BET WEEN PULLEY AND PULLEY GUIDE AND MOVE FREELY

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ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1 LEA7726201 COUPLER, QUICK CONNECT
2 1 LEA7726401 HSNG, QUICK CONNECT
3 1 LEA7726301 SLEEVE, QUICK CONNECT
4 1 LEA3249901 SPRING, COMPRESSION
5 2 LEA3250002 M5 X 0.8 HXS SOC CS ST BZ X 8

FIGURE 7

STEP 7:

 USE THIS ASSEMLY AT THE END OF EACH CABLE

 Slide each item onto cable as follows: ITEM 1, ITEM 2, ITEM 3, and insert cable end into ITEM 4.

 Slide entire assembly over ITEM 4 and secure by screwing ITEM 5 into ITEM 4 and TIGTHEN SECURLY

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FIGURE 8

STEP 8

 Attach FRONT SHROUD (8) using two 3/8 X 3-1/2 SCREWS and two 3/8 WASHERS (28)

 Attach REAR BOTTOM PLATE (13) using two 10-32 X ½ SCREW

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FIGURE 9

STEP 9:

 Insert two FLANGE BEARINGS (23) and one SHAFT (32) into center hole of ROUND INDEXTER

 Attach ROLLER PAD ASSEMBLY (3) to center hole of ROUND INDEXTER and attach using

two 3/8 WASHERS (28) and two 3/8 X 1/4 BOLTS (31) and tighten firmly allowing ROLLER PA D
ASSEMBLY (3) to move freely.

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FIGURE 10

STEP 10:

 Attach TO P COVER (15) usi ng four METAL SCREWS (25)

as shown in illustration ITEM 25 MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE ITEM 26.

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Attach FRONT (17) and BACK COVER (16) to each other using six PLASTIC SCREWS (26).

 Attach FRONT (17) and BACK COVER (18) to UPRIGHT SIDES (4), (5) using four METAL SCREWS (25)

 Attach FRONT and BACK MID COVERS (18), (19) to each other using four PLASTIC SCREWS (26)

as shown in illustration.

 Attach BACK MID COVER to FRONT UPRIGHT (1) using two METAL SCREWS (25)

 Finally align and stick MEDALLION (20) to front of MID COVER (19) as shown.

AVOID DAMANING PLASTICS COMPONENTS. DO NOT OVERTIGTHEN SCREWS INTO PLASTIC PARTS.

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FIGURE 11

STEP 11:

 Referencing step 7, push back on ITEM (3) at end of cable and attach SHORTER HANDLES (38) to top of frame.

 Repeat process for attaching the ADJUSTABLE HANDLES (40 ) to the lower cable ends

and the medium handles (39) to the middle ends.

NOTE: THIS IS THE HANDLE CONFIGURATION THAT IS USED FOR M OST EXERCISES.

 The FOOT STRAP (41) is to be attached to one of the mid section pulley cable ends for leg extensions and to one of the

Lower pulley cable ends for leg curl exercises.

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MAINTENANCE

Please note:

* 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 [phone].

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

* PLEASE RECORD THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW. IN THE EVENT
YOU MAY NEED SERVICE YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR THIS INFORMA TION.
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND
MAIL BACK.

MODEL #________________________

SERIAL #_________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________

DEALERS NAME: _________________

DEALERS PHONE #_______________

Thank you for purchasing the Life Fitness

G5 CABLE MOTION GY SYSTEM

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Life Fitness extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the original owner of the Life Fitness product. The Warrant y
terms apply to IN HOME and LIGHT INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY.

1. LIMITED WARRANTY ON FRAME AND WELDS. If the frame of the Life Fitness product or a weld
should crack or break, it will be repaired or replaced by Life Fitness. Terms: IN HOME USE ONLY:
Lifetime – for so long as the Customer owns the Life Fitness product; LIGHT I NSTITUTIONAL USE:
Ten (10) years.

2. LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS. If the following parts are defective in material or workmanship, Life
Fitness will supply replacement parts: all bolts, nuts, washers, bearings, bushings, pulleys,
thumbscrews, collars, cable retaining clips, adjustable pre-stretch slides, roller pad shafts, allen head
bolts, weight selector pin, weight stack shaft, set screws, protector c aps, adjustment chain, cott er pin,
plunger, spring and knob. Terms: IN HOME USE ONLY: Lifetime – for so long as the Customer owns
the Life Fitness product; LIGHT INSTITUTIONAL USE: One (1) year.

3. LIMITED WARRANTY ON CABLES AND UPHOLSTERY. If the coated cables or upholstery are
defective in material or workmanship, Life Fitness will repair or replace them, at its option. Terms: IN
HOME USE ONLY: Three (3) years; LIGHT INSTITUTIONAL USE: ninety (90) days.

4. CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS. Any product misuse, abuse or alteration, any attempt to repair by a
person other than an authorized Life Fitness Service Center, any improper assembly, accident, or any
other condition resulting from occurrences beyond the control of Life Fitness will void this Limited
Warranty.

5. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR EXPENSES. Life Fitness will provide only replacement parts or repair
under this warranty. The Owner is responsible for all other costs. Such costs may include, but are
not limited to: a. labor charges for service, removal, repair or reinstallation of the Life Fitness produc t
or any component part; b. shipping, delivery, handling and administrative charges for ret urning parts
to Life Fitness; and c. all necessary or incidental costs related to installation of the replacement parts.

6. SHIPPING. If shipping by the Owners is deemed necessary (in sole discretion of Life Fitness), parts
should be shipped in their original carton or equivalent packaging, fully insured with shipping charges
prepaid. Life Fitness will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping.

7. CLAIM PROCEDURES. If service on your Life Fitness product is required duri ng the warranty period,
please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-328-9714 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-847­288-3300 (outside of U.S. and Canada) for instructions regarding returni ng or replaci ng parts . P lease
have available the following information: (i) the dealer’s name; (ii) the date of purchase; (iii) the serial
# (s) of your product(s) (the serial number location is called out on the final assembly drawing
included with your assembly instruction); (iv) a description of the nature of the problem.

8. OWNER’S RIGHT. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights, which vary depending on local law.

9. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. All implied warranties, except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, shall have no greater duration than the warranty period set forth above. There are no
warranties which extend beyond the description in this Limited Warranty. B ecause local laws do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. DISCLAIMER. No other express warranty has been made or will be made on behalf of Life Fitness
with respect to any Life Fitness product or t he operation, repair or replacement of any Life Fitness
product. Life Fitness shall not be responsible for injury, loss of use of the Life Fitness product,
inconvenience, loss or damage to personal property, whether direct or indirect, and incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

NOTES:

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LIFE FITNESS

5100 NORTH RIVER ROAD.

SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176 U.S.A.

T el: 1.847.288.3300 Fax: [phone]

1.800.328.9714 (T oll-free within the U.S. and Canada)
www.LifeFitness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Life FitnessAtlantic BV
Atlantic Headquarters
Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Siemensstrasse 3
85716 Unterschleissheim
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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39042 Bressanone
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Phone: [phone]
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Ely , Cambs CB7 4UB
United Kingdom
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Phone: [phone]
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8/F , Nippon Brunswick Building
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, T okyo 151-0051
Japan
Phone: [phone]
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Room 2610, Miramar T ower
132 Nathan Road, T simshatsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
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Al. Rio Negro, 433-Predio 2-Sala 2

º andar (Confab)

3
Aplhaville-Barueri-Sao Paulo
CEP: 06454-904
Brazil
Phone: [phone]
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