Thank you for purchasing the Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Row Tower. For more than 30 years Nautilus®
has been producing the world’s finest fitness equipment used in health clubs and homes around the globe. We
hope this product exceeds your expectations and is a valuable tool for your facility.
Please carefully read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of your new Nautilus® Row
Tower. Doing so will help to insure that your users get the most out of your tower, enjoying safe and effective
workouts ahead.
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Note: Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right
side and to the front or back are made as if you were standing on
a level surface and facing the Row Tower.
Basic Assembly Principals
Here are few basic assembly tips that can make assembly of your
Nautilus® Commercial
1. You can make the assembly process go faster by gathering the
pieces you need for each step prior to starting the step.
Free Weights Row Tower
quick and easy.
2. As a general rule, and for all fasteners on your
Commercial
will tighten, turning towards the left will loosen. An easy way to
remember this is by remembering the expression, “Lefty loosey,
righty tighty.”
3. Not all of the tools needed to assemble your Nautilus
Commercial Free Weights Row Tower are provided.
the Tool List. You may find the use of a utility knife or scissors
beneficial during the unpacking and assembly process.
4. It is recommended that you use two people to assemble your
Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Row Tower.
Positioning Your Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Row
Tower
Take great care when moving your Commercial Free Weights
Row Tower into place prior to assembly.
The Row Tower is heavy and requires at least two people to
safely move from one location to another. Remove weights before
attempting to move the unit.
GAP MUST BE FROM 0.0MM TO 22.4MM
DURING NORMAL OPERATION TO ALLOW
MINIMUM THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
TOP NUT MUST BE FULLY
TIGHTENED BEFORE
MEASURING GAP
25.4 MINIMUM
THREAD ENGAGEMENT
22.4
25.4
Step 3: Assemble Stack Pulley and Top Weight Plate
Figure 3:
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 8, Stack Pulley Assembly Qty. 1
• Ref 1, Top Weight Plate Assembly Qty. 1
Hardware:
• None
Tools:
• Ref 16, 3/16” Allen Wrench
Refer to Figures 3 and 4:
3-1 Prepare the Top Weight Assembly by loosely
attaching the Stack Pulley Assembly.
3-2 Attach the Stem Pin.
3-3 Set aside the Assembly.
Figure 4:
Note: When attaching the Weight Stack Pulley, make
sure that there is 25.4 mm (1in.) of thread engagement
(Figure 4). In order to ensure proper thread engagement,
set the bottom nut at the 25.4 mm (1in.) minimum
distance, then thread the Pulley Assembly into the Top
Weight (refer to Step 12 for the procedure to thread the
Pulley Assembly). To check that you have the proper
engagement after the Pulley is installed, measure the
distance between the two nuts when the top nut is fully
tightened. The distance between nuts can not exceed
22.4 (.88 in.) mm.
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Step 4: Install Guide Rods and Bumpers
Figure 5:
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 2, Guide Rod Qty. 2
• Ref 2, Bumper Guide Rod Qty. 2
Hardware:
• None
Tools:
• None
Refer to Figure 5:
4-1 Place the Guide Rods and Bumpers in the Bottom
Triangle Weldment, allowing the Rods to lean
forward.
Refer to Figures 6 and 7:
5-1 Locate and set aside the 10 lb or 15 lb Weight Plate
with the extra hole in the front to retain the Weight
pin. This is the “Second Plate” and is the last plate
you place before adding the Top Weight Assembly
(Figure 6).
Figure 7:
Note: Make sure that the extra hole in the “Second
Plate” is facing to the left (as you face the machine).
5-2 Carefully slide all the Weight plates onto the Guide
Rods, finishing with the ”Second Plate” and the Top
Weight Assembly (Figure 7).
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Figure 8:
Step 6: Install Guide Rods
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 8, Bumper, Guide Rod Qty. 2
• Ref 7, Tube, Guide Rod Qty. 2
• Ref 9, Guide Rod Bushing Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 12, 3/4” Washers Qty. 2
Tools:
• None
Refer to Figure 8:
6-1 Place the components onto the Guide Rod ends in
the order shown.
Note: Do not lift the Guide Rods into place at this time.
Step 7: Install Seat Guide Rods into Upper Triangle
Weldment
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 2, Weldment, Upper Triangle, Row Qty. 1
Hardware:
• Ref 4, 1/2”x 3” Button Head Bolt Qty. 2
• Ref 14, 1/4” x 3/4” Thread Cutting Screw Qty. 1
• Ref 10, 1/2” Nuts Qty. 2
• Ref 9, 1/2” Washers Qty. 4
Tools:
• Ref 18, 5/16” Allen Wrench
• Ref 15, 5/32” Allen Wrench
• 3/4” Wrench
Refer to Figure 9:
7-1 Tip the Guide Rods to a vertical position. Lift the
Guide Rods one at a time so that the Guide Rod
Bushing is seated completely into the Upper
Triangle Weldment.
7-2 Place the 1/2” x 3” retaining bolt into the hole
just below the Guide Rod and secure with a 1/2”
nut.
7-3 Repeat 7-1 and 7-2 for both sides.
7-4 Attach the Pin Rope to the Weight Stack using
the 1/4” x 3/4” Thread Cutting Screw.
7-5 Firmly tighten the hardware.
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Step 8: Adhere Weight Stack Decals
Figure 10:
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 1, 10 lb Weight Plate Decals Qty. 23
-OR-
• Ref 4, 15 lb Weight Plate Decals Qty. 23
Hardware:
• None
Tools:
• None
Refer to Figure 10:
8-1 Prepare the Weight Plates by degreasing with
denatured alcohol and a primer solution.
8-2 From each Decal strip (12 Decals to a strip
column), remove, separately, one side of the
backing.
8-3 Align the backing to the Plates and press gently
against the backing.
8-4 Firmly rub the decals to secure adhesion to the
Weight Plates.
Refer to Figure 13:
11-1 Align the holes of the Seat Upholstery with the
holes of the Lateral Pulley Seat Weldment and
fasten with the 3/8” hardware.
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Side against the frame
Side facing inward
Step 12: Install Upper Pulley Assemblies
Figure 14:
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 3, 6” Pulley Assembly Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 4, 1/2”x 2” Button Head Bolt Qty. 2
• Ref 10, 1/2” Locknuts Qty. 2
• Ref 9, 1/2” Washers Qty. 4
Tools:
• Ref 18, 5/16” Allen Wrench
• 3/4” Wrench
Refer to Figures 14 and 15:
12-1 Fasten the Pulleys to the Upper Triangle
Weldment using the 1 3/4” hardware. Loosely
tighten the hardware until the cable is routed
(Figure 14).
Figure 15:
Note: Be sure to orient Pulleys as shown in Figure 15.
Step 13: Attach Cable Ball and Fork and Route Cable
Figure 16:
Figure 17:
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 3, Assembly, Slotted Strap Forks Qty. 2
• Ref 1, Clip, Carabineer Qty. 2
Hardware:
• None
Tools:
• Ref 17, 7/32” Allen Wrench
• 9/16” Wrench
Refer to Figure 16:
13-1 Attach Cable Ball and Slotted Strap Fork to one
end of the cable. Cable terminations come
attached. Remove one set of the terminations.
Refer to Figures 17 and 18:
13-2 Follow this sequence to install the cable:
a. Start threading the cable into the left side
under the pulley of the Row Attachment
system (Figure 17).
b. Continue threading the cable to the 6” top
pulley and wrap over it.
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Figure 18:
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Step 13: Attach Cable Ball and Fork and Route
Cable, continued
c. From there, thread the cable back down in
front of the Weight Stack Pulley Assembly
(Figure 18).
d. Thread the cable under the Weight Stack
Pulley Assembly and up behind it.
Note: To align the Weight Stack Pulley, first
make sure that the tension nuts are loose
(assembly should rotate freely) and that all
other steps have been completed.
With the weight pin inserted (amount of
weight is unimportant; simply ensure there is
some weight), pull the cable handles until the
cable is just tight. This should rotate the
pulley to the correct orientation. Tighten the
tension nuts while the cable is tight.
e. Going up, thread the cable over the 6” pulley
on the right side of the Tower (Figure 18).
f. Complete the cable installation by threading
the cable down to the Adjustable Dual Pulley
right side and thread the cable under the
pulley.
g. Attach the remaining Cable Ball and Slotted
Strap Fork.
13-3 Tighten the hardware on the Top Pulley
Assemblies.
14-1 Lubricate the guide rods using a silicone based
lubricant.
14-2 Carefully inspect all cables and insure that they
are properly seated on the pulleys and that they
pass between the pulleys and cable retainers.
14-3 Make sure all hardware is securely tightened.
Cable Tensioning
14-4 The cables should be as tight as possible while still
allowing the selector pin to freely engage all of
the weights.
14-5 Once the cables are tensioned, load the weight
stack with as much weight as you feel comfortable
with, and pull each cable several times to set and
stretch the cables.
14-6 After the cables are stretched, they may need to
be re-tensioned.
14-7 Over time, the cables may stretch and need to be
re-tensioned.
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When cables are properly tensioned, the ball stop
should rest within 1/4” of the Dual Pulley System and
the top weight should sit flush. If the cable is loose
(more than a 1/4” of play), move the bottom tension
nut up the bolt. Next, screw the bolt further down into
the weight stack. If the cable is too tight, unscrew the
bolt from the Weight Stack. Finish by retightening the
bottom tension nut. Make sure to follow the guidelines
above regarding thread engagement.
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ASSEMBLY COMPLETE
Step 15: Inspect Assembly
Congratulations!
®
15-1 Assembly of your Nautilus
Weights Row Tower is now complete.
Be sure to fully inspect your Nautilus
cial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack before
using it for the first time.
Commercial Free
®
Commer
Failure to visually check and
test the assembly before use can
cause damage to the Nautilus®
Commercial Free Weights Row
Tower and serious injury to users and bystanders and can also
compromise the effectiveness of
your exercise program.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Commercial Market Warranty Information
All Nautilus® exercise products are warranted to the
commercial market purchaser to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to
the original purchaser only and proof of the purchase will
be required. Any product sold or placed in an application
not recommended by Nautilus will void any warranty
coverage set forth by Nautilus warranty policies and
procedures.
Time Period
15 Years - Frame
3 Years- Mechanical and electrical parts
1 Year- Labor
1 Year - Wear items
What this warranty does not cover
warranty or, at Nautilus’ election, to the replacement
amount of the purchase price of the exercise product
in question. Some states do not permit the exclusion
or limitation of implied warranties or incidental or
consequential damages, so the preceding limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
Procedures
Warranty service will in most cases be performed by an
authorized Nautilus Fitness Dealer or Service Technician.
The original purchaser must provide proof of purchase,
Service calls and/or transportation to and from the
Nautilus Dealer is the responsibility of the purchaser.
1. Nautilus will have the option to repair or replace any
exercise product, which requires service.
2. Nautilus will replace any equipment frame that is
structurally defective with a new frame or replace the
unit with a unit of equal value.
1. Users weighing more than 350 lbs.
2. Any damage, failure or loss caused by accident,
misuse, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper
maintenance or failure follow instructions or warnings
in this Assembly/Service Manual.
3. Use of product in a manner or environment for which it
was not designed.
Limitations
The foregoing warranties are in lieu of and exclude all
other warranties not expressly set forth herein, whether
expressed or implied by operation of law or otherwise,
including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose. Nautilus shall in no
event be liable for incidental or consequential losses,
damages or expenses in connection with its exercise
products. Nautilus’ liability hereunder is expressly limited
to the replacement of goods not complying with this
3. Nautilus is not responsible for dealer labor charges for
the component changeovers completed after the labor
related warranty period stated herein.
4. If you elect to repair an exercise product or part
yourself, using the services of someone other than
an authorized Nautilus Fitness Dealer or Service
Technician, or use a replacement part not supplied
by Nautilus, Nautilus shall not be liable for any cost,
damage, failure or loss caused by the use of such
unauthorized service or parts.
[INCLUDE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ‘PAGE’
OR A REFERENCE TO AN ON-LINE WARRANTY
REGISTRATION FORM??]
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.
WORLDWIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE
• NORTH AMERICA OFFICE
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (628-8458)
Fax: 800-686-6466
e-mail: cstech@nautilus.com
• NAUTILUS INNOVATION CENTER
Nautilus, Inc.
1886 Prairie Way
Louisville, Colorado, USA 80027
Phone: 800-864-1270
Fax: 800-898-9410
• CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
• INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Nautilus International S.A.
Rue Jean Prouvé 6
1762 Givisiez / Switzerland
Tel: +41-26-460-77-77
Fax: +41-26-460-77-70
E-mail: technics@nautilus.com
INTERNATIONAL 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: +49 2203 /20 20-0
Fax: +49 2203/20 20-45 45
• ITALY OFFICE
Nautilus Italy s.r.l.
Tel: +39-051-664-6201
Fax: +39-051-664-7461
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• UNITED KINGDOM OFFICE
Nautilus UK Ltd.
Tel: +44-1908-267-345
Fax: +44-1908-267-346
• CHINA OFFICE
Nautilus Representative Office
Tel: +86-21-523-707-00
Fax: +86-21-523-707-09
For more information about our Commercial Series exercise equipment or other Nautilus®