Nautilus F3SU Assembly Manual

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Commercial Free Weights
Seated Utility

P/N: 001-40 91 Rev A (0 3/ 20/ 07)

Assembly Manual

Model: F3SU

PREFACE/TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Seated Utility. 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®
Commercial Free Weights Seated Utility. Doing so will help to insure that your users get the most out of

your Seated Utility, enjoying safe and effective workouts ahead.

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

1-800-NAUTILUS

www.nautilus.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions/

Product Specifications ..............................3

Before You Assemble .................................

Hardware and Tools ...................................

Box Contents ...............................................

Assembly Guide ..........................................

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5

6

8

Assembly Complete ....................................

Companion Exercise Equipment

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Limited Warranty .........................................

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

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following definition applies to the word “WARNING” when used in this manual:

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

User Weight Capacity: 350 lbs / 158.7 kg

Dimensions (assembled): 22.2”w x 28.7”l x 37.7”h / 56.3 cm x 72.8 cm x 95.7 cm

Shipping Weight: 89.2 lbs / 40.5 kg

Net Weight: 75 lbs / 34 kg

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

Power Requirements: Self Generating

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BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE

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 Seated Utility.

Basic Assembly Principals

Here are few basic assembly tips that can make assembly of your
Nautilus® Commercial
easy.

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 Seated Utility

quick and

2. As a general rule, and for all fasteners on your
Commercial
right 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 Seated Utility 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 Seated Utility

Positioning Your Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Seated
Utility

Take great care when moving your Commercial Free Weights
Seated Utility into place prior to assembly.

The

Seated Utility is

safely move from one location to another.

Free Weights Seated Utility

heavy and requires at least two people to

Nautilus®

, turning toward the

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Refer to

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2

HARDWARE CARD

HARDWARE NOT TO SCALE

HARDWARE AND TOOLS

REF # DESCRIPTION QTY

1 WRENCH, ALLEN HEX 7/32 BLK 1
2 WRENCH, ALLEN HEX 5/16 BLK 1
3 WSH-FLAT O500 REGULAR BLKZ 4
4 WSH-FLAT O375 REGULAR BLKZ 4
5 SCW-BHCS 0375x1.25 G5-BLKZ 4
6 SCW-BHCS 0500x1 G5-BLKZ 4
7 WSH-FLAT 3/8 NARROW BLKZ 2
8 SCW-BHCS 0375x3.125 G5-BLKZ 2

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4

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BOX CONTENTS

BOX #1

REF # DESCRIPTION QTY

3 HARDWARE CARD - F3SU 1
4 LEG ASSEMBLY 1
5 FRAME ASSEMBLY 1
6 F3SU- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1

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UPHOLSTERY

4

3

BOX CONTENTS

REF # DESCRIPTION QTY

3 ASSY, MILITARY SEAT 1
4 ASSEMBLY, PREACHER SEAT 1

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

The following instructions provide direction in assembling the Leg and Frame, Back Pad, and Seat Pad for the Nautilus® Commercial

Free Weights Seated Utility. All instructions in the manual are given with the orientation of standing on a level surface and facing

the machine.

Step 1: Attach Leg Assembly to Main Frame

Figure 1:

Locate the following for this step:

Parts:

• Ref 5, Main Frame Assembly Qty. 1

• Ref 4, Leg Assembly Qty. 1

Hardware:

• Ref 6, 1/2” x 1” Button Head Bolt Qty. 4

• Ref 3, 1/2” Washers Qty. 4

Tools:

• Ref 2, 5/16” Allen Wrench

Refer to Figure 1:
1-1 Align the hole pattern in the Leg Assembly with
the holes in the the Main Frame Assembly.

1-2 Bolt the Main Frame to the Leg Assembly using
the 1/2” hardware.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Step 2: Attach Back Pad to Frame Assembly

Figure 2:

Locate the following for this step:

Parts:

• Ref 5, Main Frame Assembly Qty. 1

• Ref 3, Back Upholstery Qty. 1

Hardware:

• Ref 8, 3/8” x 3 1/8” Button Head Bolt Qty. 2

• Ref 4, 3/8” Regular Washers Qty. 2

Tools:

• Ref 1, 7/32” Allen Wrench

Refer to Figure 2:
2-1 Using the 3/8” hardware, bolt the Back Pad to the
Frame Assembly.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

3/8” Narrow

3/8” Regular

Step 3: Attach Seat Pad to Main Frame Assembly

Figure 3:

Locate the following for this step:

Parts:

• Ref 5, Main Frame Assembly Qty. 1

• Ref 4, Seat Upholstery Qty. 1

Hardware:

• Ref 5, 3/8” x 1 1/4” Button Head Bolt Qty. 4

• Ref 7, 3/8” Narrow Washers Qty. 2

• Ref 4, 3/8” Regular Washers Qty. 2

Tools:

• Ref 1, 7/32” Allen Wrench

Refer to Figure 3:
3-1 Using the 3/8” hardware, bolt the Seat Pad to the
Frame Assembly.

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ASSEMBLY COMPLETE

Step4: Inspect Assembly

Congratulations!

®

4-1 Assembly of your Nautilus
Weights Seated Utility is now complete.
Be sure to fully inspect your Nautilus
Free Weights Seated Utility before using
it for the first time.

Commercial Free

®

Commercial

Failure to visually check and
test the assembly before use can
cause damage to the Nautilus®
Commercial Free Weights Seated
Utility and serious injury to us­ers and bystanders and can also
compromise the effectiveness of
your exercise program.

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COMPANION EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

The Nautilus® Exercise Machines are designed for use with Nautilus® Free Weights equipment. The
Nautilus® Free Weights line includes the following models:

Utility Benches & Exercise Machines

Commercial Free Weights F3 0-90 Adjustable Utility Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3AD Adjustable Decline Utility Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3AHE Adjustable Hip Extension

•

Commercial Free Weights F3AAB Adjustable Abdominal Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3PC Preacher Curl Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3TBR T-Bar Row

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Commercial Free Weights F3CD Chin Dip Leg Raise

•

Commercial Free Weights F3FU Flat Utility Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3SU Seated Utility

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Olympic Benches & Squat Rack

Commercial Free Weights F3OSB Olympic Supine Bench

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Commercial Free Weights F3ODB Olympic Decline Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3OIB Olympic Incline Bench

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Commercial Free Weights F3OMB Olympic Military Bench

•

Commercial Free Weights F3SR Squat Rack

•

Towers

Commercial Free Weights F3CC Cable Crossover Tower

•

Commercial Free Weights F3DLATP Dual Pulley Lateral Pulldown Tower

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Commercial Free Weights F3DROW Row Tower

•

Commercial Free Weights F3AT Adjustable Tower

•

Racks

Commercial Free Weights F3SM Smith Machine

•

Commercial Free Weights F3PR Power Rack

•

Equipment Storage

Commercial Free Weights F3BR Barbell Rack

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Commercial Free Weights F3 2TDR Two Tier Dumbbell Rack

•

Commercial Free Weights F3 1TDR One Tier Dumbbell Rack

•

Commercial Free Weights F3WT Weight Tree

•

Please contact Nautilus, Inc. or a Nautilus® Representative for information about other products, or go to
www.nautilus.com.

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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.

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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

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: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

• NAUTILUS INNOVATION CENTER

Nautilus, Inc.
1886 Prairie Way
Louisville, Colorado, USA 80027
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES:

• SWITZERLAND OFFICE

Nautilus Switzerland S.A.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• GERMANY and AUSTRIA OFFICE

Nautilus GmbH

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• ITALY OFFICE

Nautilus Italy s.r.l.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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• UNITED KINGDOM OFFICE

Nautilus UK Ltd.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

• CHINA OFFICE

Nautilus Representative Office

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

For more information about our Commercial Series exercise equipment or other Nautilus®

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