Nautilus Instinct Ab Bench, Instinct Multi-Press Owner's Manual

Nautilus® Instinct®
 Leg Press / Calf Raise

OWNER’ S MANUAL

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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in any form without first obtaining written permission from Core Health and Fitness, LLC.

Every effort has been made to keep this information current; however, periodically, changes are made to the information
herein, and these changes will be incorporated into new editions of this publication. All product names and logos are
trademarks of their respective owners.

About This Manual .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Assembly and Setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Parts and Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Siting Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Anchoring ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Exercise Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

General Guidelines............................................................................................................................................... 12

Product Use and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 12

Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Maintenance Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Labels and Placards .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Warranty and Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

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NAUTILUS INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE OWNER’S MANUAL 3

Thank you for choosing the NAUTILUS INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE. This unit has been designed to provide the

INTRODUCTION

user the most rewarding experience based upon the carefully planned features it possesses. The design elements of this product
will provide you with a comfortable, intuitive, safe and reliable experience, guiding you to a habit-forming lifestyle. Our mission
is to provide products to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness, and the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE will
provide the path to meet your goals.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is applicable to the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE. The manual is divided into eight sections, as follows:

Introduction

Provides an overview of each section within the manual.

Safety Instructions

Provides guidelines for safely operating the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE.

Assembly and Setup

Provides instructions for unpacking, assembling and setting up the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE.

Exercise Guidelines

Provides general guidelines to be followed when using the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE.

Preventative Maintenance

Describes the preventative maintenance measures required to keep the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE in top

condition.

Labels and Placards

Provides illustrations and part number information for labels and placards used on NAUTILUS INSTINCT products.

Regulatory Information

Provides warranty and servicing information for the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE.

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Read this Owner's Manual carefully before assembling, servicing or using your NAUTILUS INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT OBSERVED.

UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE

WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT NAUTILUS PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR CLARIFICATION.

1. Do not use any equipment in any way other than
designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is
imperative that weight stack machines as well as any
other NAUTILUS INSTINCT equipment is used
properly to avoid injury.

2. Make sure there is enough room for safe access and
operation of the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF
RAISE.

3. Keep hands, feet, head, limbs, fingers and hair clear at all
times from moving parts to avoid injury. Use appropriate
positioning, speed and controlled movements.

4. DO NOT use any equipment that is damaged and or has
worn or broken parts. Use only replacement parts
supplied by NAUTILUS.

5. DO NOT wear loose or dangling clothing while using the
INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE. Keep away
from all moving parts.

6. Obtain a medical examination prior to beginning an
exercise program.

7. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or
experience pain, STOP IMMEDIATELY and consult your
physician before continuing.

8. Children must NOT be allowed to operate the INSTINCT
LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE. Adolescents must be
supervised when using the INSTINCT LEG PRESS /
CALF RAISE.

9. DO NOT attempt to fix a broken or jammed unit. Notify
authorized personnel.

10. Use the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE. only
for the intended use. Obtain instruction on proper use of
the unit. It is the purchaser's sole responsibility to
properly instruct end users and supervising personnel as
to the proper operating procedures of all NAUTILUS
INSTINCT equipment. DO NOT modify the unit.

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

12. DO NOT use the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF
RAISE if guards or shrouds are missing or damaged.

13. USE A SPOTTER.

14. DO NOT add incremental weights, except those provided
by NAUTILUS.

15. MAINTAIN PLACARDS AND LABELS: Do not remove
labels for any reason; they contain important information.
If illegible or missing, contact the NAUTILUS Parts
Department for replacement.

16. SECURING EQUIPMENT: The INSTINCT LEG
PRESS / CALF RAISE MUST be secured to the floor to
stabilize and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must
be performed by a licensed contractor. DO NOT use the
UNIT if it is not set up and located on a solid level surface.

17. Make sure that each machine is set up and operated on a
solid level surface. DO NOT install equipment on an
uneven surface.

18. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: Preventative
maintenance is the key to ensuring smooth and reliable
operation of the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF
RAISE, as well as keeping your liability to a minimum.
Inspect the unit prior to use. Give particular attention to
the areas most susceptible to wear. DO NOT use if the
unit is damaged or inoperable.

19. Ensure that adjustment, maintenance and/or repair of
the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE is
performed by qualified personnel ONLY. Immediately
replace worn or damaged components. If unable to
immediately replace worn or damaged components then
remove the INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE
from service until repairs are made.

20. Keep a repair log of all maintenance activities.

21. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments
to weight belts or cables, and replace at the first sign of
wear.

22. Use only weight selector pins supplied by NAUTILUS on
weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.

23. Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when
frayed. Always replace any cable or belt at first sign of
wear (consult NAUTILUS Product Support if uncertain).

24. Fully insert the weight selector pin when selecting the
desired weight. Partially inserted pins can cause weights
to fall unexpectedly. NEVER remove the weight selector
pin if any weights are suspended. NEVER attempt to
release jammed weights or parts.

25. DO NOT use Lat Pulldown Bars on Multi-jungle
Crossover cable systems or any other pulley systems.
These bars are designed for lat pulldown machines ONLY.
If improperly used, the Lat Bar could fall unexpectedly,
striking the user when weight selector pin is removed.

26. Lat Pulldown Machines pose a danger if used with worn
or damaged cables and connecting links. The user can be
struck in the head if the cable or related parts break
during use.

27. When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of
motion limiter, foothold pad or any other type of adjuster,
make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in
the retainer hole to avoid injury.

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

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PARTS AND MATERIALS

ASSEMBLY AND SETUP

The following parts are included with the NAUTILUS INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE:

1 Frame, Weight Stack 1
2 Frame, Main 1
3 Frame, Footrest 1
4 Frame, Seat 1
5 Crossbeam, Lower 1
6 Crossbeam, Weight Frame / Footrest 1
7 Post, Seat (factory installed) 1
8 Flywheel, Range-of-Motion 1
9 Bracket, Mounting, Flywheel Cover (factory
installed) 1
12 Crossbeam, Weight Frame / Main Frame 1
13 Cover, Flywheel 1
14 Guide Post, Seat 2
16 Plate, Top, Weight Stack 1
17 Pulley (factory installed) 6
18 Handle, Left 1
19 Handle, Right 1
23 End Cap 4
24 Cushion, Seat 1
25 Cushion, Back 1
26 Shroud, Lower, Rear 1
27 Shroud, Lower, Front 1
28 Shroud, Upper 2

29 Support, Weight Stack 2
30 Belt 1
31 Belt 1
32 Weight, 15lb 15
34 Cap, Rubber 2
35 Selector Pin 1
36 Guide Post, Weight Stack 2
37 Retainer, Belt 4
38, Nut, Tapped Hole 6
39 Washer 2
54 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X130M 8
55 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X80M 12
56 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X63M 2
57 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X35M 4
58 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X30M 2
59 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X25M 1
61 Screw 4
63 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 8X20M 6
66 Screw, Retaining 4
68 Lock Nut, Nylon Insert, 10M 20
70 Washer, 11M 49
72 Washer, 9M 6
73 Washer, Spring, 10M 1

TOOLS REQUIRED

Most NAUTILUS INSTINCT machines can be assembled using the following tools:

 Metric Hex Key Wrenches - 2.5mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
 Metric Open-End Wrenches - 10mm, 15mm, 17mm
 Metric Ratchet Socket Wrench Set (including 17mm socket)
 Torque Wrench

Your INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE includes a hex key set and combination open-end wrench.

 Channel Lock Pliers
 Vice Grip Pliers
 Rubber Mallet
 Phillips Head Screwdriver - #2

SITING REQUIREMENTS

Your INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE requires approximately 32 square feet of floor space to ensure safe operation of the unit.

UNPACKING

Your INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE is shipped in one or more shipping cartons. Each carton will generally contain one
subassembly of the entire unit. To unpack:

 Remove the shipping straps from the outside of each shipping carton.
 Open the top of each carton and fold back all four flaps.
 Remove the packing materials, foam inserts, and ALL parts from each shipping carton. Keep the contents of each carton in a

separate area to facilitate assembly. To ensure personal safety during assembly, place all packing materials outside the
assembly area.

 Verify that all parts listed above are included in your shipment.

Take time now to enter your INSTINCT LEG PRESS / CALF RAISE serial number in the space below. If parts are missing, or if
you have any operational questions, please call Nautilus’s Service department at [phone]; have your serial number ready.

Serial No. __________________________________________

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