Nautilus instinct, INSTINCT ROTARY TORSO Owner's Manual

Nautilus® Instinct®
 Abdominal / Lower Back Machine

OWNER’ S MANUAL

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE OWNER’S MANUAL 3

Thank you for choosing the NAUTILUS INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE. This unit has been designed

INTRODUCTION

to provide the 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER
BACK MACHINE will provide the path to meet your goals.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is applicable to the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE. 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE.

Assembly and Setup

Provides instructions for unpacking, assembling and setting up the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK

MACHINE.

Exercise Guidelines

Provides general guidelines to be followed when using the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE.

Preventative Maintenance

Describes the preventative maintenance measures required to keep the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK

MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE.

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Read this Owner's Manual carefully before assembling, servicing or using your NAUTILUS INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BACK MACHINE.

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 NAUTILUS INSTINCT ABDOMINAL /
LOWER BACK MACHINE.

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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE.
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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK
MACHINE. Adolescents must be supervised when using
the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK
MACHINE.

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

10. Use the INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK
MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER
BACK MACHINE 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
ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER
BACK MACHINE, 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK
MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL /
LOWER BACK MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE:

1 Frame, Weight Stack 1
2 Leverage Arm 1
3 Stop Arm, Flywheel 1
4 Flywheel, Range-of-Motion 1
5 Frame, Center 1
6 Frame, Main 1
7 Post, Seat 1
8 Bracket, Seat 1
11 Footrest 1
12 Cushion, Seat 1
13 End Cap 1
14 Cushion, Back 1
18 Shroud, Lower, Front 1
19 Shroud, Lower, Rear 1
20 Shroud, Upper 2
24 Selector Pin 1
25 Cap, Rubber 2
26 Guide Post, Weight Stack 2
27 Pulley (factory installed) 4
28 Pulley (factory installed) 1
29 Plate, Top, Weight Stack 1
30 Clamp, Belt (factory installed) 1
31 Belt 1

32 Belt 1
35 Shaft, Leverage Arm 1
38 Counterweight, Leverage Arm 1
40 Support, Weight Stack 2
43 Spacer, Leverage Arm 2
45 Retainer, Belt 4
46 End Cap 1
50 Weight, 5lb 3
51 Weight, 10lb 8
53 Screw, Retaining 4
54 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X130M 6
55 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X80M 5
57 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X40M 2
58 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 10X30M 5
59 Screw, Flat Head Socket, 10X25M 3
62 Screw, Socket Head Cap, 8X20M 2
63 Screw, Button Head Socket Cap, 8X20M 6
67 Lock Nut, Nylon Insert, 10M 10
68 Nut, Tapped Hole 6
71 Washer, 11M 28
72 Washer, 9M 6
73 Washer, Spring, 11M 4
74 Washer, Spring, 9M 2

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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE 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 ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE requires approximately 32 square feet of floor space to ensure
safe operation of the unit.

UNPACKING

Your INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE 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.

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