ParaBody Serious Steel 400102 Assembly Manual

400102 HOME GYM

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1Part # 6873301 Revision: 8/30/00

IMPORTANT NOTES

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF Serious steel!

Please note:

* Thank you for purchasing the Parabody 400102 Home Gym. 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.

* We recommend cleaning your product (pads and frame) on a regular basis, using warm soapy
water. Touch-up paint can be purchased from your Parabody customer service representative
at [phone].

There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment. To minimize risk, please
follow these rules:

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

2. Do not allow minors or children to play on or around this equipment.

3. Exercise with care to avoid injury .

4. If unsure of proper use of equipment, call your local Parabody distributor or call the
Parabody customer service department at [phone].

5. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

T ools Required for Assembly

* Rubber mallet or hammer
* 3/4” wrench
* 9/16” wrench
* Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets
* 5/32” Allen wrench
* Adjustable wrench
* T ape measure

Bolt Length Ruler

NOTE: BOL T LENGTH IS MEASURED FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HEAD OF THE BOLT.

BOL T LENGTH RULER:

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

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1

BOLT LENGTH

2

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PARTS LIST

KEY

PART #

6874903

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6683302

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6682803

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6832203

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6686802

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6679503

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6678603

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6683103

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6680402

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6682103

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6682503

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6681303

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6680202

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6874502

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6874603

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6680903

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6680803

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6681902

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6532903

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6532803

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6530203

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6594702

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6624402

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6529702

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6275302

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6654302

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6597402

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6681502

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6690901

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6125102

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6194601

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6176201

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6523401

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6375902

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3102909

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3102924

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3102933

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3102922

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3102904

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3102905

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3102906

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3102910

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3102943

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3102917

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3102937

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3102901

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3102949

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3102802

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3102801

49

3102804

50

3102501

51

33-1/2 X 9-1/2” BACK SEA T PAD

15-1/2 X 10-1/2” PEC SEA T PAD

15-3/4 X 15-1/2” LEG SEA T P AD

DESCRIPTION

FRAME SUPPOR T

WOLFF SLEEVE

WEIGHT ST ACK BASE

LEG CURL/EXTENSION

PULLEY BRACKET

ADJUSTMENT SLIDE

TOP BOOM

PRESS ARM

PRESS ARM LEVER

BASE

FRONT UPRIGHT

LEVER STOP

RECEIVING TUBE

BACK P AD SUPPORT

LEG SUPPORT

REAR UPRIGHT

BEARING HOUSING

PLA TE, 1/4 X 2 X 16-1/2”

PEC ARM RIGHT

PEC ARM LEFT

CENTER PULLEY BRACKET

FLOA TING PULLEY

SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET

PEC CAM

LA T BAR

3/4 DIA X 11” SHAFT

3/4 OD X 16” TUBE

4 X 7” ROLLER P AD

PEC DEC ROLLER P AD
3/4 X 72-3/8” GUIDE ROD
WEIGHT ST ACK SP ACER

3/8 X 1” BOL T

3/8 X 1-3/4” BOL T

3/8 X 2” BOL T

3/8 X 2-3/4” BOL T

3/8 X 3” BOL T

3/8 X 3-3/4" BOL T

3/8 X 4" BOL T
1/2 X 3" BOL T

1/2 X 3-1/2" BOL T

1/2 X 4" BOL T
1/2 X 4-1/2" BOL T
3/8 X 1-1/4” BOL T
1/2 X 5-1/2” BOL T

3/8” LOCK NUT
1/2” LOCK NUT

1/2” LOW HT . NYLOCK NUT

3/8” W ASHER

QTY

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8
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10

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10

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29
10

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KEY

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PART #

3102502
3102503
3109602
6686301
6075906
6214401
6533501

6321201
3119201
3226301
3117901
3114407
3118401
3106803
6480301
6020601
6019701
3104901
6416601
6412001
3103801
3105401
6214501
6692601
6405201
6236701
6406401
3116201
6266001
6714601
6375801
6389701
6409101
3116001
6270501
6140701
3108002
3117401
6873801
6687201
6687001
6535601
6189501
6145801
6382301
6866601
6866801
6122702
6427101

DESCRIPTION

1/2” W ASHER
3/4” W ASHER

P AL NUT

1/2” DIA U-PIN

CHAIN

WEIGHT ST ACK PIN

CABLE RET AINING CLIP

CONTROL LEVER

8-32 X 3/16” SCREW

3/8” JOINT CONNECTOR CAP

E-RING

#10 FLA T WASHER

4” VINYL CAP

5/16” SET SCREW

3/8” FLANGE SP ACER
1/2” FLANGE BEARING
3/4” THRUST BEARING
3/4” FLANGE BEARING

1-3/4 X 3/4” PARAGLIDE

SPRING PIN ASSEMBLY

5/16” DIA SNAP LINK

ST ARLOCK COLLAR

WEIGHT PLA TE
3 X 2” END CAP
2” SQ. END CAP

1-3/4” SQ END CAP

HINGE T AB

3-1/2” PULLEY

WEIGHT ST ACK SHAFT

HEAD PLA TE

STRAP AB CRUNCH

LOW ROW BAR

STRAP ANKLE

1-1/4” BUMPER RUBBER

4 X 14” NON-SKID

1 X 1” GLIDE

WEIGHT ST ACK CUSHION

CAP PLUG

227-5/8” LEG EXT. CABLE

72-1/4” AB CABLE

103-1/2” LAT CABLE
77-5/8” PEC DEC CABLE
WEIGHT ST ACK LABELS

THUMBSCREW

WEIGHT PLA TE BUSHING 10CT

BOL T COVER CAP

BOL T COVER WASHER

3/8” X 1/2” SPACER

KEYHOLE CLEVIS

QTY

14

2
1
1
1
1
5
1
2
2
1
2
1
4

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6
2
8
1
3

4
10
15

2

2

1

2
19

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1

1

1

4

2

2

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1

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3

2

2

2

1

49

16

69

52

1/2 X 3” 42

66

3/8 X 2-3/4” 38

79

48

66

10

90

FIGURE 1

STEP 1

• Securely assemble REAR UPRIGHT (16 ) to BASE (10) using two 1/2 X 3" BOLTS (42), two 1/2" WASHERS (52), and two
1/2" LOCKNUTS (49).

• Slide LEG EXT . CABLE ASSEMBLY (90) through openings in BASE (10) as shown in FIGURE 1.

• Securely assembe two 3-1/2" PULLEYS (79) into BASE (10) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4" BOL TS (38), four 3/8" FLANGE SP ACERS (66),

and two 3/8" LOCKNUTS (48). (NOTE: Make sure LEG EXT . CABLE ASSEMBL Y (90) is r outed under PULLEYS and BOL TS.)

• Slide LEG EXT . CABLE ASSEMBLY (90) through the opening in the end of the BASE (10) as shown in FIGURE 1.

• Insert four 3/4" FLANGE BEARINGS (69) into tubes on REAR UPRIGHT (16) as shown in FIGURE 1

4

3/8 X 3-3/4” 40

51

12

79

58

48

51

50 1/2” LOW HEIGHT

49

3

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

0

52

23

42 1/2 X 3”

1

86

2

34

FIGURE 2

STEP 2

• Securely assemble one 3-1/2" PULLEY (79) to the top hole of the LEVER STOP (12) using one 3/8 X 3-3/4" BOLT (40), two 3/8"

WASHERS (51), one 2-3/8" RETAINING CLIP (58), and one 3/8" LOCKNUT (48). The extra holes in the LEVER STOP (12) are
to be used for cable adjustment.

• Securely attach LEVER STOP (12) to WEIGHT STACK BASE (3) using two 1/2 X 3" BOLTS (42), two 1/2" WASHERS (52),
and two 1/2" LOCKNUTS (49).

• Attach SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (23) to the WEIGHT STACK BASE (3) using one 1/2" LOW HEIGHT LOCKNUT
(50). (NOTE: Securely tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (23) to rotate freely.)

• Center 4 X 14" NON SKID STRIP (86) on WEIGHT STACK BASE (3) as shown in FIGURE 2.

5

29

3/8 X 3-3/4” 40

49

16

51

9

79

48

51

58

42 1/2 X 3”

52

10

86

3

FIGURE 3

STEP 3

• Securely attach WEIGHT STACK BASE (3) to BASE (10) using two 1/2 X 3" BOLTS (42), two 1/2" WASHERS (52), and
one 1/2" LOCKNUT (49).

• Slide one 3/4 DIA X 11" SHAFT (29) through PRESS ARM LEVER (9) & tube on REAR UPRIGHT (16). See FIGURE 3.

• Securely assembe one 3-1/2" PULLEY (79) to PRESS ARM LEVER (9) using one 3/8 X 3-3/4" BOLT (40), two 3/8"
WASHERS (51), one 2-3/8" RETAINING CLIP (58), and one 3/8" LOCKNUT (48).

STEP 4

• Apply eight 1-3/4 x 3/4" PARAGLIDES (70) to the INSIDE of RECEIVING
TUBE (13) as shown in FIGURE 4. (NOTE: Throughly clean the inside

surface before attaching PARAGLIDES.)

13

70

FIGURE 4

6

STEP 5

• Insert two 1/2" FLANGE BEARINGS (67) into
RECEIVING TUBE (13).

• Attach RECEIVING TUBE (13) to PRESS ARM LEVER
(9) using one 1/2 X 3-1/2" BOLT (43), and 1/2" LOW
HEIGHT LOCKNUT (50). (NOTE: Securely tighten,
then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the RECEIVING
TUBE (13) to rotate freely.)

6

• Insert the ADJUSTMENT TUBE (6) into the
RECEIVING TUBE (13) as shown in FIGURE 5.

16

29

9

1/2 X 3-1/2” 43

FIGURE 5

67

13

67

50

1/2”

LOW

HEIGHT

8

FIGURE 6

STEP 6

• Slide one 3/4 DIA X 11" SHAFT (29) through PRESS ARM (8) & tube on REAR UPRIGHT (16). See FIGURE 6.

• Insert two 1/2" FLANGE BEARINGS (67) into PRESS ARM (8).

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

0

1

2

345

7

6

8

43 1/2 X 3-1/2”

6

50

1/2” LOW

HEIGHT

STEP 7

• Attach ADJUSTMENT SLIDE (6) to PRESS ARM
(8) using one 1/2 X 3-1/2" BOLT (43), and 1/2" LOW
HEIGHT LOCKNUT (50). (NOTE: Securely

tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the
PRESS ARM (8) to rotate freely.)

FIGURE 7

STEP 8

• Insert the PUSH/PULL CABLE through the bottom of the PRESS ARM (8) up to the CONTROL LEVER (59) and hold in place
with one E-RING (62) as shown in FIGURE 8.

• Securely assemble the PUSH/PULL CABLE to the CONTROL LEVER (59) using one 3/8 IN. JOINT CONNECTOR CAP (61),
one #10 FLAT WASHER (63), and one 8-32 X 3/16 IN. SCREW (60) as shown in FIGURE 8.

• Slide one 4” VINYL SLEEVE (64) over the CONTROL LEVER (59). Then SECURELY assemble the CONTROL LEVER (59) to
the TAB on the PRESS ARM (8) using one 3/8” JOINT CONNECTOR CAP (61), one #10 FLAT WASHER (63), and one 8-32 X
3/16 IN. SCREW (60) as shown in FIGURE 8.

60

8

64

63

59

61

62

TAB

FIGURE 8

PUSH/PULL

CABLE

8

DETAIL 9

8

PUSH/PULL

CABLE

13

1/4” NUTS

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

13

FIGURE 9

STEP 9

Assemble the PUSH/PULL CABLE from the PRESS ARM (8) to the SPRING PIN HOUSING and to the L-BRACKET on the
RECEIVING TUBE (13) as shown on FIGURE 9 and DETAIL 9 using the following steps:

· Thread the first 1/4-28 IN. NUT to the bottom of the threaded end of the CABLE. Allow the other 1/4-28 IN. NUT to hang loose
on the exposed CABLE until the SPRING PIN ASSEMBLY is attached.

· Securely assemble the SPRING PIN ASSEMBLY to the
SPRING PIN BARREL. (!!! IMPORTANT !!! TIGHTEN
THE NUT OF THE SPRING PIN ASSEMBLY SE­CURELY)

· Swing the PRESS ARM (8) up until the SPRING PIN of the
PUSH/PULL CABLE engages in one of the adjustment
holes.

· Thread the second 1/4-28 IN. NUT onto the threaded end of
the CABLE, and cinch the two 1/4-28 IN. NUTS around the
flat.

· Use the extra thread on the end of the CABLE to adjust out
slack. ( !!! DO NOT ADJUST OUT TO FAR !!! AL-

WAYS ALLOW SPRING PIN ASSEMBLY TO FULLY
ENGAGE)

STEP 10

SPRING PIN
ASSEMBLY

76

75

DETAIL 9

8

65

9

65

• Securely tighten two 5/32” SET SCREWS (65) and insert
two 3 X 2” END CAPS (75) into the open ends of PRESS
ARM (8) as shown in FIGURE 10.

• Securely tighten two 5/32" SET SCREWS (65) and insert
two 2” SQ. END CAPS (76) into the open ends of PRESS
ARM LEVER (9) as shown in FIGURE 10.

• Securely tighten one 3/8 X 1” BOLT (35), one 3/8” WASHER
(51), and one 3/8” LOCKNUT (48) to the bottom of AD­JUSTMENT SLIDE (6) as shown in FIGURE 10.

• Insert one 1-3/4” SQ. END CAP (77) into the end of AD­JUSTMENT SLIDE (6) as shown in FIGURE 10.

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

0

1

48

6

3/8 X 1” 35

51

77

FIGURE 10

2

345

9

6