Torque Fitness Fold Away Strength Trainer F3 Assembly And Maintenance Manual

Fold Away Strength Trainer

TM

Assembly and Maintenance Guide

Part #: 5134001-CVersion: F3-01-001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions …………………………………………………..3

Important Safety Instructions for Using the Equipment ………………...3
Important Safety Instructions for Assembling the Equipment ………….3

Obtaining Service ................................................................………….3

General Notes………………………………………………………………………4

Unpacking the Equipment………………………………………………….4
Tools Required………………………………………………………………4
Optional Equipment…………………………………………………………4
Assembly Tips……………………………………………………………….4

Parts List…………………………………………………………………………….5-6

Assembly Instructions……………………………………………………………6-36

Adjustments and Maintenance………………………………………………….32,36

Cable Adjustments…………………………………………………….…….32
Attachment and Adjustment Instructions………………………………...…35
Maintenance…………………………………………………………………36

Assembly Checklist……………………………………………………………….38

Warranty Statement……………………………………………………………….40-41

Warranty Registration…………………………………………………………….43-44

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Important Safety Instructions for Using the Equipment

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS COMPLETELY PRIOR TO ANY USE OR ASSEMBLY. Failure to read and follow the safety instructions and warnings
within the Assembly and Maintenance Guide may result in possible serious injury or death. Use this product only for the intended uses described in the Assembly and
Maintenance Guide and exercise chart. DO NOT modify equipment in any way. Any use other than as intended or modification of product will void any and all product
warranties.

2. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Warm up properly before engaging in resistance training. Stop exercising and consult a physician immedi­ately if you experience dizziness, nausea, faintness, chest pain, shortness of breath or any other abnormal symptoms during use of this equipment.

3. Certain exercise programs and/or equipment may not be suitable or appropriate for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, balance impairments or other pre­existing health problems. Persons with disabilities should consult a physician and obtain medical approval prior to using this product and should only use this product
under close supervision. Failure to comply with these instructions will void any and all product warranties.

4. Carefully inspect equipment before each use. Replace all parts at the first sign of wear or damage. Tighten all loose connections. Pay special attention to cable ends and
connections. Do not disassemble, remove any parts or components or otherwise attempt to repair this product. DO NOT use product if product appears damaged. DO
NOT attempt to fix a broken or jammed machine, obtain assistance from your authorized Torque Fitness Dealer. Failure to comply with these instructions will void any and

all product warranties.

5. Keep body and clothing clear of all moving parts. Do not put any foreign objects on or near this product when in use. Wear comfortable clothing which does not impair
freedom of movement. Do not wear clothing which is too loose and could get caught in moving parts.

6. Make sure all adjustment spring pins are fully engaged after making an adjustment and before using the product.

7. Make sure weight stack selector is completely inserted into the weight stack before beginning any exercise.

8. Children and pets must not be allowed near this machine. Supervise teenagers. This product is not a toy.

9. If unsure of the proper use of this product, contact your authorized Torque Fitness dealer or Torque Fitness Customer Service at 1-877-TORQUE5 (1-877-867-7835) or

outside the U.S. [phone].

Important Safety Instructions for Assembling Equipment

1. It is strongly recommended that a qualified, authorized Torque Fitness dealer assemble the equipment. Assistance is required. Torque Fitness recommends

using more than one person to assemble this equipment.

2. This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function. Locate the unit a few inches from walls or furniture to allow easy access during

assembly and use.

3. Read each numbered step in the Assembly and Maintenance Guide and follow the steps in sequence. Skipping ahead may result in damage to the equipment and

may require components to be disassembled.

4. Wear proper attire during the assembly process. Do not wear clothing which is too loose or open toed shoes.

Obtaining Service

Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual.

Refer to the Adjustments and Maintenance section at the back of this manual and the included Exercise Chart for information on product operation and service.

For further information, contact an authorized Torque Fitness dealer or visit our web site at

If you call or email Customer Service, have the model number and serial number(s) available. The locations of the model and serial numbers are indicated in the back of this
manual. For future reference, write the model and serial number(s) in the space provided below.

Model number: _________________________________
Serial number(s): _______________________________
Dealer information:______________________________

Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
Tele:_________ Contact Person:_______________

www.torquefitness.com

Date of purchase:______________________
Dealer Service Contract:_________________
Dealer Service Phone:___________________

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GENERAL NOTES

CAUTION: More than one person is required to
assemble this unit. Do not attempt to assemble
by yourself.

Torque Fitness strongly recommends having a
qualified, authorized Torque Fitness Dealer
assemble the equipment.

Unpacking the Equipment

This product is packaged and shipped in multiple
boxes. Parts from all of the boxes are required for
various steps during the assembly process.

Carefully open each box and arrange all parts near
area where assembly is to take place.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when cutting plastic tie
wraps and package banding. A wire cutter works best
for protecting yourself and the parts.

CAUTION: Some of the internal boxes may contain
upholstery. Do not use a utility knife to open any
boxes or the pads may be damaged.

The hardware is packed in separate bags sorted by
step. Carefully open each bag and keep sorted.

Before starting assembly, identify each part and
hardware item as listed in the parts list. If any items are
missing, contact the dealer whom you purchased the
unit from or call Torque Fitness Customer Service.

Note: Some items listed in the parts list may already
be pre-installed on the parts.

Tools Required

§ Rubber mallet or hammer

§ ¾” wrench or adjustable wrench

§ Ratchet with 9/16” socket

§ 9/16” box wrench

§ 4mm Allen wrench

§ 5mm Allen wrench

§ 6mm Allen wrench

§ 7/16” wrench or socket

§ Wire tie cutter (cuts plastic tie wraps)

§ Scissors or utility knife (cuts hardware bags)

§ Step stool

§ Measuring tape

§ Pliers

Optional Equipment

Optional equipment may be available for this equip­ment.

Follow the instructions in the optional equipment
instructions for the sequence step to assemble it to
the base unit.

Assembly Tips

§ In a continual effort to improve our products,
specifications are subject to change.

§ A 6-inch scale is provided at the bottom of
every assembly instruction page. The head
of the bolt should not be used when measur­ing the length of the bolt as depicted in the
illustration below.

§ Read all caution notes on each page before
beginning that step.

§ Some of the items shown in the assembly
steps may already be pre-installed.

§ Note: Some pre-installed parts may need to
be temporarily disassembled in order to
complete a step. Follow the instructions or
damage to the unit could occur.

§ Some parts may have extra holes that you
will not use. Use only the holes depicted in
the instructions.

§ Certain parts make reference to the right and
left side of the machine. In order to remain
consistent, determine the left and right side
of the machine by sitting with your back to
the rear of the machine.

§ Provide ample space around the machine in
order to ease assembly.

§ DO NOT fully tighten any connections until
instructed to do so. This will help ensure
that alignment of all of the parts will be
correct.

§ Insert all bolts in the direction indicated by
the illustrations. Failure to do so may result
in clearance issues and will degrade the
aesthetics of your unit.

§ Carefully follow instructions for all pivot
points. In general, primary rotating parts
have connections that should be securely
tightened, while secondary connections
need to be loosened ¼ turn

3 41 2 3 4 5 6

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#

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

PART NO.

50827PA
50823PA
50820PA
50806PA
50810PA
50799PA
51148PA
50805PA

5013501
50113PA
50830PA

5153501

5153001

5081301

5086601
50867PA
50541PA
50557PA
50560PA

5059201

5077601

5051701

5118101
50099PA
50098PA

5150701
51143PA
50136PA
50577PA
50939PA
50940PA

2001101

2001009

2001006

DESCRIPTION

BASE

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

TOP BOOM

ADJUSTMENT ARM SUPPORT

RIGHT DOOR

WHEEL SUPPORT

LEFT DOOR

GUIDE ROD

GUIDE ROD SUPPORT

CENTER UPRIGHT

4-1/2” CABLE GUIDE WIRE

1/2 X 15mm SHOULDER BOLT

PIVOT SHAFT

NYLON SPACER

ADJUSTMENT ARM

SEAT SUPPORT

LC/LE PIVOT

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

SEAT PAD

ROLLER PAD SUPPORT

BACK PAD

WEIGHT STEM L BRACKET

HEAD PLATE PULLEY

PULLEY BRACKET
TIGHTENING KNOB

PULLEY BRACKET W/ GUIDE

DUAL FLOATING PULLEY

BADGE PLATE

RIGHT DOOR SHROUD

LEFT DOOR SHROUD

3/8” FLAT WASHER

3/8 X 2-3/4” BUTTON HEAD BOLT

3/8 X 2” BUTTON HEAD BOLT

Parts List

QTY

1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1

1
48
16

4

#

35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
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48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68

PART NO.

2001010
2001003
2001201
2004001
5150401
2002301
5095301
5098201
5093101
5105201

50490PA

5048701
2001703
2002601
2001901
2002101
5088701
5088801
5088901
5098401
5049201
5114501
5044101
5101001
5039401
5101501
5110001
5110101
5091901
5091801
5091701
5050401
5050901
5051201

DESCRIPTION

3/8 X 3” BUTTON HEAD BOLT

3/8 X 1-1/4” BUTTON HEAD BOLT

3/8” LOCK NUT

3/8 X 3/4” BUTTON HEAD BOLT W/NP

WEIGHT STACK STILT

3/8” JAM NUT

SHAFT COLLAR

WEIGHT STACK CUSHION

WEIGHT STACK LABEL

F3 PLACARD
ROLLER PAD

ROLLER PAD CAP

5/16” X BUTTON HEAD BOLT

1/2” JAM NUT

1/4 X 1/2” BUTTON HEAD BOLT

1/4” FLAT WASHER

MID PULLEY CABLE

UPPER PULLEY CABLE

LINK CABLE

LC/LE CABLE

ADJUSTABLE LOW ROW BAR

MEDIUM STRAP HANDLE

SHORT STRAP HANDLE

ORANGE PIVOT WASHER

F3 WALL CHART

GUIDE ROD LUBE PACKET

SILVER TOUCH-UP PAINT
BLACK TOUCH-UP PAINT

UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

SNAP HOOK

ANKLE STRAP

HEAD PLATE

WEIGHT PLATE

WEIGHT STACK SELECTOR FORK

QTY

2

2
18
10

2

2

2

2

1

1

2

2

2

1
24
24

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

2

1

1

2

2

1

1
14

1

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STEP 1

The CABLE TENSIONER on the BASE (1) was
deactivated for shipping. Before starting assem­bly of the F3, the CABLE TENSIONER must be
re-activated. Start by rotating the CABLE
TENSIONER up, then grab the loose end of the
TORSION SPRING and rotate it down, around
and underneath the SHAFT of the CABLE
TENSIONER as shown in inset.

DEACTIVATED

POSITION

ROTATE CABLE

TENSIONER UP

LOOSELY assemble the LEFT SIDE (3) to the
BASE (1) using:

Three 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (33)
Six 3/8” WASHERS (32)
Three 3/8” LOCK NUTS (37)

LOOSELY assemble the RIGHT SIDE (2) to the
BASE (1) using:

Three 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (33)
Six 3/8” WASHERS (32)
Three 3/8” LOCK NUTS (37)

ROTATE TORSION SPRING

DOWN

REACTIVATED POSITION

3/8 X 2-3/4” 33

2

3

37

32

CABLE

TENSIONER

1

TORSION

SPRING

1 2 3 4 5 6

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STEP 2

37

LOOSELY assemble the TOP BOOM (4) be­tween the RIGHT and LEFT SIDES (2 & 3)
using:

Six 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (33)

Twelve 3/8” WASHERS (32)

Six 3/8” LOCK NUTS (37)

3/8 X 2-3/4” 33

2

32

4

3

1 2 3 4 5 6

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STEP 3

LOOSELY assemble the ADJUSTMENT ARM

SUPPORT ( 5) between the LEFT and RIGHT
SIDES (3 & 2 ) using:

Four 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLTS (33)

Eight 3/8” WASHERS (32)

Four 3/8” LOCK NUTS (37)

SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FRAME
CONNECTIONS MADE TO THIS POINT.

2

3

5

37

1 2 3 4 5 6

32

33 3/8 X 2-3/4”

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STEP 4

Insert one WHEEL SUPPORT (7) into the bush­ing on the bottom of the RIGHT DOOR (6) as
shown.

SECURELY assemble the RIGHT DOOR (6) to
the RIGHT SIDE (2) using:

Two 1/2 X 15mm SHOULDER BOLTS (13)

1/2 X 15mm 13

6

2

7

1 2 3 4 5 6

1/2 X 15mm 13

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STEP 5

Insert one WHEEL SUPPORT (7) into the bush­ing on the bottom of the LEFT DOOR (8) as
shown.

SECURELY assemble the LEFT DOOR (8) to
the LEFT SIDE (3) using:

13 1/2 X 15mm

Two 1/2 X 15mm SHOULDER BOLTS (13)

8

3

13 1/2 X 15mm

7

1 2 3 4 5 6

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STEP 6

Thread one 3/8 X 2” BOLT (34) and one 3/8”
JAM NUT (40) into the BUSHING on the LEFT
DOOR (8) as shown.

Turn the BOLT clockwise until it makes contact
with the top of the WHEEL SUPPORT (7).
Thread the JAM NUT down to the BUSHING and
tighten SECURELY.

NOTICE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 3/8 X 2”
BOLT. OVER TIGHTENING BOLT WILL
MAKE THE DOOR DIFFICULT TO ROTATE
IN AND OUT.

ADJUSTMENT

DOOR LOCK

4

ANGLE

BUTTON

HEAD BOLT

Repeat the above steps for the RIGHT DOOR
(6).

After the LEFT and RIGHT DOORS (8 & 6) have
been assembled, release the SPRING PINS on
the DOORS and close. The DOORS should lock
smoothly and completely into the DOOR LOCK
ANGLE of the TOP BOOM (4). If the DOOR
LOCK ANGLE should need adjustment, simply
loosen the two front BOLTS and adjust the
DOOR LOCK ANGLE up or down until the
DOORS lock smoothly and completely. Re­tighten bolts.

DOOR RELEASE

SPRING PIN

8

34 3/8 X 2”

3

2

34 3/8 X 2”

6

40

7

40

1 2 3 4 5 6

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STEP 7

10

Place two WEIGHT STACK STILTS (39) over the
holes in the bracket on the LEFT SIDE (3).

Insert two GUIDE RODS (9) through the WEIGHT
STACK STILTS (39) on the LEFT SIDE (3).

Lubricate GUIDE RODS (9) using the GUIDE
ROD LUBE (60) provided.

Slide two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (42)
down over the GUIDE RODS (9).

CAREFULLY slide fourteen WEIGHT PLATES
(67) down over the GUIDE RODS (9).

Note: Make sure the Flange Spacer faces
upward and Label Notch faces inward as
shown.

CAREFULLY slide the HEAD PLATE (66) down

over the GUIDE RODS (9) onto the top of the
WEIGHT PLATES (67).

41

9

66

SELECTOR

STOP

FLANGE

67

3

SPACERS

LABEL

NOTCH

68

42

39

Note: Make sure Selector Stop faces in as
shown.

Slide two SHAFT COLLARS (41) down over the
GUIDE RODS (9) onto the top of the HEAD
PLATE (66).

Slide the GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (10) over the
ends of the GUIDE RODS (9).

Insert the TORQUE FORKTM (68) into the
WEIGHT PLATE (67) as shown.

LABEL

NOTCH

1 2 3 4 5 6

FLANGE

SPACERS

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STEP 8

SECURELY assemble the GUIDE ROD SUP-

PORT (10) to the top of the LEFT SIDE (3),
using:

Two 3/8 X 3” BOLTS (35)
Four 3/8” WASHERS (32)
Two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (37)

Slide the two SHAFT COLLARS (41) up to the
GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (10) and SECURELY
tighten the set screws.

Assemble the WEIGHT STACK LABELS (43) to
the WEIGHT STACK. Start with label #1 on the
HEAD PLATE (66)

3/8 X 3” 35

3

37

32

10

41

66

43

1 2 3 4 5 6

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