TuffStuff TDH-345 Owner's Manual

OWNER’ S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction

Pg. 1

Safety Precautions

Pg. 2

Assembly Instructions

Pg. 3 - Pg. 14

Cable Adjustment Diagram

Pg. 15

Maintenance

Pg. 16

Parts List

Pg. 17

Exploded View Diagram

Pg. 18

Cable Mapping Diagram

Pg. 18

Warranty

Back Page

DH-345

alf Cage Ensemble

Revision Date 06-30-03

7’- 0”

5’- 8”

America’s Premium Exercise Equipment

L 7’- 0” W 5’- 8” H 7’- 0”

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bout the TDH-345 Half Cage Ensemble

ongratulations on your new purchase of the TDH-345 Half
age Ensemble. This gym is capable of a variety of different

xercises, as well as, smooth and user-friendly adjustment fea-

res. In addition, this gym has been designed to meet the

eeds and performance requirements for a suitable home exer-

ise machine. We hope you are completely satisfied with this

roduct and wish you many years of enjoyment.

uff Stuff Equipment

his Tuffstuff product has been built to precise quality standards
nd has been carefully packaged to ensure that damage will not

ccur during shipment. The Home Lifetime Warranty and signa-

re indicating final inspection has been conducted by our line
reman, is an expression of our confidence in the complete-

ess, the materials, and workmanship of this product.

arranty

EE A COPY OF WARRANTY ON BACK PAGE.

egistration Card

o avoid unnecessary delays in warranty service and to insure

at a permanent record of your purchase is on file with our fac­ry, be sure to complete the warranty registration card and

end it to Task Industries today.

pecifications

. Maximum Wt. Capacity - 600 Lbs.

. Total Machine Weight - 405 Lbs.

. Footprint (LWH) See Front Page

bout the Icons

he icons displayed in this Owner’s Manual are used to facilitate

he correct assembly and safe use of this Product, as-well-as to

revent injury to yourself or anyone else.

Note provides information necessary to properly
complete a procedure or information which will
make the procedure easier to understand.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situa­tion, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

Prior to the Assembly of the TDH-345

1. We advise you to consult your local Tuff Stuff retailer if yo
should have a question or problem regarding the proper as
sembly of this Half Cage Ensemble.

2. Consider the complete surface area of the Half-Cage Ensem
ble. Use the overhead view located on the front page for de
signing your layout before assembling. Once the Half-Cag
Ensemble has been fully assembled it will be heavy and diffi
cult to move. Therefore, you should, assemble the Half-Cag
Ensemble in the area where it is to be used upon completion.

3. It is recommended that another person assist you with th
assembly of this unit.

4. Neatly organize and identify all parts according to the Part
List on page 17, and the Exploded View Diagram on page 18

Assembly Notes

1. Read and follow each step of this Assembly Instruction Man
ual in sequence. Do not skip ahead, as it will result in an im
proper assembly or in having to disassemble parts later.

2. During the assembly of the this unit you will be instructed t
leave some Hex Head Cap Screws loosely fastened. Natu
rally, they will be fully fastened later in the assembly process
This is done to prevent any difficulty with alignment of som
parts during this assembly.

Tool Requirements

1.One 9/16” combination wrench

2.One 3/4” combination wrench

3.One 7/8” combination wrench

4.One 1/2” combination wrench

5.One ratchet

6.One 9/16” socket

7.One 3/4” socket

8.External retaining-ring pliers

9.One rubber mallet

10.One can silicone spray / teflon spray lubricant

11.Windex or household glass cleaner

12.Measuring tape

13.Utility knife

Hardware Measurement Diagram

Loosely Fasten provides a instruction to loosely

fasten (ex: hand tighten) a hardware assembly
only. This instruction is intended for the alignment

LOOSELY FASTEN

FULLY FASTEN

of hardware components during the assembly
process.

Fully Fasten provides a instruction to fully fasten
(ex: completely tighten) a hardware assembly.

Note: Due to continuing product improvements, specifications and designs are subject to change
without notice.

afety First

Safety Precautions

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egardless of how enthusiastic you may be about getting on your equipment and

xercising, take the time to ensure that your safety is not jeopardized. A moment’s

ack of attention can result in an accident, as can failure to observe certain simple

afety precautions.

. Read, study and understand the Owner’s Manual and all the warning labels on

this product. Furthermore, it is recommended to familiarize yourself and others
with the proper operation and workout recommendations for this Tuff Stuff prod­uct prior to use. Some of this information can be obtained in this Owner’s Man­ual, as-well-as from your local Tuff Stuff Retailer.

. For proper technique and general conditioning or weight training program, we

recommend the book by Bill Pearl, Getting Stronger (ISBN 0-936070-04-8) the
most complete book on weight training! Over 350 exercises for free weights and
universal machines, easy-to-use training programs and up-to-date information on
muscles and nutrition.

. It is imperative that you retain this Owner’s Manual and be sure all warning labels

are legible and intact. Replacement of Owner’s Manual and labels are available
from your local Tuff Stuff Retailer.

. Consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.

. Use proper discretion when children are present.

Turn/ Pull Pin w/Knob
Fully Engaged

Fig. A Caution: Check that all Turn/ Pull Pins

Knob (#72) are fully engaged into the selectorized
holes.

. Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of moving

parts.

. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.

. Inspect the Half Cage Ensemble for any sign of wear on parts, hardware becom-

ing loose or cracks on welds. If a Problem is found do not use or allow the ma-
chine to be used until defective part is repaired or replaced.

. Frayed or worn cables can be dangerous and may cause injury. Periodically

check cables for any indication of wear.

0.Pay special attention to the Turn Pull Pins w/Knob (#72) located on the Bar

Holders (#4), and the Bar Safeties (#5). Be sure they are fully engaged into

the selectorized holes of the Selectorized Uprights (#6). Refer to Fig. A
and B for further illustration.

1.Use collars to prevent the Weight Plates from falling off the Weight Carriage

(#37) or lifting Bars. Refer to Fig. C for further illustration.

Turn Pull
Pin w/Knob

Turn Pull
Pin w/Knob

Turn Pull
Pin w/Knob

Fig. B Illustration above depicts the location of

the Turn Pull Pins w/Knob (#72) on this unit.

Fig. C Caution: Use collars to prevent the
weight plates from falling off the Weight Carriage

(#37) or Lifting Bars.

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g. 1 On a flat surface, lay the Base Frame (#11) down and, using a

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bber mallet, insert two Plastic End Caps w/Groove 2 x 3 (#8) onto the
be-ends.

Note: When positioning the Base Frame (#11) consider the com­plete area surface of the TDH-345WS. Use the overhead view on the
cover page for designing your layout before assembling.

Fig. 2 Locate the Bottom Assembly Holder (#28) and, using a rubb
mallet insert one Plastic End Cap w/Groove 2 x 3 (#8) onto the tube-en
Next, attach the Bottom Assembly Holder (#28) to the Base Frame (#11
in the position as shown above, and secure it into place using two Hex He
Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/4 (#12), four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#10), an
two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#9).

Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assemb
at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in the assemb

LOOSELY FASTEN

process.

g. 3 Insert the Center Upright (#19) onto the receptacle located on

e Bottom Assembly Holder (#28), in the position as shown above, and

cure into place using one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 2 1/2 (#29), two

at Washers SAE 3/8” (#45), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16

46).

Fig. 4 Locate the Adjustable Foot Support (#27) and, using a rubb
mallet, insert two Plastic Insert Caps 2” Rd. (#26), and one Plastic Inse
Cap 1 3/4 “ Sq. (#16) into the tube-ends, as shown above.
Insert the Adjustable Foot Support (#27), with the selector holes facing t
Push Pull Pin 1/2” (#62), into the receptacle of the Bottom Assemb

Holder (#28).

Note: Be sure to pull the Push Pull Pin 1/2” (#62) as you perform th
assembly.

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g. 5 Insert the two Selectorized Uprights (#6) onto the receptacles

cated on the Base Frame (#11), in the position as shown above with the

le pattern facing away from the unit.

Note: The two Plastic Insert Caps 2 X 3 (#35) located on top of the

Selectorized Uprights (#6) have been assembled by the factory.

Fig. 6 Using a rubber mallet, insert one Plastic End Cap w/Groove 2 X
(#8) onto the tube-end of the Accessory Rack (#7).

Note: The two Plastic Tube Guides 2” Sq. (#60) located on the A

cessory Rack (#7) have been assembled by the factory.

g. 7 Attach the Accessory Rack (#7) and a Triangular Corner Plate

2) to the Base Frame (#11), in the position as shown above, using two

ex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/2 (#14), four Flat Washers SAE

2” (#10), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#9). Next, affix the Trian-

lar Corner Plate (#2) to the Selectorized Upright (#6) using two Hex

ead Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 3 (#13), four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#10), and

o Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#9).

Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assembly
at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in the assembly

process.

ELY FASTEN

Fig. 8 Attach a Triangular Corner Plate (#2) to the Selectorized U

right (#6), in the position as shown above, using two Hex Head Cap Scre

1/2-13 X 3 (#13), four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#10), and two Nylon Inse
Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#9). Next, affix the Triangular Corner Plate (#2) to t

Base Frame (#11), using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/4 (#12

four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#10), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-1
(#9).

Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assemb
at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in the assemb

LOOSELY FASTEN

process.

g. 9 Next, attach the Decal Numbers 1-24 (#74) on the inside of the

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lectorized Uprights (#6). Center the number 24 with the top adjustment

le of the Selectorized Uprights (#6). A great way to make sure you don’t

p any air bubbles under the decal is by using the wedge method. Press

e side of your index finger against the decal and as you slide your finger

wn, with the other hand, slowly remove the rest of the backing off the de­l.

Fig. 10 Slide one Bar Safety (#5), in the position as shown above, ov
each one of the Selectorized Uprights (#6). Be sure to pull the Turn P
Pin w/Knob (#72) as you perform this assembly.

g. 11 Slide one Bar Holder (#4), in the position as shown above, over

ch one of the Selectorized Uprights (#6). Be sure to pull the Turn Pull

n w/Knob (#72) as you perform this assembly.

Fig. 12 Attach two Triangular Corner Plates (#2) to the front of the t

Selectorized Uprights (#6), in the position as shown above, using four H

Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/4 (#12), eight Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#10
and four Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#9).

Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assemb
at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in the assemb

LOOSELY FASTEN

process.