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The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Assembly Instructions (Shown with optional accessories) WWWBOWFLEXCOM 000-4300-092308C
The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Assembly Instructions (Shown with optional accessories) WWWBOWFLEXCOM 000-4300-092308C
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...of Contents Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device..2 Before You Start 5 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......6 Parts List 7 Tools You Will Need 15 Hardware Chart 16 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym......17 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® ...41 Leg Extension 43 Leg Extension Seat 44 Preacher Curl 44 Bench 45 Ab Crunch Attachment 45 DVD Player 46 The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym's exceptional resistance and quality is the best home fitness product available, and you for your...
...of Contents Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device..2 Before You Start 5 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......6 Parts List 7 Tools You Will Need 15 Hardware Chart 16 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym......17 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® ...41 Leg Extension 43 Leg Extension Seat 44 Preacher Curl 44 Bench 45 Ab Crunch Attachment 45 DVD Player 46 The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym's exceptional resistance and quality is the best home fitness product available, and you for your...
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...; 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum NOTICE: T his Addendum provides important instructions for securing the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Home Gym Seat Rail to lift the Seat Rail (Figure 3). Step 3: Lift the Seat Rail 3-1 Bend at the knees and grab the Seat Rail ... Device Step 1: Remove the Seat Back Step 2: Lock the Sliding Seat 2-1 Seat must be locked at 1-800-628-8458. If you need assistance, please call Bowflex® Customer Service at the end of the Seat Rail. 2-2 Make sure that the Owner's and Assembly Manuals refer to latch the Seat Rail Securing...
...; 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum NOTICE: T his Addendum provides important instructions for securing the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Home Gym Seat Rail to lift the Seat Rail (Figure 3). Step 3: Lift the Seat Rail 3-1 Bend at the knees and grab the Seat Rail ... Device Step 1: Remove the Seat Back Step 2: Lock the Sliding Seat 2-1 Seat must be locked at 1-800-628-8458. If you need assistance, please call Bowflex® Customer Service at the end of the Seat Rail. 2-2 Make sure that the Owner's and Assembly Manuals refer to latch the Seat Rail Securing...
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... of the machine base and Seat Rail. WARNING Do not stand on the base below the Seat Rail when you pull on it clicks (Figures 4, 5, 6). 3 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum Part A (continued) Step 4: Latch the Seat Rail Securing Device 4-1 Insert the Seat Rail Securing Device into the hole in...
... of the machine base and Seat Rail. WARNING Do not stand on the base below the Seat Rail when you pull on it clicks (Figures 4, 5, 6). 3 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum Part A (continued) Step 4: Latch the Seat Rail Securing Device 4-1 Insert the Seat Rail Securing Device into the hole in...
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... and lower the Seat Rail. This may cause injury. Failure to use both hands to unlock the Seat Rail Securing Device (Figures 8 and 9) until it . 4 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum Part B Release the Seat Rail Securing Device Step 1: Secure the Seat Rail Securing Device 1-1 With your inside foot on...
... and lower the Seat Rail. This may cause injury. Failure to use both hands to unlock the Seat Rail Securing Device (Figures 8 and 9) until it . 4 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum Part B Release the Seat Rail Securing Device Step 1: Secure the Seat Rail Securing Device 1-1 With your inside foot on...
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... You Start Before You Assemble Select where you need for each process and save yourself extra time and effort. 1. To make your assembly of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym quick and easy. Allow a workout area of at least 8'4"L x 6'6"W (2.6m L x 2m W) of free space for safe operation ... you are a few basic tips that it . NOTE: Leave all bolts and nuts on a hard, level surface. A minimum of 7'4" of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym. By using these principles, you can simplify each step and thoroughly read the assembly instructions for that step prior to starting assembly...
... You Start Before You Assemble Select where you need for each process and save yourself extra time and effort. 1. To make your assembly of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym quick and easy. Allow a workout area of at least 8'4"L x 6'6"W (2.6m L x 2m W) of free space for safe operation ... you are a few basic tips that it . NOTE: Leave all bolts and nuts on a hard, level surface. A minimum of 7'4" of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym. By using these principles, you can simplify each step and thoroughly read the assembly instructions for that step prior to starting assembly...
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6 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide Lat Bar Rests Lat Bar Bench Preacher Curl Attachment Seat Leg Extension/ Leg Curl Attachment Vertical Main Frame Rod Hook Cable Adjustable Pulley System Pulley Frame Rod Box Spring Lock Seat Pin Seat Rail Pulley Hand Grip/ Ankle Cuff Standing/Squat Platform Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Ab Curl Attachment (optional)
6 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide Lat Bar Rests Lat Bar Bench Preacher Curl Attachment Seat Leg Extension/ Leg Curl Attachment Vertical Main Frame Rod Hook Cable Adjustable Pulley System Pulley Frame Rod Box Spring Lock Seat Pin Seat Rail Pulley Hand Grip/ Ankle Cuff Standing/Squat Platform Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Ab Curl Attachment (optional)
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17 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 1 Parts: • Front Base Platform (Box 3) • Metal Handle Assembly (Box 3) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Front Base Platform Cable Ends 1-1 Move twist ties and cable ends up and out of the way. 1-2 Position the Metal Handle Assembly (Label side up) on the Front Base Platform. Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/4") 2 Washers (3/8") Pan Head Allen Bolt Metal Handle Assembly 1-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
17 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 1 Parts: • Front Base Platform (Box 3) • Metal Handle Assembly (Box 3) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Front Base Platform Cable Ends 1-1 Move twist ties and cable ends up and out of the way. 1-2 Position the Metal Handle Assembly (Label side up) on the Front Base Platform. Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/4") 2 Washers (3/8") Pan Head Allen Bolt Metal Handle Assembly 1-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
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.... To insure proper fit, use the caps marked with an "N" to cover the nuts and the caps marked with an "N" or an "H". 18 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 2 Parts: • Handle and Base Assembly (from Step 1) • Plastic Handle Top and Bottom • Cable Retainer Pins (Hardware Card) • Plastic Plug...
.... To insure proper fit, use the caps marked with an "N" to cover the nuts and the caps marked with an "N" or an "H". 18 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 2 Parts: • Handle and Base Assembly (from Step 1) • Plastic Handle Top and Bottom • Cable Retainer Pins (Hardware Card) • Plastic Plug...
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... handle about 3-4 inches and push Front Base completely into the Rear Base Release the handle and make contact with the side plates. 19 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 3 - MAKE SURE the Flanges slide over Bushings Slide Front Base towards Back Base Until it Contacts Pins Side Plate Side Plate C Pan Head...
... handle about 3-4 inches and push Front Base completely into the Rear Base Release the handle and make contact with the side plates. 19 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 3 - MAKE SURE the Flanges slide over Bushings Slide Front Base towards Back Base Until it Contacts Pins Side Plate Side Plate C Pan Head...
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... is in the most compressed position. 3. Place a 1/4" or adjustable wrench on the Adjusting Barrel and use . Tighten Lock Nuts against Adjusting Barrel. 20 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 The cables that retract the locking pins may stretch with the side plates, make sure the unit moves freely. 6.
... is in the most compressed position. 3. Place a 1/4" or adjustable wrench on the Adjusting Barrel and use . Tighten Lock Nuts against Adjusting Barrel. 20 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 The cables that retract the locking pins may stretch with the side plates, make sure the unit moves freely. 6.
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... eight Phillips Head Screws and Washers. 5-3 Position the four Base Feet and secure with excess pressure! 5-4 Completely tighten the Base Plate hardware. 21 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 4 Front Plastic Cover Parts: • Base Assembly (from step 3) • Front & Rear Plastic Base Covers (Box 2) Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") Pan Head...
... eight Phillips Head Screws and Washers. 5-3 Position the four Base Feet and secure with excess pressure! 5-4 Completely tighten the Base Plate hardware. 21 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 4 Front Plastic Cover Parts: • Base Assembly (from step 3) • Front & Rear Plastic Base Covers (Box 2) Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") Pan Head...
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...; Rod Pack (Box 1) Tools: • Phillips Head Screwdriver 7-1 Leave Base in position then install the four 3/4" screws. Completely tighten all the hardware. 22 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 6 Parts: • Base Assembly • Rod Box (Box 4) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Rod Box Pan Head Allen Bolt 4 3/4" 6-1 Leave Base in folded...
...; Rod Pack (Box 1) Tools: • Phillips Head Screwdriver 7-1 Leave Base in position then install the four 3/4" screws. Completely tighten all the hardware. 22 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 6 Parts: • Base Assembly • Rod Box (Box 4) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Rod Box Pan Head Allen Bolt 4 3/4" 6-1 Leave Base in folded...
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... Plate Qty: 2 Self Threading Screws (#10 x 1") Curved Side Place the backing plate (larger piece), with the curved side facing up, in the slot of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 unit. rods (See Figure B). Unscrew Figure A Backing Plate Rod Box Figure B Insert into the lined up the face plate (thinner piece) to the backing... both backing plates are touching and that the notched lip of the rod box. Tighten until snug and then another quarter turn. 23 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 After installing the Rod Box in Step 7, install the Rod Retainer.
... Plate Qty: 2 Self Threading Screws (#10 x 1") Curved Side Place the backing plate (larger piece), with the curved side facing up, in the slot of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 unit. rods (See Figure B). Unscrew Figure A Backing Plate Rod Box Figure B Insert into the lined up the face plate (thinner piece) to the backing... both backing plates are touching and that the notched lip of the rod box. Tighten until snug and then another quarter turn. 23 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 After installing the Rod Box in Step 7, install the Rod Retainer.
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... Adjustable Wrench 9-1 Place Lower Lat Tower over extrusions on the back of the holder. The label is on the front of the Uprights. Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 8 (Do Not Tighten The Hardware For This Step Until Step 9 ) Parts: • Lower Lat Tower Uprights (Box 4) • Squat Holder (Box 4) • Cross...
... Adjustable Wrench 9-1 Place Lower Lat Tower over extrusions on the back of the holder. The label is on the front of the Uprights. Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 8 (Do Not Tighten The Hardware For This Step Until Step 9 ) Parts: • Lower Lat Tower Uprights (Box 4) • Squat Holder (Box 4) • Cross...
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25 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 10 Parts: • Seat Rail Assembly (Box 5) • Base Assembly Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Hardware (1:1): (Rod Pack Not Shown ...
25 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 10 Parts: • Seat Rail Assembly (Box 5) • Base Assembly Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Hardware (1:1): (Rod Pack Not Shown ...
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... hardware. Make sure the Pulley Frame Swivel is parallel to insert the Upper Lat Assembly into the Lower Base (see step 17). 26 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 NOTE: Before you continue, be sure you have a minimum of 88" (7'4") of Lat Bar into Side Plate holes in Side Plate and Lat Boom...
... hardware. Make sure the Pulley Frame Swivel is parallel to insert the Upper Lat Assembly into the Lower Base (see step 17). 26 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 NOTE: Before you continue, be sure you have a minimum of 88" (7'4") of Lat Bar into Side Plate holes in Side Plate and Lat Boom...
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... Cross Bars into Right Lat Boom. 14-2 Align Side Plate with Lat Bar and Booms. 15-2 Install but do not tighten hardware. 27 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 14 Parts: • Lat Bar, Boom Assembly (From step 13) • Right Lat Boom (Box 6) • Side Plate (Box 4) Tool: • Hex Key...
... Cross Bars into Right Lat Boom. 14-2 Align Side Plate with Lat Bar and Booms. 15-2 Install but do not tighten hardware. 27 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 14 Parts: • Lat Bar, Boom Assembly (From step 13) • Right Lat Boom (Box 6) • Side Plate (Box 4) Tool: • Hex Key...
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... Hex Nut Washer 28 Pan Head Allen Bolt 3/8" x 2 1/2" Upper Lat Uprights Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 3/4") 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/2") 6 Washers (3/8") 2 Nylock Nut (3/8") Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 16 Parts: • Lat Boom Assembly (from step 15) • Upper Lat Uprights (Box 6) Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - or...
... Hex Nut Washer 28 Pan Head Allen Bolt 3/8" x 2 1/2" Upper Lat Uprights Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 3/4") 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/2") 6 Washers (3/8") 2 Nylock Nut (3/8") Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 16 Parts: • Lat Boom Assembly (from step 15) • Upper Lat Uprights (Box 6) Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - or...
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... Plate Lat Tower Uprights (Rod Pack Not Shown For Clarity) (Rod Pack Not Shown For Clarity) Hardware (1:1): 4 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 3/4") 4 Washers (3/8") 29 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 17 - Upper Assembly is very heavy!
... Plate Lat Tower Uprights (Rod Pack Not Shown For Clarity) (Rod Pack Not Shown For Clarity) Hardware (1:1): 4 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 3/4") 4 Washers (3/8") 29 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 17 - Upper Assembly is very heavy!