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Professional installers are highly recommended!
However, if you acquire the appropriate tools, obtain assistance, and follow these assembly steps
sequentially, the process will take time, but is fairly easy .
Assembly of the EXM2500 takes professional installers about 3-5 hours to complete . If this is the
first time you have assembled this type of equipment, plan on significantly more time .
Assembly Tips
Read all “Notes” on each page before beginning each
step.
While you may be able to assemble the EXM2500
using the illustrations only, important safety notes and
other tips are included in the text.
Some pieces may have extra holes that you will not use.
Use only those holes indicated in the instructions and
illustrations.
NOTE: To find out the length of a particular bolt, mea-
sure its shank (the long, narrow part beneath the head).
Refer to the following diagram:
Do not fully tighten bolts until instructed to
do so.
NOTE:
After assembly, you should check all functions
to ensure correct operation. If you experience problems,
first recheck the assembly instructions to locate any
possible errors made during assembly. If you are unable
to correct the problem, call the dealer from whom you
purchased the machine or call 1-800-556-3113 for
Body-Solid customer service.
IMPORTANT!
Lock Nut Hardware
To assemble a locking nut onto a bolt, spin the nut
clockwise onto the end of the bolt. You will notice that
you can spin the nut only halfway on by hand. Don’t
worry, this is normal.
The nut has a piece of nylon plastic embedded in the
nut. This piece prevents the nut from coming loose on
its own.
To finish the assembly, use a proper wrench on the head
of the bolt and another wrench on the nut. Tools will
give you the leverage you need to tighten the lock nut
onto the bolt. Tighten until it is tight against the frame or
washer.
This is the shank. To
determine the length
of a bolt, measure the
shank only.
Lock
Nut Diameter
Washer Diameter
Bolt Head
Preparations
