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BODYCRAFT  offers  a  complete  array  of  high-quality  fitness  equipment.  Please  refer  to  our
website at www.bodycraft.com to view more ways to enhance your lifestyle.

Your  BODYCRAFT  machine  has  all  the  quality  and  design  elements  to  make  your  workout
extremely efficient and comfortable. Your new RFT is a serious strength  machine that
will  keep you  motivated, challenged  and  within reach of your  fitness goals. Strength &
cardiovascular training is vital for  all  ages  which  will  provide an  effective workout, producing
results that will encourage you  to reach  your fitness goals  and maintain  the  body you have
always wanted. 

Spending 15  to 30 minutes a day, three times a week, is all you need to

start seeing  the benefits of a  regular exercise program.

As a premium exercise equipment manufacturer, we are committed to your complete
satisfaction. If you have questions, suggestions or find missing or damaged parts, we
guarantee your complete satisfaction through our authorized dealer network or by contacting
us directly. Please call your local dealer or BODYCRAFT.

BODYCRAFT (a division of Recreation Supply, Inc.)
7699 Green Meadows Dr.
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Phone: 

800-990-5556 9 am - 5 pm EST 

Email:

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registered with BODYCRAFT via online at www.bodycraft.com or by calling 800-990-5556 or

740-965-2442 M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST.

Congratulations and Welcome to the BODYCRAFT Family

Thank you for selecting a BODYCRAFT F438 RFT (Rack Functional Trainer).  Your

choice reflects a wise investment in you and your facility.  We hope you use it for

many healthy years!

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Summary of Contents for F438 RFT

Page 1: ...F438 RFT Rack Functional Trainer Scan this QR code with your Portable Device to link to additional product information www bodycraft com F438 qr html ...

Page 2: ...action If you have questions suggestions or find missing or damaged parts we guarantee your complete satisfaction through our authorized dealer network or by contacting us directly Please call your local dealer or BODYCRAFT BODYCRAFT a division of Recreation Supply Inc 7699 Green Meadows Dr Lewis Center OH 43035 Phone 800 990 5556 9 am 5 pm EST Email service bodycraft com Proof of purchase must be...

Page 3: ...oded View 20 Detailed Parts List 21 IF YOU ALREADY OWN AN ASSEMBLED F430 POWER RACK PLEASE START ON PAGE 24 Assembly of F438 RFT onto existing F430 Pages 24 25 Maintenance Pages 26 28 Inspection Maintenance 26 Maintenance Lubrication 27 Warranty Pages 28 30 Product Warranty 28 Product Warranty Registration 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS For easy to read complete assembly step by step in full color go direct...

Page 4: ... not use harsh or abrasive chemicals Inspect and tighten all parts before every use Replace any worn parts immediately Failure to do so may result in serious injury Keep children away from any BODYCRAFT strength machines at all times Keep your hands away from cables and pulleys during oper ation other than the designated handles Keep hands limbs loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of ...

Page 5: ...required for the safe assembly of this Rack Functional Trainer 3 Use silicone lubricant on guide rods prior to weight plate installation 4 Carefully install plastic caps using a rubber mallet 5 For your convenience rulers are displayed throughout this manual 6 When measuring bolt lengths only measure the shank 7 Let plastics acclimate to room temperature before you begin assembly i e 3 Hex Bolt 0 ...

Page 6: ...H 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TUBE 12 13 17 18 19 21 22 23 4 4 16 8 6 32 6 24 45mm X 75mm CAP 45mm X 75mm PLUG 1 2 X 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 2 X 2 3 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 3 8 X 3 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 2 WASHER 3 8 WASHER 1 2 NYLON NUT 17 18 19 21 22 23 4 5 10 F430 PARTS LIST TORQUE SPECS NOTE IF YOU SEEM TO BE ...

Page 7: ...4 DOUBLE PULLEY BLOCK X 2ps 223 SELECTOR ROD X 2pcs 218 ROTATING PULLEY HOLDER X 2pcs 219 TOP FRAME PULLEY BRACKET X 2pcs 220 STACK SPACER X 4pcs 221 TOP PLATE X 2pcs 222 WEIGHT PLATE X 28pcs or 38pcs 215L LEFT PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE 216R RIGHT PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE 217 PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE X 2pcs 202 CONNECTOR REAR TOP FRAME F438 PARTS LIST 1 2 213 PULLEY BLOCK X 2pcs NOTE IF YOU SEEM TO BE MI...

Page 8: ...HEX BOLT 1 2 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 4 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 3 3 4 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 3 HEX BOLT 3 8 X 1 3 4 HEX BOLT TOP PLATE BOLT 3 8 X 5 8 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT 5 16 X 5 8 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT 5 16 X 1 4 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT M5 X 15mm TAPPING SCREW 5 16 X 1 4 INNER HEX SCREW 1 2 SMALLER WASHER 1 2 LARGER WASHER 5 16 WASHER 1 2 NYLON NUT 3 8 NYLON NUT NO DESCRIPTION QTY 241 SELECTOR PIN X 2pcs 246 STOPPER X...

Page 9: ... 4 Hex Bolts 17 and four 1 2 Nylon Nut 23 NOTE Backing plates that are welded to the Base Frames should be on the outside of machine IMPORTANT The back four 1 2 X 4 Hex Bolts 17 DO NOT get Washers 21 3 17 17 If you are installing the F438 RFT on an already assembled F430 Power Rack please skip this portion and go to page 24 IMPORTANT S E R I A L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE DO NOT tighten bolts until Step 5...

Page 10: ...y attach the Left Right Pulley Connector Plate 215L 216R with the Front Uprights 4 with the laser etched numbers facing inward using four 1 2 X 4 Hex Bolts 17 eight 1 2 Larger Washers 21 and four 1 2 Nylon Nuts 23 3 Slide Safety Arms 9 over top of uprights with spring pins toward bottom and the bar catches facing forward NOTE DO NOT tighten bolts until Step 5 TUBE TUBE Laser etched numbers facing ...

Page 11: ...oth Top Frames 7 to Rear Top Frame 6 using six 3 8 X 3 4 Hex Bolts 19 and six 3 8 Washers 22 4 Simultaneously attach the Top Frames 7 and two Pulley Connector Plates 217 to the Front Uprights 4 using four 1 2 X 3 Hex Bolts 256 eight 1 2 Larger Washers 266 and four 1 2 Nylon Nut 268 PRODUCT ASSEMBLY F438 STEP 3 Step 3 Assembled NOTE DO NOT tighten bolts until Step 5 10 ...

Page 12: ... X 4 Hex Bolts 17 and four 1 2 Nylon Nuts 23 2 Install two 45mm X 75mm Plugs 234 to Connector Top Frame 203 3 Attach the Connector Top Frame 203 to Rear Top Frame 6 using one Link Plate 207 and two 3 8 X 2 3 4 Hex Bolts 256 four 1 2 Larger Washers 266 and two 1 2 Nylon Nuts 268 NOTE DO NOT tighten bolts until Step 5 11 ...

Page 13: ...our 1 2 Nylon Nuts 268 Attach Connector Rear Top Frame 202 to Connector Top Frame 203 using two 1 2 X 3 Hex Bolts 256 four 1 2 Larger Washers 266 and two 1 2 Nylon Nuts 268 3 Install two 45 X 75mm End Caps 235 to Connector Rear Stabilizer 201 Then attach the Connector Rear Stabilizer 201 to Rear Stabilizer 1 using two 1 2 X 3 3 4 Hex Bolts 255 and two 1 2 Larger Washers 266 4 Tighten all bolts at ...

Page 14: ...s stack 2 TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO ASSEMBLE THIS STEP With the guide rods angled slightly as shown in fig 1 slide the Weight Plates 222 one at a time onto the Guide Rods 204 making sure to orient the selector holes toward the front Attach the Top Plate 221 to the Selector Rod 223 using the Top Plate Bolt 258 Tighten the Top Plate Bolt 258 using a hex key Slide the Top Plate into the guide Rods M...

Page 15: ...PRODUCT ASSEMBLY F438 STEP 6 Step 6 Assembled 204 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 200 lbs stack 150 lbs stack 14 ...

Page 16: ...s 268 2 Attach two Rotating Pulley Holders 218 to Left Right Pulley Height Adjuster 211L 212R as shown using two 1 2 X 4 1 2 Hex Bolts 253 four 1 2 Smaller Washers 265 and two 1 2 Nylon Nuts 268 NOTE Confirm Bolts 253 are facing down with Nuts 268 from bottom up assembled PRODUCT ASSEMBLY F438 STEP 7 Step 7 Assembled Tighten all Bolts at this time 15 ...

Page 17: ...ght T op Cable Connector 209R see Figure T4 Route through the upper Pulley 233 in the floating Double Pulley Block 214 see Figure T5 3 Thread the Pulley Block 213 at least 1 3 of the way into the Top Plate Assembly as shown in Fig T8 Tighten the Jam Nut downward 4 Continue routing the cable up and over the two pulleys 233 on the Connector Rear Top Frame 202 see Figures T6 T7 then down to the Pulle...

Page 18: ...n in Figure L2 and then the vertical pulley holder as shown in the Figure L3 Route the cable up and around the Double Pulley Block 214 see Figure L4 3 Continue routing the cable downward to the vertical pulley holder on the Connector Rear Stabilizer 201 see Figure L5 then route through the pulley holder on the Right Pulley Connector Plate 216R see Figure L6 4 Screw the Bolt End to the Holder locat...

Page 19: ...s 211L 212R and the Pulleys Blocks 213 located on the Top Plates of the stack Tighten all Jam Nuts when finished The Cable Bolts and Pulley Block should not be able to rotate when tightened 3 Attach Lat Bar 205 to Snap Hooks on Top Cable 228 and two Single Handles 226 as shown 4 Make sure that all cables are properly seated in all of the pulleys and tighten all bolts 5 BEFORE FIRST USE refer to th...

Page 20: ...l on the cables with great force helping remove any kinks and providing any initial cable stretch 4 Be aware the cables can loosen and slightly stretch upon initial use 5 The cables should be adjusted as tight as possible but not so tight as to lift the Top Plate 222 above the weight stack Be certain to secure the jam nuts after adjustments are made 6 For better performance apply silicone spray or...

Page 21: ...EXPLODED VIEW F438 20 ...

Page 22: ...ME TOP FRAME CHIN UP BAR SAFETY ARM BAR CATCH BACKING PLATE 45mm X 75mm CAP 45mm X 75mm PLUG 45mm X 75mm SLIDER POP PIN BUMPER ON BAR CATCH BUMPER ON SAFETY ARM 1 2 X 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 2 X 2 3 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 3 8 X 3 4 HEX HEAD BOLT 5mm X 15mm SCREW 1 2 WASHER 3 8 WASHER 1 2 NYLON NUT 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16b 15 16a 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 TUBE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18...

Page 23: ...P CABLE CONNECTOR TOP GUIDE ROD HOLDER LEFT PULLEY HEIGHT ADJUSTER RIGHT PULLEY HEIGHT ADJUSTER PULLEY BLOCK DOUBLE PULLEY BLOCK LEFT PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE RIGHT PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE PULLEY CONNECTOR PLATE ROTATING PULLEY HOLDER TOP FRAME PULLEY BRACKET STACK SPACER TOP PLATE WEIGHT PLATE SELECTOR ROD Parts images are not to scale 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208L 209R 210 211L 212R 213 218 219 ...

Page 24: ...IN BOLT STOPPER RUBBER CUSHION PLASTIC GUIDE ROD HOLDER 1 T SHAPE END PLUG BUSHING SEALING RING 1 2 X 6 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 4 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 3 3 4 HEX BOLT 1 2 X 3 HEX BOLT 3 8 X 1 3 4 HEX BOLT TOP PLATE BOLT 3 8 X 5 8 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT 5 16 X 5 8 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT 5 16 X 1 4 HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT M5 X 15mm TAPPING SCREW 5 16 X 1 4 INNER HEX SCREW M6 X 6mm L INNER HEX SCREW 1 ...

Page 25: ...Uprights 4 3 Re attach the Left and Right Top Frames 7 to Rear Top Frame 6 using three 3 8 X 3 4 Hex Bolts 19 and three 3 8 Washers 22 Simultaneously attach Top Frames 7 and the two Pulley Connector Plates 217 to Front Uprights 4 using four 1 2 X 3 Hex Bolts 256 eight 1 2 Larger Washers 266 and four 1 2 Nylon Nut 268 4 Attach Left Right Pulley Connector Plates 215L 216R to the Front Upright 4 by r...

Page 26: ...Go to Page 11 Step 4 of this manual to finish upgrade from F430 to F438 RFT ADD F438 TO ASSEMBLED F430 STEP 2 25 ...

Page 27: ...ight stack selector pin is with each machine and that the pin functions properly 4 If something appears loose be sure to have it tightened immediately 5 If a piece of equipment appears damaged or not operating properly place the piece out of service immediately Maintenance It is important to inspect the cables frequently replace any worn out cable to prevent a sudden failure that can result in an ...

Page 28: ...cants as they attract dirt and will create a mess between the weight plates and bushings 3 Sealed bearings pivot points As the name implies they are protected from the outside environment and require no lubrication During the machine wipe down wipe the external bearing surfaces with the damp rag and dry to prevent the build up of dust and sweat 4 Linear bearing systems if equipped Precision high l...

Page 29: ... your region BODYCRAFT warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the time stated below to the original purchaser This warranty is valid only in accordance with the following conditions The warranty begins on the original purchase date at retail and ends when the original owner disposes of it either through sale gift or otherwise This warranty is not transferable ...

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