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Magnaflow xFrame Racing Simulator Cockpit
Page 1: ...Owners Manual www magnaflow com Magnaflow xFrame Racing Simulator Cockpit...
Page 2: ...se built sim racing chassis We are proud you have chosen xFrame as the foundation of your new sim rig now it s time to start turning those wrenches and setting down some blistering lap times Congratul...
Page 3: ...y C xFrame Tuning 1 Pedal Pedal Plate Adjustments 2 Seat Bracket Adjustments 3 Shifter Mount Adjustments D Hardware Compatibility 1 Sim Racing Peripherals 2 Racing Seats 3 Monitors TVs E Operating Pro...
Page 4: ...who should not have access to xFrame Make sure xFrame rests on a surface that is not prone to slipping or sliding Do not store xFrame on elevated surfaces Keep children pets and friends spectators cl...
Page 5: ...tion or result in serious injury Should your xFrame require repaired or replacement parts please contact MagnaFlow see Warranty Contact Info to order replacements or receive instructions on compatible...
Page 6: ...ou get started on the assembly process A Electrical Control Box B Master On Off Switch C Selector Safety Key shown with MagnaFlow flight tag D Selector Switch E Adjuster Switch F Steering Mounting bot...
Page 7: ...Required Tools Allen keys 8mm Hardware Bag s Chassis hardware bag Chassis Hardware ID Sheet NOTE When assembling each of the welded tubular sub assemblies leave the connector bolts hand tight until al...
Page 8: ...nstall component B Pedal tubular sub assembly 3 Install component C Rear tubular sub assembly 4 Install component D Left X tubular sub assembly 5 Install component E Right X tubular sub assembly 6 Ins...
Page 9: ...magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly Section 2 1 Dynamic Formula GT Seat Required Tools Allen keys 4mm 5mm 6mm Box wrench 10mm 11mm 13mm Hardware Bag s Seat hardware bag Sea...
Page 10: ...Instuctions 1 Set component A seat base upright securely on a flat surface 2 Install component B lower arm into component A with the two rear slider blocks components C in as shown in Figure 2 2 Sect...
Page 11: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions 3 Install component D upper arm into component B in as shown in Figure 2 3 Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly 11...
Page 12: ...Assembly Instuctions 4 Join component E seat base to component D in the way shown in Figure 2 4 Ensure that the nylon washers component W4 are placed properly between each metal junction Section 2 Sea...
Page 13: ...5 and insert components F in the manner shown Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly NOTE It can be helpful to apply a small amount of petroleum lubricant to the edges of the tube on the Seat Base Assembly wher...
Page 14: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions 6 Install component G sheet metal hanger on component A seat base upright with the indicated hardware Figure 2 6 Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly 14...
Page 15: ...eat base upright by attaching it to the sheet metal hanger in the orientation indicated in Figure 2 7 Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly Make sure to use the extended linear actuator in this step Using the r...
Page 16: ...tions 8 Join the shaft of the linear actuator component H to the arm assembly in the manner shown in Figure 2 8 Ensure that the nylon washers component W4 are placed properly between each metal juncti...
Page 17: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions 9 Install the seat assembly brace component I in the location indicated in Figure 2 9 Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly 17...
Page 18: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions Section 2 2A Seat Linear Rail System Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly 18...
Page 19: ...shoe Hardware ID BS into the two linear sliders component C as shown in Figure 2 11 NOTE It can be helpful to apply a small dab of petroleum jelly to the back side of the linear rail locking shoe to...
Page 20: ...ies onto the seat assembly in the location indi cated in Figure 2 12 Leave the eight 8 M8 mounting bolts hand tight 3 Install both rear linear sliders onto the seat base assembly as indicated in Figur...
Page 21: ...rt both linear shafts components J fully through the linear sliders as shown in Figure 2 13 Fully tighten all eight 8 M8 bolts securing the front linear sliders in place Leave the rear linear sliders...
Page 22: ...move both linear rails from the seat base assembly and install the linear rail retaining hardware Hardware ID B4 W5 on one side of both rails as indicated in Figure 2 14 Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly As...
Page 23: ...Seat Sub Assembly 6 Lift and insert the completed F GT seat assembly into position as shown in Figure 2 15 Then lift the chassis one side or end at a time and place the chassis support feed un dernea...
Page 24: ...the preinstalled hardware facing the rear of the frame Install front rail hardware Hardware ID B4 W5 to secure the seat assembly in position as shown in Figure 2 16 8 Tighten the front rail retaining...
Page 25: ...4 before continuing If you are using a seat and bracket combination of your own install them now 11 Sit in the seat or have a second person sit in the seat and tighten the rear linear sliders that we...
Page 26: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instuctions Section 2 Seat Sub Assembly Section 2 4 Bucket Seat Installation 26...
Page 27: ...ts A and B respectively onto the F GT seat assembly in the orientation shown in Figure 2 18 2 Leave the four 4 M8 mounting bolts that secure the universal seat mounts hand tight until the Sparco bucke...
Page 28: ...naflow com Assembly Instructions Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly Section 3 1 Pedal Base Plate Assembly Required Tools Allen keys 4mm 5mm 6mm Box wrench 10mm 13mm 17mm Hardware Bag s Pedal hardware bag Pe...
Page 29: ...com Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly Assembly Instructions 1 Locate component A pedal base plate and install components B left and right pillow block bearings as shown in Figure 3 2 Use four 4 B10 bolts...
Page 30: ...sembly Instructions Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly 2 Join components C left and right linear sliders to component B as shown in Figure 3 3 Be sure to have the small unthreaded spacer in place component...
Page 31: ...ection 3 Pedal Sub Assembly Assembly Instructions 3 Install the left and right cross brace adapters components E to the left and right linear sliders components C as shown in Figure 3 4 Leave this har...
Page 32: ...om Assembly Instructions Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly 4 Install the linear slider cross brace component F in orientation shown in Figure 3 5 As with the previous step leave these bolts hand tight for...
Page 33: ...ub Assembly Assembly Instructions Section 3 2 Pedal Rail Upright Installation 1 Install the left and right pedal uprights components G and H respectively into the pedal tubular sub assembly chassis co...
Page 34: ...g blocks components I into the left and right pedal angle arms components J and K respectively in the orientation shown in figure 3 7 NOTE Component I often comes with small set screws in the central...
Page 35: ...ww magnaflow com Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly Assembly Instructions 3 Install the blue nylon bushing Hardware ID NB1 into both left and right pedal angle arms in the orientation shown in Figure 3 8 35...
Page 36: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly 4 Install both left and right Pedal Angle Arms components J and K respectively into position as indicated in Figure 3 9 36...
Page 37: ...Instructions 5 Install the Articulating Linear Actuator Brace component M and the Fixed Brace component N in the orientation shown in Figure 3 10 NOTE Make sure the lower brace is centered between bo...
Page 38: ...ished pedal base plate subassembly from Section 3 1 and mount it to the finished sub assembly from Section 3 2 in the orientation shown in Figure 3 12 Be sure to apply 2 3 drops of Loctite thread lock...
Page 39: ...ns Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly 2 Install and fully tighten the retaining hardware on the pedal linear rails components O as shown in Figure 3 13 NOTE Install the hardware onto the end of the rods wit...
Page 40: ...1 of section 3 2 and through the linear sliders Insert one rail at a time in the orientation indicated in Figure 3 14 4 Install and hand tighten the lower retaining hardware until they bottom then ap...
Page 41: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 3 Pedal Sub Assembly 6 Locate and install the two 2 unthreaded sleeves component I into the retracted linear actuator component J as in figure 3 15 41...
Page 42: ...Pedal Sub Assembly Assembly Instructions 7 Install the linear actuator with the supplied hardware in the orientation shown in Figure 3 16 Ensure the washers Hardware ID W1 are placed correctly betwee...
Page 43: ...are ID W1 are placed correctly between the actuator and brace 9 Finally Install the two Locking Shaft Collars onto the rail and above both linear sliders component C one Locking Shaft Collar per side...
Page 44: ...magnaflow com www magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 4 Steering Sub Assembly Section 4 Steering Assembly Required Tools Allen keys 5mm 6mm Box wrench 13mm Hardware Bag s Steering hardware bag...
Page 45: ...ft sliders components C in the orientation shown in Figure 4 2 Apply 2 3 drops of Loctite thread locker to each bolt s threads 2 Fully tighten the eight 8 M8 bolts from Step 1 If you are using the xFr...
Page 46: ...ce the bottom mount wheelbase plate but are the same for the front mount 4 With the wheelbase plate of your choice component D bottom mount shown install the two 2 nylon bushings Hardware ID NB2 in th...
Page 47: ...p 1 onto the bottom mount wheelbase plate in the orientation shown in Figure 4 4 using 2 3 drops of Loctite thread locker on only the bolt threads Hardware ID B3 Install the adjustable locking handles...
Page 48: ...ardware ID BS and insert them into the lin ear slider blocks in the orientation shown in Figure 4 5 NOTE It will be helpful to apply a small amount of rail lubricant to the locking shoes to help hold...
Page 49: ...ate the steering linear rails component G and install the locking hardware on the appropriate end as shown in Figure 4 6 NOTE Install the hardware onto the end of the rods with the machined hole as sh...
Page 50: ...4 7 and insert each linear rail one at a time NOTE It may be easier to rest the steering sub assembly on the steering weldment tubes and insert one rail at a time Be sure to wrap the steering weldment...
Page 51: ...ese snug then telescope the steering sub assembly forward and backward to ensure there is no sticking or binding of the linear sliders Once operating smoothly fully tighten the retaining bolts 10 Inst...
Page 52: ...ox Installation 1 Locate the xFrame electrical control box and securely fasten it to the Fixed Cross Brace of the pedal assembly in the orientation shown in Figure 5 1 NOTE Locate the two nylon washer...
Page 53: ...itch Installation Required Tools Allen keys 4mm Hardware Bag s Electrical Hardware Box Electrical Hardware ID Sheet 1 Locate one 1 of the 54 long double four pin wire leads component A and connect one...
Page 54: ...l System 3 Install the Linear Actuator Toggle Switch in the left hand tube of the steering weldment in the orientation shown in Figure 5 4 see next page Make sure the angular orientation of the switch...
Page 55: ...magnaflow com Section 5 Electrical System Assembly Instructions 4 Locate the second 54 long double four pin wire lead component A and connect one end to the Linear Actuator Selector Switch component C...
Page 56: ...omponent A through the opening of the right steering tube and out of the wiring orifice in the same manner as in step 2 Section 5 Electrical System NOTE Apply a thin layer of assembly lube to the o ri...
Page 57: ...e side to the seat linear actuator power lead Route the cable through therectangular slot in the seat base upright along the bottom of the right chassis tube in the manner shown in Figure 5 7 Section...
Page 58: ...www magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 5 Electrical System 58...
Page 59: ...stalled and secured connect the power supply lead into the PWR plug on the electrical control box Then plug the power supply itself in to a non GFCI wall socket or a surge protector power strip NOTE M...
Page 60: ...www magnaflow com www magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 6 Shifter Mount Section 6 1 Shifter Mount Installation Required Tools Allen keys 5mm 6mm Hardware Bag s Shifter hardware bag 60...
Page 61: ...fter Mount 1 Install the Shifter Interface Plate component A to the desired accessory mount location Left or Right as shown in Figure 6 2 NOTE Do not over tighten the two shifter interface bolts Doing...
Page 62: ...magnaflow com Assembly Instructions Section 6 Shifter Mount 2 Install the Shifter Base Plate component B in the orientation shown to the Shifter Interface Plate component A as indicated in Figure 6 3...
Page 63: ...Monitor Mount Required Tools Allen keys 5mm 6mm Hardware Bag s Monitor Mount hardware bag 1 Locate the monitor mount tubular structure component A and place securely on a flat surface Orient it such t...
Page 64: ...ww magnaflow com Section 7 Monitor Mount Assembly Instructions 2 Locate the VESA Clamp Back components A and VESA Clamp Front component B and secure them to the two from tubes as shown in Figure 7 2 6...
Page 65: ...in Figure 7 3 Be sure to include the four 4 aluminum spacers component F BETWEEN the Mount Adapter and Front Clamp at each bolt junction NOTE Do not over tighten the VESA clamping bolts Doing so may s...
Page 66: ...ctions 4 If the monitor you intend to use on your xFrame monitor mount has a bolt pattern that is larger than what is provided on the VESA Mount Adapter use the supplied VESA Mount Extenders component...
Page 67: ...tor Mount 5 Install the completed monitor mount assembly onto the xFrame chassis in the orientation shown in Figure 7 5 Make sure the orient the four 4 aluminum profiled spacers components G such that...
Page 68: ...If not you can ignore this section Required Tools Allen keys 4mm 5mm Hardware Bag s Steering Mount hardware bag 1 With the Front Mount wheelbase plate uninstalled from the simulator install the alumin...
Page 69: ...ed to set the height of your pedals for your desired Formula seating position The pedal stop collar position can vary between different pedal control models or manufacturers Instructions 1 Install and...
Page 70: ...edal base plate angle adjustment holes and securely fasten NOTE The outer most hole shown at left above will create a Pedal Base Plate angle that is MORE LEVEL Conversely the inner most hole shown at...
Page 71: ...ail and rest them on the aluminum slider blocks 4 Actuate the pedal assembly all the way up to the maximum pedal base plate height while watching to avoid any collision with pedal controls and the fra...
Page 72: ...edal configuration is now complete Secure both Pedal Stop Collars by evenly tightening the two 2 Allen screws on each collar 7 Test that the pedal stop collars can stop the pedal assembly without slid...
Page 73: ...e arms Install the two 2 square stick on rubber bumpers found in the User Assembly kit in the locations indicated in figure 3 11 NOTE The stick on rubber bumpers are used to help secure the entire ped...
Page 74: ...ation speed If this is the case you may opt to switch the linear actuator hanger to the alternate more rearward set of hardware holes described previously in Seat Sub Assembly instructions Selecting t...
Page 75: ...ribed in Section 6 of Assembly Instructions will place the shifter base plate and shifter farther away laterally from the user If a closer lateral placement of the base plate is preferred simply unbol...
Page 76: ...heel Base TMX Wheel Base T GT 2 Wheel Base T 150 Pro TS WX Racer T 80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition G29 Wheel Base TRUEFORCE Wheel Base PRO Wheel Base AccuForce Pro V2 Steering System AccuForce Your Way V2...
Page 77: ...elbases xFrame comes out of the box with a bottom mount compatible wheelbase plate Refer to the compatibility sheet on the first page of this section for known compatible parts or cross reference the...
Page 78: ...who want to utilize a wheelbase that is front mount compatible Our 4 slot design gives the freedom to accommodate many different wheelbase flange patterns Refer to the compatibility sheet on the firs...
Page 79: ...ccommodate most leading pedal sets as well as individual pedals on its pedal base plate Refer to the compatibility sheet on the first page of this section for known compatible parts or cross reference...
Page 80: ...Mount was designed to accommodate most leading sim racing shifters as well as some handbrakes Refer to the compatibility sheet on the first page of this section for known compatible parts or cross ref...
Page 81: ...try Monitors Televisions The Integrated Monitor Mount has been designed to accommodate virtually every monitor on the market today curved or flat panel all the way up to 55 displays As well it can sup...
Page 82: ...potential injury and damage to the electronic actuators ability to lift and lock positions 1 Positioning Order of Operations xFrame allows for quick and easy movement between the traditional upright G...
Page 83: ...ther forward the lower you recline 3 Seat Depth Slide your seat forward to a point where you can comfortably operate all pedals 4 Steering Depth Set steering depth to a place where your arms comfortab...
Page 84: ...d any issues ever arise with your linear actuators stop usage and contact MagnaFlow immediately Actuator Duty Cycle The actuators powering your electronic movements in xFrame MUST NOT exceed a duty cy...
Page 85: ...of children and outside of xFrame when not in use The key must be set to the neutral position N in order to be removed Emergency Stop Procedures In the event of an emergency or malfunction there are...
Page 86: ...ghs too much or if something obstructs one of the actuators movement will be temporarily disabled Please remove any obstructions and allow up to one minute of inactivity before re attempting movement...
Page 87: ...e with the previous section on duty cycle please take care to not make too many adjustments from GT to Formula and back without allowing the actuator ample time to come to rest between actuations WARN...
Page 88: ...the two hand screws located at the lower front of the seat base Then grasping onto the tubular portion of xFrame for support if needed slide your seat forward or backward until your legs rest at a com...
Page 89: ...en grasping your steering wheel firmly tilt the wheel upwards or downwards until the wheel is at a comfortable angle Once in place firmly lock BOTH of the two screw handles to secure your steering whe...
Page 90: ...ed with your xFrame Cleaning Appearance Upkeep Inspect all linear rails and sliders for dirt dust and debris If necessary wipe clean with a dry cloth Reapply lubrication following the instructions out...
Page 91: ...www magnaflow com 91 Hardware Identification Sheets Pedal Hardware NOTE Hardware not to scale please see ID sheets included with individual hardware bags...
Page 92: ...www magnaflow com 92 Hardware Identification Sheets Seat Hardware NOTE Hardware not to scale please see ID sheets included with individual hardware bags...
Page 93: ...www magnaflow com 93 Hardware Identification Sheets Steering Hardware NOTE Hardware not to scale please see ID sheets included with individual hardware bags...
Page 94: ...www magnaflow com 94 Hardware Identification Sheets Chassis Hardware NOTE Hardware not to scale please see ID sheets included with individual hardware bags...
Page 95: ...rrectly First check that your rods are tightened down properly If so re check and follow the assembly steps for the rods in question as deviation from correct order of assembly can cause mild misalign...
Page 96: ...product warranties For warranty claims or any other issues or information not outlined in this manual call us at 1 800 990 0905 Option 1 for MagnaFlow or write us at www magnaflow com pages contact us...
