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NAUTILUS INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE O
WNER
’
S
M
ANUAL
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CAUTION:
Do not "high pin" and/or "double pin" a weight s7307245-tack. This
action is considered to be dangerous to users, and bystanders, and may damage
your
INSTINCT ABDOMINAL / LOWER BACK MACHINE . Aside from the
mechanical damage that may result, such action(s), in part, may cause the weight
stack to crush or pinch fingers, hands and/or extremities. DO NOT use the unit if
the top plate is elevated and/or pinned in a raised position. Seek assistance from
authorized personnel to correct such a condition.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Nautilus strongly recommends performing regular preventive maintenance on your NAUTILUS INSTINCT ABDOMINAL
LOWER / BACK MACHINE . Without regularly scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear may cause cumulative effects,
such as misalignment or premature wear, resulting in downtime. For this reason, we highly recommend following the
maintenance schedules. Additionally, unusual symptoms, such as excessive noise during use, stiffness or free play in moving
parts, etc., should be investigated and necessary corrective actions (adjustment or parts replacement) should be performed. If any
components are found to be worn or damaged, the unit should be removed from service until repairs can be made. Only
components supplied or approved by Nautilus shall be used to maintain and/or repair the unit.
D
AILY
M
AINTENANCE

Wipe down and inspect the framework and other structural components (see F
RAMEWORK
M
AINTENANCE
on page 14 for
requirements). Check all attaching hardware for security. Tighten as needed.

Clean and inspect the upholstered cushions and the hand grips (see U
PHOLSTERY
M
AINTENANCE
on page 14 for
requirements).

Clean and lubricate guide rods using a cotton cloth and break-free lubricant. Apply the lubricant to the cloth, then wipe up
and down the guide rods as needed.

Inspect weight belts for excessive wear or other damage. Check weight belts for proper tension (weight belt deflection at any point
should not exceed 25 mm); adjust as needed. (See
W
EIGHT
/ B
ELT
I
NSPECTION
R
EQUIREMENTS
on page 15 for requirements.)

Check leverage arm bearings for evidence of sticking or binding; lubricate as needed (bearings are equipped with fitting to
facilitate lubrication).
W
EEKLY
M
AINTENANCE

Check the retainer screws at the weight stack top plate, weight stack frame, moveable clamp and range-of-motion flywheel
for security (retainer screws should be torqued to 400 inch-pounds). Tighten as needed.

Check all labels and placards affixed to the unit for legibility and security. Replace illegible labels and placards as needed
(see
L
ABELS AND
P
LACARDS
on page 16 for illustrations and part numbers of standard labels and placards used on
NAUTILUS INSTINCT products).
M
ONTHLY
M
AINTENANCE

Clean tops of bearings at weight stack top plate. Check for heavy buildup on guide rods below top plate (lift half of weight
stack to perform a visual inspection and clean as necessary).
Q
UARTERLY
M
AINTENANCE

Apply wax to powder-coated areas of the framework and other structural components.
P
REVENTIVE
M
AINTENANCE