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Summary of Contents for S3.55

Page 1: ...Assembly and Maintenance Guide S3 55 Strength Training Fitness Equipment ...

Page 2: ...efore each use Make sure that all fasteners and cables are secure and in good working condition Do not use the equipment outdoors Personal Safety During Assembly It is strongly recommended that a qualified dealer assemble the equipment Precor recommends using more than one person to assemble this equipment Wear proper attire during the assembly process Do not wear loose clothing or open toed shoes...

Page 3: ...red Tools 6 Assembly Requirements 6 Assembly Instructions 7 Open Boxes 1 and 2 7 1 Position the Main Frame 8 2 Attach the Seat Base 9 3 Attach the Side Rails 10 4 Install the Upper Frame 11 Open Box 3 12 5 Attach the Leg Station 13 6 Attach the Left Press Arm 14 7 Attach the Press Arm Inward Motion Cable 15 8 Install the Seat Adjustment Cable 16 9 Attach the Cables 17 10 Attach the Right Press Arm...

Page 4: ...Cable to the Main Frame 38 25 Attach the Cable to the Leg Station 41 26 Attach the Leg Station Cable to the Main Frame 43 27 Re Install the Pec Fly Drum Assembly on the Main Upright 44 28 Attach the Cables to the Pec Fly Drums 45 29 Feed the Pec Fly Cable 46 30 Attach the Shrouds 47 31 Attach the Pec Fly Arms 49 32 Attach the Padded Seats 50 33 Install the Roller Pads and Attach the Accessories 51...

Page 5: ...ment Precor Strength ships the unit in four boxes Precor recommends using more than one person to assemble this equipment Review the Installation Requirements found on the next page Follow the assembly instructions found in this guide Open one box and assemble its contents before moving on to the next box If any items are missing contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or call 1 800 4 ...

Page 6: ...o assemble and use the S3 55 has the structural integrity to support the 950 lb 428 kg unit Provide ample space around the machine Open space around the machine allows for easier access Determine the right and left side of the unit Certain steps in the assembly instructions make reference to the left or right side of the unit To remain consistent place your back to the Main Frame and determine lef...

Page 7: ...5 by yourself Review the Installation Requirements on page 6 before proceeding with the following steps Open Boxes 1 and 2 The S3 55 comes in four boxes Use wire cutters to open the boxes Be careful to open boxes and assemble components in the sequence presented in this guide With so many assembled parts proper alignment and adjustment is critical The illustrations show how the S3 55 will look aft...

Page 8: ...ace it flat on the floor near the location where you plan to use it B Grasp one side of the Main Frame and have your assistant hold on to the other side Tip the Main Frame onto its base C Use wire cutters to cut the tie wrap that secured the Guide Rod Bracket during shipping Step 1 Position the Main Frame B A Main Frame Base of Main Frame C Guide Rod Bracket ...

Page 9: ...ut Finger tighten Note If the holes do not line up easily ask your assistant to lift the Seat Carriage D Attach the Seat Rail to the Rear Bracket using one 3 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten Note Assemble the fasteners throughout these instructions as detailed in each step When in doubt use the illustrations for help Step 2 Attach the Seat Base A Main Upright Seat Base D 1 3 bolt 2...

Page 10: ... Side Rail to the Upper Cross Brace using one 2 inch bolt blue patch one washer Finger tighten C Attach the base of the Side Rail to the Main Frame using one 2 inch bolt two washers 1 locknut Finger tighten D Repeat steps A through C to attach the opposite Side Rail Step 3 Attach the Side Rails 1 2 bolt 1 washer B Side Rails Upper Cross Brace 1 2 bolt 2 washers 1 locknut C Main Frame 1 2 bolt 1 wa...

Page 11: ...ts Note Rest the Center Support Pulley Bracket on the Main Frame while you install the Front Bracket fasteners in the Upper Frame C Attach the Center Support to the Upper Frame using two 1 inch bolts four washers two locknuts Finger tighten D Attach the Center Support to the Main Frame using two 3 inch bolts four washers two locknuts Finger tighten Note The remaining items in Box 2 are used later ...

Page 12: ...he illustration shows how the S3 55 will look after you complete this section Note Some items in this box may not be needed until later in the assembly process Open Box 3 Left Press Arm Right Press Arm Side Rail Leg Station Seat Assembly Row Arms Boxes 1 2 and Box 3 assembled Leg Hold Down Leg Extension ...

Page 13: ...appropriate precautions B Align the Leg Station with the Mounting Brackets and insert two 3 inch bolts four washers two locknuts Finger tighten Note To align the bolts with the Leg Station Mounting Brackets ask your assistant to lift the Seat Carriage Insert the front bolt first and have your assistant use the Leg Hold Down as leverage in aligning the rear bolt C Wrench tighten all eighteen fasten...

Page 14: ...Arm Bracket while keeping the Axle Tube level C Secure the Left Press Arm using two 1 inch bolts blue patch two lockwashers two washers Wrench tighten Important In Step C slide a lockwasher on the bolt Follow it with a flat washer Note During both assembly and disassembly you will need to insert a metric hex key into the access hole at the top of the Axle Tube to remove the two inch bolts The metr...

Page 15: ...ng system Collar Mount on the Press Arm Flange This connection makes the inward movement of the Press Arms possible A Thread Cable 46298 103 into the Collar Mount on the Press Arm Flange until the nut is snug against the top of the Collar Mount B Wrench tighten the nut Step 7 Attach the Press Arm Inward Motion Cable Inward Motion Cable 46298 103 A Collar Mount Press Arm Flange B Collar Mount ...

Page 16: ...ole D Attach the end of the Cable to the Release Handle Bracket on the right side of the Seat Carriage E Feed the Seat Adjustment Cable 46414 101 over the Base Crossbar and along the seat assembly side of the Lower Crossbar but behind the Middle Cross Brace Review the illustration Let the Cable hang over the Press Arm Adjuster CAUTION Do not cut the tie wrap holding the Cable Bracket Press Arm Adj...

Page 17: ...racket B On the bolt assemble Seat Adjustment Cable 46414 101 Press Arm Cable 46254 101 spring locknut Wrench tighten Note Make sure that the locknut is on the outside of the Press Arm Cable Bracket as shown in the illustration C Sandwich the Cable Bracket at both ends between the two washers on the Press Arm and Seat Adjustment Cables If necessary loosen the nuts on either side of the washers to ...

Page 18: ...otion depress the orange Release Handle slightly lift and lower the Press Arm so that it is out of the way of the remaining assembly Note During disassembly you will need to insert a metric hex key into the access hole at the top of the Axle Tube to remove the two inch bolts The metric hex key keeps the fasteners from spinning Step 10 Attach the Right Press Arm A Press Arm Bracket Left Press Arm R...

Page 19: ...son can hold the Row Arm in place while the second person aligns the holes and tightens the bolts C Push the Row Arm against the Main Frame so the magnet engages and holds the Row Arm in place Note During disassembly you will need to insert a metric hex key into the access hole at the top of the Axle Tube to remove the two inch bolts The metric hex key keeps the fasteners from spinning B 2 bolts 2...

Page 20: ...tach the Leg Extension A Slide the Leg Extension through the Leg Station B Install the Key C Attach the Rotating Arm using one 3 inch bolt two washers one locknut Wrench tighten Key A B C Rotating Arm 1 3 bolt 2 washers 1 locknut Leg Hold Down Leg Station Leg Extension Leg Extension Leg Hold Down ...

Page 21: ...ach the Cable Eye to a C connector and hook it through the Press Arm Mount C Close the opening in the C Connector by turning the nut Important Use an open end wrench to tighten the nut and close the C connector completely If the C connector is not closed properly it can bend or break when weight is applied D Perform steps A through C on the opposite side Step 13 Attach the Press Arm Cables to the ...

Page 22: ...same steps for the opposite side A Attach one heavy duty 4 inch pulley to the Main Frame using one 1 inch bolt blue patch one washer one cable retainer Wrench tighten B Feed Cable 46008 101 over pulley and thread it into a Single Pulley Block C Perform steps A and B on the opposite side Step 14 Attach the Press Arm Pulleys to Main Frame A 1 4 pulley 1 1 bolt 1 washer 1 cable retainer B Side Rail M...

Page 23: ... inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten C Feed the opposite end containing the Cable Ball and U Bracket over one 4 inch pulley and down through the hole on the right side of the Main Frame D Attach the pulley to the Rear Stay Bracket using one cable retainer one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten Step 15 Feed the Row Arm Cable B 1 4 pulley 1 2 bolt 2 washers 1 locknut Fro...

Page 24: ... locknut H Feed the Cable Ball and U Bracket up through the Mounting Hole on the left side of the Main Frame I Feed the Cable over one 4 inch pulley Attach the pulley to the Rear Stay Bracket using one cable retainer one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut J Let the Cable Ball rest on the pulley Wrench tighten all pulley fasteners Step 15 Feed the Row Arm Cable Continued Double Pulley Block E 1 4 ...

Page 25: ...ley and align it with the lowest mounting holes on the Row Arm Bracket Attach it using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten Let the Cable hang C Loop the Cable around one 4 inch pulley and attach it to the Center Support Bracket using one 2 inch bolt with cam washer welded on one washer one locknut Finger tighten Step 16 Attach the Cable to the Row Arm A Row Arm Bracket B 1 3 pul...

Page 26: ...oles in the Row Arm Bracket using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten E Wrench tighten the pulley fasteners Leave the Cable in the position shown in the illustration Note Box 4 is opened next although several components remain in Box 3 Step 16 Attach the Cable to the Row Arm Continued D 1 3 pulley 1 2 bolt 2 washers 1 locknut Row Arm Bracket ...

Page 27: ...mbly and Maintenance Guide page 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open Box 4 Use wire cutters to open the box The illustration shows how the S3 55 will look after you complete this section Open Box 4 Boxes 1 2 3 and Box 4 assembled ...

Page 28: ...arts of the Rear Shroud using five inch buttonhead bolts five washers C Wrench tighten fasteners according to the illustration callouts Important The next step involves assembling the Weight Stack After the weights are installed the unit cannot be moved so you must now place the unit in its final location If you plan to place the unit against a wall provide a minimum clearance of 6 inch 15 cm to a...

Page 29: ...ghten B Attach the Spacer Shroud using three inch self tapping screws Wrench tighten Important Do not install the Spacer Shroud if you purchased the Heavy Stack Option C Attach the Weight Support Brace to the Weight Stack Base using two inch bolts blue patch two washers Wrench tighten A 2 2 bolts 2 washers Weight Support Brace Weight Stack Base B Step 18 Assemble the Weight Stack C 2 bolts 2 washe...

Page 30: ...ricant to each Guide Rod Avoid getting lubricant on your clothing or on other parts of the unit G Add the eighteen 20 lb weights Note the recessed beveled hole faces down with the Weight Plate s straight edge toward the rear of the unit CAUTION The weights are heavy Handle the weights carefully so as not to drop them or injure yourself Pick up and place one weight at a time onto the Guide Rods Hav...

Page 31: ...inch 8 mm metric hex key Note The curve of the Top Cap Weight matches the curve on the Weight Stack Both should be facing front toward the Leg Extension B Align the Top Cap Weight over the Guide Rods and slide it onto the Weight Stack centering the Selector Stem as you go Rest the Top Cap Weight on the Weight Stack Step 19 Assemble the Top Cap Weight and the Selector Stem A B Selector Stem Top Cap...

Page 32: ...ghten C Attach the Weight Stack Side Beam to the Top Frame using two 1 inch bolts four washers two locknuts Finger tighten D Attach the Weight Stack Side Beam to the Weight Stack Base using two inch bolts blue patch two washers Wrench tighten the fasteners Step 20 Assemble the Weight Stack Top Frame and Attach the Side Beam Rubber Grommets A Weight Stack Top Frame Guide Rods B 2 3 bolts 4 washers ...

Page 33: ...race using two 1 inch buttonhead bolts four washers two locknuts Wrench tighten C Lift the Top Cap Weight about one foot and secure it with the Weight Stack Pin D Slide the 2 lb Add on Weight onto the right side of the Weight Support E Slide the 5 lb Add on Weight onto the left side of the Weight Support F Install the two Add on Weight Stabilizer Brackets using four inch hex head bolts four washer...

Page 34: ...operly H Gently lower the Top Cap Weight by removing the Weight Stack Pin I Check that the Add on Weight Selector Pins slide through and catch the Add on Weights Note If the Add on Weight Selector Pins do not slide easily through shift the Add on Weight Stabilizer Bracket sideways so the pin holes align properly H Step 21 Install the Add On Weights Continued Weight Stack Pin I Add on Weight Select...

Page 35: ...p A Cut the wire tie that secured the drums during shipping CAUTION The Pec Fly Drum Assembly is heavy Do not drop it Ask for help Obtain adult assistance before removing the Pec Fly Drum Assembly If you don t you can inflict injury to yourself or damage to the equipment B Carefully remove the fasteners from the Main Upright C Set the Pec Fly Drum Assembly and fasteners aside Step 22 Remove the Pe...

Page 36: ... Stack C Slide a Pulley Bracket into the opening at the base of the Weight Stack Side Beam Note The open end of the Pulley Bracket faces the floor with the half round toward the front of the unit D Place a 4 inch pulley inside the Pulley Bracket and secure using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Wrench tighten E Feed the U Bracket on the end of Cable 46006 101 through the opening on the Weig...

Page 37: ... J Attach two 4 inch pulleys to the Weight Stack Top Frame using two 2 inch bolts two cable retainers four washers two locknuts K Feed the Cable over the pulleys but under the cable retainers Finger tighten Note Refer to callout L for proper placement of the cable retainers L Ensure that the Cable is straight and properly aligned Wrench tighten all five fasteners Step 23 Install the Weight Stack C...

Page 38: ...ang while you obtain a Single Pulley Block with docking brackets on its base one 4 inch pulley and fasteners see Step F E Wrap Cable 46006 101 around the 4 inch pulley F Place the pulley inside the Single Pulley Block Secure it using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Wrench tighten G As you feed the cable the base of the Single Pulley Block should come to rest on its Docking Station 1 1 bolt...

Page 39: ... pulley Attach the pulley to the Single Pulley Block resting on the Lower Crossbar using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Wrench tighten Note The Cable is getting short M Remove one locknut on the end of the Cable and place the Cable end into its Mounting Bracket welded to the Lower Crossbar N Secure the Cable by threading the second locknut on the end of the Cable I M N 1 locknut Remove lo...

Page 40: ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 24 Attach the Cable to the Main Frame Continued O Ensure that the Cable is properly fed through the pulleys and the pulleys are properly seated Wrench tighten all pulley fasteners Cable 46007 102 Cable 46006 101 Cable 46002 101 ...

Page 41: ...ble 46647 101 through the Pulley Wing on the Leg Station Note The Cable Eye will be connected to the Rotating Arm C Connect the Cable Eye to the Rotating Arm using one clevis pin two inch spacers one E clip D Press the Leg Extension Handle and lower the Rotating Arm Step 25 Attach the Cable to the Leg Station A Rotating Arm Leg Extension Handle Cable 46647 101 Pulley Wing Leg Station 1 clevis pin ...

Page 42: ...e 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten G Attach a 3 inch pulley to the base of the Seat Carriage using one 1 inch bolt blue patch one washer one cable retainer with locknut weldment Finger tighten H Ensure that the Cable is properly fed through the pulleys and the pulleys are properly seated 1 4 pulley 1 1 bolt 1 washer 1 cable retainer E Leg Station 1 4 pulley 1 2 bolt 2 washers 1 l...

Page 43: ... using one 2 inch bolt one washer C Slide the Guide Rod Bracket in place behind the Double Pulley Block and attach it to the 2 inch bolt used in step C Secure the Guide Rod Bracket to the Double Pulley Block using one washer one locknut Finger tighten D Insert the Cable Retaining Bolt using one 2 inch bolt two washers one locknut Finger tighten E Thread the Cable into its Base Mount F Wrench tight...

Page 44: ...The Pec Fly Assembly consists of three rotating drums Two of the drums are on one side of the assembly As you stand facing the Main Upright note that the Pec Fly Assembly must be mounted so that the two drums are on the right hand side A Mount the Pec Fly drums on the Main Upright in the orientation shown using the fasteners removed previously two 4 inch bolts four washers two locknuts Wrench tigh...

Page 45: ...ns on its own linear plane D Thread the other Cable 46004 101 into the protruding bracket on the single drum side Secure it using one zinc plated locknut E Feed the Cable over the Single Drum and under the Double Drum Insert the threaded end of the Cable into the protruding Bracket on the double drum assembly Secure it using one zinc plated locknut Note The Large Mounting Bracket on the double dru...

Page 46: ...lley to the Main Frame bracket using one 2 inch bolt two washers one cable retainer one locknut D To access the Large Mounting Bracket on the Pec Fly rotate the Double Drum Insert the large threaded end of Cable 46003 101 E Secure the Cable using one large locknut CAUTION Ensure that the Cable remains on top of the drum Do not pinch it between the drums Pinched or crimped cables are not covered by...

Page 47: ... Weight and produce slack in the Row Arm Cable C Move the Seat Back into an upright position D Carefully maneuver the Front Shroud into position on the Main Frame E Attach it to the Main Frame using four inch buttonhead bolts blue patch four washers Note Secure the top two fasteners first and then work your way down to the base Wrench tighten F Position the Press Arm Shroud above the Front Shroud ...

Page 48: ... bolts five washers Wrench tighten Note Ask someone to help you slide the Weight Stack Top Shroud under the Cables attached to the Upper Frame Keep the plastic edge of the cover on the outside of the crossbeam J Install the Rear Cover over the Rear Stay Bracket Push down on the Rear Cover so that the inner flange clips on the existing fasteners Step 30 Attach Shrouds Continued J I Weight Stack Top...

Page 49: ...n D Attach the Right Pec Fly Arm using two inch countersink bolts blue patch Finger tighten Note The Right and Left Pec Fly Arms must be installed correctly Refer to the illustration and note how the lower handle falls toward the outside of the unit E Attach the Left Pec Fly Arm using two inch countersink bolts blue patch Wrench tighten all four bolts Step 31 Attach the Pec Fly Arms D 2 countersin...

Page 50: ...washers Wrench tighten B Attach the Seat Backpad to the Seat Back Frame using four 1 inch bolts blue patch four washers Wrench tighten C Attach the Head Rest using two 1 inch bolts blue patch two washers Wrench tighten A B Step 32 Attach the Padded Seats 4 1 bolts 4 washers C 2 1 bolts 2 washers 4 1 bolts 4 washers Head Rest Seat Back Pad Seat Pad Seat Back Frame ...

Page 51: ... Slide a Roller Pad on the Leg Hold Down and secure it using one inch buttonhead bolt blue patch Wrench tighten C Attach the Spring Clip to the Lat Bar D Clip the Lat Bar to Cable 46007 102 at the end of the Upper Frame Rest the Lat Bar on the Lat Bar Holder A 1 buttonhead bolt C Spring Clip D Step 33 Install the Roller Pads and Attach the Accessories Leg Extension B 1 buttonhead bolt Leg Hold Dow...

Page 52: ...Strap Attach the Ab Crunch Strap to Cable 46007 102 in front of the Press Arms F Attach a Spring Clip to Cable 46002 101 at the base of the Weight Stack Side Beam G Clip the Tricep Bicep Straight Bar onto the Spring Clip H Place the Hand Weights on the Weight Rack E F G Tricep Bicep Straight Bar Weight Stack Side Beam Ab Crunch Strap Cable 46002 101 H Weight Rack Hand Weights ...

Page 53: ...bel off the Weight Label Strip B Peel the backing off the Weight Label to expose the adhesive C Align the straight edge of the label with the curved edge on the Weight Plate D Apply pressure to the labels Step 34 Apply the Weight Decals 20 30 A C Weight Label Strip Weight Label Curved edge of Weight Plate ...

Page 54: ...gap exists between the base of a double or single pulley dock and the cross piece that it rests on The Cable rubs the inside edges of the pulleys Excess slack exists in the Cables Note All cables stretch If you use the equipment often and consistently select a higher weight resistance the cables lengthen which causes slack Important To make cable adjustments use a hex key to remove the eight bolts...

Page 55: ...ue with step B B To remove slack use a inch wrench and loosen the nut on the opposite side of the bolt and Cam Washer With another inch wrench turn the Cam Washer either direction so the bulk of the washer moves toward the welded triangle When the Cable slack is removed re tighten the fasteners Important Make sure the cable is not over tightened If it is a gap appears between the rubber bumper of ...

Page 56: ... The Selector Pin will not disengage if there is too much tension on the cable D Verify that the Selector Pin is locked into position 1 E Adjust the Press Arm Cable using the threaded cable end attached to the Single Pulley Blocks CAUTION The rubber bumper at the base of the Single Pulley Block must be touching the Lower Crossbar Do not allow any gap If a gap exists the selector pin may not diseng...

Page 57: ... B Press the orange handle and lower the Press Arm into its stowed position C Check that the Cable Eyelet moves freely back and forth on the 2 inch bolt found on the Cable Bracket D If it doesn t loosen the nuts using two open end or crescent wrenches and adjust the cable E When the Cable Eyelet moves freely back and forth wrench tighten the opposing nuts to lock down the cable CAUTION If the Cabl...

Page 58: ...m H Move the Seat Carriage back and forth If the cable is properly adjusted it should slide easily without any drag or clicking noises Note If adjustments are needed locate where Cable 46414 101 enters the Seat Carriage I Loosen the jam nut and lengthen the Cable to move the Seat without any drag J Test the movement of the Seat Carriage and check for slippage CAUTION Do not lengthen Cable 46414 10...

Page 59: ...mooth rotation of the Pec Fly Drums A To adjust Cable 46003 101 remove the Weight Stack Pin from the Weight Stack B Rotate the Pec Fly Drum C Check for a minimum of inch clearance between the threaded end of Cable 46003 101 and the overhang on the Main Frame D Make adjustments to the Cable if necessary CAUTION Permanent damage may occur to the Main Frame if clearance between the threaded end of Ca...

Page 60: ...Cables always stretch during use After one or two workouts readjust the Cables Refer to the cable adjustment steps found at the beginning of this section Thereafter check the Cables after each workout and readjust them as necessary Thank you for choosing Precor equipment and Precor Strength products Step 5 Maintenance ...

Page 61: ...tion YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT www precor com warranty If you have questions or need additional information contact your local dealer or call Precor Customer Support at 800 347 4404 Thank You and Welcome to Precor Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE PO Box 7202 Woodinville WA 98072 4002 PLACE STAMP HERE ...

Page 62: ...ascular improvement Never been married 35 44 101 000 150 000 Overall health 45 54 151 000 Increase energy and flexibility 55 64 Stress reduction 65 Rehabilitation Other Purchase check all that apply How did you FIRST become aware of Precor First Precor product products choose only one Replaces a Precor product of the same type A gift Replaces same type of product different brand Friend relative Ad...

Page 63: ...rmed on Precor equipment missing a serial number or with a serial tag that has been altered or defaced 4 Service calls to correct installation of the equipment or instruct owners on how to use the equipment 5 Pickup delivery or freight charges involved with repairs 6 Any labor costs incurred beyond the applicable labor warranty period Disclaimer and Release The warranties provided herein are the e...

Page 64: ...registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated Specifications subject to change without notice Copyright 2004 Precor Incorporated www precor com Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P O Box 7202 Woodinville WA USA 98072 4002 NOTICE Precor is widely recognized for its innovative award winning designs of exercise equipment Precor aggressively seeks U S and foreign patents for both the mechanical ...

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