1.
Select location for your machine. Set machine up in a well-lighted
and well-ventilated area where you will enjoy exercising. Use rubber
floor matting or carpet remnants to protect your floor if desired.
2.
Unbox entire unit.
(NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES AND CABLE
RETAINERS IN PLACE.)
If you have any questions,
PLEASE contact the full-service
dealer where you purchased
this machine.
Tools Required:
Wrenches: One each (1/2", 3/4"), two each (7/16", 9/16")
Hex Keys: 1/8", 5/16"
Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, pliers
Assembly Instructions
LEFT CAM
DETAIL
FIG. 16
3.
Assemble main column (A) to main triangle frame (B) (3/8-16 X 3/4
hex screws, Qty: 6).
Note: Press station guide rod locator tubes
(the ones with cross holes) face front.
Now assemble the Ab/Row
column (C) to the main triangle frame (B) (3/8-16 x 3/4 hex screws, Qty: 6).
The row seat adjustment mechanism—upper portion of ab/leg seat column
(D)—is shipped almost entirely assembled. To complete this assembly pull
E-ring off of clevis pin with pliers, and remove clevis pin. Now rotate
mechanism into position, and reinstall clevis pin and E-ring. *Ensure that
the cable exiting the bottom of the ab/row column (C) goes around the
associated pulley (#9) and leaves the column through the large square
opening. Take this cable and thread it into the large square tube at the base
of the ab/leg seat column (D). This cable passes under pulley #8 and exits
through the slot in the front of the column. Note: this cable will be easiest
to route if the ab/leg seat column (D) is lying on its side to allow easy access
to the area below pulley #8. Now attach the ab/leg seat column (D) to the
ab/row column (C) (3/8-16 x 3/4 hex screws, Qty: 2, and 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 hex
screw, Qty. 1).
IMPORTANT:
VERIFY THAT THE CABLE
ROUTING IS CORRECT
BETWEEN PULLEYS #8 & #9
BEFORE PROCEEDING. FIG. 1
4.
Now assemble either the
VX-38 Completer Column
(E)
or the stack column from another
Series VX machine (F) to the main
triangle frame (B). (3/8-16 x 3/4
hex screws, Qty: 8. Tighten all
frame bolts firmly.
Fig. 2
19.
Attach butterfly seat
bottom (X) (1/4-20 x 3/4 hex screws,
Qty: 2). Install the Lat Hold Down (Y) with the yellow lever on the right pointing
up. Line up the 1/2" holes and insert the pivot (1/2" diameter rod and shaft
retainer). Install shaft retainer with a hammer. Attach butterfly seat back (Z)
(1/4-20 x 3/4 hex screws, Qty: 4). Install butterfly arm pads such that metal
brackets on each arm are hidden between the two upholstered parts (AA).
Tighten mounting screws firmly.
FIG. 13
23.
Attach the bench seat back and bench seat bottom to the bench
(1/4-20 x 3/4 hex screw, qty. 10). The bench handle installs between the
cushion and the bench frame and is held in place by 2 of these screws.
Tighten firmly.
FIG. 16
21.
Next tension the cable systems in the main column (A) and the ab/row
column (C) by locating the adjustment bolt at the top of each column. The
adjustment bolts are located under the column caps. Tighten each bolt until
the respective top plate lifts slightly. Loosen the bolt until the top plate just
touches the weight plates. Check that the weight selector pin engages at
each weight plate completely. Replace/install the column caps.
FIG. 15
22.
Make sure that all cables move freely when all stations are operated.
Immediately fix any cable rubbing problems.
20.
Connect butterfly cables to butterfly cams. Use plastic hole plugs
in keyholes to prevent disconnection.
FIG. 14
18.
Install right butterfly arm (arm closest to press handles) on its vertical
pivot bar. The right arm is the one with the spring mounted flipper and
related assembly at the lowest point on the arm. The right cam is the cam
with the bushing supported by the shortest connector. Slip the cam over
the assembly that holds the spring mounted flipper, such that the flipper
engages the notches on the underside of the cam and such that the bushings
all line up. Now slide the two items as one up the pivot shaft. Install 1"
washer and then cotter pin, bend end. Repeat this process for the left arm
and cam. Test the ratcheting system at this point. If any problems are
suspected, look up into the ratcheting mechanism from below. If the spring
mounted flipper is not in the notched section, take the cam and arm off the
pivot and after getting the flipper in the right area, reinstall the cam and
arm as an assembly.
FIG. 12
17.
Repeat the
previous step for the
ab/row column stack
using the remaining
set of guide rods.
FIG. 11
AA
Z
Y
X
AA
6
G
14.
One at a time attach the
two springs to the bracket inside
of the front of the press housing
(N). With the press housing lifted
to its highest point, attach the other end of each spring to the bracket on the
underside of the upper press pivot lever. Use gloves and care in doing this to
prevent pinching.
FIG 8
Note: the installation of the springs is optional. Each
spring reduces the weight of the press arm by 20 pounds. If both springs are
installed, the press arm will add only 10lbs. to the stack weight. (affix the
"PRESS ARM ADDS 10lbs.") label to the press housing (N). IF only one spring
is installed, affix the "PRESS ARM ADDS 30lbs." label. If no springs are
installed, affix the "PRESS ARM ADDS 50lbs." label. Suggestion: If uncertain
how many springs to install, install them both. They can be removed later if
you find yourself wanting additional weight.
FIG. 8
15.
Now install press
handle (S). Making
sure that the press
adjust lever is facing
up, insert the press
handle into the front
of the press housing
(N) such that the pin in the back of the handle engages one of the notches
with a bracket from the press handle (S) on each side.
Fig. 9
A nylon
bushing should be positioned (slot towards the rear) to engage each side
of the press housing. Note: the press handle (S) will be on center relative
to the press housing (N), even though the brackets are off center inside the
press housing. Secure each bushing with a bushing cap (T). Install the
screws in the sides (1/4-20 x 1/2 pan head phillips, Qty: 4) and the tensioning
screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 oval head, Qty: 2). Tighten the 4 side screws finger
tight. Now tighten the tensioning screws until the slop is taken up. Do not
over tighten. Once the slop is removed from the pivot, but the joint still
rotates easily, tighten the 4 cross screws. Check the adjustment lever's
operation at this point. When the lever is operated in either direction, the
pin should retract fully, allowing the press handle to rotate. When the lever
is released, the pin should lock the press handle by snapping all the way
into the next notch. Adjust with phillips screwdriver if necessary. When
correctly adjusted, the latch pin will be forced by the spring all the way
against the far end of the slot it travels in. The adjustment lever will pull
it almost, but not all the way, to the other end of the slot.
It is very
important
that it be adjusted such that it goes all the way to the end of
the slot with the pressure of the spring. Now install the plastic cover (U).
With the textured side out, insert the lower end into the front of the press
housing, curve it back and insert the other end up into the press housing.
FIG. 9
10.
Attach the press station guide rods (K) to the locator tubes (1/4-20 x
1-1/4 hex screw and nut, Qty. 2 ea.). Slide the rubber bumpers (L) down the
guide rods. Load the 20 weight plates one at a time with selector groove on
the bottom facing out (load 15 lb. plates first, if optional heavy stack is being
installed).
USE EXTREME CAUTION. FIG. 7
11.
Slide the pin lanyard ring over the front tab at the base of the press
housing (N). Now slide the rubber finish washer (M) onto the tabs at the base
of the press housing (N). Note: Each stack has one of these, but the one for the
press station has the largest rectangular hole. Assemble the press housing (N)
to the top plate (O) and selector shaft (P) (3/8-16 x 3 hex screw, Qty. 1).
FIG. 7
12.
Now bolt the lower press pivot lever (Q) (the lower lever is the one with
the bend) to the press housing (N) (1/2-13 x 1 button head screw, Qty: 2). It
attaches to the press housing bearings nearest the top plate. Assemble it such
that the bend matches the drawing.
FIG. 7
Bolt the upper press pivot lever (R)
(the upper lever is straight and has a spring attachment bracket on it) to the
press housing (N) (1/2-13 x 1 button head screw, Qty: 2). It attaches to the press
housing to the bearings farthest from the top plate. Assemble it such that the
spring attachment bracket is down, matching the drawing.
FIG. 7
13.
Take the large assembly created in the previous step and lower it onto
the guide rods (K). This is easiest if the stack is leaning away from the
machine.With the top plate (O) resting on top of the stack, carefully bring the
back end of the lower press pivot lever (Q) into alignment with the lower bolt
holes on the column (1/2-13 x 1 button head screw, Qty: 2). Likewise, bolt
the upper press pivot lever (R) to the column (1/2-13 x 1 button head screw,
Qty: 2). Tighten the eight pivot bolts very tight.
There are 4 hole plugs to cover the bolts
at the column end of the press
pivot levers.
FIG. 7
8.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE
ASSEMBLING ANOTHER SERIES
VX MACHINE ATTACHED TO THIS
MACHINE IN PLACE OF THE
COMPLETER COLUMN, SWITCH
TO THE MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH
THAT UNIT AT THIS POINT. BEGIN
THERE AT THE STEP INDICATED.
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE THAT
UNIT, THEN RETURN HERE AND
RESUME THE ASSEMBLY WITH
THE NEXT STEP. IF YOU ARE
ASSEMBLING A VX-38, CONTINUE
ASSEMBLY WITH THE NEXT STEP.
9.
Place the triangular floor piece
in position on the triangular frame.
NOTE: THE FLOOR PIECE MUST BE
IN PLACE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING
THE WEIGHT STACKS.
Check the
location of the machine in the room
at this point. It will be very difficult to
move after the weight stacks are in
place.
FIG. 6
7.
Attach the aluminum ball to the leg developer cable as shown. Note :
Aluminum ball must be installed correctly to take the cable force. Counter bore
facing away from machine. Make sure that the set screw enters the slot straight
and is not cross threaded. Tighten set screw with 1/8" hex key. Now attach
cable end to the leg developer, securing it with a plastic hole plug.
FIG. 5
16.
Attach the upper stack
support (V) to the main column (A)
(3/8-16 x 1/2 hex screw, Qty: 2).
Do not route the cable yet.
FIG. 10
Assemble the longest guide rods,
rubber bumpers (L), weight plates,
and a top plate/selector shaft
assembly (again, load 15 lb.
plates first, if optional heavy
stack is being installed).
Important:
Make sure the
threaded insert inside of each
guide rod is located at the top.
If these inserts are down and
you force the rod onto the
locator tube, you could push the
insert in too far. Remove the
pulley from the upper stack
support (V) and attach the
guide rods (5/16-18 x 1
1/2 hex screw and
spacer, Qty. 2 ea.).
Tighten the guide rod
screws while holding
the top plate raised
to the full height.
Now route the cable
and replace the pulley
along with the cover
plate (W). Slide the weight
pin ring and a rubber finish
washer over cable before
attaching cable to U-clip.
The top plate, selector
shaft, and cable end are
secured with a U-clip and a
3/8-16 x 3 hex screw.
FIG. 10
24.
Attach lat bar to cable at high pulley. Attach the ab strap at the
ab pulley.
25.
Apply weight stack number labels per instructions printed on label
sheets.
26.
Attach the three weight stack guards (3/8-16 x 1/2 hex screws,
Qty. 12).
FIG. 17
FIG. 10
6.
Attach leg/ab
seat bottom to
handle assembly to
form leg/ab seat
assembly (H) (1/4-20
x 3/4 hex screws,
Qty. 4). Install seat
assembly (H) to
column (D) (1/2" shaft
and 1 shaft retainer).
Install shaft retainer
with hammer. Attach
leg/ab seat back (I) to
frame (1/4-20 x 3/4
hex screws. Qty: 4).
Attach the leg
developer (J) to the
seat bottom
assembly (1/2-13 x 1
button head screw,
Qty: 2).
FIG. 4
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 11
FR
ONT VIEW
BO
TT
OM VIEW
LEFT
Flipper
Flipper
1" Washer
Cotter pin
RIGHT
1" Washer
Cotter pin
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
FIG. 17
FIG. 15
FIG. 12
J
FIG. 4
5.
Now attach row arm assembly
(G) to the base of the ab/leg seat
column (1/2-13 x 1 button head
screws, Qty: 2). Attach row cable
to cable retainer and secure with
plastic hole plug.
FIG. 3
I
H
J
D
8
D
C
A
B
NOTE
8
9
6
T
S
N
U
TENSIONING
SCREWS
B
F
E
VX-38
Completer
Column
Series VX
Stack
Column
Note: Spring
attachment
bracket
N
R
Q
M
P
O
K
L
S
A
C
handle
V
W
A
5
L
