® BOWFLEX Power Pro ASSEMBLY MANUAL Includes Instructions for Bowflex Power Pro Attachments and Upgrades.
Please Keep for Your Records Warranties Do Not Cover What Is Covered Bowflex, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of the Bowflex® home fitness machine to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. This warranty is not transferable or applicable to any person other than the original purchaser. Bowflex Power Pro The Bowflex patented Power Rod resistance is covered by a No-Time-Limit Warranty.
Power Pro Assembly Instructions Before you begin, you will need a 9/16" wrench, a 7/16" wrench, a 1/2" open end wrench, a crescent wrench (to hold the bolt while tightening with other), a rubber mallet (for step #5) and a phillips head (+) screw driver. Please follow these assembly instructions carefully. If you experience any difficulty, please call a Bowflex customer service representative and ask for assistance. 1-800-269-3539.
BOWFLEX POWER PRO Before each use of the equipment, check all fasteners, snap hooks, cables and pulley functions. Tighten and fasten as needed. Check pulleys and cables for wear and function.
Assembling the Power Pro Step 1: Locate the Rear Leg and Seat Rail. 1a. Take two 3/8” x 3/4” square head bolts and place them through holes on the Rear Leg Bolt Keeper. Take that assembly and slide it into the Seat Rail channel, starting on the end closest to the warning label. Make sure to line up the end of the bolt keeper with the end of the rail. Repeat for the other bolt keeper. Components for this assembly are in Boxes 2 and 3 Seat Rail Channel Rear Leg Bolt Keeper (marked with an R) 1a.
Step 2: Components for this assembly are in Boxes 2 and 3 Locate Seat and Bench and separate from one another. They are connected by a Quick Release Hinge. See illustration 2a at right. 2a. 2b. The seat slides onto the Seat Rail by aligning the wheels on the Seat with the channels along the sides of the Seat Rail. Pull out the Seat Locking Pin in order to slide the Seat on. Seat Pin locks Seat into position. Pulling pin out and turning counterclockwise one quarter turn allows Seat to slide freely.
Step 4: Components for this assembly are in Box 2 Locate the Vertical Mainframe. Attach U-Bar portion of Pulley Frame to the Vertical Main Frame with the 3/8" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolt. Use the 3/8" x 4" Hex Head Bolt to secure the lower portion of the Pulley Frame. Tighten securely. Tighten U-Bar securely. Note: It is best to tighten both top & bottom bolts at the same time evenly. Do not overtighten.
Step 6: Components for this assembly are in Box 2 Now locate the Bench. Turn Bench upside down. Place the Bench Cup between the two hinges. Secure with a #14 Screw. #14 Screw Bench Cup Step 7: Now locate the Incline Support Bracket. 7a. Place Bracket on Bench as shown. Insert Tap Bolts with 5/16" Flat Washer through Bracket and hand tighten. Do not tighten with a wrench yet. Bracket needs to be adjusted to rest properly against the top of the Vertical Main Frame. 7a.
Step 8: Components for this assembly are in Box 2 Place Bench onto the Bowflex. Unwrap Cables and Pulleys. Locate Nonskid Pads. Remove paper backing to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere Nonskid Pads to Pulley Frame as shown. Note: If you installed a CHEST BAR Attachment, please go to page 16, step 8. Place Nonskid Pads here (facing top) Hook Hand-Grips into place by inserting D-Ring into Snap Hook on end of cables.
Leg Extension Attachment Assembly Instructions The Bowflex Leg Extension Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be included. Thank you for choosing the Bowflex Leg Extension Attachment. This attachment comes complete in one box, with everything you need to assemble your new accessory. Before you begin, you will need a crescent wrench, a 5/16" open end wrench.
Installing the Leg Extension Attachment Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Leg Extension Attachment Step 1: Step 2: Rotate Pivot Arm Bracket as indicated. Secure Pivot Arm Bracket by inserting one 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt through indicated hole on Bracket and tighten with one 5/16" Lock Nut. Check pre-placed bolt, tighten if necessary. Insert Leg Extension Foot into Leg Extension Main Frame as indicated.
End Cap Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Leg Extension Attachment Pivot Arm Step 5: Insert metal tube through large holes on Pivot Arm Bracket. Slide on Foam Pads and secure with End Caps as indicated. Attach Pivot Arm Assembly to Pivot Arm Bracket with one M10 Allen Head Bolt. (Tighten with an allen wrench). Secure with M10 lock nut. Important! Do not overtighten. Tighten so that Pivot Arm Assembly does not have excessive side to side movement, but still pivots smoothly.
Chest Bar Attachment Assembly Instructions The Chest Bar Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be included. Thank you for choosing the Bowflex Chest Bar Attachment. This attachment comes complete in one box, with everything you need to assemble your new accessory. Before you begin, you will need a crescent wrench, a 9/16" and a 7/16" open end wrench.
Chest Bar Assembly Instructions Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Chest Bar Attachment Step 1: Slide Seat to end of seat rail and lower to flat position. Step 2: Vertical Main Frame Remove indicated bolts going through pulley frame and Vertical Main Frame. Remove the Vertical Main Frame with Rod Pack and set aside. Remove both top and bottom bolt Note: Do not lose, these bolts will need to be used in a later step. Pulley Frame Step 3: Remove bolts connecting U-Bar to machine base.
Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Chest Bar Attachment Step 5: Position your Chest Bar upright and insert to the machine frame where you just removed the U-Bar. Step 6: Line up holes on machine and Chest Bar. Using the nuts and bolts that you previously removed in Step Two, attach Chest Bar to machine frame. Tighten securely. Note: Once you finish installing your chest bar, go back to page 8, step 4 and continue assembling your Bowflex.
Step 9: Replace the J-Bolt and pulley on your new Chest Bar. Simply make sure that open-end of J-Bolt is facing toward the machine. Push bolt down flush with frame and tighten Lock Nut securely to ensure correct performance. Repeat on other side. Replace Nylon Lock Nut Step 10: Locate Non-skid pads. Remove paper backing to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere Non-skid Pads to Chest Bar as shown on each side. Place Non-skid Pad here. Using Your Chest Bar: Adjustment Knobs The Chest Bar has two positions.
Lat Pulldown Attachment Assembly Instructions The Lat Pulldown Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be included.
Installing The Lat Pulldown Attachment Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment Step 1: Remove the long portion of the Bench. Step 2: Place the cross bar so the curved ends are facing downward and they rest on the bottom of the pulley frame. Cross Bar Top View Side View Main Frame (Lower Half) Step 3: Place the Main Frame Lower Half in between the Vertical Extrusion and the Seat Rail.
Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment Step 4: Locate the Main Frame Brackets. Place one bracket over the Main Frame Lower Half – just above the crossbar. Place the other bracket on the Main Frame just below the Power Rod pack.
Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment Step 6: Upper Main Frame Locate Upper Main Frame. Slide upper half onto lower half. Insert the 1/4" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts through holes and tighten with 1/4" Lock Nuts. 1/4" Lock Nuts 1/4" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts 3/8” Nylon Locknut 3/8" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts Upper Main Frame "T" Piece NOTICE: For shipping purposes, the Lat Bar Rest brackets have been turned to the sides.
48” Long Bar Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment Step 8: Snap Hook Replace Bench. Insert Cables through the Pulleys and attach the end of Cable, without the Rubber Stop, to the regular Bowflex Cable by removing Hand Grips and using Snap Hooks to attach the loop end of the Cable. Do this on both sides. Hook up the 30 pound Power Rods on each side at this time. Locate the Long Bar.
Installing the Squat Attachment Step 1: Insert small loop ending of Cable (with no ball) through Pulley opening, and pull through to Cable Stop Ball. Set aside. Step 2: Remove Squat Plate from box. Position Squat Plate under rear Bench Legs at angle, so as to slide Plate openings onto rear Bench Legs. IMPORTANT! Position Squat Plate so that long portion extends under Bench. The Squat Attachment is an optional attachment.
BENT OVER ROW START DEAD LIFT FINISH START Keep back flat - do not arch. Keep your knees bent and head up. Keep back flat - do not arch. Lift with your legs not your back. Keep your knees bent and your head up. BARBELL BICEPS CURL SINGLE ARM BICEPS CURL START FINISH START Keep elbows at your side. Keep knees slightly bent. SHOULDER SHRUG START FINISH Keep back straight. Do not arch. FINISH Keep knees slightly bent. LYING TRICEPS PRESS START FINISH Keep elbows at your side.
Installing the Foot Harness Bowflex has specially designed a Foot Harness which securely holds your foot to the Pulley Frame while you row vigorously to obtain your maximum aerobic workout. Just strap foot to the Pulley Frame with the straps located underneath the foot. Secure them tightly so there is no gapping space between the Pulley Frame and your foot. Next, slip your foot into the Harness as shown in the illustration and adjust to comfort, and row! The Foot Harness is an optional attachment.
BOWFLEX BOWFLEX Step 3: E F E F After you have securely buckled your Harness to the Pulley Frame, sit down to strap your foot in. Pull Strap E through Ring F. Insert your foot and fold excess of tail E back. Adjust for a snug, comfortable fit. Step 4: H G Next, wrap Strap G around the back of your heel to the Ring labeled H. Pull it through the Ring and fold excess back and attach with velcro.
Expanding Your Bowflex With Extra Power Rods To expand your Bowflex from 210 lbs to 310 lbs: Step 1: Remove your Power Rod pack by removing the four screws on the back of the Base. To expand your Bowflex from 310 lbs. to 410 lbs.: Step 1: Simply slide in new rods to the back of the Power Rod Base. Make sure new Rods are fully seated into Base before using. Step 2: Step 3: Remove plugs in the first two holes of the Base of the Power Rod pack. Insert Power Rods into holes.
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