Fortress Owner's Manual ! WARNING Exercise can present a health risk. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program with this equipment. If you feel faint or dizzy, immediately discontinue use of this equipment. Serious bodily injury can occur if this equipment is not assembled and used correctly. Serious bodily injury can also occur if all instructions are not followed. Keep others and pets away from equipment when in use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions ...................................... 2 Before You Begin ........................................ 4 Equipment Warning, Caution & Notice Labels ... 5 Hardware Identification Chart .................... 6 Assembly Instructions ................................ 7 Storage ....................................................... 12 Maintenance ............................................... 12 Conditioning Guidelines ........................... 13 Warm-Up and Cool-Down ......
Call Us First Customer Service 1 (800) 375-7520 www.staminaproducts.com THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE STAMINA│X - Fortress To enact your warranty, please register your product by going to register.staminaproducts.com Your STAMINA│X - Fortress does require assembly. Please follow the assembly steps set forth in this manual. With regular workouts, you will be getting your body into shape and be on your way to achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for choosing the STAMINA│X Fortress. We take great pride in producing this quality product and hope it will provide many hours of quality exercise to make you feel better, look better, and enjoy life to its fullest. It's a proven fact that a regular exercise program can improve your physical and mental health. Too often, our busy lifestyles limit our time and opportunity to exercise.
EQUIPMENT WARNING, CAUTION & NOTICE LABELS This chart is provided to help identify the warning, caution, and notice labels on the STAMINA│X Fortress. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with all of the warning, caution, and notice labels.
HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is provided to help identify the hardware used in the assembly process. Place the washers or the ends of the bolts or screws on the circles to check for the correct diameter. Use the small scale to check the length of the bolts and screws. 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 1/2" INCHES 0 0 1/2 10 1 20 1/2 30 40 2 50 1/2 60 3 70 1/2 80 90 4 1/2 100 110 120 5 1/2 130 140 150 MILLIMETERS 6 8 10 6 in. mm.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place all parts from the box in a cleared area and position them on the floor in front of you. Remove all packing materials from your area and place them back into the box. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Read each step carefully before beginning. If you are missing a part, please go to staminaproducts.com under the Service section and order the part needed, e-mail us at customerservice@staminaproducts.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Refer to the illustrations below. Place the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS(4, 5) onto the LEFT and RIGHT BASES(1, 2). Make the upper part of the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS(4, 5) fit into the U bracket which are on the top of the LEFT and RIGHT BACK SUPPORTS(6, 7). Slide the CROSS BAR(3) between the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS(4, 5), and bolt them together with HEX BOLTS(M10x1.5x75mm)(35), WASHERS(M10)(42), and NYLOCK NUTS(M10x1.5)(47).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3 Insert the FOAM TUBE(9) through the FOAM PAD(30), then attach the assembly onto the U brackets of the LEFT and RIGHT BACK SUPPORTS(6, 7) with HEX BOLTS(M10x1.5x75mm)(35) and WASHERS(M10)(42). SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL OF THE BOLTS FROM STEP 1 TO STEP 3. STEP 4 Attach the LEFT OUTER HANDLEBAR(10) and LEFT INNER HANDLEBAR(12) to the LEFT UPRIGHT(4) with HEX BOLT(M10x1.5x75mm)(35), HEX BOLT(M10x1.5x70mm)(36), HEX BOLT(M10x1.5x25mm)(37), WASHERS(M10)(42), and NYLOCK NUT(M10x1.5)(47).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5 Attach the LARGER HAND HOLD(14) to the LEFT UPRIGHT(4) with SOCKET HEAD BOLT (M10x1.5x35mm)(38), WASHER(M10)(42), and NYLOCK NUT(M10x1.5)(47). Repeat to attach the SMALL HAND HOLD(15) to the RIGHT UPRIGHT(5). STEP 6 Refer to the illustration below. Attach the DIP ARM(8) to the LEFT UPRIGHT(4) with the SHAFT(18), ADJUSTMENT PIN(23), HEX BOLT(M12x1.75x80mm)(34), WASHERS(M12)(41), and NYLOCK NUT(M12x1.75)(46). Repeat on other side.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7 Refer to the detail view and illustration below. Attach the PLYOBOX SUPPORTS(16) to the PLYOBOX PLATFORM(17) with HEX BOLTS(M8x1.25x15mm)(39), WASHERS(M8)(43), and NYLOCK NUTS(M8x1.25)(48). Hook the PLYOBOX PLATFORM(17) onto the lugs on the LEFT and RIGHT BACK SUPPORTS(6, 7) and secure with the ADJUSTMENT KNOBS(22). NOTE: There are six lugs on the LEFT and RIGHT BACK SUPPORTS(6, 7) to adjust the PLYOBOX PLATFORM(17) to different heights.
STORAGE 1. To store the STAMINA│X - Fortress, simply keep it in a clean dry place. 2. Use two people to lift from the front CROSS BAR(3) and INNER HANDLEBARS(12, 13) to move the STAMINA│X - Fortress. MAINTENANCE The safety and integrity designed into the STAMINA│X - Fortress can only be maintained when the STAMINA│X - Fortress is regularly examined for damage and wear. Special attention should be given to the following: 1. Verify that the CAUTION LABEL(52) is in place and easy to read.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for several years or are severely overweight, start slowly and increase your workout time gradually. Increase your workout intensity gradually by monitoring your heart rate while you exercise. Remember to follow these essentials: Have your doctor review your training and diet programs. Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your physician.
WARM-UP and COOL-DOWN Warm-Up The purpose of warming up is to prepare your body for exercise and to minimize injuries. Warm up for two to five minutes before strength training or aerobic exercising. Perform activities that raise your heart rate and warm the working muscles. Activities may include brisk walking, jogging, jumping jacks, jump rope, and running in place.
WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Multiple Position Pull-ups: Wide Grip: Grip the left and right outer handlebars to perform wide grip pull ups. Narrow Grip: Grip the left and right inner handlebars to perform narrow grip pull ups. Stronghold Grip: With the stronghold grips placed on the left and right inner handlebars, grasp the stronghold grips however it feels comfortable to you to perform pull-ups.
WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Boulderfit Grip: Grip the boulderfit grips to perform pull ups to help challenge and strengthen your grip. Variation can include gripping a boulderfit grip and a wide grip for a combo grip pull up. Push-ups: Lower the dip arms down to the lowest height. Place hands on the left and right dip arms and perform push-ups. Variations might include changing the height of the arms.
WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Dips: Place your hands on the dip arms at a height comfortable to your workout. Hang from the bar lifting your feet and legs off the ground while lowering your body until your arms are bent to a 90 degree angle. Return to starting position. Variations can include turning in the opposite direction to perform assisted dips keeping your feet on the floor for extra support or changing the height of the dip arms to challenge and strengthen different muscles.
PRODUCT PARTS DRAWING 35 47 42 FRONT 20 10 12 29 42 33 19 33 32 29 49 36 37 36 13 37 50 14 42 44 51 38 42 42 29 47 45 11 35 24 49 51 40 17 32 29 4 34 45 27 47 50 44 44 45 40 40 24 41 18 41 53 42 6 46 23 47 27 39 43 15 26 26 38 43 8 28 22 30 35 21 22 46 42 42 35 39 16 5 42 43 26 9 35 43 16 54 31 48 26 21 41 31 18 35 53 41 34 25 8 42 47 42 23 28 7 3 42 47 47 1 25 25 3 42 47 42 35 52 25 BACK 54 42 42 2 18 35
PARTS LIST PART# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 PART NAME QTY Left Base Right Base Cross Bar Left Upright Right Upright Left Back Support Right Back Support Dip Arm Foam Tube Left Outer Handlebar Right Outer Handlebar Left Inner Handlebar Right Inner Handlebar Larger Hand Hold Small Hand Hold Plyobox Support Plyobox Platform Shaft Plywood Board Rubber Mat Support Pad Adjustme
LIMITED WARRANTY MODEL 50-1755 WARRANTY Stamina Products, Inc. warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, service, proper assembly and proper operation for a period of 90 days on the parts and three years on the frame from the date of the original purchase from an authorized retailer.
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