Power Rod® Resistance; Adjusting And Understanding The Resistance; Connecting The Power Rod® Unit To The Cables; Safety - Bowflex PR3000 Owner's Manual

Power Rod® Resistance
Power Rod® units are made from a special composite material. The rods
are sheathed with a protective black rubber coating. Each rod is marked
with its weight rating on the "Rod Cap".

Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance

The Bowflex® PR3000 home gym comes with 210 lbs. (95kg) of nominal
resistance [one pair of 5 lb. (2.25kg) rods, two pair of 10 lb. (4.5kg) rods, one
pair of 30 lb. (13.5kg) rods, and one pair of 50 lb. (22.5kg) rods].
Note: The actual resistance supplied by the rods can vary because
of environmental conditions, such as temperature or humidity.
Connecting The Power Rod® Unit to the Cables
You may use one rod or several rods in combination, to create your
desired resistance level. To hook multiple rods up to one cable, bend
the closest rod toward the cable and place the cable hook through
that rod cap. You can then hook up the next closest rod through the
same cable hook. Hooking up the closest rod first prevents rods
from crossing over the top of one another.

Safety

When connecting the Power Rod® unit to the cable hooks and disconnecting
them, do not stand so that you are looking directly over the top of the rods.
Stand off to the side, so that if a rod is accidentally released, you will not be struck
by it.
Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex® Home Gym
Inspect your machine for any worn or loose components prior to use. Tighten or replace
any worn or loose components prior to use. Pay close attention to cables, or belts and their
connections. Inspect all warning notices for legibility.
The safety and integrity designed into a machine can only be maintained when
the equipment is regularly examined for damage and repaired. It is the sole
responsibility of the owner to ensure that regular maintenance is performed. Worn
or damaged components should be replaced immediately or the equipment removed
from service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer supplied components
should be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
Clean the bench with a non-abrasive household cleaner after each use. This will keep it
looking new. Do not use automotive cleaner, which can make the bench too "slick".
If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex® home gym, call the Nautilus®
Customer Service Department at 1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458).

When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym

Disconnect the cables from the Power Rod® unit when your are not using your home
gym. Use the rod binding strap included with your machine to bind all the rods together
at the top. You can also place your cables and grips through the strap to keep them out
of the way. Leaving the rods and cables under tension could cause injury if a rod were
inadvertantly released.
Keep the cables and Power Rod® units bound with the rod binding strap when not in
operation.
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