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NP-L8500 SMITH MACHINE OWNER’S MANUAL and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
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Smith Machine Owner’s Manual Copyright 2016. Core Health and Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved, including those to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form without first obtaining written permission from Core Health and Fitness, LLC. Every effort has been made to keep this information current; however, periodically, changes are made to the information herein, and these changes will be incorporated into new editions of this publication.
Proper Usage Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that Nautilus equipment be used properly to avoid injury. Keep hands and feet clear at all times from moving parts to avoid injury.
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Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so. Nautilus will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if proper arrangements are made.
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20. Routinely inspect all fasteners that join attachments and framework tighten as needed to maintain the integrity of the unit. 21. Perform regular maintenance checks on the NAUTILUS equipment. Also, pay close attention to all areas most susceptible to wear.
Also, be certain that all the stickers (safety, instructional and/or other) are read and understood by each user. • All users should be instructed on the proper use of NAUTILUS as well as those actions that should be avoided. •...
Nyloc nut is used.) • All NAUTILUS Strength equipment MUST be secured to the floor using either 10mm or 3/8in. (grade 5 minimum) bolts. • This Installation Instructions Manual must be used in conjunction with the equipment’s Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s manual describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely.
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UNPACK THE SMITH MACHINE and ASSEMBLE BASE WELDMENTS: NOTE: TAKE CARE WHILE OPENING THE BOXES. KEEP TRACK OF ALL ITEMS YOU REMOVE FROM THE BOXES. TAKE CARE NOT TO LAY ITEMS ON SURFACES THAT MAY SCRATCH THE PRODUCT. Take the (2) BASE WELDMENTS, and FEET COVERS from the packaging. Place the weldments on the floor close to the place they will be used.
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ATTACH LEFT SIDE TO BASE and UPPER CROSS MEMBER TO LEFT SIDE: Take the Left Side of the Smith Machine from the packaging. NOTE: these weldments can be heavy awkward , (2) people should be used at all time to assemble this unit. Place the weldments on the base weldments, with one person balancing the unit the other should bolt the left side to the base.
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ATTACH RIGHT SIDE TO BASE: Take the Right Side of the Smith Machine from the packaging. NOTE: these weldments can be heavy and awkward, (2) people should be used at all time to assemble this unit. Place the weldments on the base weldments, NOTE: you will need to slide the top tubes together at the same time.
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ATTACH THE WEIGHT BAR TO THE SLIDES ON THE GUIDE RODS: Take the Weight Bar from the packaging. Hang the bar on the upper hooks of the Smith Machine were it is comfortable for you to work. Each person to take one side. Using (4) M12 Washers PN:731-2519, and (8) M12 Nuts PN:731-2502 attach the bearing mounts to the bearing guides.
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ATTACH THE COUNTER BALANCE TO THE WEIGHT BAR: With one person holding the Counter Balance attach cable to the bearing mount. Make sure the cable goes up and over both pulleys before releasing the counter balance. NOTE: You must use thread locker on the fastener (A).
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ATTACH WEIGHT HORNS: Take the (6) Weight Horn weldments (3 different sizes), (12) End Caps PN:731-1374, (12) Stop Covers PN:731-1373, (6) Plates PN:731-1456-XX, and (12) Sleeves (3 different sizes), from the packaging. Using (4) M8 Washers PN:731-0355, (2) M8 Nuts PN:731-0365, and (2) M8 Bolts PN:731-2537. Mount the first weight horn to the back rail.
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Take the Side Covers and the plastic Fasteners form the packaging. NOTE: there is a right and left, make sure the NAUTILUS logo is on the outside. Using (14) Plastic fasteners PN:731-1933 attach the Cover to the outside of the machine frame.
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1. Perform all steps. MACHINE CLEARANCE AND SPACING For the safe operation of NAUTILUS® Strength recommends that a clearance of 24 inches (60.96cm) be maintained between and behind machines including moving arms and levers. To insure safe entry and exit to each unit a walkway of at least 36 inches (91.44cm) inches is recommended front of, or on the entry side of each machine.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The Half Rack requires very little upkeep. To keep your Half Rack performing at its best, the following guidelines are suggested. GENERAL CLEANING Wipe the equipment with a light all-purpose cleaner, such as diluted Simple Green at a 30:1 solution.
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MANUFACTURER 4400 NE 77 Avenue, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA 98662 USA Tel +1 (888) 678-2476 www.corehandf.com CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact your local distributor, or Core Health & Fitness directly at: Tel +1-800-503-1221 www.support@corehandf.com Part Number: 620-8461, Rev A.
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