Routine Inspection & Maintenance; Safety Rules - Vectra Fitness On-Line 1650 Owner's Manual

Introduction
W
e at Vectra appreciate your selecting our On-Line
program, and invite your questions and comments. We're sure that you'll be pleased with
your new Vectra gym.
This owner's manual provides you with safety rules, assembly instructions and routine
inspection and maintenance information to enable you to get the most from your gym.
Please read through this manual carefully before you assemble and use your On-Line
Routine Inspection
& Maintenance
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he Vectra On-Line 1650 is designed to provide years of trouble-free service with
minimal routine maintenance. You can be confident of continued top quality performance
by carrying out the following periodic inspection.
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CHECK DAILY:
1. Inspect cables, cable ends and nylon jacket very carefully. Refer to Warning Label for
specific information on inspecting cables. This same information is repeated in this manual
and on your exercise chart. Replace any damaged or worn cables. Annual cable
replacement (semiannual in multi-user settings) is strongly recommended as an additional
precaution. The rate at which cables wear depends on many factors including: repetitions,
weight setting, misuse, abuse, etc. Because of this, periodic cable replacement is not a
sufficient safeguard against unexpected breakage. Nothing short of a thorough, careful daily
inspection constitutes an adequate safety program.
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING CHECKS WEEKLY:
1. Inspect frame and pulley bolts for tightness. Tighten if necessary.*
2. Inspect cable attachments (short and long single handles, double handles, lat or curl
bars, ankle strap, foot strap, triceps strap, sport handles such as racquet sports, golf, or
baseball, ab strap, squat attachments, etc.) carefully. Look for damaged mounting eyes,
springs, latches, etc. Inspect the webbing for fraying and check that the stitching is intact
and strong. Inspect all joints, fixed and pivoting. Make sure any bolts are tight and that
all retaining rings are intact and in good condition. Inspect any bearings. Replace any
damaged or worn items.
3. Inspect weight selector pin for proper fit and retention in selector shaft. Replace improperly
functioning pin (or other stack components) with Vectra replacement parts only.
4. Inspect press arm adjustment lever for proper function. Ensure that latch pin is engaging
each position fully. Replace improperly functioning parts with Vectra replacement parts only.
5. Inspect press arm mounting screws for tightness. Tighten if necessary.* Inspect all
springs, including press arm counter balance springs to make sure they are in good condition
and working properly. Replace any missing, damaged or worn springs with Vectra
replacement parts only.
6. Inspect bench bolts. Tighten if necessary.* Inspect bench wheels, wheel suspension
pivots, retaining rings, spring, and braking features for proper function. Replace any
damaged or malfunctioning parts.
7. Inspect leg developer mounting screws, pivots, bearings, and spring for tightness
and/or proper function. Replace any damaged or malfunctioning parts.
8. Inspect cushion bolts for tightness. Tighten if necessary.* Inspect cushion support
structure, squat attachments, pivots, guide wheels and associated latches. Remedy any
problems found using Vectra replacement parts only.
9. Inspect all molded parts such as pulleys, nylon bushings and cable stops. Make sure
all are intact, undamaged and secure. Replace any parts that are missing, worn or damaged.
10. Inspect cable retaining plugs and spring plungers. Replace if needed using Vectra
replacement parts only.
11. Inspect Cross Chest Fly or Butterfly arm pivots, retainers, attachment points and adjustment
mechanisms for proper function. Inspect pulley pivots, retainers, axles, bushings, attachment
points and rotation limiters for proper function. Inspect non-slip tread and rubber feet on
bench. Remedy any problems found using Vectra replacement parts only.
12. Adjust cable system tension if necessary (see assembly instructions for details).
13. Inspect stack column for proper rocking function. Inspect latch pins at base of stack column.
Inspect press arm for adjustment (center and fore-aft). Inspect stack column latch mechanism.
Repair, replace or adjust as necessary.
14. Inspect wheels on press arm. Repair or replace as necessary.
15. Inspect Leg/Calf Press option (if installed) for proper function and latching. Replace any
damaged or malfunctioning parts.
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING CHECKS MONTHLY:
1. Inspect all foam hand grips, pads, etc. Replace any damaged, worn, or loose parts.
2. Inspect weight plates for cracks, damaged bushings, etc. Replace if necessary. Check
bolt, tighten if necessary.
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4. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water as desired.
5. If unit is in a humid area, such as near a pool, hot tub or sauna, or in certain climates,
use of an auto wax should delay rusting.
* If any bolts seem to loosen periodically, use Loctile 242 for a long-term cure

Safety Rules

WARNING:
Serious injury can occur if you are struck by falling weights or moving parts. The risk that you
assume by using this type of equipment can be reduced by obeying a few simple rules:
1. IMPORTANT: Cables are a wear item. It is your responsibility to prevent unexpected
breakage. To do this, inspect every cable daily. Pay particular attention to areas near
fittings at each end of each cable. Access panels are provided, where necessary, for
this purpose. Replace worn, frayed, or damaged cables immediately. The actual wire
strands, the fittings, and the nylon jacket itself must all be scrutinized. Using or allowing
a machine to be used with a suspect cable can result in serious injury.
2. Inspect the nylon jacket of each cable carefully, again paying particular attention to
the cable ends. This nylon jacket is essential for cable life and safety. Any cable should
be replaced if the nylon jacket is missing, is damaged in any way, has pulled or shrunk
away from the fittings at the end of the cable, or is discolored. DISCOLORATION,
DARKENING OR BULGING OF THE JACKET IS AN EARLY INDICATION OF INTERNAL
PROBLEMS SUCH AS WEAR OR FRAYING.
3. Read and follow all instructions in your owner's manual, on your exercise chart, and
on product warning/caution labels. Additional copies are available from Vectra Fitness,
Inc. or your dealer. Do not use this machine until you have taken the time to become
completely familiar with its safe operation.
4. Consult your physician before beginning your exercise program.
5. Do not allow young children to use or play with or around this machine. Allow older
children to use the machine only with adult supervision.
6. Keep body, hair, and clothing clear of weights and moving parts at all times. Keep
fingers clear of moving parts while making adjustments.
7. Inspect the gym for loose or worn parts, damaged, frayed, or worn cables, broken weight
plates, etc. Do not use or allow the machine to be used until any defective parts are repaired
or replaced. Refer to the "Routine Inspection and Maintenance" section of your manual for
specific inspection rules. Use only Vectra authorized replacement parts.
8. Ensure that the weight selector pin is in good working condition and fully engaged in
the selector shaft prior to lifting. Use only the Vectra supplied pin or a Vectra authorized
replacement.
9. Ensure that any locking mechanisms are properly engaged prior to lifting. Locking
mechanisms secure the following in position during use: seat pads, accessory items such
as squat attachments and lat hold downs, cable attachments, press arms, leg developers,
etc. An improperly engaged locking mechanism could result in an injury.
10. Obtain assistance to free jammed weight plates, pulleys, etc. Do not attempt to free
jammed weight plates by yourself. Falling weight plates can cause serious injury. Do not
pin the weight stack or top plate in an elevated position and do not use machine if found
in this condition.
11. Do not drop the weight plates. Lift only as much as you can control safely. Never use
dumbbells or other means to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only
those means provided by Vectra. Don't be careless, stay alert.
12. Serious injury could result if equipment moves while in use. To prevent this, ensure
that the floor is even, strong, and not too slippery. If equipment slides too easily on floor,
place equipment on rubber matting. Errors in lifting form could also result in bench moving
in use. To prevent this, lift weight vertically only and do not push horizontally with your
feet while lifting.
13. Ensure machine is fully assembled in a Vectra Fitness authorized configuration per
owner's manual prior to use.
Replace any warning or caution labels on product if damaged, illegible or removed.
CAUTION:
SELECT "FIXED MODE" BEFORE USING THIS WEIGHT MACHINE by pushing in the handle on
the tallest column. This press station offers an advanced free weight simulation that requires
the user to perform actual balancing work. "FREE MODE" should only be selected after
reviewing all information on exercise chart, labels and owner's manual. (Certain exercises are
to be performed in fixed mode only.)
CAUTION:
ATTACH LEG PRESS CABLE TO CABLE ANCHOR when not connected to the low pulley cable.
Leg press footplate can move forward freely with no resistance if cable is not anchored. Before
using leg press, review exercise chart, all lablels, and owner's manual.
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