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GTS: Covered by one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,967,955; 6,921,355; 7,270,628; 7,766,801; D493,853; Australia Des. Pat. No. 154471; European Des. Pat. Nos. 000068788-0001 to 0006; New Zealand Des. Pat. No. 403803; Japan Des. Pat. No. 1203066; Russia Des. Pat. No. 56172, Taiwan Des. Pat. No. D100334; and other patents pending.
POWERTOWER: Covered by one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,967,955; 6,921,355; 7,270,628; 7,766,801; D493,853; Australia Des. Pat. No. 154471; European Des. Pat. Nos. 000068788-0001 to 0006; New Zealand Des. Pat. No. 403803; Japan Des. Pat. No. 1203066; Russia Des. Pat. No. 56172, Taiwan Des. Pat. No. D100334; and other patents pending.
SPORT: Covered by one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,967,955; 7,766,801; and other patents pending.
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- Page 1 POWERTOWER: Covered by one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,967,955; 6,921,355; 7,270,628; 7,766,801; D493,853; Australia Des. Pat. No. 154471; European Des. Pat. Nos. 000068788-0001 to 0006; New Zealand Des. Pat. No. 403803; Japan Des. Pat. No. 1203066; Russia Des. Pat.
- Page 2 OWNER’S GUIDE 53.7 52.1 54.7 1.1° 27.2 106.5 MAX 23.6 15.3 ™ ™ ™ Total Gym PowerTower Total Gym GTS Total Gym Sport...
- Page 3 OWNER’S GUIDE PowerTower ™ Sport ™ ™...
- Page 4 If you purchased the Total Gym PowerTower™, you have added the dynamic dimension of electrical power to your workouts or those of your clients. With the PowerTower model, resistance is adjustable during an exercise in progress with the simple press of a switch. You, or your client remains on the glideboard as you raise or lower the level of resistance effortlessly.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions Getting Started 26/27 Total Gym PowerTower™ Resistance Charts and Information Important Electrical Information Resistance in Percentage of Bodyweight Important Notice about Grounding Resistance in Pounds FCC Rules With Adjustable Glideboard Specifications Resistance Values based on Cable Usage... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
• Follow the instructions that are outlined in this Owner’s Guide for operating unattended on Total Gym equipment. your Total Gym PowerTower, GTS or Sport units. • Parents and others in charge of children should responsibly monitor children whose natural play instinct and fondness of experimenting can... - Page 7 Care should be taken at all times when getting on and off your Total Gym or any exercise equipment. Falling on or off the product could result 14. Do not pull the Total Gym PowerTower by the power cord or use the in injury, or possibly death. Follow the Getting Started instructions for power cord as a handle.
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Page 8: Total Gym Powertower
Metal Screw Grounded Outlet A Total Gym PowerTower that is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit has a grounding DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the Total Gym plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1. -
Page 9: Specifications
Total Gym PowerTower ™ Specifications Power Tower Overall Dimensions • In Use: 107” x 38” x 78” (2.7 m x 1.0 m x 2.0 m) [L/W/H] • Folded: 20” x 38” x 65” (.5 m x . m x 1.7 m) [L/W/H] •... -
Page 10: Parts Identifiers
Total Gym PowerTower ™ Parts Identifier: Front Incline Up/Down Rocker Switch Tower Cap Tower Crosspin Tower LAT Bar Dynamic Arm Pulley System Pulley Locator Clamp Folding Foot Holder Adjustable Upper Rail Glideboard Incline Scale Squat Stand Handle Remote Control Telescoping... - Page 11 Total Gym PowerTower ™ Parts Identifier: Back Safety Key Folding Foot Holder Pulley Rail Removal Storage Ring Lock Pull Pins Folding Foot Holder Lowering Lever Transport Handle Index Pin Plate Tower Cross Squat Fold Pull Pin Glideboard “D” Ring Not Visible...
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Page 12: Total Gym Gts
Total Gym GTS ™ Specifications GTS Overall Dimensions • In Use: 107” x 38” x 69” (2.4 m x 1.0 m x 1.8 m) [L/W/H] • Folded: 20” x 38” x 56” (.5 m x 1.0 m x 1.4 m) [L/W/H] •... -
Page 13: Parts Identifiers
Handle Glideboard Telescoping Squat Stand Squat Adjust Lever Gas Strut PlyoStrut Tower Foot Tower Base Lower Rail Squat Removal Pull PIn Rail Base Refer to adjustable glideboard elements on Rail Foot Folding Platform PowerTower Parts Identifier, pages 9 & 10. - Page 14 Total Gym GTS ™ Parts Identifier: Back Rail Incline Folding Foot Release Handle Holder Removal Pull Pins Pulley Storage Ring Rail Lock Folding Foot Holder Lowering Lever Transport Handle Tower Cross Arm Detent Pin Squat Fold Pull Pin Index Pin Plate Glideboard “D”...
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Page 15: Total Gym Sport
Total Gym Sport ™ Specifications Sport Overall Dimensions • In Use: 108” x 25” x 55” (2.7 m x .6 m x 1.4 m) [L/W/H] • Folded: 15” x 25” x 54” (.4 m x .6 m x 1.4 m) [L/W/H] •... -
Page 16: Parts Identifiers
Total Gym Sport ™ Parts Identifier: Front Tower Cap Tower Crosspin Tower Dynamic Arm Pulley System Tower Cross Arm Folding Foot Holder Incline Scale Upper Rail Squat Stand Handle Glideboard Telescoping Squat Stand Cable Handles Squat Adjust Lever Gas Strut PlyoStrut Lower Rail Tower Foot... - Page 17 Total Gym Sport ™ Parts Identifier: Back Rail Incline Release Handle Foot Holder Pulley Removal Pull Pins Storage Ring Rail Lock Foot Holder Lowering Lever Transport Handle Squat Fold Pull Pin Detent Pin Index Pin Plate Glideboard “D” Ring Not Visible Rail Fold Latch Transport Wheels Tower...
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Page 18: Folding
Folding Before folding, move the unit away from a wall or window because the tower 4. Remove the folding foot holder and hook it on the back of the squat stand. will lean back. 1. If LAT bars are installed on your model Total Gym®, move the pulleys to the upper outside position as shown. - Page 19 LAT bar pull pin as shown below. Figure 3: PowerTower® - Hook the handles together behind the back of the tower as shown below. 7. Grasp the upper rail where indicated (on the label inside each of the upper rails) and lift it toward the tower.
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Page 20: Unfolding
Unfolding 1. Unlatch the rails from the tower. WARNING: The tower is designed to open automatically by pulling away from the upper rails as the rails begin to unfold. Do not force or push the tower away from the rails, as this will cause the tower to fall backward. - Page 21 4. Grasp the upper rails near the tower and raise them to a level 6. Rotate the squat stand up by pulling the squat fold pull pin on the left between 10 and 14. lower rail (while facing tower). Adjust to desired height. Grasp Here Squat Fold Pin 7.
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Page 22: Telescoping Squat Stand
Removing or Folding the Telescoping Squat Stand Telescoping Squat Stand Folding Platform Removal 1. Lift the release lever on the back of the telescoping squat stand. Adjust the 1. Remove the squat stand from the folding platform posts and set it aside. squat stand to the desired level by aligning it over one of the sets of holes in the folding platform. -
Page 23: Pulley Locator Clamps
Automatic Rail Locks Dynamic Arm Pulley Position Adjustment Pulley Locator Clamps A rail lock mechanism will automatically engage at high inclines to “lock” the hinge for plyometrics and it will automatically disengage at low inclines for The pulley locator clamps are designed to adjust easily. folding. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Rail Incline
5. Push the rail down to ensure they engage into the tower. To lower: Total Gym PowerTower Lift Rails, Squeeze Release Handle, Move Rails A. To raise or lower the rail angle, reach on top of the tower to the Up/Down rocker switch. -
Page 25: Connecting Pulleys To Crosspins In Tower Center Channel
Connecting Pulleys to Tower Crosspins in Center Channel The crosspins in the center channel of the tower are for the Leg Pulley System If the cable length is too long for you to achieve full range of motion for your accessory and for connecting center pulley to accomplish dead weight pulls. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Angle Of The Adjustable Glideboard
Adjusting the Adjustable Glideboard Glideboard and Wheel Removal and Assembly (GTS & PowerTower Only) The adjustable glideboard is designed to remain parallel to the ground when 1. Fold the Total Gym and stand it up vertically. the rails are at an incline. This helps to facilitate proper alignment of the spine in rotational exercises among other things. -
Page 27: Transporting Your Total Gym (Folded)
Transporting Your Total Gym Repositioning Your Total Gym (Folded) (Unfolded) To move the Total Gym after it is folded, stand behind the tower, grasp the The Total Gym can be repositioned short distances by lifting it from the rail tower transport handle, pull back in hand-truck fashion and roll. base or squat stand and/or by the tower cross arm from the back. -
Page 28: Getting Started
Getting Started When using your Total Gym, wear athletic shoes and comfortable lightweight clothing. Tie long hair back to avoid contact with the center pulley. Before you begin, check to ensure that all parts are in place and working properly. Begin your exercise program at a low incline. - Page 29 Proper Backward Anchoring Sequence Dynamic Arm Pulley System Attached to the Glideboard Step 3. Move to the starting position of the exercise and begin by using slow, controlled movements. Step 1. Grasp handles, then make a fist and place your knuckles at the top of the glideboard to anchor it in place.
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Page 30: Resistance Charts And Information
The Resistance Chart for all models is the same except the Total Gym Resistance in Percentage of Bodyweight and Incline Level PowerTower is the only model that can accommodate all the levels shown. The GTS has levels from F to 22 and the Sport has levels from F to 20. Level... -
Page 31: Resistance In Pounds
Resistance in Pounds per Bodyweight and Incline Level All Total Gym models use a variable angle incline plane to create exercise Your Bodyweight + Weights Added resistance by modifying the effect of the user’s bodyweight—a steeper angle normally generates more resistance. The Resistance Chart is Level calculated to indicate the resistance load at each level relative to a percentage of bodyweight. -
Page 32: With Adjustable Glideboard
For Total Gym with Adjustable Glideboard Resistance in Percentage of Bodyweight and Incline Level Labeled Your Bodyweight % BW Level Resistance as % of Bodyweight... -
Page 33: Resistance Values Based On Cable Usage
Resistance Table Values Should Be Divided by Appropriate Value Based on Cable Connection and Pull Usage as Shown Below: 1. Tables values are valid for two-hand pulls on the bars, squats, and pulley handles, while there is no connection to the glideboard. 2. -
Page 35: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Purchased Separately: Observe the instructions provided with each accessory. Press Bar (show in use) SCRUNCH ® 3Grip Pull-up Bar Weight Bar Dip Bar Leg Pulley System... - Page 36 Optional Accessories Purchased Separately: Observe the instructions provided with each accessory. Toe Bar Support Wedge Pillow Standing Platform Gravity Gripper Wooden Dowel...
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Page 37: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care Weekly Your Total Gym will offer you or your facility and your clientele years of easy operation if you follow these simple tips for maintenance and care. With 1. Inspect all cables for wear or damage. Replace damaged cables. periodic cleaning, moving parts and rolling surfaces will maintain their smooth function. -
Page 38: Fuse Replacement
Fuse Replacement – PowerTower® To replace 5A fuse in PowerTower tower back: 1. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Locate the fuse assembly near the power outlet on the tower. 3. Use a flathead screwdriver to pull out the fuse assembly. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
6. Safety Key: Make sure the safety key is inserted into the connector hole located on top of the tower. Your Total Gym PowerTower will not operate if 3. Fuse: If the red light indicator is not glowing, check the fuse located near the Safety Key is not in place. -
Page 40: Warranty Information
Total Gym GTS™ Commercial Warranty: Frame- 5 years; Parts & Upholstery- 1 years; Foam & Rubber- 90 days Total Gym PowerTower™ Commercial Warranty: Frame- 5 years; Parts & Upholstery- 1 year; Foam & Rubber- 90 days; Motor-2 years Warranties outside the US may vary. Contact your local authorized distributor for details.
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