Since floor construction varies, please consult a professional building engineer for proper fastening. Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner's Manual: Important Safety Guidelines for Owners...
Do not use the equipment if an "out of order" sign has been placed on it. Read all posted instructions, including all safety instructions and warnings. Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner's Manual: Important Safety Information for Users...
Inspect and Lubricate Bearings and Bushings ......10 Check and Lubricate Seat Adjustment .......... 10 Monthly Inspection ..............11 Inspect Frames and Movement Arms ..........11 Inspect All Fasteners ................11 Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner's Manual: Table of Contents...
Important: Always purchase replacement parts and hardware from Precor. Many parts are tested and manufactured specifically for Precor commercial strength equipment. If you use parts not approved by Precor, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Use of parts not approved by Precor may cause injury.
Model #: Serial #: your dealer. If you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor website Date purchased: at www.precor.com. If you have any questions regarding a piece of equipment, locate its serial...
Inspect pads for wear. Service to purchase new pads). Clean and inspect equipment frames. Important: Do not reupholster pads or use pads not approved by Precor. Check warning and instructional labels. Clean and Inspect Frames Clean Upholstery...
Service for purchase information). Clean labels as needed with a mild soap and water solution in a spray bottle, and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Figure 1: Example instructional placard Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner's Manual: Daily Inspection...
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Precor products come equipped with a number of standard warning labels. The following two figures show sample warning labels you may see on the equipment depending on the model and product line: Figure 2: Warning label indicating pinching hazard Figure 3: General warning label mounted on the equipment frame...
Important: To clean the upholstery, do not use cleaning products that have any of these ingredients: solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum. Use a mild Check and lubricate the seat adjustment mechanism. detergent-based cleaner instead. Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner's Manual: Weekly Inspection...
The seat adjustment mechanism requires little maintenance. However, because seat safety is important to the safety of a workout, you should check Precor uses high quality bearings designed for strength applications and long the seat lever regularly to see if it sticks when used.
Replace any component at first signs of wear. Important: Fastener quality and specifications vary considerably. Replace only with Note: You can order touch-up paint from Precor by calling Customer Support. the Precor approved fastener specifically engineered for the precise application.
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Notes : Discovery Series Plate Loaded Line Owner’s Manual: Monthly Inspection...
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U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its P.O. Box 7202 product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor Discovery™ Series Plate Loaded Line Owner’s Manual Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter.
Assembly Guide Discovery™ Series Plate Loaded Line Seated Dip...
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Table of Contents Getting Started ................2 Opening the Boxes ................2 Installation Requirements ..............2 Hardware Kit (not to scale) ..............3 Assembling the Equipment ............8 Stabilizing the Equipment ..............9 Attaching the Upright Support Assembly to the Base Frame .................... 10 Attaching the Seat Frame ..............
Getting Started Opening the Boxes Installation Requirements WARNING You will need assistance to assemble this unit. DO Open the boxes and remove the packing materials. Be careful to open the NOT attempt assembly by yourself. boxes and assemble the components in the sequence presented in this manual.
Hardware Kit (not to scale) The following pieces of hardware are provided on a shrink-wrapped card. Each part is labeled on the card for easy reference. Table 1. Hardware kit contents Fasteners Quantity Buttonhead cap screw (³₈-inch x 38 mm) Buttonhead cap screw (M12 x 16 mm) Buttonhead cap screw (M8 x 70 mm) Buttonhead cap screw (M8 x 15 mm)
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Fasteners Quantity Socket head cap screw (M5 x 12 mm) Socket head cap screw (M5 x 20 mm) Flat head cap screw (M12 x 30 mm) Flat head cap screw (M10 x 25 mm) Flat head cap screw (M6 x 30 mm) Hex head screw (⁵₁₆-inch x 38 mm) Flat washer (13.5 mm internal diameter) Flat washer (13 mm internal diameter)
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Fasteners Quantity Flat washer (11 mm internal diameter) Flat washer (9 mm internal diameter) Set screw (M8 x 6 mm) Nylon lock nut (⁵₁₆-inch) Nylon lock nut (M8) Rubber bumper Seated Dip Assembly Guide: Getting Started...
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Table 2. Other Components Part Quantity Weight horn Weight storage horn Movement arm pivot axle End cap Roller end plate Movement arm axle end Gas spring Seated Dip Assembly Guide: Getting Started...
Precor highly recommends that the equipment be bolted to the floor to reduce the risk of toppling due to improper use. Because floor construction varies, consult a professional building engineer for proper fastening.
Stabilizing the Equipment 4. Using the same open-end wrench, turn the positioning bolt to the left or the right to move the adjustable foot to the appropriate level, as shown in Once you have positioned the base frame where you want the equipment to be the following figure.
Attaching the Upright Support Assembly to the Base Frame Because the two uprights are welded together at the factory, they are installed together. To attach the upright support assembly to the base frame: 1. Position the upright support assembly so that its screw holes line up with the holes on the base frame.
3. Remove the two small buttonhead screws retaining the end cap at the Attaching the Seat Frame bottom of the seat frame, as shown in the following figure. Pull out the end cap, then set the cap and the screws aside. The seat frame includes the bracket and adjustment mechanism for the seat.
5. Using the same open-end wrench, turn the positioning bolt to the left or Installing the Movement Arms the right to move the adjustable foot to the appropriate level, as shown in the following figure. You will need an assistant to hold the movement arms in place while you complete this procedure.
5. Check that the axle is properly positioned and centered, then tighten the Attaching the Handlebars screws completely. Each handlebar includes a mechanism that allows it to rotate one-half turn Important: The screws should be tight enough to prevent the movement arm (180°).
4. While you return the movement arm to its original position, rotate the Linking the Movement Arms for crossbar into place. Make sure that the screw holes on the crossbar line up Dependent Motion (Optional) with the holes on both movement arms. 5.
Attaching Weight Horns to the Attaching Weight Storage Horns Movement Arms Repeat this procedure as needed to attach all of the weight storage horns to the equipment. The weight horns that attach to the movement arms are slightly larger than the weight storage horns.
Attaching the Seat Pad The seat mechanism is preassembled, except for the seat pad and the gas spring. To attach the seat pad: 1. Position the pad over the seat bracket so that the screw holes in the seat and the bracket line up. 2.
3. Insert the threaded end of the lower stem through the hole in the small Connecting the Gas Spring bracket on the frame, as shown in the following figure. The gas spring, which lifts the seat assembly when an exerciser adjusts the seat height, is attached to the seat assembly and the frame through two ball-shaped stems.
Attaching the Knee Roller Pads 3. Slide a knee roller pad and one end cap onto the roller bar and secure it with one M6 x 30 flat head cap screw. The knee roller pads on this equipment, and the roller bar that supports them, Note: There is a small pin on each end of the roller bar and a small hole are anchored to a bracket just above and ahead of the seat.
Adjusting the Seat Rollers 2. Have your assistant press the seat pad down until the back roller contacts the black plastic plate on the back of the frame. After you have installed the gas spring, test the seat. It should not rock from 3.
2. Place the large hole near the bottom of the placard over the button, then Attaching the Instructional Placard and slide the placard downward to lock it into place as shown in the following Safety Labels figure. The equipment includes a metal bracket for the instructional placard. The placard slides over a metal button near the bottom of the bracket.
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3. Insert an M8 x 15 mm buttonhead screw with 9mm flat washer into the screw hole near the top of the bracket, as shown in the following figure. Tighten the screw completely. Figure 22: Securing the placard in place Note: If you are installing labels in a language other than English, remove the general warning label attached to the equipment.
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U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its Discovery™ Series Plate Loaded Line P.O. Box 7202 product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor Seated Dip Assembly Guide Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter.
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