Please note: * Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8105 SMITH PRESS. Please read these instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function. * We recommend cleaning your product (pads and frame) on a regular basis, using warm soapy water.
PART # DESCRIPTION 6712002 BEARING HOUSING 6711402 SAFETY STOP 6711203 LOWER SUPPORT 6708901 SLEEVE ASSEMBLY 6711601 LEFT SAFETY HOOK 6711701 RIGHT SAFETY HOOK 6710201 SMITH BAR 6710102 BAR STOP 6710503 LEFT UPRIGHT 6710403 RIGHT UPRIGHT 6787301 UPPER SUPPORT 6709001 CHROME ANGLE 6709901 80”...
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FIGURE 2 STEP 2: • CAREFULLY lower one COUNTER WEIGHT (14) down into the LEFT UPRIGHT (9) & RIGHT UPRIGHT (10) until it bottoms out as shown in FIGURE 2.
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1/2 X 4-1/2” 16 FIGURE 3 STEP 3: • LOOSELY assemble the LOWER SUPPORT (3) and two PLATE HOLDER (15) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9& 10) using four 1/2 X 4-1/2” BOLTS (16) and four 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 3. 1/2 X 4-1/2”...
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1/2 X 4” 17 FIGURE 4 STEP 4: • SECURELY assemble four PLATE HOLDERS (15) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using eight 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (17), eight 1/2” WASHERS (20), and eight 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 4.
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16 1/2 X 4-1/2” FIGURE 5 STEP 5: • LOOSELY assemble two CHROME ANGLES (12) to the top of the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using four 1/2 X 4-1/ 2” BOLTS (16), and four 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 5. (NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLE IS BETWEEN THE TWO BOLTS.) •...
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FIGURE 6 STEP 6: • LOOSELY assemble UPPER SUPPORT (11) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (17) two 1/2” WASHERS (20) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 6. (NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLE IS INSIDE OF THE 1/2”...
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FIGURE 7 STEP 7: • Loop CABLE ASSEMBLIES (26) around the 4-1/2” PULLEYS (27) and route CABLE ASSEMBLY (26) back through UPPER SUPPORT (11) as shown in FIGURE 7. • SECURELY assemble the 4-1/2” PULLEYS (27) to the UPPER SUPPORT (11) using two 3/8 X 2” BOLTS (18) and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (22) as shown in FIGURE 7.
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BUSHING FIGURE 8 STEP 8: • Insert two 80” GUIDE RODS (13) through the BUSHINGS in the UPPER SUPPORT (11) and out through the top, then lower the GUIDE RODS (13) down into the BUSHING on the BASE of the UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) as shown in FIGURE 8.
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LEFT FIGURE 9 STEP 9: • Slide one 1-1/2” THRUST BEARING (25), one RIGHT SAFETY HOOK (6), and one 1” SHAFT COLLAR (24) over the SAFETY STOP (2) as shown in FIGURE 9. • Slide one 1-1/2” THRUST BEARING (25), one LEFT SAFETY HOOK (5), and one 1” SHAFT COLLAR (24) over the SAFETY STOP (2) as shown in FIGURE 9.
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LEFT FIGURE 11 STEP 11: • Slide one BEARING HOUSING (1), one 2” SHAFT COLLAR (23), and one 2-1/2” OD RUBBER BUMPER (29) over each SLEEVE ASSEMBLY (4) as shown in FIGURE 11. • Using a 1/4” Allen wrench, SECURELY tighten each set screw on the 2” SHAFT COLLARS (23). See FIGURE 11. FIGURE 12 STEP 12: •...
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HOOK FIGURE 13 STEP 13: • Lift up each GUIDE ROD (13) and slide one 1” SHAFT COLLAR (24) over the bottom of each GUIDE ROD (13). Position 1” SHAFT COLLAR (24) half way up the GUIDE ROD (13) and tighten it using a 3/16” Allen wrench. See FIGURE 13. •...
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HOOK FIGURE 14 STEP 14: • Lift up on each GUIDE ROD (13) and slide the RIGHT & LEFT BAR STOP ASSEMBLIES (8) over the bottom of each GUIDE ROD (13) onto their respective sides then lock the HOOKS of the BAR STOPS (8) onto the CHROME ANGLES (12) then seat GUIDE RODS (13) back into the BUSHINGS in the BASE of the UPRIGHTS (9 &...
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TIGHTEN! TIGHTEN! FIGURE 15 STEP 15: • Loosen each 1” SHAFT COLLAR (24) and slide each one up firmly against the BUSHINGS of the UPPER SUPPORT (11). See FIGURE 15. • Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, SECURELY tighten each set screw on the 1” SHAFT COLLARS (24). See FIGURE 15.
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FIGURE 16 STEP 16: • SECURELY assemble threaded end of CABLE ASSEMBLIES (26) into the BEARING HOUSINGS (1) using one 1/2” WASHER (20) on each side as shown in FIGURE 16. • NOTE: Lubricate the GUIDE RODS (13) with a light oil or lubricant that is available at most hardware stores.
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• MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT! Thank you for purchasing the Life Fitness 8105 SMITH PRESS. If unsure of proper use of equipment, call your local Life Fitness distributor or call the Life Fitness customer service department at (800) 328-9714.
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