Body Craft BC-F438 User manual

TFTF-
max. 360 kg
~ 210 Min.
CM
223 / 268 kg
BCF438.01.03
Art. No. BC-F438
Assembly Instructions
L 164 | W 150 | H 211
BodyCraftF438 RFT

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical Data 6
1.2 Personal Safety 7
1.3 Set-Up Place 8
2 ASSEMBLY 9
2.1 General Instructions 9
2.2 Scope of Delivery 10
2.3 Assembly 12
2.4 Cable Adjustment 23
3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 23
3.1 General Instructions 23
4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 24
4.1 General Instructions 24
4.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 24
4.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 25
5 DISPOSAL 25
6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 26
7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 27
7.1 Serial Number and Model Name 27
7.2 Parts List 28
7.3 Exploded Drawing 30
8 WARRANTY 31
9 CONTACT 33

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Dear customer,
ThankyouforchoosingBodyCraft®trainingequipment. BodyCraft® inspires withitsmultifunctionality
and excellent workmanship and is one of the highest quality tness equipment for home use in
terms of innovation and technology. BodyCraft® weight stations, for example, oer a very wide
range of exercise possibilities.This ranges from traditional strength training such as bench presses to
rehabilitation exercises and workouts for complex sports such as golf, tennis or badminton.
Disclaimer
BodyCraft® is a registered brand of the company Fitness Authority Industrial Co., LTD. All rights
reserved. Any use of this trademark without the explicit written permission of Fitness Authority
Industrial Co., LTD is prohibited.
Product and manual are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without advance notice.
Intended Use
The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose.
The equipment is only suitable for home use. The equipment is not suitable for semi-professional
(e.g. hospitals, associations, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studios).
LNOTICE
Please note that this particular equipment is a supplementary and optional accessory for the
BodyCraft F430 power cage. The power cage is not included in the scope of delivery and must
be purchased separately. This cable pull attachment is not compatible with any other machines.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and rst use. The manual will help you to
quickly set up the system and explains how to safely use it. Make sure that all persons exercising with
the equipment (especially children and persons with physical, sensory, mental or motor disabilities)
are informed about this manual and its contents in advance. In case of doubt, responsible persons
must supervise the use of the equipment.
Due to ongoing changes and software optimisations, the manual may have to be updated. If
you notice any discrepancies during assembly or use, please refer to the manual uploaded to the
webshop. The latest manual is always available there.
This equipment has been manufactured according to the latest safety knowledge. As far as possible,
potential safety hazards which could cause injury have been eliminated. Make sure to carefully follow
the instructions and that all parts are securely in place. If required, read through the
instructions again to correct any mistakes.
Please pay close attention to the safety and maintenance instructions given here.
The contract partner cannot be held liable for damage to health, accidents or
damage to the equipment when it is not used in accordance with these instructions.
The following safety instructions may appear in this manual:
࣑ATTENTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
⚠CAUTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in slight
or minor injuries!
⚠WARNING
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injuries!
⚠DANGER
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injuries!
LNOTICE
This notice indicates further useful information.
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering
replacement parts.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical Data
LNOTICE
The following technical data are only valid for the cable pull attachment F438. If the data for the
F430 is needed, please refer to the manual of the F430 where the respective data is included.
Weight and Dimensions
Package dimensions (L x W x H) and weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.:
Box 1: 148 cm x 40 cm x 19 cm 45 kg
Box 2: 90 cm x 40 cm x 19 cm 41 kg
Box 3: 200 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm 9 kg
Weight plates (2 x 67.5 kg weight stack)
Box (4x) 28 cm x 19 cm x 15 cm 33 kg
Weight plates (2 x 90 kg weight stack)
Box (4x) 28 cm x 19 cm x 15 cm 33 kg
Box (2x) 27 cm x 14 cm x 13 cm 23 kg
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: 164.1 cm 150.1 cm x 211.4 cm
Article weight (gross, incl. packaging) approx.: 227 kg / 273 kg
Article weight (net, excl. packaging) approx.: 222.5 kg / 267.5 kg
Transmission ratio: 2:1
Cable material: Steel
Cover material: Plastic
Weight per weight stack: 67.5 kg / 90 kg
Maximum user weight: 360 kg

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1.2 Personal Safety
⚠DANGER
+ Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this type of
exercise is suitable for you from a health perspective. Particularly aected are persons who:
have a hereditary disposition to high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45,
smoke, have high cholesterol values, are overweight and/or have not exercised regularly in
the past year. If you are under medical treatment that aects your heart rate, medical advice
is absolutely essential.
+ Note that excessive training can seriously endanger your health. Please also note that
heart rate monitoring systems can be inaccurate. If you notice any signs of weakness,
nausea, dizziness, pain, shortness of breath, or other abnormal symptoms, stop exercising
immediately and seek advice from your doctor if necessary.
⚠WARNING
+ This equipment may not be used by children under the age of 14.
+ Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+ Persons with disabilities must have a medical license and must be under strict observation
when using the equipment.
+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ If your equipment provides a safety key, the clip of the safety key must be attached to your
clothing before starting your training. In the event of a fall, the EMERGENCY STOP of the
equipment can be initiated.
+ Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other objects well
clear of moving parts.
+ During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing.When wearing
sports shoes, make sure they have suitable soles, preferably made of rubber or other non-
slip materials. Shoes with heels, leather soles, studs or spikes are unsuitable. Never exercise
barefoot.
⚠CAUTION
+ If your equipment needs to be connected to the power supply with a mains cable, make
sure that the cable is not a potential tripping hazard.
+ Make sure that nobody is within the range of motion of the equipment during training so as
not to endanger you or other persons.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Do not insert any objects of any kind into the openings of the device.

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1.3 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.
+ The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any
draughts.
+ Choose the place in which to set up the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.
+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The device may only be used in one building, in suciently tempered and dry rooms
(ambient temperatures between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be used
outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.
+ A oor protective mat/equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality oor coverings
(parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight
unevenness.

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2 ASSEMBLY
2.1 General Instructions
⚠DANGER
+ Do not leave any tools, packaging materials such as foils or small parts lying around,
as otherwise there is a danger of suocation for children. Keep children away from the
equipment during assembly.
⚠WARNING
+ Pay attention to the instructions attached to the equipment in order to reduce the risk of
injuries.
⚠CAUTION
+ Ensure to have sucient room for movement in each direction during assembly.
+ The assembly of the equipment must be carried out by at least two adults. If in doubt, seek
the help of a third technically skilled person.
࣑ATTENTION
+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or
packaging board.
LNOTICE
+ In order to make the assembly as simple as possible, some screws and nuts to be used can
already be pre-assembled.
+ Ideally, assemble the equipment at its later set-up place.

(201) CONNECTOR REAR
STABILIZER (203) CONNECTOR
TOP FRAME
(204) GUIDE
ROD X 4pcs
(208L) LEFT
TOP CABLE
CONNECTOR
(209R) RIGHT
TOP CABLE
CONNECTOR
(205) LAT BAR (206) CURL BAR (207) LINK PLATE
(210) TOP GUIDE
ROD HOLDER
X 2pcs
(211L) LEFT PULLEY
HEIGHT ADJUSTER
(212R) RIGHT PULLEY
HEIGHT ADJUSTER
(213) PULLEY
BLOCK X 2pcs
(214) DOUBLE
PULLEY BLOCK
X 2ps
(223) SELECTOR
ROD X 2pcs
(218) ROTATING
PULLEY
HOLDER
X 2pcs
(219) TOP FRAME
PULLEY BRACKET
X 2pcs
(220) STACK
SPACER
X 4pcs
(221) TOP
PLATE
X 2pcs
(222) WEIGHT
PLATE
X 38pcs
(215L) LEFT PULLEY
CONNECTOR PLATE
(216R) RIGHT PULLEY
CONNECTOR PLATE (217) PULLEY
CONNECTOR
PLATE X 2pcs
(202) CONNECTOR
REAR TOP FRAME
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2.2 Scope of Delivery
The scope of delivery consist of the following parts. At the beginning, check whether all parts
and tools belonging to the device are included in the scope of delivery and whether damage has
occurred. In the event of complaints, the contractual partner must be contacted directly.
⚠CAUTION
If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or damaged, the assembly must not be carried out.

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2.3 Assembly
Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.
LNOTICE
First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Tighten the screws using
the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Assembly of the Pulley Height Adjusters
1. Remove the bolts, washers and nuts from the previously mounted top frames (6 & 7) on the
power cage and remove the top frames (6 & 7).
࣑ATTENTION
Keep the bolts, washers and nuts that were attached to the rear uprights (5).They will be needed
again.
2. Remove the two bar catches (10) from the front uprights (4). Rotate the bar catches (10) like
shown in gure A and then slide them over the rear uprights (5).
3. Slide the left and right pulley height adjuster (211L & 212R) onto the respective front upright (4).
4. Remount the top frames (6 & 7) to the rear uprights (5) with the previously removed bolts,
washers and nuts.
5. Mount the top frames (7) to the front uprights (4) along with the pulley connector plates (217)
using a total of four hex bolts (256), eight larger washers (266) and four nylon nuts (268).
6. Mount the left and right pulley connector plates (215L & 216R) to the outside of the front
uprights (4) using a total of four hex bolts (254), eight larger washers (266) and four nylon nuts
(268).
7. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
LNOTICE
To enable the assembly of the F438 cable pull attachment, a few parts of the already mounted
power cage must be removed and remounted. Some of the parts referred to are from the power
cage itself.

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Step 2: Assembly of the Connector Top Frame
1. Insert two plugs (234) into the ends of the connector top frame (203).
2. Mount the connector top frame (203) to the rear top frame (6) along with the link plate (207)
using a total of two hex bolts (256), four larger washers (266) and two nylon nuts (268).
3. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 3: Assembly of the Connector Rear Top Frame
1. Attach two end caps (235) to the connector rear stabilizer (201) and mount the connector rear
stabilizer (201) to the rear stabilizer (1) using two hex bolts (255) and two larger washers (266).
2. Mount the left and right top cable connector (208L & 209R) to the connector rear top frame
(202) using a total of four hex bolts (254), eight larger washers (266) and four nylon nuts (268).
3. Mount the connector rear top frame (202) to the rear uprights (5) using a total of four hex bolts
(256), eight larger washers (266) and four nylon nuts (268).
4. Mount the connector rear top frame (202) along with the hook plate (272) to the connector top
frame (203) using two hex bolts (256), four larger washers (266) and two nylon nuts (268).
5. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 4: Assembly of the Weight Stacks
࣑ATTENTION
+ It is recommended to mount one weight stack at a time.
+ If you have 19 weight plates per weight stack, do not install the stack spacers (220) (g. 1&2).
1. Insert two plastic guide rod holders (248) into the respective slots of the connector rear stabilizer
(201).
2. Only for 14 weight plates: Slide the stack spacers (220) over each guide rod (204) (g. 1). Do not
install the stack spacers (220) if you have 19 weight plates (g. 2).
3. Slide one rubber cushion (247) on top over each guide rod (204), then insert the guide rods
(204) into the plastic guide rod holders (248).
⚠CAUTION
Do not perform the following steps alone.
4. Slightly tilt the guide rods (204) and carefully slide each of the weight plates (222) over the guide
rods (204) one by one. Make sure the selector holes are facing down and towards the front.
5. Mount the top plate (221) to the selector rod (223) using the top plate bolt (258) and tighten
the bolt.
6. Insert the selector rod (223) through the center hole of the weight stack.
7. Mount the top plate guide rod holder (210) to the guide rods (204) using two inner hex screws
(263).
8. Mount the top plate guide rod holder (210) along with the guide rods (204) to the connector
rear top frame (202) with two hex socken dome bolts (260). Tighten the stopper (246) with one
hex socken dome bolt (259).
9. Insert the selector pin (241) in one of the selector holes of the weight stack.
10. Repeat the steps 1 to 9 with the second weight stack.
11. Tighten all bolts and screws.

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Step 5: Assembly of the Rotating Pulley Holders
1. Mount the top frame pulley brackets (219) to the connector top frame (203) using a total of two
hex bolts (252), four smaller washers (265) and two nylon nuts (268).
2. Mount the rotating pulley holders (218) to the left and
right pulley height adjusters (211L & 212R) using a
total of two hex bolts (253), four smaller washers
(265) and two nylon nuts (268).
3. Tighten the bolts and nuts.
Step 6: Assembly of the Top Cables
LNOTICE
The cables and pulleys must be mounted simultaneously.
1. Fix the ball end of the top cable (228) to the rotating pulley holder (218), over T1 and under T2.
Mount the pulleys (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one nylon nut (269) each.
2. Guide the cable upwards and over T3 (217) and T4 (209R). Mount the pulleys (233) with one hex
bolt (257) and one nylon nut (269) each.
3. Guide the cable downwards and under T5 (214). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257)
and one nylon nut (269).

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4. Guide the cable up and over T6 and T7 (202). Mount the pulleys (233) with one hex bolt (257)
and one nylon nut (269) each.
5. Guide the cable down and under T8 (214) and screw the pulley block (214) at least 1/3 into the
slot on the weight stack and tighten the nut (270). Mount the pulley (233) with one hex bolt
(257) and one nylon nut (269).
6. Guide the cable up and overT9 and around T10 (202). Mount the pulleys (233) with one hex bolt
(257) and one nylon nut (269) each
7. Guide the cable over T11 (219). Mount the pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one nylon
nut (269).
8. Repeat the steps 1 to 7 on the left side.
9. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 7: Assembly of the Lower Cables
LNOTICE
The cables and pulleys must be mounted simultaneously.
1. Insert the ball end of the low cable (229) through the pulley holder on the connector rear
stabilizer (201) and under L1. Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one nylon
nut (268).
2. Guide the cable around L2 (201). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257).
3. Guide the cable under L3 (201). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one nylon
nut (268).
4. Guide the cable up and over L4 (214). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one
nylon nut (268).
5. Guide the cable down and under L5 (201). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and
one nylon nut (268).
6. Guide the cable under L6 (216R). Mount one pulley (233) with one hex bolt (257) and one nylon
nut (268).
7. Guide the cable up to L7 and screw the bolt end of the cable into the slot of the right pulley
height adjuster (212R).
8. Repeat the steps 1 to 7 on the left side.
9. Tighten all bolts and nuts.