Body Craft F438 RFT User manual

F438 RFT Rack Functional Trainer
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BODYCRAFT offers a complete array of high-quality fitness equipment. Please refer to our
website at www.bodycraft.com to view more ways to enhance your lifestyle.
Your BODYCRAFT machine has all the quality and design elements to make your workout
extremely efficient and comfortable. Your new RFT is a serious strength machine that
will keep you motivated, challenged and within reach of your fitness goals. Strength &
cardiovascular training is vital for all ages which will provide an effective workout, producing
results that will encourage you to reach your fitness goals and maintain the body you have
always wanted. Spending 15 to 30 minutes a day, three times a week, is all you need to
start seeing the benefits of a regular exercise program.
As a premium exercise equipment manufacturer, we are committed to your complete
satisfaction. If you have questions, suggestions or find missing or damaged parts, we
guarantee your complete satisfaction through our authorized dealer network or by contacting
us directly. Please call your local dealer or BODYCRAFT.
BODYCRAFT (a division of Recreation Supply, Inc.)
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Lewis Center, OH 43035
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Thank you for selecting a BODYCRAFT F438 RFT (Rack Functional Trainer). Your
choice reflects a wise investment in you and your facility. We hope you use it for
many healthy years!
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S E R I A L
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Product Safety ........................................................................................….… 3
IF YOU PURCHASED THE F430 POWER RACK TOGETHER WITH THE
THE F438 RFT, PLEASE BEGIN WITH ASSEMBLY ON PAGE 4
F438 RFT Rack Functional Trainer .....................….…...….....… Pages 4 - 21
- Specs & Tools Needed ……..............….…….............................….…..… 4
- Parts List & Torque Specs …….…… ……..….……………….……………. 5
- Product Assembly ………….…....… ....................….……...............….…. 8
- Exploded View …….….......… .............................….………….….….…. 20
- Detailed Parts List ………….......… .........................….……...........…..… 21
IF YOU ALREADY OWN AN ASSEMBLED F430 POWER RACK, PLEASE
START ON PAGE 24.
Assembly of F438 RFT onto existing F430 .………………………Pages 24 - 25
Maintenance …….…………………………….…….………….……Pages 26 - 28
- Inspection & Maintenance ………….......….…...........….............….….. 26
- Maintenance & Lubrication .........................................…...............…..… 27
Warranty ………………………………………..…………………….. Pages 28 - 30
- Product Warranty ………….........….….................................................… 28
- Product Warranty Registration ........................................................….… 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment.
A moment’s lack of attention can result in an accident, as can failure to
observe certain simple safety precautions.
Read, study and understand the Assembly Instructions and all the warning labels on
this product. Furthermore, it is recommended to familiarize yourself and others with
the proper operation and workout recommendations for this BODYCRAFT product
prior to use.
●Before beginning this or any other exercise program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or persons with preexisting health
problems. Recreation Supply, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through use of this product.
●Exercise with care to avoid injury. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control
safely.
●This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function.
●Clean pads and frame on a regular basis. We recommend warm, soapy water. Do not
use harsh or abrasive chemicals.
●Inspect and tighten all parts before every use. Replace any worn parts immediately.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
●Keep children away from any BODYCRAFT strength
machines at all times.
●Keep your hands away from cables and pulleys during oper-
ation, other than the designated handles.
●Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of moving parts.
●Make certain all cables are seated within the pulleys before every use. Frayed or worn
cables can be dangerous and may cause injury. Periodically check the cable for any
indication of wear.
●Inspect the unit for any sign of wear on parts, hardware becoming loose or cracks on
welds. If a problem is found, do not use or allow the machine to be used until the defective
part is repaired or replaced.
●It is imperative that you retain this Assembly Instructions and be sure all warning labels
are legible and intact. Replacement Assembly Instructions and labels are available from
BODYCRAFT. If you are unsure about the proper use of the BODYCRAFT strength
machine call your local BODYCRAFT dealer or our Customer Service Department.
Contact BODYCRAFT at 800-990-5556 or [email protected]
PRODUCT SAFETY
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SPECS & TOOLS NEEDED - F438
Important Notes and Tips:
Ratchet
9/16" Socket
3/4" Socket
9/16" Combination Wrench
3/4" Combination Wrench
Adjustable Wrench
Rubber Mallet
Metric Allen Key Set
Recommended Tools
for Assembly 1. Do not tighten bolts until instructed.
2. Two people are required for the safe assembly
of this Rack Functional Trainer.
3. Use silicone lubricant on guide rods prior to weight
plate installation.
4. Carefully install plastic caps using a rubber mallet.
5. For your convenience, rulers are displayed
throughout this manual.
6. When measuring bolt lengths, only measure the
shank.
7. Let plastics acclimate to room temperature before
you begin assembly.
i.e. 3" Hex Bolt
0 1/4 1/2 3/4 1" 1/4 1/2 3/4 2" 1/4 1/2 3/4 3" 1/4
WALL
65"
HEIGHT
83.2"
59"
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0 1/4
(inch) 1" 2" 3"
1/2 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/2 4" 1/2 5" 1/2 6"
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
REAR STABILIZER
RIGHT BASE FRAME
LEFT BASE FRAME
FRONT UPRIGHT 78.2"(1987mm)
REAR UPRIGHT 76.5"(1942mm)
(Short upright with tube at top end)
REAR TOP FRAME
TOP FRAME
CHIN UP BAR
SLIDE SAFETY ARM
BAR CATCH
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
TUBE
12
13
17
18
19
21
22
23
4
4
.
16
8
6
32
6
24
45mm X 75mm CAP
45mm X 75mm PLUG
1/2" X 4" HEX HEAD BOLT
1/2" X 2-3/4" HEX HEAD BOLT
3/8" X 3/4" HEX HEAD BOLT
1/2" WASHER
3/8" WASHER
1/2" NYLON NUT
17 18 19 21 22 23
4 5
10
F430 PARTS LIST & TORQUE SPECS
NOTE: IF YOU SEEM TO BE MISSING A PART, DO NOT WORRY, IT
LIKELY HAS BEEN PRE-INSTALLED FOR QUALITY CONTROL
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7
8
9
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TORQUE SPECS
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(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
(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 28pcs or 38pcs
(215L) LEFT PULLEY
CONNECTOR PLATE
(216R) RIGHT PULLEY
CONNECTOR PLATE (217) PULLEY
CONNECTOR
PLATE X 2pcs
(202) CONNECTOR
REAR TOP FRAME
F438 PARTS LIST 1/2
(213) PULLEY
BLOCK X 2pcs
NOTE: IF YOU SEEM TO BE MISSING A PART, DO NOT WORRY, IT
LIKELY HAS BEEN PRE-INSTALLED FOR QUALITY CONTROL
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(224) STACK
GUARDS X 2pcs
(225) CHAIN
X 2pcs
(228) TOP CABLE X 2pcs
(229) LOW CABLE X 2pcs
(226) SINGLE
HANDLE X 2pcs
(227) ANKLE STRAP (233) PULLEY
X 34pcs
(234) 45 X 75mm
PLUG X 4pcs
(235) 45 X 75mm
END CAP X 2pcs
(240) SNAP
HOOK X 6pcs
(247) RUBBER
CUSHION X 4pcs
(248) PLASTIC GUIDE
ROD HOLDER X 4pcs
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
265
266
267
268
269
2
2
8
2
12
34
2
2
4
8
4
4
8
42
8
24
32
1/2” X 6” HEX BOLT
1/2” X 4-1/2” HEX BOLT
1/2” X 4“ HEX BOLT
1/2” X 3-3/4” HEX BOLT
1/2” X 3” HEX BOLT
3/8” X 1-3/4” HEX BOLT
TOP PLATE BOLT
3/8” X 5/8” HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT
5/16” X 5/8” HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT
5/16” X 1/4” HEX SOCKET DOME BOLT
M5 X 15mm TAPPING SCREW
5/16” X 1/4” INNER HEX SCREW
1/2” SMALLER WASHER
1/2“ LARGER WASHER
5/16” WASHER
1/2” NYLON NUT
3/8” NYLON NUT
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
(241) SELECTOR
PIN X 2pcs
(246) STOPPER
X 2pcs
252
253
254
261
255
262
263 265 266 267 268 269
256
257
258
259
260
F438 PARTS LIST 2/2
NOTE: IF YOU SEEM TO BE MISSING A PART, DO NOT WORRY, IT
LIKELY HAS BEEN PRE-INSTALLED FOR QUALITY CONTROL
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 1
1. Slide four 45mm X 75mm Cap (12) onto Base Frame.
2. Attach Rear Stabilizer (1) (with the serial number as shown) to the Right Base Frame
(3) and Left Base Frame (2) using four 1/2" X 4" Hex Bolts (17), and four 1/2" Nylon Nut
(23). NOTE: Backing plates that are welded to the Base Frames should be on the
outside of machine.
IMPORTANT: The back four 1/2" X 4" Hex Bolts (17) DO NOT get Washers (21).
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If you are installing the F438 RFT on an already assembled
F430 Power Rack, please skip this portion and go to page 24.
IMPORTANT!
S E R I A L
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
NOTE: DO NOT tighten bolts until Step # 5
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 2
1. Attach Rear Uprights (5) (shorter) to Base Frame using four 1/2" X 4" Hex Bolts (17),
eight washers (21) and four Nylon Nuts (23). Make sure the inside welded tube is on
top.
2. Simultaneously
attach the Left &
Right Pulley
Connector Plate
(215L & 216R) with
the Front Uprights (4).
with the laser etched
numbers facing
inward, using four
1/2” X 4” Hex Bolts
(17), eight 1/2” Larger
Washers (21) and
four 1/2” Nylon Nuts
(23).
3. Slide Safety Arms
(9) over top of
uprights with spring
pins toward bottom
and the bar catches
facing forward.
NOTE: DO NOT tighten bolts until Step # 5
TUBE
TUBE
Laser etched
numbers facing
inward
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1. Slide both Bar Catches (10) onto each of the Rear Uprights (5) as shown.
2. Slide the Left & Right Pulley Height Adjusters (211L & 212R) onto Front Uprights (4) as
shown.
3. Attach both Top Frames (7) to Rear Top Frame (6), using six 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Bolts (19)
and six 3/8” Washers (22).
4. Simultaneously attach the Top Frames (7) and two Pulley Connector Plates (217) to the
Front Uprights (4) using four 1/2" X 3" Hex Bolts (256), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266)
and four 1/2" Nylon Nut (268).
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 3
Step # 3
Assembled
NOTE: DO NOT tighten bolts until Step # 5
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 4
1. Attach Chin Up Bar (8) to the
Top Frames (7) using Backing
Plates (11) as shown, using
four 1/2" X 4" Hex Bolts (17)
and four 1/2" Nylon Nuts (23).
2. Install two 45mm X 75mm
Plugs (234) to Connector Top
Frame (203).
3. Attach the Connector Top
Frame (203) to Rear Top
Frame (6) using one Link Plate
(207) and two 3/8" X 2-3/4"
Hex Bolts (256), four 1/2“
Larger Washers (266) and two
1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
NOTE: DO NOT tighten bolts until Step # 5
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1. Attach Left & Right Top Cable Connectors (208L & 209R) to Connector Rear Top
Frame (202) using four 1/2” X 4” Hex Bolts (254), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266)
and four 1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
2. Attach Connector Rear Top Frame (202) to Rear Top Frame (6) using four 1/2” x 3”
Hex Bolts (256), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and four 1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
Attach Connector Rear Top Frame (202) to Connector Top Frame (203) using two 1/2”
X 3” Hex Bolts (256), four 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and two 1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
3. Install two 45 X 75mm End Caps (235) to Connector Rear Stabilizer (201). Then attach
the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201) to Rear Stabilizer (1) using two 1/2” X 3-3/4” Hex
Bolts (255) and two 1/2” Larger Washers (266).
4. Tighten all bolts at this time. Starting from the bottom up.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 5
Tighten all Bolts
at this time!
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If you have 19 Weight Plates, DO NOT install the
two Stack Spacers (24), See figure 2 & 3.
IMPORTANT
1. Insert the four Plastic Guide Rod Holders (248) and four Rubber Cushions (247)
to the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201), and slide the Guide Rod (204) into it.
Before beginning Step 2, please read the following and
refer to Figures 2 and 3 on the next page.
- If you have 14 Weight Plates (222) per stack, install the
Stack Spacers (220) onto each of the Guide Rods (205). Fig. 2
14 piece weight plates & top plate = TOTAL 150 lbs stack.
- If you have 19 Weight Plates (222) per stack, DISCARD the
Stack Spacers (220), see Fig. 3.
19 piece weight plates & top plate = TOTAL 200 lbs stack.
2. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO ASSEMBLE THIS STEP. With the guide
rods angled slightly (as shown in fig. 1), slide the Weight Plates (222) one at a
time onto the Guide Rods (204), making sure to orient the selector holes toward
the front. Attach the Top Plate (221) to the Selector Rod (223) using the Top Plate
Bolt (258). Tighten the Top Plate Bolt (258) using a hex key. Slide the Top Plate
into the guide Rods. Make sure the Selector Rod (223) goes through the center
holes of the Weight Plates (222).
3. Attach Top Plate Guide Rod Holder (210) to the Guide Rods (204) and secure with
two 5/16” X 5/8” Hex Socket Dome Bolts (260). Tighten the two 5/16” X 1/4”
Inner Hex Screws (263) to the Guide Rods (204). Use 3/8” X 5/8” Hex Socket
Dome Bolt (259) to tight Stopper (246) and the Top Plate Guide Rod Holder
(210).
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 6
200 lb
Stacks
150 lb
Stacks
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 6
Step # 6
Assembled
204
Fig.1
Fig.2 Fig.3
200 lbs stack150 lbs stack
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1. Attach Top Frame Pulley Bracket (219) to the Top Frame (203) as shown, using
two 1/2” X 6” Hex Bolts (252), four 1/2” Smaller Washers (265) and two 1/2”
Nylon Nuts (268).
2. Attach two Rotating Pulley Holders (218) to Left & Right Pulley Height Adjuster
(211L & 212R) as shown, using two 1/2” X 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (253), four 1/2”
Smaller Washers (265) and two 1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
NOTE: Confirm Bolts (253) are facing down with Nuts (268) from bottom
up assembled.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 7
Step # 7
Assembled
Tighten all Bolts
at this time!
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Hook End Top Cable (228) Ball End
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 8
Simultaneously assemble the cables and pulleys.
1. Perform the follow procedures 2 - 4 for the Right side first.
2. Insert the Hook End of the Top Cable (228) between 2 Pulleys (233) in the Rotating
Pulley Holder (218) as shown in Figure T1,T2. Then route the cable up and over the
Pulley Connector Plate (217), see Figure T3. Route over and down through the Pulley
(233) in the Right Top Cable Connector (209R), see Figure T4. Route through the upper
Pulley (233) in the floating Double Pulley Block (214), see Figure T5.
3. Thread the Pulley Block (213) at least 1/3 of the way into the Top Plate Assembly as
shown in Fig. T8. Tighten the Jam Nut downward.
4. Continue routing the cable up and over the two pulleys (233) on the Connector Rear
Top Frame (202), see Figures T6 & T7, then down to the Pulley Block (213) as shown
in Figure T8. Then route up to the Connector Rear Top Frame (202), see Figure T10.
Then route over the Top Frame Pulley Bracket (219) as Figure T11.
5. Now perform the same procedures 2 - 4 for the Left side.
213
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Bolt End
Low Cable (229)
Ball End
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 9
1. Perform the follow procedures 2 - 4 for the Right side first.
2. Insert the Bolt End of the Low Cable (229) into the vertical pulley holder of the Rear
Stabilizer (201), see Figure L1, then route the cable 90 degrees through the horizontal
pulley holder as shown in Figure L2 and then the vertical pulley holder as shown in the
Figure L3. Route the cable up and around the Double Pulley Block (214), see Figure L4.
3. Continue routing the cable downward to the vertical pulley holder on the Connector Rear
Stabilizer (201), see Figure L5, then route through the pulley holder on the Right Pulley
Connector Plate (216R), see Figure L6.
4. Screw the Bolt End to the Holder located on the Right Pulley Height Adjuster (212R), see
Figure L7.
4. Now perform the same procedures 2 - 4 for the Left side.
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - STEP # 10
1. Attach two Stack Guards (224) to Connector Rear Stabilizer (201) using eight
5/16” X 1/4” Hex Socket Dome Bolts (261) and eight 5/16” Washers (267).
2. Remove all slack in the cables by adjusting the Cable Bolts on the Pulley
Height Adjusters (211L, 212R), and the Pulleys Blocks (213) located on the
Top Plates of the stack. Tighten all Jam-Nuts when finished. The Cable Bolts
and Pulley Block should not be able to rotate when tightened.
3. Attach Lat Bar (205) to Snap Hooks on Top Cable (228) and two Single
Handles (226) as shown.
4. Make sure that all cables are properly seated in all of the pulleys and tighten
all bolts.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE refer to the checklist on the next page.
Tighten all Bolts at this time!
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Assembly is complete!
Please take the following steps before using the RFT Rack Functional Trainer:
1. Make certain all bolts are tightened securely.
2. Make certain all cables are seated into all pulley grooves. A cable rubbing
against steel will peel the nylon coating, voiding warranty and resulting in a
need for replacement.
3. Pre-stretch the cables. Put the Selector Pin (246) in the bottom hole on the
weight stack. Pull on the cables with great force, helping remove any kinks and
providing any initial cable stretch.
4. Be aware the cables can loosen and slightly stretch upon initial use.
5. The cables should be adjusted as tight as possible, but not so tight as to lift
the Top Plate (222) above the weight stack. Be certain to secure the jam nuts
after adjustments are made.
6. For better performance, apply silicone spray or liquid to the Guide Rods (204).
7. Enjoy many years of a happy & healthy lifestyle.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY- F438 - COMPLETE
NOTE: IF YOU SEEM TO BE MISSING A PART, DO NOT WORRY, IT
LIKELY HAS BEEN PRE-INSTALLED FOR QUALITY CONTROL
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