Body Craft F438 User manual

TF
BCF438.01.01
TF-
max. 360 kg
~ 180 Min.
CM
Assembly Instructions
Art. No. BC-F438
Cable PullF438
87.5 kg
L 164 | W 150 | H 211

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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
3.2 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,
thank you for choosing training equipment of the brand Bodycraft. Bodycraft equipment inspires
with its multifunctionality and excellent quality. In terms of innovation and technology, it is one of
the highest quality tness equipment for home use. Bodycraft multi gyms, for example, oer a very
wide range of exercise possibilities. This ranges from traditional strength training such as bench
presses and rehabilitation exercises to workout for complex sports like golf, tennis or badminton.
Legal Notice
Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness
International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany
Management:
Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel
No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547
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).

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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.
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
Package dimensions (L x W x H) approx.: Box 1: 148 cm x 92 cm x 201.7 cm
Box 2: 42 cm x 42.6 cm x 77 cm
Box 3: 19 cm x 20.7 cm x 70 cm
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.: 94.8 kg
Article weight (net, excl. packaging) approx.: 87.5 kg
Transmission ratio: 2:1
Cable material: Steel
Cover material: Plastic
Weight per weight block: 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: Mounting the height adjuster
1. Remove the bolts, washers and nuts from the already mounted top frame (6 & 7) and remove
the top frame.
࣑ATTENTION
Keep the bolts, washers and nuts that were attached to the rear uprights. They will be needed
again.
2. Remove the Bar Catch (10) from the front support (4) and slide each one Bar Catch (10) over the
rear uprights (5) with the adjusting knob pointing downwards (Fig. A).
3. Slide the height adjuster (211L & 212 R) onto the respective front support (4).
4. Remount the top frame (6 & 7) to the rear uprights (5) with the bolts, washers and nuts removed
previously.
5. Mount the top frame (7) to the front uprights (4) along with the pulley connector plates (217)
using a total of four 1/2”X 3”Hex Bolts (256), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and four 1/2”Nylon
Nuts (268).
6. Mount the left & right Pulley Connector Plate (215L & 216R) to the outside of the front upright
(4) using a total of 1/2” X 4” Hex Bolts (254), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and four 1/2” Nylon
Nuts (268).
7. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 2: Assembly of the connector top frame
1. Place two 45 X 75mm Plugs (234) on 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 3/8” X 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (256), four 1/2“ Larger Washers (266) and two 1/2”
Nylon Nuts (268).
3. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 3: Assemble the connector rear top frame
1. Place two 45 X 75mm End Caps (235) on the ends of the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201) and
mount the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201) to the Rear Stabilizer (1) using two 1/2” X 3-3/4” Hex
Bolts (255) and two 1/2” Larger Washers (266)
2. Mount the Left & Right Top Cable Connector (208L & 209R) to the Connector Rear Top Frame
(202) using a total of four 1/2”X 4” Hex Bolts (254), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and four 1/2”
Nylon Nuts (268).
3. Mount the Connector Rear Top Frame (202) to the rear uprights using a total of four 1/2”X 3”Hex
Bolts (256), eight 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and four 1/2”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 1/2” X 3” Hex Bolts (256), four 1/2” Larger Washers (266) and two 1/2”
Nylon Nuts (268).
5. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 4: Assembly of the weight blocks
࣑ATTENTION
If your weight block consists of 19 weight plates, do not install the Stack Spacers (220) (g. 1&2).
1. If your weight block has 14 Weight Plates (222) each, slide the Stack Spacers (220) over each
Guide Rod (204) (g. 2).
2. Slide one Rubber Cushion over each Guide Rod (204) and insert the Guide Rod Holders (288) to
the respective slots of the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201).
3. Insert the Guide Rods (204) into the Guide Rod Holders (248).
4. Slightly tilt the Guide Rods (204) and slide the Weight Plates (222) over the Guide Rods (204).
࣑ATTENTION
Make sure that the selector holes on the weight plates are facing down and point forward.
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 opening of the weight blocks.
7. Mount the Top Plate Guide Rod Holder (210) to the Guide Rods (205) using the four 5/16” X 1/4”
Inner Hex Screws (263).
8. Mount the Top Plate Guide Rod Holders (210) along with the Guide Rods (205) to the Connector
Rear Top Frame (202) along with the Stopper (246) using a total of four 5/16” X 5/8” Hex Socken
Dome Bolts (260) and two 3/8” X 5/8” Hex Socken Dome Bolts (259).
9. Insert the Selector Pin (241) in one of the selector holes of the Weight Plates (222).
10. Tighten the bolts.

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Step 5: Assembly of the rotating pulley holder
1. Mount theTop Frame Pulley Brackets (219) to theTop Frame (203) using a total of two 1/2”X 6”Hex
Bolts (252), four 1/2”Smaller Washers (265) and two 1/2” Nylon Nuts (268).
2. Mount the Rotating Pulley Holder (218) to the Left &
Right Pulley Hight Adjuster (211L & 212R) using a
total of two 1/2”X 4-1/2”Hex Bolts (253), four 1/2”
Smaller Washers (265) and two 1/2” Nylon
Nuts (268).
3. Tighten the bolts.
Step 6: Assembly of the top cable
1. Fix the Ball End of the Top Cable (228) to the Rotating Pulley Holder (218) on the Pulley Hight
Adjuster (211L) with two Pulleys (233). Mount the Pulleys (233) to the points T1 and T2 using
each one 3/8” X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
2. Guide the cable upwards and along the points T3 and T4. Fix the cable to the points along with
each one Pulley (233) using each one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
3. Guide the cable downwards to point T5 and through a Double Pulley Block (214). Fix the cable
along with one Pulley (233) using one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).

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4. Guide the cable along the points T6 and T7. Fix the cable to the points along with each one
Pulley (233) using each one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
5. Guide the cable downwards to point T8 and screw the Pulley Block (213) at least 1/3 into the slot
on the weight block and tighten the nut (270). Guide the cable through the Pulley Block (213)
and x the cable along with one Pulley (233) using one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8”
Nylon Nut (269).
6. Guide the cable upwards again along the points T9, T10 and T11. Fix the cable to the points with
each one Pulley (233) using each one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
7. Repeat the steps for the other side.
8. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

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Step 7: Assembly of the lower cable
1. Fix the Ball End of the Low Cable (229) to the pulley holder on the Connector Rear Stabilizer
(201) along with a Pulley (233). Mount the Pulley (233) to the pulley holder at the point L1 using
one 3/8” X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
2. Guide the cable to point L2 through the rear pulley holder on the Connector Rear Stabilizer
(201). Fix the cable along with a Pulley (233) using one 3/8” X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257).
3. Guide the cable to point L3 through the pulley holder on the Connector Rear Stabilizer (201).
Fix the cable along with a Pulley (233) using one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon
Nut (269).
4. Guide the cable upwards to point L4 through the Double Pulley Block (214). Fix the cable along
with one Pulley (233) using one 3/8”X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut (269).
5. Guide the cable downwards and along the points L5 and L6. Fix the cable to the points along
with each one Pulley (233) using each one 3/8” X 1-3/4” Hex Bolt (257) and one 3/8” Nylon Nut
(269).
6. Guide the cable upwards to point L7 and screw the Bolt-End of the cable into the slot of the
Pulley Height Adjuster (212R).
7. Repeat the steps for the other side.
8. Tighten all bolts and nuts.