Body Craft BCG-GX User manual

GX STRENGTH TRAINING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL BCG-GX
MZ6881C
Bodycraft is a division of Recreation Supply Inc.
P.O. BOX 181
Sunbury, OH 43074
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations and thank you for selecting the BODYCRAFT GX strength
training system. The BODYCRAFT GX offers an impressive array of strength
training exercises to develop every major muscle group of the body.
Whether your goal is cardiovascular fitness, a shapely, toned body or dramatic
muscle size and strength, the BODYCRAFT GX will help you achieve the
specific results you want.
For your safety and benefit, read this manual and the accompanying literature
before using the BODYCRAFT GX. Keep this manual for future reference. If
you have additional questions, please call your local BODYCRAFT dealer or our
customer service department at 800-990-5556 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until
5 p.m. Eastern Time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
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There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment.
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 pre-existing health problems. Recreation Supply, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through use of this product.
1.This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its
proper function.
2.Clean pads and frame on a regular basis. We recommend warm,
soapy water. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemicals.
3.Inspect and tighten all parts before every use. Replace any worn
parts immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
4.Keep children away from the BODYCRAFT GX at all times.
5.Keep your hands away from cables and pulleys during operation.
Keep your hands away from moving parts other than the designated
handles.
6.When adjusting the seat, make sure the spring pin is fully engaged.
If not, the seat may slip and cause serious injury.
7.Make certain all cables are seated within the pulleys before every use.
8.Exercise with care to avoid injury.
9.If unsure about the proper use of the BODYCRAFT GX
strength training system call your local BODYCRAFT dealer or our
customer service department at 800-990-5556.

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BASE FRAME
TOP FRAME
FRONT UPRIGHT
REAR UPRIGHT
GUIDE ROD
LEG EXTENSION HANDLE
PRESS ARM
SEAT ADJ. FRAME
SEAT FRAME
LEG EXTENSION ARM
CABLE ARM ASSEMBLY
SEAT BACK ADJUSTER
PRESS ARM SUPPORT
CABLE ARM
SWIVEL CABLE ARM END
LEG HOLDER
CABLE ARM CONNECTOR
ADJUSTABLE PULLEY BLOCK
DOUBLE PULLEY BLOCK
ADJ FLOATING PULLEY BLOCK
STABILIZING PLATE
FLOATING PULLEY BLOCK
LAT BAR HOLDER
150LBS LONGER STACK SPACER
200LBS SHORTER STACK SPACER
METAL HINGE
CABLE GUIDE PLATE
WEIGHT SHROUD
WEIGHT SHROUD WITH NUMBER
1" FOAM ROLLER HOLDER
PRESS ARM AXLE
LAT BAR
CURL BAR
LEG EXTENSION AXLE
PULLEY GUIDE BRACKET
CABLE ARM COLLAR
STEEL SPACER
AXLE COLLAR
COLLAR
HOOK PLATE
SELECTOR ROD
TOP PLATE
WEIGHT PLATE
188L NONSLIP
PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
01/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/41" 2" 3" 4" 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/45" 6"
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243L NONSLIP
AB CRUNCH STRAP
SINGLE HANDLE
ANKLE STRAP
LINK
CLIP
SEAT PAD
BACK PAD
FOAM PAD
COVER OF FOAM PAD (all pre-assembled)
1-1/4" X 430mm HAND GRIP
1" X 200mm ROUND HAND GRIP
1" X 95mm HAND GRIP (all pre-assembled)
LAT BAR HOLDER COVER
(all pre-assembled)
1-1/4" X 140mm ROUND HAND GRIP
1-1/4" HAND GRIP (all pre-assembled)
1" X 70mm HAND GRIP (all pre-assembled)
CABLE ARM STOPPER (all pre-assembled)
BEARING BASIN (all pre-assembled)
BEARING (all pre-assembled)
BEARING COVER (all pre-assembled)
SEALING RING (all pre-assembled)
1" T SHAPE END PLUG
(all pre-assembled)
114mm PULLEY
90mm PULLEY
50 X 75mm RECT. END CAP
50mm SQ. END CAP
25 X 50mm RECT. END CAP
40 X 80mm OVAL PLUG
1-1/4" ROUND END PLUG
PLASTIC COVER
PLASTIC WASHER
1" ID PLASTIC GUIDE ROD HOLDER
1" ID STEEL BUSHING (all pre-assembled)
3/4" ID BUSHING (all pre-assembled)
5/8" ID BUSHING (all pre-assembled)
3/8" ID BUSHING
LEG EXTENSION BEARING
RUBBER CUSHION
1/2" STOPPER (all pre-assembled)
PRESS ARM STOPPER
(all pre-assembled)
SEAT PAD SUPPORT STOPPER
(all pre-assembled)
RUBBER STOPPER (all pre-assembled)
LOCKING SPRING KNOB
LONGER RED POP PIN
SHORTER RED POP PIN
TOP CABLE
AB CRUNCH CABLE
LOWER CABLE
CONNECT CABLE
CABLE ARM CABLE
CLUTCH CABLE
CLUTCH LEVER OF CABLE ARM
SELECTOR PIN
PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
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5/8" X 5-1/2" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 4-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 3-1/8" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 3-1/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 3" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 1-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 1-3/4" HEX THREADED BOLT
3/8" X 1" HEX THREADED BOLT
5/16" X 1/2" ROUND BOLT
TOP PLATE BOLT
5/16" X 1-1/4" SUNKEN HEAD SCREW
3/8" X 1/2" ROUND BOLT
(all pre-assembled)
5/16" X 5/8" SET SCREW
(all pre-assembled)
3/8" X 3/4" INNER HEX SCREW
(all pre-assembled)
M5 X 18mm ROUND HEAD SCREW
1/2" SET SCREW (all pre-assembled)
5/16" X 1/4" SET SCREW
(all pre-assembled)
5/16" X 1/2" SET SCREW
(all pre-assembled)
M6 SET SCREW
5/8" WASHER
3/8" WASHER
5/16" WASHER
3/8" SPRING WASHER
(all pre-assembled)
5/16" SPRING WASHER
(all pre-assembled)
5/16" LARGER NUT (all pre-assembled)
5/16" SMALLER NUT(all pre-assembled)
24mm NYLON NUT
(all pre-assembled)
5/8" NYLON NUT
3/8" NYLON NUT
1/2" NUT (all pre-assembled)
M5 NUT
4mm HEX WRENCH
5mm HEX WRENCH
GUIDE ROD MOUNT
PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
01/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/41" 2" 3" 4" 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/45" 6"
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STEP 1 ASSEMBLE BASE FRAME
2. Attach Rear Upright (4) to Base Frame
(1), using three 3/8" X 3/4" Hex
Screws (109) and three 3/8" Washers
(116).
3. Insert two 1" ID Plastic Guide Rod
Holders (73) into the holes on the
Base Frame (1). Insert the Guide
Rods (5) into the 1" ID Plastic Guide
Rod Holders (73). Slide the 200Lbs
Stack Spacers (23A) onto the guide
rods, followed by the Rubber Cushions
(79).
Important: If you have purchase the
optional 200Lbs pound weight
stack, please use the 200Lbs
Shorter Stack Spacers (23A) in
place of the 150Lbs Longer Stack
Spacers (23).
4. Slide the Weight Plates (40) onto
the Guide Rods (95), making sure to
orient the selector holes toward the
front and bottom. Attach the Top Plate
(39) to the Selector Rod (38) using the
Top Plate Bolt (105). Tighten the Top
Plate Bolt (105) using a hex key. Slide
the Top Plate onto the guide Rods,
running the Selector Rod (94) down
through the center holes of the Weight
Plates (40).
5. Install the plastic end caps as shown.
Insert the two 1-1/4" Round End Plugs
(70) into the ends of the round Foot
Plate Tube. Insert one 50 X 75mm
Rect. End Cap (66) into the rear of the
Base Frame (1). Insert one 50mm Sq.
End cap into the side of the Base
Frame (1).
To ease the assembly process, Do Not tighten bolts until instructed.
1. Attach Front Upright (3) to Base Frame (1), using two 3/8" X 3"
Hex Bolts (99), four 3/8" Washers (116) and two 3/8" Nuts
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STEP 2 ASSEMBLE TOP FRAME
1. Insert Guide Rod Mount (129) onto the
Guide Rods (5), then attach to Top Frame
(2) using two 5/16" X 5/8" Botton Head
Bolts (108). Tighten 5/16" X 1/4" Set
Screws (112) into the Guide Rods (5).
Place Top Frame (2) on top, making sure to
insert the Guide Rods (5) and Rear Upright
(4).
2. Attach Top Frame (2) to Rear Upright (4),
using three 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Screws (109)
and three 3/8" Washers (116).
3. Attach the Top Frame (2) to the Front
Upright (3) using two 3/8" X 3-1/8" Hex
Bolts (98), four 3/8" Washers (116), and two
3/8" Nylon Nuts (124).
4. Attach Lat Bar Holder (22) to Top Frame
(2), using two 5/16" X 1/2" Round Bolts
(104) and two 5/16" Washers (117).
5. Install the plastic end caps as shown.
Insert three 50mm SQ. End Caps (67) to
each end of the Top Frame (2).

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STEP 3 ASSEMBLE CABLE ARM ASSEMBLY
Remember to keep all BOLTS loose to ensure the holes will align easily.
1. Attach Cable Arm Assembly (11) to Cable Arm Connector (17), using two 3/8" X 1" Hex Bolts
(103) and two 3/8" Washers (116) then attach Cable Arm Connector (17) to Front Upright (3),
using two 3/8" X 4" Hex Bolts (97), four 3/8" Washers (116) and two 3/8" Nylon Nuts (124).
2. Attach Cable Arm Assembly (11) and Stabilizing Plate (20A) to Base Frame (1), using two
3/8" X 3-1/4" Hex Bolts (98A), four 3/8" Washers (116) and two 3/8" Nylon Nuts (124). You
may need to loosen the bolts at the top of the Cable Arm Assembly Bottom
Frame to help the holes line up.
3. Slide the axle of each Cable Arm (14) through
the holes on the selector plate in The Cable Arm
Assembly (11) and then fasten using the Steel
Spacer (34), and Axle Collars (35). Tighten the set
screw on the Axle Collars (35) with a 5/16" Allen
Wrench. Check to ensure that each Cable Arm (14)
pivots freely and that cables are not twisted.

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STEP 4 ASSEMBLE PRESS STATION
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1. Attach Press Arm Support (13) to the Top Frame (2) by aligning the holes and inserting
the 5/8" X 5-1/2" Hex Bolt (95) with two 5/8" Washers (115) and one 5/8" Nylon Nut
(123).
2. Attach four 25 X 50mm Rect. End Caps (68) to Press Arm Support (13).
3. Attach Press Arm (7) to the Press Arm Support (13) by aligning the holes and inserting
the Press Arm Axle (28). Tighten the pre-installed 5/16"X 1/4" Set Screws (112) on the
Press Arm (7). Make sure the Longer Red Pop Pin (85) is seated in one of the
adjustment holes on the Press Arm Support (13).