Bowflex Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE User manual

The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE
Home Gym
Assembly Manual
PN 001-7033 Rev. B (03/08/2007)

Important Safety Precautions ...................1
Getting To Know Your Machine ................ 2
Parts Reference Guide.........................3
Hardware Guide ............................ 5
Assembly Guide ..............................6
Cable & Pulley Routing .................... 16
Important Contact Numbers .................. 31
Table of Contents
Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex Xtreme® 2
SE home gym. Before assembling your Bowflex Xtreme® 2 SE home gym please read the Assembly
Manual and follow the Important Safety Precautions. For information on how to use your Bowflex
Xtreme® 2 SE home gym, refer to the Bowflex Xtreme® 2 SE Owner’s Manual.
Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
Fax [phone]
Nautilus.com
Bowflex.com

Regulatory Approvals:
Product Weight 157 lbs. (71 kg)
Product Dimensions 53" (135 cm) long x 49" (124 cm) wide x 82" (208 cm) high
Workout Area 96" (244 cm) long x 78" (198 cm) wide
Number of Exercises Over 70
Power Rod®Resistance 210 lbs. (95 kg)
Power Rod® Upgradability 310 lbs. (141 kg.)
410 lbs. (186 kg.)
User Weight Limit 300 lbs. (136 kg)
Meets:
EN957-1 Class H
EN957-2 Class H
Meets:
ASTM F2276-05
ASTM F2216-05
US
Product Specifications:
Specifications / Approvals

Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Assembly Manual 1
Important Safety Precautions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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heavy or awkward to handle.
Get help if necessary.

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Getting to Know Your Machine
Before You Assemble
Please take the time to read all assembly
instructions before attempting to assemble your
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym. Select where
you are going to locate your machine carefully.
The best place for your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE
home gym is on a hard, level surface.
Select a workout area that provides a minimum
clearance behind the rod box of 0.5 ft (15 cm)
and a total width of 6.5 ft (2.0 m). Allow a
minimum of 3.0 ft (0.9 m) free space in front of
the machine.
Every effort has been made to provide you with a
clear and accurate assembly manual. Should you
find any inconsistencies, have questions about your
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE or have suggestions for
improving our manuals, please call 800-628-8458
for assistance
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly
of the Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym quick and
easy. By using these principles, you can simplify each
process and save yourself extra time and effort.
1. To make the assembly process go faster, gather the
pieces you need for each step and thoroughly read
the assembly instructions for that step prior to
starting assembly for the step.
2. When tightening a locknut on a bolt, use a
combination wrench to grip the locknut and
ensure that it is fastened securely.
3. When attaching two pieces, gently lift and look
through the bolt holes to help guide the bolt
through the holes.
4. As a general rule, and for all bolts and nuts on
your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym, turn bolts
or nuts toward the right (clockwise) to tighten
and left (counterclockwise) to loosen. Or you can
remember the mnemonic: “Righty tighty, lefty
loosey.”
IMPORTANT: LEAVE ALL CABLES COILED AND WRAPPED UNTIL YOUR
BOWFLEX XTREME®2 SE HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Assembly Manual 3
Parts Reference Guide
NOTE:
CABLES ARE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
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42
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18
3
4
21
22
38
1
5
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6
2
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22
41
16
48
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13 25
25
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40
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44
12 49
50
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Parts Reference Guide
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
1 1 CONNECTOR, SQUAT FRAME LEFT
2 1 CONNECTOR, SQUAT FRAME RIGHT
3 1 SQUAT FRAME LEFT
4 1 SQUAT FRAME RIGHT
5 1 BASE FRAME, LEFT
6 1 BASE FRAME, RIGHT
7 1 BASE REAR CROSSMEMBER
8 1 SQUAT PLATFORM
9 1 AB CRUNCH BRACKET
10 1 REAR LAT CROSSMEMBER
11 1 LAT CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY
12 1 UPPER LAT TOWER TUBE
13 1 PULLEY ARM ASSEMBLY, RIGHT
14 1 PULLEY ARM ASSEMBLY, LEFT
15 1 BFX ROD PACK 210#
16 1 LOWER LAT TOWER
17 1 SEAT BACK PAD
18 1 LOCK KNOB
19 1 SEAT BACKBONE ASSEMBLY
20 1 SEAT BOTTOM
21 1 SEAT SUPPORT RAIL
22 4 PULLEY SLIDER, 4” w/o DECAL
23 2 PULLEY, PAIR FLOATING
24 1 LAT DBL PULLEY / HOUSING
25 2 PULLEY SLIDER, 4” w/ DECAL
26 1 LEG EXTENSION BACKBONE
27 1 LEG EXTENSION PIN
28 2 TUBE, FOAM ROLLER
29 4 PAD, FOAM ROLLER
30 4 END CAP 3/4”
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
31 3 FLAT WASHER 0250 REGULAR BLKZ
32 35 FLAT WASHER 0375 REGULAR BLKZ
33 4 FLAT WASHER 0500 WIDE BLKZ
34 4 FLAT WASHER 0500 REGULAR BLKZ
35 6 FLAT WASHER 0313 REGULAR BLKZ
36 3 PHILLIPS SCREW #10-24x1
37 2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.375-16x3
38 1 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.375-16x5
39 25 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.375-16x0.75
40 2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.500-13x5.25
41 2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.3125-18x2.5
42 4 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.3125-
18x0.75
43 2 THREADED STUD 0.500-13x9.5
44 6 NYLOCK NUT 0.500-13
45 5 NYLOCK NUT 0.375-16
46 1 ROD CABLES ASSEMBLY, PR
47 1 SQUAT CABLES ASSEMBLY, PR
48 1 SEAT LOCKING PIN
49 2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 0.375-16x2.75
50 1 AB CRUNCH CROSSBAR

Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Assembly Manual 5
Hardware Guide
Tools you will need:
You will need the tools listed below to complete the assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home
gym. If you don’t have these tools, you can find them at any hardware or department store.
• 7/16" Combination Wrench
• 9/16" Combination Wrench
• Adjustable Wrench
• Socket Wrench Set
• Phillips Screw Driver
• Flat Blade Screw Driver
• Rubber Mallet
• Utility Knife
• Scissors
• Hex wrenches (included)
Hardware card layout (NOTE: Drawings not to scale.)
43
44
39 36 31 32
35 42 45
Cable End Stop Ball
Snap Hook
5/16” Hex Wrench
33
48
49
38
41
37
40
7/32” Hex Wrench
3/16” Hex Wrench
34
39

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Assembly Guide
Step 1 Base Frame Assembly
Parts:
• Base Frame • Right Frame Rail
• Left Frame Rail • Rear Cross Member
Hardware:
• 6Button Head Screws ( 3/8" X 3/4")
• 6Flat Washers (3/8")
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
1-1 Lay all parts on floor as
shown.
1-2 Insert Frame Rail
connectors into the
Base Frame and
Rear Cross Member.
Secure with screws
and washers as shown.
Finger tighten screws
at this time.
Step 2 Lower Lat Tower Assembly
Parts:
• Lower Lat Tower Frame
• Rod Box with Power Rod®Pack
Hardware:
• 3Phillips Screws (#10 X 1")
• 3Flat Washers (1/4")
Tool: Phillips Screw Driver
2-1 Lay parts on floor as shown.
Firmly slide Rod Box into Lower
Lat Tower Frame.
2-2 Fasten the Rod Box to the
Lower Lat Tower Frame with
screws and washers as shown.
Tighten screws until snug. Self Threading
Screws
Flat Washers
Rod Box w/ Rods
Lower Lat Tower Frame
Rear Cross
Member
Right Frame Rail
Button Head Screw
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Base Frame
Button Head Screw
Left Frame Rail Button Head Screw
Flat Washer

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Assembly Guide
Step 3 Install Lower Lat Tower Assembly
Parts:
• Lower Lat Tower Assembly
• Base Frame Assembly
Hardware:
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 2 Flat Washers (3/8")
Tool: 7/32” Hex Wrench
3-1 Align the Lower Lat Tower Assembly over
the Base Frame. Push the bottom of the Lower
Lat Tower onto the connector of the Rear Cross
Member as shown.
3-2 Secure Lower Lat Tower Assembly
using screws and washers as shown.
Finger tighten screws at this time.
Step 4 InstallSeat Support Rail
Parts:
• Seat Support Rail
• Base Frame Assembly
Hardware:
• 2Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 2Flat Washers (3/8")
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
4-1 Slide the bottom of the Seat Support
Rail onto the Base Frame connector
as shown.
4-2 Slide the top of the Seat Support
Rail onto the Lower Lat Tower
Assembly connector as shown.
Secure using screws and washers
as shown.
Finger tighten screws at this time.
Base Frame
Assembly
Button
Head
Screw
Flat
Washer
Base Frame/
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly
Seat Support Rail
Flat
Washer
Button
Head
Screw
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly

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Step 5 InstallSquat Pulley Frame
Parts:
• Left Squat Pulley Frame
• Right Squat Pulley Frame
• Main Assembly
• 2 Slider Pulleys w/o Decal
• Left Squat Frame Connector
• Right Squat Frame Connector
Hardware:
• 1Button Head Screw (3/8" X 5")
• 1Nylock Nut (3/8")
• 6Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 8Washers (3/8")
Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench & Adjustable
or Socket Wrench
5-1 Place one Squat Pulley Frame on each side
of the Seat Support Rail as shown, and align
the top screw holes. Secure using a 3/8" X
5" screw, washer and nut in the top hole as
shown in Detail 5a.
5-2 Install screws and washers through the
bottom holes of each Squat Pulley Frame
into the Support Rail as shown in Detail 5a.
5-3 Slide one Slider Pulley onto the free end
of the Left Squat Pulley Frame as shown in
Detail 5b. Lock the pulley in position near
the Support Rail.
5-4 Slide the Left Squat Frame Connector onto
the end of the Left Frame Rail and the Left
Squat Pulley Frame.
5-5 Install screws and washers to secure the
Squat Frame Connector to the Squat Pulley
Frame and the Frame Rail as shown in
Detail 5b.
5-6 Repeat Steps 5-3 through 5-5 for the Right
Squat Pulley Frame.
Button
Head Screw
Flat
Washer
Nylock
Nut
Left Squat
Pulley Frame
Flat
Washers
Button Head
Screws
5" Button
Head Screw
Assembly Guide
3/4" Button
Head Screw
Flat
Washer
Left Squat
Pulley Frame
Slider Pulley
Detail 5a
Detail 5b
Slider Pulley
Flat
Washer
Left Squat Frame
Connector
Flat Washer
Button
Head Screw
Left Frame
Rail
Right Squat
Pulley Frame
Left Squat Frame
Connector
Right Squat
Frame Connector
Detail
5a
Detail
5b
Slider Pulley

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Step 7 Install Slider Pulleys
Parts:
• 2 Slider Pulleys w/ Decal
• Main Assembly
Tools: 3/16 Hex Wrench
7-1 Install a Slider Pulley onto each Pulley
Arm as shown.
7-2 Choose any of the four holes to secure.
Slider Pulley w/
Cable Assembly
Slider Pulley w/
Cable Assembly
Flat Washer
Threaded
Stud
Nylock Nut
Nylock Nut
Flat Washer
Assembly Guide
Step 6 Install Pulley Arms
Parts:
• Right Pulley Arm
• Left Pulley Arm
• Main Assembly
Hardware:
• 4 Washers (3/8")
•4 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
•2Threaded Studs (1/2" X 9 1/2")
• 4Nylock Nuts (1/2")
• 4Washers (1/2")
Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench, Rubber Mallet
6-1 Slide Left and Right Pulley Arms
onto the connectors on the base
frame as shown.
6-2 Secure Pulley Arms to Base Frame
using 3/8” screws and washers as
shown.
Finger tighten screws
at this time.
6-3 Align the two holes in the Pulley Arms with
those in the Lower Lat Tower Assembly and
secure using threaded studs, 1/2” washers and
nuts as shown.
Left Pulley Arm
Right Pulley Arm
Base Frame &
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly
Flat Washer
Button Head
Screw

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Step 9 Leg Extension Assembly
Parts:
• Leg Extension Backbone
• 2 Chrome Tubes
• 4 Foam Rollers
• 4 End Caps
Tool: Rubber Mallet
9-1 Insert Chrome Tubes through
the upper hole and one of
the lower holes in the Leg
Extension. (Select hole for your
comfort level.)
9-2 Slide Foam Rollers onto the
Chrome Tubes and secure with
end caps. A rubber mallet may
be needed to secure the end
caps.
NOTE: The Leg Extension may be adjusted
during workout to best suit your height
and personal preferences.
Step 8 Seat Assembly
Parts:
• Seat Backbone
• Seat Bottom
Hardware:
• 4Button Head Screws (5/16" X 3/4")
• 4Washers (5/16")
Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench
8-1 Install the Seat Backbone to the
underside of the Seat Pad using
screws and washers as shown.
Button Head
Screws
Flat Washers
Seat Backbone
Seat Bottom
Leg Extension
Backbone
End Caps
Foam Rollers
Chrome Tubes
Assembly Guide
Lock Knob

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Step 10 Install Leg Extension
Assembly
Parts:
• Leg Extension Assembly
• Lock Knob
• Seat Assembly
10-1 Insert Leg Extension
Backbone into open end of
Seat Backbone as shown.
10-2 Align one hole of the Leg
Extension with the hole in
the Seat Backbone to fit your
height and secure with the
Lock Knob as shown.
Lock Knob
Seat
Backbone
Leg
Extension
Backbone
Assembly Guide
Step 11 Install Seat Back Pad
Note: The back of the Seat Back Pad has two
pairs of holes. Select the appropriate
set based on your height.
Parts:
• Seat Back Pad
• Main Assembly
Hardware:
• 2Button Head Screws (5/16" X 2 1/2")
• 2Washers (5/16")
Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench
11-1 Position Seat Back Pad against the
Seat Support Rail and align the
screw holes for your height with
those on the Seat Support Rail.
11-2 Secure Seat Back Pad to the Seat
Support Rail using screws and
washers as shown.
Button Head Screw
Washer
Seat Back
Seat Support
Rail
Seat Back
Seat Support Rail

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Step 12 Install Seat Assembly
Parts:
• Seat Assembly
• Seat Locking Pin
• Main Assembly
12-1 Align the top two hooks on the Seat
Backbone with one of the pairs of pins
on the Seat Support Rail, as shown in
Detail 12a.
12-2 Tip seat front up and slide
hooks onto pins. Rotate seat down and
back to use.
12-3 Slide the Seat Locking Pin through
the holes in the Seat Backbone hooks
to secure the seat assembly on the Seat
Support Rail as shown in Figure 12b.
Note: Reverse procedure to remove seat.
Seat
Backbone
Seat Support
Rail
Assembly Guide
Seat Locking
Pin
Seat Locking
Pin installed
Detail 12b - Back View
Detail 12a

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Step 14 Ab Crunch Station Assembly
Parts:
• Ab Crunch Bracket
• Ab Cross Bar
Hardware (1:1):
• 2Button Head Screws (3/8" X 2 3/4")
• 4Washers (3/8")
• 2 Nylock Nuts 3/8 -16
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
14-1 Attach the Ab Cross Bar to the Ab Crunch
Bracket as shown. Tighten all hardware.
from this step.
Assembly Guide
Ab Bracket
Ab Lat Cross Bar
Flat Washer
Lock Nut
Button Head Screw
Step 13 Upper Lat Tower Assembly
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower
• Lat Cross Bar
• Rear Lat Crossmember
Hardware:
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3")
• 2 Washers (3/8")
• 2 Nylock Nuts (3/8”)
• 2 Button Head Screws (1/2" X 5 1/4")
• 2 Wide Washers (1/2")
• 2 Nylock Nuts (1/2”)
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench and Adjustable Wrench
13-1 Align the two holes on the Lat Cross Bar with
those on the Upper Lat Tower as shown.
13-2 Attach using 3/8” screws, washers and nuts as
shown.
Note: Do not tighten hardware at this time.
13-3 Align the bracket on the Rear Lat Crossmember
with the bolt on the Upper Lat Tower as shown.
13-4 Attach using 1/2” screws, washers and nuts as
shown.
13-5 Tighten all hardware from this step.
3/8" Button
Head Screw
3/8" Washer
Lat Cross Bar
Upper Lat
Tower
3/8" Nut
1/2"
Washer 1/2" Button
Head Screw
1/2" Nut

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Step 15 Install Upper Lat Tower Assembly,
Ab Crunch Station and Lat Pulley
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower Assembly
• Ab Crunch Station
• Lat Pulley Housing
• Main Assembly
Hardware:
• 5Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 5Flat Washers (3/8")
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
15-1 Slide the Upper Lat Tower Assembly onto the
Lower Lat Tower as shown.
15-2 Place the Ab Crunch Bracket against back of the
Lat Tower Assembly. Align the bolt holes on the
Ab Crunch Bracket’s side flaps with the lower bolt
holes on the sides of the Lat Tower.
15-3 To attach the Ab Crunch Station to the Lat
Tower, install a 3/4” screw and washer through
the upper bolt hole on the Ab Crunch Station
into the back of the Lat Tower as shown in Detail
15a. Secure the Ab Crunch Station to the sides of
the Lat Tower with 2 screws and washers as shown
in Detail 15a.
15-4 Remove the plastic cap from the end of the the
long bolt already installed in the back of the Lat
Pulley/Housing. Finger tighten the bolt–it will be
removed and reinstalled during Step 17 and 18.
15-5 Position the Lat Pulley Housing bracket against
the Lat Tower, over the Ab Crunch Station. Align
the bolt holes as shown in Figure 15b.
15-6 Place one washer over the end of each screw.
Attach the Lat Pulley Housing to the Lat Tower by
installing the screws loosely into the aligned holes
as shown in Figure 15b.
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
Ab Bracket on
Lat Tower
Assembly Guide
Detail
15a
Figure 15b
Figure 15a
Lat Pulley Housing
Long Bolt
Flat Washer
Button Head Screw
Washer

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Assembly Guide
Step 16 Cable and Pulley Routing – Overview
The figure below shows all Pulleys on the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym. Subsequent images show how
to connect and route each of the Cables through the Pulleys. (The Ab Crunch Station is not shown for
clarity.) Connecting the Cables is much easier with a second persn assisting you.
All references to the right or left of the machine are from the viewpoint of standing in front of the
machine facing the seat.
10
10
6
6
8
83
3
2
2
4
4
5
5
1
1
7
7
Center Line of Machine Center Line of Machine
Center Line of Machine
9
9
SQUAT/ARM
LEFT CABLE
(Cable wrapped
around 6 Pulley)
SQUAT/ARM
RIGHT CABLE
(Cable wrapped
around 6 Pulley)
Front
Rear
LEFT ROD
CABLE
(Cable wrapped
around 1 Pulley)
RIGHT ROD
CABLE
(Cable wrapped
around 1 Pulley)

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Assembly Guide
Step 17 Cable and Pulley Routing – Prepare Cables to be installed to the Lat Pulley
Housing
Locate the following items on the Lat Pulley Housing assembly:
• (2) Pulleys – already installed, labeled as item 2 in figure
• 3/8” X 4 1/2” Hex Head Bolt – installed
• 3/8” Washer – already installed
Note: Connectingthe Cables is much easier with a second persn assisting you.
17-1 Remove the 4 1/2” Bolt and Washer from the back of the Lat Pulley Housing, and set safely aside for Step 18.
17-2 The 2 Pulleys will slide down and out of the housing without the hex bolt holding them in place.
Unwrap the Right Pulley Cable on the Right Frame Rail. Thread the cable beneath and then over one
Lat Pulley (2), following the arrows shown in Figure 20 and holding the cable tightly where indicated.
17-3 Repeat for the Left Pulley Cable (on the Left Frame Rail), without loosening your grip on the Right
Pulley Cable.
2
2
1
1