Bowflex Motivator 2 User manual

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The Bowflex®Motivator®2
Home Gym
Assembly Instructions

Get To Know Your Bowflex®Motivator®2 Home Gym
Congratulations
Congratulations on your commitment to improving your health and fitness! With the Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym, you have everything
you need to exceed all of your physical fitness, strength and health expectations!
The Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym’s exceptional resistance and quality is unmatched by any other single piece of home fitness equipment
available. You will not believe the amazing results your body will get with the Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym!
With all of the fitness choices available today, finding the best workout equipment for your needs can be confusing. Everyone at Nautilus
would like to congratulate you and thank you for selecting the Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym.
The Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym is the best home fitness product available, and you’re just about to prove it to yourself.
Before You Assemble
Select where you are going to locate your Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym carefully. The best place for your Bowflex® Motivator® 2
home gym is on a hard, level surface. For best results, assemble your Bowflex® Motivator® 2 home gym in the location where you intend to
use it. For safe operation of the Bowflex®Motivator®2 home gym, allow a workout area of at least 8’4” x 6’6” (2.6 m x 2.0 m) of
free space.
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly of the Bowflex® Motivator® 2 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® Motivator® 2 home gym, turn bolts or nuts toward
the right to tighten and left to loosen. Or you can remember the mnemonic: “Righty tighty, lefty loosey.”
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Parts List*
Item #: Qty: Description:
1 1 Lower Lat Tower
2 1 Seat Rail w/Seat Bracket
3 1 Base Platform
4 1 Chest Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
5 1 Upper Lat Tower
6 1 Lat Cross Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
7 2 Hand Grip w/Ankle Cuff
8 1 50” Lat Bar
9 1 Seat Cushion
10 1 Leg Extension w/Cable
11 1 Bench Cushion
12 1 Leg Extension Cross Tube
13 1 Leg Press Belt
14 2 Face Plate Back Panel
15 1 Face Plate
16 1 210# Rod Pack
17 4 Leg Extension Tube End Plugs
18 4 Leg Extension Foam Rollers
19 1 Threaded Knob
20 2 Leg Extension Roller Tubes
21 1 Rod Box Mount
Tools You Will Need
3/16” Hex Key for 5/16” Button Head Screws:
7/32” Hex Key for 3/8” Button Head Screws:
Wrench (9/16”) or Adjustable Wrench (both not provided):
Phillips Head Screwdriver (not provided):
NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES WRAPPED AND BAGGED UNTIL YOUR
BOWFLEX® MOTIVATOR® 2 HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Parts List & Tools You Will Need
Shipping Box Weight and Contents:
Box 1: Shipping weight: 15 lbs. [6.8kg.]
210# Rod Pack
Assembly/Owner’s Manual
Box 2: Shipping weight: 57 lbs. [26 kg.]
Seat Rail w/ Seat Bracket
50” Lat Bar
Seat Cushion
Leg Extension w/ Cable
Bench Cushion
Leg Extension Cross Tube
Leg Press Belt
Box 3: Shipping weight: 66 lbs. [30 kg.]
Hardware Bag (See Hardware Guide for complete list.)
Lower Lat Tower
Chest Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
Upper Lat Tower
Lat Cross Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
Hand Grip w/Ankle Cuff
Face Plate Back Panel
Face Plate
Leg Extension Tube End Plugs
Leg Extension Foam Rollers
Threaded Knob
Leg Extension Roller Tubes
Rod Box Mount
Box 4: Shipping weight: 36 lbs. [16.5 kg.]
Assembled Unit Weight: 141lbs. [64 kg.]
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Item #: A
Qty: 8
Descr:
Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X .75”)
Item #: B
Qty: 2
Descr: Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 2.25”)
Item #: C
Qty: 2
Descr: Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 2.75”)
Item #: E
Qty: 2
Descr: Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 4”)
Item #: F
Qty: 1
Descr: Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 4.5”)
Item #: G
Qty: 2
Descr: Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 5”)
Item #: H
Qty: 8
Descr: Button Head Screw
(5/16” X .75”)
Item #: J
Qty: 3
Descr: Self Threading
Screw (#10 X 1”)
Item #: K
Qty: 4
Descr: Self Threading
Screw (#10 X .75”)
Item #: M
Qty: 8
Descr: Washer (5/16”)
Item #: L
Qty: 27
Descr: Washer (3/8”)
Item #: I
Qty: 8
Descr: Nylock Nut
(3/8”)
Item #: N
Qty: 3
Descr: Washer (1/4”)
Item #: D
Qty: 2
Descr:
Button Head
Screw
(3/8” X 3”)
Hardware Guide (1:1 scale)
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STEP 2
Parts:
• Base Assembly (from Step 1)
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
2-1 Rotate the Base Assembly onto one side.
2-2 Install the hardware and COMPLETELY
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE FROM
STEPS 1 & 2.
Lower Lat
Tower
Washer
Base
Platform
Button Head
Screw
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X .75”) 2 Washers (3/8”)
4 Washers (3/8”) 2 Nylock Nuts (3/8”)
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X 4”)
Hardware (1:1):
Hardware (1:1):
Washer
Base
Assembly
Button Head
Screw
Nylock Nut
Washer
STEP 1
Parts:
• Base Platform
• Lower Lat Tower
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
1-1 Secure the Lower Lat Tower to the
Base Platform.
1-2 DONOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN HARDWARE.
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STEP 3
Parts:
• Base Assembly (from Step 2)
• Chest Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
3-1 Place the Chest Bar against the
Base Assembly.
3-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
3-3 DONOT UNWRAP THE CABLES FROM
THE PULLEYS.
STEP 4
Parts:
• Seat Rail w/Seat Bracket
• Seat Cushion
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
4-1 Place the Seat Cushion onto the floor.
4-2 Position the Seat Rail/Seat Bracket onto the Seat
Cushion.
4-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
Washer
Button Head
Screw
Seat Rail w/
Seat Bracket
Seat Cushion
4 Button Head Screws (5/16” X .75”) 4 Washers (5/16”)
Base
Assembly Chest Bar
w/Pulleys &
Cables
Washer
Button Head
Screw
Nylock
Nut
Washer
Hardware (1:1):
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X 5”) 4 Washers (3/8”) 2 Nylock
Nuts (3/8”)
Hardware (1:1):
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STEP 5
Parts:
• Leg Extension
• Leg Extension Cross Tube
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
5-1 Place the Leg Extension over the
Leg Extension Tube.
5-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
5-3 DONOT UNWRAP THE CABLES FROM
THE PULLEY.
STEP 6
Parts:
• Seat Rail Assembly (from Step 4)
• Leg Extension Assembly (from Step 5)
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
6-1 Position the Seat Rail Assembly against the
Leg Extension Assembly.
6-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
6-3 DONOT UNWRAP THE CABLES FROM
THE PULLEY.
Washer
Button Head Screw
Leg Extension
Cross Tube
Leg Extension
Nylock
Nut
Leg Extension
Assembly
Seat Rail
Assembly
Washer
Button Head
Screw
Nylock Nut
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X 2.75”) 3 Washers (3/8”) 1 Nylock Nut (3/8”)
Washer
4 Washers (3/8”) 2 Nylock Nuts (3/8”)
Washer
Hardware (1:1):
Hardware (1:1):
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X 3”)
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STEP 8
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower
• Lat Tower Cross Bar w/Pulleys & Cables
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
8-1 Place the Upper Lat Tower against the
Lat Cross Bar.
8-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
8-3 DONOT UNWRAP THE CABLES FROM
THE PULLEYS.
Seat Rail
Assembly
Washer
Button Head
Screw
Nylock Nut
Base
Assembly
Threaded Knob
Washer
Button Head
Screw
Upper Lat
Tower
Lat Cross Bar
w/Pulleys &
Cables
2 Washers (3/8”) 1 Nylock Nut (3/8”)
2 Washers (3/8”)
1 Button Head Screw (3/8” X 4.5”)
Washer
2 Button Head Screws (3/8” X 2.25”)
Hardware (1:1):
Hardware (1:1):
STEP 7
Parts:
• Seat Rail Assembly (from Step 6)
• Base Assembly (from Step 3)
• Threaded Knob
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
7-1 Remove tie wrap holding the Seat Rail
pivot bushings.
7-2 Place the Seat Rail Assembly under the
Base Assembly.
7-3 Install hardware and tighten so the Seat Rail pivots freely.
7-4 Install the Threaded Knob.
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STEP 9
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower Assembly (from Step 8)
• Base Assembly (from Step 7)
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
9-1 Insert the Upper Lat Tower Assembly into the Lower Lat
Tower.
9-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
STEP 10
Parts:
• Face Plate
• 2 Face Plate Back Panels
• Base Assembly (from Step 9 )
Tool:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
10-1 Place the Face Plate against the
Lower Lat Tower.
10-2 Position both Face Plate Back Panels
against the Lower Lat Tower and around
the Rod Box.
10-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
Upper Lat
Tower
Assembly
Base
Assembly
Washer
Button
Head
Screw
6 Washers (3/8”)6 Button Head Screws (3/8” X .75”)
4 Self Threading Screws (#10 X .75”)
Hardware (1:1):
Hardware (1:1):
Lower Lat
Tower
Base
Assembly
Face Plate
Face Plate
Back Panel
Self
Threading
Screw
Rod Box
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STEP 11
Parts:
• 210# Rod Box
• Rod Box Mount
Tool:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
11-1 Lay the 210# Rod Box onto one side. Place
the Rod Box Mount onto the bottom of the Rod Box.
11-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
STEP 12
Parts:
• 210# Rod Box Assembly (from Step 11)
• Base Assembly (from Step 10)
Tool:
• Hex Key (3/16”)
12-1 Slide the Rod Box Assembly into the
Rod Box.
12-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
210# Rod Box
Self Threading Screw
Rod Box Mount
Base Platform
Assembly
Rod Box
Assembly
Button Head Screw
3 Self Threading Screws (#10 X 1”) 3 Washers (1/4”)
Hardware (1:1):
Washer
Washer
4 Button Head Screws (5/16” X .75”)
Hardware (1:1):
Rod Box
4 Washers (5/16”)
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STEP 13
Parts:
• 4 Leg Extension Foam Rollers
• 4 Leg Extension Tube End Plugs
• 2 Leg Extension Roller Tubes
• Base Assembly (from Step 12)
13-1 Insert the Leg Extension Roller Tubes
through the Leg Extension Tubes.
13-2 Slide the Leg Extension Foam Rollers
onto the Tubes.
13-3 Plug the Tube Ends with the Leg
Extension Tube End Plugs.
STEP 14
Parts:
• Bench Cushion
• Base Assembly (from Step 13)
14-1 Place the Bench Cushion onto the Seat Rail and
Seat Bracket.
14-2 MAKE CERTAIN TO COMPLETELY
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE
BEFORE CONNECTING THE
CABLES TO THE POWER ROD® UNIT.
Leg Extension
Tube End Plugs
Leg Extension
16 1/2”Roller Tubes
Leg Extension
Foam Rollers
Base
Assembly
Bench Cushion
Base
Assembly
Leg Extension
15 3/4”Roller Tubes
Seat Rail &
Seat Bracket
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Connect the Cables – A
Connect cables to Power Rod® unit, chest bar and hand
grips:
Parts:
• 2 Hand Grips w/Ankle Cuffs
A-1 Unwrap the Cables from the Chest Bar.
A-2 “Hook” the Rod Hooks to the Power Rod® unit.
A-3 Connect the Hand Grips to the Snap Hooks.
Connect the Cables – B
Connect cables from chest bar and lat cross bar
to hand grips or 50” lat bar:
Parts:
• 2 Hand Grips w/Ankle Cuff
• 50” Lat Bar
B-1 Unwrap the Cables from the Lat Cross Bar.
B-2 Connect the Snap Hooks from the Chest Bar
to the Cables on the Lat Cross Bar.
B-3 Connect the Hand Grips or 50” Lat Bar to
the Snap Hooks from the Lat Cross Bar.
Base Platform
Assembly
Rod Hooks
Power Rods
Snap
Hooks
Hand Grips
w/Ankle Cuff
Chest Bar
Base Platform
Assembly
Lat Cross Bar
Snap
Hooks
Hand Grips
w/Ankle Cuff
Snap Hooks
50” Lat Bar
Chest Bar
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Connect the Cables – C
Connect cables from chest bar to leg extension:
C-1 Unwrap the Cables from the Leg Extension.
C-2 Connect the Snap Hooks from the Chest Bar
to the Leg Extension Cables.
Base Platform
Assembly
Snap
Hooks
Leg
Extension
Cable
Chest Bar
Connect the Cables – D
Connect cables from chest bar to leg press belt:
Parts:
• Leg Press Belt
D-1 Remove the Bench Cushion.
D-2 Connect the Snap Hooks from the Chest Bar
to the Leg Press Belt.
Base Platform
Assembly
Snap
Hooks
Leg Press
Belt
Chest Bar
Bench
Cushion
CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully
completed assembly of your Bowflex® Motivator®2 home
gym! Please inspect your machine to ensure
that all fasteners are tight and everything is properly
assembled. Review all warnings that are affixed to
the machine.
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This manual is written and designed
by industry professionals. If you
have any questions regarding your
Bowflex®Motivator®2 home gym
or any instructions found in this manual,
please call 1-800-NAUTILUS
(1-800-628-8458) for assistance.