Bowflex ULTIMATE 2 User manual

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The Bowflex Ultimate®2
Assembly Instructions
PN 000-4300 Rev C (8/15/06)
(Shown with optional accessories)

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Congratulations
Congratulations on your commitment to improving your
health and fitness! With the Bowflex Ultimate
®
2 home
gym, you have everything you need to exceed all of your
physical fitness, strength and health expectations!
The Bowflex Ultimate®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 Ultimate®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 Ultimate®2 home gym.
The Bowflex Ultimate®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
Ultimate®2 home gym carefully. The best place for
your home gym is on a hard, level surface. For best
results, assemble your home gym in the location where
you intend to use it. Allow a workout area of at least
8’4”L x 6’6”W (2.6m L x 2m W) of free space for safe
operation of the Bowflex Ultimate®2 home gym.
A minimum of 7’4” of ceiling height will be required to
assemble your Bowflex Ultimate®2 home gym.
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly
of the Bowflex Ultimate®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 Ultimate®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.”
Assembly Guide Table of Contents
Before You Start .....................................................1
Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......2
Parts List..................................................................3
Tools You Will Need...............................................7
Hardware Chart ......................................................8
Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym .......9
Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......26
Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Accessories
Squat Attachment............................................32
Leg Extension..................................................34
Leg Extension Seat .........................................35
Preacher Curl ..................................................35
Bench...............................................................36
Ab Crunch Attachment ..................................36
DVD Player ......................................................37
Before You Start

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Bowflex Ultimate®2 Parts Reference Guide
Lat Bar
Lat Bar Rests
Pulley Frame
Rod Hook
Bench
Vertical Main Frame
Seat
Seat Rail
Cable
Rod Box
Adjustable
Pulley System
Pulley
Hand Grip/
Ankle Cuff
Standing/Squat Platform
Spring Lock
Seat Pin
Leg Extension/
Leg Curl Attachment
Squat
Attachment Preacher Curl
Attachment
Ab Curl
Attachment
(optional)
Preacher Curl
Attachment

3Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 1
Box 1 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
1 1 210 lb. Rod Pack
1

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Box Contents / Parts List
Box 2 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
2 1 Rear Base Assembly
3 1 Right Squat Assembly Handlebar
4 1 Left Squat Assembly Handlebar
5 1 Squat Frame
6 2 Squat Assembly Pad
7 1 Front Plastic Cover
8 1 Right Rear Plastic Cover
9 1 Left Rear Plastic Cover
BOX 2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

5Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 3
Box 3 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
10 1 Front Base Assembly
11 1 Front Base Plate
12 1 Front Handle Assembly
13 2 Single Pulley Assembly With Two Cheeks
14 2 Leg Extension Pulley Bracket
10
14
13
11
12

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Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 4
Box 4 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
15 2 Side Plate
16 2 Floating Pulley assembly
17 2 Single Pulley Assembly With Two Cheeks
18 2 Pulley
19 2 Pulley Slider
20 1 Cross Brace
21 1 Washer Plate
22 1 Squat Holder
23 1 Right Lower Upright
24 1 Left Lower Upright
25 1 Rod Box
26 1 Chest Bar
16
23
17
26
21
19
20
24
22
25
18
15

7Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 5
Box 5 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
27 1 Lat Pull Down Bar
28 1 Bench
29 4 Plastic Foot
30 2 Grip Ankle Cuff
31 2 Hand Grip
32 2 Foot Harness
33 1 Foot Harness Instructions
34 1 Seat Rail With Sliding Seat
35 2 Hardware Cards
36 1 Rowing Belt
28
29
27
36
33
32
30
34
35
31

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Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 6
Box 6 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
37 1 Top Plate
38 1 Right Lat Boom
39 1 Left Lat Boom
40 1 Lat Bar With Pulley Sliders
41 1 Rear Pulley Frame
42 1 Face Plate
43 1 Left Upper Lat Upright
44 1 Right Upper Lat Upright
41
37
39
38
40
42
43
44

9Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 7
Box 7 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
45 1 Leg Extension Seat Frame
46 1 Leg Extension Seat Pad
47 1 Preacher Curl Pad
48 1 Hardware Bag
49 1 Preacher Curl Bar
50 1 Preacher Curl Frame
51 2 Roller Pad
52 1 Leg Extension Assembly
53 1 Webbing With Steel Rings
54 1 Leg Extension Roller Shaft
48
49
46
47
45
51
50
52
54
53

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Box Contents / Parts List
Ab Box
Ab Box Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
55 1 Ab Crunch Middle pad
56 1 Ab Crunch Handle Bar
57 1 Hardware Bag
58 1 Ab Crunch Roller Shaft
59 1 Ab Crunch Pivot Arm
60 1 Ab Crunch Frame
61 1 Ab Cable Hook
62 1 Ab Crunch Back Pad
63 2 Ab Cruch Roller Pads
63
58
55
56
61
60
59
62
57

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Tools You Will Need
Hex Wrenches Are Provided in the Box
3/16” Hex Key for 5/16” Pan Head Allen Bolts :
7/32” Hex Key for 3/8” Pan Head Allen Bolts :
5/32” Hex Key for #10 Cap Screws :
These Tools Are Not Provided in the Box
Wrench (1/2”), (7/16”), (9/16”) and (3/4”) or Adjustable Wrench
(not provided):
Phillips Head Screwdriver (not provided):
NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES WRAPPED AND BAGGED UNTIL YOUR
BOWFLEX ULTIMATE®2 IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Tools You Will Need

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Hardware Chart (1:1 scale)

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STEP 1
Parts:
• Front Base Platform (Box 3)
• Metal Handle Assembly (Box 3)
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
1-1 Move twist ties and cable ends
up and out of the way.
1-2 Position the Metal Handle Assembly (Label side
up) on the Front Base Platform.
1-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 2 1/4”)
Hardware (1:1):
Metal Handle Assembly
Pan Head Allen Bolt
2 Washers (3/8”)
Cable Ends
Front Base Platform
Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2

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Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2
STEP 2
Parts:
• Handle and Base Assembly (from Step 1)
• Plastic Handle Top and Bottom
• Cable Retainer Pins (Hardware Card)
• Plastic Plug Covers
Tools:
• Hex Key (5/32”)
2-1 Lay the Handle and Base Assembly down on the
floor, remove the Plastic Plug Covers and
separate the Top and Bottom of the Plastic Handle.
2-2 Remove the Twist Ties.
2-3 Feed cables through Metal Handle and position
the Cable End Loop just inside the Hollow Tube.
You may have to slide the Hollow Tube toward
the Front Base to allow cables to reach.
2-4 Insert Cable Retainer Pins through hole and
cable loop. (See Detail A)
2-5 Position Top and Bottom of Plastic Handle.
NOTE:
The hexagonal holes in the left side of the
Handle are shallower than the holes in the right
side. The #10 Nuts go in the deeper hexagonal
holes on the right side of the handle. The right
side can be identified by noting a small hole in
the plastic flange. (See Detail B)
2-6 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
2-7 Install Plastic Plug Covers over hardware.
NOTE: The Plug Covers are marked on the inside with
an “N” or an “H”. To insure proper fit, use the
caps marked with an “N” to cover the nuts
and the caps marked with an “H” to cover the
screw heads.
Hardware (1:1):
2 Cap Screws (#10 X 1”) 2 Nut (#10)
Detail A
Cable Retainer Pin through
hole and Cable End Loop
Front Handle
Detail B
Note small hole in Handle
on Right side
Deeper Hole
2 5.27 Cable Retainer Pins
Cap Screw
Plastic Plug Cover (H)
Cable Retainer Pin
Plastic Handle
Top
Plastic Handle
Bottom
Plastic Plug Cover (N)
Nut #10
Plastic Plug Cover (N)
HollowTube
Plastic Plug Cover (H)

15 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2
STEP 3 – Use two people for this step!
Parts:
• Front Base Assembly
• Rear Base Platform (Box 2)
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
3-1 Remove Wire Ties from Bushings.
3-2 Slide Front Base toward rear base until the
Locking Pins make contact with the side plates.
MAKE SURE the Flanges slide over the Bushings
during this procedure. (See Top Detail View)
3-3 Squeeze the Front Handle to retract the Locking
Pins, lift the handle about 3-4 inches and push
Front Base completely into the Rear Base.
Release the handle and make sure the Locking
Pins protrude through the Side Plates.
3-4 Insert the Button Head Bolt and Washer then
squeeze Front Handle and fold Front Base up to
install Inside Washer and Hex nut. Completely
tighten hardware.
2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 3”) 4 Washers (3/8”)
Hardware (1:1):
2 Nylock Nut (3/8”)
Remove Wire Ties from
Bushings
TOP DETAIL VIEW
Bushings
Make sure Flanges
slide over Bushings
TOP DETAIL VIEW
Slide Front Base
towards Back Base
Until it Contacts Pins
Locking Pin
Pan Head Allen Bolt
Washer
Squeeze Handle and
Fold Front Base up
to install Nylock Nut
and Washer
A
B
CD
Washer
Nylock Nut
Side Plate
Side Plate
Locking Pin
Rear Base
Platform

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Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2
Cable Adjustment (RequiresTwo People)
1. Position the base somewhere between the two
locking positions.
2. Pull the handle until it is in the most compressed
position.
3. Place a 1/4” or adjustable wrench on the Adjusting
Barrel and use a 1/4” or adjustable wrench to loosen
the locking nut. (See Detail B)
4. Rotate the Adjusting Barrel clockwise to increase
the cable tension. The Locking Pins should be as
close to the Side Plates as possible without making
contact. (See Detail A)
5. Test the adjustment by releasing the handle and
rotating the base to a locking hole. Make sure pin
securely engages with the locking hole then pull the
handle and make sure the unit moves freely.
6. Repeat the procedure for both sides if necessary.
7. Tighten Lock Nuts against Adjusting Barrel.
The cables that retract the locking pins may
stretch with use. If the locking pins do not fully
retract or interfere with the side plates, make
the following adjustment.
Pull handle and position base
between the locking positions.
Detail A Detail B
Locking Nut
Adjusting Barrel
Make sure Locking Pin is as close
as possible without making
contact with Side Plate

17 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2
STEP 4
Parts:
• Base Assembly (from step 3)
• Front & Rear Plastic Base Covers (Box 2)
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
4-1 Position Plastic Covers on Front and
Rear Base Platforms.
4-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
9 Pan Head Allen Bolt (1/4” X 1/2”) 9 Washers (1/4”)
Hardware (1:1):
Pan Head Allen Bolt
Washer
Rear Plastic Cover
STEP 5
Parts:
• Base Assembly
• Front Base Plate (Box 3)
• Front Base Feet (4) (Box 5)
Tools:
• Wrench (5/16”) • Phillips Head Screwdriver
5-1 Fold the front base assembly into the
upright position.
5-2 Position the Base Plate and secure with
eight Phillips Head Screws and Washers.
5-3 Position the four Base Feet and secure with
Hex Washer Head Screws. Do not over tighten.
Feet could crack with excess pressure!
5-4 Completely tighten the Base Plate hardware.
Hardware (1:1):
Front Base Plate
Phillips Head Screw
HexWasher Head Screw
Front Base Foot
Washer
8 Self Tapping Screws (#8 X 3/4”) 8 Washers (#8 ) 4 Coach Screws (#10 X 3/4”)
Front Plastic Cover

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Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate®2
STEP 6
Parts:
• Base Assembly
• Rod Box (Box 4)
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
6-1 Leave Base in folded position and tilt forward to
gain access to bottom of Rear Base.
6-2 Place the Rod Box through Rear Base and align
with holes in base frame.
6-3 Install the 4 3/4” screw first to hold the Rod Box in
position then install the four 3/4” screws.
6-4 Install the two #8 x 3/4” screws to secure the rear
base covers. Completely tighten all the hardware.
4 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 3/4”) 5 Washers (3/8”)
Hardware (1:1):
Pan Head Allen
Bolt 3/4”
Washer
Rod Box
Pan Head Allen Bolt
4 3/4”
1 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 4 3/4”)
2 Self Tapping Screws (#8 X 3/4”) 2 Washers (#8)
#8 x 3/4” Self
Tapping Screw
STEP 7 (RequiresTwo People)
Parts:
• Base Assembly
• Rod Pack (Box 1)
Tools:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
7-1 Leave Base in folded position from step 6.
7-2 Have one person align the Rod Pack with the slot
in the Rod Box with the 50 Lb. rods facing down.
7-3 Have second person Install and completely
tighten hardware.
3 Self Tapping Screws (#10 X 1”)
Hardware (1:1):
Rod Pack
SelfTapping
Screw
Washer
50 Lb. Rods
facing down
Align with slot
in Rod Box
3 Washers (1/4”)

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STEP 8
Parts:
• Lower Lat Tower Uprights (Box 4)
• Squat Holder (Box 4)
• Cross Brace (Box 4)
Tool:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
8-1 Insert Cross Brace and Squat Holder into Lower
Lat Tower Uprights. Make sure the Squat Holder
faces the the front of the Uprights. The label is
on the front and the screw holes are on the back
of the holder.
8-2 Install but do not tighten the hardware until
Step 9.
Hardware (1:1):
Squat Holder
Pan Head Allen
Bolt
2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 3/4”) 2 Washers (3/8”)
8 Washers (3/8”)
Hardware (1:1):
STEP 9
Parts:
• Lower Lat Tower Assembly (from step 8)
• Base Assembly
Tools:
• Hex Key (7/32”)
• Wrench (9/16”) - or Adjustable Wrench
9-1 Place Lower Lat Tower over extrusions on
Base Assembly.
9-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware
from steps 8 and 9.
Pan Head Allen Bolt
3/4”
Lower LatTower
Assembly
Washer
Pan Head Allen Bolt
2 1/2”
Nylock Nut
4 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 3/4”) 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8” X 2 1/2”) 2 Nylock Nuts
(Rod Pack Not Shown
For Clarity)
Label
The Cross Brace is on the
front of the Uprights
Cross Brace
(Do Not TightenThe Hardware ForThis Step Until Step 9 )
Lower LatTower Uprights