Bowflex ULTIMATE 2 User manual

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The Bowflex Ultimate®2
Assembly Instructions
000-4300-092308C
(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.
Assembly Guide Table of Contents
Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device .2
Before You Start .....................................................5
Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......6
Parts List..................................................................7
Tools You Will Need.............................................15
Hardware Chart ....................................................16
Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym .....17
Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......35
Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Accessories
Squat Attachment............................................41
Leg Extension..................................................43
Leg Extension Seat .........................................44
Preacher Curl ..................................................44
Bench...............................................................45
Ab Crunch Attachment ..................................45
DVD Player ......................................................46

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Bowflex Ultimate®2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum
NOTICE: This Addendum provides important instructions for securing the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Home
Gym Seat Rail to the Seat Rail Securing Device. Be aware that the Owner’s and Assembly
Manuals refer to the Seat Rail Securing Device as the "Squat Holder" and/or "rail securing
device".
If you need assistance, please call Bowflex®Customer Service at 1-800-628-8458.
WARNING Failure to secure the Seat Rail Securing Device into
the Seat Rail may cause injury.
It is important to latch the Seat Rail Securing Device into the Seat Rail
before performing the following exercises:
• StandingLatRow
• StandingBicepsCurl(withpulleys)
• Squat
• Lunge
• StandingCalfPress
• WideSquat
Part A
Latch the Seat Rail Securing Device
Step 1: Remove the Seat Back
Step 2: Lock the Sliding Seat
2-1 SeatmustbelockedattheendoftheSeatRail.
2-2 Makesurethattheslidingseatlockhandleisinthelockedposition
(Figure1).
Step 3: Lift the Seat Rail
3-1 BendatthekneesandgrabtheSeatRailwithonehandandthe
lockedSlidingSeatwithyourotherhand(Figure2).
3-2 UseyourlegstolifttheSeatRail(Figure3).
(Part A continued on page 2)
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Bowflex Ultimate®2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum
Figure 7
Part A (continued)
Step 4: Latch the Seat Rail Securing Device
4-1 Insert the Seat Rail Securing Device into the hole in the Seat Rail
untilitclicks(Figures4,5,6).
Step 5: Make sure that the Seat Rail is secured.
5-1 StandtothesideofthemachinebaseandSeatRail.
WARNINGDonotstandonthebasebelowtheSeatRailwhenyou
pull on it. This may cause injury.
5-2 PulldownontheSeatRailtomakesurethattheSeatRailSecuring
Deviceissecured(Figure7).
Seat Rail
Securing
Device
Seat Rail

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Bowflex Ultimate®2 Seat Rail Securing Device Addendum
Figure 8
Figure 9
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Figure 12
Part B
Release the Seat Rail Securing Device
Step 1: Secure the Seat Rail Securing Device
1-1 Withyourinsidefootonthemachinebase,holdtheSeatRailwith
onehandandpushyourshoulderintoitlightly(Figure8).
1-2 ContinuetoholdtheSeatRailwithonehandandyourshoulder.Use
yourfreehandtounlocktheSeatRailSecuringDevice(Figures8
and9)untilitreleases(Figure10).
Step 2: Lower the Seat Rail
2-1 WhentheSeatRailSecuringDevicereleases,usebothhandsto
holdontotheSeatRail(Figure11).
2-2 Usebothhandstocarefullylowertheseatdownintothehorizontal
position(Figure12).
WARNINGDonotstandonthebasebelowtheSeatRailwhenyou
lower it. This may cause injury.
WARNINGAlwaysusebothhandstoliftandlowertheSeatRail.
BendatthekneeswhenliftingorsettingdowntheSeatRail.
Failuretouseproperliftingtechniquesmaycauseinjury.

5Before You Start
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.
NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES WRAPPED AND BAGGED UNTIL YOUR
BOWFLEX ULTIMATE®2 IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

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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

7Box Contents / Parts List
BOX 1
Box 1 Contents
Reference # Qty. Description
1   1  210lb.RodPack
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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
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9Box 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
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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(RodBoxRetainerislocatedonhardwarecard)
26   1  ChestBar
16
23
17
26
21
19
20
24
22
25
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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
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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
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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
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15 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):
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
NOTE: THE ROD BOX RETAINER (WITH 2 PRE-INSTALLED
SCREWS) IS LOCATED ON THE HARDWARE CARD.

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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
oor,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
Cap Screw
Plastic Plug Cover (H)
Cable Retainer Pin
Plastic Handle
To p
Plastic Handle
Bottom
Plastic Plug Cover (N)
Nut #10
Plastic Plug Cover (N)
HollowTube
2 5.27 Cable Retainer Pins
Plastic Plug Cover (H)

19 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