Bowflex Xtreme 2 User manual

Assembly Instructions

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The BOWFLEX® Xtreme² TM Home Gym
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Parts and Assembly Tips
Parts List
Item Qty. Description
1 1 STANDING PLATFORM
2 1 RIGHT FRAME RAIL
3 1 LEFT FRAME RAIL
4 1 REAR CROSS BAR
5 1 LOWER LAT TOWER
6 1 ROD BOX WITH POWER RODS®
7 1 SEAT SUPPORT RAIL
8 1 RIGHT SQUAT FRAME RAIL
9 1 LEFT SQUAT FRAME RAIL
10 1 RIGHT SQUAT FRAME FOOT ASSEMBLY
11 1 LEFT SQUAT FRAME FOOT ASSEMBLY
12 1 RIGHT PULLEY ARM
13 1 LEFT PULLEY ARM
14 1 R10 CHEST PULLEY
15 1 L10 CHEST PULLEY
16 1 SEAT PAD
17 1 SEAT BACKBONE
18 1 LOCK KNOB
19 1 LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY
20 2 CHROME ROLLER TUBES
21 4 FOAM ROLLERS
22 4 FOAM ROLLER END CAPS
23 1 CABLE SHROUD
24 1 SEAT BACK PAD
25 1 UPPER LAT TOWER
26 1 FRONT LAT CROSS BAR
27 1 REAR LAT CROSS BAR
28 1 LAT PULLEY HOUSING
29 1 R5 LAT PULLEY (already installed)
30 1 L5 LAT PULLEY (already installed)
31 1 LAT PULLEY SPACER
32 1 R3 & R8 FLOATING PULLEYS (connected unit)
33 1 L3 & L8 FLOATING PULLEYS (connected unit)
34 1 R6 SQUAT PULLEY (SQUAT ARM/LEFT CABLE)
35 1 L6 SQUAT PULLEY (SQUAT ARM/RIGHT CABLE)
36 1 R2 and L2 PULLEYS (already installed)
37 1 R1 ROD PULLEY WITH CABLE
38 1 L1 ROD PULLEY WITH CABLE
Hardware List
Item Qty. Description
A 4 SCREW, 4.2mm X 12mm SHROUD SCREW
B 3 SCREW, #10 X 1" SELF DRILLING
C 2 BOLT, 1/4" X 1/2" SOCKET HEAD CAP
D 4 BOLT, 5/16" X 3/4" HEX HEAD
E 2 BOLT, 5/16" X 2 1/2" HEX HEAD
F 21 BOLT, 3/8" X 3/4" HEX HEAD
G 4 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" HEX HEAD
H 2 BOLT, 3/8" X 3" HEX HEAD
AA 1 BOLT, 3/8" X 4 1/2" HEX HEAD (already installed)
I 1 BOLT, 3/8" X 5" HEX HEAD
J 2 BOLT, 1/2" X 5 1/4" HEX HEAD
K 2 STUD, 1/2" X 9 1/2" THREADED (Labeled Hex Head Bolt)
L 4 WASHER M4
M 3 WASHER 1/4"
N 6 WASHER 5/16"
O 31 WASHER 3/8"
P 4 WASHER 1/2"
Q 4 WASHER 1/2", LARGE OD
R 3 NYLOCK NUT 3/8"
S 6 NYLOCK NUT 1/2"
T 4 CABLE END STOP BALLS, WITH CORE
Accessory List
Item Qty. Description
U 1 SQUAT BAR WITH STRAPS
V 1 LAT PULLDOWN BAR
W 2 HAND GRIPS/ANKLE CUFFS
X 6 SNAP HOOKS
Y 2 HAND GRIPS - 5-WAY
Z 2 ADJUSTABLE SQUAT STRAPS W/ SNAP HOOKS

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Item #: A
Qty.: 4
Descr: 4.2mm X 12mm
Shroud Screw
Item #: B
Qty.: 3
Descr: #10 X 1" Self
Drilling Screw
Item #:C
Qty.: 2
Descr: 1/4" X 1/2"
Socket Head
Cap Bolt
Item #: J
Qty.: 2
Descr: 1/2" X 5 1/4"
Hex Head Bolt
Item #: H
Qty.: 2
Descr: 3/8" X 3" Hex
Head Bolt
Bowflex® Xtreme²TM Home Gym Assembly Hardware
Item #: E
Qty.: 2
Descr: 5/16" X 2 1/2"
Hex Head Bolt
Item #: I
Qty.: 1
Descr: 3/8" X 5" Hex
Head Bolt
Item #: D
Qty.: 4
Descr: 5/16" X 3/4"
Hex Head
Bolt
Item #: F
Qty.: 21
Descr: 3/8" X 3/4" Hex
Head Bolt Item #: K
Qty.: 2
Descr: 1/2" X 9 1/2"
Threaded Stud
Item #: G
Qty.: 4
Descr: 3/8" X 1"
Hex Head Bolt

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Item #: M
Qty.: 3
Descr: 1/4" Flat
Washer
Item #: O
Qty.: 31
Descr: 3/8" Flat
Washer
Item #: N
Qty.: 6
Descr: 5/16" Flat
Washer
Item #: T
Qty.: 4
Descr: Cable End
Stop Ball
Item #: P
Qty.: 4
Descr: 1/2" Flat
Washer
Item #: R
Qty.: 3
Descr: 3/8" Nylock
Nut
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make assembly quick and easy and simplify each process, saving 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® Xtreme²TM 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.”
5. It is recommended that you use two people to assemble your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym.
Tools You Will Need
You will need the following tools to complete the assembly of your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym. If you don’t have these tools,
you can find them at any hardware or department store for a reasonable price.
• 1/2" combination wrench
• 9/16" combination wrench
• 3/4" combination wrench
Unpacking Your Bowflex
Leave all Cables wrapped and bagged until your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym is fully assembled.
Select where you are going to put your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym carefully.
The best place for your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym is on a hard, level surface. Assemble your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym
in the location where you intend to use it, as it does not go through doors easily once fully assembled.
• An adjustable wrench
• Phillips screw driver
• Flat blade screw driver
• Rubber mallet (optional)
• Utility Knife or Scissors
• 3/16" Allen Wrench (included)
Item #: L
Qty.: 4
Descr: M4 Flat
Washer
Item #: S
Qty.: 6
Descr: 1/2" Nylock
Nut
Note: Drawings are actual size
Item #: Q
Qty.: 4
Descr: 1/2" Flat Washer,
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Step 1: Assemble the Base Frame Assembly
Locate the following items:
• Item #1 - Standing Platform
• Item #2 - Right Frame Rail
• Item #3 - Left Frame Rail
• Item #4 - Rear Cross Bar
• Item #F - (6) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (6) 3/8" WashersDo not unwrap cables.
Place the Standing Platform (Item #1) onto the floor, wide
end facing you. Line up and insert the connectors from
the Right Frame Rail (Item #2) into the right side of the
Standing Platform, as shown in Figure 1.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the end of (2) 3/8"
X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #F) - one washer per bolt.
Insert bolts through the holes in the Base Frame and Frame
Rail (see Figure 1). Do not tighten at this time.
Line up the Rear Cross Bar (Item #4) with the Right Frame
Rail. Insert connector from the Frame Rail into the end of
the Cross Bar. Place (1) 3/8" washer over (1) 3/8” X 3/4"
Hex Head Bolt. Loosely insert the bolt into the corresponding
holes in the Rear Cross Bar and Right Frame Rail.
Repeat above process with Left Frame Rail (Item #3).
Do not tighten hardware from Step 1 at this time.
Step 2: Attach Power Rod® Box to the Lower Lat Tower
Locate the following items:
• Item #5 - Lower Lat Tower
• Item #6 - Rod Box with Power Rods®
• Item #B - (3) #10 X 1" Self Drilling Screws
• Item #M - (3) 1/4" Washers
Lay the Rod Box w/ Power Rods® (Item #6) on the floor
facing the Lower Lat Tower (Item #5) as shown in Figure 2.
Slide the Rod Box into the Rod Box Frame firmly. Larger
Rods should be inserted into Rod Box Frame first.
Place (3) 1/4" Washers (Item #M) over the end of (3) #10
X 1" Self Drilling Screws (Item #B) - one washer per screw.
Completely secure the Rod Box to the Frame with the
screws and washers as shown in Figure 2.
Tighten all hardware from Step 2 only at this time.
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Step 3: Attach the Lower Lat Tower to the Base
Frame Assembly
Locate the following items:
• From Step 1 - Base Frame Assembly
• From Step 2 - Lower Lat Tower Assembly
• Item #F - (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (2) 3/8" Washers
With the Base Frame Assembly (from Step 1) on the
floor, center the Lower Lat Tower Assembly over the
Rear Cross Bar (Item #4), as shown in Figure 3. Place the
Lower Lat Tower onto the bracket on the Rear Cross Bar.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the ends of (2) 3/8"
X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #F) - one washer per bolt.
Attach the Lower Lat Tower to the Rear Cross Member
with the bolts and washers, as shown in Figure 3.
Do not tighten hardware from Step 3 at this time.
Step 4: Attach the Seat Support Rail to the Base
Frame Assembly
Locate the following items:
• From Step 3 - Base Frame (Main) Assembly
• Item #7 - Seat Support Rail
• Item #F - (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (2) 3/8" Washers
Insert the Seat Support Rail (Item #7) into the bracket on
the Standing Platform (Item #1) and line up the connector
at the top of the Seat Support Rail with the bracket on the
Lower Lat Tower (Item #5), as shown in Figure 4.
Gently push the Seat Support Rail into place in the Lower
Lat Tower bracket.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the end of (2) 3/8"
X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #F) - one washer per bolt.
Loosely install the bolts with washers into the two side holes
at the top of the Seat Support Rail connector (see Figure 4).
Do not tighten hardware from Step 4 at this time.
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Step 5: Install the Right and Left Squat Frame Rails
Locate the following items:
• Item #8 - Right Squat Frame Rail
• Item #9 - Left Squat Frame Rail
• Item #10 - Right Squat Frame Foot Assembly
• Item #11 - Left Squat Frame Foot Assembly
• Item #34 - R6 Squat Pulley (Squat/Arm Right Cable)
• Item #35 - L6 Squat Pulley (Squat/Arm Left Cable)
• From Step 4 - Main Assembly
• Item #F - (4) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #G - (2) 3/8" X 1" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #I - (1) 3/8" X 5" Hex Head Bolt
• Item #O - (8) 3/8" Washers
• Item #R - (1) 3/8" Nylock Nut
Do not unwrap cables.
Before you install the Squat Frame Rails, slide the R6
Squat Pulley (Item #34) over the end of the Right Squat
Frame Rail (Item #8), and the L6 Squat Pulley (Item #35)
over the end of the Left Squat Frame Rail (Item #9), as
shown in Figure 5a.
Line up the holes in the brackets on the Right Squat
Frame Rail (Item #8) and Left Squat Frame Rail (Item #9)
with the holes in the Seat Support Rail (Item #7) as shown
in Figure 5.
Place (1) 3/8" Washer (Item #O) over the end of (1) 3/8" X
5" Hex Head Bolt (Item #I), and slide the bolt through the
upper bolt hole in the Left Squat Frame Rail, Seat Rail and
Right Squat Frame Rail, as shown in Figure 5. Place (1)
3/8" Washer (Item #O) and (1) 3/8" Nylock Nut (Item #R)
over the end of the bolt to secure it.
Then, place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the ends of (2)
3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #G) and attach the Squat
Frame Rails more securely by screwing these through the
lower holes in the Squat Frame Rails and Seat Rail.
Next, slide the Right Squat Frame Foot Assembly (Item
#10) into the connectors on the Right Frame Rail (Item #2)
and the Right Squat Frame Rail. Secure the Foot Assembly
using (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #F) and (2) 3/
8" Washers (Item #O) (see Figure 5a).
Repeat this process for the Left Squat Frame Foot Assembly
(Item #11).
Note: You will need to lift the machine to install
the Squat Frame Foot Assemblies.
Tighten all hardware from Step 5 only at this time.
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Step 6: Attach the Pulley Arms
Locate the following items:
• Items #12 and #13 - Right and Left Pulley Arms
• From Step 5 - Main Assembly
• Item #F - (4) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (4) 3/8" Washers
Place the Right Pulley Arm (Item #12) onto the bracket on
the Right Frame Rail (Item #2), as shown in Figure 6.
Note: Make sure that the bolt holes in the Pulley
Arms are facing away from the Rod Pack.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over (2) 3/8" X 3/4"
Hex Head Bolts (Item #F) - one washer per bolt. Thread
the bolts through the bolt holes in the Frame Rail bracket
and the Right Pulley arm, loosely securing the arm in
place, as shown in Figure 6.
Repeat this process for the Left Pulley Arm (Item #13).
Do not tighten hardware from Step 6 at this time.
Step 7: Secure Pulley Arms and Attach Chest Pulleys
Locate the following items:
• Item #14 - R10 Chest Pulley
• Item #15 - L10 Chest Pulley
• From Step 6 - Main Assembly
• Item #C - (2) 1/4" X 1/2" Socket Head Cap Bolts
• Item #K - (2) 1/2" X 9 1/2" Threaded Studs (Labeled Bolts)
• Item #P - (4) 1/2" Washers
• Item #S - (4) 1/2" Nylock Nuts
Line up the holes in the Right Pulley Arm (Item #12)
and the Left Pulley Arm (Item #13) with the holes on the
Lower Lat Tower (Item #1), as shown in Figure 7.
Slide the (2) 1/2" X 9 1/2" Threaded Studs (Item #K) all
the way through the both Pulley Arms and the Lower Lat
Tower, and secure tightly, using (4) 1/2" Washers (Item
#P) and (4) 1/2" Nylock Nuts (Item #S) over both ends of
each Threaded Stud.
Slide the R10 Chest Pulley (Item #14) over the Right Pulley
Arm, and the L10 Chest Pulley over the Left Arm. Each
Pulley can rest in any of the four holes in the Pulley Arms.
Place (1) 1/4" X 1/2" Socket Head Cap Bolt (Item #C)
through the hole on the underside of each Pulley Arm - this
prevents the Slider Pulleys from sliding off.
Do not tighten hardware from Step 7 at this time.
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Step 8: Attach the Cable Shroud to the Pulley Arms
Locate the following items:
• Item #23 - Cable Shroud
• From Step 7 - Main Assembly
• Item #A - (4) 4.2mm X 12mm Self Drilling Screws
• Item #L - (4) M4 Washers
Line up the bolt holes in the Cable Shroud (Item #23) with
the bolt holes in the Right and Left Pulley Arms (Items #12
& 13) on the Main Assembly, as shown in Figure 8.
Place (4) M4 Washers (Item #L) over the ends of (4) 4.2mm
X 12mm Self Drilling Screws (Item #A), and use these
screws to attach the Cable Shroud to the Pulley Arms
through the aligned bolt holes.
STOP! At this time, review and tighten all
hardware installed in Steps 1-8.
Step 9: Attach the Seat Pad to the Seat Backbone
Locate the following items:
• Item #16 - Seat Pad
• Item #17 - Seat Backbone
• Item #D - (4) 5/16" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #N - (4) 5/16" Washers
Turn the Seat Pad (Item #16) cushion side down (holes
upward), and place the Seat Backbone (Item #17) over the
Seat Pad, lining up the holes, as shown in Figure 9.
Place (4) 5/16" Washers (Item #N) over the ends of (4) 5/16"
X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #D) - one washer per bolt.
Tightly affix the Seat Backbone to the Seat Pad as shown
in Figure 9.
Tighten all hardware from Step 9 only at this time.
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Step 10: Attach the Seat Pad to the Seat Support Rail
Locate the following items:
• From Step 9 - Seat Backbone w/ Seat Assembly
• From Step 8 - Main Assembly
With the Seat Pad (Item #16) cushion side up, align the top
two hooks on the Seat Backbone with the lowest pair of
“pins” on the Seat Support Rail (Item #7). Tip the seat up
while engaging the hooks, and then rotate down for use.
Take care to only hook the Seat onto the lowest pins until
the Seat Back Pad is attached.
Note: Reverse this procedure to remove the Seat.
Step 11: Attach the Seat Back Pad to the Seat Support Rail
Locate the following items:
• Item #24 - Seat Back Pad
• From Step 10 - Main Assembly
• Item #E - (2) 5/16" X 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #N - (2) 5/16" Washers
The Seat Back Pad (Item #24) has two pair of holes on its
back. Before attaching the Seat Back Pad to the Seat
Support Rail (Item #7), assess which holes to use for your
height. The Seat Back Pad should support your middle and
upper back when you are seated.
Align the bolt holes selected for your height on the Seat
Back Pad with the two bolt holes on the Seat Support Rail.
Place (2) 5/16" Washers (Item #N) over (2) 5/16" X 2 1/2"
Hex Head Bolts (Item #E), and screw the bolts through the
aligned bolt holes, securing the Seat Back Pad tightly to the
Seat Backbone, as shown in Figure 11.
Tighten hardware from Step 11 only at this time.
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Step 12: Attach Front Lat Cross Bar to Upper Lat Tower
Locate the following items:
• Item #25 - Upper Lat Tower
• Item #26 - Front Lat Cross Bar
• Item #H - (2) 3/8" X 3" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (4) 3/8" Washers
• Item #R - (2) 3/8" Nylock Nuts
Do not unwrap cables.
Align the bolt holes on the Front Lat Cross Bar (Item #26)
with the bolt holes on the bracket at the top of the Upper
Lat Tower (Item #25). Make sure to face the Cross Bar
Hooks toward the front of the Lat Tower.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the end of (2) 3/8"
X 3" Hex Head Bolts (Item #H) - one washer per bolt.
Affix the Front Lat Cross Bar to the Upper Lat Tower by
screwing the bolts through the aligned bolt holes. Place (2)
3/8" Washers and (2) 3/8" Nylock Nuts (Item #R) over the
ends of the bolts to secure them, as shown in Figure 12.
Do not tighten hardware from Step 12 at this time.
Step 13: Attach Rear Lat Cross Bar to Upper Lat Tower
Locate the following items:
• From Step 12 - Upper Lat Tower Assembly
• Item #27 - Rear Lat Cross Bar
• Item #J - (2) 1/2" X 5 1/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #Q - (4) 1/2" Washers, Large OD
• Item #S - (2) 1/2" Nylock Nuts
Do not unwrap cables.
Align the bracket on the Rear Lat Cross Bar (Item #27)
with the bolt holes on the Upper Lat Tower - see Figure 13.
Place (2) 1/2" Washers, Large OD (Item #Q) over the ends
of (2) 1/2" X 5 1/4" Hex Head Bolts (Item #J) - one washer
per bolt. Tightly secure the Rear Lat Cross Bar to the Upper
Lat Tower by threading the bolts through the aligned bolt
holes, and securing the ends with (2) 1/2" Washers, Large
OD and (2) 1/2" Nylock Nuts (Item #S), as shown in
Figure 13.
Tighten all hardware from Steps 12 & 13. When
completed, the Upper Lat Tower Assembly should
look like the figure 13 inset.
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Step 14: Attach Upper Lat Tower to the Lower Assembly
Locate the following items:
• From Step 13 - Upper Lat Tower Assembly
• From Step 11 - Main Assembly
• Item #F - (3) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (3) 3/8" Washers
For your safety, use two people to complete this step.
Position the Upper Lat Tower Assembly over the Main
Assembly as shown in Figure 14. Insert the base of the Upper
Lat Tower all the way into the top of the Lower Lat Tower on the
Main Assembly.
Align all bolt holes and secure by placing using (1) 3/8"
Washer (Item #O) over (1) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head Bolt (Item
#F) in the upper, back hole.
Then place (2) 3/8" Washers over (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Hex Head
Bolts - one washer per bolt, and loosely secure the lower, side
holes, as shown in Figure 14.
Do not tighten hardware from Step 14 at this time.
Step 15: Attach the Lat Pulley Housing
Locate the following items:
• Item #28 - Lat Pulley Housing
• From Step 14 - Main Assembly
• Item #G - (2) 3/8" X 1" Hex Head Bolts
• Item #O - (2) 3/8" Washers
Remove the plastic cap from the 3/8" X 4 1/2" Bolt (Item
#AA) already installed on the back of the Lat Pulley
Housing. Tighten this bolt until it is “finger tight” - you
will be removing and re-installing this bolt during Step 17.
Place the brackets of the Lat Pulley Housing (Item #28) on
either side of the Lat Tower, aligning the bolt holes in the
bracket with the bolt holes in the Lat Tower, as shown in
Figure 15.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #O) over the ends of (2) 3/8" X
1" Hex Head Bolts (Item #G) - one washer per bolt. Secure
the Lat Pulley Housing to the Lat Tower by screwing the
bolts loosely into the aligned holes as shown in Figure 15.
Do not tighten hardware from Step 15 at this time.
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Figure 14
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Step 16: Bowflex® Xtreme²™ Home Gym Pulleys
Figure 16 shows all Pulleys on the Bowflex Xtreme²TM home gym. Subsequent images illustrate how to connect and
route each of the Cables through the pulleys. Connecting the Cables is much easier with a second person
assisting you.
All ‘L’ Cables are on the Left side of the Machine when you are facing the machine during setup.
Each exercise has a specific pulley configuration, listed in your Owner’s Manual. See the section titled “How To Use
Your Machine” in your Owner’s Manual for more information on how to set up the Power Rods® for exercise.
R10
L
Pulleys
R
Pulleys
L
Pulleys
R
Pulleys
R6
R8
R3
R2
R4
R5
R1
R7
Center Line of Machine Center Line of Machine
Center Line of Machine
R9
L10
L6
L8
L3
L2
L4
L5
SQUAT/ARM
LEFT CABLE
(Cable wraped
around L6 Pulley)
SQUAT/ARM
RIGHT CABLE
(Cable wraped
around R6 Pulley)
L7
L9
Front
Rea
r
LEFT ROD
CABLE
(Cable wraped
around L1 Pulley)
L1
RIGHT ROD
CABLE
(Cable wraped
around R1 Pulley)
Figure 16 - All Xtreme²™ Pulleys

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Step 17: Connect the Right and Left Cables to the Lat
Pulley Housing
Locate the following items:
• Item #36 - R2 and L2 Pulleys (already installed)
• Item #AA - (1) 3/8" X 4 1/2" Hex Head Bolt (installed)
• Item #O - (1) 3/8" Washer (already installed)
Note: Connecting these Cables is much easier with
a second person assisting you.
1. Remove the 3/8" Washer (Item #O) and 3/8" X 4 1/2"
Hex Head Bolt (Item #AA) already installed on the
back of the Lat Pulley Housing (Item #28), that you
loosened in Step 15. Set aside until the end of this Step.
2. The R2 and L2 Pulleys (Item #36) will slide out of the
housing without the bolt holding them in place.
3. Unwrap the outer Pulley Cable on the Right Frame
Rail (Pulley labeled R1 in Figure 17). Thread that cable
beneath and then over the R2 Lat Pulley (following the
arrows from the Figure 17 inset), and hold the cable
tightly where indicated in Figure 17.
4. Repeat with the Left Pulley Cable (Pulley L1), without
loosening your grip on the Right Pulley Cable.
5. While continuing to hold both Cables tightly in place,
line up the L2 and R2 Lat Pulleys as shown in Figure
17a and slide the two Pulleys back into the slot in the Lat
Pulley Housing, lining up the bolt holes in the Pulleys
with the bolt holes in the Lat Pulley Housing.
6. Place the 3/8" Washer over the (1) 3/8" X 4 1/2" Hex
Head Bolt that you removed at the start of this Step, and
slide that bolt through the aligned holes in the Lat Pulley
Housing and Lat Pulleys, as shown in Figure 17a.
Note: You will most likely need to push the Power
Rods® out of the way for this step. They are not
pictured for the sake of clarity.
Tighten all hardware from Steps 12 & 13.
L2
R2
R1
L1
L
Pulleys
R
Pulleys
Figure 17a - Lat Pulley Housing
L2
R2
R1
L1
L
Pulleys
R
Pulleys
Figure 17 - Lat Pulley Housing
Grasp and hold
Cables here
Threaded R2 and L2 Pulleys
AA
O
L2
R2

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R5
R4
R3
R2
R
Pulleys
Figure 18 - Right Lat Tower Pulleys
Step 18: Connect Rod Cables through the R3/L3
Floating and Lat Tower Pulleys
Locate the following items:
• Item #32 - R3 & R8 Floating Pulley (connected unit)
• Item #33 - L3 & L8 Floating Pulley (connected unit)
• Item #T - (2) Cable End Stop Balls, with Core
Take the Right Cable that you ran through the Lat Pulley
Housing in Step 17 and thread that Cable through the R3
Floating Pulley (Item #32), as shown in Figure 18.
Continue to guide that Cable up through the R4 Pulley on
the Rear Lat Cross Bar, and then through the R5 Pulley on
the Front Lat Cross Bar, as shown.
Finally, thread the Cable End through the Cable End Stop
Ball (Item #T) and then attach the Cable Core to keep the
Cable from slipping back through the Pulleys, as shown in
Figure 18b.
Note: The Cable End Stop Ball Core should fit
over the Ferrule when installed correctly - rotate
the Core to align it with the groove in the Ball.
Repeat with Left Cables and L3 & L8 Floating Pulley
(Item #33), as shown in Figure 18a.
Note: Once the Cable End Stop Balls are attached,
hook the cable hooks onto the 10 lb. Power Rods®.
L5
L4
L3
L2
L
Pulleys
Figure 18a - Left Lat Tower Pulleys
Ferrule
Figure 18b - Cable End
Stop Ball with Core

R10
R6
R8
R7
R9
R
Pulleys
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Figure 19 - Right Main Assembly Pulleys
Step 19: Connect Squat Cables through the R8/L8
Floating and Main Assembly Pulleys
Move the Right Squat Frame Pulley (R6) to the furthest
back hole, as indicated in Figure 19.
Unwrap the Right Squat Frame Pulley (R6) Cable and
guide the Cable under the Cable Shroud, threading
under and through the Rear Cross Bar Pulley (R7), and
up through the Floating R8 Pulley. Follow the arrows as
indicated in Figure 19.
Continue to guide the Cable down through the Inner Right
Frame Rail Pulley (R9), up through the Right Pulley Arm
Pulley (R10), as shown in Figure 19.
Finally, thread the Cable End through the Cable End Stop
Ball (Item #T) and then attach the Cable Core to keep the
Cable from slipping back through the Pulleys, as shown in
Figure 18b.
Repeat with Left Squat Frame Pulley Cable (L6) as shown
in Figure 19a.
Note: The cables leading from R7 to R8 and L7 to L8
should go between the Cables attached in Step 17
and the Lower Lat Tower.
L10
L6
L8
L7
L9
L
Pulleys
Figure 19a - Left Main Assembly Pulleys

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Step 20: Install the Leg Extension
Locate the following items:
• Item #18 - Lock Knob
• Item #19 - Leg Extension Assembly
Remove the Seat (installed in Step 10), and turn it cushion
side down. Insert the Leg Extension Assembly (Item #19)
into the open end of the Seat Backbone (Item #17).
Line up one of the holes from the Leg Extension with the
hole in the Backbone, and screw the Lock Knob (Item #18)
into the hole on the Seat Backbone, as shown in Figure 20.
Re-attach the Seat to the Seat Backbone (see Step 10).
Note: You may adjust the Seat for your height once
the Xtreme²™ has been fully assembled.
Step 21: Install the Leg Extension Rollers
Locate the following items:
• Item #20 - (2) Chrome Roller Tubes
• Item #21 - (4) Foam Rollers
• Item #22 - (4) Foam Roller End Caps
Insert the Chrome Roller Tubes (Item #20) through the
upper hole and one of the lower holes of the Leg Extension
(Item #19), as shown in Figure 21. Select the correct lower
hole for your height - the Roller should rest on your lower
shin.
Slide the Foam Rollers (Item #21) onto the ends of both
Tubes, then secure each Roller with an End Cap (Item #22).
Note: You may need to use a Rubber Mallet to fully
insert the End Caps into the Tube ends.
Figure 20
19
17
18
Figure 21
22
21
20
19

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have successfully assembled your Bowflex® Xtreme²TM home gym!
R
Pulleys
L
Pulleys
L6
R6
Figure 22 - Leg Extension Pulleys
Step 22: Connect Cables to the Leg Extension
Using the supplied Snap Hooks, attach the hooks on the ends
of the Left and Right Cables that you connected in Step 18 to
the Leg Extension at the lower Rollers, as shown in Figure 22.
Step 16: Inspect and Tighten all Hardware
Carefully go over the entire Bowflex® Xtreme²TM
home gym assembly, and tighten all bolts, nuts
and other hardware before using your Bowflex®
Xtreme²TM home gym.

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