Bowflex Xtreme SE User manual

The Bowflex Xtreme®SE
Home Gym
Assembly Manual
®
001-6980-111808D

Important Safety Instructions .........................1
Before Assembly ...................................2
Parts Reference Guide ...............................3
Hardware Guide ....................................5
Assembly Guide .....................................6
Contacts ..........................................17
Table of Contents
Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex Xtreme® SE home
gym. Before assembling your Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym please read the Assembly Manual and follow
the Important Safety Precautions. For information on how to use your Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym refer
to the Bowflex Xtreme® SE Owner’s Manual.

Bowflex Xtreme®SE Assembly Manual 1
Important Safety Instructions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Read and understand all warnings on this machine.
Carefully read and understand the Assembly Manual.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
• Keep bystanders and children away from the product you are assembling at all times.
• Do not assemble equipment in a wet or damp location.
• Make sure assembly is done in an appropriate work space away from foot traffic and exposure to bystanders.
• Some components of the machine can be heavy or awkward. Use a second person when doing the assembly
steps involving these parts. Do not do steps that involve heavy lifting or awkward movements on your own.
• Set up this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Do not try to change the design or functionality of this machine. This could compromise the safety and can void
the warranty.
• If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware. Failure to use
genuine replacement parts can cause a risk to users, keep the machine from operating correctly or void the
warranty.
• Do not use or put the machine into service until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for
correct performance in accordance with the Owner’s Manual.
• Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual supplied with this machine before first use. Keep the
Owner’s Manual for future reference.

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Before Assembly
Please take the time to read all assembly instructions
before attempting to assemble your Bowflex Xtreme®
SE home gym. Select where you are going to locate
your machine carefully. The best place for your Bowflex
Xtreme®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.
Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly
of the Bowflex Xtreme® 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®SE home gym, turn bolts or nuts
toward the right (clockwise) to tighten and left
(counterclockwise) to loosen.
IMPORTANT: LEAVE ALL CABLES COILED AND WRAPPED UNTIL YOUR
BOWFLEX XTREME®SE HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

Bowflex Xtreme®SE Assembly Manual 3
Parts Reference Guide
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Parts Reference Guide
ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 4 FOOT, END CAP, FRAME
2 1 BASE FRAME
3 1 RIGHT FRAME RAIL (Cable Pulley Slider and
Cable are included with frame rail pulley)
4 1 LEFT FRAME RAIL (Cable Pulley Slider and
Cable are included with frame rail pulley)
5 1 REAR CROSSMEMBER
6 1 ABDOMINAL BRACKET
7 1 LAT CROSS BAR W/ PULLEYS (One cable is
wrapped in each pulley bundle)
8 1 UPPER LAT TOWER
9 1 RIGHT PULLEY ARM
10 1LEFT PULLEY ARM
11 1LOWER LAT TOWER FRAME
12 1SQUAT PULLEY FRAME
13 1SEAT BACKBONE
14 1SEAT SUPPORT RAIL
15 4PULLEY SLIDER
16 20 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
0375-16X0.75 G2
17 1BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
0375-16X5 G2
18 2BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
0375-16X3 G2
19 2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
03125-18X2.5 G2
20 4BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
03125-18X0.75 G2
21 3FLAT WASHER 0250
22 6FLAT WASHER 0313
23 32 FLAT WASHER 0375
24 4FLAT WASHER 0500
25 3PHILLIPS SCREW 10-24X1
ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION
26 2THREADED STUD 0.500-13X9.5X.625X.750 BLK
27 5LOCK NUT 0375-16 G2
28 4LOCK NUT 0500-13 G2
29 1LOCK KNOB
30 2BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
.375-16X1
31 2BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW
.0375-16X2.75 G2-BlkO
32 Not used
33 1BRKT, AB CRUNCH
34 1XTREME SE AB BRKT TUBE ASSY
35 2CHROME TUBE, FOAM ROLLER
36 4FOAM ROLLER
37 4END CAP, 3/4 INCH
38 1PIN, LEG EXT
39 1LEG EXTENSION BACKBONE ASSEMBLY
40 1XTREME SE SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 1XTREME SE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY
42 1BOWFLEX ROD PACK 210#
43 1BAR 50” BENT LAT BAR
44 1BAR 48” LONG WITH FOAM GRIPS
45 1ACC BAG LEG #1 ASSEMBLY
46 1PVC HANDGRIP PAIR ASSEMBLY
47 1AB CRUNCH STRAP ASSEMBLY
Tools included:
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• 7/32” Allen Wrench
NOTE: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

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Hardware Guide
Button Head Screws:
Flat Washers:
Nylock Nuts:
Tools you will need:
You will need the tools listed below to complete the assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme®SE home gym. If
you don’t have these tools, you can find them at any hardware or department store.
• Flat Blade Screw Driver
• Rubber Mallet
• Utility Knife
• Scissors
• 7/16"Combination Wrench
• 9/16"Combination Wrench
• Adjustable Wrench
• Socket Wrench Set
• Phillips Screw Driver
Qty:2
(5/16" x 2 1/2")
Qty: 2
(3/8"x 3")
Qty: 2
(3/8" x 1")
Qty: 4
(5/16" x 3/4")
Qty: 20
(3/8" x 3/4")
Qty: 2 Threaded Studs
(1/2" x 9 1/2")
Qty: 1
(3/8"x 5")
Qty: 4
(1/2")
Qty: 5
(3/8")
Qty: 3
Self Threading Screws (#10 x 1")
Qty: 32
(3/8")
Qty: 6
(5/16")Qty: 3
(1/4")
Qty: 4
(1/2")
(NOTE: Drawings not to scale.)
Self Threading Screw:
Qty: 2
(3/8" x 2 3/4")

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Assembly Guide
Step 1 Base Frame Assembly
Parts:
• Base Frame • Right Frame Rail
• Left Frame Rail • Rear Cross Member
Hardware:
• 6 Button Head Screws ( 3/8" X 3/4")
• 6 Flat Washers (3/8")
Tool : 7/32" Allen Wrench
(or 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:
• 3 Self Threading Screws (#10 X 1")
• 3 Flat 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
Screws
Flat
Washers
Flat Washers
Base Frame
Button Head Screws
Left Frame Rail
Button Head Screws
Flat Washers

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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 Install Seat Support Rail
Parts:
• Seat Support Rail
• Base Frame Assembly
Hardware:
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 2 Flat 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
Button
Head
Screw
Flat
Washer
Base Frame/
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly
Seat Support Rail
Flat
Washer
Button
Head
Screw
Button
Head
Screw
Flat
Washer
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly

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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")
Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench
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 screws and washers as shown.
Finger tighten screws
at this time.
Step 5 Install Squat Pulley Frame
Parts:
• Squat Pulley Frame Assembly
• Main Assembly
Hardware:
• 1 Button Head Screw (3/8"X 5")
• 1 Nylock Nut (3/8")
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8"X 1")
• 4 Washers (3/8")
Tools: 7/32" Hex Wrench & Adjustable
or Socket Wrench
5-1 Place the Squat Pulley Frame behind the Seat
Support Rail and align the top screw holes.
Secure using a 3/8" X 5" screw, washer and nut in
the top hole as shown.
5-2 Install screws and washers into the bottom holes
of the Squat Pulley Frame as shown.
Button
Head
Screw
Flat
Washers
Nylock Nut
Squat Pulley
Frame
Flat
Washers
Button Head
Screws
Squat pulley frame not shown for clarity.
Squat pulley frame not shown for clarity.
Base Frame &
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly
Flat Washers
Button Head
Screw
Button
Head Screw
Right Pulley Arm
Left Pulley Arm
Button Head
Screws
Washers
Assembly Guide

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Step 8 Install Slider Pulleys
Parts:
• 2 Slider Pulleys with Cable Assembly
• Main Assembly
Tools: 3/16 Hex Wrench
8-1
Install a Slider Pulley onto each Pulley Arm as
shown.
8-2 Choose any of the four holes to secure.
Slider Pulley w/ Cable
Assembly
Slider Pulley w/ Cable
Assembly
Step 7 Secure Pulley Arms
Hardware:
• 2 Threaded Studs (1/2" X 9 1/2")
• 4 Nylock Nuts (1/2")
• 4 Washers (1/2")
Tool: Rubber Mallet
7-1 Align the two holes in the Pulley
Arms with those in the Lower Lat
Tower Assembly and secure using
threaded studs, washers and nuts
as shown.
Flat Washers
Threaded
Studs
Nylock Nuts
Nylock Nuts
Flat Washers
Assembly Guide

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Step 10 Leg Extension Assembly
Parts:
• Leg Extension Backbone
• 2 Chrome Tubes
• 4 Foam Rollers
• 4 End Caps
Tool : Rubber Mallet
10 -1 Insert Chrome Tubes through
the upper hole and one of the
lower holes in the Leg Extension.
(Select hole for your comfort
level.)
10-2 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 9 Seat Assembly
Parts:
• Seat Backbone
• Seat Bottom
Hardware:
• 4 Button Head Screws (5/16" X 3/4")
• 4 Washers (5/16")
Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench
9-1 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

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Step 11 Install Leg Extension
Assembly
Parts:
• Leg Extension Assembly
• Lock Knob
11-1 Insert Leg Extension Backbone
into open end of Seat Backbone
as shown.
11-2 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
Step 12 Install Seat Assembly
Parts:
• Seat Assembly
• Main Assembly
12-1 Align the top two hooks on the
Seat Backbone with one of the
lower pairs of pins on the Seat
Support Rail.
12-2 Tip seat front up and slide
hooks onto pins. Rotate seat down
and back to use.
Note: Use lower pins until the seat back
is installed. Reverse procedure to
remove seat.
Seat
Backbone
Leg
Extension
Backbone
Seat
Backbone
Seat Support
Rail
Assembly Guide

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Step 14 Upper Lat Tower Assembly
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower
• Lat Cross Bar
Hardware:
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3")
• 2 Washers (3/8")
• 2 Nylock Nuts (3/8”)
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench and Adjustable Wrench
14 -1 Align the two holes on the Lat Cross Bar with those
on the Upper Lat Tower as shown.
14-2 Secure using washers and screws as shown.
Step 13 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:
• 2 Button Head Screws (5/16" X 2 1/2")
• 2 Washers (5/16")
Tool: 3/16" Hex Wrench
13-1 Position Seat Back Pad against the
Seat Support Rail and align the
screw holes for your height with
those on the Seat Support Rail.
13-2 Secure Seat Back Pad to the Seat Support
Rail using screws and
washers as shown.
Button Head
Screws
Flat Washers
Lat Cross Bar
Upper Lat Tower
Assembly Guide

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Step 15 Ab Bracket Assembly
Parts:
• Abdominal Bracket (2 pieces)
Hardware (1:1):
• 2 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 2 3/4")
• 4 Washers (3/8")
• 2 Lock Nuts 3/8 -16
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
15-1 Attach the Ab Lat Cross Bar to the Ab Bracket as shown.
Assembly Guide
Ab Bracket
Ab Lat Cross Bar
Flat Washer
Lock Nut
Flat Washer
Button Head Cap Screw

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Step 16 Install Upper Lat Tower Assembly and Ab
Bracket
Parts:
• Upper Lat Tower Assembly
• Abdominal Bracket
• Main Assembly
Hardware (1:1):
• 6 Button Head Screws (3/8" X 3/4")
• 6 Washers (3/8")
Tool: 7/32" Hex Wrench
16 -1 Slide the Upper Lat Tower Assembly onto the
Lower Lat Tower.
16-2 Place the Ab Bracket against the Lat Tower and secure the
entire assembly with 6 washers and screws as shown.
Ab Bracket on Lat
Tower
Assembly Guide

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Chest Exercises Leg and Squat Exercises
Abdominal Exercises
Lat Pulldown Exercises
Assembly Guide
Step 17 Tighten Hardware
17-1 Carefully go over the entire Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym and tighten
all hardware before proceeding to the next step. Pay close attention to the
hardware installed in Steps 1, 3, 4, and 6.
Step 18 Connecting Cables
Parts: Completed Bowflex Xtreme® SE home gym
Tool: Scissors or other cutting tool (not included)
18-1 Remove the wrapping from around the coiled cable and pulley
attached to the Right and Left Frame Rails.
18-2 Remove the wrapping from around the coiled cable and pulley
attached to the left and right side of the lat tower.
18-3 Attach the cable to the home gym following the routing for the
various exercise positions.
NOTE: As you use your home gym, you will connect the cables and
pulleys in a variety of ways to perform the exercises. Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for information on using the Bowflex
Xtreme® SE home gym..

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Assembly Guide
Step 19 Final Inspection
You have successfully completed assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme®SE home gym! Please
inspect your machine to ensure that all fasteners are tight and components are properly
assembled. Review all warnings affixed to machine.
Failure to visually check and test assembly
before use can cause damage to the Bowflex
Xtreme®SE home gym and serious injury to
users and bystanders and can also compromise
the effectiveness of your exercise program.
WARNING
ATTENTION
DANGER
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
CAUTION

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TECHNICAL/CUSTOMER SERVICE
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For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your area, please
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Contacts

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