Hammer Strength MTS HIGH ROW User manual

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MTS ROW
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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These instructions are divided into the following sections:
1. UNPACKING
2. ASSEMBLY
3. HARDWARE
The MTS ROW comes disassembled on a pallet. Follow the steps below to unpack and
assemble it.
WARNING: COMPONENTS OF THIS MACHINE ARE LARGE AND
HEAVY. USE CAUTION WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE.
1. UNPACKING
Follow the steps below when unpacking the components of the pallet. Keep in mind that the
sides of the MTS ROW are heavy and not stable once they are unbolted from the pallet.
1. Remove the protective plastic wrap.
2. Remove the parts bag. This bag contains the washers, nuts and bolts shown in the
Hardware section in the back of these instructions. Remove the bags containing the seat
cushions. Also remove the arms.
3. Using a ½” socket, remove the lag bolts that secure the seat post, the back and the base.
See Unpacking Figure 1.

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Unpacking Figure 1. MTS ROW shipping pallet.
4. Using a ½” socket wrench, unbolt the two top shipping 2x4s. These bolts are shown in
Unpacking Figure 2. Discard these bolts.
Unpacking Figure 2. Top shipping bolts.
WARNING: ONCE YOU UNBOLT THE BOTTOM SHIPPING BOLTS
AS DESCRIBED BELOW, THE SIDE PIECES OF THE MTS ROW
ARE UNSTABLE. THEY SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WHILE THE
BOLTS ARE REMOVED.

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5. Using a ½” socket wrench, unbolt the bottom lag bolts on the left side as shown in
Unpacking Figure 3. “Walk” the side off of the shipping crate onto the floor. Repeat this
step for the right side piece. Remove and discard the shipping pallet and the lag bolts.
Unpacking Figure 3. Bottom shipping bolts.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE FINISH OF THE MACHINE OR THE
UPHOLSTERY WHEN REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING MATERIAL.

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2. ASSEMBLY
TOOLS NEEDED
3/4” & 9/16”
Socket Wrench 3/4” & 9/16” Combination Wrench Pinch bar
ASSEMBLY TIME
Two people can accomplish this assembly in approximately 1 hour.
PRIMARY HARDWARE COMPONENTS
MTS ROW Primary Hardware Components.

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1. Left side 2. Right side 3. Bottom brace 4. Front brace
5. Top 6. Left arm 7. Right arm 8. Seat assembly
CAUTION: THE SIDES OF THIS MACHINE ARE NOT STABLE UNTIL
THE BOTTOM BRACE AND FRONT BRACE HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED AND THE BOLTS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. SIDE
PIECES SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WHILE THE BOTTOM BRACE
AND FRONT BRACE ARE BEING BOLTED TOGETHER.

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1. Bolt together seat assembly. The seat assembly is shipped in three pieces as shown below.
Fasten the chest pad and seat cushion to the seat assembly by lining up the bolt holes in the
cushions with the bolt holes in the seat frame. Using a ¾” socket wrench, fasten the chest
pad to the seat frame using four 3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts and 3/8” flat washers. Fasten the seat with
two 3/8” x 2-1/2” bolts and 3/8” flat washers.
Plastic washers (4)
Install chest pad
3/8” x 1-1/2” bolt
w/flat washer (4)
Use 3/4” socket to
loosen bolts to
install chest pad
Use 9/16” socket to
tighten nut and 5/32”
hex key to install sleeve
Install seat cushion
3/8” x 2-1/2” bolt
w/flat washer (2)
3/8” x 1-1/2”
UPHOLSTERY
BOLT
3/8” x 2-1/2”
UPHOLSTERY
BOLT
Assembly Figure 1. Build the seat assembly.
NOTE: AT THIS POINT, YOU MAY WISH TO BOLT THE BASE OF
THE SEAT ASSEMBLY TO THE BOTTOM BRACE OF THE MTS ROW.
USE 2-3/4” BOLTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 6 IF YOU WISH TO DO
THIS.

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2. Bolt the base to the left side of the MTS ROW. As shown in Figure 3, slide the base/seat
assembly up to the left side of the MTS ROW and bolt them together using two of the 1/2” x 3”
hex head bolts with hammerhead washers on the outside of the frame. Insert the bolts from
the outside of the MTS ROW. Put on a star washer and hand tighten the locknuts so that the
front brace will be easier to install.
1/2” x 3” (2)
3” BOLT
Assembly Figure 2. Bolt the base to the left side of the MTS ROW.

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3. Bolt the base to the right side of the MTS ROW. Slide the right side of the MTS ROW up to
the base and bolt it to the base using two of the 1/2” x 3” hex head bolts with hammerhead
washers. Put on a star washer and hand tighten the nuts so that the front brace will be easier
to install.
1/2” x 3” (2)
3” BOLT
Assembly Figure 3. Bolt the base to the right side of the MTS ROW.

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4. Bolt the front brace to the sides. Insert the top two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts with hammerhead
washers from the outside of the MTS ROW. Put on a star washer and hand tighten the
locknuts. Then insert the bottom two ½” x 2-3/4” hex bolts, hammerhead washers, star
washers and hand tighten the locknuts.
1/2” x 2-3/4” (4)
2-3/4” BOLT
Assembly Figure 4. Bolt the front brace to the sides.

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5. Bolt seat assembly to MTS ROW.
A. Use two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts, star washers (two per bolt as shown) and nuts to fasten the
seat assembly to the front of the MTS ROW as shown in A below.
B. Use two 1/2” x 2-3/4” bolts, star washers (two per bolt as shown) and nuts, to fasten
the seat assembly to the base of the MTS ROW as shown in B below.
1/2” x 2-3/4” (2)
1/2” x 2-3/4” (2)
A
B
2-3/4” BOLT
Assembly Figure 5. Bolt seat assembly to MTS ROW.

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6. Bolt the top to the sides. Insert the 8 ½” x 4-1/4” hex bolts, star washers and nuts from the
top of the MTS ROW.
1/2” x 4-1/4” (8)
4-1/4” BOLT
Assembly Figure 6. Bolt the top to the sides.
Tighten the bolts on the front and base to the sides. Using a ¾” socket wrench and
combination wrench, go back and tighten the bolts on the front and on the base of the
MTS ROW to the sides . Do not overtighten the bolts.

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7. Bolt the left arm to the frame. Slide the left arm up into the top of the MTS ROW with the
arm facing inward as shown at left. Insert two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts on the outside of the arm
through the bushing and tighten. Insert two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts through the inside bushing and
tighten. All bolts should be inserted through the top piece. Nuts and star washers should be
on the bushings as shown in the detail view in the figure.
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE HANDLE IS FACING INWARD AS SHOWN
IN THE FIGURE BELOW.
1/2” x 2-3/4”
(4)
Arm detail
2-3/4” BOLT
Assembly Figure 7. Bolt left arm to frame.

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8. Bolt the right arm to the frame. Slide the right arm up into the top of the MTS ROW with the
arm facing inward as shown at left. Insert two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts on the outside of the arm
through the bushing and tighten. Insert two ½” x 2-3/4” bolts through the inside bushing and
tighten. All bolts should be inserted through the top piece Nuts and star washers should be on
the bushings as shown in the detail view in the figure.
1/2” x 2-3/4”
(4)
2-3/4” BOLT
Assembly Figure 8. Bolt right arm to frame.
NOTE: THE STEP BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AT THE
FACTORY.
9. Connect the belts to the weight stacks. Connect the belt to the weight stack by looping
the belt over the belt pin as shown below. Bolt down the belt plate to 30 ft/lbs. as shown in
the figure below.
NOTE: THE “RIBS” IN THE BELT SHOULD BE FACING TOWARD
THE BELT PIN AS SHOWN BELOW.

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Assembly Figure 9. Connect the belts to the weight stack.
10. Run the belts through the arm pulleys and bolt down the belts. Thread the belts from
the weight stacks through the arm pulleys to the belt plate. With the weight stack pin in the
bottom (150 lb.) plate, pull the belt until it’s tight. Use the 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and plates
(circled) and tighten down the belt to 20 ft/lbs. Cut off the belts leaving about one inch
beyond the belt plate. Use a heavy scissors or utility knife to cut off the belt.
Assembly Figure 10. Belt routing through arm pulleys. Cut off excess.
NOTE: THE 3/8” STAR WASHERS THAT LOCK DOWN THE BELTS
TO THE ARMS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME THE
BOLTS ARE LOOSENED FOR BELT MAINTENANCE.

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WEIGHT STACK AND INCREMENT WEIGHT LABELS
See Figure A
See Figure
B
NOTE: STUDY THE FIGURE BELOW BEFORE APPLYING ANY
LABELS.
5 POUND
INCREMENT
WEIGHT
!
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
110
120
130
140
150
100
5 POUND
INCREMENT
WEIGHT
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
110
120
130
140
150
100
Figure A. Right side (as you’re sitting on
machine) weight stack labels Figure B. Left side (as you’re sitting on machine) weight stack labels
Assembly Figure 11. Weight stack and increment weight label locations for MTS Row.

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5 POUND
INCREMENT
WEIGHT
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
110
120
130
140
150
100
Line up arrow on increment weight sticker
with center of knob on increment weight. Peel off backing on weight plate number sheet and line up edge with holes. Press on
numbers and remove top paper.
Assembly Figure 12. Label details.
To apply the weight plate stickers:
1. Peel off the backing.
2. Line up sticker backing edge with holes as shown in the figure. Make sure you’ve
aligned the sheet so that the top hole in the stack (the one that holds the weight
stack pin) DOES NOT get a sticker.
3. Make sure the sheet of labels is straight.
4. Press down.

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HAMMERHEAD WASHER LOCATIONS
1. Outside (eight each side) 2. Inside top (two each side)
Assembly Figure 13. Hammerhead washer locations.
Assembly Figure 13 shows the 20 bolt connections on the MTS ROW that need hammerhead
washers.

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CLEANING THE SHIELDS
The shields on the MTS machine are made from LEXAN. Adherence to
regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve the
appearance.
Washing To Minimize Scratches
Wash LEXAN with a mild soap or detergent (e.g. Joy Dishwashing Liquid) and
lukewarm water using a clean sponge or a soft cloth. Rinse well with clean
water. Dry thoroughly with a chamois or moist cellulose sponge to prevent
water spots. Do not scrub or use brushes on these products; their coating is
UV-resistant, not mar-resistant.
Fresh paint splashes, grease and smeared glazing compounds can be
removed easily before drying by rubbing lightly with a grade of VM&P naphtha
or isopropyl. Afterward, a warm final wash should be made, using a mild soap or detergent
solution and ending with a thorough rinsing with clean water.
Minimizing Hairline Scratches
Scratches and minor abrasions can be minimized by using a mild automobile polish. Four
such products that tend to polish and fill scratches are: Johnson Paste Wax, Novus Plastic
Polish #1 and #2, Mirror Glaze plastic polish, and Plexus. It is suggested that a test be made
on a small corner of a shield with the product selected and that the polish manufacturer’s
instructions be followed.
Some Important “Don’ts”
•DO NOT use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on the shields.
•Never scrape shields with squeegees, razor blades or other sharp instruments.
•Benzene, gasoline, acetone or carbon tetrachloride should never be used on the shields.
•DO NOT clean shields in hot sun or at elevated temperatures.
Compatible Cleaners For Shields
The following cleaning agents have been found compatible with LEXAN. The manufacturer’s
recommendations and instructions should be followed. They are: Joy, Freon T.F., Palmolive
Liquid, Top Job, VM&P grade naphtha, Windex with Ammonia D.
Removal Of Paint, Marking Pen, Labels
Butyl cellosolve works well for removal of paints, marking pen inks, lipstick, etc.
Labels, stickers, etc. may be removed using kerosene or VM&P naphtha. When the solvent
will not penetrate sticker material apply heat (hair dryer) to soften the adhesive and promote
removal. GASOLINE SHOULD NOT BE USED.

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3. HARDWARE
PRIMARY HARDWARE
Nuts, bolts and hammerhead washers are shown in Hardware Figure 1.
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1C
1B
1A
1/2” x 2-3/4”
1/2” x 4-1/4”
1/2” x 3”
1D
1E
1F
Hardware Figure 1. Hammerhead washer, bolts and nut used to bolt sides to bottom brace
and front brace.