Impex APEX II User manual

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Safety Notice
Hardware Identifier
Assembly Instruction
Parts List
Resistance Chart
Warranty
Ordering Parts
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MARCY HOME GYM
APEX II
IMPEX FITNESS PRODUCTS
14777 DON JULIAN RD., CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................……….. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES...................................................................……….. 2
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER.....….....................................................................……….. 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................……….. 4
HOW TO USE..................................................................................................………..18
PARTS LIST…………………………………………………………………………………..19
RESISTANCE CHART………….......................................................................………. 20
WARRANTY.................................................................................................…………. 21
ORDERING PARTS.......................................................................................…………21
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the MARCY APEX II HOME GYM by IMPEX FITNESS
PRODUCTS. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using
the machine. As a manufacturer, we are committed to provide you complete
customer satisfaction. If you have any questions, or find there are missing or
damaged parts, we guarantee you complete satisfaction through direct
assistance from our factory. To avoid unnecessary delays, please call our TOO-
FREE customer service number. Our Customer Service Agents will provide
immediate assistance to you.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
PRECAUTIONS
This exercise machine is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply
whenever you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual
before you assemble or operate your machine. In particular, note the following safety
precautions:
1. Keep children and pets away from the machine at all times. DO NOT
leave children unattended in the same room with the machine.
2. Only one person at a time should use the machine.
3. If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal
symptoms, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
4. Position the machine on a clear, leveled surface. DO NOT use the machine
near water or outdoors.
5. Keep hands away from all moving parts.
6. Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. DO NOT wear
robes or other clothing that could become caught in the machine. Running
or aerobic shoes are also required when using the machine.
7. Use the machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Do not place any sharp object around the machine.
9. Disabled person should not use the machine without a qualified person or
physician in attendance.
10. Before using the machine to exercise, always do stretching exercises to
properly warm up.
11. Never operate the machine if the machine is not functioning properly.
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF
35 OR PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS. READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ANY FITNESS EQUIPMENT. IMPEX INC. ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY
OR THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Tools Required Assembling the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches, two Allen Wrenches,
and one Flat Head Screwdriver. NOTE: It is strongly recommended this machine to be
assembled by two or more people to avoid possible injury.
STEP 1 (See Diagram 1)
A.) Connect the Main Base Frame (#1) and Rear Vertical Beam (#4) to the Rear Stabilizer (#9).
Align the holes then secure them with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#79), ∅¾” Washers
(#94), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#96). DO NOT tighten all the nuts and bolts yet.
B.) Attach the Front Stabilizer (#6) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with three M10 x 5/8”
Allen Bolts (#88) and ∅¾” Washers (#94). Insert the Foot Plate Axle (#99) into the Foot Plate
(#7). Attach the Foot Plate to the Front Stabilizer and secure it with two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts
(#82) and ∅¾” Washers (#94).
C.)Attach the Front Vertical Beam (#2) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with two M10 x 2
¾” Carriage Bolts (#79), ∅¾” Washers (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#96).
D.)Place the Upper Frame (#3) onto the Front Vertical Beam (#2). Secure it with a 6¼” Bracket
(#29), two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#79), ∅¾” Washers (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#96).
E.) Attach the rear of Upper Frame (#3) to the Rear Vertical Beam (#4).Secure it with a 4” Bracket
(#28), M10x2½” Allen Bolt (#85) and ∅3/4” Washer (#94) to the upper hole. Secure the lower
hole with a M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt (#79), ∅¾” Washer (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
DIAGRAM 1
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)
A.) Place two Rubber Bumpers (#72) onto the Main Base Frame (#1). Align the holes and push
two Guide Rods (#8) through the Bumpers into the Main Base Frame (#1).
B.) Install fourteen Weight Plates (#42). To install the plate, hold the plate at an angle and place
it in between the two Guide Rods then drop it down. NOTE: Make sure the groves on the
plastic covers all face up. Insert the Selector Rod (#41) into the center hole on the plates.
Slide the Selector Stem (#40) onto the Guide Rods (#8) from the top. Align the holes and
secure the Selector Stem (#40) to the Selector Rod (#41) with a M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (Full
Thread) (#101).
C.)It is strongly recommended to spay lubricant such as WD-40 on the two Guide Rods to
minimize friction. Please note this machine comes with 14 plates. You can purchase
another 5 more plates (Model no. WK51) in the future to increase the weights.
D.)Attach the Top Socket Assembly (#5) to the top of the Guide Rods (#8). Secure the
Assembly to the Upper Frame (#3) with a 4 ¾” Bracket (#27), two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts
(#79), two ∅¾” Washers (#94), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#96).
E.) Insert the Weight Selector Pin (#39) into the selected stack of Weight Plates to obtain the
desired weights for exercise. Make sure the magnet on the Pin faces up.
F.) Securely tighten all the nuts and bolts previously installed.
DIAGRAM 2
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)
A.) Attach the Backrest Board (#23) to the Backrest Support (#16). Secure it with two M8 x 1
5/8” Allen Bolts (#89) and ∅5/8” Washers (#93).
B.) Push two ∅1” Bushings (#70) to the holes on the Front Vertical Beam (#2) from both sides.
Attach the Backrest Support (#16) to the holes. Secure it with one M12 x 3 ½” Allen Bolt
(#80), two ∅1” Washers (#95), and one M12 Aircraft Nut (#97). Secure the Backrest
Support with a Pull Pin (#48) on the Front Vertical Beam (#2).
C.) Attach the Seat Support (#10) to the Front Vertical Beam (#2). Secure it with One M10 x 2
¾” Carriage Bolt (#79), ∅¾” Washer (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#96). Push a 2” Flat End
Cap (#66) into the front end of the Seat Support (#10). DIAGRAM 3
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)
A.) Attach two ∅1 5/8” x ¼” Bushings (#76) to the holes on the Upper Frame (#3). Attach the
Front Press Base (#14) to the Bushings. Align the holes then insert a 7” Axle (#33) through
the holes. Secure the Axle with two M6 x ¼” Slotted Set Screws (#92).
B.) Insert a M10 x 6 ¾” Allen Bolt (#84) through the upper holes on the Front Press Base (#14).
Securely tighten it with two ∅¾” Washers (#94) and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
C.)Attach two Front Support Frames (#11) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with one M10
x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt (#79), ∅¾” Washer (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
D.)Attach the Frames to the Seat Support (#10). Secure them with one M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage
Bolt (#79), ∅¾” Washer (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
E.) Attach two ∅1” Bushings (#70) to the Leg Developer (#12). Place the Leg Developer in
between the two Support Frames. Align the holes and secure it with one M12 x 3” Allen Bolt
(#81), two ∅1” Washers (#95), and one M12 Aircraft Nut (#97). DIAGRAM 4
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)
A.) Attach two ∅1 5/8” x ½” Bushings (#75) to the Front Press Base (#14). Attach the Front
Press (#15) to the Base. Align the holes then insert a M12 x 10 ¾” Axle (#34) through
the holes. Secure the Axle with two ∅1 ¼” Washers (#74) and two M12 Aircraft Nuts
(#97). Note: Do not over tighten the nuts. Make sure the Front Press Is able to Swivel.
B.) Secure the two M6 x ¼” Slotted Set Screws (#92) on the Front Press with a Flat Head
Screwdriver. Attach a Pull Pin (#48) to the left side of Front Press (#15).
C.)Attach the Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#19) onto the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with
two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#79), ∅¾” Washers (#94), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#96).
DIAGRAM 5
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6)
A.) Attach the Butterfly Base (#18) to the Front Vertical Beam (#2). Secure it with one 4 ¾”
Bracket (#27), two M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolts (#78), ∅¾” Washers (#94), and M10
Aircraft Nuts (#96).
B.) Insert the Right Butterfly (#21) through the right hole on the Butterfly Base. Secure it with
one M12 x 5/8” Allen Bolt (#83) and ∅1 ½” Washer (#73). Plug a ∅1 ½” Round End Cap
(#63) to the end opening on the Butterfly. Repeat the same step to install the other side.
C.)Insert one Butterfly Handle (#17) through the pivot hole on the Right Butterfly (#21).
Secure it with one M12 x 5/8” Allen Bolt (#83) and ∅1 ½” Washer (#73). Secure a M10 x
1” Allen Bolt (Half Thread) (#90) through the slotted hole on the pivot into the Handle.
Repeat the same step to install the other side.
DIAGRAM6
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STEP 7 (See Diagram 7)
A.) Place the Seat Pad (#22) onto the Seat Post (#13). Secure it with two M8 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolts
(#89) and ∅5/8” Washers (#93). Insert the Seat Post (#13) into the opening on the Seat
Support (#10). Thread a Lock Knob (#49) on the Seat Support (#10) to obtain the desired
height of the Seat.
B.) Insert one Foam Roll Tube (#30) halfway through the hole on the Seat Post (#13). Insert one
Foam Roll Tube (#30) halfway through the hole on the Leg Developer (#12). Push four Foam
Rolls (#71) onto the Tubes. Plug four Foam Roll End Caps (#65) to the ends.
DIAGRAM 7
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CABLE LOOP DIAGRAM
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STEP 8 (See Diagram 8 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach the 174” Upper Cable (#36) to the opening at the front of the Upper
Frame (#3). Note: The Ball Stopper on the cable should be underneath the
Frame.
B.) Attach a Pulley (#50) to the slotted opening. Then attach two ∅7/8” x 5/8” Pulley
Bushings (#67) to the holes on both sides. Align the holes and secure it with one
M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt (#85) and M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
C.) Draw the Cable towards the back of the machine to the opening on the Upper
Frame. Repeat the step B above to install a Pulley.
D.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then pull back towards the upper opening on
the Front Press Base (#14).
E.) Attach a Pulley to the opening in between the Front Press Base. Secure the
Pulley with one M8 x 6 ¼” Axle (#35) and two M8 x ½” Allen Bolts (#47).
F.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then pull back towards the upper opening on
the Front Vertical Beam (#2). Repeat the step B above to install a Pulley.
G.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then pull the Cable back towards the lower
opening on the Front Press Base. Repeat the step D above to install a Pulley.
H.) Install another pulley to the lower opening on the Front Vertical Beam (#2) as
described in Step B above. Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley towards the
back of the machine to the first bracket on the Upper Frame (#3).
I.) Attach a Pulley to the Bracket. Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#87),
two ∅¾” Washers (#94), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96). Pull the Cable over
the Pulley and downward.
J.) Attach a Pulley to the Cable. Place the Pulley in between an Angled Double
Floating Pulley Bracket (#25). Secure the Pulley with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt
(#87), two ∅¾” Washers (#94), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96). Let the
Bracket hanging for now.
K.) Pull the Cable upward towards the Top Socket Assembly (#5). Install a Pulley
(#50) to the first hole. Then install another Small Pulley (#51) to the second
hole. Draw the Cable over the two Pulleys then downward to the Selector Rod
(#41). Thread the tip of the Cable into the hole on the Selector Rod.
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DIAGRAM 8
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STEP 9 (See Diagram 9 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach the 169” Lower Cable (#38) to the opening on the Leg Developer (#12). Place a
Pulley (#50) in the opening. Secure it with one M10 x 2 3/8” Allen Bolt (#86), two ∅7/8”
x ½” Pulley Bushings (#68), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
B.) Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley and towards the back of the machine to the open
bracket on the Main Base Frame (#1). Attach a Pulley to the Bracket then secure it with
one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#87), two ∅¾” Washers (#94), and one M10 Aircraft Nut
(#96).
C.)Draw the Cable through the opening on the bottom of Front Vertical Beam (#2).
Continue drawing along the Main Base Frame (#1) through the opening on the Butterfly
Pulley Bracket (#19) to the open bracket on the back. Attach a Pulley to the open
bracket. Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#87), two ∅¾” Washers (#94), one 2
7/8” L-shaped Bracket (#98), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
D.)Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley then pull upward to the Angled Double Pulley
Bracket (#25) previously installed in Step 8. Attach a Pulley to the Bracket and secure
it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#87), two ∅¾” Washers (#94), and one M10 Aircraft
Nut (#96). Pull the Cable around the Pulley and downward.
E.) Attach a Pulley to the cable. Install the Pulley in between a Crossed Double Floating
Pulley Bracket (#24). Draw the Cable around the Pulley and pull upward. Connect a
Short Chain (#46) to the end of the Cable. Let the Bracket hanging for now.
F.) Attach the Short Chain to the Front Vertical Beam (#2) by using a C-clip (#44). Note:
After completing the installation, check the tightness of the cable loop. If the cable is
too loose, shorten the chain.
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DIAGRAM 9
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STEP 10 (See Diagram 10 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach one end of the 87” Butterfly Cable (#37) to the clip on the Right Butterfly (#21). Draw
the Cable to the right open bracket on the Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#19).
B.) Attach a Pulley to the Bracket and secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#87), two ∅¾”
Washers (#94), one 2 7/8” L-shaped Bracket (#98), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#96).
C.)Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley then pull upward to the Crossed Double Floating
Pulley Bracket (#24) previously installed in Step 9. Install another Pulley.
D.)Pull the Cable around the Pulley then downward back to the Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#19).
Repeat the procedure (B) above to install another Pulley.
E.) Pull the Cable underneath the Pulley towards the Left Butterfly (#20). Attach the end of the
Cable to the clip on the Left Butterfly (#20).
DIAGRAM 10
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STEP 11 (See Diagram 11)
A.) Attach a Long Chain (#45) to the Upper Cable (#36). Attach the Lat Bar (#26) to the
Chain using a C-clip (#44). Adjust the length of the Chain to obtain desired Lat Bar
exercise position. See How to Use on page 18.
B.) Attach a Long Chain (#45) to the Lower Cable (#38). Attach the Arm Curl Handle
(#31) to the Chain using a C-clip (#44). Adjust the length of the Chain to obtain the
desired Arm Curl exercise position. Remove the Chain and the Handle when using
the Leg Developer.
C.)Attach two Weight Stack Covers (#43) to the Top Socket Assemble (#5) and Main
Base Frame (#1). Secure the top with two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts (#82) and ∅¾”
Washers (#94). Secure the bottom with two M10 x ¾” Hex Bolts (#100) and ∅¾”
Washers (#94). DIAGRAM 11
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HOW TO USE
How to use the quick release connector.
The Clip is removed from the Connector.
Connector
Clip
Place the chain in between the connector
and insert the Clip through the holes.
Chain
Insert
Push down the Clip to secure.
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PARTS LIST
KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Q’ty
1 Main Base Frame 1
2 Front Vertical Beam 1
3 Upper Frame 1
4 Rear Vertical Beam 1
5 Top Socket Assembly 1
6 Front Stabilizer 1
7 Foot Plate 1
8 Guide Rod 2
9 Rear Stabilizer 1
10 Seat Support 1
11 Front Support Frame 2
12 Leg Developer 1
13 Seat Post 1
14 Front Press Base 1
15 Front Press 1
16 Backrest Support 1
17 Butterfly Handle 2
18 Butterfly Base 1
19 Butterfly Pulley Bracket 1
20 Left Butterfly 1
21 Right Butterfly 1
22 Seat Pad 1
23 Backrest Board 1
24 Crossed Double Floating Pulley Bracket1
25 Angled Double Pulley Bracket 1
26 Lat Bar 1
27 4 ¾” Bracket 2
28 4” Bracket 1
29 6 ¼” Bracket 1
30 Foam Roll Tube 2
31 Arm Curl Handle 1
32 Arm Curl Handle Tube 1
33 7” Axle 1
34 M12 x 10 ¾” Axle 1
35 M8 x 6 ¼” Axle 2
36 Upper Cable (174”) 1
37 Butterfly Cable (87”) 1
38 Lower Cable (169”) 1
39 Weight Selector Pin 1
40 Selector Stem 1
41 Selector Rod 1
42 Weight Plate 14
43 Weight Stack Cover 2
44 C-clip 3
45 Long Chain 2
46 Short Chain 1
47 M8 x ½” Allen Bolt 4
48 Pull Pin 2
49 Lock Knob 1
50 Pulley 17
19
51 Small Pulley 1
52 1 ¾” Sleeve 2
53 ∅1 ½” Plastic Bushing 2
54 2” Square End Cap 4
55 ∅1 3/8” Bushing 2
56 Short Handle Grip 8
57 Lat Bar Grip 2
58 Butterfly Handle Grip 2
59 Swivel Sleeve 2
60 1” x 2” End Cap 6
61 2” End Cap (Impex Logo) 7
62 1 ¾” End Cap (Impex Logo) 2
63 ∅1 ½” Round End Cap 2
64 1 ¼” End Cap 4
65 Foam Roll End Cap 4
66 2” Flat End Cap 1
67 ∅7/8” x 5/8” Pulley Bushing 8
68 ∅7/8” x ½” Pulley Bushing 2
69 ∅1 ½” Bushing 8
70 ∅1” Bushing 4
71 Foam Roll 4
72 Rubber Bumper 2
73 ∅1 ½” Washer 4
74 ∅1 ¼” Washer 2
75 ∅1 5/8” x ½” Bushing 2
76 ∅1 5/8” x ¼” Bushing 2
77 Rubber Stopper 1
78 M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolt 2
79 M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt 14
80 M12 x 3 ½” Allen Bolt 1
81 M12 x 3” Allen Bolt 1
82 M10 x ¾” Allen Bolt 4
83 M12 x 5/8” Allen Bolt 4
84 M10 x 6 ¾” Allen Bolt 1
85 M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt 5
86 M10 x 2 3/8” Allen Bolt 1
87 M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt 11
88 M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolt 5
89 M8 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolt 4
90 M10 x 1” Allen Bolt (Half Thread) 2
91 M6 x 5/8” Philips Screw 1
92 M6 x ¼” Slotted Set Screw 4
93 ∅5/8” Washer 4
94 ∅¾” Washer 52
95 ∅1” Washer 4
96 M10 Aircraft Nut 33
97 M12 Aircraft Nut 4
98 2 7/8” L-shaped Bracket 3
99 Foot Plate Axle 1
100 M10 x ¾” Hex Bolt 2
101 M10x1¾” Allen Bolt (Full Thread) 1