Impex MACH IV User manual

NOTE:
Please read all instructions
carefully before using this
product
Safety Notice
Hardware Identifier
Assembly Instruction
Parts List
Resistance Chart
Warranty
Ordering Parts
Model
MACH IV
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06-20-01
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MARCY MACH IV
HOME GYM
IMPEX FITNESS PRODUCTS
14777 DON JULIAN RD., CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
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www.impex-fitness.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES..................................................................... 2
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER.....…....................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 4
PARTS LIST......................................................................................................17
HOW TO USE……………………………………………………………………….. 19
RESISTANCE CHART………….........................................................................20
WARRANTY.................................................................................................… 21
ORDERING PARTS......................................................................................... 21
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the MARCY MACH IV PERSONAL TRAINER 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 TOLL-
FREE customer service number. Our Customer Service Agents will provide
immediate assistance to you.
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Toll-Free Customer Service Number
1-800-999-8899
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST
www.impex-fitness.com
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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 to Assemble the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches and Allen Wrenches
NOTE: It is strongly recommended this machine be assembled by two or more people to
avoid possible injury.
STEP 1 (See Diagram 1)
A.) Place the Main Base Frame (#1), Front Stabilizer (#4) and Front Base Frame (#2) on the floor.
Secure the three pieces together with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#103), ∅3/4” Washers
(#127), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132). DO NOT tighten all the nuts and bolts yet.
B.) Attach the Rear Stabilizer (#3) and Rear Vertical Beam (#5) to the back end of the Main Base
Frame (#1). Secure it with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#103), ∅3/4” Washers (#127), and
M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132).
C.) Attach the Front Vertical Beam (#6) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with two M10 x 2
¾” Carriage Bolts (#103), ∅3/4” Washers (#127), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132).
D.) Attach the Upper Frame (#7) to the Rear Vertical Beam (#5). Secure the top hole with one 4”
x 2” Bracket (#76), ∅3/4” Washer (#127), and M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt (#114). Secure the
bottom hole with one M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt (#103), ∅3/4” Washer (#127) and M10 Aircraft
Nut (#132).
E.) Attach the Upper Frame (#7) to the top of the Front Vertical Beam (#6). Secure it with two
M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#103), one 6 ¼” x 2” Bracket (#77), two ∅3/4” Washers (#127)
and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132). DIAGRAM 1
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)

A.) Align two Rubber Bumpers (#81) to the holes on the Main Base Frame (#1). Push two Guide
Rods (#9) into the holes. Install 19 Weight Plates (#62). To install the plates, hold the plate at
an angle and place between the two guide rods then drop it down. Make sure the grooves on
the plastic covers all face up. The plates should all interlock with each other. See diagram
below. It is strongly recommended to spray some lubricant such as WD-40 on the two
chromed Guide Rods (#9) to minimize friction.
B.) Insert the Selector Rod (#126) into the center hole on the plates. Slide the Selector Stem (#64)
onto the Guide Rods from the top. Align the holes and secure it with a M10 x ½ Allen Bolt
(#119).
C.) Insert the Weight Plate Selector Pin (#135) in between the plates to secure the rod. Make sure
the magnet on the pin faces upward.
D.)Attach the Top Socket Assembly (#8) to the top of the Guide Rods (#9). Secure the Top
Socket Assembly (#8) to the Upper Frame (#7) with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#103), one
4 ¾” x 2” Bracket (#78), two ∅3/4” Washers (#127), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132).
E.) Securely tighten all the nuts and bolts previously installed.
F.) Attach two M6 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#122) to the Top Socket Assembly (#8). DO NOT over
tighten these two bolts. DIAGRAM 2
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)

A.) Attach the Butterfly Support Frame (#14) to the front of the Front Vertical Beam (#6). Attach
the Butterfly Pulley Support (#15) to the back of the Front Vertical Beam (#6). Secure them
with two M10 x 3” Carriage Bolts (#102), ∅3/4” Washers (#127), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#132).
B.) Attach a Pull Pin Set (#98) to the Right Butterfly Arm (#31). Repeat for the Left Butterfly Arm
(#30).
C.)Slide a Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#16) onto the axle on the Right Butterfly Arm (#31). Make
sure the Clip is on the outside. Insert the axle on the Right Butterfly Arm (#31) into the hole on
the Butterfly Support Frame (#14) from the bottom up. Secure it with a ∅1 ½” Washer (#74)
and M12 Aircraft Nut (#131). Securely tighten all the nuts and bolts. Close the end with a
Round Cap (#130). Repeat the same procedure to install the Left Butterfly (#30).
D.)Place a ∅1 ½” Washer (#75) onto the axle on the bottom of the Left Butterfly Arm (#30). Slide
a Swivel Handle (#32) onto the axle. Secure it with a ∅3/4” Washer (#127) and M10 x ½”
Allen Bolt (#117). Repeat for the other side.
DIAGRAM 3
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)

A.) Attach Foot Support (#11) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with one M10 x 2 ¾”
Carriage Bolt (#103), 4” x 2” Bracket (#76), ∅3/4” Washer (#127), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132)
to the rear hole. Secure the front hole with one M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt (#114) and ∅3/4”
Washer (#127).
B.) Slide a ∅5/8” Ring (#95) onto the pivot axle on the back of the Main Base Frame (#1). Attach
the Swivel Frame (#10) onto the axle. Secure it with a ∅3/4” Washer (#127) and M10 x ¾”
Allen Bolt (#116).
C.)Attach the Leg Developer Holder (#25) to the Front Base Frame (#2). Secure it with a M10 x 2
¾” Carriage Bolt (#103), ∅3/4” Washer (#127), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132).
D.)Slide the Sliding Block (#47) onto the Main Seat Support (#17). Secure it with a Quick Release
Pin (#80). Attach the back end of the Main Seat Support (#17) to the bracket on the bottom of
the Front Vertical Beam (#6). Secure it with a M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt (#103), ∅3/4” Washer
(#127), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132). Secure the front end of the Main Seat Support (#17) to
the Leg Developer Holder (#25) with a M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt (#103), ∅3/4” Washer (#127),
and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132).
E.) Attach the Leg Developer (#26) to the Leg Developer Holder (#25). Insert a 2 3/16” Axle
through the pivot. Secure it with two M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#121) and ∅5/8” Washers (#128).
F.) Attach the Arm Curl Handle (#19) to the front of the Leg Developer (#26). Insert a 12” Tube
(#28) through the Handle and push two Grips (#79) onto the Handle.
G.)Attach the Seat Bracket (#18) to the pivot tube on the Main Seat Support (#17). Secure it with
a M10 x 4 ¾” Allen Bolt (#112) and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132).
H.)Attach the Seat Incline Support (#21) to the bottom of the Seat Bracket (#18). Secure it with a
M10 x 4 ¾” Allen Bolt (#112) and M10 Aircraft Nut (#132). Adjust the incline with a L Shaped
Pin (#134). DIAGRAM 4
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)

A.) Attach the Bench Press Base (#13) to the opening on the Rear Vertical Beam (#5). Carefully
place two ∅1 ½” Washers (#94) in between the Base (#13) and the Vertical Beam (#5). Align
the holes and insert a ∅1” x 8” Axle (#33). Secure both sides with two ∅1 ½ Washers (#74)
and M12 Aircraft Nuts (#131). Close both ends with two Round Caps (#130).
B.) Attach four ∅1” Bushings (#70) to the openings on the Bench Press Frame (#12). Then attach
the Bench Press Frame (#12) to the Bench Press Base (#13). Align the holes and insert a ∅1”
x 12 ½” Axle (#34). Secure both sides with two ∅1 ½” Washers (#74) and M12 Aircraft Nuts
(#131). Close both ends with two Round Caps (#130).
C.)Lubricate the inside of the Foam Grips (#68) with water then slide them onto the Bench Press
Frame (#12).
D.)To adjust the Bench Press Arm, simply squeeze down the break handle on the right side of the
Press Arm.
DIAGRAM 5
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6)

A.) Insert three Foam Roll Tubes (#27) halfway through the holes on the Leg Developer (#26).
Push six Foam Rolls (#69) onto the Tubes from both sides. Close the ends with six ∅1” End
Caps (#89).
B.) Attach the Vertical Backrest Board (#38) to the Front Vertical Beam (#6). Secure it with two
M8 x 2 ½” Allen Bolts (#118) and ∅5/8” Washers (#128).
C.) Attach the Arm Curl Pad (#41) to the Arm Curl Stand (#29). Secure it with two M8 x 5/8” Allen
Bolts (#121) and ∅5/8” Washers (#128). Insert the Arm Curl Stand (#29) into the opening on
the Leg Developer Holder (#25). Secure it with a Quick Release Pin (#80).
D.) Attach the Seat (#40) to the Seat Bracket (#18). Secure it with four M6 x 5/8” Bolts (#110)
and ∅1/2” Washers (#129).
E.) Attach the “Hole-side” of the Backrest Supports (#24) to the pivot tube on the Main Seat
Support (#17). Secure it with a M12 x 7 ¼” Bolt (#107) and M12 Aircraft Nut (#131).
F.) Insert a 6 ¼” Pivot Axle (#124) halfway through the Diagonal Support (#20). Attach the Axle
to the holes on the Backrest Supports (#24) in the mid-span. Attach the other end of the
Diagonal Support (#20) to the Sliding Block (#47) on the Main Seat Support (#17). Secure it
with a M10 x 3” Allen Bolt (#113), two ∅3/4” Washers (#127) and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#132).
G.) Attach the Backrest Board (#39) to the Backrest Supports (#24) and secure it with four M6 x 1
3/8” Bolts (#109) and ∅1/2” Washers (#129).
DIAGRAM 6
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