Impex MARCY PLATINUM MP-2500 User manual

NOTE:
Please read all instructions
carefully before using this
product
Table of Contents
Safety Notice
Hardware Identifier
Assembly Instruction
Parts List
Warranty
Ordering Parts
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11-06-07
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MARCY PLATINUM
MP-2500 HOME GYM
IMPEX®INC.
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 PACK……….....…....................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 7
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART.......................................................................28
PARTS LIST…………………………………………………………………………..29
WARRANTY.................................................................................................… 30
ORDERING PARTS......................................................................................... 30
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the MARCY PLATINUM MP2500 HOME GYM by
IMPEX®INC. 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
[email protected]m

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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Lubricate moving parts with WD-40 or light oil periodically.
2. Inspect and tighten all parts before using the machine.
3. The machine can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent.
DO NOT use solvents.
4. Maximum user’s weight: 300 lbs.
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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WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT
The warning labels shown here have been placed on the Rear Stabilizer and Upper Frame. If the
labels are missing or illegible, please call customer service at 1-800-888-8899 for replacements.
Apply the labels in the location shown.
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HARDWARE PACK
NOTE: The following parts are not drawn to scale. Please use your own ruler to measure the size.
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HARDWARE PACK
NOTE: The following parts are not drawn to scale. Please use your own ruler to measure the size.
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HARDWARE PACK
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Tools Required Assembling 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.) Insert two Guide Rods (#17) into the holes on the Rear Stabilizer (#2). Secure each
Guide Rod with one M10 x ¾” Allen Bolt (#85) and Ø ¾” Washer (#93) from the
bottom. Slide two Ø 2 3/8” Rubber Bumpers (#57) onto the two Guide Rods.
B.) Attach the Vertical Frame (#5) onto the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with two
M10 x 2 5/8” Carriage Bolts (#90), one 2 ¾” x 4 ¾” Bracket (#23), two ∅¾”
Washers (#93), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92). DO NOT tighten the Nuts and
Bolts yet.
C.)Attach the Main Base Frame to the Rear Stabilizer. Secure them together with two
M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolts (#89), one 2” x 7” Bracket (#29), two Ø ¾” Washers
(#93), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92).
D.)Slide nine Weight Plates (#66) onto the Guide Rods. Make sure the deep groves on
all the Plates face down and toward the back. Insert the Selector Rod (#18) through
the center hole on the Weight Plates. Slide the Weight Selector Stem (#67) onto the
Guide Rods. Attached the ring on the Weight Plate Selector Pin (#74) to the
Selector Rod (#18).
E.) Use the Weight Plate Selector Pin (#74) to select desired number of Weight Plates
to exercise. NOTE: Each Plate weights approximately 10 lbs. Please refer to the
Weight Resistance Chart on page 28.
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DIAGRAM 1
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)
A.) Attach the Upper Frame (#15) onto the two Guide Rods (#16). Secure it with two M10 x
¾” Allen Bolts (#85) and ∅¾” Washers (#93). DO NOT tighten the Bolts yet.
B.) Place the Upper Frame onto the Vertical Frame (#5). Secure it with two M10 x 2 5/8”
Carriage Bolts (#90), one 2 ¾” x 4 ¾” Bracket (#23), two ∅¾” Washers (#93), and two
M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92).
C.)Securely tighten all Nuts and Bolts previously installed.
D.)Attach the Stopper Frame (#14) to the Vertical Frame. Secure it with one M10 x 3 ½”
Carriage Bolt (#89), ∅¾” Washer (#93), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
E.) Attach the Low Pulley Base Frame (#3) to the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with two
M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolts (#89), one 2” x 5 ½” Bracket (#28), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93),
and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92).
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)
A.) Attach the Butterfly Base (#13) to the Upper Frame (#15) and the Stopper Frame (#14).
Secure it to the Upper Frame with two M10 x 2 5/8” Carriage Bolts (#90), one 2 ¾” x 4
¾” Bracket (#23), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92). Secure it
to the Stopper Frame with two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts (#85) and Ø ¾” Washers (#93).
B.) Attach the Seat Support Frame (#4) onto the Main Base Frame (#1). Secure it with one
M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolt (#89), Ø ¾” Washer (#93), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
C.)Attach the Seat Support Frame to the Vertical Frame (#5). Secure it with two M10 x 2
5/8” Carriage Bolts (#90), one 2 ¾” x 4 ¾” Bracket (#23), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and
two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92).
D.)Attach the Seat Pad (#42) to the Seat Post (#9). Secure it with two M8 x 1 5/8” Allen
Bolts (#86) and Ø 5/8” Washers (#94).
E.) Insert the Seat Post into the opening on the Seat Support Frame. Thread the T-shaped
Lock Pin (#64) into the hole to lock the Seat at selected height.
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)
A.) Attach the Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#19) to the Vertical Frame (#5). Secure it with one M10
x 3 ½” Allen Bolt (#80), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
B.) Attach two Swivel Pulley Brackets (#10) to the Butterfly Pulley Bracket. Secure each Swivel
Pulley Bracket with one M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt (#81), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and one
M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
C.)Attach the Backrest Board (#43) to the Vertical Frame. Secure it with two M8 x 2 ½” Allen
Bolts (#87) and two Ø 5/8” Washers (#94).
D.)Attach the Leg Developer (#6) to the open bracket on the Seat Support Frame (#4). Secure
it with a Leg Developer Axle (#58), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts
(#85).
E.) Insert a Foam Tube (#32) halfway through the holes on the Leg Developer. Push two
Foam Rolls (#50) onto the Foam Tube from both ends. Plug two Foam Roll End Caps
(#48) into the ends of the Tube.
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)
A.) Attach the Right & Left Front Press (#7 & #8) onto the Main Base Frame (#1) from
both sides.
B.) Align the holes. Insert a Front Press Axle (#31) through the holes. Secure the Axle
with one Ø1” Washer (#97) and M12 Aircraft Nut (#96) no each side.DIAGRAM 5
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6)
A.) Secure the Right Front Press (#7) and the Left Front Press (#8) together with two M10 x 2
½” Allen Bolts (#81), four Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#92).
B.) Attach one Front Press Handle (#20) to the holes on the Right Front Press (#7). Secure it
with two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts (#85) and Ø ¾” Washers (#93). Repeat the same step to
install the other side. DIAGRAM 6
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Step 7 (See Diagram 7)
A.) Insert the axle on the Right Butterfly (#11) through the holes on the Butterfly Base
(#13). Cover the axle with a Lock Ring (#44). Secure the Lock Ring to the axle with one
M6 x 1 ¼” Allen Bolt (#91) and M6 Aircraft Nut (#95).
B.) Push a Butterfly Large Foam Roll (#49) onto the Right Butterfly. Push a Butterfly Foam
Roll End Cap (#70) into the end of Right Butterfly.
C.)Repeat Procedure A & B above to install the Left Butterfly (#12). DIAGRAM 7
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STEP 8 (See Diagram 8 & Upper Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach the 108” Upper Cable (#38) to the opening on the front of Upper Frame (#15).
Make sure the ball stopper is underneath the Frame. Attach a Pulley (#65) to the Cable.
B.) Secure the Pulley to the opening with one M10 x 3 3/8” Allen Bolt (#83), two Ø 7/8” x 1”
Pulley Bushings (#55), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
C.)Draw the Cable over the Pulley along the Upper Frame towards the back of the
machine to the opening in the middle of Upper Frame. Repeat Procedure B above to
install a Pulley.
D.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward. Attach a Pulley to the top hole on
the Double Floating Pulley Brackets (#21). Secure a Pulley to the brackets with one
M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#82), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
Let the Bracket hanging for now.
E.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then upward to the open bracket between the two
Guide Rods. Repeat Procedure E above to install a Pulley.
F.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward to the Selector Rod (#17). Securely
thread the Head Bolt at end of the Cable into the Selector Rod.
G.)Connect the Lat Bar (#16) to the Cable with two Hooks (#78) and one Short Chain
(#75). DIAGRAM 8
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Upper Cable Loop Diagram
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STEP 9 (See Diagram 9 & Butterfly Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Clip one end of the 100” Butterfly Cable (#36) onto the Right Butterfly (#11).
B.) Draw the Cable to the right open Swivel Pulley Bracket (#10).
C.)Attach a Pulley (#65) to the Bracket. Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#82), two
Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
D.)Draw the Cable over the Pulley then downward.
E.) Attach a Pulley to an Angled Double Floating Pulley Bracket (#22). Repeat Procedure C
to install a Pulley.
F.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley. Let the Bracket hanging for now.
G.)Draw the Cable upward to the left open Swivel Pulley Bracket. Install a Pulley.
H.)Draw the Cable over the Pulley and clip the end onto the Left Butterfly (#12).
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Butterfly Cable Loop Diagram
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STEP 10 (See Diagram 10-1,10-2,10-3, & Lower Cable Loop Diagram))
A.) Attach the 251” Lower Cable (#37) to the open bracket on the Lower Pulley Base
Frame (#3). Attach a Pulley (#65) to the bracket. (See Diagram 10-1).
B.) Secure the Pulley with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#82), two Ø ¾” Washers (#93), and
one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
C.)Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley and upward to the open bracket on the Upper
Frame (#15). Repeat Procedure B to install a Pulley.
D.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley and downward. Repeat procedure B to install a
Pulley to a Single Floating Pulley Bracket (#30). Draw the Cable around the Pulley. Let
the Bracket hanging for now. (See Diagram 10-2).
E.) Draw the Cable upward to the Double Floating Pulley Bracket (#21) previously installed
in Step-8. Repeat Procedure B to install a Pulley.
F.) After completing the installation of all Cables, come back to this procedure to adjust the
tension of the Cable System. If the tension is too tight, move the Pulley downward on
the Bracket. If the tension is too loose then move up the Pulley on the Bracket.
G.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley and downward to the open bracket on the Main Base
Frame (#1). Repeat Procedure B to install a Pulley. (See Diagram 10-3).
H.)Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley then through the bottom opening on the Vertical
Frame (#5) to the bottom opening on the Seat Support Frame (#4).
I.) Attach a Small Pulley (#98) to the opening. Secure it with one M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt
(#81), two Ø 7/8” x 5/8” Pulley Bushings (#73), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
J.) Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley then to the bracket on the Leg Developer (#6).
Secure the end of Cable to the bracket with M10 x 1” Allen Bolt (#84), two Ø ¾”
Washers (#93), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#92).
K.) Connect the Shiver Bar (#26) to the Lower Cable with two Hooks (#78) and one Long
Chain (#76).
L.) Replace the Shiver Bar with Single Handle (#40) or Ankle Strap (#41) for different
exercises.
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