Impex Powerhouse Elite PHE 9000 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
Model
PHE 9000
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03-17-04
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MANUAL
POWERHOUSE ELITE
SMITH MACHINE
PHE 9000
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
SMITH MACHINE HARDWARE PACK….......…............................................. 3
SMITH MACHINE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 5
EXPLODED DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………….. 18
SMITH MACHINE PARTS LIST………..………………………………………….. 19
MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH HARDWARE PACK………………………………… 20
MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...........................…. 21
EXPLODED DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………... 26
MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH PARTS LIST…………………………………………. 27
WARRANTY.................................................................................................…. 28
ORDERING PARTS.......................................................................................… 28
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the PHE9000 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
[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.
12. A spotter is recommended during exercise.
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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SMITH MACHINE HARDEWARE PACK
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SMITH MACHINE HARDEWARE PACK
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SMITH MACHINE HARDEWARE PACK
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SMITH MACHINE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Tools Required Assembling the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches and Allen
Wrenches. NOTE: It is strongly recommended two or more people assembling this
machine to avoid possible injury.
STEP 1 (See Diagram 1)
A.) Connect the Left & Right Base Frame (#1 & 2) by a Cross Brace (#3) in the mid-span.
Secure each end of the Cross Brace to each Base Frame with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage
Bolts (#77), one 4 ¾” x 2” Bracket (#32), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and two M10 Aircraft
Nuts (#88). NOTE: DO NOT tighten the Nuts and Bolts yet.
B.) Attach the Middle Vertical Frame (#4), the Rear Base Frame (#5) and the Foot Plate (#8)
to the Cross Brace (#3). Align the holes and secure them together with two M10 x 3”
Carriage Bolts (#76), Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
C.) Attach the top of each Weight Post Support (#20) to the Middle Vertical Beam (#4) from
each side. Attach the bottom of each Weight Post Support to the Cross Brace (#3).
D.) Secure the two Weight Post Supports (#20) to the Middle Vertical Frame (#4) with two
M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#77), Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
E.) Secure the bottom of each Weight Post Support to the Cross Brace with one M10 x 2 ¾”
Carriage Bolt (#77), Ø ¾” Washer (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
F.) Cover all ends on the Base Frame with five 2” End Caps (#58).
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)
A.) Attach a Front Vertical Frame (#6) to the Right Base Frame (#2). Secure it with
two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#77), Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nuts
(#88). Do not tighten the Nuts and Bolts yet.
B.) Repeat Procedure A above to install the other side.
C.)Connect the two Front Vertical Frames (#6) with an Upper Frame (#10) on the top.
Secure each end with two M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolts (#75), Ø3/4” Washers (#87)
and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
D.)Insert a Guide Rod (#7) into the “Ring” on the Right Base Frame (#2). Secure it
with a M8 x 3/8” Screw (#82).
E.) Slide a Lower Safety Catch (#96) onto the Guide Rod (#7).
F.) Slide an Ø 2 ½” Rubber Bumper (#57) onto the Rod.
G.)Slide a Safety Stop Frame (#9) onto the Rod.
H.)Attach the top of the Guide Rod (#7) to the “Ring” on the Upper Frame (#10) and
secure it with a M8 x 3/8” Screw (#82).
I.) Repeat the above Procedures D through H to install the other side.
J.) NOTE: Help of another person for this step is strongly recommended. Place the
Lifting Sleeve (#12) in between the two Safety Stop Frames (#9). Align the holes
and insert the Weight Bar (#11) into the Safety Stop Frame from one side and
through the Lifting Sleeve to the other Safety Stop Frame on the opposite side.
Secure the Weight Bar to each Safety Stop Frame with one M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolt
(#80).
K.) Turn the safety hook forward on the Lifting Sleeve (#12) into the selected holes on
the Front Vertical Frame to secure its position.
L.) Slide an Ø 3” Rubber Bumper (#55) onto each end of the Weight Bar. Attach the
Long Olympic Sleeve (#62) onto each end of the Weight Bar. Secure each Sleeve
to the Bar with one M8 x ½” Allen Bolt (#79).
M.)Attach a Spring Clip (#39) to each Olympic Sleeve.
N.)Insert Right & Left Short Safety Catches (#92 & #94) and the Right & Left Long
Safety Catches (#93 & #95) into the selected holes on the Front Vertical Frames.
O.)Securely tighten all Nuts and Bolts previously installed.
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DIAGRAM2
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)
A.) Attach the Rear Vertical Frame (#14) to the Rear Base Frame (#5). Secure it with two
M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolts (#69), four Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts
(#88). Slide the Sliding Weight Post (#13) onto the Rear Vertical Frame (#14).
B.) Place the Lat Bar Frame Bracket (#15) onto the Rear & Middle Vertical Frame (#4 &
#14). Secure it to the Rear Vertical Frame (#14) with two M10 x ¾” Allen Bolts (#73)
and Ø ¾” Washers (#87). Secure it to the Middle Vertical Frame (#4) with one M10 x 2
3/8” Carriage Bolt (#78), Ø ¾” Washer (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
C.)Slide one Ø 3” Rubber Bumper (#55) and Olympic Sleeve (#63) onto each post on the
Sliding Weight Post. Secure each Sleeve with one M8 x ½” Allen Bolt (#79).
D.)Attach one Spring Clip (#39) to each Sleeve.
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)
A.) Attach the Left & Right Lat Bar Frames (#16 & #17) to the Upper Frame (#10). Align the
holes and secure each Lat Bar Frame to Upper Frame with one M10 x 5” Allen Bolt (#67),
two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88). Do not tighten the Nut and Bolt
yet.
B.) Attach the Left & Right Lat Bar Frames to the Lat Bar Frame Bracket (#15) from each
side. Secure them with two M10 x 5 3/8” Allen Bolts (#66), four Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and
two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
C.)Secure each Lat Bar Frames to the front of the Bracket from each side with two M10 x 2
3/8” Carriage Bolts (#78), one 4 ¾” x 2 3/8” Bracket (#18), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87) and
two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
D.)Securely tighten all nuts and bolts.
E.) Place a Pulley (#45) in the open slot on the Lat Bar Frame (#17). Secure the Pulley with
one M10 x 2 1/8” Allen Bolt (#70), two Short Pulley Bushings (#47), and one M10 Aircraft
Nut (#88). Repeat the same procedure to install the other side.
DIAGRAM 4
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)
A.) Attach the Butterfly Base (#23) to the front of Middle Vertical Frame (#4). Attach the
Butterfly Pulley Bracket (#24) to the back of the Frame. Secure them with two M10 x 2
¾” Carriage Bolts (#77), Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#88).
B.) Slide the Left Butterfly (#26) onto the pivot on the Butterfly Base. Secure it with one Lock
Ring (#64), M6 x 3/8” Allen Bolt (#84), and M6 Aircraft Nut (#90).
C.)Attach the Butterfly Arm Pad (#34) to the Left Butterfly. Secure it with two M8 x 2 ½” Allen
Bolts (#74) and Ø 5/8” Washers (#89).
D.)Repeat the Procedures B & C above to install the Right Butterfly (#27).
E.) Insert two Weight Posts (#21) into the holes on the Weight Post Supports (#20). Secure
each Post with one M10 x ¾” Allen Bolt (#73) and Ø ¾” Washer (#87). Slide one Olympic
Sleeve (#63) onto each Post. Secure each Sleeve with one M8 x ½” Allen Bolt (#79).
Attach a Spring Clip (#39) to each Sleeve. DIAGRAM 5
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CABLE LOOP DIAGRAM
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Insert the 242” Upper Cable (#35) through the swivel pulley bracket pre-installed in the top
front of the Right Lat Bar Frame (#17).
B.) Install a Ball Stopper (#86) onto the end of the Cable. Attach a U-shaped Connector (#91) to
the end of the Cable.
C.)Attach a Short Chain (#40) in between the opening on the Connector and secure it with a M10
x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt (#72), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
D.)Draw the Cable over the Pulley and pull through the Cable sleeve on the Right Lat Bar Frame.
Draw the Cable along the Frame towards the back of the machine to the Pulley previously
installed. Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward to an Angled Floating Pulley
Bracket (#28).
E.) Attach two Pulleys (#45) to the Bracket. Secure them with one M10 x 2 ¾” Allen Bolt (#68),
two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
F.) Draw the Cable around the back Pulley then upward to the open bracket underneath the Lat
Bar Frame Bracket (#15). Attach a Single Pulley Bracket (#98) to the bracket. Secure it with
one M10 x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt (#72), two Ø3/4” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
Attach a Pulley to the Bracket. Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#71), two Ø ¾”
Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
G.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley then back down to the Angled Floating Pulley Bracket (#28)
again. Let the Bracket hanging for now.
H.)Draw the Cable around the front Pulley then upward towards the Pulley on the Left Lat Bar
Frame (#16).
I.) Draw the Cable over the Pulley then along the Left Lat Bar Frame towards the front of the
machine. Insert the Cable through the cable sleeve and over the pre-installed Pulley on the
front of the Left Lat Bar Frame.
J.) Repeat the Procedures B & C above to install a Ball Stopper, U-shaped Connector, and a
Short Chain.
K.) Connect the Lat Bar (#22) or Single Handles (#59) to the Short Chains using C-clips (#42).
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DIAGRAM 6
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STEP 7 (See Diagram 7 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach one end of the 76” Butterfly Cable (#36) to the clip on the Left Butterfly
(#26). Draw the Cable to the Butterfly Base Bracket (#24).
B.) Attach a Pulley (#45) to the Bracket. Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#71),
one L-shaped Bracket (#25), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut
(#88).
C.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward. Attach the Cable to a Single
Floating Pulley Bracket (#30). Secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#71), two
Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88). Let the Bracket hanging for
now.
D.) Pull the Cable upward to the right open bracket on the Butterfly Base Bracket (#24).
Repeat Procedure B above to install another Pulley.
E.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then clip it to the Right Butterfly.
DIAGRAM 7
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STEP 8 (See Diagram 8 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach one end of the 140” High-Low Cable (#38) to the bracket on the Sliding Weight Post
(#13). Secure it with one M10 x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt (#72), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one
M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
B.) Draw the Cable upward to the open bracket underneath the Lat Bar Frame Bracket (#15).
Install another Pulley.
C.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward. Attach the Cable to a Double Floating
Pulley Bracket (#29). Install a Pulley to the upper bracket.
D.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley and upward to the Angled Floating Pulley Bracket (#28)
previously installed in Step-6. Install another Pulley.
E.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then downward to the open bracket on the back of the
Middle Vertical Frame (#4). Install another Pulley.
F.) Draw the Cable around the Pulley then upward to the Single Floating Pulley Bracket (#30)
previously installed in Step-7. Secure the end of the Cable to the bracket with one M10 x 1”
Allen Bolt (#85), two Ø ¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
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STEP 9 (See Diagram 9 & Cable Loop Diagram)
A.) Attach the 68” Lower Cable (#37) to the opening on the bottom of Middle Vertical
Frame (#4). Attach a Pulley to the opening. Secure it with one M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt
(#69), two Long Pulley Bushings (#48), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88).
B.) Draw the Cable underneath the Pulley to the open bracket on the Rear Base Frame
(#5). Install a Pulley to the bracket.
C.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley then upward to the Double Floating Pulley
Bracket (#29) previously installed in Step-8. Install another Pulley.
D.)Draw the Cable around the Pulley then down to the open bracket on the Rear Base
Frame. Connect the end of the Cable to a Short Chain (#40) using a C-clip (#42).
Secure the Short Chain to the bracket with one M10 x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt (#72), two Ø
¾” Washers (#87), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#88). Adjust the tension of the Cable
Loop System by adjusting the length of the Short Chain.
E.) Connect a Long Chain (#41) to the U-shaped Connector at the end of the Cable.
Connect the Shiver Bar (#31) to the Long Chain using a C-clip (#42).
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SMITH MACHINE
PARTS LIST
KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Q’ty
1 Left Base Frame 1 51 2” x 1 ¾” Sleeve 2
2 Right Base Frame 1 52 1” End Cap 2
3 Cross Brace 1 53 Ø 1” Con-shaped End Cap 8
4 Middle Vertical Frame 1 54 6” x 2” Rubber Bumper 1
5 Rear Base Frame 1 55 Ø 3” Rubber Bumper 4
6 Front Vertical Frame 2 56 Ø 1 ½” Rubber Bumper 1
7 Guide Rod 2 57 Ø 2 ½” Rubber Bumper 2
8 Foot Plate 1 58 2” End Cap 5
9 Safety Stop Frame 2 59 Single Handle 2
10 Upper Frame 1 60 1 5/8” x 2 3/8” End Cap 5
11 Weight Bar 1 61 2” Square End Cap 9
12 Lifting Sleeve 1 62 Long Olympic Sleeve 2
13 Sliding Weight Post 1 63 Olympic Sleeve 4
14 Rear Vertical Frame 1 64 Lock Ring 2
15 Lat Bar Frame Bracket 1 65 M10 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolt 2
16 Left Lat Bar Frame 1 66 M10 x 5 3/8” Allen Bolt 2
17 Right Lat Bar Frame 1 67 M10 x 5” Allen Bolt 2
18 4 ¾” x 2 3/8” Bracket 2 68 M10 x 2 ¾” Allen Bolt 1
19 Swivel Pulley Bracket 2 69 M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt 3
20 Weight Post Support 2 70 M10 x 2 1/8” Allen Bolt 2
21 Weight Post 2 71 M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt 12
22 Lat Bar 1 72 M10 x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt 5
23 Butterfly Base 1 73 M10 x ¾” Allen Bolt 4
24 Butterfly Base Bracket 1 74 M8 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt 6
25 L-shaped Bracket 2 75 M10 x 3 ½” Carriage Bolt 4
26 Left Butterfly 1 76 M10 x 3” Carriage Bolt 2
27 Right Butterfly 1 77 M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt 14
28 Angled Floating Pulley Bracket 1 78 M10 x 2 3/8” Carriage Bolt 5
29 Double Floating Pulley Bracket 1 79 M8 x ½” Allen Bolt 6
30 Single Floating Pulley Bracket 1 80 M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolt 2
31 Shiver Bar 1 81 M6 x 5/8” Screw 1
32 4 ¾” x 2” Bracket 2 82 M8 x 3/8” Screw 4
33 Backrest Board 1 83 M6 x 3/8” Allen Bolt 8
34 Butterfly Arm Pad 2 84 M6 x 1 3/8” Allen Bolt 2
35 242” Upper Cable 1 85 M10 x 1” Allen Bolt 1
36 76” Butterfly Cable 1 86 Ball Stopper 2
37 68” Lower Cable 1 87 Ø ¾” Washer 83
38 140” High Low Cable 1 88 M10 Aircraft Nut 55
39 Spring Clip 6 89 Ø 5/8” Washer 7
40 Short Chain 3 90 M6 Aircraft Nut 2
41 Long Chain 1 91 U-shaped Connector 2
42 C-clip 4 92 Left Short Safety Catch 1
43 Butterfly Bushing 4 93 Left Long Safety Catch 1
44 1 ½” x 1” Sliding Sleeve 4 94 Right Short Safety Catch 1
45 Pulley 17 95 Right Long Safety Catch 1
46 Handle Grip 4 96 Lower Safety Catch 2
47 Short Pulley Bushing 4 97 Safety Hook 2
48 Long Pulley Bushing 2 98 Single Pulley Bracket 1
49 Ø 1 3/8” Bushing 8
50 Ring Cap 4
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