Impex POWERHOUSE SM 3000 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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06-24-02
OWNER'S
MANUAL
POWERHOUSE
SMITH MACHINE
SM 3000
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
SMITH MACHINE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 4
EXPLODED DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………….. 12
SMITH MACHINE PARTS LIST………..………………………………………….. 13
MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 14
EXPLODED DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………... 20
MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH PARTS LIST…………………………………………. 21
WARRANTY.................................................................................................…. 22
ORDERING PARTS.......................................................................................… 22
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the POWERHOUSE SM3000 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.
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 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Tools Required Assembling the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches and Allen
Wrenches
NOTE: It is strongly recommended two or more people assemble this machine to
avoid possible injury.
STEP 1 (See Diagram 1)
A.) Attach the Rear Base Frame (#3) to the Left Base Frame (#1). Secure it with two
M10 x 3” Carriage Bolts (#66), one Bracket (#7), two ∅¾” Washers (#5), and two
M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6). DO NOT tighten all the nuts and bolts yet. Only finger-
tighten for now.
B.) Repeat the above procedure to attach the Right Base Frame (#2).
C.) Attach the Front Vertical Beam (#9) to the bracket on the Left Base Frame (#1).
Secure it with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#11), ∅¾” Washers (#5), and M10
Aircraft Nuts (#6). Repeat the same procedure to install the other side.
D.) Attach the Guide Rod (#16) to the circular clamp on the Left Base Frame (#1).
Secure the M8 x 3/8” Allen Screw (#60) with an Allen wrench. Repeat the same
procedure for the other side.
E.) Attach the Rear Vertical Beam (#8) and Lat Bar Base (#10) to the Rear Base
Frame (#3). Secure it with two M10 x 3” Carriage Bolts (#66), ∅¾” Washers (#5)
and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6).
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)
A.) Slide the Safety Stop Frame (#12) onto the Front Vertical Beam (#9) and Guide
Rod (#16) from the top. Drop the Stop Frame all the way down. Align the hole
and secure it with a Quick Release Knob (#15). Slide the Rubber Bumper (#14)
onto the Guide Rod (#16). Repeat the same procedure to install the other side.
B.) Slide the Sliding Safety Catches (#17) onto the Guide Rods (#16) from the top.
C.)NOTE: Help of another person is strongly recommended for this step. Insert the
Weight Bar (#56) through a ∅3” Thick Rubber Bumper (#54) from the left side of
the machine. Then insert the Bar through the hole on the Sliding Safety Catch
(#17). Continue inserting the Bar through the Lifting Sleeve (#53).
D.)Insert the Bar through the Sliding Safety Catch (#17) on the right side. Place
another ∅3” Thick Rubber Bumper (#54) onto the Bar. Make sure the gap on
both side of the bar is even. Secure the M8 x 1/2” Bolts (#55) on the Sliding
Safety Catches (#17).
E.) Install a Long Olympic Sleeve (#57) onto the Right side of the Bar. Secure it with
a M8 x 1/2” Allen Screw (#59). Repeat the procedure for the other side. Attach
two ∅2” Spring Clips (#34) onto the Olympic Sleeves. Note: If you are using
standard plates, remove the Sleeves.
F.) Attach the Front Top Beam (#19) to the top of the Front Vertical Beams (#9) and
Guide Rods (#16). Secure the Guide Rods with two M8 x 3/8” Allen Screws (#60)
(The screws should be already on the circular clamps.)
G.)Secure each side of the Front Top Beam (#19) with two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts
(#11), ∅¾” Washers (#5), and M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6). Securely tighten all the
nuts and bolts previously installed.
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)
A.) Attach the Lat Bar Frame (#23) to the Lat Bar Base (#10). Secure it with two M10 x 2
½” Allen Bolts (#22), four ∅¾” Washers (#5), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6).
B.) Slide the Weight Post (#31) onto the Lat Bar Frame (#23).
C.)Slide two Rubber Bumpers (#54) onto the weight posts. Attach two short Olympic
Sleeves (#33) onto the posts. Secure them with two ∅2” Spring Clips (#34).
DIAGRAM 3
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)
A.) Attach the Upper Frame (#21) to the top of the Front Top Beam (#19). Secure it
with one M10 x 3” Allen Bolt (#4), two ∅¾” Washers (#5) and one M10 Aircraft
Nut (#6).
B.) Attach the back of the Upper Frame (#21) to the top of the Lat Bar Frame (#23).
Secure it with two M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolts (#22), four ∅¾” Washers (#5) and two
M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6).
C.) Secure the Upper Frame (#21) to the top of Rear Vertical Beam (#8) with one
M10 x 3” Allen Bolt (#4), two ∅¾” Washers (#5), and one Aircraft Nut (#6).
DIAGRAM 4
DIAGRAM 4DIAGRAM 4
DIAGRAM 4
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)
A.) Attach the Backrest Board (#51) to the Rear Vertical Beam (#8). Secure it with two
M8 x 2 ½” Allen Bolts (#52) and ∅5/8” Washers (#35).
B.) Attach the Butterfly Support (#43) and the Butterfly Pulley Support (#48) to the Rear
Vertical Beam (#8). Secure them with two M10 x 3” Carriage Bolts (#66), two ∅¾”
Washers (#5), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#6).
C.)Attach the Right Butterfly (#41) to the Axle on the Butterfly Support (#43). Secure it
with a ∅1 ½” Washer (#45) and M12 Aircraft Nut (#46). Repeat the same
procedure to install the other side.
D.)Slide two Butterfly Foam Rolls (#40) onto the Butterfly Arms.
DIAGRAM 5
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6)
A.) Attach one end of the 77” Butterfly Cable (#65) to the Right Butterfly Arm. Secure it
with a M10 x 1” Allen Bolt (#32), two ∅¾” Washer (#5), and M10 Aircraft Nut (#6).
Do not over tighten the nut and bolt. Let the Cable eyelet pivots on the bolt.
B.) Draw the Cable to the Butterfly Pulley Support (#48). Attach a Pulley (#38). Secure it
with one Pulley Fender (#47), one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#24), two ∅¾” Washers
(#5), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6). Repeat the same procedure to attach the other
end of the Cable to the other Butterfly Arm.
C.)Pull the Cable downward and install another Pulley in the mid-span. Secure it with
one Single Floating Pulley Bracket (#49), one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#24), two ∅¾”
Washers (#5), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6). Let the Bracket hanging for now.
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STEP 7 (See Diagram 7)
A.) Attach the 132” Upper Cable (#25) to the top of the Upper Frame (#21). Make sure
the ball on the Cable is underneath the Frame. Attach a Pulley (#38) to the bracket
then secure it with one M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#24), two ∅¾” Washers (#5) and
one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6).
B.) Continue drawing the Cable (#25) towards the back of the machine. Install another
Pulley.
C.) Draw the Cable (#25) downward. Install another Pulley (#38) and a Double Floating
Pulley Bracket (#50). Secure it with a M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt (#24), two ∅¾”
Washers (#5) and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6). Let the Bracket hanging for now.
Note: There are four holes on the Pulley Bracket. The purpose of these holes is to
adjust the tightness of the cable loop system. After finish installing the cables,
check the tightness of the cables. If the cables are too loose, shorten the distance
between the two pulleys by installing the upper pulley to a lower hole.
D.) Pull the Cable (#25) upward back to the Upper Frame (#21). Install another Pulley.
E.) Draw the Cable (#25) downward towards the Weight Post (#31). Secure the end of
the Cable to the Post with a M10 x 1” Allen Bolt (#32), two ∅¾” Washers (#5), and
one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6).
F.) Attach the 111” Lower Cable (#64) to the bottom of the Rear Vertical Beam (#8).
Install a Pulley (#38) to the slotted hole. Push two Pulley Bushings (#63) into the
holes from both sides on the Beam. Secure it with one M10 x 2 ¾” Allen Bolt (#62),
two ∅¾” Washers (#5) and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6).
G.) Draw the Cable (#64) to the Lat Bar Base (#10). Install another Pulley.
H.) Pull the Cable (#64) upward to the Double Floating Pulley Bracket (#50) previously
installed in Step C above. Install another Pulley.
I.) Continue drawing the Cable (#64) to the Bracket on the Rear Vertical Beam (#8).
Install a Pulley.
J.) Pull the Cable upward to the Single Floating Pulley Bracket (#49) previously install
in Step 6. Secure it with a M10 x 1” Allen Bolt (#32), two ∅¾” Washers (#5) and
one M10 Aircraft Nut (#6).
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DIAGRAM 7
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PARTS LIST
KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Q’ty
1 Left Base Frame 1 51 Butterfly Backrest Boar 1
2 Right Base Frame 1 52 M8 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt 2
3 Rear Base Frame 1 53 Lifting Sleeve 1
4 M10 x 3” Allen Bolt 2 54 ∅3” Thick Rubber Bumper 4
5 ∅¾” Washer 58 55 M8 x ½” Allen Bolt 2
6 M10 Aircraft Nut 37 56 Wight Bar 1
7 Bracket 2 57 Long Olympic Sleeve 2
8 Rear Vertical Beam 1 58 ∅2” Round End Cap 4
9 Front Vertical Beam 2 59 M8 x ½” Allen Screw 4
10 Lat Bar Base 1 60 M8x 3/8” Allen Screw 4
11 M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt 8 61 Curl Bar 1
12 Safety Stop Frame 2 62 M10 x 2 ¾” Allen Bolt 1
13 2 3/8” Square Sleeve 4 63 Pulley Bushing 2
14 Rubber Bumper 2 64 111” Lower Cable 1
15 Quick Release Knob 2 65 77” Butterfly Cable 1
16 Guide Rod 2 66 M10 x 3” Carriage Bolt 8
17 Sliding Safety Catch 2 67 2” x 2” End Cap 5
18 ∅1” Bushing 4
19 Front Top Beam 1
20 2” Square End Cap 11
21 Upper Frame 1
22 M10 x 2 ½” Allen Bolt 4
23 Lat Bar Frame 1
24 M10 x 1 ¾” Allen Bolt 10
25 132” Upper Cable 1
26 Clip 2
27 Chain 1
28 Lat Bar 1
29 Grip 4
30 2” Square Sleeve 2
31 Weight Post 1
32 M10 x 1” Allen Bolt 4
33 Short Olympic Sleeve 2
34 ∅2” Spring Clip 4
35 ∅5/8” Washer 2
36 Lat Bar Rubber Bumper 1
37 M6 Screw 1
38 Pulley 11
39 Left Butterfly 1
40 Butterfly Foam Roll 2
41 Right Butterfly 1
42 ∅1” Butterfly Bushing 4
43 Butterfly Support 1
44 Bumper Plate 1
45 ∅1 ½” Washer 2
46 M12 Aircraft Nut 2
47 Pulley Fender 2
48 Butterfly Pulley Support 1
49 Single Floating Pulley Bracket 1
50 Double Floating Pulley Bracket 2
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MULTIPURPOSE BENCH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Tools Required Assembling the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches and Allen
Wrenches
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.) Attach the Main Frame (#1) to the Front Stabilizer (#2). Align the holes and secure
it with three M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#31) and ∅¾” Washers (#39).
B.) Attach the Main Frame (#1) to the Rear Stabilizer (#3). Align the holes and secure
it with two M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#31) and ∅¾” Washers (#39).
C.)Slide the Sliding Block (#9) onto the Incline Adjustment Bar (#10). Align the holes
then thread in a Knob Lock (#20) to hold the Sliding Block in position.
D.)Push two Bushings (#23) into the Incline Adjustment Bar (#10). Then attach the
Bushings and the Bar to the bracket on the Main Frame (#1). Secure it with a M10
x 3” Allen Bolt (#33), two ∅¾” Washers (#39), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#41).
E.)Attach two Bushings (#23) to the side of Main Frame (#1). Attach two Bushings
(#23) to the pivot on top of the Main Frame (#1). Attach two Bushings (#23) to the
pivot on the Sliding Block (#9). DIGRAM 1
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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)
A.) Attach two Bushings (#23) to each Seat Support Frames (#6).
B.) Attach one Backrest Support (#7) to the Seat Support Frame (#6). Align the holes
and secure them with one M10 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolt (#32), and one ∅¾” Washer
(#39). Repeat the same procedure to install the other side.
C.)Attach the two Backrest Supports (#7) to the pivot on the Main Frame (#1). Align
the holes and secure them with one M10 x 6 ¼” Allen Bolt (#35), two ∅¾”
Washers (#39), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#41).
DIAGRAM 2
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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)
A.) Align the holes on the two Backrest Supports (#7) to the pivot on the Sliding Block
(#9). Secure them with one M10 x 6 ¼” Allen Bolt (#35), two ∅¾” Washers (#39),
and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#41). DIAGRAM 3
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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)
A.) Attach the Seat Incline Support Bracket (#8) to the Main Frame (#1). Secure it with
one M10 x 4 3/4” Allen Bolt (#34), two ∅3/4” Washers (#39), and one M10 Aircraft
Nut (#41). Do not over tighten the nut and bolt. The Bracket needs to be able to
swivel. Attach two bushings (#23) to the pivot on the Seat Incline Support Bracket
(#8).
B.) Attach the Seat Support Frames (#6) to the Pivot. Align the holes and secure them
with one M10 x 8 ¼” Allen Bolt (#36), two ∅¾” Washers (#39), and one M10 Aircraft
Nut (#41).
DIAGRAM 4
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STEP 5 (See Diagram 5)
A.) Place the Seat Pad (#14) onto the Seat Support Frames (#6). Align the holes and
secure it with four M8 x 2” Allen Bolts (#37) and ∅5/8” Washers (#40).
B.) Place the Backrest Board (#15) onto the Backrest Supports (#7). Align the holes
and secure it with four M8 x 2” Allen Bolts (#37) and ∅5/8” Washers (#40).
DIAGRAM 5
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STEP 6 (See Diagram 6)
A.) Insert the Leg Developer Holder (#4) into the opening in front of the Seat. Secure it
with a Lock Knob underneath the Seat. Attach the Leg Developer (#5) to the bracket
on the Leg Developer Holder (#4). Secure it with an Axle (#12), two ∅¾” Washers
(#39), and two M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#31). Push the Olympic Sleeve (#13) onto the
weight post on the Leg Developer. Attach the Sprint Clip (#19) to the Sleeve. NOTE:
When using the bench at a decline position to do Ab exercises, place at least 30 lbs.
of weights on the leg developer to hold it down.
B.) Insert one Foam Roll Tube (#11) halfway through the hole on the Leg Developer
Holder (#4). Insert two Foam Roll Tubes (#11) halfway through the holes on the Leg
Developer (#5). Push six Foam Rolls (#42) onto the Tubes from both sides. Plug six
Foam Roll Caps (#22) to the ends.
C.)Attach the Arm Curl Pad (#21) to the Arm Curl Stand (#17). Secure it with two M8 x
5/8” Allen Bolts (#38) and ∅5/8” Washers (#40). For Arm Curl exercises, remove the
Leg Developer and insert the Arm Curl Stand into the top opening in front of the
Seat. DIAGRAM 6
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