Inflight Fitness VANGUARD User manual

VANGUARD ASSEMBLY MANUAL
VANGUARD with LEG PRESS OPTION
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICES
IF YOU ARE ASSEMBLING THIS VANGUARD FITNESS MACHINE WITH EITHER
THE LEG PRESS OR CABLE COLUMN OPTION STOP NOW AND USE THE
ASSEMBLY MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE OPTION.
Read all warning labels, instruction placards and this manual before attempting
to use this machine. Always consult your physician and an exercise professional
before beginning any exercise program/regimen.
Before any test or use check for proper assembly of the machine including (but
not limited to): bolts and other hardware fastened properly, cables in pulley
grooves and routed correctly. For safety use only the top weight for the first
machine movement.
Maintain your machine in good working order by following the maintenance
schedule provided on the equipment.
It is strongly recommended that a qualified dealer assemble this
Vanguard exercise machine.
Should there be any question during assembly contact your authorized Inflight Fitness
dealer or call direct to 714 821 4177.
The Vanguard 2 –stack may be assembled two ways to provide a more enjoyable
exercise experience. See the cover for views. For instance, do not block access to the
leg station by putting the leg extension/leg curl side of the machine in a corner.
Determine which assembly direction provides the better view for the exercisers.
Before beginning assembly read this instruction manual thoroughly. Unpack and verify
all parts and hardware quantities against the parts and hardware lists.
Follow the assembly steps in sequence. Failure to follow the order of assembly will
result in disassembly later and possible damage to the machine components.
The 3/8” nuts provided with this machine are “centerlocking”. They provide a more
secure assembly than nylon locking nuts. Please note they do require more force to
tighten than nylon locking nuts.
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VANGUARD PARTS AND HARDWARE
PARTS
PLATINUM FRAME PARTS
Main Upright Base Tube Mid-Frame
Base Frame MEC Lower Attach Top Beam
Top Frame Vertical Tubes (2) Low Row Tube
Low Row Connector Main MEC Frame Round Cable Retainer (2)
“L” Pulley Plate Notched G.R. Bracket Angled G.R. Bracket
Seat Frame Press Arm Angle Cable Retainer (2)
L/H Bracket R/H Bracket Bearing Brackets (2)
Press Arm Support Flat Pulley Plates (2) Bent Pulley Plate (1-hole)
MEC Exercise Arm Double Pulley Bracket Bent Pulley Plate (2-hole)
MEC Support Tube
BLACK FRAME PARTS
Foot Plate MEC Seat Plate MEC Back Support Tube w/ Plate
Leg Curl Handle Seat Handles (2) MEC Back Support Tube (21”)
Long Back Support (23”) Short Back Support L/H Lat Bar Holder
R/H Lat Bar Holder Lat Bar Bar Rest
CABLES AND PULLEYS
P13-0452 Cable P13-0453 Cable P13-0454 Cable
P13-0455 Cable 6” Pulleys (3) 4 ½” Pulleys (14)
PADS
MEC Seat Pad Back Pad Rollers (4)
Back/Thigh Pad Six-sided Pad
MISCELLANEOUS
Guide Rods (4) Lube (2) Weight Stack Cushions (4)
Low Row/Bicep Bar Seat Stem Chrome Retainer Plates (4)
Weight Labels 3/4” x 3” Shaft Top Weights (2)
Quick Links (2) Instruction Placards (3) Weight Pins w/Lanyard (2)
20 –10# Weight Plates 20 –5# Weight Plates Pillow Block Bearings (2)
Roller Tubes (4) Touch Up Paint
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VANGUARD PARTS AND HARDWARE
HARDWARE
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Bolts
3/8” x 4 ½” 2
3/8” x 4” 1
3/8” x 3 ¾” 3
3/8” x 3 ½” 7 (1 with blue patch)
3/8” x 3 ¼” 4 (2 with blue patch)
3/8” x 3” 27 (5 with blue patch)
3/8” x 2 ¾” 15
3/8” x 2 ½” 2
3/8” x 2 ¼” 1
3/8” x 2” 8
3/8” x 1 ¾” 3
3/8” x 1 ¼” 8 (4 with blue patch)
1/2” x 7”1
1/2” x 5 ¼” 2
Screws
1/4” x ¾” Cap Screw 1
3/8” x 1” Button Head Screws 2
3/8” x 1” Flat Head Screws 4
1/4” x ½” Flat Head Screws 2
Washers
3/8” Flat Washers 141
3/8” Small Washers 2
½” Flat Washers 6
Cam Washer 1
Plastic Washers 8
Nuts
3/8” Nuts 71
½” Nuts 3
Spacers
½” Barrel Spacers 4
½” Step Spacers 7
¾” Step Spacers 1
1” Step Spacers 2
1 ¼” Step Spacers 2
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MAIN STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY
A1. Assemble the Base Frame to the Main Upright and Base tube using 2–3/8” x 3”
bolts, 2 – 3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 8 – 3/8” flat washers and 4 –3/8” nuts. Do not fully
tighten the bolts at this time.
A2.Assemble the Mid-Frame to the assembly created in Step A. using 2 – 3/8” x 3 ¼”
bolts, 4 – 3/8” flat washers, and 2 – 3/8” nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this
time.
A3.Assemble the MEC Lower Attach to the assembly created in Step B. using 2 – 3/8”
x3” bolts, 4 – 3/8” washers, and 2 – 3/8” nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this
time.
A4. Attach the One Hole Bent Pulley Bracket and the Two Hole Bent Pulley Bracket to
the MEC Lower Attach using 2 –3/8” x 3” bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 – 3/8” nuts.
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Base Frame
Main Upright
Base Tube
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
8 - Washers
4 - Nuts
Mid-Frame
2 - 3/8" x 3 1/4" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
MEC Lower Attach
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
A1
A2
A3
A4
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NOTE: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL AFTER STEP B3.
1 - Bent Pulley Bracket
(1-hole)
1 - Bent Pulley Bracket
(2-hole)
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MAIN STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY
B1. Assemble the Top Frame to the Main Upright using 2 –3/8” x 3” bolts, 4 – 3/8” flat
washers and 2 –3/8” nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
B2. Assemble the Vertical Tubes to the Lower Frame and Top Frame using 4 –3/8” x 3
½” bolts, 8 – 3/8” flat washers, and 4 – 3/8” nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this
time.
B3. Assemble the Top Beam to the Main Upright and Top Frame using 1 –3/8” x 3”
bolts, 2 –3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 6 –3/8” washers, and 3 –3/8” nuts.
FULLY TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AT THIS TIME
B4. Attach the “L” Pulley Plate to the Lower Frame using 2- 3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 4 –3/8”
flat washers, and 2 –3/8” nuts. Tighten these bolts.
B5. Attach the Main MEC Frame and Low Row Connector to the MEC Lower Attach
using 2 - 3/8” x 3” bolts, 4 – 3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts. Do NOT fully tighten
these bolts until after Step K2.
B6. Attach the Footplate and Low Row Tube to the Low Row Connector using 2 - 3/8” x
3” bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 – 3/8” nuts. Tighten these bolts.
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B2
1 - "L" Pulley Plate
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
B4
1 - Main MEC Frame
1 - Low Row Connector
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
1 - Footplate
1 - Low Row Tube
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
B5
B6
NOTES:
Fully tighten all bolts except Step B5 .
At this time check the position of the
frame in the room. Center the lat bar
over the bottom tube if necessary.
After the weight stacks are installed
the machine will be too heavy to move.
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WARNING:
Do not put a bolt
into this hole.
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Top Beam
1 - 3/8" x 3" Bolt
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt
6 - Washers
3 - Nuts
B1
Top Frame
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
B3
2 - Vertical Tubes
4 - 3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolts
8 - Washers
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHT STACK INSTALLATION
C1. Insert 2 - Guide Rods into the two large holes in the Mid Frame near the center of
the machine. Allow Guide Rods to lean together out the side of the machine. Place
one weight stack cushion on each Guide Rod and slide down to the base. Apply
lubricant to the Guide Rods from the weight stack cushions to the tops of the Guide
Rods.
Making sure that the recess for the weight labels is facing out from the frame and
that the three pads are facing down slide onto the Guide Rods: 10 –10lb. weights
and then 10 –5lb. weights. Place a Top Weight on the Guide Rods with the drilled
hole facing out from the machine and slide down to the stack. Slide the loop of the
weight pin lanyard over the threaded boss in the center of the top weight.
Insert the pins of the Notched Guide Rod Bracket into the rubber cushions on top of
guide rods. Give the guide rods a little shake to help align the weight plates. Bolt
the Notched Guide Rod Bracket to the Top Frame using 2 –3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 4 –
3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
C2. Insert 2 - Guide Rods into the two large holes in the Base Frame near the side of
the machine where you will assemble the multi-press. Allow Guide Rods to lean
together away from the machine. Place one weight stack cushion on each Guide
Rod and slide down to the base. Apply lubricant to the Guide Rods from the weight
stack cushions to the tops of the Guide Rods.
Install the weight plates as in Step C1.
Install the Angled Guide Rod Bracket onto top of guide rods to the Top Frame (with
the Upper Shroud Bracket from the shroud box if shrouds will be installed later)
using 2 –3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 4 – 3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
C3. If shrouds will be installed, bolt the Lower Shroud Bracket from the shroud box to
the Base Frame using 2 –3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 4 – 3/8” washers, and 2 –3/8” nuts
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2 - Guide Rods
2 - Weight Cushions
10 - 10lb. Weight Plates
10 - 5lb. Weight Plates
1 - Top Weight
1 - Angled G. R. Bracket
1 - Upper Shroud Bracket*
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
*
NOTE: Steps and parts marked with* are
only if shrouds are to be installed -
parts are in shroud box.
Lower Shroud Bracket*
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts*
4 - Washers*
2 - Nuts*
C3*
TOP FRAME OMITTED
TO SHOW NOTCHED
GUIDE ROD BRACKET
2 - Guide Rods
2 - Weight Cushions
10 - 10lb. Weight Plates
10 - 5lb. Weight Plates
1 - Top Weight
1 - Notched G.R. Bracket
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
C1
C2
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STATION STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY
D1.Attach the two Bearing Flats to the Main MEC Frame using 2 –3/8” x 4 ½” bolts, 4 –
½” barrel spacers, 4 -3/8” flat washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
D2.Attach the two Bearing Brackets to the Main Upright using 2 –3/8” x 3” bolts, 4 –
3/8” flat washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
D3.Assemble the Press Arm Support Ass’y to the Main Upright using 1 –3/8” x 3 ½”
bolt with the blue patch, 1 – 3/8” x 3 ¾” bolt, 3 –3/8” washers, and 1 – 3/8” nut.
D4.Attach the Seat Frame to the Main Upright using 2-3/8” x 3¾” bolts, 4 –3/8”
washers, and 2 –3/8” nuts.
D5.Attach the Seat Frame to the Base Tube using 1 L/H Bracket, 1 –R/H Bracket, 2 –
3/8” x 3” bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
D6. Insert the Seat Stem into the Seat Frame with the positioning holes facing forward.
Install the 1/4” x ¾” socket head cap screw into the hole at the back of the Seat
Stem.
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2 - Bearing Flats
4 - 1/2" Barrel Spacers
2 - 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
2 - Bearing Brackets
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
1 - Press Arm Support
1 - 3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolt
1 - 3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt
with Blue Patch
3 - Washers
1 - Nuts
1 - Seat Frame
2 - 3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolts
4 -Washers
2 - Nuts
1 - L/H Bracket
1 - R/H Bracket
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
D1
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D2
D3
D4
D5
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1 - Seat Stem
1 - 1/4" x 3/4" Socket
Head Cap Screw
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MPS/MLA STATION CABLE ASSEMBLY
E1.The Press Arm and Pillow Block Bearings attach to the Bearing Brackets using 4 –
3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts, 8 –3/8” washers, and 4 –3/8” nuts. Note: The pillow Block
Bearings install with the setscrews to the outside. The Press Arm installs with the
long slot towards the frame. Square and center the Press Arm before tightening the
bolts.
E2.Install the P13-0453 Cable starting from the slot at the end of the Top Beam. Slide
the end of the cable without the large diameter ball into the Top Beam into the Top
Beam and out down through the slots in the Top Beam and Top Frame. Install a 4
1/2” pulley underthe cable into the slot at the end of the Top Beam and bolt in place
using 1 –3/8” x 2 ½” bolt, 2 –½” step spacers and 1 -3/8” nut.
E3.Install a 4 ½” pulley under the cable up into the slots where the other end of the
cable exits the frame. Bolt the pulley in place using 1 -3/8” x 2 ¾” bolt, 1 –½” step
spacer (interior side), 1 –¾” step spacer (exterior side), and1–3/8” nut.
E4.Route the cable over a 4 ½” pulley and through the slot in the frame behind the
Press Arm. Attach the pulley using 1 -/8” x 2 ½” bolt, 2 –½” step spacers, and 1 –
3/8” nut.
E5.Route the cable around a 4 ½” pulley and install into the Press Arm using 1 –3/8” x
3 ½” bolt, 2 –1” step spacers and 1 3/8” nut.
E6.Route the cable around a 4 ½” pulley and install into the Press Arm Support using 1
–3/8” x 2” bolt, 1 –Cam washer, 2 –3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut. Place the Cam
washer so that the bolt is as close as possible to the triangle cam rest. Do not
tighten this bolt until it is time to adjust the cable tension.
E7.Attach the end of the cable inside the Press Arm using 1 –3/8” x 4” bolt, 2 –1 ¼”
step spacers and 1 –3/8” nut.
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1 - P13-0453 Cable
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - 3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt
2 - 1/2" Step Spacers
1 - Nut
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
2 - 1/2" Spacers
1 - 3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt
1 - Nut
1 - Press Arm
2 - Pillow Block Bearings
4 - 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolts
8 - Washers
4 - Nuts
E4
E6
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1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - 1/2" Step Spacer
1 - 3/4" Step Spacer
1 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt
1 - Nut
1 - 3/8" x 4" Bolt
2 - 1 1/4" Step Spacers
1 - Nut
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolt
1 - Cam Washer
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
PRESS ARM RECTANGULAR
TUBE OMITTED FOR CLARITY
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
2 - 1" Step Spacers
1 - 3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt
1 - Nut
E1
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E3
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MPS/MLA STATION CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
F1. Thread the P13-0452 cable into the threaded boss in the Top Weight. Remember
to slide the loop of the weight pin lanyard onto the cable/topweight if you have not
done so already.
Note: There is a maximum 1” allowable from under the head of the threaded cable
end to the top of the threaded boss where the jam nut rests.
F2. Route the other end of the cable up through the guide rod bracket, through the slot
in the top frame, around a 6” pulley and back down through the slot. Attach the
pulley within the top frame using 1 –3/8” x 2 ¾” bolt, 2 –½” step spacers, 1 –Angle
Cable Retainer, 1 –3/8” washer and 1 –3/8” nut.
F3. Route the cable end around a 6” pulley and attach the pulley to the “L” pulley
bracket using 1 –3/8” x 1 ¾” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers, and 1 –3/8” nut.
F4. Assemble one 4 ½” pulley between the two Flat Pulley Plates using 1 –3/8” x 1 ¾”
bolt, 2 –3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut. Place this assembly over the upper cable
installed in Steps P.Route the lower cable over a 4 ½” pulley and bolt it between the
pulley plates using 1 –3/8” x 1 ¾” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
F5. Remove the pin and E-clip from the clevis at the end of the cable. Route the clevis
end down to the welded plate on the lower frame and attach re-using the pin and E-
clip.
F6. At this time there should be tension on the cables which will hold the upper cable
above the hole indicated on the drawing page. Install 1 –3/8” x 3” bolt, 2 –3/8”
washers and 1 –3/8” nut into this hole. If this bolt is difficult to pass through the hole
loosen the bolts installed at Step B3 and then re-tighten.
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1 - 6" Pulley
1 - Cable Retainer
1 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt
2 - 1/2' Step Spacers
1 - Washer
1 - Nut
1 - 6" Pulley
1 - 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
2 - 4 1/2" Pulleys
2 - Flat Pulley Plates
2 - 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
1- Pin
1 - E-Clip
1 - 3/8" x 3" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
Be certain cable is above
this hole before installing.
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
1 - P13-0452 Cable
1 -Weight Pin with Lanyard
Slide Loop of Lanyard
down to Top Weight
if possible
Maximum 1" from
under Bolt Head to
under the Jamnut
F1
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MEC/LOW ROW STATION CABLE ASSEMBLY
G1. Thread the P13-0454 cable into the threaded boss in the Top Weight. Remember
to slide the loop of the weight pin lanyard onto the cable/topweight if you have not
done so already.
Note: There is a maximum 1” allowable from under the head of the threaded cable
end to the top of the threaded boss where the jam nut rests.
G2. Route the other end of the cable between the guide rodsand around a 6” pulley.
Attach the pulley and cable with an Angle Cable Retainer to the Top Frame using 1
–3/8” x 2 ¾” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers, and 1 –3/8” nut.
G3. Attach the end of the cable to the top frame using 1 –3/8” x 2 ¼” bolt, 2 –3/8”
washers and 1 –3/8” nut. Pull the excess cable down.
G4. Place a 4 ½” Pulley over the loop of upper cable and install it within one side of the
Double Pulley Bracket using 1 –3/8” x 2” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
G5.Assemble the MEC Exercise Arm to the Bearing Flats using 1 –3/4” x 3” shaft, 2 -
3/8” button head cap screws and the two small diameter 3/8” washers.
G6.Attach the end of the P13-0455 Lower MEC Cable that does not have a ball to the
MEC Exercise Arm using the pre-installed pin and E-clip.
G7.Route the cable back between the Bearing Flats and around a 4 ½” pulley Attach
the pulley with a Round Cable Retainer to the closest hole of the two hole Bent
Pulley Bracket using 1 –3/8” x 2” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers, and 1 –3/8” nut.
G8.Assemble one 4 ½” pulley over the cable near the ball end. Install the pulley in the
Low Row Tube bracket using 1 –3/8” x 2” bolt, 2 –3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
G9.Route the cable back to the one hole Bent Pulley Bracket and place the cable within
the groove of a 4 ½” pulley. Install the pulley with a Round Cable Retainer to the
bracket using 1 –3/8” x 2” bolt, 2 –washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
G10.Push excess cable under the weight stack between the two rubber cushions. Wrap
the cable around two 4 ½” Pulleys and attach them to the Mid-Frame using 1 –3/8”
x 3 ½” bolt, two 3/8” washers and 1 –3/8” nut. Take care to keep the cables straight
and within the pulley grooves.
G11.Lift the loop of lower cable and wrap it around a 4 ½” pulley. Install the pulley
within the lower side of the Double Pulley Bracket using 1 –3/8” x 2” bolt, 2 –3/8”
washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
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1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - Round Cable
Retainer
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - P13-0455 Cable
1 - Pin
1 - E-Clip
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - Round Cable Retainer
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - 6" Pulley
1 - Angle Cable Retainer
1 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - 3/8" x 2 1/4" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - 4 1/2" Pulley
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - Double Pulley Bracket
1 - 4 1/2" Pulleys
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolts
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
1 - MEC Exercise Arm
1 - 3/4" x 3" Shaft
2 - 3/8" x 1" Screws
2 - Small Washers
G5
G6
G7
G3
G4
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1 - P13-0454 Cable
1- Weight Pin with
Lanyard
1 - 4 1/2" Pulleys
1 - 3/8" x 2" Bolts
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
G11
2 - 4 1/2" Pulleys
1 - 3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt
2 - Washers
1 - Nut
G8
G9
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PAD AND PAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
H1. Attach the two Seat Handles to the MEC Frame using 2 – 3/8” x 3” bolts, 2 –3/8”
washers and 1 –3/8” nut.
H2.Assemble the MEC Back Supports to the MEC Frame using 1 –1/2” x 5 ¼” bolt, 2 –
1/2” washers and 1 –1/2” nut.
H3.Attach the Seat Plate to the MEC Frame using 1 –1/2” x 7” bolt, 2 –1/2” washers
and 1 –1/2” nut.
H4.Install the MEC back pad and Leg Curl Handle using 2 -3/8” x 3 ¼” bolts, 2 –3/8” x
3” bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
H5.Install the MEC Seat Pad using 2 –3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts and 2 –3/8” washers.
H6.Attach the Back Supports to the Seat Frame using 1 –1/2” x 5 ¼” bolt, 2 –1/2”
washers and 1 –1/2” nut.
H7.Install the Back/Thigh Pad using 3 –3/8” x 3” bolts and 3 –washers.
H8.Install the Six-Sided Pad to the Seat Stem using 2 –3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts and 2 –3/8”
washers.
H9.Insert the two Roller Tubes into the MEC Exercise Arm. Slide a plastic washer, a
Roller Pad, and another plastic washer onto each side of the Roller Tubes. Secure
each side using 1 –Chrome Retainer Plates and 1 -3/8” x 1” Flat Head Screw.
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1 - MEC Back Support
w/ Plate (21")
1 - Back Support (21")
1 - 1/2" x 5 1/4" Bolt
2 - 1/2" Washers
1 - 1/2" Nut
1 - Back Pad
1 - Leg Curl Handle
2 - 3/8" x 3 1/4" Bolts
with blue patch
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
with blue patch
4 - Washers
1 - MEC Seat Plate
1 - 1/2" x 7" Bolt
2 - 1/2" Washers
1 - 1/2" Nut
1 - Back/Thigh Pad
3 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
with blue patch
3 - Washers
1 - Long Back Support (23")
1 - Short Back Support
1 - 1/2" x 5 1/4" Bolt
2 - 1/2" Washers
1 - 1/2" Nut
1 - MEC Seat Pad
2 - 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolts
with blue patch
2 - Washers
4 - Rollers
8 - Plastic Washers
4 - Chrome Retainers
4 - 3/8" Countersunk Screws
H1
H2
H3
2 - Seat Handles
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
H4
1 - Six Sided Pad
2 - 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolt
with blue patch
2 - Washers
H5
H6
H7
H8
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VANGUARD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SHROUD ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If you are not installing shrouds proceed to Step K2 on pages 22 and 23. Then
proceed to pages 26 and 27 for placard installation. Then proceed to pages 28 and 29
for cable adjustment.
NOTE: Some of the screws and washers are pre-installed in the frame. Some screws
and washers may be found in the shroud kit with the shrouds and shroud brackets. If
you are installing shrouds the Upper and Lower Shroud Brackets should have been
installed on page 9 of these instructions.
J1.Attach an Angle Shroud Bracket under the top of the frame.
J2.Attach an Angle Shroud Bracket at the bottom of the frame.
J3.Attach the Flat Shroud using 8 –¼” x 1 ¾” screws, 2 -¼” x 1 ½” screws, 10 –¼”
washers and 10 – 1” spacers. Install the eight outer screws first and then install the
top and bottom screws into the angle brackets.
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1 - Flat Shroud*
10 - 1" Spacers*
8 - 1/4" x 1 3/4" Screws*
10 - 1/4" Washers*
2 - 1/4" x 1 1/2" Screws*
J2
1 - Angle Shroud Bracket*
1 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screw*
1 - 1/4" Washer*
1 - Angle Shroud Bracket*
1 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screw*
1 - 1/4" Washer*
J1
J2
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SHROUD ASSEMBLY CONTINUED
NOTE: If you are not installing shrouds proceed to Step K2. Then proceed to pages
26 and 27 for placard installation. Then proceed to pages 28 and 29 for cable
adjustment.
NOTE: There is a large slot in the Large Curved Shroud to accommodate the Cable
Column Option. This slot will be near the top in the pictured build. If you are assembling
the opposite build it will be near the bottom.
NOTE: Some of the screws and washers are pre-installed in the frame. Some screws
and washers may be found in the shroud kit with the shrouds and shroud brackets. If
you are installing shrouds the Upper and Lower Shroud Brackets should have been
installed on page 9 of these instructions.
K1.Attach the Large Curved Shroud first to the Main Frame using 4 –¼” x ¾” screws
and 4 –¼” washers. Then attach the other side of the shroud to the Vertical Tube
with 5 –¼” x ¾” screws and 5 –¼” washers. Leave these screws a little loose to
align the next step.
K2.Take care not to scratch the shroud during this step. If you are not installing
shrouds ignore the shroud references. Attach the MEC Support Tube to the MEC
Frame using 2 -3/8” x 2 ¾” bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts. Attach the
other end to the Vertical Tube through the Large Curved Shroud using 2 –3/8” x 2”
bolts, 4 –3/8” washers and 2 –3/8” nuts.
Now tighten the bolts installed at Step B5 and tighten all the bolts and screws in
Steps K1 and K2.
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1 - Large Curved Shroud*
9 - 1/4 x 3/4" Screws
9 - 1/4" Washers
1 - MEC Support Tube
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
2 - 3/8" x 2" Bolts
8 - Washers
4 - Nuts
TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS WITH STEP K2
K2
VIEW LESS SHROUDS
VIEW FOR OPPOSITE BUILD
Note: Slot position for opposite
build is at bottom.
Remove extra screws
before installing shroud
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K1
*ITEM IS IN SHROUD BOX
1 - Large Curved Shroud*
9 - 1/4 x 3/4" Screws
9 - 1/4" Washers
1 - MEC Support Tube
2 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts
2 - 3/8" x 2" Bolts
8 - Washers
4 - Nuts
TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS WITH STEP K2
K2
VIEW LESS SHROUDS
VIEW FOR OPPOSITE BUILD
Note: Slot position for opposite
build is at bottom.
Remove extra screws
before installing shroud
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K1
*ITEM IS IN SHROUD BOX

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SHROUD ASSEMBLY CONTINUED
NOTE: If you are not installing shrouds you should have performed Step K2 on pages
22 and 23. Proceed to pages 26 and 27 for placard and accessory installation. Then
proceed to pages 28 and 29 for cable adjustment.
NOTE: Some of the screws and washers are pre-installed in the frame. Some screws
and washers may be found in the shroud kit with the shrouds and shroud brackets. If
you are installing shrouds the Upper and Lower Shroud Brackets should have been
installed on page 9 of these instructions.
L1.Attach the Small Curved Shroud first to the Vertical Tube using 2 –3/8” x 1 ¾” bolts,
4 – 3/8” washers, 2 –3/8” nuts, 5 – ¼” x ¾” screws and 5 – ¼” washers. Then
attach the other side of the shroud to the Upper and Lower Shroud Brackets using 2
–¼” x ¾” screws and 2 – ¼” washers.
L2.Attach the Small Flat Shroud to the Main Frame behind the Press Arm using 6 –¼”
x ¾” screws and 6 –¼” washers. Attach the Small Flat Shroud to the Upper and
Lower Shroud Brackets using 2 –¼” x ¾” screws and 2 –¼” washers.
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1 - Small Curved Shroud*
7 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screws(2*)
7 - 1/4" Washers(2*)
2 - 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolts*
4 - Washers*
2 - Nuts*
1 - Flat Shroud*
8 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screws(2*)
8 - 1/4" Washers(2*)
VIEW FOR OPPOSITE BUILD
Remove extra screws
before installing shrouds
VIEW WITH SHROUD
OMITTED FOR CLARITY
L2
L1
*ITEM IS IN SHROUD BOX
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1 - Small Curved Shroud*
7 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screws(2*)
7 - 1/4" Washers(2*)
2 - 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolts*
4 - Washers*
2 - Nuts*
1 - Flat Shroud*
8 - 1/4" x 3/4" Screws(2*)
8 - 1/4" Washers(2*)
VIEW FOR OPPOSITE BUILD
Remove extra screws
before installing shrouds
VIEW WITH SHROUD
OMITTED FOR CLARITY
L2
L1
*ITEM IS IN SHROUD BOX
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PLACARD AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
M1. Attach the L/H and R/H Lat Bar Holders using 2 –3/8” x 3” Bolts, 4 – 3/8” Washers
and 2 –3/8” Nuts.
M2. Attach the Lat Bar to the chain link pre-installed on the cable end using the pre-
installed quick link on the lat bar.
M3. Attach the Bar Rest to the top of the Low Row Connector using 2 –1/4” x ½” Flat
Head Screws.
M4. Connect the Rotating Bar and chain using the quick link pre-installed on the chain.
M5. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the Leg Extension/ Leg Curl
placard. Place the placard approximately 9 ½” down from the top of the shrouds (1”
below the ¼” screws) and centered on the Vertical Tubes or on the shrouds if
shrouds are installed.
M6. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the Low Row/Bicep Curl placard.
Place the placard just below the Leg Extension/Leg Curl placard.
M7. If no shrouds are being installed attach the placard holder using the pre-installed ¼”
screws and washers behind the press arm station (below the pillow block bearings
and frame pulley).
Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the Multi-Press/Lat Pull placard.
Place the placard behind the press arm/lat station approximately 8 ¼” down from the
top of the shroud and 1/2” from the left edge of the shroud (or even with the top and
left edge of the placard holder).
NOTE: Remember to remove the protective plastic from the placards.
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Leg Extension/Curl Placard
Bicep/Low Row Placard
Multi Press/Lat Placard
1 - LH Lat Bar Holder
1 - RH Lat Bar Holder
2 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
4 - Washers
2 - Nuts
Rotating Bar
with Chain
USE PLACARD HOLDER HERE WHEN
NO SHROUDS ARE INSTALLED
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M1
M7*
Lat Bar
M2
1 - Bar Rest
2 - 1/4" x 1/2"
Flat Head Screws
M3
M5
M6
M7
M4
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CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
N1. Adjust the cable tension on the MEC station by loosening the jam nut on the
threaded stop behind the MEC exercise arm and threading the stop in or out. Re-
tighten the jam nut.
N2. Adjust the cable tension at the MPS/Lat station by rotating the cam against the
triangular stop on the Press Arm Support. Tighten the bolt and nut.
N3. If more cable adjustment is needed loosen the jam nut at the cable and top weight
and thread the threaded cable fitting further into the top weight. Re-tighten the jam
nut. Remember there should be no more than 1” from below the head of the
threaded fitting to below the tightened jam nut.
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USE THREADED STOP TO
ADJUST CABLE TENSION
MAXIMUM OF 1" (25mm)
FROM UNDER BOLT HEAD
TO UNDER JAM NUT
USE CAM WASHER TO
ADJUST CABLE TENSION
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N1
N2
N3
CABLE LENGTH MAY ALSO BE ADJUSTED AT
EACH WEIGHT STACK BY THREADING
THE CABLE END INTO OR OUT OF
THE TOP WEIGHT.