Ironmaster IM1500 Quick setup guide

Ironmaster IM1500
Assembly and Use Instructions
The IM1500 half cage is designed for barbell training with spotting capabilities.
Static weight rating is 1000 lbs.

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Congratulations on your purchase of this fine Ironmaster product. The following instructions will help you assemble
the unit and provide some details on use as well. The only tools required are two adjustable wrenches. Unpack all
the parts and make sure you have received all the parts as shown on the exploded view drawing and parts list. If you
are missing anything or need anything, please call Ironmaster for assistance. 800-533-3339.
Step 1: Assemble BASE LEGS #4 and BASE
CENTER #5 using bolts #16 with washers #19
and nuts #17. Also install the 4 rubber FOOT
PADS #18 on the BASE LEGS.
Step 2: Assemble SPINE #11 to BASE CENTER
using 3 bolts #16 with washers #19 and nuts #17.
Step 3: Assemble 4 STORAGE BARS #10 to
SPINE #11 using bolt #14 and washer #15 as
shown.
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Step 4: Install 8 OLYMPIC ADAPTER #23 using set
screws with the small Allen wrench to secure. Push on
RUBBER RINGS #24 over the adapters. Put one ring per
side on the upper three positions and put two rings per
side on the bottom position. If Olympic Weights will not be
used on the unit you can skip this step.
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Spine
Storage Bar
Olympic Adapter
Rubber rings
Base Legs
Note: Brackets
open to front
Base Center
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Step 7: Install UPRIGHT #3 on left side by first
connecting CHIN UP BAR #8 at the top then rotate
the bottom of the upright into the base bracket.
Secure the top with bolt # 20 and washer #19 then
secure to the base with 3 bolts #16 with washer #19
and nut #17.
Step 8: Install UPRIGHT #3 on right side by first connecting
CHIN UP BAR #8 at the top then rotate the bottom of the up-
right into the base bracket. Secure the top with bolt # 20 and
washer #19 then secure to the base with 3 bolts #16 with
washer #19 and nut #17. Main frame assembly complete.
Check to be sure all bolts are tight before use.
Numbers should
face inside
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Step 5: Install CHIN UP BAR #8 through the TOP
CENTER #9 and align the holes in the center then
secure with bolt #20 and washer #19.
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Step 6: Install TOP{ CENTER and CHIN UP BAR
assembly down into the SPINE #11. Secure with 3 bolts
#22 and washers #15.
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IM1500 shown loaded with Super Bench, Weight plates and bars—sold separately.
The nuts for the frame have
a nylon insert to help prevent
loosening over time. This
requires the use of two
wrenches to fully tighten as
shown here.

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Power bands (not included) may
be used with the included band
pegs. There are six peg positions
available to provide various at-
tachment points on the base and
also to allow for pre stretching of
the bands for different tensions.
Be sure to use the spring clip re-
tainers to help prevent the bands
from coming off the pegs.
Suspension straps (not included) can be used on the
frame for various exercises as shown.
Two bar storage holders are included on the base to
hold Olympic bars (not included).
Barbell hooks and spotters can be placed in any
of the numbered positions as needed. Rotate
the hooks, insert into both holes in the uprights,
then rotate down for use.

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Warranty Information:
Your Ironmaster product has a limited 10 year warranty to the original purchaser. Warranty covers
repair or replacement for mechanical integrity when used according to the instructions for normal
exercise use. Warranty covers in home use only. Finish and wear items such as rubber and painted
surfaces are not covered. If you need warranty service, contact Ironmaster for return instructions and
additional terms and conditions.
Ironmaster LLC, 14562 167th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272, 800-533-3339
No. Description Qty Detail
1 Barbell Hooks, Right 1 Black, steel assy
2 Safety Spotter Arm, Right 1 Black, steel assy
3 Upright 2 60mm square with 33 numbered peg holes
4 Base Leg 2 60mm square with foot plates
5 Base Center 1 60mm square with U brackets
6 Safety Spotter Arm, Left 1 Black steel assy
7 Barbell Hooks, Left 1 Black steel assy
8 Chin Up Bar 1 1.25” dia round, black
9 Top Center 1 60mm square bent frame
10 Storage Bars 4 1” dia round
11 Spine 1 60mm square with logo label
12 End Caps, 7 60mm square, plastic, black—pre installed
13 End caps 8 1” round, plastic, black—pre installed
14 Bolt 5 3/8” x 32mm, black hex bolt
15 Washer 8 3/8” flat washer, black
16 Bolt 13 1/2” x 93mm, black hex bolt
17 Nut 13 1/2” nylock nut, black
18 Foot Pad 4 Rubber, square, black
19 Washer 28 1/2” flat washer, black
20 Bolt 2 1/2” x 2” black hex bolt
21 Band Pegs 4 7” long with bent arm and spring clip, zinc
22 Bolt 3 3/8” x 16mm, black hex bolt
23 Olympic Adapter 8 49mm O.,D. x 320mm, black plastic
24 Rubber rings 10 49mm I.D., black rubber
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