Life Fitness Hammer Strength PL-4W User manual

Plate Loaded
Owner's Manual
PL-4W, PL-AB, PL-BI, PL-CALF, PL-DIP, PL-GRIP, PL-LE, PL-LHS, PL-LP, PL-
LR, PL-PO, PL-SH, PL-SHC, PL-SLC, PL-TBR, PL-TIB, PL-VSQ
1000420-0001 REV AC

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Table of Contents
Safety
Safety Information......................................................... 4
Product Labels............................................................... 6
Label Locations..............................................................7
Assembly
Level T-Bar Row........................................................... 24
Product Information
4 Way Neck (PL-4W)....................................................25
Abdominal (PL-AB)......................................................26
Gripper (PL-GRIP)........................................................27
Lateral Raise (PL-LR)....................................................28
Leg Extension (PL-LE)..................................................29
Leg Press (PL-LP)......................................................... 30
Linear Hack Squat (PL-LHS)........................................31
Pullover (PL-PO)...........................................................32
Seated Biceps (PL-BI)..................................................33
Seated Calf Raise (PL-CALF)...................................... 34
Seated Dip (PL-DIP).....................................................35
Seated Leg Curl (PL-SLC)........................................... 36
Seated/Standing Shrug (PL-SH).................................37
Super Horizontal Calf (PL-SHC)................................. 38
T-Bar Row (PL-TBR)......................................................39
Tibia (PL-TIB)................................................................ 40
Vertical Squat PL-VSQ.................................................41
Features
Adjust Pivot Seat..........................................................42
Adjust Racking Seat.................................................... 44
Range of Motion Limiter.............................................46
Thigh Restraint.............................................................47
Weight Retention Pin..................................................48
Exercise
General Exercise Information.................................... 49
Performing The Exercises...........................................50
Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Schedule...............................................55
Warranty
What is Covered..........................................................57
Who is Covered...........................................................57
Who Pays Transportation and Insurance For
Service.....................................................................57
What We Will Do To Correct Covered Defects.......57
What is Not Covered.................................................. 57
Owner's Manual.......................................................... 57
Exclusive Warranty...................................................... 57
Changes in Warranty Not Authorized...................... 57
Effects of State Laws....................................................57
Warranty Coverage.....................................................57
Bolt to Floor Guide
Introduction................................................................. 59
Delivery and Installation Tips.....................................59
Anchor Types...............................................................60
Anchor Specifications.................................................60
Pullout Force................................................................60
Tools Required............................................................ 60
Static Anchor Procedure............................................ 61
Foot Dimensions......................................................... 62
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www.lifefitness.com • 1000420-0001 AC • 2019
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1. Safety
Safety Information
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of Life Fitness products to read the owner’s manual and warning labels and
instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel, on proper usage of the equipment.
UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE
UNCLEAR, CONTACT Life Fitness CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-351-3737.
This equipment is categorized as class S per EN ISO 20957-1. As such this equipment is only intended for commercial,
institutional and/or studio facilities. It is not intended for home use. Contact Life Fitness with any questions regarding
this classification.
It is recommended that all users of Life Fitness exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to
use.
Operating Warnings
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper
operating procedures of all equipment.
• This equipment is not intended for use by children. Keep children under the age of 13 away from the machine.
• Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to have
users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.
• All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while machine is
in operation.
Access Control
• Life Fitness recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended
that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.
Installation
• Life Fitness recommends that all equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize it and eliminate rocking
or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor. See Bolt to Floor Guide for installation
procedure.
Proper Usage
• Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that
Life Fitness equipment is used properly to avoid injury.
• Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician
prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain,
STOP EXERCISING and consult your physician.
• Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.
Inspection
• DO NOT attempt to use or repair any accessory approved for use with the equipment which appears to be
damaged or worn.
• DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all Life Fitness
equipment use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness.
• Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when damaged. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear
(consult Life Fitness if uncertain).
• Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace them at the first sign of wear.
• Maintain labels and name plates - Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Life Fitness customer service for a replacement.
• Equipment Maintenance - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as to keep
your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.
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• Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do
so. Life Fitness will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if
proper arrangements are made.
• Before use, examine all accessories approved for use with the Life Fitness equipment for damage or wear.
Warnings and Cautions
• Warning labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if the
precautions are not observed.
• Caution labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or damage to machine if
the precautions are not observed.
• Contact Customer Support Services to replace any worn or damaged labels.
Plate Loaded, Free Weight, and Body Weight Systems
• If the unit is equipped with weight rods, use only Olympic style weight plates (2.0” bore) for training weight. Do not
use dumbbells or any means other than those stated to increase weight resistance - See machine specific section
for more information.
• Always utilize weight plate retention devices such as clamps or pins.
• Only add weight plates up to the load limits of the unit. Make sure all weight plates are completely placed on the
weight rod.
• Never exceed the load rating for any plate loaded station, body weight station, bench or other free weight device;
including specific weight rod and band peg limits. See machine specific section for load limit information.
• Contact a Life Fitness representative with any questions regarding proper weights and loading.
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Product Labels
General Warning Carriage Stop
Seat Adjust
Range of Motion
25 Pound (10 Kilogram) Weight Plate
Restriction
Pinch Hazard
Serial Number
General Warning - Horizontal
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Label Locations
4 Way Neck (PL-4W)
Item Description Qty.
1 Placard 1
2 General Warning 1
3 Pinch Hazard 2
4 Serial Number 1
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Abdominal (PL-AB)
Item Description Qty.
1 Placard 1
2 General Warning - Horizontal 1
3 Seat Adjust 1
4 Serial Number 1
5 Pinch Hazard 2
6 25 Pound (10 Kilogram) Weight Plate Restriction 1
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Gripper (PL-GRIP)
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Placard 1
3 Serial Number 1
4 Pinch Hazard 1
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Lateral Raise (PL-LR)
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Pinch Hazard 4
3 Serial Number 1
4 Placard 1
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Leg Extension (PL-LE)
Item Description Qty.
1 Pinch Hazard 4
2 Placard 1
3 General Warning 2
4 Serial Number 1
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Leg Press (PL-LP)
Item Description Qty.
1 Placard 1
2 General Warning 1
3 Pinch Hazard 2
4 General Warning - Horizontal 1
5 Serial Number 1
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Linear Hack Squat (PL-LHS)
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Placard 1
3 Range of Motion 1
4 Carriage Stop 1
5 Carriage Placard 1
6 Serial Number 1
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Pullover (PL-PO)
Item Description Qty.
1 Placard 1
2 Pinch Hazard 5
3 General Warning 1
4 Serial Number 1
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Seated Biceps (PL-BI)
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Pinch Hazard 2
3 Placard 1
4 Serial Number 1
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Seated Calf Raise (PL-CALF)
Item Description Qty.
1 Serial Number 1
2 Pinch Hazard 2
3 General Warning 1
4 Placard 1
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Seated Dip (PL-DIP)
Item Description Qty.
1 Placard 1
2 Pinch Hazard 2
3 General Warning 1
4 Serial Number 1
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Seated Leg Curl (PL-SLC)
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Pinch Hazard 3
3 Placard 1
4 Serial Number 1
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