Life Fitness Axiom Series User manual

Axiom Series Pulldown / Row
OP-LR
Assembly Instructions
1015202-0001 REV AA

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Table of Contents
Safety
Safety Information..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Labels........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Label Locations..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Assembly
Component and Hardware List............................................................................................................................................... 8
Tools Required........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Assembly Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................12
Product Information
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Cable Handling Guide
Cable Terminations, Tensioning and Wear Guide............................................................................................................. 28
Cable Terminations.................................................................................................................................................................28
Tensioning Cable.................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Strength Cable Wear Guide.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Bolt to Floor Guide
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Delivery and Installation Tips.................................................................................................................................................31
Anchor Types...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Anchor Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................32
Pullout Force............................................................................................................................................................................32
Tools Required........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Static Anchor Procedure........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Foot Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
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Columbia Center III - 9525 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018 • 847-288-3300 •
www.lifefitness.com • 1015202-0001 AA • 2020
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1. Safety
Safety Information
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of Life Fitness Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands with any
questions regarding this classification.
It is recommended that all users of Life Fitness Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands 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 as designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that
Life Fitness Family of Brands 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.
• When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of motion limiter, foothold pad, pulley or any other type of
adjuster, make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole 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
Family of Brands equipment, use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness Family of Brands.
• Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when damaged. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear
(consult Life Fitness Family of Brands if uncertain).
• Maintain labels and name plates - Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Life Fitness Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands 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 Family of Brands equipment for damage
or wear.
Selectorized
• Use only weight selector pins supplied by seller on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.
• Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.
• Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position.
• Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended.
• Never attempt to release jammed weights or parts.
• Never use dumbbells or other means to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only those means
provided by seller.
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.
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Product Labels
General Warning Serial Number Pinch Hazard
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Label Locations
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 Serial Number 2
3 Pinch Hazard 2
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2. Assembly
Component and Hardware List
OP-LR Tower Components
Item Description Qty.
1 Tower Frame 1
2 Guide Rod 2
3 Increment Weight Guide Rod 2
4 Rear Shroud 1
5 Label, Weight Stack 1
6 Tube Cap 2
7 Top Cap 1
OP-LR Tower Hardware Kit
Item Description Qty.
1 Tower Hardware Kit, OP-LR 1
2 Hole Plug, 8.7 mm 2
3 Hole Plug, ½" 2
4 Grommet 2
5 Shroud Retainer 14
6 Bushing 4
7 Screw, 8 x ¾" Phillips 2
8 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 55mm 2
9 Nut, M10 x 1.5, Hex Nylock 2
10 Nut, ¼" Nylock 2
11 Washer, Flat ¼" ID 2
12 Washer, Flat 3/8" ID 4
13 Weight Stack Cushion 2
14 Increment Weight Bumper 1
15 Spring 2
16 Guide Rod Housing 2
17 Pulley, 3.5" OD 1
18 Pulley, 4.5" OD 1
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OP-LR Tower Hardware Kit
Optional: Front Shroud Kit Components
Item Description Qty.
1 Front Shroud, Left 1
2 Front Shroud, Right 1
3 Bottom Cap 1
Optional: Front Shroud Kit Hardware Kit
Item Description Qty.
1 Front Shroud Hardware Kit 1
2 Screw, M4.2 x 0.7, Phillips 6
3 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 20mm 2
4 Washer, Flat 3/8" 2
5 Grommet, Shroud Retainer 6
Optional: Front Shroud Kit Hardware Kit
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OP-LR Components
Item Description Qty.
1 Support Leg, Front 1
2 Support Leg, Rear 1
3 Seat Frame Assembly 1
4 Upper Pulley Assembly 1
5 Pulley Bracket Assembly 1
6 Roller Pad Bracket 1
7 Roller Pad 2
8 Foot Support 1
9 Floating Pulley Assembly 1
10 Front Cap 1
11 Cable, 62" (1575mm) 1
12 Cable, 112" (2855mm) 1
13 Head Plate Assembly 1
14 Increment Weight Assembly 1
15 Multilingual Label Sheet 1
16 Weight Stack
(Weight Plates)
1
(12)
OP-LR Hardware Kit
Item Description Qty.
1 Hardware Kit, OP-LR 1
2 Nut, M10 x 1.5, Hex Nylock 4
3 Nut, M10 Hex Jam 1
4 Nut, M16 Hex Jam 1
5 Washer, Flat 3/8" 28
6 Plate, Roller Pad 2
7 Screw, M6, HCS, 50mm 4
8 Screw, M5 x 0.8 HXS, 8mm 2
9 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25mm 20
10 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 30mm 2
11 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 75mm 2
12 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 80mm 2
13 Bushing, .969 2
14 Spacer Shaft 2
15 Increment Weight Cap, LBS 1
16 Increment Weight Cap, KG 1
17 Hole Plug, 1" 4
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Item Description Qty.
18 Cable End Insert 2
19 Cable End Housing 2
20 Cable End Link 2
21 Rod End Bearing 2
22 Snap Link 2
23 Bearing Housing Cap 2
24 Shaft Collar 2
25 Shim 2
OP-LR Hardware Kit
Tools Required
• 7/16" Wrench
• 10 mm Wrench
• 17 mm Wrench
• 24 mm Wrench
• 7 mm Allen wrench
• 8 mm Allen wrench
• Torque wrench
• 10 mm Socket wrench
• 10 mm Ratchet wrench
• Crescent wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
• Rubber mallet
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Assembly Procedure
Assemble Frame Components
1. Place shims under the feet of the tower frame.
Item Description Qty.
1 Tower Frame 1
2 Shim 2
2. Install screws and washers securing the front support leg to the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Support Leg, Front 1
2 Washer, Flat 3/8" 3
3 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 3
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
3. Install screws and washers securing the rear support leg to the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Support Leg, Rear 1
2 Washer, Flat 3/8" 3
3 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 3
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
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4. Install screws and washers securing the seat frame assembly to the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Seat Frame Assembly 1
2 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 4
3 Washer, Flat 3/8" 4
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
5. Install screws and washers securing the upper pulley assembly to the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Upper Pulley Assembly 1
2 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 4
3 Washer, Flat 3/8" 4
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
6. Install screws and washers securing the pulley bracket assembly to the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Pulley Bracket Assembly 1
2 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 3
3 Washer, Flat 3/8" 3
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
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7. Install screws, washers, and locknuts securing the roller pad bracket and foot support to the seat frame assembly
using an 8 mm Allen wrench and a 17 mm wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Roller Pad Bracket 1
2 Foot Support 1
3 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 75 mm 2
4 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 80 mm 1
5 Washer, Flat 3/8" 6
6 Nut, M10 x 1.5, Hex Nylock 3
Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb (27.1-33.9 Nm).
NOTE: Check orientation of roller pad bracket and foot support. The roller pads and foot grips should face
towards the user and away from the tower.
Correct Orientation Incorrect Orientation
Install Pads
1. Install screws and washers securing the seat pad to the seat frame assembly using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Seat Pad 1
2 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 25 mm 3
3 Washer, Flat 3/8" 3
4 Hole Plug, 1" 3
Tighten hardware to 40-50 in-lb (4.5-5.6 Nm).
2. Install holes plugs to the seat frame assembly using a rubber mallet.
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3. Slide shaft collars and roller pads onto the roller pad bracket.
Item Description Qty.
1 Roller Pad 2
2 Shaft Collar 2
3 Plate, Roller Pad 2
4 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 30 mm 2
5 Bearing Housing Cap 2
Tighten hardware to 40-50 in-lb (4.5-5.6 Nm).
4. Install screws and plates securing roller pads to the roller pad bracket using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
5. Tighten set screws in shaft collars to 8-10 ft-lb (10.8-13.5 Nm) using a 4 mm Allen wrench.
6. Install bearing housing caps to the roller pads using a rubber mallet.
Assemble Tower
1. Install the increment weight bumper to the bottom plate of the tower frame.
Item Description Qty.
1 Increment Weight Bumper 1
2 Tower Frame 1
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2. Slide increment weight guide rods through the top of the tower frame and down through the clips in the increment
weight. Place increment weight guide rods into holes at the bottom plate of the tower frame.
Item Description Qty.
1 Increment Weight Guide Rod 2
2 Increment Weight 1
3. Thread increment weight guide rods into the bottom plate of the tower frame. Tighten using a crescent wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Increment Weight Guide Rod 2
4. Install washers and locknuts securing the increment weight guide rods to the top plate of the tower frame using a
7/16" wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Nut, ¼" Nylock 2
2 Washer, Flat ¼" ID 2
3 Increment Weight Guide Rod 2
Tighten hardware to 16-20 in-lb (1.8-2.2 Nm).
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5. Starting at the top, press the shroud retainers into the rear shroud securing it to the tower frame.
Item Description Qty.
1 Rear Shroud 1
2 Shroud Retainer 8
6. NOTE: OPTIONAL: If your product does not include front shrouds, skip this step.
Install screws and washers securing the bottom cap to the bottom of the tower frame using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Item Description Qty.
1 Bottom Cap 1
2 Screw, M10 x 1.5, 20 mm 2
3 Washer, Flat 3/8" 2
Tighten hardware to 8-10 ft-lb (10.8-13.5 Nm).
7. Install hole plugs into holes in the bottom of the tower frame. Discard hole plugs if your product includes front
shrouds.
Item Description Qty.
1 Hole Plug, 8.7 mm 2
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8. NOTE: OPTIONAL: If your product does not include front shrouds, skip this step.
Install screws and shroud retainer grommets into the side tubes of the tower frame using a Phillips screwdriver.
Item Description Qty.
1 Grommet, Shroud Retainer 6
2 Screw, M4.2 x 0.7, Phillips 6
Tighten hardware to 10-13 in-lb (1.1-1.5 Nm).
9. Install shroud retainers into holes in the side tubes of the tower frame. Discard shroud retainers if your product
includes front shrouds.
Item Description Qty.
1 Shroud Retainer 6
10. Slide weight stack cushions onto the guide rods.
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