Life Fitness 8105 User manual

Part # 6787901 Revision: 06/18/981
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
8105 SMITH PRESS

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note:
Tools Required for Assembly
* Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8105 SMITH PRESS. Please read these instructions
thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be assembled on a flat, level
surface to assure its proper function.
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NOTE: BOLTLENGTH IS MEASURED FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HEAD OF THE BOLT.
BOLT LENGTH RULER:
* We recommend cleaning your product (pads and frame) on a regular basis, using warm soapy
water. Touch-up paint can be purchased from your LIFE FITNESS customer service representative
at [phone].
Bolt Length Ruler
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BOLT LENGTH
There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment. To minimize risk, please
follow these rules:
2. Do not allow minors or children to play on or around this equipment.
1. Inspect equipment daily. Tighten all loose connections and replace worn parts immediately.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
3. Exercise with care to avoid injury.
4. If unsure of proper use of equipment, call your local LIFE FITNESS STRENGTH distributor or
call the LIFE FITNESS STRENGTH customer service department at [phone].
* Rubber mallet or hammer
* 3/4” wrench, 9/16” wrench
* Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets
* 3/16, 1/4, 5/16” Allen wrench
* Adjustable wrench
* Tape measure
5. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

PARTS LIST
PART #
6712002
6711402
6711203
6708901
6711601
6711701
6710201
6710102
6710503
6710403
6787301
6709001
6709901
6709603
6675501
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
QTY
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
6
PART #
3102937
3102917
3102933
3103003
3102502
3102801
3102802
3203001
3203002
3202901
6708501
3116101
6714501
6695801
DESCRIPTION
1/2 X 4-1/2” BOLT
1/2 X 4” BOLT
3/8 X 2” BOLT
5/8 X 1-1/4” SHOULDER BOLT
1/2” WASHER
1/2” LOCK NUT
3/8” LOCK NUT
2” SHAFT COLLAR
1” SHAFT COLLAR
1-1/2” THRUST BEARING
CABLE ASSEMBLY
4-1/2” PULLEY
8 X 1” GLIDE
2-1/2” OD RUBBER BUMPER
QTY
8
16
2
2
18
24
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
DESCRIPTION
BEARING HOUSING
SAFETY STOP
LOWER SUPPORT
SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
LEFT SAFETY HOOK
RIGHT SAFETY HOOK
SMITH BAR
BAR STOP
LEFT UPRIGHT
RIGHT UPRIGHT
UPPER SUPPORT
CHROME ANGLE
80” GUIDE ROD
COUNTER WEIGHT
PLATE HOLDER
KEY
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
• SECURELY thread one end of the CABLE ASSEMBLY (26) into each of the two COUNTER WEIGHTS (14) as shown in FIGURE 1.
• Attach two 8 X 1” GLIDES (28) to both ends of two COUNTER WEIGHTS (14) as shown in FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 1
STEP 1:
26
28
14
28

•CAREFULLYlower one COUNTER WEIGHT (14) down into the LEFT UPRIGHT (9) & RIGHT UPRIGHT (10) until it bottoms
out as shown in FIGURE 2.
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FIGURE 2
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STEP 2:
10
14
9
14

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FIGURE 3
STEP 3:
• LOOSELYassemble the LOWER SUPPORT (3) and two PLATE HOLDER (15) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9& 10)
using four 1/2 X 4-1/2” BOLTS (16) and four 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 3.
1/2 X 4-1/2” 16
15
21
3
9
10
15
1/2 X 4-1/2” 16

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FIGURE 4
• SECURELYassemble four PLATE HOLDERS (15) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using eight 1/2 X 4” BOLTS
(17), eight 1/2” WASHERS (20), and eight 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 4.
STEP 4:
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1/2 X 4” 17
10
9
21 20
15

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STEP 5:
• LOOSELYassemble two CHROME ANGLES (12) to the top of the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using four 1/2 X 4-1/
2” BOLTS (16), and four 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 5. (NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLE IS BETWEEN THE
TWO BOLTS.)
FIGURE 5
16 1/2 X 4-1/2”
1/2 X 4” 17
10
9
12
21
21 12
20
• LOOSELYassemble the CHROME ANGLES (12) to the bottom of the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using four 1/2 X
4” BOLTS (17), four 1/2” WASHERS (20), and four 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 5.

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FIGURE 6
STEP 6:
• LOOSELY assemble UPPER SUPPORT (11) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (17)
two 1/2” WASHERS (20) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 6. (NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLE IS
INSIDE OF THE 1/2” BOLT AS SHOWN IN DETAIL.)
21
11
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20
20 21
17 1/2 X 4”
CABLE
BOLT

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FIGURE 7
STEP 7:
• SECURELY assemble the 4-1/2” PULLEYS (27) to the UPPER SUPPORT (11) using two 3/8 X 2” BOLTS (18) and two 3/8”
LOCK NUTS (22) as shown in FIGURE 7.
• Finish the assembly of the UPPER SUPPORT (11) to the LEFT & RIGHT UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS
(17), two 1/2” WASHERS (20), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (21) as shown in FIGURE 7. (NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLE IS
INSIDE OF THE 1/2” BOLT AS SHOWN IN DETAIL.)
• Loop CABLE ASSEMBLIES (26) around the 4-1/2” PULLEYS (27) and route CABLE ASSEMBLY (26) back through
UPPER SUPPORT (11) as shown in FIGURE 7.
• SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE BOLT CONNECTIONS MADE TO THIS POINT.
BOLT
CABLE
11
22 27
18 3/8 X 2”
17 1/2” X 4”
26
20
21

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FIGURE 8
STEP 8:
• Insert two 80” GUIDE RODS (13) through the BUSHINGS in the UPPER SUPPORT (11) and out through the top, then lower
the GUIDE RODS (13) down into the BUSHING on the BASE of the UPRIGHTS (9 & 10) as shown in FIGURE 8.
BUSHING
11
13