Life Fitness 8211 User manual

Part # 6812901 Revision:1/11/991
8211 50 LB. ADD-ON KIT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note:
Tools Required for Assembly
* Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8211 50 LB ADD-ON KIT. 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: BOLT LENGTH 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 repre-
sentative at [phone].
Bolt Length Ruler
0123456
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
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 distribu-
tor or call the LIFE FITNESS STRENGTH customer service department at [phone].
* 3/4” wrench, 9/16” wrench
* Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets
* 7/32” Allen wrench
* Adjustable wrench
* Tape measure
5. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

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PARTS LIST
PART#
6284501
6671001
6382301
KEY
1
2
3
QTY
1
1
1
KEY
4
5
6
PART#
6703801
6189501
6214501
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHTSTACK LABEL (lbs.)
WEIGHTSTACKLABEL(1-25)
WEIGHTPLATES
QTY
.1
1
5
DESCRIPTION
25HOLEWEIGHTSTACKSHAFT
117-3/4”CABLEASSEMBLY
WEIGHTPLATEBUSHING10CT
STEP1:
FIGURE 1
LATCABLE
• Unscrew the threaded end of the LAT CABLE (67815) from the WEIGHT STACK SHAFT of the HEAD PLATE.
• Completelyremove LAT CABLE (67815)from theTOWER BRACE,PULLEY BLOCKASSEMBLY, and TOPBOOM. See FIGURE1.
(NOTE:It may be necessary toloosen and remove some pulleys beforeremoving the cable.)
• DiscardLAT CABLE (67815).
SHROUD
TOWER
• Remove the SHROUD from TOWER for ease of assembly.

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FIGURE 3
STEP3:
• LOOSENtheSHAFT COLLARSET SCREWS and slide them off the GUIDE RODS.
1/2X 4” BOLT
(EXISTING)
TOWER
BRACE
GUIDE
RODS
TOWER
SHAFT
COLLARS
• Remove two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS, two 1/2”WASHERS, and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS from the TOWER BRACE to remove the TOWER
BRACE from the TOWER and GUIDE RODS as shown in FIGURE 3.
STEP2:
• Snap two WEIGHT PLATE BUSHINGS (3) into the top of all five WEIGHT PLATES (6) as shown in FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2
3
6
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1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

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STEP 4:
FIGURE 4
HEADPLATE
TOWER
• Tilt the GUIDE RODS back and remove the HEAD PLATE
ASSEMBLY, and the twenty WEIGHT PLATES.
• Unbolt the old WEIGHT STACK SHAFT from the HEAD
PLATE and replace it with the new 25 HOLE WEIGHT
STACK SHAFT (1).(NOTE:The bolt hole in the HEAD
PLATEshouldbeontop.PleasediscardtheoldWEIGHT
STACKSHAFT.)
• Attachthe WEIGHT STACK LABELS (4) (#’s 220-260) or
(5) (21-25) to the five WEIGHT PLATES (2) as shown on
FIGURE4.
• Insert the two GUIDE RODS through the two WEIGHT
STACK CUSHIONS into the base of the TOWER as
shown in FIGURE 4. Lubricate the GUIDE RODS with a
silicon or teflon spray that is available at most hardware
stores.
• USING EXTREME CARE, slide the five new WEIGHT
PLATES (6) and the previous twenty WEIGHT PLATES
down over the GUIDE RODS onto the WEIGHT STACK
CUSHIONS. (NOTE:Make sure thatthe key holesof the
WEIGHTPLATESallfacethesameway.)
• Carefully Slide the new HEAD PLATE ASSEMBLY down
over the GUIDE RODS onto the weight stack as shown in
FIGURE4.
1
6
GUIDEROD
WEIGHT
STACK
CUSHION
4 5

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FIGURE 5
STEP5:
01 2 3 4 5 6
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
• Route threaded end of newCABLE (66710) (2)around pulleys in TOP BOOM, PULLEY BLOCK ASSEMBLY,andTOWER
BRACEas shown in FIGURE 6.
STEP6:
• Place TOWER BRACE over the GUIDE RODS and securely fasten TOWER BRACE to TOWER using previously removed 1/2”X 4”
BOLTS,1/2”WASHERS,AND1/2” NUTS as shown in FIGURE 5.
• Slide the SHAFT COLLARS to the top of the GUIDE RODS andSECURELY tightenthe SHAFT COLLAR SET SCREWS .
FIGURE 6
2
1/2X 4” BOLT
(EXISTING)
TOWER
BRACE
GUIDE
RODS
TOWER
SHAFT
COLLARS
• Retighten any loosened pulley connections.

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STEP7:
• Screw the threaded end of the newCABLE (66710) (2) approximately 3/4” into the end of the WEIGHT STACK SHAFT (1) and
tighten jam nut securely.
• If the HEAD PLATE does not sit on top of the first WEIGHT PLATE, push the head plate down, insert the SELECTOR PIN and
perform several repetitions on the machine. This will relax the cable system and prevent the HEAD PLATE from lifting up.
• If after completing the previous step, the HEAD PLATE still does not sit on top of the first WEIGHT PLATE or if there is excess
slack in the cable system, adjust the threaded end of the CABLE accordingly and retighten the jam nut.
FIGURE 7
1
2
Thankyou forpurchasing theLifeFitness 821150 LB.ADD-ON KIT. Ifunsure ofproper useof equipment,call yourlocal
LifeFitness distributoror call theLifeFitness customer servicedepartment at(800) 328-9714.
TOWER
• Reassemble SHROUD to the TOWER.
SHROUD