Life Fitness GYM SYSTEM G5 CABLE MOTION User manual

G5 CABLE MOTION™ GYM SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
WARNING:
Read and follow all directions for each step to insure proper
assembly of this product.
CLASS H
PART # 8289201 REV. A
VERSION: LFG5-003
DATE: 08-16-07

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Gym Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Components List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Warranty Statement/Notes . . . . . . . . . .20
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THERE IS A RISK ASSUMED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO USE THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT. TO
MINIMIZE RISK FOLLOW THESE RULES!
1. Before using, read all the warnings and instructions on the use of this machine including the wall
chart and instructional DVD. Use only for intended exercise. DO NOT modify the machine.
2. Obtain a medical exam before beginning any exercise program.
3. Keep body and clothing free of all moving objects.
4. Inspect the machine before use. DO NOT use it if it appears damaged. DO NOT attempt to fix a
broken or jammed machine. Notify your authorized Life Fitness dealer before use and have
repairs made by an authorized service technician.
5. Be certain that weight pin is completely inserted. Use only the pin provided by the manufacturer. If
unsure, call your authorized Life Fitness dealer.
6. Never pin the weights or prop plate into an elevated position. DO NOT use the machine if found in
this condition. DO NOT attempt to fix. Notify your authorized Life Fitness dealer.
7. Inspect cables and their connections before using machine. Pay particular attention to the cable
ends. DO NOT attempt to fix. Notify your authorized Life Fitness dealer before use and have
repairs made by an authorized service technician.
8. Make sure all spring loaded pull pins are fully engaged in the adjustment position before use.
9. Children and pets must not be allowed near this machine. Supervise teenagers.
Please note:
* Thank you for purchasing the Life Fitness G5 Cable Motion Gym System. 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.
* DO NOT securely tighten any frame connections until the entire frame has been
assembled, unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: In a continual effort to improve our products, specifications are subject to change.
© 2007 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.
Life Fitness is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
www.LifeFitness.com

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GYM DIMENSIONS
Resistance Ratio: 1:2
Machine Weight: 500 pounds

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COMPONENTS LIST
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 8188301 FRONT UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY
2 1 8210501 FOOT PLATE WITH MATS ASSEMBLY
4 1 8349801 RIGHT UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY
5 1 8349901 LEFT UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY
6 2 8264701 GUIDE ROD ASSEMBLY
8 1 8317801 FRONT SHROUD ASSEMBLY
9 1 8317701 MOUNTING BRACKET
11 2 8264801 FLOATING PULLEYS ASSEMBLY
12 1 8262501 TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY
13 1 8344601 RIGHT BOTTOM PLATE ASSEMBLY
14 1 7963701 SELECTOR PIN, 80/20, ASSEMBLY
15 1 8288301 MAIN TOP COVER WITH INSERTS ASSEMBLY
16 1 8235801 TOP BACK COVER
17 1 8235701 TOP FRONT COVER
22 2 8264701 GUIDE ROD
23 2 8264301 WEIGHT STACK CUSHION
25 1 8349701 UPPER SWIVEL PULLEYS ASSEMBLY
8350601 UPPER RIGHT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
8350701 UPPER LEFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
26 1 8350301 LOWER LEFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
27 1 8350201 LOWER RIGHT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
28 1 8364401 SIDE TOP LEFT COVER
29 1 8364501 SIDE TOP RIGHT COVER
30 1 8344501 LEFT BOTTOM PLATE
32 1 7777301 TOUCH UP PAINT, PLT
36 2 7642301 BUMPER, CM/MJ, PLUG
37 6 7672601 QUICK CONNECT
38 2 8140701 SHORT HANDLE ASSEMBLY
39 2 8140702 MEDIUM HANDLE ASSEMBLY
40 2 8140703 LONG HANDLE ASSEMBLY
41 1 7745801 FOOT STRAP
42 2 8286101 GUIDE CABLE
43 1 8285902 UPPER CABLE (LONG) ASSEMBLY
44 2 8285901 LOWER CABLE (SHORT) ASSEMBLY
45 1 8289201 USERS GUIDE
46 15 7935301 WEIGHT PLATE, 10LB, CASTEEL
48 1 745201 WALL CHART
49 1 8289001 DVD
50 1 8259201 BACK THIGH HOLD CLAMP
51 1 8259101 FRONT THIGH HOLD CLAMP
52 1 8263001 THIGH HOLD TUBE
53 2 7424701 SHORT ROLLER PAD
54 1 8263701 TULIP STYLE KNOB
55 1 8350001 RIGHT SUPPORT LEG
56 1 8350101 LEFT SUPPORT LEG

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COMPONENTS LIST
HARDWARE
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
57 14 3102514 3/8” WASHER
58 4 3256203 M10 X 30MM SCREW
59 8 3256211 M10 X 70MM SCREW
60 4 3241313 M12 X 80MM SCREW
61 8 3102507 1/2” WASHER
62 4 3242005 M12 HEX NYLOCK NUT
63 2 3240502 M10 X 50 HEX TENSION SCREW
64 2 7634401 GUIDEROD RETAINER
65 4 3236501 M4 X 0.7MM ZINC PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
66 2 3253901 M10 X 20MM SCREW
67 2 3232421 RETAINING RING
68 4 3223401 10-32 X 3/4” PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
69 2 3241709 M6 X 60MM SCREW
70 2 3102508 1/4” WASHER
71 4 3242002 M10 HEX NYLOCK NUT
72 9 3241201 M4 ZINC PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
74 2 3226001 #6 x 3/8” (9.5mm) BLACK PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW
REQUIRED TOOLS
* ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
* EXTERNAL SNAP RING PLIERS
* 4mm ALLEN WRENCH
* 7mm ALLEN WRENCH
* 13mm WRENCH
* 17mm WRENCH
* 8mm ALLEN WRENCH
* 19 mm WRENCH
* PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER

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HARDWARE:
M10 HEX TENSION SCREW (#63)
M10 NYLOCK NUT (#71)
3/8” WASHER (#57)
1/2” WASHER (#61)
M10 X 30MM SCREW (#58)
M6 x 60MM SCREW (#69)
1/4” WASHER (#70)
RETAINER RING (#67)
M10 X 70MM SCREW (#59)
M12 X 80MM SCREW (#60) M10 X 20MM SCREW (#66)
M12 NYLOCK NUT (#62)
#10 x 3/4” BRONZE
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREW (#68)
#6 x 3/8” BLACK
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREW (#74)
M4 LARGE HEAD ZINC
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREW (#65)
M4 ZINC
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREW (#72)
Centimeters

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STEP 1:
Slide the RIGHT SUPPORT LEG (55) over the MOUNTING TUBE (A) of the RIGHT UPRIGHT (4). Loosely secure
the RIGHT SUPPORT LEG (55) and RIGHT UPRIGHT (4) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (1) using two M12 x 80mm
SCREWS (60), four 1/2” WASHERS (61), and two M12 HEX NYLOCK NUTS (62) as shown.
With the UPPER PULLEY ASSEMBLY (25) oriented as shown, insert the UPPER PULLEY ASSEMBLY (25) into the
top of the RIGHT UPRIGHT (4) and secure together the RIGHT UPRIGHT (4), FRONT UPRIGHT (1), and UPPER
PULLEY ASSEMBLY (25) using two M10 x 30mm SCREWS (58) and two FLAT 3/8” WASHERS (57).
Repeat the above steps to assemble the LEFT UPRIGHT (5) and LEFT SUPPORT LEG (56) to the FRONT
UPRIGHT (1).
NOTE: THE TOP PULLEY WELDMENT ATTACHES TO THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT SIDES AND THE ORIENTA-
TION SHOULD BE AS SHOWN.

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STEP 2:
LOOSELY attach the FOOTPLATE (2) to the RIGHT SUPPORT LEG (55) and LEFT SUPPORT LEG (56) using four
M10 x 70mm SCREWS (59) and four FLAT 3/8” WASHERS (57).

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STEP 3:
Positon two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (23) and GUIDE RODS (22) at the GUIDE ROD BRACKET (B) on the bot-
tom of the FRONT UPRIGHT (1).
NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE PLUGGED ENDS OF THE GUIDE RODS (22) ARE FACING UP.
CAREFULLY slide one of the WEIGHT PLATES (46) over the top of the GUIDE RODS (22) and slowly lower the
WEIGHT PLATE on to the WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (23).
Continue stacking a total of 15 WEIGHT PLATES (46).
Slide the TOP PLATE (12) over the GUIDE RODS (22) and slowly lower it onto the WEIGHT PLATES (46).
Slide the WEIGHT PIN with RING (14) over the stem of the TOP PLATE (12).
Thread the HEAD PLATE PULLEY ASSEMBLY (10) into the TOP PLATE (12).
Slide one RETAINING RING (67) over the top of each of the GUIDE RODS (22).
Thread one M10 x 50mm HEX TENSION SCREW (63) into each of the two GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64). Do not
fully thread the M10 x 50mm HEX TENSION SCREWS(63) into the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64).
CAREFULLY slide the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64) into the hole under the top of the FRONT UPRIGHT (1). Make
sure the M10 x 50mm HEX TENSION SCREWS (63) in the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64) are facing up.
Push the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64) up high enough so that the GUIDE RODS (22) can be placed under them.
Lower the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64) over the GUIDE RODS (22).
Slide the RETAINING RINGS (67) up. Use External Snap Ring Pliers to secure the RETAINING RINGS (67) into the
groove on the GUIDE ROD RETAINERS (64).
Tighten all frame bolts securely.

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STEP 4:
Remove one QUICK CONNECT from the end of one UPPER (LONG) CABLE (43).
Insert the end (where the QUICK CONNECT was removed) of the UPPER (LONG) CABLE (43) through the
UPPER PULLEY (25) and follow routing illustration to the FLOATING PULLEY ASSEMBLY (11) through to the
HEAD PLATE PULLEY ASSEMBLY (10). Continue to the other side, ending at the other UPPER PULLEY (25).
Reattach the previously removed QUICK CONNECT to the end of the UPPER (LONG) CABLE (43).
NOTE: THE CABLE MUST BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE CABLE RETAINING CLIPS (C) AND
MOVE FREELY.

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STEP 5:
Dissemble the QUICK CONNECT (37) by removing the two M5 HEX SCREWS (H) from the QUICK CONNECT
COUPLER (D). Carefuly remove the COMPRESSION SPRING (G), the QUICK CONNECT SLEEVE (F) and the
QUICK CONNECT HOUSING (E).
Slide the QUICK CONNECT HOUSING (E), COMPRESSION SPRING (G), and QUICK CONNECT SLEEVE (F) onto
the cable as shown. Insert the cable end into the QUICK CONNECT COUPLER (D).
Slide the entire assembly over the QUICK CONNECT COUPLER (D). Attach the QUICK CONNECT COUPLER (D)
and QUICK CONNECT HOUSING (E) together. Use the two M5 HEX SCREWS (H) to tighten.
NOTE: IF NECESSARY, ENSURE THE CABLES ARE THE PROPER LENGTH AND MAKE NECESSARY ADJUST-
MENTS TO THE WEIGHT STACK PULLEY (TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN).
ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
37 6 7872601 QUICK CONNECT ASSEMBLY
D1 7726201 QUICK CONNECT COUPLER
E1 7726401 QUICK CONNECT HOUSING
F1 7726301 QUICK CONNECT SLEEVE
G1 3249901 COMPRESSION SPRING
H2 3250002 M5 HEX SCREWS

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STEP 6:
Mount the RIGHT BOTTOM PLATE (13) and the LEFT BOTTOM PLATE (30) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (1) using two
10-32 x 3/4” PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREWS (68) for each plate.
Place the FRONT SHROUD (8) around the FRONT UPRIGHT (1).
Align the bottom mounting holes of the FRONT SHROUD (8) with the remaining mounting holes on the RIGHT BOT-
TOM PLATE (13) and the LEFT BOTTOM PLATE (30). Secure with one 10-32 x 3/4” PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW
(68) on each plate.
Attach the bottom corners of the MID BACK COVER (K) to the back of the FRONT SHROUD (8) using two #6 x 3/8”
(9.5mm) BLACK PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREWS (74). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS INTO PLASTIC PARTS.

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STEP 7:
Remove one QUICK CONNECT from the end of one LOWER (SHORT) CABLE (44).
Insert the end (where the QUICK CONNECT was removed) of the the LOWER (SHORT) CABLE (44) through the
LOWER RIGHT PULLEY (27) and through the access hole in the FOOTPLATE (2). Continue routing the cable as
shown ending at the RIGHT MID PULLEY ASSEMBLY (I). Reattach the previously removed QUICK CONNECT to
the end of the LOWER SHORT CABLE (44).
NOTE: THE CABLE MUST BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE PULLEY GUIDE (J) AND MOVE
FREELY.
Repeat the routing on the left side of the unit using the remaining LOWER (SHORT) CABLE (44).

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STEP 8:
Attach the BACK THIGH HOLD CLAMP (50) to the the MAIN UPRIGHT (1) by using two M6 x 60mm SCREWS (69)
and two 1/4” WASHERS (70) from the back of the MAIN UPRIGHT (1).
Attach the ROLLER PAD ASSEMBLY (7) to the MAIN UPRIGHT (1) by using four M10 x 70mm SCREWS (59), eight
3/8” WASHERS (57), and four M10 HEX NYLOCK NUTS (71) through the FRONT SHROUD (8) and through the
MAIN UPRIGHT (1). Tighten SECURELY.

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STEP 9:
Attach the TOP FRONT COVER (17) to the TOP BACK COVER (16) using eight M4 ZINC PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREWS (72). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS INTO PLASTIC PARTS.

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STEP 10:
Insert the ball end of one GUIDE CABLE (42) through the eye hook on one FLOATING PULLEY ASSEMBLY (11).
Insert and hook the ball end of the cable into the SLOTTED BUSHING (L) located at the bottom of the frame located
directly below the FLOATING PULLEY ASSEMBLY (11).
Screw the threaded end of the cable into the FRONT UPRIGHT (1) and loosely tighten the cable by screwing the
JAM NUT (M) to the top of the frame.
REPEAT THE ABOVE PROCESS FOR THE REMAINING GUIDE CABLE (42).

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STEP 11:
Assemble the MOUNTING BRACKET (9) to the top of the FRONT UPRIGHT (1) using two M10 x 20mm SCREWS
(66) and two 3/8” WASHERS (57). Tighten screws SECURELY.
Attach the SIDE TOP LEFT COVER (28), the SIDE TOP RIGHT COVER (29) and the MAIN TOP COVER (15) to the
MOUNTING BRACKET (9) using four M4 x 0.7 ZINC PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREWS (65). DO NOT OVERTIGHT-
EN SCREWS INTO PLASTIC PARTS.

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STEP 12:
Referencing step 5, at the UPPER SWIVEL PULLEYS (25) push back on the QUICK CONNECT SLEEVE (F) at the
end of each cable and attach the SHORTER HANDLES (38).
Repeat the process for attaching the ADJUSTABLE HANDLES (40) to the lower cable ends and the MEDIUM HAN-
DLES (39) to the middle cable ends.
NOTE: THE HANDLE CONFIGURATION DEFINED WILL ACCOMMODATE MOST EXERCISES.
NOTE: THE FOOT STRAP (41) IS TO BE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE MID SECTION PULLEY CABLE ENDS FOR
LEG EXTENSIONS AND TO ONE OF THE LOWER PULLEY CABLE ENDS FOR LEG CURL EXERCISES.

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MAINTENANCE
Please note:
* 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 cus-
tomer service representative at [phone].
* Inspect equipment daily. Tighten all loose connections and replace worn parts
immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
* PLEASE RECORD THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW. IN THE EVENT
YOU MAY NEED SERVICE YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR THIS INFORMATION.
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ON-LINE
AT WWW.LIFEFITNESS.COM.
Model #: _____________________________________
Serial #'s: _____________________________________
Note: The Model/Serial Number label is located towards the bottom of the RIGHT SIDE UPRIGHT.
Date of Purchase: _____________________________________
Dealer’s Name _____________________________________
Dealer’s Phone# _____________________________________
Thank you for purchasing the Life Fitness
G5 CABLE MOTION GYM SYSTEM