Matrix G1-MG30 User manual

MATRIX FITNESS | 1600 LANDMARK DRIVE COTTAGE GROVE WI 53527 USA
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REV. 1.0
VARSITY SERIES
G1-MG30 3-STACK MULTI-GYM
PROPER USAGE
1. Do not exceed weight limits of the exercise device.
2. If applicable, set safety stops to appropriate height.
3. If applicable, adjust seat pads, leg pads, foot pads, range of motion
adjustment, or any other type of adjustment mechanisms to a
comfortable start position. Make certain that the adjusting mechanism is
fully engaged to prevent unintentional movement and to avoid injury.
4. Sit on bench (if applicable) and get into appropriate position for exercise.
5. Exercise using no more weight than you can safely lift and control.
6. In a controlled manner, perform exercise.
7. Return weight to its fully-supported start position.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
ACTION FREQUENCY
Clean Upholstery * Daily
Inspect Cables Daily
Clean Guide Rods Monthly
Inspect Hardware Monthly
Inspect Frame Bi-Annually
Clean Machine As Needed
Clean Grips * As Needed
Lubricate Guide Rods † As Needed
* Upholstery & Grips should be cleaned with a mild soap and water
or a non-ammonia based cleaner.
† Guide rods should be lubricated with Teon based lubricant. Apply the
lubricant to a cotton cloth and then apply up and down the guide rods.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
TECH SPECS
Maximum User Weight 159 kg / 350 lbs.
Maximum Training Weight 91 kg / 200 lbs.
Product Weight 592 kg / 1305 lbs.
Overall Dimensions
(L x W x H)*
290 x 319 x 218 cm /
114” x 126” x 86”
* Ensure a minimum clearance width of 914 mm / 36” for access to and
passage around MATRIX strength equipment.
WARRANTY
Valid in North America only
Frame (not coatings) * 10 years
Weight stacks 5 years
Pulleys 5 years
Pivot bearings 5 years
Any items not specied 3 years
Labor (excluding upholstery/cables/grips) 3 years
Upholstery/cables/grips/springs 1 year
Accessories 6 months
* Frame is dened as the welded metal base of the unit and does not include
removable parts.
Product specications subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of MATRIX products to instruct all
individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage
of the equipment.
It is recommended that all users of MATRIX exercise equipment be informed of the
following information prior to its use.
Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the
manufacturer. It is imperative that MATRIX equipment be used properly to avoid injury.
INSTALLATION
1. STABLE AND LEVEL SURFACE: MATRIX exercise equipment must be installed
on a stable base and properly leveled.
2. SECURING EQUIPMENT: Manufacturer recommends that all stationary MATRIX
strength equipment be secured to the oor to stabilize equipment and eliminate
rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor.
All anchor points must be able to withstand 750 lbs. (3.3 kN) pull-out force.
MAINTENANCE
1. DO NOT use any equipment that is damaged and or has worn or broken parts.
Use only replacement parts supplied by your country’s local MATRIX dealer.
2. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES: Do not remove labels for any reason.
They contain important information. If unreadable or missing, contact your
MATRIX dealer for a replacement.
3. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth
operating equipment as well as keeping your liability to a minimum. Equipment
needs to be inspected at regular intervals.
4. Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or
repair of any kind is qualied to do so. MATRIX dealers will provide service and
maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This equipment should only be used in supervised areas where access and control is
specically regulated by the owner. It is up to the owner to determine who is allowed
access to this training equipment. The owner should consider a user’s: degree of
reliability, age, experience, etc.
This training equipment meets industry standards for stability when used for its
intended purpose in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
This training equipment is in compliance with EN 957-1 and the relevant portions of
EN 957-2 and EN 957-4.
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR ON THIS EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY!
1. NEVER allow children on strength training equipment. Teenagers must be supervised at all times
while using this equipment.
2. All warnings and instructions should be read and proper instruction obtained prior to use. Use this
equipment for its intended purpose ONLY.
3. Inspect the machine before use. DO NOT use machine if it appears damaged or inoperable.
4. NEVER allow resistance straps, ropes or other means to be attached to this equipment, as this may
result in serious injury. NEVER use this equipment for support during stretching, as this may result in
serious injury.
5. ALWAYS use a spotter.
6. Do not exceed the weight capacity of this equipment.
7. Balance the weight applied to this equipment and/or any barbell. Where applicable, use retention
devices to retain weight discs.
8. Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training. Cease exercise if you feel faint or
dizzy. Obtain a medical exam before beginning an exercise program.
9. Keep body, hair, clothing, and tness accessories free and clear of all moving parts.
10. Manufacturer recommends that all equipment be secured to the oor to stabilize and eliminate
rocking or tipping over. Use a licensed contractor.
11. DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL. REPLACE IF DAMAGED OR ILLEGIBLE.
12. For Smith Machines: Visually ensure lifting bar catch rods are fully engaged and seated in the hooks
before releasing the load and exiting the machine.
13. For Smith Machines: ALWAYS set both adjustable stops to the same height when using this machine.
14. Adjustable safety stops, if present, must be used at all times.
15. For equipment with adjustable stops: PROPER adjustable stop height depends on the exercise
performed.Adjust as follows:
• Remove weight from lifting bar.
• For squats, perform the exercise and determine the lowest comfortable position of the bar that
ensures no spinal compression. For other exercises, perform the movement and determine the
lowest point of bar travel that is comfortable without the bar contacting your body.
• Position both stop catches to stop the bar at this point. Ensure that they are completely seated on
the stop rods or catch plate.
• Load weights onto the lifting bar and carefully perform the exercise.
16. When adjusting any adjustable mechanism (seat position, pad location, range of motion limiter, pulley
carriage, or any other type of adjuster), make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole
to avoid injury.
17. Keep hands and feet clear at all times from moving parts to avoid injury.
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VARSITY SERIES (G1-MG30) 3-STACK MULTI-GYM
UNPACKING (G1-MG30) 3-STACK MULTI-GYM
Thank you for purchasing a MATRIX Fitness product. Your VARSITY SERIES (G1-MG30) 3-STACK MULTI-GYM is inspected before it is packaged. It is shipped
in multiple pieces to facilitate the compact packaging of the machine. Prior to assembly, conrm all the components by matching them with the exploded
diagrams. Carefully unpack the unit from this box and dispose of the packing materials in accordance with your local laws.
CAUTION
To avoid injury to yourself and prevent damage to the frame components, be sure to have proper assistance removing the frame pieces from this box. Please be
sure to install the equipment on a stable base, properly level the machine and leave at least two feet of clearance to enter and exit the machine.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (not included)
3MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench 10MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench
4MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench Phillips Screwdriver
5MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench 8MM Open-End Wrench
6MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench 17MM Open-End Wrench
8MM L-Shaped Allen Wrench Guide Rod Lubrication
If any items are missing please contact your country’s local MATRIX dealer for assistance.
0mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
Step 1
Screw (M10X80L)
Screw (M10X70L)
Flat Washer (M10)
Nylon Nut (M10)
Screw (M10X100L)
Z01
Z02
Z03
Z04
Z16
6
9
31
15
1
Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
Z04
Z04
Z03
Z04
Z03
Z02
Z03
Z03
Z01
Z04Z03
Z03
Z02
Z03
Z04
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Z01
Z03
Z03
Z02
Z03
Z04
Z03
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Z03
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Z16
Step 2
Screw (M10X80L)
Screw (M10X70L)
Flat Washer (M10)
Nylon Nut (M10)
Screw (M10X105L)
Screw (M10X95L)
Z01
Z02
Z03
Z04
Z07
Z11
1
9
36
18
1
7
Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
Z03
Z07 Z11
Z11
Z11 Z03
Z04
Z03 Z03 Z02
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z02
Z03
Z02
Z03 Z04
Z03 Z02
Z01
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z11
Z11
Z04 Z03
Z03 Z02
Step 3
Guide Rod (19X1800L)
Guide Rod
Selector Pin
Rubber Guide Rod Bushing
Stop Ring
Rubber Stack Cushions
Lower Rubber Stack
Screw (M8X45L)
Screw (M8X65L)
Flat Washer (M8)
Nylon Nut (M8)
K03
K04
K07
K08
K09
K11
K12
Z25
Z26
Z27
Z28
4
2
3
6
6
6
4
6
6
24
12
Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
Z28 Z26
Z27
Z27
Z25
K12
K12 Z27
Z26
Z28
Z27
Z27
Z25
K11
K11
K11
K07
K07
K07
K09
K09
K09
Z25
Z28
Z27
Z27
K04
K03
K08
K08
K08
K03
Z26
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Step 5
Nylon Nut (M12)
Flat Washer (M10)
Nylon Nut (M10)
Screw (M12X152L)
Screw (M10X140L)
Screw (M10X115L)
Screw (M10X175L)
Flange Bushing (15X20.5L)
Flat Washer (M12)
H44
Z03
Z04
Z09
Z10
Z21
Z23
Z68
Z71
2
14
7
2
1
2
4
8
4
Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
Z71
H44
Z04Z03
Z03
Z10
Z71
Z71
Z09
Z09
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z21
Z04 Z03 Z68 Z68 Z03 Z23
Step 6
Long Lat Bar
Cable (4.8X4130L)
Cable (4.8X5205L)
Cable (4.8X4300L)
Cable (4.8X3475L)
Pulley (90)
Karabiner
Short Bar
E10
F03
F05
F10
F11
F17
F19
F20
1
1
1
1
1
11
2
1
Item Description Qty
Pulley (115)
Screw (M10X70L)
Flat Washer (M10)
Nylon Nut (M10)
Flange Bushing (16X11L)
Flange Bushing (16X24.5L)
Screw (M10X95L)
Screw (M10X45L)
Flange Bushing (15X21.5L)
Flange Bushing (15X19.5L)
Screw (M10X75L)
Screw (10XM8X24L)
Nylon Nut (M8)
F21
Z02
Z03
Z04
Z05
Z06
Z11
Z14
Z18
Z19
Z22
Z24
Z28
7
4
38
19
8
2
1
13
1
1
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1
1
Item Description Qty
Z24
Z28
Z18
Z22
Z04 Z03 Z14
Z19
F21
Z03
Z04
Z05
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Z03 Z02
Z04
Z03
Z14
F17
Z14
F17
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z14
F20 F19 F17
Z04
Z03
Z14
Z04 Z05
Z05
Z02
Z03 Z03 Z14
E10
F19
F21
Z04 Z05
Z03 Z02
Z04 Z03 Z03
F21
Z14 Z04
Z06
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Z03
Z11
F21
Z03
Z14
F17
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z14
F17
Z14
Z03 Z03 Z04
F11
F10
F05
F03
Z03
Step 7
Shaft (20X192L)
Flange Bushing (25.3X33L)
Shaft (20X79.5L)
Left End Cover (24X4TX88)
Right End Cover (34X4TX88)
C Clip External
End Cover
Teflon Washer
Flat Washer (M10)
Screw (M10X25L)
Screw (M10X20L)
Flat Washer (M8)
Small Disc (hole size)
Large Disc (hole size)
End Cap
Screw (M8X15L)
Set Screw (M6)
Flat Washer (10.2X35X2.0T)
Lock Washer (M12)
Flat Washer (M12)
Screw (M12X25L)
Stopper Screw (M8)
Lock Washer (M8)
Lock Washer (M10)
D09
D12
H07
H14
H15
H16
H18
H20
Z03
Z12
Z13
Z27
Z55
Z56
Z57
Z58
Z59
Z60
Z70
Z71
Z72
Z73
Z74
Z75
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
20
20
2
6
4
4
2
4
2
2
1
1
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2
2
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Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
H18
H18
H20 H20
H16
H16
H14
H14
H15
H15 H07 Z75
Z75
Z13
Z13 Z60
Z60
Z03 Z12
Z03
Z12
Z57
Z57
Z59
Z59
Z58
Z27
Z55
Z56
Z56
Z56
Z03
Z12
Z55
Z27
Z58 Z74
Z73
Z27
Z03
Z12
Z03
Z12
Z72
Z71
Z70
D12
D09
Step 4
Z75Z60
Z60
Z75
Z13
Z13
Z17 F24 Z69
Z69
F23 Z71
Z70
Z72
Z03
Z08
Z04
Z03
Z22
Z04 Z03
Z03 Z22
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z02
Z04 Z03 Z01
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z22
Z04
Z03 Z03
Z16
Z04
Z03
Z03
Z15
Flange Bushing (25.3X9.2L)
Shaft (20 X 130L)
Screw (M10 X 80L)
Screw (M10 X 70L)
Flat Washer (M10)
Nylon Nut (M10)
Screw (M10 X 65L)
Screw (M10 X 20L)
F23
F24
Z01
Z02
Z03
Z04
Z08
Z13
1
1
2
2
32
15
2
4
Item Description Qty
Screw (M10 X 160L)
Screw (M10 X 100L)
Shaft (20x87L)
Screw (M10 X 75L)
Flat Washer (10.2X35L)
Wave Washer (20.7X29.1X0.3t)
Lock Washer (M12)
Flat Washer (M12)
Screw (M12X25L)
Lock Washer (M10)
Z15
Z16
Z17
Z22
Z60
Z69
Z70
Z71
Z72
Z75
1
2
2
8
4
2
1
1
1
4
Item Description Qty
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Step 8
Front Shield
Front Shield
Front Shield
Screw (M8X20L)
Q01
Q02
Q03
Z20
1
1
1
18
Item Description Qty
Frame Detail
Z20
Z20
Z20
Q03
Q02
Q01
MULTI-POSITION PRESS
1) Adjust the pressing arm into the lower positions for the Bench Press exercise.
2) Adjust the pressing arm in the upper positions for the Shoulder Press exercise.
3) Back pad adjusts to correspond with the angle of the pressing arm.
4) Seat pad adjusts to provide secure and comfortable positioning.
LEG EXTENSION CURL
1) Pull-knob located behind the back pad adjusts the machine between exercises.
2) Use the lower leg pads for the Leg Extension.
3) Use the upper leg pads for the Leg Curl.
4) Adjust the length of the leg pads to sit comfortably above the ankle.
LAT PULLDOWN - LOW ROW
1) Thigh pads are used to secure positioning during Lat Pulldown.
2) For Low Row exercise, raise thigh pads to highest position and pivot seat out.
3) Attach Low Row handle to clip, located under thigh pads.
4) Rest Lat Pulldown bar on upper hooks when performing Low Row.
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