Nautilus F3SM User manual

Model: F3SM
P/N: 001-4082 Rev A (03/20/07)
Assembly Manual
Commercial Free Weights
Smith Machine Rack
Be Strong.™

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Thank you for purchasing the Nautilus
®
Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack. For more than 30
years Nautilus
®
has been producing the world’s finest fitness equipment used in health clubs and homes
around the globe. We hope this product exceeds your expectations and is a valuable tool for your facility.
Please carefully read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of your new Nautilus
®
Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack. Doing so will help to insure that your users get the most
out of your rack, enjoying safe and effective workouts ahead.
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS
www.nautilus.com
PREFACE/TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions/
Product Specifications ..............................3
Before You Assemble.................................4
Hardware and Tools ...................................5
Box Contents ...............................................6
Assembly Guide ..........................................11
Final Check...................................................21
Assembly Complete....................................22
Companion Exercise Equipment...............23
Limited Warranty.........................................24
Important Contact Numbers .....................25

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following definition applies to the word “WARNING” when used in this manual:
Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in personal
injury or loss of life.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
User Weight Capacity: 1000 lbs / 453.5 kg
Dimensions (assembled): 92.2”w x 57.7”l x 87.5”h / 234.1 cm x 146.5 cm x 222.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 831.8 lbs / 377.3 kg
Net Weight: 755.1 lbs / 342.5 kg
Power Requirements: Self Generating
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For your safety, perform
all assembly steps in the
sequence given. Improper
assembly can lead to injury.
Some components can
be heavy or awkward
to handle. Get help if
necessary.

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BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE
Note: Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right
side and to the front or back are made as if you were standing on
a level surface and facing the Smith Machine Rack.
Basic Assembly Principals
Here are few basic assembly tips that can make assembly of your
Nautilus®Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack quick
and easy.
1. You can make the assembly process go faster by gathering the
pieces you need for each step prior to starting the step.
2. As a general rule, and for all fasteners on your Nautilus®
Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack , turning toward
the right will tighten, turning towards the left will loosen. An
easy way to remember this is by remembering the expression,
“Lefty loosey, righty tighty.”
3. Not all of the tools needed to assemble your Nautilus®
Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack are provided.
Refer to the Tool List. You may find the use of a utility knife or
scissors beneficial during the unpacking and assembly process.
4. It is recommended that you use two people to assemble your
Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack.
Positioning Your Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Smith
Machine Rack
Take great care when moving your Commercial Free Weights
Smith Machine Rack into place prior to assembly.
The Smith Machine Rack is heavy and requires at least two people
to safely move from one location to another.

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REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 ALLEN WRENCH, 7/32 BLK 1
2 ALLEN WRENCH, 3/16 BLK 1
3 ALLEN WRENCH, 5/32 1
4 ALLEN WRENCH, 5/16 1
5 NUT-NL 0250-20 G5-BLKZ 4
6 NUT-NL 0375-16 G5-BLKZ 4
7 NUT-NL 0500-13 G5-BLKZ 12
8 WSH-FLAT 0250 NARROW BLKZ 8
9 WSH-FLAT 0313 REGULAR BLKZ 40
10 WSH-FLAT 0375 REGULAR BLKZ 8
11 WSH-FLAT 0500 REGULAR BLKZ 34
12 SCW-BHCS 0250x2.75 G5-BLKZ 4
13 SCW-BHCS 0313x1 G5-BLKZ 40
14 SCW-BHCS 0375x3 G5-BLKZ 4
15 SCW-BHCS 0500x2.5 G5-BLKZ 10
16 SCW-BHCS 0500x3.75 G5-BLKZ 8
17 SCW-BHCS 0500x3.25 G5-BLKZ 4
HARDWARE CARD #1
HARDWARE NOT TO SCALE FOR BOTH CARDS
TOOLS NOT PROVIDED
3/4” Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
9/16” Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 WEIGHT CLAMP 2
2 SCW-SHCS 0250x0.5 G5-BLKZ 2
3 SCW-SHCS 0500x1.25 G5-BLKZ 2
4 ALLEN WRENCH, 3/8 BLK 1
HARDWARE CARD #2
HARDWARE AND TOOLS
5
8
7
4
1
3
13
9
2
11
17 12 15 16 14
10
6
1
3
2
4
7/16” Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
5/16” Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

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BOX #1
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 BOX 1, TOP 1
2 BOX 1, BOTTOM 1
3 ASSEMBLY, LEFT FRAME 1
4 CABLE ASSEMBLY, STABILIZER 1
5 TOP CABLE ASSEMBLY 1
6 ASSEMBLY, 3” PULLEY 2
7 PULLEY SPACER 4
8 F3SM-ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1
1
6
5
4
3
2
7
8
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BOX #2
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 BOX 2, BOTTOM 1
2 BOX 2, TOP 1
3 CABLE ASSEMBLY, STABILIZER 1
4 TOP CABLE ASSEMBLY 1
5 ASSEMBLY, 3” PULLEY 2
6 PULLEY SPACER 4
7 ASSEMBLY, RIGHT FRAME 1
2
4
3
5
6
7
1
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BOX #3
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 BOX 3, TOP 1
2 BOX 3, BOTTOM 1
3 WELDMENT, TOP CROSS MEMBER 1
4 WELDMENT, RACK CROSS MEMBER 2
5 ASSEMBLY, HORN TUBE, SHORT 10
6 WELDMENT, COUNTER BALANCE 2
7 F3SM-HARDWARE CARD 1
8 BUMPER, WEIGHT HORN 10
2
3
4
4
6
5
1
7
8
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BOX #4
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 BOX 4, TOP 1
2 BOX 4, BOTTOM 1
3 SHEET, SHROUD RIGHT 2
4 SHEET, SHROUD LEFT 2
1
3
3
4
4
2
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BOX #5
REF # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 BOX 5, TOP 1
2 BOX 5, BOTTOM 1
3 BUMPER STOP 2
4 HARDENED SHAFT 2
5 SPOTTER ASSEMBLY 2
6 RUBBER STOP 2
7 WASHER, FLAT, 1 1/4” SAE 4
8 COMPRESSION SPRING 2
9 BEARING ASSEMBLY 2
10 LATCH SPACER 4
11 LATCH WELDMENT 2
12 BAR, OLYMPIC BAR 1
13 OLYMPIC BAR SPINDAL ASSEMBLY 2
14 LOCKING CAP 2
15 HARDWARE CARD, F3SM, CARD 2 1
1
5
4
3
8
6
7
2
15
9
11
10
13
14
12
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Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack Assembly Manual
Step 1: Assemble Frames and Top Cross Member
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 3, Left Frame Assembly Qty. 1
• Ref 7, Right Frame Assembly Qty. 1
• Ref 3, Right Top Cross Member Qty. 1
Hardware:
• Ref 17, 1/2” x 3 1/4” Button Head Bolt Qty. 4
• Ref 7, 1/2” Nuts Qty. 4
• Ref 11, 1/2” Washers Qty. 8
Tools:
• 5/16” Allen Wrench
• 3/4” Wrench
Refer to Figure 1:
1-1 Place the Left Frame Assembly and Right Frame
Assembly in an upright position approximately
four feet apart.
1-2 Loosely attach the Top Cross Member to both
Frame assemblies using the hardware listed.
Insert bolts from outside to inside, with the nuts
on the inside.
The following instructions provide direction in assembling the Frame, Cross Members, Olympic Bar, Pulleys, Cabling, Weight Horns,
and Shrouds for the Nautilus® Commercial Free Weights Smith Machine Rack. All instructions in the manual are given with the
orientation of [standing on a level surface and facing the machine].
Figure 1:
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Step 2: Assemble Rack Cross Members
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Assembled items from Step 1
• Ref 4, Rack Cross Member Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 16, 1/2” x 3 3/4” Button Head Bolt Qty. 8
• Ref 7, 1/2” Nuts Qty. 8
• Ref 11, 1/2” Washers Qty. 16
Tools:
• Ref 4, 5/16” Allen Wrench
• 3/4” Wrench
Refer to Figure 2:
2-1 Loosely attach the Rack Cross Members to the
left and right frame using the hardware listed.
When assembled, the Cross Member tubes
should be at the appropriate angle, upward.
2-2 Firmly tighten the hardware. On each Cross
Member, tighten a bolt on one side of the frame
then on the other side of the frame. Tighten two
bolts on each Cross Member before completing
one. If the unit rocks, loosen bolts slightly and
readjust.
Figure 2:
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Step 3: Assemble the Olympic Bar
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 12, Bar, Olympic Bar Qty. 1
• Ref 9, Bearing Assembly Qty. 2
• Ref 10, Latch Spacer Qty. 4
• Ref 11, Latch Weldment Qty. 2
• Ref 13, Olympic Bar Spindle Assembly Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 3, 1/2” x 1 1/4” Socket Head Cap Screw
Qty. 2
• Ref 2, 1/4” x 1/2” Socket Head Cap Screw
Qty. 2
Tools:
• Ref 2, 3/16” Allen Wrench
• Ref 4, 3/8” Allen Wrench
Refer to Figures 3 and 4:
Note: Use care when assembling the Olympic Bar;
improper assembly will inhibit proper use.
3-1 Slide the Bearing Assembly onto the Olympic Bar.
(Note the orientation; Assembly fits on
backwards) (Figure 3).
3-2 Slide on a Latch Spacer, followed by the Latch
Weldment (also note the alignment) (Figure 4
for this and remaing Step 3 procedures).
3-3 Align the oversized hole in the Latch Weldment
with the tapped hole in the bar, and secure with
the 1/4” x 1/2” hardware.
3-4 Slide another Latch Spacer, the Spindle
Assembly, and the Locking Cap onto the bar.
3-5 Secure with the 1/2” x 1 1/4” screw, and
completely tighten hardware. Repeat for both
sides.
Figure 3:
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Figure 4:

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Step 4: Install the Olympic Bar
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 4, Guide Rods Qty. 2
• Olympic Bar Assembly (from previous step)
• Ref 7, Flat Washer Qty. 4
• Ref 8, Spring Qty. 2
• Ref 5, Spotter Assembly Qty. 2
• Ref 6, Rubber Stop Qty. 2
• Ref 3, Rubber Bumper Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 12, 1/4” x 2 3/4” Button Head Bolt Qty. 2
• Ref 5, 1/4” Nuts Qty. 2
• Ref 8, 1/4” Washers Qty. 4
Tools:
• Ref 3, 5/32” Allen Wrench
• 7/16” Wrench
Refer to Figure 5:
4-1 Slide the rubber bumper onto the upper portion of
the guide rods.
4-2 Place each guide rod in the location indicated on
each side frame.
4-3 Set the Olympic bar assembly on the frame by the
guide rods, which are to be attached in step 4-5.
4-4 Separate the parts for the individual sides in the
order of placement under the Olympic bar. The
order of placement under the Olympic bars is:
washer, spring, washer, spotter assembly
(handle in) rubber stop.
4-5 Lift and hold both guide rods, allowing enough room
to attach parts. While holding the guide rods up,
attach the parts in the sequence given. Lower the
guide rods into the appropriate hole.
4-6 Restrict the guide rods from up and down movement
by placing the hardware in the hole above the rods.
Figure 5:
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Step 5: Install Pulleys and Initial Cable Routing
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 4, Top Cable Qty. 2
• Ref 3 and 4, Cable Assembly Qty. 2
• Ref 5 and 6, Pulley Assembly Qty. 4
• Ref 6 and 7, Pulley Spacer Qty. 8
Hardware:
• Ref 14, 3/8” x 3” Button Head Bolt Qty. 4
• Ref 6, 3/8” Nuts Qty. 4
• Ref 10, 3/8” Washers Qty. 8
• Ref 12, 1/4” x 2 3/4” Button Head Bolt Qty. 2
• Ref 5, 1/4” Nuts Qty. 2
• Ref 8, 1/4” Washers Qty. 4
Tools:
• Ref 1, 7/32” Allen Wrench
• Ref 3, 5/32” Allen Wrench
• 9/16” Wrench
• 7/16” Wrench
Refer to Figures 6 and 7:
5-1 Route the cable from the front end hole of the
side frames through the slot in the back of the
side frames (Figure 6). The cable must be under
both pulley retention pins, on the inside
of the tube. This prevents the cable from falling
out of the pulley groove.
5-2 Hold a pulley to be bolted inside the frame
location, and make sure to have the cable within
the pulley groove (Figure 7).
5-3 Place one pulley spacer on both sides of the
pulley, and bolt pulley in place using the 3/8
hardware (Figure 7). Repeat for all pulleys.
5-4 Use the 1/4” hardware at the front of the
top and bottom side frame tubes to prevent the
cable from unseating from the pulley.
Note: Lower cable on each side comes preassembled
on the assembly.
Figure 6:
Figure 7:
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Step 6: Install Counter Balance and Attach Cables
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 6, Counter Balance Assembly Qty. 2
• Ref 4 and 5, Cable Assemblies Qty. 2
• Ref 4, Cable Stabilizer Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 7, 1/2” Nut Qty. 4
Tools:
• 3/4” Wrench
Refer to Figures 8, 9, and 10:
6-1 Attach the front ends of the cables to the Olympic
bar assembly (Figure 8).
6-2 Fasten the Regular 1/2” nuts to each cable end
screw.
6-3 Screw the upper cable halfway into the Counter
Balance (Figure 9).
6-4 Screw the bottom cable into the Counter Balance
(Figure 8).
6-5 Tighten the cables on both side frames with
enough tension that the bar moves freely and the
Counter Balance doesn’t have a lot of side play.
6-6 After assembled, the maximum amount of thread
showing should be 1 1/4”.
6-7 Attach the upper portion of the Cable Stablizer to
the Frame.
6-8 Push the ball end of Cable Stabilizer through the
Counter Balance side tube and attach to the upper
tube on the frame (Figure 10).
6-9 Tightly screw the bottom end of the cable into the
frame to reduce more play by the Counter Balance
(Figure 10).
Figure 8:
Figure 9:
Figure 10:
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Step 7: Install Weight Horns and Bumpers
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 5, Weight Horn Assembly Qty. 10
• Ref 8, Weight Horn Bumpers Qty. 10
Hardware:
• Ref 15, 1/2” x 2 1/2” Button Head Bolt Qty. 10
• Ref 11,1/2” Washers Qty. 10
Tools:
• Ref 4, 5/16” Allen Wrench
Refer to Figure 11:
7-1 Bolt the Weight Horns in the correct location and
facing the correct direction using the hardware
listed.
7-2 Slide the Bumpers on the Weight Horns.
Figure 11:
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Step 8: Install Shrouds
Locate the following for this step:
Parts:
• Ref 4, Left Shroud Qty. 2
• Ref 3, Right Shroud Qty. 2
Hardware:
• Ref 13, 5/16” x 1” Button Head Bolt Qty. 40
• Ref 9, 5/16” Washers Qty. 40
Tools:
• Ref 2, 3/16” Allen Wrench
Refer to Figure 12:
8-1 With the clip nuts placed on the left and right side
frame assembly, attach the Shrouds with the
hardware listed.
Figure 12:
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Step 9: Align J-hooks
Locate the following for this step:
Tools:
• 5/16” Allen Wrench
9-1 On the left and right sides of the machine, loosen
the top three bolts for the top J-hook.
9-2 Rack the bar on the top hook of the upper
J-hooks. Move the J-hooks in and out, centering
the hooks on the latch. Make sure that the hooks
don’t interfere with the latches. Loosely tighten
the top bolt for the upper J-hooks.
9-3 Rack the bar on the bottom hook of the upper
J-hooks. Move the J-hooks in and out, centering
the hooks on the latch. Make sure that the hooks
don’t interfere with the latches. Loosely tighten
the bottom bolt for the upper J-hooks.
9-4 With the top and bottom bolts of the upper j-hook
loosely tightened, move the bar up and down,
checking that the latches don’t interfere with the
hooks. If the latches do interfere with hooks,
repeat the step for adjusting that hook. When
there is no interference, firmly tighten all three
bolts for each of the upper J-hooks.
9-5 Repeat Steps 9-1 through 9-4 for the bottom
J-hooks.
9-6 Rack the bar on the top hook of the lower
J-hooks. Move the J-hooks in and out, centering
the hooks on the latch. Make sure that the hooks
don’t interfere with the latches. Loosely tighten
the top bolt for the lower J-hooks.
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Step 9: Align J-hooks, continued
9-7 Rack the bar on the lowest hook capable on the
lower J-hooks. Move the J-hooks in and out,
centering the hooks on the latch. Make sure that
the hooks don’t interfere with the latches.
Loosely tighten the bottom bolt for the upper
J-hooks.
9-8 With the top and bottom bolts of the upper J-hook
loosely tightened, move the bar up and down
checking that the latches don’t interfer with the
hooks. If the latches do interfere with hooks,
repeat the step for adjusting that hook. When
there is no interference, firmly tighten all three
bolts for each of the upper J-hooks.
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