Nautilus Instinct Ab Bench User manual

Nautilus®Instinct®
Ab Bench
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
About This Manual .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Assembly and Setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Parts and Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Siting Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Assembly............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Anchoring ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Exercise Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
General Guidelines............................................................................................................................................... 9
Product Use and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 10
Preventive Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance Procedures...................................................................................................................................... 10
Labels and Placards.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Warranty and Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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in any form without first obtaining written permission from Core Health and Fitness, LLC.
Every effort has been made to keep this information current; however, periodically, changes are made to the information
herein, and these changes will be incorporated into new editions of this publication. All product names and logos are
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Thank you for choosing the NAUTILUS INSTINCT AB BENCH. This unit has been designed to provide the user the most
rewarding experience based upon the carefully planned features it possesses. The design elements of this product will provide you
with a comfortable, intuitive, safe and reliable experience, guiding you to a habit-forming lifestyle. Our mission is to provide
products to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness, and the INSTINCT AB BENCH will provide the path to meet your goals.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is applicable to the INSTINCT AB BENCH. The manual is divided into eight sections, as follows:
Introduction
Provides an overview of each section within the manual.
Safety Instructions
Provides guidelines for safely operating the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
Assembly and Setup
Provides instructions for unpacking, assembling and setting up the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
Exercise Guidelines
Provides general guidelines to be followed when using the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
Preventative Maintenance
Describes the preventative maintenance measures required to keep the INSTINCT AB BENCH in top condition.
Labels and Placards
Provides illustrations and part number information for labels and placards used on NAUTILUS INSTINCT products.
Regulatory Information
Provides warranty and servicing information for the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
INTRODUCTION

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Read this Owner's Manual carefully before assembling, servicing or using your NAUTILUS INSTINCT AB BENCH.
WARNING: SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT OBSERVED.
UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE
WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT NAUTILUS PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR CLARIFICATION.
1. Do not use any equipment in any way other than
designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is
imperative that weight stack machines as well as any
other NAUTILUS INSTINCT equipment is used
properly to avoid injury.
2. Make sure there is enough room for safe access and
operation of the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
3. Keep hands, feet, head, limbs, fingers and hair clear at all
times from moving parts to avoid injury. Use appropriate
positioning, speed and controlled movements.
4. DO NOT use any equipment that is damaged and or has
worn or broken parts. Use only replacement parts
supplied by NAUTILUS.
5. DO NOT wear loose or dangling clothing while using the
INSTINCT AB BENCH. Keep away from all moving
parts.
6. Obtain a medical examination prior to beginning an
exercise program.
7. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or
experience pain, STOP IMMEDIATELY and consult your
physician before continuing.
8. Children must NOT be allowed to operate the INSTINCT
AB BENCH. Adolescents must be supervised when using
the INSTINCT AB BENCH.
9. DO NOT attempt to fix a broken or jammed unit. Notify
authorized personnel.
10. Use the INSTINCT AB BENCH only for the intended
use. Obtain instruction on proper use of the unit. It is the
purchaser's sole responsibility to properly instruct end
users and supervising personnel as to the proper
operating procedures of all NAUTILUS INSTINCT
equipment. DO NOT modify the unit.
11. Load plates evenly and carefully to avoid tipping
equipment and possible crushing injuries.
12. DO NOT use the INSTINCT AB BENCH if guards or
shrouds are missing or damaged.
13. USE A SPOTTER.
14. DO NOT add incremental weights, except those provided
by NAUTILUS.
15. MAINTAIN PLACARDS AND LABELS: Do not remove
labels for any reason; they contain important information.
If illegible or missing, contact the NAUTILUS Parts
Department for replacement.
16. SECURING EQUIPMENT: The INSTINCT AB BENCH
MUST be secured to the floor to stabilize and eliminate
rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a
licensed contractor. DO NOT use the UNIT if it is not set
up and located on a solid level surface.
17. Make sure that each machine is set up and operated on a
solid level surface. DO NOT install equipment on an
uneven surface.
18. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: Preventative
maintenance is the key to ensuring smooth and reliable
operation of the INSTINCT AB BENCH, as well as
keeping your liability to a minimum. Inspect the unit
prior to use. Give particular attention to the areas most
susceptible to wear. DO NOT use if the unit is damaged
or inoperable.
19. Ensure that adjustment, maintenance and/or repair of
the INSTINCT AB BENCH is performed by qualified
personnel ONLY. Immediately replace worn or damaged
components. If unable to immediately replace worn or
damaged components then remove the INSTINCT AB
BENCH from service until repairs are made.
20. Keep a repair log of all maintenance activities.
21. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments
to weight belts or cables, and replace at the first sign of
wear.
22. Use only weight selector pins supplied by NAUTILUS on
weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.
23. Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when
frayed. Always replace any cable or belt at first sign of
wear (consult NAUTILUS Product Support if uncertain).
24. Fully insert the weight selector pin when selecting the
desired weight. Partially inserted pins can cause weights
to fall unexpectedly. NEVER remove the weight selector
pin if any weights are suspended. NEVER attempt to
release jammed weights or parts.
25. DO NOT use Lat Pulldown Bars on Multi-jungle
Crossover cable systems or any other pulley systems.
These bars are designed for lat pulldown machines ONLY.
If improperly used, the Lat Bar could fall unexpectedly,
striking the user when weight selector pin is removed.
26. Lat Pulldown Machines pose a danger if used with worn
or damaged cables and connecting links. The user can be
struck in the head if the cable or related parts break
during use.
27. When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of
motion limiter, foothold pad or any other type of adjuster,
make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in
the retainer hole to avoid injury.
NOTE: It is the sole responsibility of the user/owner or facility
operator to ensure that regular maintenance is performed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS