ParaBody 897104 User manual

897104 WEIGHT STACK OPTION
Part # 6819801 Revision: 2/17/991
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note:
Tools Required forAssembly
* Thank you for purchasing the Parabody 897104 WEIGHT STACK OPTION. Please read
these instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be as-
sembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function.
* 3/4” wrench
* 9/16” wrench
*5/32 Allen wrench
* Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets
* Adjustable wrench
* Tape measure
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NOTE:BOLTLENGTHISMEASURED FROMTHEUNDERSIDEOFTHEHEADOFTHEBOLT.
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 Parabody customer service representative
at [phone].
BoltLengthRuler
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WELCOMETO THEWORLDOF Serious steel!
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 Parabody distributor or call the
Parabody customer service department at [phone].
BOLT LENGTH
5. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

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PARTS LIST
PART #
6xxxx
6819403
6819703
6577801
6284501
3116201
6660101
6692601
3103302
6214401
6236701
3102901
3102922
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
QTY
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
PART #
6480301
3102501
3102802
3102953
3102918
3102502
3102801
3108002
6595201
6382301
6714601
6214501
6198501
DESCRIPTION
3/8”FLANGESPACER
3/8”WASHER
3/8”LOCKNUT
1/2X2-3/4”BOLT
1/2X3-1/4”BOLT
1/2”WASHER
1/2”LOCKNUT
WEIGHTSTACKCUSHION
GUIDERODBUSHING
WEIGHTPLATEBUSHING(10CT)
HEADPLATE
WEIGHTPLATE
WEIGHTSTACKLABELS(1-25)
QTY
4
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
1
20
1
DESCRIPTION
STACK BASE
STACK BOOM
1-3/4”X9-3/8”TUBE
77-1/4”GUIDEROD
20HOLEWEIGHTSTACKSHAFT
3-1/2”PULLEY
129-1/2”CABLE
3X2”ENDCAP
13/16”SHAFTCOLLAR
WEIGHTSTACKSELECTORPIN
1-3/4”SQ.ENDCAP
3/8X1-1/4”BOLT
3/8X2-3/4”BOLT
KEY
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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STEP1:
FIGURE 1
• Removethe CABLE and the1/4”QUICKLINK fromthe CARRIAGE as shown in FIGURE 1.
• RemoveCABLE andthe1/4”QUICKLINKfromtheTOP BOOM as shown inFIGURE1anddiscard.(NOTE:PULLEYSmayhavetobe
loosenedorremovedtoallowCABLEtopassthrough.)
1/4”QUICKLINK
CARRIAGE
TOPBOOM
CABLE

STEP 3:
FIGURE 3
• Remove and discard one 2” SQ. END CAP from the end of the UPRIGHT FRAME as shown in FIGURE 3.
• Slidethe CARRIAGE off the UPRIGHT FRAME anddiscard as shown in FIGURE 3.
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STEP2:
FIGURE 2
• LOOSENtheTOPBOOM from theUPRIGHTFRAMEbyremovingone1/2 X 2-1/2” BOLT, one 1/2 X3”BOLT,one3/8X2-3/4” BOLT,
two1/2”WASHERS, one 1/2”LOCK NUT,and one 3/8” LOCK NUTas shown in FIGURE 2.
3/8X 4”
3/8 X 2-3/4”
1/2 X 2-1/2”
TOP BOOM
UPPER
CROSS
SUPPORT UPRIGHTFRAME
• LOOSENtheTOPBOOM from the UPPER CROSS SUPPORTby removingtwo 3/8X 4”BOLTS,four 3/8” WASHERS andtwo 3/8”
LOCKNUTS.SeeFIGURE2.
1/2 X 3”
2”SQ.END CAP
CARRIAGE
UPRIGHTFRAME
• REMOVETOPBOOM.

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STEP5:
FIGURE 5
STEP4:
FIGURE 4
• Insert two 3 X 2” END CAPS (8) into the ends of the STACK BOOM (2) as shown in FIGURE 4.
• SECURELYassemble the 1-3/4 X 9-3/8”TUBE (3)totheSTACK BOOM (2)usingone1/2X2-3/4”BOLT(17), two 1/2”WASHERS(19),
andone 1/2” LOCK NUT (20) as shown in FIGURE 4.
• Inserttwo GUIDE ROD BUSHINGS (22) into thetubes on the STACK BOOM (2) as shown in FIGURE 4.
3
2
8
1/2X 2-3/4” 17
20
22
1
8
• Insert two 3 X 2” END CAPS (8) into the ends of the STACK BASE (1) as shown in FIGURE 5.
11
19
• Insertone 1-3/4” END CAP (11) into the 1-3/4 X 9-3/8” TUBE(3) as shown in FIGURE 4.

STEP6:
FIGURE 6
• SECURELYassembletheSTACK BASE (1) tothebottomoftheUPRIGHTFRAME using one1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLT(18) and one 1/2” LOCK
NUT(20) as shownin FIGURE 6.
STEP7:
FIGURE 7
• Snap two WEIGHTPLATE BUSHINGS (23) into the top of all twenty WEIGHT PLATES (25) as shown in FIGURE 7.
23
25
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20
18 1/2 X 3-1/4”
UPRIGHTFRAME

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FIGURE 8
STEP8:
• Insert two GUIDE RODS (4) into the STACK
BASE(1)as shown inFIGURE 8. Lubricatethe
GUIDE RODS (4) with a slicon or teflon spray
that is available at most hardware stores.
• Slide two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (21)
downovertheGUIDE RODS(4).SeeFIGURE8.
• UsingEXTREMECAREslidetwentyWEIGHT
PLATES (25) down over the GUIDE RODS (4)
withthe key-hole facing as shownin FIGURE8.
• Securely assemble the 20 HOLE SELECTOR
SHAFT(5)totheHEAD PLATE(24) using one
3/8X 1-1/4” BOLT(12)andone3/8”WASHER
(15).(Note:TheboltholeintheHEADPLATE
(24)shouldbeontop.)
• CarefullySlide the HEAD PLATEASSEMBLY
(5& 24)down over the GUIDE RODS (4) onto
the weight stack as shown in FIGURE 8.
• Apply one set ofWEIGHT STACK LABELS -
1-25(26)to eachWEIGHTPLATE(25)asshown
inFIGURE8.
• Slide two 13/16” SHAFT COLLARS (9) over
theGUIDE RODS (4) as shownin FIGURE8.
4
3/8X 1-1/4” 12
24
15
5
25
21
1
26
9

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STEP9:
FIGURE 9
• LOOSELYassembletheTOPBOOM to the UPPER CROSS SUPPORT using two previously removed 3/8X 4” BOLTS,four 3/8”
WASHERS, andtwo3/8”LOCKNUTS. See FIGURE 10.
• SECURELYtighten all connections made up to this point.
• Slidethe 13/16” SHAFTCOLLARS(9)to the topof the GUIDERODS (4) andSECURELYtighten the SHAFTCOLLAR (9)set screws.
SeeFIGURE10.
• Slide the STACK BOOM (2) over the GUIDE RODS (4) and inside the tube on the UPRIGHT FRAME as shown in FIGURE 9.
STEP10:
FIGURE 10
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2
4
UPRIGHT
FRAME
9
3/8X 4”
3/8 X 2-3/4”
1/2 X 2-1/2”
TOP BOOM
UPPER
CROSS
SUPPORT
UPRIGHT
FRAME
1/2 X 3”
• LOOSLYassemble theTOPBOOM to the UPRIGHTFRAME usingthe previously removed 1/2 X 2-1/2” BOLT, one1/2 X3” BOLT,one
3/8X 2-3/4” BOLT, two 1/2”WASHERS,one1/2” LOCK NUT,and one 3/8” LOCK NUTasshown in FIGURE 10.

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STEP12:
FIGURE 12
• Route the 129-1/2” CABLE (7) through the TOPBOOM and the STACK BOOM (2) as shown in FIGURE 11.
• SECURELYassembletwo3-1/2”PULLEYS(6) totheSTACKBOOM (2)usingtwo3/8X2-3/4”BOLTS(13),four3/8”FLANGESPACERS
(14),and two 3/8”LOCK NUTS (16)as shown inFIGURE 12. (NOTE:Make surethecable isrouted overallthe pulleys.)
3/8 X 2-3/4” 13
7
16
14
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STEP11:
FIGURE 11
Makesure CABLE
is routed over bolt!
2
3/8 X 2”
• TIGHTENany LOOSENEDPULLEY connectionafterCABLE has beenrouted.
• TIGHTENany LOOSENEDPULLEY connectionafterCABLE has beenrouted.

STEP13:
FIGURE 13
!IMPORTANT!
SECURELY
TIGHTEN
JAMNUT
10
7
• Screw the threaded end of the CABLE (7) approximately 3/4” into the end of the 20 HOLE SELECTOR SHAFT (5) and tighten jam
nutsecurely. See FIGURE 13.
Thankyou forpurchasingtheParabody897104WEIGHTSTACKOPTION.If unsureofproperuse ofequip-
ment,callyourlocal ParabodydistributororcalltheParabodycustomerservicedepartmentat(800) 328-9714.
• If the HEAD PLATE (24) does not sit on top of the first WEIGHTPLATE (25), push the head plate down, insert the SELECTOR PIN
(10)and perform several repetitions on the machine. This will relax the cablesystem and prevent the HEAD PLATE(24) fromlifting up.
• If after completing the previous step the HEAD PLATE (24) still does not sit on top of the first WEIGHTPLATE (25) or if there is
excess slack in the cable system, adjust the threaded end of the CABLE accordingly and retighten the jam nut.
• Insert the WEIGHTSTACK PIN (10) into the WEIGHT STACK as shown in FIGURE 13.
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