Precor Vitality Series User manual

Vitality™ Series Selectorized Line Abdominal
Assembly Guide
Assembly requirements
Precor recommends at least two people for this installation. DO NOT attempt assembly by
yourself.
When assembling the equipment, we recommend you:
lFollow the steps in the order listed in this assembly guide.
lUnpack the box and assemble the equipment close to where you plan to use it.
lLocate the equipment at least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or furniture on either side
of the equipment, and 40 inches (1 meter) away from objects behind or in front of the
equipment.
lAssemble the equipment on a solid, flat surface, so that it remains level and stable.
Required tools
lAdjustable wrench
lTorque wrench
lRubber mallet
lHex wrench sets, metric and standard, with extensions
lSocket wrench set, metric and standard, with extensions
Equipment dimensions: W38.3 x D56.8 x H60 inches/W97.2 x D144.3 x H152.4 cm (idle) - W38.3 x
D56.8 x H60 inches/W97.2 x D144.3 x H152.4 cm (in-use)
Figure 1
Begin Assembly
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten fasteners until instructed to do so.
The equipment is designed to be freestanding; however, it can be bolted to the floor for extra
stability. Precor highly recommends that the equipment be bolted to the floor to reduce the risk of
toppling the equipment due to improper use. Since floor construction varies, please consult a
professional building engineer for proper fastening.
Assemble frame
Figure 2
1. Attach the base support to the weight tower frame using:
2 – M10 x 100 mm hex head bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
2 – M10 nylon lock nuts
Loosely tighten the fasteners.
2. Attach the base support to the seat frame using:
2 – M10 x 135 mm hex head bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
2 – M10 nylon lock nuts
Loosely tighten the fasteners so that the weight tower frame and seat frame are stable.
3. Attach the foot pedals to the seat frame using:
2 – M10 x 20 mm hex head bolts
2 – 11 mm flat washers
Firmly tighten the fasteners attaching the foot pedals to the seat frame.
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Attach pivot support
CAUTION: In the following step, partially tighten the fasteners. They will be tightened fully later in the
assembly.
Figure 3
1. Attach the pivot cross supports (upper and lower) to the weight tower frame using:
2 – M10 x 125 mm hex head bolts (lower cross support to weight tower frame)
2 – M10 x 125 mm hex head bolts (upper cross support to weight tower frame)
8 – 11 mm flat washers
4 – M10 nylon lock nuts
2. Attach the pivot support to the upper tower cross support using:
2 – M10 x 135 mm hex head bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
2 – M10 nylon lock nuts
Note: Position the pivot support tube as shown in Figure 3, with the pillow-block bearing
facing the weight tower.
3. Attach the pivot support to the lower tower cross support and seat cross support using:
2 – M10 x 140 mm hex head bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
2 – M10 nylon lock nuts
4. Securely attach the seat cross support to the seat frame using:
2 – M10 x 135 mm hex head bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
2 – M10 nylon lock nuts
Attach movement arm and shoulder pad assembly
Figure 4
1. To attach the movement arm to the pivot support, slide one end of the axle into the pillow-
block bearing on the pivot support until the axle stops. Tighten the two set screws to hold the
axle in place. Have your assistant support the movement arm while you guide the movement
arm onto the axle. Your assistant should continue to support the movement arm through the
rest of this procedure.
Note: The rubber stop on the cam should be below the welded stop on the Cam Mounting
Plate.
2. Slide the pillow-block bearing over the end of the axle until it stops. Tighten the two set
screws on the pillow-block bearing to hold the bearing on the axle.
3. Insert the cam support plate into the slot in the weight tower frame and attach it securely
using:
3 – M12 x 65 mm hex head bolts
3 – 13 mm flat washers
4. Secure the movement arm and the pillow-block bearing to the cam support plate using:
2 - M12 x 40 mm hex head bolts (secured on the side opposite the pillow-block bearing)
2 - Barrel spacers (fit into mounting holes on pillow-block bearing)
4 - 13 mm flat washers
2 - M12 nylon lock nuts (secured on the pillow-block bearing side)
5. Secure the movement arm and the cam support plate to the pivot support tube using:
2 – M10 x 25 mm flat head cap screws
2 – Aluminum pivot caps
6. To attach the shoulder pad assembly to the movement arm, slide the shoulder pad assembly
through the shaft of the movement arm.
7. Slide the locating ring with tab onto the end of the shaft. Slide the spacer ring onto the end of
the shaft and secure the shoulder pad assembly to the movement arm using:
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1 – M10 x 25 mm flat head cap screw
1 – Aluminum pivot cap
1 – Locating ring with tab
1 – Spacer ring
8. Attach the movement arm cylinder to the movement arm. Remove the nut from the end of
the cylinder, and re-attach the cylinder with the M8 screw and nut to the bracket on the
movement arm, as shown.
Install weight stack tower
Figure 5
1. Insert the guide rods into the holes at the bottom of the weight tower frame.
Important: A hole passes through one end of each guide rod. Be sure to insert the end
without the hole into the bottom of the frame.
2. Pull the guide rods away from the frame, keeping their lower ends engaged in the bottom of
the frame. Slide one weight stack bumper over each guide rod, narrow end up.
3. Check the guide rods for silicone lubricant. If you do not find any, add some of the lubricant
supplied in the hardware kit to the guide rods.
4. Carefully slide nineteen 10 lb. (4.5 kg) weight plates onto the guide rods, one by one.
5. Slide the top weight plate with weight stack stem onto the two guide rods and lower the
stem through the center holes of the weight plates.
6. If the cable assembly is attached to the top weight plate, then unscrew it and remove it at
this time. Slide the ring at the end of the tether of the weight selection pin over the right-hand
post on the top weight plate.
7. Secure the weight stack assembly to the weight tower frame. Slide an O-ring onto the smaller
diameter shoulder of each guide rod locking collar, then slide the collars onto the guide rods
(the smaller diameter shoulder on the collar should be facing up). Re-align the guide rods with
the mounting holes at the top of the weight tower.
8. Have your assistant hold the guide rods in place. Slide the collars up until the shoulder of
each collar fits into the tower frame. Insert one M6 × 45 mm button head cap screw through
the holes in each collar and each guide rod, then attach an M6 nylon lock nut to each button
head cap screw. Tighten the button head cap screws securely, then attach and tighten the M8
set screws using the S4 hex key.
9. Spray a lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the front of the weight plates clean.
Use a second lint-free cloth to remove any remaining alcohol before applying labels.
10. Apply the weight plate labels (select LBs or KGs) to the left of the weight selection holes.
Install add-on weight assembly
Figure 6
1. Insert the lower end of the 14 mm guide rod into the retaining ring at the bottom of the
weight tower frame.
Note: The end of the guide rod with the screw hole in it should face up.
2. Slide the 287 mm support tube onto the guide rod from the top down.
3. Slide the support ring onto the guide rod, followed by the rubber bumper.
4. Slide the 5 lb (2.5 kg) add-on weight onto the guide rod, making sure that the groove is at the
top end of the weight.
5. Attach the top of the guide rod to the bracket at the top of the weight tower frame using:
1 – M10 x 25 mm hex head bolt
1 – 11 mm flat washer
6. Fully tighten the M8 set screw in the retaining ring using the S4 hex key.
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Route the cable
Figure 7
1. Screw one end of the cable assembly into the top of the weight stack stem.
CAUTION: Be sure to complete seven (7) turns/threads of the cable bolt into the fitting, and
then tighten the jam nut.
2. Pull the cable through the top of the weight tower frame, over the top of the dual pulleys,
and under the cable retaining brackets.
Note: The pulleys do not need to be removed.
3. Pass the cable to the pulley at the middle of the tower upright. Thread the cable between the
cable retainer, under the pulley, and through the tower upright.
4. Attach the cable in the cable slot on the cam and secure with an M4 x 15 mm screw.
Note: The screw is pre-assembled to the cam. Remove the screw, install the cable into the slot
on the cam, and then replace the screw.
Tighten all frame mounting hardware
Figure 8
1. Check that the weight tower and seat frame are sitting evenly on the floor.
2. Start at the weight tower, and tighten the mounting hardware at the base support, then at
the cross support.
3. On the seat frame, tighten the mounting hardware at the base support, then at the cross sup-
port.
4. Tighten all mounting hardware at the pivot support.
5. Verify that the movement arm is parallel to the floor. If it is not, then loosen the three M12
bolts attaching the cam support plate to the weight tower, and the bolts attaching the two
pillow block bearings. Have your assistant hold the movement arm parallel to the floor, while
you tighten the bolts attaching the pillow block bearings and the three M12 bolts at the weight
tower.
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Adjust cable tension
Figure 9
Figure 10: Misaligned
Figure 11: Aligned
Figure 12
1. Place the weight selection pin in the top weight.
2. Screw the cable bolt into the selector stem until the cable meets the following requirements:
— At least seven (7) turns/threads (minimum) on the cable bolt into the weight selector stem.
— A maximum of 1-1/8 inch (29 mm) between the bottom of the cable bolt head and the bot-
tom of the flange lock nut.
— No excess slack remains.
— The top weight begins to separate from the second weight.
— The cable is just loose enough to permit insertion of the selector in into each of the weight
plates.
3. Tighten the locking jam nut against the selector stem.
4. Hold the weight tower straight while tightening the locking jam nut against the selector stem.
If you do not hold the weight tower straight, it can twist (see Figure 10).
5. Once tightened, verify alignment between the selector and the add-on weight.
6. Check the adjustment by inserting the weight pin into every weight plate hole. The weight pin
should slide easily in and out of each weight plate.
Attach the pads
Figure 13
1. Attach the seat pad to the seat post using:
Note: The narrow end of the seat pad should face forward as shown, and its seam should face
downward.
2 – M10 x 75 mm hex head bolts
2 – 11 mm flat washers
2. Attach the back pad to the back pad mounting locations on the seat frame using:
4 – M10 x 30 mm hex bolts
4 – 11 mm flat washers
3. Attach the shoulder pad to the arm assembly using:
6 – M8 x 35 mm hex bolts
6 – 9 mm flat washers
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Install weight stack shroud and top cap
The inside shroud has a slot for weight selection. Both shrouds have three slotted tabs on each side
that fit into the shroud clips mounted to the inside of the weight tower uprights.
Figure 14
1. Align the slotted tabs on the inside shroud with the shroud clips on both sides of the weight
tower.
2. Press the hooks into the clips and lower the shroud securely into place.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the outside shroud.
4. Place the top cap on top of the shrouds so that the top edges of the shrouds fit into the slot
between the lip and the ribs of the top cap. Secure the top cap to the weight tower frame using:
4 – M6 x 16 mm pan-head Phillips screws
Note: When you secure the top cap, if the top edges of the shrouds do not fit securely into the
slot between its lip and ribs, remove the cap and the shrouds. Loosen the fasteners securing
each of the shroud clips, then secure each clip again so that it is mounted as high on the weight
stack frame as possible. You will need to push the clips up and hold them in place while you
secure them. After you have repositioned all of the shroud clips, repeat this procedure to install
the shrouds and the top cap.
Bolt equipment to floor
Precor recommends that the strength equipment be bolted down at all anchoring
points. Bolting is made possible through the bolt holes on each foot. The inside
diameter of each hole is 14.3 mm.
NOTE As floor materials vary, it is important to consult a licensed
contractor to advise on proper bolting techniques and appropriate
fastener types.
Figure 15
CAUTION Standards can change. Precor recommends you keep apprised of
your local industry standards. Precor shall not be held liable for failure to
properly bolt the strength equipment to the floor.
Apply label
Figure 16
1. Attach the Instructional label to the inside shroud under the top cap. The label should be
aligned with the left and right edge of the tray on the top cap. There are small marks on the
lower lip of the top cap to indicate the proper label position.
Verify operation of equipment
Once assembly is complete, verify safe operation by checking the following points:
lCable tension is correct and the cable is moving smoothly on its pulleys.
lMovement arm is stable and moves smoothly through its range of motion.
lAdjustment points are stable and move smoothly through their range of motion.
Disassemble the equipment
You may occasionally need to disassemble this unit to move it between rooms or buildings. In such
cases, reverse the assembly steps in this manual to disassemble. After the unit has been moved, fol-
low the steps in this manual to reassemble it.
WARNING: You will need assistance to disassemble this unit. The weight tower can become
unstable during parts when disassembling. Make sure the weight tower is supported safely
throughout the process and NEVER attempt to disassemble by yourself.
Maintenance information
It is important that the equipment be maintained in accordance with the Vitality Selectorized Line
Maintenance Guide. Visit any Vitality Selectorized product page at www.precor.com to view the
guide.
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