Recreation Supply BODYCRAFT GT-FCA (GTX) User manual
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Owner’s Manual
GT Functional Cable Arm Option
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Congratulations and Welcome to the BODYCRAFT Family
Thank you for selecting BODYCRAFT. Your choice reflects a wise investment in you and your
facility. We hope you use it for many healthy years!
BODYCRAFT offers a complete array of high-quality fitness equipment. Please refer to our website at
www.bodycraft.com to view more ways to enhance your lifestyle.
Your BODYCRAFT machine has all the quality and design elements to make your workout extremely efficient
and comfortable. Your new unit is a serious strength training machine that will keep you motivated,
challenged and within reach of your fitness goals. Strength & cardiovascular training is vital for all ages which
will provide an effective workout, producing results that will encourage you to reach your fitness goals and
maintain the body you have always wanted.
Spending 15 to 30 minutes a day, three times a week, is all you need to start seeing the benefits of
a regular exercise program.
As a premium exercise equipment manufacturer, we are committed to your complete satisfaction. If you
have questions, suggestions or find missing or damaged parts, we guarantee your complete satisfaction
through our authorized dealer network or by contacting us directly. Please call your local dealer or
BODYCRAFT.
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Product Safety Information
Product Safety ……………………………………………………………...
Important Notes, Recommended Tools & Cleaners ……………………..
Product Overview
Machine Dimensions, Room Layouts & Weight Ratios…………………
Assembly Parts & Hardware List…………………………………………….
Shipping Box & What’s Inside ………………………………………………
Product Assembly - How to Assemble the GT-FCA (GTX)
Pre-Assembly Tips ………………………………………………………....
Decision Point & STEP 1 …..…………………………….…………………
STEP 2 - Ab Crunch Cable (#310) ……………………………….………..
STEP 3 - Connect Cable (#309) …………………………………………….
STEP 4 - Lower Cable (#38) .................................................……………..
STEP 5 - Cable Arm Cable (#311) …………………………………………
STEP 6 & STEP 7 - GTX Trim Panel & Adjust Cable Tension …………
STEP 8 - Final Assembly Clean Up, Polish & Double Checks ……….
Maintenance & Repairs
Detailed Parts List .………….……………………………………….……..
Detailed Parts Exploded View …………………………….……………………
Required Info BEFORE Initiating a Service Case ………………………
Warranty
Product Warranty ..........................................................….……...……...
Product Warranty Registration ............................................….….……...
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Table of Contents, GT-FCA (GTX)
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29 - 31
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There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment. A
moment’s lack of attention can result in an accident, as can failure to
observe certain simple safety precautions.
Read, study and understand the Assembly Instructions and all the warning labels on
this product. Furthermore, it is recommended to familiarize yourself and others with the
proper operation and workout recommendations for this BODYCRAFT product
prior to use.
● Before beginning this or any other exercise program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or persons with preexisting health
problems. Recreation Supply, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through use of this product.
● Exercise with care to avoid injury. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control
safely.
● This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function.
● Clean pads and frame on a regular basis. We recommend warm, soapy water. Do not use
harsh or abrasive chemicals.
● Inspect and tighten all parts before every use. Replace any worn parts immediately.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
● Keep children away from any BODYCRAFT strength
machines at all times.
● Keep your hands away from cables and pulleys during operation,
other than the designated handles.
● Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of moving parts.
● Make certain all cables are seated within the pulleys before every use. Frayed or worn cables
can be dangerous and may cause injury. Periodically check the cable for any indication of wear.
● Inspect the unit for any sign of wear on parts, hardware becoming loose or cracks on welds.
If a problem is found, do not use or allow the machine to be used until the defective part is
repaired or replaced.
● It is imperative that you retain this Assembly Instructions and be sure all warning labels are
legible and intact. Replacement Assembly Instructions and labels are available from
BODYCRAFT. If you are unsure about the proper use of the BODYCRAFT strength
machine call your local BODYCRAFT dealer or our Customer Service Department. Contact
BODYCRAFT at 800-990-5556 or support@bodycraft.com
Product Safety - Functional Trainer & Multi-Gym
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Important Notes and Tips:
1. Before assembly, read all instructions thoroughly and preview diagrams to help make the
installation easier.
2. Make sure all parts are accounted for and in proper condition before beginning assembly.
See the parts list.
3. Be cautious not to damage the flooring when assembling. Place a protectant down such as a
rubber mat or shipping blanket.
4. Let plastics and weight stacks acclimate to room temperature before you begin assembly.
5. Two people are recommended for the safe assembly of this equipment.
6. Insert all bolts in the same direction when possible. Do not tighten until instructed.
7. Carefully install plastic caps using a rubber mallet.
8. When measuring bolt lengths, only measure the shank.
9. When the installation is complete, be sure to
regularly check for rust or damage, and
perform preventative maintenance.
Important Notes, Recommended Tools & Cleaners , GT-FCA (GTX)
TIP ON FRAME ONLY: For extra
protection from fingerprints,
sweat stains or just plain dirt,
apply an automotive grade
cleaner wax if desired. Also
makes future cleaning easier.
THE FOLLOWING IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLEANING:
100% COTTON
CLEANING CLOTHS (Do Not Use on the Upholstery)
MILD CLEANING
SOLUTION 6
SOCKET SET 3/8 DRIVE & 6” EXT
(Only 9/16 Socket needed)
OPEN, CLOSED &
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
(Only 9/16 & Adjustable
are needed)
TORQUE WRENCH
3/8 DRIVE
(w/ 3mm & 5/16
Hex Bit Socket)
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ASSEMBLY:
ALLEN WRENCH SET
(Only 3mm & 5/16
are needed)
Machine Dimensions, Room Layouts, & Weight Ratios, GT-FCA (GTX)
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50% with Single
Handle per side.
200% with GT Press
Arm attached to the
FCA cables.
Weight Ratios
Your BODYCRAFT GT Strength Training System with Options was designed to be placed in a corner.
Assembly Parts, GT-FCA (GTX)
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NOTE: Parts are not to scale
Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-FCA-301-ASM Frame, Support with Cable Arms (302) & Cable (311-ASM) - Assembly 1
GT-X-FCA-306 Anti-Twist Cable Guide, for Cable #309 1
GT-X-FCA-309 Cable, Connect between Bottom Frame & Single Pulley Block, 1,850mm (72.8") L 1
GT-X-FCA-310 Cable, Ab Crunch, 4,630mm (182.28") L 1
GT-X-FCA-311-ASM Cable, Lt to Rt Cable Arms, Crimped Eyelet End & 6mm OD Threaded Shaft End, 5,210mm (205.20") L - Assembly 1
GT-X-FCA-314 Pulley Block, Single, w/ Cable End Threaded Shaft 1
GT-X-FCA-315 Pulley Block, Double 1
GT-X-FCA-319 Trim Panel, Stainless Steel, w/ GTX cut-out 1
GT-X-FCA-320 Washer, Small, Nylon Plastic, for Trim Panel Spacer, φ5.5 ID - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-321 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 3
GT-X-FCA-323 Accessory, Single Handle 2
GT-X-FCA-324 Snap Hook 2
GT-X-FCA-355 Poster - Exercise Guide 2
Part # Assembly Hardware QTY
GT-X-FCA-329 Washer, Spring, φ5mm - Stainless Steel 2
GT-X-FCA-332 Washer, Flat, 3/8″ - BLK 14
GT-X-FCA-334 Nut, Nylon, 3/8″ - BLK 7
GT-X-FCA-337 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 2″ L - BLK 3
GT-X-FCA-338 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 3″ L - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-339 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 4″ L - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-342 Screw, Recessed Flat Head, M5 x 20mm L - Stainless Steel 2
GT-X-FCA-353 Wrench, Hex, 3mm 1
GT-X-FCA-354 Wrench, Hex, 5/32" 1
Owner’s Manual
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Shipping Box & What’s Inside, GT-FCA (GTX)
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Large Box 1 of 1
Net Weight: 45.2 lbs (20.5 KGS)
Gross Weight: 56 lbs (25.4 KGS)
Box Size: 30.1” W x 16.9” L x 13.4” H (765mm W x 430mm L x 340mm H)
BODYCRAFT reserves the right to make improvements
at any time which may affect color, parts,
materials, size, weight, or any other
aspect.
Product Assembly - Preassembly Tips, GT-FCA (GTX)
PREASSEMBLY TIP #1 – “Stage Right”.
During the assembly process we will be stating Right, Left, Front, Back, Top, or Bottom. These
all are in the perspective of the user in the machine facing outward with feet on the ground.
See below images as examples.
PREASSEMBLY TIP #2 – Unpackaging & organizing.
PREASSEMBLY TIP #3 – Keep hardware loose until asked to tighten.
During the assembly, hardware needs to be finger tight until the STEPS of “Torque Time”. This will
ensure sub-frame and other parts will easily fit together and not strip out bolt threads during assembly.
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The best practice in assembly is to take all the
parts out of the boxes & bags and line up in order
of assembly. This enables a mindset of what you
will be assembling, their physical sizes and what
challenges you might face BEFORE you begin.
Right Side
Back
Front
Left Side
Top
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), DECISION POINT & STEP 1a
DECISION POINT
GT-FCA (GTX) 1a
If you are simultaneously assembling the:
- GT Strength Training System
AND
- GT-FCA (GTX) Option
Go to STEP 1b
If you currently have a GT Strength
Training System and are now adding
the GT-FCA (GTX) Option:
Go to STEP 1a below
STEP 1a: Remove Pulleys P22, P23 and Lower Cable #38.
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Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-038 Cable, Lower, 3,080mm (121.25") L 1
GT-X-068 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 2
GT-X-076 Bushing, Plastic, for Pulley to Frame, 3/8" ID 2
Part # Assembly Hardware QTY
GT-X-089 Washer, Flat, 3/8" - BLK 4
GT-X-102 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 2" L - BLK 1
GT-X-103 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 2-7/8" L - BLK 1
GT-X-115 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8" - BLK 2
9/16 SOCKET &
6” EXTENSION
Recommended Tools
9/16 WRENCH
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 1b - 1e OVERVIEW
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Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-FCA-301-ASM Frame, Support with Cable Arms (302) & Cable (311-ASM) - Assembly 1
GT-X-FCA-311-ASM Cable, Lt to Rt Cable Arms, Crimped Eyelet End & 6mm OD Threaded Shaft End, 5,210mm (205.20") L - Assembly 1
Support Frame #301-ASM comes
as one full assembly with Cable
#311-ASM pre-routed.
NOTE: Cable Arms #302 will
be assembled together once
Support Frame #301-ASM is
attached to the GT base unit
in STEP 1b - 1e.
NOTE: Actual color of Cable Arm Cable #
311-ASM is black. Shown in the assembly
STEPS in ORANGE for easy viewing
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 1b - 1c “Torque Time”
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Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-FCA-301-ASM
Frame, Support with Cable Arms (302)
& Cable (311-ASM) - Assembly 1
Part # Assembly Hardware QTY
GT-X-FCA-332 Washer, Flat, 3/8″ - BLK 8
GT-X-FCA-334 Nut, Nylon, 3/8″ - BLK 4
GT-X-FCA-338 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 3″ L - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-339 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 4″ L - BLK 2
STEP 1b: Install Support Frame
NOTE: Shown without Cable Arms
& Cable for easy to follow Frame
Support #301-ASM installation to
GT base unit, during this STEP.
STEP 1c: “Torque Time”
● Tighten all 3/8” Bolts to the
recommended torque specs
of 17 ft-lbs (+/- 2 lbs)
Recommended Tools:
TORQUE WRENCH w/ 9/16 SOCKET
& 9/16 WRENCH
17 ft-lbs
(+/- 2 lbs)
17 ft-lbs
(+/- 2 lbs)
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 1d
STEP 1d: Install Right & Left Cable Arms
5/16” ALLEN
WRENCH
Place Right & Left Cable Arms on each side
NOTE: Shown with Frame Support
#301-ASM installed on GT base unit for
easier installation of the Cable Arms
with Cable #311-ASM pre-routed in the
Frame Support. See image above.
Cable Arms follow
pre-routed #311-ASM Cable
Recommended Tool
Fully tighten at this time to the
Recommended Torque Specs
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3 ft-lbs
(+/- 0.5 lbs)
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), DECISION POINT & STEP 1f
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DECISION POINT
GT-FCA (GTX) 1f
If you are simultaneously assembling the:
- GT Strength Training System
AND
- GT-FCA (GTX) Option
If you currently have a GT Strength
Training System and are now
upgrading to GT-FCA (GTX)
Ab Crunch Cable #310
Go to STEP 2a Please go directly to the
GT Owner’s Manual to
continue the base unit
assembly GT, STEP 3 - 6
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STEP 2
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 2a
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9/16 SOCKET &
6” EXTENSION
Recommended Tools
9/16 WRENCH
Part # Pre-Assembled Parts to take off QTY
GT-X-037 Cable, Ab Crunch, 4,230mm (166.5") 1
GT-X-043
Spacer Sleeve, between Pulleys P5
& P16 on Top Frame 1
GT-X-068 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 5
GT-X-071 Pulley Block, Double 1
GT-X-076
Bushing, Plastic, for Pulley to Frame,
3/8" ID 2
Part # Pre-Assembled Hardware to take off QTY
GT-X-089 Washer, Flat, 3/8" - BLK 10
GT-X-102 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 2" L - BLK 2
GT-X-103 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 2-7/8" L - BLK 1
GT-X-107 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 5" L - BLK 2
GT-X-115 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8" - BLK 5
STEP 2a: Take off Pulleys P14 - P18 & GT-Ab Cable #37
NOTE: This STEP 2a is ONLY if you
currently have a GT Strength Training
System assembled and now adding
the GT-FCA (GTX) Option.
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 2 (Ab Crunch Cable #310) - OVERVIEW
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NOTE: Actual color of Ab Crunch Cable
#310 is black. Shown in the assembly
STEPS in ORANGE for easy viewing
Ab Crunch Cable #310
4,630mm (182.28") L
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Pulley P13
4-1/2”
Pulleys are numbered
w/ GREEN circles for
installation routing.
3-1/2”
68 & 321
Pulleys
P14 - P18 & P24
Pulleys are numbered
w/ GREEN circles for
installation routing.
Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 2b - 2c
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Please Hand Tighten All Nuts & Bolts Until STEP 2j
STEP 2b - 2c: Install Ab Crunch Cable (310) & Pulleys P13 - P14
Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-FCA-310 Cable, Ab Crunch, 4,630mm (182.28") L 1
GT-X-076 Bushing, Plastic, for Pulley to Frame, 3/8" ID 8
Part # Assembly Hardware QTY
GT-X-089 Washer, Flat, 3/8" - BLK 4
GT-X-103 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 2-7/8" L - BLK 2
GT-X-115 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8" - BLK 2
GT-X-068 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 22
GT-X-069 Pulley, 114mm (4-1/2") x δ26mm ID 1
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Product Assembly, GT-FCA (GTX), STEP 2d - 2f
Please Hand Tighten All Nuts & Bolts Until STEP 2j
STEP 2d - 2f: Install Pulleys P15, P24 & P16
Part # Assembly Hardware QTY
GT-X-089 Washer, Flat, 3/8" - BLK 4
GT-X-107 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8" x 5" L - BLK 2
GT-X-115 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8" - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-332 Washer, Flat, 3/8″ - BLK 2
GT-X-FCA-334 Nut, Nylon, 3/8″ - BLK 1
GT-X-FCA-337 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8″ x 2″ L - BLK 1
Part # Assembly Parts List QTY
GT-X-043
Spacer Sleeve, between Pulleys P5 & P16 on
Top Frame 1
GT-X-068 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 2
GT-X-FCA-315 Pulley Block, Double 1
GT-X-FCA-321 Pulley, 90mm (3-1/2") x δ26mm ID 1
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