SA Sport 228 User manual

ASSEMBLY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PERFORMANCE SERIES SINGLE BAR TRAINER
228
VERSION: 8920019 (Revised 06/15)
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The Performance Series Single Bar Trainer requires 70% less anchor space than a conventional
single bar and has platforms on the inside and outside of the uprights. The inside platform can be
removed quickly and easily when needed.
Our Steel (#P136-10A) and Fiberglass (#P121-99A) rails are completely interchangeable.
•The single bar trainer is designed to save space compared to a conventional cable tie-
down system.
•The Apparatus comes complete with a removable Spotting Platform.
•Height adjusts from 50⅛" (130cm) to 98⅜" (250cm) in 8" (20cm) increments and from 98⅜"
(250cm) to 110¼" (280cm) in 2" (5cm) increments.
•Rails are NOT INCLUDED but are Required for Set Up
Please carefully read the following instructions before assembling and using your new equipment, as
they pertain to the particular equipment you have purchased.
The exclamation mark symbol when seen in this manual is used to indicate warnings or items
that require special attention during the use or assembly of the apparatus.
Assembly, set-up and adjustment of this equipment should only be undertaken by
qualified persons. At no time should children or other unqualified persons undertake
the assembly, set-up, installation or adjustment of this equipment.
For assembly, set-up and adjustment instructions, please read and follow all instructions of this
manual as they apply to your particular piece or pieces of equipment.
Be sure to read and follow all Safety Instructions in the last Section of this manual before attempting
to use the apparatus!
Tools Required:
•Tape measure
•Hammer
•5/8” diameter carbide concrete drill bit
•Anchor setting tool or Drift punch with a 5/16” diameter & at least 1.5” long end
•Hammer drill
•¾” or 19mm Socket and Ratchet
•2 adjustable wrenches
•6ft to 8ft Step Ladder
Single Bar Trainer Packages:
You will have received the following:
•Two Upright bases, including one with a removable Spotting platform
•One box containing the upright adjusting tubes
•One box with the bar carrier assemblies
•One box with cables and tie-downs

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1. Assembly Instructions
1.1. Single Bar Trainer pre-assembly
Do not climb or stand on the bases until they are anchored to the floor.
1. Place the Upright Bases in the approximate location where they will be used.
2. Pre-assemble the upright adjusting tubes. Use pictures below for reference.
•Slide the bar carrier onto the bottom of the adjusting tube (See figure below).
•Lock the carrier in place by engaging the Gravity Snaplock Pin into an adjusting tube hole.
•Using quick links, attach cables to the large loops on the top cap. The quick links should be
oriented so they will be tightened by turning the nut down (see picture below). That will
help prevent it from unthreading during the use of the apparatus.
Gravity
Snaplock
Adjusting Tube
Top Cap
Note that top of
adjusting tube has
2" increments
adjustment holes.
Quick Link
Cable
Large Loop
Upright Base
Rail Carrier
Hold Down
Bracket
Base
Tube

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3. Slide the pre-assembled upright tubes into the base tubes.
4. Place bases where they will be permanently located.
5. Remove the Lock Pin on the carrier and lift off hold down bracket (See photos below).
6. Attach the rail to ensure proper spacing between the bases.

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1.2. Installing Concrete Anchors
To determine anchor locations, please refer to the following section for your specific
equipment to be anchored.
Tools Required (customer supplied):
•Tape measure
•Anchor setting tool or punch with a
5
/
16
” diameter & 1.5” long end
•
5
/
8
” diameter carbide tipped concrete drill bit
•Hammer drill
•¾” or 19mm Socket, Extension and Ratchet
•Hammer
•Safety glasses
Never place a floor anchor into a seam/crack, or an area within 9” from a seam/crack or
outside edge of the concrete floor
1. With the 5/8” carbide drill bit installed in the Hammer drill, drill a hole
into the concrete to 2 inches (+
1
/
8
”).
2. Use a shop vacuum or turkey baster to remove all dust and
concrete chips out of the holes. Ensure the hole depth is at least 2
inches (+
1
/
8
”).
3. Turn a hex head bolt 3 full turns into a floor anchor, and insert it into
the drilled hole.
4. Use the hammer to tap the top of the bolt until the floor anchor is flush with or just below the top of
the concrete.
5. Remove the hex head bolt, proceed to set the anchor and lock it in place!
The step of locking or setting the anchors is critical. Ensure that it is done correctly!
6. Using a punch or setting tool (customer supplied), set the floor
anchor by striking the plunger in the center of the floor anchor.
Strike the setting tool or punch with a hammer repeatedly, to
expand the anchor in the hole.
When attaching equipment to floor anchors, a bolt torque
value of 20 ft lbs is recommended.

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1.3. Anchoring Bases
1. FOR ONE BASE ONLY:
a. Mark the center hole and the two corner holes (Use a Marker, a Pencil or Chalk).
b. See floor anchor installation instructions on previous page.
c. Drill and install ONLY the center hole anchor using the base plate as a guide.
d. Bolt the base down at the center hole using the bolts and washers provided.
e. Drill corner holes using the base plate as a guide.
f. Install the floor anchors in the corner holes and bolt down corners of the base.
2. Check installed base to make sure it is sitting flat on the concrete.
3. We will now use the rail placed into the carriers on both sides to determine the location of the
second base (See step 5 on page 4 on how to remove hold down brackets if needed).
4. Set the bar to the lowest position on the uprights. Pay attention to the following:
•Make sure the bar carrier locks into the hole on the adjusting tubes thanks to the pin of the
Gravity Snaplock.
•Make sure both sides of the bar are in the same hole positions.
•Leave T-Handles on the base and on the rail carrier loose.
5. Align the uprights so that they are square to each other. Measure outside corner to outside
corner, as well as diagonal corner to corner. Measurements should be equal (Refer to the
drawing below).
Adjusting tube should have play in base tube. Leave T-Handles loose.
6. Check location of the second base by moving the rail in and out of the carrier. Move the base
until the rail goes in and out of rail carrier easily.
7. Make sure second base is sitting flat on the concrete. Install the second base using the
instructions outlined in Step 1.
Approximately 139-3/4”
Diagonal:
Approximately 142-3/8”

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1.4. Installing Cable Floor Anchors
1. Begin by marking out the locations for the cables anchors as shown in the diagram below.
2. Drill and install anchors as explained in the anchor instructions on page 5.
Read & follow anchor installation instructions to ensure proper installation.
Floor anchors must be at least nine inches apart and nine inches from any cracks or
holes in the concrete. Before starting assembly, use anchor layout diagram to check
floor area for cracks. This will ensure that all the anchors can be properly installed.
3. Now install the anchors plates.
4. Hook a turnbuckle to the other end (small eye) of the 4 tie-down cables.
5. Adjust the turnbuckles so all 4 are extended to their longest length. Then hook the chain onto
each socket adapter. Ensure you have the same number of links between each socket
adapter and turn buckle.
6. Next raise the rail to the highest position. Lock the Rail carrier using the T-Handle Spinlocks
and lock the upright using the T-Handle Spinlocks located on the Upright Bases.
7. Now apply tension to the tie-downs evenly, using all 4 turnbuckles. The uprights should remain
vertical when the tie downs are tensioned correctly.
48"
48"
48"
48"

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1.5. Changing Rails
Install the rail into the carriers as shown in the following photos.
Ensure hold down bracket and locking pin are installed correctly.
1.6. Height Adjustment
1. Loosen the T-Handle Spinlock on the rail carrier
2. Pull the Gravity Snaplock out of hole in adjusting tube
3. Move the rail up or down to the desired position
4. Make sure the Gravity Snaplock fully engage in a hole at the same height on both adjusting tubes
5. Tighten the T-Handle Spinlock on the rail carrier
7
The Rail Carrier T-Handle Spinlock must be screwed down tight in a clockwise direction
after adjustment is completed and before using the Apparatus.
Ensure the Upright Base T-Handle Spinlock is tightened on the Upright Tube fully after
adjusting the height of the Bar.
Step 1:
Remove the locking
pin and hold down bracket.
Step 2:
Place rail into
carrier.
Step
3
: Replace hold down bracket
and locking pin
Gravity Snaplock (pin)
T-Handle Spinlock (clamp)

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2. SAFETY
WARNING
Any activity involving motion or height creates the possibility of serious injury including
permanent paralysis and even death, from landing or falling on the neck, head, or other parts
of the body.
You assume a risk of serious injury in using this equipment. However, this risk can be
reduced by strictly following these rules at all times.
1. Use this equipment only under the supervision of a trained and qualified instructor.
2. This equipment must be used only when protected by proper matting as recommended by
the Federation of International Gymnasts (F.I.G.). If in doubt concerning proper matting, do
not use this equipment.
3. This equipment must be used with proper spotting equipment and qualified spotters
suitable to the activity or skill. Always consult an instructor.
4. Know your own limitations and the limitations of this equipment. Follow progressive learning
techniques and always consult an instructor.
5. Always inspect this equipment for proper stability before each use.
6. Always inspect this equipment for loose fittings and parts. Replace any worn, defective or
missing parts.
7. Always inspect this equipment for improper or unsafe installation. If in doubt, do not use
this equipment.