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    8500 3-S TACK MU L TI- GY M Part # 6866301 Revision:3/15/00 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION S[...]

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    IMPO RT ANT NOTES Please note: Tools Required for Assembly * Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8500 MULTI-GYM. Please read these instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function. * Rubber mallet or hammer * 3/4 ” wrench, 9/16 ” wrench * Ratc[...]

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    3 PART # 6617103 6779802 6625502 6624202 6624302 6622903 6623003 6623503 6624502 6622503 6620903 6691803 6692402 6623702 6662203 6662303 6628302 6275302 6523401 6765203 6765303 6769903 6768003 6767903 6769003 6769702 6769803 6772102 6768803 6768503 6769203 6867203 6872502 6771003 6770102 6871702 6768303 6770703 6772201 6772301 6764901 6773101 67732[...]

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    4 STEP 1: FIGURE 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • LOOSELY assemble the LEG WEIGHT STACK BASE (23) and the PRESS WEIGHT STACK BASE (24) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4 ” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2 ” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 1. • Apply two NON-SKID STRIPS (61) to the BASE (25) as shown in FIGURE 1. 1/2 X 3-1/4 ” 95 24 2[...]

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    STEP 2: FIGURE 2 5 • LOOSELY assemble the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4 ” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2 ” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 2. • LOOSELY assemble the REAR UPRIGHT (1) to the BASE (25) using one 1/2 X 3 ” BOLT (94), two 1/2 ” WASHERS (84), and one 1/2 ” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 2. • LOOSEL[...]

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    STEP 3: FIGURE 3 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • SECURELY assemble the FLOATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the SEAT SUPPORT (12) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2 X 4 ” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2 ” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86) as shown in FIGURE 3. • SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” SPRING PIN (62) to the SEAT SUPPORT (12) as shown [...]

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    7 STEP 4: FIGURE 4 • SECURELY assemble the BEARING HOUSING (10) and the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2 X 4 ” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2 ” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86). • SECURELY assemble a 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” SPRING PIN (62) to the to the RIGHT & LEFT PEC ARM (6 & 7). See FIGURE 4. • Assemble the RIGHT PE[...]

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    STEP 5: 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” SPRING PIN (62) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) as shown in FIGURE 5. FIGURE 5 • Assemble one U-PIN (52) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) using one 1/2 ” PAL NUT (73). • Slide one 4 ” VINYL SLEEVE (59) onto the U-PIN (52) as shown in FIGURE 5. • CAREFULLY slide the[...]

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    9 STEP 6: FIGURE 6 • SECURELY assemble the PRESS BASE (38) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3 ” BOLTS (94), two 1/2 ” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2 ” LOCK NUTS (85), and to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using one 1/2 X 3 ” BOLT (94), one 1/2 ” WASHER (84), and one 1/2 ” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 6. • Assemble the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (35[...]

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    STEP 7: FIGURE 7 10 • SECURELY assemble the PRESS FRAME (37) to the PRESS BASE (38) using one 1/2 ” X 3 ” BOLT (94), two 3/8 X 3 ” COUNTERSUNK BOLTS (115), one 4-1/2 ” X 8” PLATE (57), two 1/2 ” W ASHERS (84), two 3/8 ” W ASHERS (80), one 1/2 ” LOCK NUT (85), and two 3/8 ” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Make sure 3/8” countersunk bolt[...]

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    STEP 8: FIGURE 8 11 • Slide two HINGE TABS (76) onto the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) and SECURELY attach PRESS SEAT PAD (100) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4 ” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8 ” WASHERS (80). (NOTE: The “hinge” part of the HINGE TAB (76) should face upward as shown in FIGURE 8.) • Slide the RIGHT BACK PAD ANGLE (5) and LEFT BACK PAD ANGLE (4) onto t[...]

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    12 STEP 9: FIGURE 9 • LOOSELY assemble the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using two 1 ” PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS (49), four 3/8 X 3-1/4 ” BOLTS (91), four 3/8 ” WASHERS (80), and four 3/8 ” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Assemble PILLOW BLOCKS (49) so the set screws are on the outside, this will allow more adjustment.) See FIGURE 9. ?[...]

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    STEP 10: 13 • SECURELY assemble one 1/2 X 3-1/2 ” SPRING PIN (63) to the PRESS ARM (8) as shown in FIGURE 10. FIGURE 10 • SECURELY assemble the PRESS ARM (8) to the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) using one 1/2 X 7-1/2 ” BOLT (98), two 1/2 ” WASHERS (84), two 1/2 ” FLANGE BEARINGS (70), and one 1/2 ” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUT (86). (NOTE: SECURELY ti[...]

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    STEP 11: FIGURE 11 14 • SECURELY assemble the REAR BASE LEG (31) to the LEG FRAME (34) using two 1/2 X 3 ” BOLTS (94), two 1/2 ” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2 ” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 11. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 12: FIGURE 12 • SECURELY assemble the LEFT & RIGHT LEG EXTENSION HANDLES (16 & 15) to the LEG [...]

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    STEP 13: FIGURE 13 15 • SECURELY assemble one 2 X 8 ” PLATE (17) to the LEG SEAT PAD (102) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4 ” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8 ” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 13. STEP 14: • SECURELY assemble the LEG SEAT PAD (102) to the HINGE TABS (76) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4 ” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8 ” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 14. FIGURE 14 80 1[...]

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    16 STEP 15: FIGURE 15 • Assemble LEG BACK PAD ADJUST (2) and LEG BACK PAD SUPPORT (3) to the LEG FRAME (34) using one 1/2 X 6-1/2 ” BOLT (97), two 1/2 ” FLANGE BEARINGS (70), one 1/2 ” LOCK NUT (85) as shown in FIGURE 15. (NOTE: Securely tighten, then back nut off 1/4 turn to allow the two parts to rotate freely.) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 [...]

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    STEP 16: 17 FIGURE 16 • SECURELY assemble the LEG BACK PAD (103) to the LEG BACK PAD ADJUST (2) and the LEG BACK PAD SUPPORT (3) using four 3/8 X 3-1/4 ” BOLTS (91) and four 3/8 ” WASHERS (80). See FIGURE 16. • SECURELY assemble two 4 X 7 ” ROLLER PADS (41) to the LEG FRAME (34) using one 19-1/4 ” TUBE (39) and two 1-5/16 ” SHAFT COLL[...]

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    18 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 17: FIGURE 17 • SECURELY assemble two 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” SPRING PINS (62) to the PAD SLEEVES (33) as shown in FIGURE 17. • Assemble four ROLLER PADS (41) to the PAD SLEEVES (33) using four 1-5/16 ” SHAFT COLLARS (79). SECURELY tighten set screws on SHAFT COLLARS (79). See FIGURE 16. • Slide PAD SLE[...]

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    STEP 19: 19 FIGURE 19 • Insert the two GUIDE RODS (19) into the BASE (25) as shown in FIGURE 19. Lubricate the GUIDE RODS (19) with a slicon or teflon spray that is available at most hardware stores. • Slide two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (47) down over the GUIDE RODS (19). See FIGURE 19. • Using EXTREME CARE slide twenty WEIGHT PLATES (106) down [...]

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    STEP 20: FIGURE 20 20 • Slide the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) and LEG GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (21) over their respective GUIDE RODS (19) and SECURELY assemble them to the TOP BOOM (30) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4 ” BOLTS (91) and two 1/2 ” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 20. 0 1 2 34 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 21: FIGURE 21 • Slide the 13/16 ?[...]

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    21 46 44 45 42 43[...]

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    22 STEP 22: FIGURE 22 • SECURELY assemble two 4-1/2 ” PULLEYS (48) into the slots of the TOP BOOM (30) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” BOLTS (90), four 3/8 ” FLANGE SPACERS (69), two 2-7/8 ” X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIPS (116) and two 3/8 ” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Loop the cable around each pulley prior to inserting it in the the slot.) 0 1 2 34 5 6 1/[...]

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    23 STEP 26: STEP 25: FIGURE 25 • Route the L AT CABLE (42) around the pulley in FLO ATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the FLO A TING PULLEY BRACKET (55) as shown in FIGURE 25. (NOTE: The CABLE CLIPS may need to be loosened.) • SECURELY assemble two 4-1/2 ” PULLEYS (48) into the slots of the BASE (25) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” BOLTS (90), four 3/8 ?[...]

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    24 0 1 2 34 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 27: FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 STEP 28: • LOOSELY assemble two 4-1/2 ” PULLEYS (48) to the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) using two 3/8 X 2 ” BOLTS (89), two 2-7/8 ” CABLE CLIPS (67), two 3/8 ” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8 ” LOCK NUTS (82). See FIGURE 28. • Screw the threaded end of the LAT CABLE (42) ap[...]

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    STEP 29: 25 FIGURE 29 • Assemble one 4-1/2 ” PULLEY (48) around the PEC DEC CABLE (46) and to the PULLEY BRACKET (26) using one 3/8 X 2 ” BOLT (89), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), two 2-7/8 X 1 ” CABLE CLIPS (67) and one 3/8 ” LOCKNUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 29. STEP 30: FIGURE 30 3/8 X 2 ” 89 48 46 PEC CABLE 82 50 • Slide the ends of the P[...]

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    STEP 31: FIGURE 31 26 0 1 2 34 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 32: FIGURE 32 DETAIL 31 45 AB CABLE 90 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” 50 69 82 48 SEE DETAIL 31 • Securely assemble the ball end of the AB CABLE (45) and one 4-1/2 ” PULLEY (48) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” BO LTS (90), two 3/8 ” FLANGE SPACERS (69), two 3/8 ” W ASHERS [...]

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    27 STEP 33: FIGURE 33 • SECURE the ball end of the PRESS CABLE (44) and two 4-1/2 ” PULLEYS (48) to the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (35) using two 3/8 X 2 ” BOLTS (89), four 3/8 ” W ASHERS (80), and two 3/8 ” LOCK NUTS (82) as shown in FIGURE 33. (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pulleys prior to inserting it into the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET.) •[...]

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    28 0 1 2 34 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 34: FIGURE 34 • Route the threaded end of the PRESS CABLE (44) around one 4-1/2 ” PULLEY (48) and SECURELY assemble the pulley to the front slot of the PRESS ARM AD- JUST (36) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” BOLT (90), two 3/8 ” FLANGE SPACERS (69), and one 3/8 ” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 34. (N[...]

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    STEP 36: 29 FIGURE 36 • SECURE the PRESS CABLE (44) and one 4-1/2 ” PULLEY (48) to the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4 ” BOLT (90), two 3/8 ” FLANGE SPACERS (69), one 2-7/8 X 2-1/4 ” CABLE CLIP (116) and one 3/8 ” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 36. (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pulleys prior to inserting it into [...]