2013 Owner’s Manual Members of the ATA 817 Maxwell Avenue • Evansville, IN 47711 800-694-9494 • fax 812-467-1245 www.BearArcheryProducts.
Contents Important Bow Information 3-5 Archery Safety & Warnings 6-7 Bow Diagrams 8-10 Care & Maintenance 11-12 Bow/Cam Adjustments 13-30 Initial Bow Setup 32-36 Arrow Selection Information Warranties 37 38-39 Record important bow information here and keep for future reference.
Congratulations! Your new Bear Archery compound bow is the finest available. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a Bear. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. For this reason, we ask you read the Care and Maintenance section carefully to learn how easy it is to maintain the quality, performance, and level of satisfaction you expect from a Bear Archery product.
! IMPORTANT PRESS ! ! INFORMATION ! Due to the innovative and advanced design of your Bear Archery bow limbs, it is of the utmost importance that your bow ONLY BE PRESSED IN PROPER BOW PRESSES. Traditional style presses that use rollers to apply pressure only to the mid section of the limbs CANNOT BE USED.
! IMPORTANT PRESS ! ! INFORMATION ! Certain bow models require the use of fixed stops to prevent the press forces from pushing the bow out of the bottom of the press Bow press MUST only be applied to the outer 2” of limb tips. Press must ONLY apply pressure to the limbs in this area.
! SAFETY FIRST ! Before using this equipment, read and follow these manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer or a qualified dealer. Dry-firing a bow severely reduces the life expectancy of the bow and may cause immediate damage to the bow resulting in injury to yourself or others. Never dry-fire your bow! Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow attached to the string. Your bow is designed to transfer energy to a properly weighted arrow.
! SAFETY FIRST ! Targets and Hunting Safety Be sure of your target. Bowhunters often wear camouflage and are difficult to identify. Never aim at anything you don’t intend to shoot. Never point or aim a drawn bow at another person. Never draw or shoot when anyone is between you and your target. Never shoot at a target or object unless you are sure that it can stop your arrows. Make sure the area behind and around your target is clear.
BOW DIAGRAMS Understanding your bow and its component parts will add to your archery enjoyment. Although bows differ in performance and features, these photos represent the components available in various combinations on most models. Being familiar with this information will help you with the instructions throughout this manual. Also, you can refer to these photos when ordering parts or making technical inquiries.
BOW DIAGRAMS Idler Wheel Rocker Pivot Limb Pocket Riser Roller Cable Guard Sight Window and Mounting Holes Rest Mounting Holes (Berger Hole) Grip Stabilizer Mounting Hole String Suppressor Rod String Suppressor Rubber Max Pre-Load Quad Limbs Cam Single Cam Bow 9
BOW DIAGRAMS Top Cam Limb Pocket Pivot String Limb Pocket Cap Buss Cable Riser Roller Cable Guard Sight Window and Mounting Holes Control Cable Rest Mounting Holes (Berger Hole) Grip String Suppressor Rod Stabilizer Mounting Hole String Suppressor Rubber Max Pre-Load Quad Limbs Bottom Cam Hybrid Cam Bow 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care and a minimum amount of routine maintenance, your bow will be kept in top condition. However, it is still important to carefully inspect your bow on a regular basis. Cleaning Your bow should be kept clean of dust, mud and grime. Use a damp soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Do not use solvents such as acetone or mineral spirits as they may ruin the finish. Storage and Transportation Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 150 degrees.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication Your Bear Archery compound bow requires very little lubrication. Wipe the cable guard periodically with a dry cloth to keep the cable slide running smoothly and free of dust. Cam and idler wheel bearings do not require lubrication. If other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium grease or Teflon lubricants. Avoid excessive lubrication of any item, as this can attract dirt. On hunting bows, avoid lubricants with obvious odors.
BOW ADJUSTMENTS Peak Draw Weight Adjustment Bear Archery bows have an approximate 10 pound peak weight adjustment range. If your bow is equipped with limb bolt lock downs, make sure these screws (small single button head screw attached to riser through “tang” protruding from underneath the limb pocket) are loosened before making any weight adjustments.
BOW ADJUSTMENTS CounterClockwise Decreases Peak Weight Clockwise Increases Peak Weight Limb Bolt Assembly Limb Bolt Lockdown Tang & Screw Limb Bolt Adjustment Bow Max Turns Motive 4 Empire 4 Anarchy 4 Method 4 Domain 4 Legion 3 Encounter 3 Outbreak 8 Siren 3 Homewrecker 3 Apprentice 2 6 14
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length – H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Bow model: • Motive 6 • Motive 7 • Method Module # 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 Motive 6 25 1/2 26 26 1/2 27 27 1/2 28 28 1/2 29 29 1/2 30 Motive 7 26 1/2 27 27 1/2 28 28 1/2 29 29 1/2 30 30 1/2 31 Method 26 1/2 27 27 1/2 28 28 1/2 29 29 1/2 30 30 1/2 31 The H13 Synchronized Hybrid cam has a rotating module for draw length adjustment. All draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Top Stop Control Cable Post Axle Bearing Cam Indicator Mark String Post Top Module Module Indicator Marks Module Mounting Screws TOP CAM (front view) Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM (back view) 16
CAM ADJUSTMENTS H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Bottom Stop Buss Cable Post Control Cable Track Control Cable Post Cam Indicator Mark Module Indicator Marks Bottom Module BOTTOM CAM (front view) Control Cable Post Screw Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw BOTTOM CAM (back view) 17
CAM ADJUSTMENTS H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System In order for the H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam system to operate at maximum efficiency the timing needs to be set correctly. This means that the top and bottom cams roll over and hit their respective draw stops at the same time. The H13 Cam timing is set during assembly at the factory, but once the bow is broken in, or if you change strings/cables it is possible that the cam timing will need to be checked.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length – Perimeter Weighted Modular Single Cam ( ½” size module draw length adjustment) Bow model: • Anarchy Draw length 31.5” 31” 30.5” 30” 29.5” 29” 28.5” 28” 27.5” 27” 26.5” 26” 25.5” 25” Module # 9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 The perimeter weighted single cam has a modular draw length adjustment. All draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press. Draw length changes are made by simply changing modules and moving the draw stop.
Setting the TWO SIDED DRAW STOP When a module is changed, the draw stop must also be moved to the corresponding setting marked on the cam. The Anarchy has a two sided draw stop system. This system consists of a draw stop that utilizes two mounting bosses to achieve different draw stop settings. Each draw stop is marked with a 1 on one side and a ½ on the other side. These marks are used to match the stop with the desired module.
TWO SIDED DRAW STOP EXAMPLES #6 Module Draw Stop Position for # 6 Module #6.5 Module Draw Stop Position for #6.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Module number engraved in module Module Draw Stop Back View Draw Stop Screw Perimeter Weight Module Mounting Screws 3, 3.5 Draw Position #9 and #9.5 Draw Stop Position 4, 4.5 Draw Position 5, 5.5 Draw Position #8 and #8.5 Draw Stop Position 6, 6.5 Draw Position 7, 7.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length – Rotating Module System Bow models: • Empire • Domain • Legion Module # Setting 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 • Encounter • Siren Empire DL Domain DL Legion DL Encounter DL Siren DL 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 - 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 - 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 - 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Module Indicator Marks 2013 SINGLE CAM Rotating Module Screws String Post Cam Indicator Mark Cam String Post Front View Rotating Module Perimeter weight Cable Post Draw Stop mounting holes Draw stop Front View 24
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Cable Post String Post Draw stop Rotating Module Cam Draw length increments engraved in cam Module Tick Mark Back View Perimeter weight Rotating Module Screws String Post Draw stop screws Draw stop increments MUST MATCH draw length setting Front View 25
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Siren Rotating Module Cam Back View Bolt on third track Thread Locked Screws Cam The Siren rotating module cam is equipped with a bolt on third track system. DO NOT remove the third track for any reason. The screws holding this track on have been set with a thread binding agent and should never be removed. The third track is not changed during any adjustment of this cam.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length – Perimeter Weighted Modular Single Cam Bow model: • Home Wrecker The perimeter weighted single cam has a modular draw length adjustment. Most draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press. Draw length changes are made by simply changing modules and moving the draw stop. Accessory modules are available from your local Bear Archery dealer in one-inch draw length increments.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Additionally, fine draw length adjustments of ½ inch can be made by removing the bowstring from the standard “dot” string post and reattaching it to either the “+” or “-“ string posts on the cam. Moving the string to the “+” post will increase draw length by ½” and moving the string to the “-“ post will decrease draw length by ½”. To make such adjustments, it is first necessary to remove tension from the harness system of the bow by compressing the bow in a bow press.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS “+” Post Module number Standard “dot” Post Module Draw Stop MUST FACE OUT Back View Standard “dot” Post Module Mounting Screws “-“ Post Perimeter Weight Draw Stop Screws Draw stop increments must match module number Front View 29
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length – Rotating Modular Cam System with MultiDraw Bow model: • Apprentice 2 • Outbreak The adjustable multidraw cam equipped bow can be configured to provide a draw length from 14” to 27” in 1” intervals. No bow press is required to adjust the multidraw cam system. To adjust the draw length, first remove the socket head cap screw located in the rotating module. Next rotate the module to the desired draw length and reinstall the screw in the corresponding hole.
OUTBREAK Draw Weight vs. Draw Length Chart Rotating Module Module Mounting Screws Cam Cable Post String Post Draw Length [in] vs Draw Weight [lbs] Limb Bolt Bottomed Limb Bolt Fully Backed Out Draw Length 60 lb 50 lb 60 lb 50 lb Outbreak Outbreak Apprentice 2 Apprentice 2 Apprentice 2 Apprentice 2 (8 turns) (6 turns) (6 turns) 15 39.5-43.5 30-34 21-25 14.5-18.5 16 39.5-43.5 30-34 28-32 21-25 14.5-18.5 16-20 17 39.5-43.5 30-34 28.5-32.5 21-25 14.5-18.5 16-20 18 40-44 31.5-35.5 32.5-36.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Before you can safely and effectively shoot your bow, a number of specific initial bow setup steps must be taken. These steps can be performed on your own, if your level of expertise is adequate. Or, your local Bear Archery dealer can help you. Arrow Rest Installation & Setup Arrow rests should be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The first adjustment you need to perform is setting the vertical height of your arrow rest.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Arrow rest should support the arrow in such a way that the arrow’s centerline passes directly through the center of the two arrow rest mounting holes. Place arrow firmly against inside of riser as shown. Arrows should be parallel along their entire length.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Nocking Point and Nock Adjustment Now that the initial centershot setting is complete, you need to verify your arrow nocking point. Install the nocking point or string loop on the bowstring so that when an arrow is nocked it creates a 90 degree angle to the string. Another option is to use a process similar to the one used to determine centershot. With an arrow in the rest and nocked on the string, firmly hold another arrow against the shelf of the riser as illustrated.
INITIAL BOW SETUP 90° Max Place arrow firmly against shelf of riser as shown.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Sight Adjustment When first sighting in your new bow or bow sight, the key thing to remember is “Chase the arrows”. In other words if your arrows are hitting the target to the right of the bull’s-eye, move your sight to the right. If the arrows hit high on the target, raise your sight. Arrow Group In the picture above, the arrows are hitting the target high and to the right of the bull’s-eye. To correct this, adjust your sight up and to the right. Remember, “Chase the arrows.
ARROW SELECTION Arrow selection depends on the peak draw weight, let-off and draw length settings of your bow. Refer to arrow manufacturer’s arrow selection tables using this information. The International Bowhunters Organization (IBO) allows a minimum of five grains arrow weight per pound of peak weight. Arrow weight is the total combined weight of your arrow nock insert, and point or broadhead.
Bear Archery Warranty Statement All Bear Archery compound bows are backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner. This warranty applies to limbs, risers, and cams. This warranty consists of the following programs: •Limbs: 100% covered at no charge for the first 5 years, 50% of replacement cost after. •Risers: Lifetime Warranty. •Cams: Lifetime Warranty. Original Owner: Warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. Proof of purchase may be required.
Bear Archery Warranty Statement In the event a bow requires warranty service, please contact the Bear Archery Customer Department at 800-694-9494 for a return authorization (RA) number and return shipping instructions. For full warranty details, please log on to BearArcheryProducts.com for further information. Key Contact data: Dealer 800 Number: 800-694-9494 Dealer Fax Number: 812-467-1245 Web: www.BearArcheryProducts.
