2014 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 Archery Safety & Warnings Bow Diagrams Care & Maintenance Bow/Cam Adjustments Initial Bow Setup Arrow Selection Information Warranties 01-03 04-05 06-08 09-10 11-29 30-34 35 36-37 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 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 the limb tips. Press should be capable of adjusting to the riser’s full length. 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. WARNING - 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.
SAFETY FIRST Targets and Hunting Safety - Be sure of your target. Bow hunters 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 Limb Pocket Pivot Buss Cable Limb Pocket String Riser Sight Window and Mounting Holes Bear Hinge Guard Rest Mounting Holes (Berger Hole) Grip Stabilizer Mounting Hole String Suppressor and Suppressor Rod Max Pre-Load Quad Limbs Cam Single Cam Bow 7
BOW DIAGRAMS Top Cam Limb Pocket Pivot Buss Cable Limb Pocket String Riser Sight Window and Mounting Holes Bear Hinge Guard Rest Mounting Holes (Berger Hole) Grip Stabilizer Mounting Hole Control Cable String Suppressor and Suppressor Rod Max Pre-Load Quad Limbs Bottom Cam Hybrid Cam Bow 8
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 damage the finish. Storage and Transportation Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 125 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. Using a hex wrench, turn the limb bolts clockwise to increase peak weight and counter-clockwise to reduce peak weight. Bow weight will increase or decrease approximately two to four pounds per turn. IMPORTANT Both limb bolts must be adjusted equally. Likewise, do not turn one limb bolt more than two turns ahead of the other when making adjustments.
BOW ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Clockwise Increases Peak Weight. Counter-Clockwise Decreases Peak Weight.
CAM ADJUSTMENTS - Adjusting Draw Length Synchronized Hybrid Cam System H13 Cam ‘A’ Cam FH2 Cam 13
CAM ADJUSTMENTS Synchronized Hybrid Cam System The 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. Draw length changes are made by simply rotating the modules to the desired position and moving the draw stop.
Cam Adjustments ‘H13’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Control Cable Post Top Stop Cam Indicator Mark Axle Bearing String Post Top Module Module Indicator Marks TOP CAM - Front View Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM - Back View 15
Cam Adjustments ‘H13’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Cable Post Bottom Stop 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 16
Cam Adjustments ‘A’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Control Cable Post Top Stop Axle Bearing Cam Indicator Mark Top Module Module Indicator Marks TOP CAM - Back View Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM - Back View 17 String Post
Cam Adjustments ‘A’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Cable Post Bottom Stop Control Cable Track Control Cable Post Module Indicator Marks Cam Indicator Mark Bottom Module BOTTOM CAM - Front View String Post/ Control Cable Post Screw Module Mounting Screws BOTTOM CAM - Back View 18 Stop Mounting Screw
Cam Adjustments ‘FH2’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Top Stop Control Cable Post Axle Bearing Cam Indicator Marks Module Indicator Marks Top Module TOP CAM - Front View Module Mounting Screws String Post Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM - Back View 19
Cam Adjustments ‘FH2’ Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Cable Post Bottom Stop Control Cable Track Control Cable Post Cam Indicator Mark Module Indicator Marks Bottom Module BOTTOM CAM - Front View Control Cable Post Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw BOTTOM CAM - Back View 20
CAM ADJUSTMENTS - Adjusting Draw Length Dual Cam Systems G3 Growth Cam Outbreak Cam Draw Weight vs Draw Length 21
CAM ADJUSTMENTS - Adjusting Draw Length Dual Cam Systems The Outbreak and G3 Growth cam equipped bows can be configured to provide a draw length from16’’-30’’ for the Outbreak, and 15”-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.
Cam Adjustments ‘G3 Growth’ Dual Cam System Module Axle Bushing Cam Buss Cable Post Module Positioning Screw CAM - Front View Cable Post Mounting Screw String Post Module Mounting Screw CAM - Back View 23
Cam Adjustments Ourbreak Dual Cam System String Post Cable Post Mounting Screw CAM - Front View Buss Cable Post Module Mounting Screw Cam Module Axle Bushing Module Positioning Screw CAM - Back View 24
CAM ADJUSTMENTS - Adjusting Draw Length Rotating Module System S13 Cam / EZ3 / E3 ‘FH1’ Cam 25
CAM ADJUSTMENTS - Adjusting Draw Length Rotating Module System The rotating module cam system allows the bow to be adjusted to all of its draw length positions without the use of separate individual modules and does not require a bow press for draw length adjustments at 1/2” increments. Draw length changes are made by first removing the socket head cap screws that secure the rotating module unit.
Cam Adjustments ‘S13’ Rotating Module System Rotating Module Screws Module Indicator Marks String Post Cam Indicator Mark Cam String Post Front View Rotating Module Perimeter Weight Cable Post Draw Stop Mounting Holes Draw Stop Back View 27
Cam Adjustments ‘EZ3’ Rotating Module System Rotating Module Screws Module Indicator Marks Cam Indicator Mark String Post Cam Front View String Post Perimeter Weight Rotating Module Draw Stop Mounting Holes Cable Post Draw Stop Back View 28
Cam Adjustments ‘FH1’ Rotating Module System Module Indicator Marks Rotating Module Screws Cam Indicator Mark String Post Cam TOP CAM - Front View String Post Perimeter Weight Rotating Module Draw Stop Mounting Holes Draw Stop Cable Post TOP CAM - Back View 29
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 Place arrow firmly against inside of riser shown. 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. Arrows should be parallel along their entire length.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Nocking Point and Nock Adjustment Now that the initial center shot 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 center shot. 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 Arrow Alignment 90 Degrees Place arrow firmly against shelf of riser as shown. Arrows should be parallel along their entire length.
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’seye, 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, letoff 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 Continued Traditional Bows 1 year Limited Warranty to the original owner. Youth Bows 90 Day Limited Warranty to the original owner. 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.
