Gym Style Ab Crunch Station Owner’s / Assembly Manual P/N: 001-7014.060112.
Congratulations on your commitment to fitness and your purchase of the Bowflex® Gym Style Ab Crunch Station accessory. Before assembling your Bowflex Gym Style Ab Crunch Station, please read the Owner’s / Assembly Manual and follow the Important Safety Precautions. ® To validate warranty support, keep the original proof of purchase and record the following information: Serial Number __________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________ To register your product warranty , go to: www.bowflex.
Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Obey the following warnings: Read and understand all Warnings on this machine. Carefully read and understand the complete manual for this accessory equipment. • Refer to your original Owner’s Manual for your Bowflex ® home gym for a list of general warnings. If you do not have the Owner’s Manual, please contact Nautilus, Inc.
Before You Assemble Before You Assemble Basic Assembly Principles Please take the time to read all assembly instructions before attempting to assemble and install your Bowflex® Gym Style Ab Crunch Station accessory. Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly of the Bowflex ® Gym Style Ab Crunch Station quick and easy. By using these principles, you can simplify each process and save yourself extra time and effort. 1.
Hardware and Tool Guide Tools Required: • 9/16” Socket • 9/16” Wrench or Adjustable wrench • 7/32” Hex Wrench (provided) • 3/16” Hex Wrench (provided) Hardware: Hardware card also includes Lock Knob and Seat Locking Pin. Descr: Allen Bolt - 5/16” x 1” Qty: 4 Descr: Allen Bolt - 3/8” x 3-1/2” Qty: 2 Descr: Flat Washer 5/16” Qty: 4 Descr: Flat Washer 3/8” Qty: 4 Descr: Lock Nut 3/8” Qty: 2 Descr: Bolt - 1/4” x 1/2” Qty: 2 NOTE: Illustrations not to scale.
Parts Guide 11 8 6 1 2 7 14 17 12 4 16 5 8 13 10 15 3 9 Item #: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Qty: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 Description: SEAT BOTTOM SIDE SUPPORT LEG EXTENSION SEAT LOCKING PIN LOCK KNOB PAD UPPER ASSEMBLY END CAP EXTENSION TUBE FOAM ROLLER PAD Lumbar Support Pad Item #: 12 13 14 15 16 17 Qty: 4 2 4 4 2 2 Description: 5/16” X 1” Bolt 3/8” X 3-1/2” Bolt 5/16” Flat Washer Flat Washer 3/8” Nut, Nylock 3/8” 1/4 X 1/2” Bolt
Assembly Instructions STEP 1: Seat Assembly 12 14 Side Support bar 2 1 Figure 1 Parts: • (1) Seat Bottom - Item 1 • (1) Side Support - Item 2 Hardware: • (4) 5/16” X 1” - Item 12 • (4) Flat Washer 5/16” - Item 14 Tools: • 3/16” Hex Wrench Assembly Steps: 1-1 Lay the Seat Bottom (1) on the floor, seat cushion down, with the narrow back of the seat toward you. 1-2 Position the Side Support (2) so that the bracket is toward the back of the Seat Bottom and the Side Support bar extends to the right side.
Assembly Instructions STEP 2: Leg Extension Assembly 3 15 16 13 Figure 2 Parts: • Seat Assembly from Step 1 • (1) Leg Extension - Item 3 Hardware: • (2) 3/8” X 3-1/2” Hex Bolts - Item 13 • (2) 3/8” Flat Washers - Item 15 • (2) 3/8” Nylock Nuts - Item 16 Tools: • 7/32” Hex Wrench • 9/16” Socket/Wrench 8 Assembly Steps: 2-1 Attach the Leg Extension (3) to the Seat Assembly with the hardware shown. See Figure 2. 2-2 Tighten hardware.
Assembly Instructions STEP 3: Install Seat Assembly on Seat Support Rail Seat support rail Seat bracket 5 4 4 Figure 3a - Seat bracket and seat locking pin Parts: • Seat Assembly from Step 2 • Seat Locking Pin - Item 4 • Lock Knob - Item 5 Figure 3b - Seat Assembly secured on Seat Support Rail Assembly Steps: 3-1 Install the Seat Assembly on the home gym’s Seat Support Rail. See Figure 3a and 3b. 3-2 Secure the Seat Assembly with the Seat Locking Pin (4). See Figure 3b.
Assembly Instructions STEP 4: Attach Pad to Upper Assembly 7 6 8 Figure 4 Parts: • (1) Pad - Item 6 • (1) Upper Assembly - Item 7 • (1) End Cap - Item 8 10 Assembly Steps: 4-1 Slide the Pad (6) onto the Upper Assembly (7) tube and secure with the End Cap (8). See Figure 4a.
Assembly Instructions STEP 5: Install Upper Assembly #2 position 5 17 Figure 5a - view from behind seat Parts: • Upper Assembly from Step 4 • Seat Assembly from Step 3 Hardware: • (2) 1/4” X 1/2” inch Bolt - Item 17 Tools: • 3/16” Hex Wrench Figure 5b - view from front of seat Assembly Steps: 5-1 Insert the Upper Assembly in the side bracket on the Seat Assembly (Figure 5a). Lock the Upper Assembly in the #2 position with the Lock Knob (5).
Assembly Instructions STEP 6: Install Roller Pads 9 8 3 Figure 6a 10 Figure 6b Parts: • Ab Crunch Assembly from Step 5 • (1) Extension Tube - Item 9 • (2) Foam Roller Pad - Item 10 • (2) End Cap - Item 8 12 Assembly Steps: 6-1 Insert the Extension Tube (9) through the mounting hole in the Leg Extension (3). See Figure 6a. 6-2 Slide a Foam Roller Pad (10) onto each end of the Extension Tube (9) and secure with End Caps (8). See Figure 6b.
Assembly Instructions STEP 7: Final Inspection Please inspect your exercise equipment to ensure that all fasteners are tight and components are properly assembled. Review all warnings affixed to machine.
How to Use Your Gym Style Ab Crunch Station Pulley Position and Cable Routing The Gym Style Ab Crunch Station connects only to the pulley cable on the same side as the attachment’s side support. When using the Ab Crunch Station attachment, secure the slider pulley in one of the mid-bar positions on the Chest Bar. The pulley should align with the ring on the attachment’s side support.
How to Use Your Gym Style Ab Crunch Station The Gym Style Ab Crunch Station gives you the ability to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen by safely adding resistance to abdominal exercises. When using the ab crunch station, position the pulley on the chest bar to align with the cable hookup on the upper pad assembly. Adjust the seat and the lumbar support pad to fit your height. You can also adjust the height of the upper pad assembly to fit your individual chest space requirements.
Maintenance Maintenance Daily fter each use, wipe the equipment free of sweat with a clean, dry cloth. Upholstery can be cleaned with a A mild detergent or spray cleaner. Weekly I f used often, your attachment should be thoroughly cleaned using a clean cloth and an ammonia based cleanser. Wipe the unit down completely and be sure to touch up any scratches with touch up paint to prevent rusting. Monthly Check the frame of the unit for any sign of cracking or permanent bending.
Exercises Abdominal Crunch Muscles worked: Rectus abdominus, obliques Position: Seated – facing outward Accessory: ym Style Ab Crunch Station, Lumbar G Support Pad Pulleys: Chest bar, mid position Before You Begin: Attach Lumbar Support Pad to seat back. Key Points: • Position the Lumbar Support Pad below the shoulderblades and above the hips, and adjust to a comfortable location on the seat back. • Allow exhalation down and inhalation up, but don’t exaggerate it.
Muscle Chart Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Pectoralis Major Anterior Deltoid Medial Deltoid Biceps Brachialis External Obliques Serratus Anterior Rectus Abdominus Posterior Deltoid Infraspinatus Teres Major Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Triceps Latissimus Dorsi Brachioradialis Pronator Teres Flexor Carpi Radialis Gluteus Medius Tensor Fasciae Latae Gluteus Maximus Iliopsoas Adductor Magnus Pectineus Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Peroneus Longus Extensor Digitorum Longus Add
Limited Warranty Who Is Covered This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or applicable to any other person(s). What Is Covered Nautilus, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and provided it receives proper care and maintenance as described in the Product’s Assembly and Owner’s manual.
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