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CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing Total Gym PowerTower™ . We welcome you as a valued customer and trust your PowerTower will provide you with unsurpassed convenience and versatility year after year. ® Functional exercise equipment from efi Sports Medicine has set the standard for physical rehabilitation, athletic training and sports performance training for more than three decades. Now, PowerTower adds the dynamic dimension of electrical power.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® TM TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® TM TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts Identifier..............................................................................................................................................................................................2 Box and Hardware Packet Contents ..............................................................................................................................................................
PARTS IDENTIFIER - POWER TOWER TM ZY (see INSET 8) ^ ^ ZX (see INSET 8) INSET 1. A Z ^ B C (see INSET 1) Y (see INSET 7) ^ D E (see INSET 2) X When parts are referenced throughout this guide, corresponding letters from this PARTS IDENTIFIER page are also listed. For example, when “Tower” appears within this guide, (A) will appear behind “Tower” as a cue to refer back to this page if needed. E1 C E2 INSET 3. INSET 4.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® TM PARTS ASSEMBLY - POWER TOWER TM Your PowerTowerTM arrives with some assembly required. Enclosed in your PowerTowerTM boxes you will find: BB. LAT Bars & Arm Pulley Cable Assembly BOX CONTENTS CC. Folding Platform DD. Telescoping Squat Stand HARDWARE PACKET CONTENTS GG. Wrenches (2) HH. Bronze Washers (4) II. Chrome Washers (2) JJ. Socket Head Screws (2) KK. Rail Lock Screw (1) Wrench handle is a hex key. LL. Quick Links (2) MM.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POWER TOWERTM Your PowerTowerTM is an electrically powered device.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. DANGER - Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. FCC RULES Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SPECIFICATIONS Power: 115 Volts and 5 Amps or 230 Volts and 3 Amps 50 or 60 cycles depending on the country where it is sold.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. PARTS ASSEMBLY TM 1 3. While unfolding the PowerTower, as an extra precaution, hold the side of the Tower (A) with one hand to steady the Tower (A). 4.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 53 9 PARTS ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 5. Engage and tighten the Support Strut Knob (M). You need to lean the tower backward slightly to engage the pin. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The Support Strut Knob (M) must be engaged and tightened during PowerTowerTM use. 6 Lift 8 8 Remove the packing foam from the four wheels.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE 14. Ensure that the Support Strut Knob (M) is engaged and tight. REMOVE THE SHIPPING SLEEVES - PHASE 1 15. Your PowerTowerTM arrives with shipping sleeves on the ends of the Tower Crossbar (Y). The shipping sleeves serve one purpose: to protect the Tower Crossbar (Y) during shipping. NOTE: For easiest assembly, keep the Tower Crossbar (Y) centered throughout the assembly process, with each end extending about equal distance from the Tower (A).
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 17 INSTALLING LAT BARS (CONTINUED) 17. Apply one Wrench (GG) to the nyloc nut on one side of the Tower Crossbar (Y). Use the other Wrench (GG) to loosen the nyloc nut on the other side of the Tower Crossbar (Y) by turning counterclockwise. Set the shipping sleeve aside. 18. Remove the nyloc nut, Chrome Washer (II) and the Bronze Washer (HH). Set them aside. 19.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE 22. Hold the Upper Rail (X) with one hand. Remove the shipping sleeve from the Tower Crossbar (Y) with the other hand. Set the shipping sleeve aside. Now that the shipping sleeves have been removed, you are ready to attach the first LAT Bar (B). You may discard the shipping sleeves or retain them in the event you need to ship your PowerTowerTM in the future. 23 24. Slide a Bronze Washer (HH) onto the LAT Bar (B) cylinder.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 26 INSTALLING LAT BARS: POSITIONING THE LAT BARS - PHASE 2 (CONTINUED) 26. Rotate the LAT Bar (B) upside-down until the other LAT Bar (B) is installed, and both nyloc nuts on the Tower Crossbar (Y) have been tightened. 27. Return the Chrome Washer (II) to the end of the Tower Crossbar (Y) that extends beyond the LAT Bar (B) cylinder.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. INSTALLING LAT BARS: ATTACHING THE LAT BAR BRACKET - PHASE 3 (CONTINUED) 30. Place a Chrome Washer (II) followed by a Bronze Washer (HH) on a Socket Head Screw (JJ). 31. Feed the Socket Head Screw (JJ) partially through the elongated slot.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. ADJUSTING THE LAT BARS 34 34. Knob 35 36 37 14 To adjust the LAT Bars (B), pull the retractable knob on the LAT Bar to disengage the Lat Bar from the Upper Rail (X) and rotate LAT Bars to the desired position. Ensure that the pin on the retractable knob is properly engaged. LAT BAR ADJUSTS TO THREE POSITIONS 35.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE 40. Pull the retractable pin on the right side and move the pin over the hole. Release the pin. 41. Move the Folding Platform (H) until all the pins engage completely. 39 40 41 15 EFISPORTSMEDICINE.COM Using the two holes just above the Lower Rail Base (J), slide the fixed pin into the hole in the outside left Lower Rail as you face the Tower (A). 800 541 4900 39.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. TELESCOPING SQUAT STAND 42 43 42. Align the Telescoping Squat Stand (H) over the Folding Platform (I) struts until the Telescoping Squat Stand (H) pins contact the top of the Folding Platform (I) struts. 43.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE 48. To begin using the Folding Foot Holder (E), push in the center post snap button and raise the Upper Foot Pad Assembly (E1). 49. Sit at the top of the Glideboard (G) and place your heels past the pads of the Lower Root Pad Assembly (E2). Lower the Upper Foot Pad Assembly (E1) by pushing it down until the center post snap button has re-engaged.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 50 51 52 18 ADJUSTING THE RAIL ANGLE 50. To raise or lower the Rail (K, X) angle, stand alongside the Tower (A). Reach on top of the Tower (A) to the Up/Down Switch (ZY). Micro switches at the upper and lower ranges of resistance (4 degrees and 34 degrees respectively) halt movement at upper and lower resistance limits.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. TM FOLDING AND STORAGE 53 5 1 6 56 57 58 19 EFISPORTSMEDICINE.COM 2 55 800 541 4900 57-58. Lower the LAT Bars (B) into the folding position - parallel to Rails (K, X). 4 ® Pull the retractable knob on the LAT Bars (B). 54 3 TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER 56. LAT Bar Positions OWNER’S GUIDE 54-55.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. FOLDING AND STORAGE (CONTINUED) 59 59. Attach the center pulley to the Glideboard “D” Ring (F). 60. Lower the Folding Foot Holder (E) to the down position. 61-62. Fold the Folding Platform (I) and Telescoping Squat Stand (H).
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® TM FOLDING AND STORAGE (CONTINUED) The Tower (A) will lean backward slightly. 65. Release the Support Strut Knob (M) by unscrewing the knob and pulling it out. HINT: Gently rock the Tower (A) backward to help release tension on the Support Strut Knob (M) then pull it forward to the vertical position. 64 IMPORTANT: Failure to release Support Strut Knob (M) can damage your PowerTowerTM. ® Hold the Tower (A) while grasping the padded Center Rail Crossbar (W).
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 67 69 68 FOLDING AND STORAGE (CONTINUED) 67. Pull the rails into A-frame position, making sure the Support Strut Knob (M) remains disengaged. 68. Push the Rails (K, X) and the Tower (A) together. Stand the Lower Rail Base (J) on the Tower Base (P). IMPORTANT NOTES: 69.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. GETTING STARTED TM 72 When using PowerTowerTM, wear athletic shoes and comfortable lightweight clothing. Tie long hair back to avoid contact with the center pulley. Before you begin, check to ensure that all parts are in place and working properly. 73.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. 76 76. When lying on your back, be sure your head is supported on the Glideboard (G). If the Glideboard (G) travels all the way to the top or bottom of its rolling distance during the exercise, adjust your body up or down on the Glideboard (G). PROPER BACKWARD ANCHORING SEQUENCE WITH DYNAMIC ARM PULLEY SYSTEM (D) ATTACHED TO GLIDEBOARD (G) 77.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE Inspect your PowerTower before each use to ensure proper operation. Check all parts for wear before each use. Do not use your PowerTower if it is not completely assembled or has been damaged in any manner. Contact efi Sports Medicine Customer Service for replacement parts or repairs. ! Follow the instructions that are outlined in this Owner’s Guide for operating your PowerTower.
NOTE: Letters in (parentheses) refer to the PARTS IDENTIFIER on page 2 and/or the PARTS ASSEMBLY on page 3. Use as needed for clarification. TROUBLESHOOTING In the event your PowerTowerTM does not function properly, there are steps you can take to determine where a problem may have occurred. Please follow these troubleshooting directions: 1. Power source. Make sure that the Power Cord (S) is plugged into the PowerTower and the wall. Check and determine that the plug on the wall is switched on.
TOTAL GYM POWER TOWER OWNER’S GUIDE ® Clean the Glideboard (G) material with a non oil-based window cleaner. DO NOT use Armor All® or like substances. These will make the glideboard slippery. Wipe down your PowerTower with a clean cloth. Check and/or tighten the shoulder bolts in the rails weekly.
RESISTANCE CHARTS FOR TOTAL GYM POWER TOWERTM BODY WT - Lbs. 100 110 120 LEVEL SLOPE % WT. % WT. % WT. 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 130 140 % WT. % WT. 150 160 % WT. % WT. 170 180 190 % WT. % WT. 200 % WT. % WT. 210 220 230 240 250 260 % WT. % WT. % WT. % WT. % WT. % WT. 270 % WT. 280 % 290 WT. % WT. 300 % WT. 310 % WT. 320 % WT. % 330 340 WT. % WT. 350 % WT.
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LIMITED WARRANTY TOTAL GYM® POWER TOWER TM Subject to the exclusions and other terms and conditions set forth below, Engineering Fitness International Corp. (“efi”) warrants the following components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage for the period(s) specified below. This limited warranty is your exclusive remedy and applies to new products purchased in the United States, which are accompanied by this written warranty.
LIMITED WARRANTY TOTAL GYM® POWER TOWER TM (...contined from reverse side) [Commercial Use. Defects or damage that result from use of the product for commercial purposes are excluded from coverage.] Use of Non-efi Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-efi branded or certified accessories are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification.
