Compound Bow Owners Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Bow Owners Personal Record.......................2 2. Compound Bow Terminology........................3 3. Important Infomation......................................4 4. Compound Bow Maintenance Schedule Strings and Cables..................................................6 Bow Lubrication.....................................................7 Bow Press Use.........................................................7 5. Initial Compound Bow Setup Rest Selection...............................
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Hoyt USA family! As a member of an elite team, you will be pleased to know that you have purchased the finest crafted, most dependable bow on the market. Only the finest components go into every Hoyt USA bow along with over 50 years of experience in bow technology and manufacturing. With some basic maintenance your new bow should provide you with years of pleasure and dependable service.
BOW OWNERS PERSONAL RECORD Fill in the following Personal Bow Record for your later reference. Bow Serial Number Hoyt USA Bow Model Purchased From Purchase Date Draw Length “ Draw Weight Bowstring Length “ Cables Length # “ Important Note: Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof of date-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will be required should your bow ever need warranty service.
COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY Axle Eccentric Aim Cables w/ Soft Yoke Bow Limb Limb Weight Adjustment Bolt Weight Locking Screw Bow String Sight Window Cable Guard Bar Riser Grip Cable Guard Glide Stabilizer Bushing Limb Weight Adjustment Bolt Weight Locking Screw Bow Limb Aim Cables w/ Soft Yoke Eccentric Axle 3
WARNING! YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY Please read the following safety information. Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury to yourself or property. 1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire means to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow. Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energy can cause severe damage to your bow and possible injury to the shooter or others nearby. 2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.
4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure that the backstop you use is large enough to catch a stray arrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is positioned in a safe direction away from dwellings and other people. 5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that there are no persons, livestock, buildings or other objects behind or near your target. Be absolutely sure of your target in low light conditions. 6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS.
not be held responsible for injuries sustained when using an altered or modified Hoyt USA bow. WARNING This bow is a deadly weapon. Always abide by all saftey advisements. Children should be supervised by an adult. COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, is subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Hoyt USA recommends that you take your bow to an authorized pro shop at least once a year for a yearly professional maintenance and inspection.
This will keep your bow’s string and cables in good condition. To assure best results replace D75 string and cables when wear is evident or every two years under normal use conditions. Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be used on your bow. Beware of lesser quality string and cables as they may alter the performance of your bow or cause damage to it. ECCENTRIC LUBRICATION A light, spot lubrication of the axles where they pass through the eccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500- 2,000 shots).
fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press) Always use a double bow press like that shown in figure 1 when working on your bow. Never use a single pull bow press.
When putting your bow in a bow press, never put pressure on the riser! Always position the rollers at the base of the limbs (where the limbs enter the limb pockets). COMPOUND BOW SETUP REST SELECTION There are two basic types of arrow rests “Shoot Through” and “Shoot Around” (See fig 3) Shoot through rests are designed for release shooters as arrows shot using a release bend vertically. Shoot around rests are designed for finger shooters as arrows shot by fingers bend horizontally.
NOCK SET INSTALLATION A nock point is a reference on the string that marks the exact location for you to nock your arrow. The arrow’s nock is positioned under the nock set. To install the nock set at the proper position begin by slipping the nock set on the string. Then, using your rest as a reference, position the nock set just above level. A finger shooter should initially position the nock set at approximately 3/8” above level. The release shooter should begin at approximately 1/4” above level.
insert the cable guard bar, simply slide the bar into the two mounting holes on the riser making sure that the bar is pushed completely through and flush with the end of the front mounting hole. After the bar has been inserted fasten with the 8-32 x 1/2 screws provided. (See fig 5) 8-32NC Screws SHCS Flush w/Front of Riser fig 5 Hoyt USA’s magnesium bows are designed with a high mount style cable guard bar that is mounted directly to the side of the riser by two 10-24 screws.
causing the cable to track off the cam. This can cause damage to the bow or personal injury. To prevent this from happening, NEVER SET THE BAR AT THE THREE O’ CLOCK POSITION. CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATION Hoyt USA uses a specially designed cable glide that has off-set cable slots. To correctly install the glide on two-cam, VersaCam, and Redline Cam model bows, make sure that when the cables are inserted into the glide the shortest slot is to the rear and the longer slot closest to the grip.
guard glide installation be done at a Pro Shop. CAUTION: Do not pull bow back without proper installation of cable guard bar and glide. TILLER ADJUSTMENT Tiller is the difference in actual distance between the upper limb to the string and lower limb to the string measured from the base of the limbs (where the limb and riser meet) at a 90 degree angle. (See fig 8) Tiller Tiller Tiller Tiller fig. 9 fig.
erence line from axle to axle. (See fig 9) The main function of tiller is to allow the archer to more easily and comfortably aim during the draw and release of the shot. Most bows will shoot best with an even tiller which means the distance from the string to the limb is the same on top and bottom. Tiller adjustments are made by adjusting either limb weight adjustment bolt. (See draw weight adjustment section).
fig 10 Release Setting Fingers Setting FLETCH CLEARANCE Fletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or fletchings to pass cleanly by or through your arrow rest without impacting the rest so severely that the arrows flight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you have adequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrow flight. (See fig 11) fig.
or counter clockwise to decrease weight. Note: Always turn the top and bottom adjustment bolts in equal amounts. Some Hoyt USA model bows are equipped with a Dual Locking Pocket System. Before draw weight adjustments are made on these models you must first loosen the Locking Pocket screws located on the side of the pocket. (See fig 12) When adjustments are completed, re-tighten the Locking Pocket screws.
Rotating the inner-cam in the (+) direction will lengthen the draw. Rotating the inner-cam in the (-) direction will shorten the draw. Once the inner-cam is in the desired location, retighten the Draw Length screw first and then the Fastening Screw. Note: You must make the same adjustments to the top and the bottom inner-cams or the bow cannot be properly tuned. Finer adjustments can be made by twisting the string and cables.
cam bows both the module and the draw stop peg must be adjusted. When the module is rotated completely to the minus (-) sign, the cam will be in the “A”draw stop peg setting, or the shortest draw length. By rotating the module in the direction of the plus (+) sign, you will increase the draw length approximately 1/2 inch per each hole, and each hole represents the next higher letter.
mended peg position represents a 70% let-off for the cam. Moving the peg one hole less than the recommended position will decrease the let-off to 65%. Moving the peg one hole more than the recommended position will increase the let-off to 75%. Moving the peg more than one hole in each direction is not recommended and will significantly change the feel of the wall.
VERSACAM #3 CHART Module Position Peg Position A B 2 C D E F 5 6 4 7 8 9 Remove Peg G H Note: A compound bow is a complete interdependent system. Changing draw length may effect your bow’s draw weight. Your bow may loose peak weight that may not be completely recoverable. TUNING To tune your bow have on hand three fletched arrows and three bare shafts, all identical and straight.
ments (never more than 1/16” at a time). Each time the nocking point is moved it will affect your sight setting, so you will have to re set your sights after each move. Continue to make adjustments until both groups are relatively close together. If the bare shafts hit to the right of the fletched arrows decrease bow weight, check for vane clearance or check arrow spine stiffness (weak).
TUNING WITH BROADHEADS Most archers discover that they must make slight tuning adjustments when switching from practice points to broadheads (even at the same weight). Broadheads create a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight. For this reason, slight adjustments may need to be made in nocking point height, rest position or bow weight to achieve perfect broadhead flight.
to evidence of abuse, modification to original design, use attachments or accessories that cause excessive stress. Hoyt USA reserves the right to make substitutions on warranty coverage at Hoyt USA’s discretion for any reason. Warranty is subject to available parts. OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service, you should return to the Pro Shop where you purchased your Hoyt USA bow.
There are no other warranties expressed or implied that extend beyond those written here. No agent, employee or representative of Hoyt USA or its dealers has the authority to bind Hoyt USA to any agreement not herein stated. Buyer agrees that the sole and exclusive remedies for breach on any warranty concerning Hoyt USA bows shall be repair or replacement of defective parts. Hoyt USA shall not be liable for injury or property other than the bows themselves.
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