Compound Bow Owner’s 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 70 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 OWNER’S 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 Control Cable 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 Cam / Idler (Single Cam) Buss Cables Limb Limb Pocket 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 Limb Pocket Limb Buss Cables Cam 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 must 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 a Hoyt 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.
mounting the cable guard bar, you must remove the nylon screws used only for shipping purposes. To insert the cable guard bar, simply slide the bar through the two mounting holes on the riser making sure that the bar is pushed completely through and flush with the end of the front Screws Flush w/Front of Riser fig 5 mounting hole. After the bar has been inserted fasten with the 1/4-20 x 1/2” set screws provided.
only for shipping purposes. Warning! On some shorter axle to axle models, adjustable cable guard bars can be off-set too much 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.
press. Hoyt USA recommends that the cable 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.
Redline cam models must be measured from a reference 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 pg. 15).
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 Pocket Locking Screw 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 Pocket Locking screws located on the side of the pocket. (See fig 12) When adjustments are completed, re-tighten the Pocket Locking screws.
inner-cam is in the desired location, reinstall and tighten the Draw Length screw first and then the Fastening Screw. Each position will provide approximately 1/2” longer/shorter draw than the previous setting Note: You must make the same adjustments to the top and the bottom inner-cams or the bow cannot be properly tuned. OPTIMIZING COMMAND CAM PERFORMANCE In order to verify optimum performance of your Command Cam bow you should examine the cam's built in alignment marks.
VERSACAM DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT All VersaCams feature the patented InnerCam adjustable draw length module system and adjustable let-off. When adjusting the draw length on VersaCam bows, both the module and draw-stop peg must be adjusted. When the module is rotated to its furthest position in the minus (-) direction, the module is in the "A" setting (the shortest draw length position).
VERSACAM CHART Inner-Cam Module Position A B C D E F G H Recommended Peg Position 80% Let-off* 65%Let-off** 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8*** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 *Measured as Effective let-off which includes friction. **65% AMO let-off is required for entry of trophies into the Pope & Young Record Book. ***Remove the peg entirely on VersaCam #1 Moving the draw stop more than one position away from those shown in the chart is not recommended.
To check the idler position, sight down the buss cable yoke and verify that it lies between the alignment marks on String the idler. It is not critical where the buss-cable yoke lies between the alignControl Alignment ment marks, but Cable Marks Buss Cable simply that it is within the marks. Left handed bows require the same examination except that their timing marks will lie on the bottom of the idler on the side marked with an "L".
shafts are grouping above, move the nock point up. (See fig 15) Be sure to only move in small increments (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 desired broadhead flight.
use of 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. The dealer can help to determine if Hoyt USA factory service is required or if the repair can be completed by the Pro Shop.
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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