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Assembly
FOR THE BOWFLEX

Manual
ULTIMATE

Includes Instructions for
Assembling
Bowflex Ultimate
Machines
®

Basic Assembly

Principles

Here are a few basic assembly tips that can make your assembly
these principles, you can simplify the process and save yourself

of the Bowflex Ultimate quick and easy. By using
some extra time and effort.

1. When you are using a ratchet to tighten a locknut on a bolt, use a close-ended
locknut. This will ensure that the locknut is fastened securely.

combination

wrench

to grip the

2. When you are having trouble placing a bolt between two separate pieces, you can get the bolt holes to line up by
gently lifting one of the pieces. You can also lift gently and look between the pieces for additional
help guiding the
bolt through the holes.
3. You can make the assembly
the step.

process

go faster by gathering

the pieces you need for each step prior to starting

4. As a general rule, and for all bolts and locknuts on your Bowflex Ultimate, turning toward the right will tighten,
turning toward the left will loosen. An easy way to remember this is by remembering
the expression, "Lefty loosey,
righty tighty."

Tools You Will Need
You will need the following tools to complete the assembly of your Bowflex Ultimate.
you can find them at any hardware or department
store for a reasonable price.
• 7/16" combination

wrench

• Flat blade

• 9/16" combination

wrench

• Rubber mallet

• An adjustable

wrench

• A socket wrench
• Phillips

• Utility

set

screw driver

Knife

• Scissors

screw driver

Finished
We've included
in the assembly
to these photos

Photos

a photograph
at the end of each step reF resenting the end result of that step
of your Bowflex Ultimate. If you have any doubt after finishing a step, refer
to see the accuracy of your assembly process.
This is m_exa,_ple of wh_t
the photos at fhe fisdsh qf
each step look like

Table
Bowflex

If you don't

of Contents

Ultimate

Parts Reference

Guide

................................

Pages 4-6

Assembling

the Bowflex

Ultimate

............................................

Assembling

the Bowflex

Ultimate

Lat Attachment

................ Pages 14-15

Assembling

the Bowflex

Ultimate

Leg Attachment

.............. Pages 16-19

Assembling

the Bowflex

Ultimate

T-Bar ..................................

Adding

extra Power

Rods ............................................................

Bowflex

Ultimate

Warranty

Bowflex

Ultimate

6-Week Satisfaction

Information

..................................
Guarantee

Pages 7-13

Page 19
Page 20
Pages 21-23

.................. Page 24

have these tools,

BOWFLEX

Ultimate

° Parts Reference

Guide

Lat Tower Assembly

/_Bent
Rod Cap

Lat Bar
Special

features

BOWFLEX

unique

ULTIMATE

to the

are the

special cable storage areas.
When the lat cables
are not

in

use they can be conveniently
tucked into the lat tower

Power Rods

assembly
as shown to the top
left. In addition,
the leg
extension
cables can be

_._

Rod Hook

Bench

Rod Box

Cable

Pul_y_

>

Lower Lat Crown

Leg Extension Assembly
(if so equipped)

\

Leg Extension
Seat

Adjustable
Pulley
System

Snap
Hook Ring_

Hand Gripl_
Ankle Cuff
Squat
Platform
Squat
Pufley

Squat Bar _

Foot Rest

Seat Raft

Leg Extension
Pulley

clipped intothe special clip
assemblylocated underthe
bench as shown in thepicture
to the left.

Leg Extension
Rollers

Base Unit Assembly
Parts List
Item No. Qty.

Part No.

Description

Item No. Qty.

Part No.

Description

1

1

10001

LOWER

39

1

90640

T-BAR

2

1

10002

LEFT MAIN

41

3

90149

SCREW,

1/4" X 1-1/2"

3

1

10003

RIGHT

44

4

10182

SCREW,

#10 X 3/4" SELF TAPPING

4

1

10004

SQUAT

FRAME

45

3

10183

SCREW,

#10 X 1" SELF DRILLING

5

1

10005

SQUAT

PLATFORM

46

5

10103

BOLT, 3/8" X 3/4"

6

1

10011

ADJUSTABLE

48

3

10107

BOLT, 3/8" X 2"

7

2

10012

ADJ, PULLEY SYST. BOLT SPACER

49

2

90193

BOLT, 3/8" X 2-1/2"

8

2

10074

ADJ, PULLEY

51

2

90139

BOLT, 3/8" X 3"

9

2

90177

PULLEY ASSEMBLY

52

4

10125

BOLT, 3/8" X 4-3/4"

10

1

10014

SEAT RAIL

53

1

10126

BOLT, 3/8" X 5"

11

1

10039

FOOT REST ASSEMBLY

54

30

90138

WASHER,

3/8"

13

1

10036

REAR LEG

55

6

90156

WASHER,

1/4"

14

1

10017

SEAT

57

13

90196

NUT, 3/8" NYLON

21

1

10015

INCLINE

BENCH

REST

58

1

90222

RAIL END CAP

22

1

10016

INCLINE

BENCH

REST BACK

59

1

90217

LEG PRESS

23

1

10049

ROD BOX w/RODS

73

2

10177

REAR LEG BOLT KEEPER

24

1

10044

ROD BOX FRAME

74

2

10178

LEG PRESS BOLT KEEPER

25

1

10019

BENCH

75

8

10125

3/8" x 3/4' SQUARE

26

1

10035

BENCH

76

1

10201

LOWER LAT CROWN

27

2

90215

ROD CABLE

32

2

10007

SQUAT CABLE

33

4

50334

SNAP HOOK

35

1

90650

48" BAR

36

2

10073

SQUAT STRAP

37

1

10075

LARGE THREADED

KNOB

38

2

90134

HAND

CUFF

I_AT TOWER
FRAME

MAIN

FRAME

ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY

PULLEY SYSTEM

SYST. LOCK KNOB

REST BRACKET

GRIP/ANKLE

w/STRAP
PHILLIPS

LOCK NUT

BELT

HEAD

BOLT

HEAD

Item
Item

#: 2

110001

Qty.:

#: 1

Item

1

#: 3

Item

#: 4

1

Qty.:

1

Qty.:

#: 10003

Part

#: 10004

Part

Qty.:

Part #: 10002

Part

Oescr:

Descr:

Left Main
Frame

Right Main
Frame

Descr:

Squat

Item

Frame

#: 5

Item

1
#: 10005

Descr:

#: 6

Qty.:
Part

Squat
Platform

1
#: 10011

Descr:

Adjustable

Assembly

Des_
Pulley

Ttem #: 7

Item

Qty.:

Qty.:

2

Dart #: 10012
Descr:

Adjustable
Pulley

#: 8

Item

2

Part #: 10074

Part

Descr:

Descr:

Adjustable

System

#: 9

Item

2

Qty.:

1

Qty.:

Part

#: 10014

Part

Qty.:

#: 90177

Pulley System
Lock Knob

Pulley

Descr:

Assembly

/

Q
Ttem #: 14

Item

Qty.:

Qty.:

1

#: 21

Dart #: 10017

Part

Descr:

Descr:

Seat

Item

1

#: 22

Qty.:

#: 10015
Incline

Descr:

Rest

ttem

#: 26

Oty.:

Item

1

Incline
Rest

#: 27

Qty.:

Item

2

#: 32

Qty.:

2

Dart #: 10035

Part #: 90215

Part

Descr:

Descr:

Rod
Cable

Descr:

Squat
Cable

Length:

43"

Length:

35"

Bench Rest
Bracket

Ttem #: 37

Item

Qty.:

Qty.:

1

#: 38

Part

Descr:

Descr:

Large
Threaded

#: 10007

Item

2

Dart #: 10075

Item

1

Part #: 10016
Bench

#: 90134
Hand Grip/
Ankle Cuff

#: 39

Qty.:

1

Part

#: 90640

Descr:

#: 10

T-Bar

Bench

Item

Seat Raft

1

Part

#: 10049

Item
=

Rod Box

Part

[

#: 33

Qty.:

#: 50334
Snap

Descr:

Rear Bench

Part

#: 10044
Rod Box
Frame

#: 35

Qty.:

1

Part

#: 90650

Item
1

Raft End

#: 25

Item

#: 36

Qty.:

2

Part

#: 10073

Descr:

#: 59

Qty.:

Part_90222
Descr:

#: 10036

Item

1

Hook

Item#:58
Qty.:

#: 24

Qty.:

Item

4

Descr:

Foot Rest

Descr:

w/Rods

Item

1

Part

%

#: 23

Back

#: 10039

Descr:

#: 13

Qty.:

1

Leg

Qty.:

Descr:

Item

#: 11

Part
Cap

Item

1

Descr:

Strap

#: 73

Qty.:

#: 90217

Squat

2

Part #: 10177

Leg Press
Belt

Descr:

Rear Leg Bolt
Keeper

Knob

Item

#: 74

Item

#: 76

Qty.:

2

Qty.:

Part#:

10178

Part #: 10201

Descr:

Leg Press

Descr:

Bolt

Keeper

1

Lower
Crown

Lat

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Group,

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reserved

Note:

Drawings

are actual

size.

_ltty.:
Item

#: 41

Qty.:
Part

Serf Drilling
Screw

It_om #: 48

Item

2
#: 49

Item

3
#: 90149

Descr:

#: 44

Qty.:

1/4"X

PaP

rt #: 90193

1-1/2"

escr:

Phillips Head
Machine
Screw

Part

4
#: 10182

Descr:

3/8'lt' X 2-1/2"

#10 X 3/4"
Self Tapping
Screw

Item

#: 55

Qty.:
item

#: 51

Item
Qty.:

Qty.:

2

Part #: 90139
Descr:

Part

#: 46

6
#: 90156

Descr:

5

1/4"
Washer

Part #: 10103
Descr:

3/8"
Bolt

Item

X 3/4"

#: 52

Qty.:

3/8ol;X3"

4

Part #: 10125
Descr:

3/8"
Bolt

X 4-3/4"
Item #: 54
Qty.:

30

Item

Part

#: 90138

Qty.:

13

Part

#: 90196

Descr:

3/8"

Washer

#: 57

Descr:
Item

Item
Qty.:

#: 75

1

Part #: 10126
Descr:

3/8"
Bolt

3/8"
Nylon

#: 53

X 5"

Qty.:
Part

8
#: 10125

Descr:

3/8" X 3/4"
Square
Head Bolt

Nut

Lock

Step 1: LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
Locate the following for this step:
• Lower lat tower (Item #1)
• Left main frame (Item #2)
• Right main frame (Item #3)
• Two (2) 3/8X3" bolts (Item #51)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Two (2) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item

#51)

[] Place the left main frame (Item #2) into the
saddle bracket of the lower lat tower (Item #1)
as shown in Figure A.
[] Insert a 3/8"X3" bolt (Item #51) with a
washer on it through the appropriate holes,
place a 3/8" washer (Item #54) and then a 3/8"
nylon lock nut (Item #57) on the bolt, hand
tighten at this time.

Figure

[] Place the mating right hand side of the main
frame (Item #3) next to the left side of the
frame in the lower lat tower saddle bracket
(Item #t) and repeat step above.
Note: Hand tighten

A

all bolts at this stage.
are in Box for
2 & this
Box step
4
I Components

Step 2: ADJUSTABLE

PULLEY SYSTEM

Locate the following for this step:
• Adjustable Pulley System (Item #6)
• Two (2) Adjustable Pulley System bolt spacers
(Item #7, twist tied to Adjustable Pulley System)
• Two (2) 3/8"X2-1/2" bolts (Item #49)
• Two (2) 3/8"X3/4" bolts (Item #46)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Two (2) Adjustable Pulley System lock knobs (Item #8)

(_)
/

]

_4k_3r_

[] Remove twist ties from bolt spacers and slide Adjustable
Pulley System (Item #6) into main frame uprights as shown
in Figure B.
Note: The side with two large holes faces away from the machine.
[] Insert both 3/8"X2-1/2"
bolts (Item #49) with 3/8" washers
(Item #54) into chest slide spacers and hand tighten into the back
of lower lat tower (Item #1) (NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
Note: Inserting

_

_ .&

®

the top bolt first will help you align the parts.

Figure

B

[] Hand tighten the 3/8"X3/4" bolts (Item #46) with 3/8" washers
(Item #54) into the uprights of the main frame (Items #2&3).
[] Make sure all the holes are properly aligned and screw the two
spring-loaded
locking knob assemblies (Item #8) into the back side
of the Adjustable Pulley System as shown in figure B. Tighten the locking
knobs to the Adjustable Pulley System with an adjustable wrench.
Note: Do not unwrap the two pulley assemblies
to the Adjustable Pulley System at this time.
[] Securely tighten

Components
for this step
are in Box 4

that are attached

all bolts that have been placed on the unit up to this stage.

Unit appears like this
following
this assembly

step

Step 3: SQUAT PLATFORM

& FRAME ASSEMBLY

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Large plastic squat platform (Item #5)
• Squat frame (Item #4)
• Four (4) 3/8"X4-3/4" bolts (Item #52)
• Six (6) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Two 3/8" lock nuts (Item #57)
[] Align the holes in the main frame (Items #2&3)
and the squat frame (Item #4) and insert the four
bolts with washers on them into the four holes as
shown in Figure C. De not tighten at this time.

Figure

C

Figure

C2

[] Slide the squat platform onto the frame assembly
by aligning the notches on the sides with the bolts
on the frame assembly. Make sure the platform goes
behind the washers.
[] Place washers and nuts on the inside of the two
forward bolts. Apply downward pressure to the
platform by kneeling on it and tighten all the bolts.
Note: The two rear bolts do not require the use
of a washer or lock nut on the inside of the
assembly.

Components
for this step
are in Box 2 and Box 4

Step 4: BOLT KEEPER

INSERTION

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Seat rail (Item #10)
• Eight (8) 3/8" X 3/4" Square Head Bolts (Item #75)
• Two (2) Rear Leg Bolt Keepers (Item #73)
• Two (2) Leg Press Bolt Keepers (Item #74)
[] Take two 3/8" x 3/4" bolts (Item #75) and place them
through holes in a Rear Leg Bolt Keeper (Item #73), Take that
assembly and slide it into a Seat Rail (Item #10) channel,
starting on the end closest to the warning label, as shown in
Figure E. Line up the end of the bolt keeper with the end of the
rail. Repeat for the other Rear Leg Bolt Keeper.
[] Go to the other end of the Seat Rail. Take two bolts (Item
#75) and place them through holes in a Leg Press Bolt Keeper
(Item #74). With the bolt-end of the bolt keeper pointed
toward the seat rail, slide that assembly into a channel as
shown in Figure El. You may need to remove the twist tie
holding the rail spacer blocks in place to slide the bolt keepers
into the rail.
Note: Please use caution when inserting bolt keepers. Edges
may be sharp.

Figure

E

Figure
Components
for this step
are in Box3
and Box4

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Step 5: REAR LEG
Locate the following parts for this step:
• Rear leg (Item #13)
• Seat rail (Item #10)
• Four (4) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item #57)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
[] Find the four bolts in the channels on the bottom of the seat
rail assembly closest to the warning sticker. Place the rear leg
mounting bracket (Item #13) over the four bolts. Make sure
the edge of the bracket is flush with the end of the rail. Place
four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54) and four (4) 3/8" nylon lock
nuts (Item #57) on the bolts as shown in figure E2 and tighten.

Figure

Components
for this
step are in Box 4

E2

Unit

appears

like

this following
this
assembly
step

Step 6: FOOT REST
Locate the following parts for this step:
• Leg press assembly (Item #11)
• Seat rail (Item #10)
• Four (4) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item #57)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)

Figure

E3

[] Find the four bolts in the channels on the bottom
of the seat rail assembly that are closest to the
threaded hole. Place the leg press assembly (Item
#11) on the four bolts. Place four (4) 3/8" washers
(Item #54) and four (4) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item
#57) on the bolts as shown in Figure E3. Make sure
the ends of the bolt keepers holding the leg press
bolts in place are flush with the end of the seat rail.
This will determine the final alignment of the leg
press assembly.

step are in Box
4
I Components
for this

assembly

step

Step 7: SEAT RAIL INSTALLATION
The following parts are required for this step:
• Seat Rail {Item #10)
• One (1) 3/8"X5" bolt {Item #53)
• Two (2) 3/8" washers {Item #54)
• One (1) 3/8" nylon lock nut {Item #57)
• Large Knob {Item #37)

Figure

F

[] If you have not already done so, remove
the twist-tie that holds the rail spacer blocks
and tube in place on the side of the seat rail.
[] Slide the seat rail, right side up, into the
main frame and rest it on the cross bar as
shown in Figure F.
[] Slide the 3/8"X5" bolt {Item #53) with a
washer through main frame and seat rail as
shown in Figure F. Place 3/8" washer {Item
#54) and 3/8" nylon lock nut
(Item #57) on bolt and tighten.
[] Place the large knob (Item #37) into the
hole in the top of the frame and tighten.

Step 8: SEAT INSTALLATION
Locate the following
• Seat Assembly

parts for this step:

[] Pull out and lock the pin on the left side of the seat
assembly and slide the seat onto the rail as shown in
Figure G.

Figure

Unit appears
like this

Components for this
step are in Box 3

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following

this

assembly

step

G

Step 9: RAIL END CAP INSTALLATION
Locate the following parts for this step:
• Rail End Cap (Item #58)
• Two (2) #10X3/4" self tapping screw (Item #44)
[] Place the end cap (Item #58) on the end of the rail with arrow
inside end cap facing up.

®

[] Secure the end cap to the end of the rail using two (2)
#10X3/4" self tapping screws (Item #44) shown in Figure H.

step are in Box
4
i Components
for this

If your unit came with a lat attachment,
skip now
to lat instructions:
Step 1 Page 14.

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Unit

appears

like

this following
this
assembly
step

Step 10: INCLINE

BENCH REST INSTALLATION

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Incline bench rest (Item #21)
• Incline bench rest back (Item #22)
• Three (3) 3/8"X2" bolts (Item #48)
• Three (3) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Two (2) #10X3/4" self tapping screws
(Item #44)

optional

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[] Match up the oval bosses on the
incline seat rest (Item #21) with the oval
cutouts in the lower lat tower (Item #t)
as shown in Figure K.
[] Place the incline bench rest back (Item
#22) on the rear of the lower lat tower
(Item #1) and match up the three holes
for the 3/8" bolts as shown in Figure K.
Note: Make sure the textured, nonmachined side of the incline rest back
faces outward away from the machine,
[] Slide the three (3) 3/8"X2" bolts (Item #48) into
the three holes in the incline bench rest back (Item
#22) through the lower lat tower (Item #1) and into
the incline seat rest (Item #21) as shown in Figure
K. Securely tighten these three bolts.
[] Screw the two (2) #10X3/4" (Item #44) screws
into the incline bench rest back (Item #22) as
shown in Figure K.

Figure

K

Components
for this I
step are in Box 4

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lat tower

Step 11: ROD BOX INSTALLATION
Locate the following parts for this step:
• Rod box with Power Rods {Item #23)
• Rod box frame {Item #24)
• Three (3) #10Xl" self tapping screw
(Item #45)
• Three (3) 1/4" washers (Item #55)
[] Slide rod box with Power Rods (Item
#23) into rod box frame (Item #24) as
shown in Figure L.
[] Tighten three (3) #10Xl" screws {Item
#45) with three (3) 1/4" washers {Item
#55) through the slot in rod box frame
(Item #24) and into the screw bosses in
the bottom of the rod box with Power
Rods {Item #23) as shown in Figure L.

Figure

L
Unit appears
this following
assembly

Components for this
step are in
Box 1 & Box 4

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Step 12: ROD BOX FRAME
Locate the
• Rod Box
• Three (3)
• Three (3)

INSTALLATION

following parts for this step:
with Power Rods with frame {Items #23 & 24)
3/8"X3/4" bolts {Item #46)
3/8" washers {Item #54)

[] Start two (2) 3/8"X3/4" bolts {Item #46) with 3/8" washers {Item
#54) into the lower two holes in the rear of the lower lat tower
{Item #1) as shown in Figure M.
[] Slide the rod box frame (Assembly #24) onto the two bolts
making sure the rod box frame is behind the washers as shown in
Figure M.
[] Thread the third 3/8"X3/4" bolt {Item #46) into the top hole of
the rod box frame (Item #24). Securely tighten all bolts.

CAUTION:
When hooking up the Power Rods, do
not stand directly over the tops of the
rods. Stand off to the side while
connecting and disconnecting
the
Power Rods from the cables.

Unit appears

like

this following
this
assembly
step
(shown

with

optional
tower)

lat

Figure

M

step

like
this

Step 13: LOWER

LAT CROWN INSTALLATION

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Lower lat crown (Item #76)
[] Press Lower Lat Tower Crown (Item #76) into open end of lower
lat tubing to finish off. Bottom surface of lower lat crown should be
in contact with incline bench rest.
Note: if you have attached
discard this piece.

Components for this
step are in
Box 4

a lat tower, skip this step and

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Step 14: BENCH

REST BRACKET

N

INSTALLATION

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Bench (Item #25)
• Bench rest bracket (Item #26)
• Three (3) 1/4"X1-1/2" phillips head screws (Item #41)
• Three (3) 1/4" Washers (Item #55)
[] Assemble the bench rest bracket (Item #26) to the back of the
bench (Item #25) using three (3) 1/4"X1-1/2" phillips head screws
(Item #41) and three (3) 1/4" washers (Item #55) as shown in
Figure N.

Note: Double check to make sure bench is stable in the
incline position and the foot rest assembly
is properly
positioned when the bench is in the flat position, in the flat
position, the bench should NOT rest on the foot rest.

Figure
Components for this
step are in
Box 3 & Box 4

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The Lat Assembly is an optional attachment which,
depending on the machine you ordered, may or may
not be part of your Bowflex.

Lat Assembly
Lat Assembly

Parts List

Item No.

Qty.

Part No.

17

1

10033

Description
UPPER LAT CROSS BAR W/PULLEYS

19

1

10031

UPPER LAT TOWER

20

1

10032

STRAP HOOK

46

6

10103

BOLT, 3/8" X 3/4"

31

2

10038

LAT CABLE

50

2

10109

BOLT, 3/8" X 2-3/4"

33

2

50334

SNAP HOOK

54

10

90138

WASHER,

34

1

10037

50" BENT BAR

57

2

90196

NUT, 38", NYLON

Item

#: 17

Qty.:
Part

Item

1
#: 10033

Descr:

Upper
Cross

Lat
Bar w/

#: 19

Item
Qty.:

Part #: 10031

Part

Descr:

Descr:

Upper
Lat

Description

10163

SCREW,

Item

2

#: 31

1

Qty.:

#: 10032

Part

Tower

pulleys

Part No.

40

1/4" x 5/8"

PHILLIPS

#: 20

oty.: 1

Item No. Qty.

Strap

Hook

2
#: 10038

Descr:

Lat
Cable

Length:

HEAD

3/8"

Item

#: 33

Item

Qty.:

2

Qty.:

Part

#: 50334

Descr:

Snap

MACHINE

LOCK

#: 34
1

Part #: 10037
Hook

Descr:

50" Bent

Bar

56.25"

Item #: 57
#: 40

Item
Item
Item

#: 46

Qty.:
Qty.:

8

Part

#: 10103

#: 10109
Descr:

Descr:

3/8"X2-3/4"
Bolt

3/8"
Bolt

Qty.:

2
Item

2
Part

Part

Qty.:

#: 50

X 3/4"

Part

#: 54

#: 10163

Descr:

1/4"X5/8"
Phillips Head
Machine
Screw

2
#: 90196

Descr:
Qty.:

10

Part

#: 90138

Descr:

3/8"

3/8"
Nylon
Nut

Washer

Lock

Step 1: LAT TOWER

ASSEMBLY

Locate the following parts for this step:
• Lat cross bar w/pulleys
(Item #17)
• Upper lat tower (Item #19)
• Two (2) 3/8"X2-3/4"
bolts (Item #50)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Two (2) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item #51)
• Strap hook (Item #20)
• Two (2) 1/4"X5/8" phillips head screws (Item #40)
[] Attach the lat cross bar assembly (Item #17) to the upper lat
tower (Item #19) with two (2) 3/8"X2-3/4" bolts (Item #50), four
(4) 3/8"washers
(Item #54) and two (2) 3/8" nylon lock nuts
(Item #57) as shown in Figure I.

Strap

Hook

_

[] Attach the strap hook (Item #20) to the rear of the upper lat
tower using two (2) 1/4"X5/8" phillips head screws (Item #40)
also shown in Figure I. Make sure the strap hook loop faces
downward as shown in the inset.
Note: Take care to securely
upper lat tower.

tighten

Components
for this step are in
the Lat Attachment
Box

Step 2: LAT TOWER

Figure

the lat cross bar to the

Unit appears
like this

I

following
assembly

I

this
step

INSTALLATION

Note: It is recommended
that two
people be used to accomplish
this
step. Take care to insure the
upper lat assembly
is properly and
securely attached
to the base
assembly.

Figure

Locate the following parts for this
step:
• Six (6) 3/8"X3/4" bolts (Item #46)
• Six (6) 3/8" washers (Item #54)
• Upper lat tower assembly (from
Step 9)

go to Step 10 on Page 11
to finish assembly.

Plug

Unit

appears

like

this

foflowing

this

assembly

q_

*Remove and discard the foam plug
from the lat tower cable storage hole.

J

"Foam

[] Assemble the upper lat tower
assembly to the base unit using six (6)
3/8"X3/4" bolts (Item #46) and six (6)
3/8" washers (Item #54) as shown in
Figure J.

Please

I

step

The Leg Assembly is an optional attachment which,
depending on the machine you ordered, may or may not
be part of your Bowflex.

Leg Assembly
Leg Assembly

Parts List

55

4

90153

1/4" WASHER

70

2

90189

PIVOT BUSHING

61

1

10053

LEG EXTENSION

SEAT ASSEMBLY

71

2

10170

HEX HEAD BOLT, 1/4" X 2-3/4"

62

1

10051

LEG EXTENSION

MAIN

72

2

90204

NUT, 1/4" NYLON

63

1

10052

LEG EXTENSION

FOOT TUBE

64

1

10054

LEG EXTENSION

PIVOT TUBE

65

6

50304

FOAM ROLLER

66

3

95206A

3/4"X15

67

2

10056

LEG EXTENSION

68

2

90161

1" SMALL

69

6

90218

3/4"

Item

#: 61

Qty.:
Part

Item

1
#: 10053

Descr:

Part

Leg Extension
Seat Assembly

1

Part

Item
Qty.:

#: 10056

Length:

Item

#: 63

Part

Part
Descr:

Leg Ext.
Cable

Item

#: 64

Item

1

Qty.:

1

Qty.:

#: 10052

Part

#: 10054

Part

Descr:

2

Descr:

STAR KNOB

Leg Extension
Foot Tube

Leg Ext.
Main Fra

#: 67

Qty.:

TUBE

CABLE

Qty.:

#: 10051

Descr:

Item

CHROME

LOCK

END CAP

#: 62

Qty.:

3/4"

FRAME

Descr:

Leg Extension
Pivot Tube

Descr:

#: 65

Item

6

#: 66

Qty.:

#: 50304

Part

Leg Extension
Roller

3
#: 95206A

Descr:

Leg Extension
Chrome Tube

J

#: 68
2
#: 90161
1" Smafl

Item

#: 69

Qty.:
Part

Item #: 70

6

Qty.:

#: 90218

Descr:

3/4"

2

Part #: 90189
End Cap

Descr:

Pivot Rushing

Knob

73.50"

©
Item

#: 51

Qty.:
Part

Item

3

Qty.:

#: 90139

Descr:

3/8"
Bolt

#: 71

Part
X 3"

Item
Item
Qty.:
Item #: 54

Part

Qty.:

Descr:

6

2
#: 10170

Descr:

1/4"X2-3/4"

3/8"

Washer

Bolt

Item
Qty.:
Part
Descr:

#: 55
4
#: 90156
1/4"
Washer

Qty.:
Part

3

Descr:

#: 90196

#: 72
2
#: 90204
1/4"
Nylon
Nut

3/8"
Nylon
Nut

Part #: 90138
Descr:

#: 57

Lock

Lock

Step 1 : LEG EXTENSION

FOOT TUBE INSTALLATION

Locate the following parts:
• Leg extension main frame (Item #62)
• Leg extension foot tube (Item #63)
• Two (2) 3/8"X3" bolt (Item #51)
• Two (2) 3/8" nylon lock nuts (Item #57)
• Four (4) 3/8" washers (Item #54)

Figure

P

[] Insert the leg extension foot tube (Item #63) into the
leg extension main frame (Item #62) saddle bracket,
aligning the holes in the bracket with the holes in the foot
tube, as shown in Figure P.
[] Insert two 3/8"X3" bolts (Item #51) with 3/8" washers
(Item #54) through the holes in both tubes as shown in
Figure P.
[] Install 3/8" washers (Item #54) and then 3/8" nylon
lock nuts (Item #57) onto the bolts and securely tighten.

Components

for this step

are in the Leg Extens on Box

Unit appears
this following
assembly

Step 2: LEG ASSEMBLY

EXTENSION

like
this

step

TUBE

Locate the following parts
• Leg extension main frame (Item #62)
• Leg extension pivot tube (Item #64)
• 3/8"X3" bolt (Item #51)
• 3/8" nylon lock nut (Item #57)
• Two (2) 3/8" washers (Item #54)

%

[] Untwist the twist-tie that is holding the
bushings in place in the leg extension pivot tube
(Item #64).
[] Place the leg extension tube (Item #64) as
shown in Figure Q. The tube is symmetrical so
orientation does not matter.
[] Insert the 3/8"X3" bolt (Item #51) with a 3/8"
washer (Item #54) on it through the leg
extension main frame (Item #62) and through
the leg extension tube (Item #64) as shown in
Figure Q.
[] Install a 3/8" washer (Item #54) onto the bolt
and securely tighten the 3/8" nylon lock nut
(Item #57).

Components

for this step

are in the Leg Extens on Box

Figure

Q
Unit

appears

like

Step 3: LEG EXTENSION

SEAT INSTALLATION

__

Locate the following parts:
• Leg extension assembly (from previous step)
• Leg extension seat assembly {Item #61)
• Two (2) 1/4"X2-3/4"
bolt {Item #71)
• Two (2) 1/4" nylon lock nuts {Item #72)
• Four (4) 1/4" washers {Item #55)

_Hinges

#

[] Place the leg extension seat {Item #61) on top of
the horizontal tube on the leg extension assembly
{Item #62) with the hinge brackets facing the direction
shown in Figure R.
[] Insert two 1/4"X2-3/4" bolts {Item #71) with 1/4"
washers {Item #55) through the brackets on the
bottom of the leg extension seat {Item #61).

Figure

R
Unit appears
this following

[] Install 1/4" washers {Item #55) onto the bolts and
securely tighten 1/4" nylon lock nuts {Item #72) on the
bolts.

Components

assembly

for this step

are in the Leg Extens on Box

Step 4: INSTALLING THE LEG EXTENSION
CHROME TUBES AND FOAM ROLLERS
Locate the following parts
• Portion of leg extension attachment already
assembled
• Three (3) leg extension chrome tubes {Item #66)
• Six (6) leg extension rollers {Item #65)
• Six (6) leg extension tube end caps {Item #69)
• Two (2) 73.50" leg extension cables {Item #67)

Components
for this
step are in Leg
Extension Box

Figure

S

®

[] Back out the screws that are in the end holes of the
leg extension pivot tube {Item #64) just enough to
slide the chrome tube through the holes.
[] Slide Chrome tubes into all three holes as shown in
Figure S.
[] Slide the LARGE LOOP of the leg extension cables
(Item #67) onto the lowest chrome tube, one on each
side of the leg extension pivot tube.
[] Slide the foam rollers (Item #65) onto the
chrome tubes (Item #66) as shown in Figure T.
[] Push the roller end caps (Item #69) into the
ends of the chrome tubes (Item #66) as shown
in Figure T.

_

Unit

assembly
this

Note: You may need to use a rubber mallet
to get the end caps securely into the
chrome tubes.

appears

like

step

following

this

Figure

T

step

like
this

Step 5: INSTALLING

THE LEG EXTENSION

ATTACHMENT
Unit

appears

like

this following
this
assembly
step

[] Place the leg extension on the end of the rail and tighten
the two small star knobs (Item #68) through the sides of
the leg extension rail bracket and into the rail as shown in
Figure U.

(shown

with

optional/at
tower)

[] Take the leg attachment cables and snap them into the
cable storage clips on the bracket under the seat rail.

!

Figure

U

BEFORE EACH USE OF THE EQUIPMENT,
CHECK ALL FASTENERS, SNAP HOOKS,
CABLES AND PULLEY FUNCTIONS.
TIGHTEN AND FASTEN AS NEEDED.
CHECK PULLEYS AND CABLES FOR
WEAR AND FUNCTION.

ASSEMBLING YOUR BOWFLEX T-BAR
Your T-bar was shipped fully assembled with the metal bar
resting in the loops of the nylon strap. If, however, the bar and
the nylon strap separated during shipping, follow these
instructions for reassembly.
[] The nylon strap has one flat side and one side with several
twists. Lay the nylon strap on a flat surface with the flat
side down, as shown in Figure V.

Figure

V

Figure

W

Figure

X

Figure

Y

Lift the strap by the metal rings and hold it in front of you.
Turn the strap completely over with the twisted side down.
Grab the strap in the center with the index finger of one
hand. See Figure W.
[] Use your index finger and thumb of your free hand to
spread the strap into two loops, as shown in Figure X
[] Using your free hand, slide the bar through the loops.
Remove your fingers from the loop. The strap should wrap
around the bar evenly and slide loosely and freely around
the bar. See figure Y.

Expanding your Bowflex
Ultimate from 310 pounds
to 410 pounds
Step 1: Simply slide
the new rods into the
back of the Ultimate's
rod pack. Make sure
the new Power Rods
are secure and fully
seated into the base
before

using

them.

POWER ROD _ UPGRADE
FOR ONLY$99

1-800.269-3539

t
Please

fold over and tape

before

mailing

Please

fold

before

mailing

over

and

tape

!
Place
Stamp
Here

The Nautilus Group, Inc.
1400 N.E. 136th Ave.

Vancouver, WA 98684

Information

about your Bowflex Ultimate
(Keep for your records)
What

Warranty

Is Covered

The Nautilus Group, Inc. warrants
to the original purchaser
of the Bowflex _ home fitness machine to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship,
with the exceptions
stated below. This warranty
is not transferable
or applicable to any person other
than the original purchaser.
Bowflex
The Bowflex patented
Power
original purchaser
for seven
Ultimate. The warranty
does
must completely
fill out the
98684 within thirty (30) days

Ultimate

Rod: resistance is covered by a No-Time-Limit
Warrant)a
The Bowflex Ultimate is warrantied
to the
(7) years. This seven year warranty
covers all defects in material or workmanship
of the Bowflex
not cover commercial
use or misuse & abuse by the consumer.
To make this warranty
effective, you
owner registration
card and return it to The Nautilus Group, Inc., 1400 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver,
WA
of your purchase of the Bowflex.
Warranties

Do Not Cover

• A Bowflex pun'hased
for commercial
or institutional
use.
• Damage due to use by persons who weigh more than 300 pounds.
• Damage due to abuse, misuse, accident or acts of God (such as floods).
• Consequential
or incidental
damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential
may not apply to you.

damages,

so the above

limitation

or exclusion

What We Will Do
The Nautilus
possible,

Group,

The Nautilus

Inc. will repair
Group,

any Bowflex

Inc. at its option,

that proves
will either

to be a defect in materials

replace

How

your

Bowflex

or workmanship.

or refund

your purchase

In the event repair

is not

price.

To Get Service

Simply return the defective part at your expense to The Nautilus Group, Inc., 1400 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver,
WA 98684. Include
explanation
of the problem. For information,
you may contact a service representative
at 1-800-269-3539
or write us at the above
address, Attention
Warrant)a
Adequate
protective packaging
of the defective parts or unit and cost of shipping to the above
address

are your

This warranty

responsibilit)a

The repaired

part or unit will be returned

to you at the company's

gives you specific

legal rights,

How State Law Applies
and you may also have other rights

which vary

expense.

from state to state.

an

BOWFLEX
6 WEEK SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE
We want you to know that Bowflex is a superior product. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If for
some reason you are not 100% satisfied with your Bowflex, please follow the instructions below
in order to return your merchandise and receive a refund of the purchase price, less shipping
and handling.
Call our Customer Service Department at (800) 607-3539 for a Return Authorization
Number. Return authorization will be granted if:
1) You purchased your Bowflex Machine directly from The Nautilus Group, Inc.
2) If you are calling within 6 weeks of delivery date of merchandise. Returns should be
shipped to The Nautilus Group, Inc., 1400 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.
All returned merchandise must be properly packaged in the original boxes and in good
condition. Please note: You are responsible for return shipping and any damage or
loss to merchandise which occurs during return shipment to The Nautilus Group, Inc,
We highly recommend that insure your shipment.
3.

Please mark all boxes clearly with:
Return Authorization Number
Name
Address
Phone Number
Boxes without this information clearly marked on the outside may be refused.

4.

Please make copies of your original invoice and put one in each box of merchandise.
Merchandise must be received by The Nautilus Group, Inc. within two weeks of the date you
were issued your Return Authorization Number.
Refunds

may be denied

or delayed

if these are not completely

followed.

This Bowflex Satisfaction Guarantee applies only to merchandise purchased by consumers, directly
from The Nautilus Group, Inc. This guarantee does not apply to sales made by dealers or distributors.
The Nautilus Group, Inc.
1400 N.E. 136th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684
Bowflex

PN 10204AA

(0503)

and the Bowflex Logo
istered trademarks
© 2003 The Nautilus Group, tnc.

of Nautilus, Inc., a NYSEqisted
WA98684

company



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