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AVALANCHE4 MULTI-GYM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
AVALANCHE4 Multi Gym, 150lb
MG-AVALANCHE4
Overall Dimensions: 94.5" L x 48" W x 82.25" H
March 14, 2006
Specifications
Weight = 531.5 lbs
Packed in 7 Boxes
Box 1 = 23.5" x 20.5" x 7.5"
= 2.09 ft
3
= 67 lbs
Box 2 = 55.5" x 18" x 13.5"
= 7.80 ft
3
= 105.5 lbs
Box 3 = 52.75" x 40" x 6.5"
= 7.94 ft
3
= 84 lbs
Box 4 = 80" x 36" x 7"
= 11.67 ft
3
= 125 lbs
Box 5, 6 & 7
= 11.75" x 5.25" x 5.25"
= 0.187 ft
3
= 50 lbs (each)
2
Item
Description ........................... Qty .... Bag #
AU
Top Beam Cable ...................... 1 .........1
AV
Lower Cable ............................. 1 .........1
Item
Description ........................... Qty .... Box #
1
Base ........................................ 1 .........4
2
Rear Upright ............................. 1 .........4
3
Lower Press Arm Support ........ 1 .........1
4
Lower Press Arm ..................... 1 .........1
5
Press Arm Outer Tube .............. 1 .........2
6
Main Upright ............................. 1 .........4
7
Upright to Base Bracket ........... 2 .........1
8
Upper Guide Rod Support. ....... 1 .........3
9
Weight Stack Support ............... 1 .........1
10
Seat Support Assy ................... 1 .........2
11
Selector Pin ............................. 1 ..... Bag 1
16
Leg Extension Assy .................. 1 .........2
17
Top Bracket ............................. 2 .........2
19
Press Arm Adjustment Tube ..... 1 .........2
20
Press Arm ................................ 1 .........3
21
Back Rest Support ................... 1 .........1
22
Low Row Pulley Bracket ........... 1 .........4
Parts list
Item
Description .............................. Qty .... Box #
23
Left Swing Arm ............................ 1 ....... 3
24
Right Swing Arm.......................... 1 ....... 3
25
Arm Support ................................ 1 ....... 3
26
Guide Rod ................................... 2 ....... 4
27
Top Bracket Spacer 5/8" x 4" ...... 1 .... Bag 1
28
Knee Roller Support .................... 1 ....... 1
29
Low Row Calf Raise Attach. ........ 1 ....... 1
30
Top Pulley Spacer 5/8" x 1-11/16" .... 2 .... Bag 1
32
Weight Stack Selector Rod Assem. ... 1 ....... 1
33
Cable Retainer ............................ 4 ....... 1
34
Pulley Bracket (4- 9/16") .............. 2 ....... 1
35
Lat Bar Hooks (L&R) ................... 2 ....... 1
36
18" Straight Bar ........................... 1 ....... 3
37
48" Lat Bar .................................. 1 ....... 3
38
Weight Stack Plate ...................... 15 ......
3x50#
39
Foam Rollers ............................... 4 ....... 3
40
Foam Rollers 5 inch ..................... 2 ....... 3
41
Back Rest Small .......................... 1 ....... 3
42
Back Rest Large ......................... 1 ....... 3
43
Seat Pad ..................................... 1 ....... 3
44
Leg Extension Roller Tube ........... 1 ....... 1
45
Weight Stack Shroud ................... 1 ....... 4
46
Wt. Stack Front Shroud R&L ........ 2 ....... 4
IMPORTANT - Please record the product's
Lot No.'s (found on the box label) onto
the warranty form for your records.
3
Item
Description .............................. Qty . Bag #
AA
1/2" thk spacer .......................... 40 ...... 2
AB
1-1/2" Plastic Cap - Sq Internal .. 1 ......... 4
AC
2" Plastic Cap - Sq Internal ........ 13 ....... 4
AD
2"x 4" Plas. Cap - Rect Intern ..... 2 ......... 4
AF
Foam Roller Caps ..................... 6 ......... 4
AG
Rubber Cushion 10-1/4" ............ 1 ......... 1
AH
Rubber Cushion 3/4"thk 2" ......... 2 ......... 1
AI
Plastic Rod Support .................. 1 ......... 1
AJ
3-1/2" Pulley .............................. 17 ....... 3
AK
22" Chain .................................. 1 ......... 1
AM
Ankle Cuff .................................. 1 ......... 1
AN
Rubber Grip 5" x 1-1/4" .............. 6 ......... 4
AO
Rubber Grip 8-1/2" .................... 4 ......... 4
AP
Rubber Spacer 3/8"thk 2" .......... 2 ......... 1
AQ
Edge Trim 20-1/4" ..................... 1 ......... 4
AR
Edge Trim 36" ........................... 2 ......... 4
Parts List (cont.)
Item
Description ...............................Qty Bag #
A
3/8" x 1" Bolt ............................. 6 ...... 2
B
3/8" x 1-1/4" Bolt....................... 1 ...... 2
D
3/8" x 1-3/4" Bolt....................... 6 ...... 2
E
3/8" x 2-1/2" Bolt....................... 1 ...... 2
F
3/8" x 3" Bolt ............................. 7 ...... 2
G
3/8" x 3-3/4" Bolt....................... 2 ...... 2
H
3/8" x 5" Bolt ............................ 16 ..... 2
I
3/8" x 5-1/2" Bolt....................... 5 ...... 2
J
3/8" x 6" Bolt ............................. 1 ...... 2
K
3/8" Locknut Thin ...................... 3 ...... 2
L
3/8" Locknut ............................ 38 ..... 2
M
3/8" Plate Washer ................... 40 ..... 2
N
1/4" x 2-1/2" Bolt....................... 4 ...... 2
O
1/4" Acorn Nut .......................... 4 ...... 2
P
1/2" x 4" Bolt ............................. 1 ...... 2
Q
1/2" x 5" Bolt ............................. 1 ...... 2
R
1/2" x 5-1/2" Bolt....................... 1 ...... 2
S
1/2" x 6" Bolt ............................. 1 ...... 2
T
1/2" Locknut ............................. 4 ...... 2
V
3/4" x 5-1/2" Bolt....................... 1 ...... 2
W
3/4" Locknut ............................. 1 ...... 2
X
3/8" x 5/8" Flat Head Bolt .......... 2 ...... 1
Y
3/8" x 4-1/2" Bolt....................... 2 ...... 2
Items on this page are contained in
bags packed in Box #1.
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2
1
10
37
43
42
41
39
40
35
36
21
24
23
34
27
22
28
6
25
29
3
4
5
7
33
AG
AH
32
38
26
AI
19
8
17
20
16
30
44
11
9
45
46 R
46 L
5
1
2
6
28
22
29
7
8
17
27
H
H
M
L
TYPICAL UNLESS
NOTED
ONLY WHERE
SHOWN
I
H
H
F
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
1. Attach the
Rear Upright (2)
to the
Base(1)
.
2. Attach the
Main Upright(6)
to the
Base(1)
using the
Upright to Base Brackets(7)
.
3.
Install the
Top Brackets(17)
& the
Upper
Guide Rod Support(8)
to the
Main Upright(6)
& the
Rear Upright(2)
. Do not tighten the three
(3) bolts
(I)
holding the
Upper Guide Rod
Support(8)
until the Weight Stack has been
installed.
4. Attach the
Knee Roller Support(28)
to the
Main Upright(6)
.
5. Remove the 5/8" Locknut from the shoulder bolt in the
Base(1)
, position the
Low Row Pulley Bracket(22)
over the shoulder bolt and replace the Locknut.
Do not over tighten the Locknut
.
6. Attach the
Low Row Calf Raise Attachment(29)
to the
Base(1)
.
NOTE: THE LOW ROW CALF RAISE ATTACHMENT CAN BE CONNECTED TO BASE IN THIS STEP
OR CAN BE CONNECTED AT A LATER TIME, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL WORKING SPACE.
7. Insert
plastic caps(AC & AD)
where shown.
AD
6
10
1
16
AC
AC
AC
E
L
M
F
ONLY WHERE
SHOWN
TYPICAL UNLESS
NOTED
F
8. Attach the
Leg Extension Assembly (16)
to the
Base(1)
.
9. Attach the
Seat Support Assembly(10)
to the
Main Upright(6)
&
Leg Extension Assembly(16)
.
10. Insert
plastic caps(AC)
where shown.
6
7
11. Place
Weight Stack Support(9), Rubber Cushion 10-1/4"(AG)
& two(2)
Rubber Cushions 3/4"thk x
2"(AH)
over holes in the base of the
Rear Upright(2)
and slide both
Guide Rods(26)
into them.
NOTE:
For
improved performance, we recommend you apply a silicone lubricant to the guide rods prior to their installation.
12 . Leaning the
Guide Rods(26)
toward you, slide the fifteen(15)
Weight Stack Plates(38)
onto
Guide
Rods(26)
.
13. Slide the
Weight Stack Selector Rod Assembly(32)
over the
Guide Rods(26)
and onto the
Weight Stack
Plates(38)
.
14. Slide the
Plastic Rod Support(AI)
onto
Guide Rods(26)
and bolt to the
Upper Guide Rod Support(8)
.
Tighten the three (3) bolts holding the
Upper Guide Rod Support(8)
which were previously left loose on Pg 5.
15. Install
Edge Trim 20-1/4"(AQ)
on
Weight Stack Shroud(45)
& two(2)
Edge Trims 36"(AR)
on
Wt. Stack
Front Shrouds R&L(46)
.
16. Bolt
Weight Stack Shroud(45)
and
Wt. Stack Front Shrouds R&L(46)
to
Rear Upright(2)
using bolting
shown. Install
2" Plastic Cap(AC)
where shown.
AG
AH
2
26
38
32
AI
8
X
9
AQ
AR
45
46
R
46
L
AC
N
O
4 PLACES
4 PLACES
8
17.Attach the
Lower Press Arm Support(3)
to the
Base(1)
.
18. Attach the
Lower Press Arm(4)
to the
Rear Upright(2)
.
19. Slide the
Press Arm Adjustment Tube(19)
into the
Press Arm Outer Tube(5)
. Attach the
Press Arm Outer Tube(5)
to the
Lower Press
Arm(4)
.
20. Attach the
Press Arm(20)
to the
Rear
Upright(2)
.
21. Attach the
Press Arm
Adjustment Tube(19)
to the
Press Arm(20)
.
22. Insert
plastic caps(AC)
where shown.
23. With the Press Arm at its lowest position,
screw the pop pin internals which are attached
to the end of the press arm cable into pop pin
outer sleeve on the
Press Arm Outer
Tube(5)
and tighten securely. Position the
threaded part of the cable into the slot of the
cable retainer which is attached to the
Press
Arm Outer Tube(5)
; the two jam nuts must
stradle the cable retainer. Remove any slack
from the steel cable to the pop pin and tighten
the two jam nuts against the cable retainer.
3
1
4
2
19
5
20
AC
V
W
R
T
S
H
M
L
P
BOTH SIDES
POP PIN
CABLE
RETAINER
JAM NUTS
PRESS ARM
CABLE
5
NOTE: Do NOT over tighten bolted connections
where bronze bushings are used.
AC
AC
24. Install the
Arm Support(25), Pulley(AJ)
and six(6)
1/2" thk spacers(AA)
between the
Top
Brackets(17)
. Install the
plastic cap(AB)
where shown.
25. Remove the two(2) 5/8" Locknuts from the shoulder bolts in the
Arm Support(25)
, position the
Left & Right Swing Arms(23 & 24)
over the shoulder bolts and replace the Locknut.
Do not over
tighten the Locknut
.
25
17
24
23
AJ
AA
AB
Q
H
L
T
9
10
AU
AV
35
35
34
33
AJ
H
D
D
AA
L
TYPICAL UNLESS
NOTED
M
30
TYPICAL
Y
R
ONLY WHERE
SHOWN
L
AD
AA
AA
BOTH SIDES
26. Install the
Top Cable(AU)
starting at the front. Take care to
keep the cable in the pulley
grooves. Do not connect to the
Selector Rod Assy(32)
until the
Lower Cable(AV)
has been
installed.
27.After installing the
Lower
Cable(AV)
, see page 11,
connect
Top Cable(AU)
and
Lower Cable(AV)
using two
Pulley Brackets(34)
.
32
G
AA
If a Multi-Gym Leg Press Option or Pivot
Leg Press Option is being installed,
cable(AV) must be replaced with
cable(AA) which is included in the Leg
Press Option Kit or Pivot Leg Press
Option Kit for MG-AVALANCHE.
ATTENTION!
K
11
28. Install the
Lower Cable(AV)
starting at the
Low Row Pulley
Bracket(22)
.
29. Complete the installation of
the
Top Cable(AU)
by threading
the end of the cable into the
Weight Stack Selector Rod
Assembly(32)
until slackness in
the cables is removed. Tighten
the jam nut against the Weight
Stack Selector Rod Assembly.
Periodic cable tightening may be
required.
22
AA
L
M
ONLY WHERE
SHOWN
25
I
H
K
L
F
B
AA
AJ
TYPICAL
AA
D
While the hollow bolt provides approximately 1-1/4" adjustment, 3/8" thick
Rubber Spacers 3/8"thk x 2"(AP)
have been provided to give further
cable adjustment. These spacers can be used by themselves or in
addition to
Rubber Cushions 3/4"thk x 2"(AH)
which were installed on
Page 7.
32
Jam Nut
AV
AU
AV
11
12
30. Attach the
Back Rest Small(41)
to the
Back Rest Support(21)
then attach them to the
Main Upright(6)
making sure that the back adjustment tab is positioned in the main upright openings.
31. Attach the
Back Rest Large(42)
and the
Seat Pad(43)
to the
Seat Support Assy(10)
.
32. Select the location for the
Leg Extension Roller Tube(44)
. Slide on all
Foam Rollers(39)
and
Foam Rollers
5"(40)
. Insert the
Foam Roller Caps(AF)
.
33. Slide on the
Rubber Grips(AN & AO)
where shown. Grips slide on easiest when a solution of soapy water
is first applied to the bar. This will dry in a short time and causes no damage to the machine. Do NOT use any other
lubricant.
NOTE: Make certain that all cables are properly positioned on/around pulleys before use and that all
nuts have been tightened.
21
37
36
39
40
41
42
43
AO
AO
AO
AO
AN
AN
AN
AN
AF
AF
AF
AF
A
A
44
6
J
10
40
L
Cables are a consumable and must be treated as such. As a minimum, an annual inspection must
be performed on all cable ends and full lengths. A cable must be replaced immediately if broken
exposed wires and/or a break in cable coating are found.
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