Bowflex Power Pro Assembly Manual Rev 3.0 Feb 2003

Please Keep for Your Records What Is Covered

Warranties Do Not Cover

Bowflex, 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.

• A Bowflex purchased 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.

Bowflex Power Pro The Bowflex patented Power Rod resistance is covered by a No-Time-Limit Warranty. The Bowflex Power Pro is warrantied to the original purchaser for five (5) years. This five year warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship of the Bowflex Power Pro. The warranty does not cover commercial use or misuse & abuse by the consumer. To make this warranty effective, you must completely fill out the owner registration card and return it to Bowflex, 1400 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684 within thirty (30) days of your purchase of the Bowflex. Bowflex Motivator The Bowflex patented Power Rod resistance is covered by a No-Time-Limit Warranty. The Bowflex Motivator is warrantied to the original purchaser for two (2) years. This two year warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship of the Bowflex Motivator except for the vinyl covering on the bench. The vinyl covering on the bench is warrantied for 90 days. The warranty does not cover commercial use or misuse & abuse by the consumer. To make this warranty effective, you must completely fill out the owner registration card and return it to Bowflex, 1400 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684 within thirty (30) days of your purchase of the Bowflex.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. What We Will Do Bowflex, Inc. will repair any Bowflex that proves to be a defect in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, Bowflex, Inc. at its option, will either replace your Bowflex or refund your purchase price. How To Get Service Simply return the defective part at your expense to Bowflex, Inc. at 1400 NE 136 th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98661 with an explanation of the problem. For information, you may contact a service representative at 1-800-2693539 or write us at the above address, Attention Warranty. Adequate protective packaging of the defective parts or unit and cost of shipping to the above address are your responsibility. The repaired part or unit will be returned to you at the company's expense. How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Table of Contents Bowflex Power Pro ... 4-10 Part Reference and Size Guide ... 4 PowerPro Reference Guide ... 5 Assembly Instructions ... 6-10 Leg Extension Attachment ... 11-13 Part Reference and Size Guide ... 11 Assembly Instructions ... 12-13 Chest Bar Attachment ... 14-17 Assembly Instructions ... 15-17 Lat Pulldown Attachment ... 18-22 Part Reference and Size Guide ... 18 Assembly Instructions ... 19-22 Squat Attachment ... 23-24 Assembly Instructions ... 23 Exercise Instructions ... 23-24 Foot Harness Attachment ... 25-26 Assembly Instructions ... 25-26 Additional Power Rods ... 27 Assembly Instructions ... 27 Please check to make sure all parts are included. If you are missing any part, please call a customer service representative at 1-800-269-3539.

Power Pro Assembly Instructions Before you begin, you will need a 9/16" wrench, a 7/16" wrench, a 1/2" open end wrench, a crescent wrench (to hold the bolt while tightening with other), a rubber mallet (for step #5) and a phillips head (+) screw driver. Please follow these assembly instructions carefully. If you experience any difficulty, please call a Bowflex customer service representative and ask for assistance. 1-800-269-3539.

Bowflex Power Pro Parts Reference Guide Name: 1/4" Washer Part #: 90156 Quantity: 1

Name: 3/8" Flat Washer Part #: 90138 Quantity: 8

Name: 5/16" Flat Washer Part #: 80106 Quantity: 2

Name: #12 x 3/4” Self Tapping Screw (the medium-sized screw) Part #: 90194 Quantity: 4

Name: #10 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw (smallest screw) Part #: 90208 Quantity: 4

Name: 1/4" x 2" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90147 Quantity: 2

Name: #14 x 3/4” Wood Screw (largest-sized screw) Part #: 90151 Quantity: 2

Name: 3/8" x 3/4" Square Head Bolt Part #: 80165 Quantity: 10

Name: 3/8" x 4" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90137 Quantity: 1

Name: 3/8" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90193 Quantity: 1 Name: 1/4" Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 90204 Quantity: 2 Name: Bolt Keeper, Rear Leg Part #: 95306 Quantity: 2 Name: 3/8" Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 90196 Quantity: 10

Name: 5/16" x 7/8" Tap Bolt Part #: 90206 Quantity: 2

Name: Pivot Bracket Part #: 95302 Quantity: 1

Name: Bolt Keeper, Pivot Bracket Part #: 95303 Quantity: 2

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BOWFLEX POWER PRO

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.

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Parts Reference Guide

Rod Cap Power Rods

Incline Support Bracket

Hook

Bench

Cable Bench Cup (Not Visible, under Bench)

Rod Box Vertical Mainframe

Seat Pulley Seat Rail

Non Skid Pads

U-Bar

Main Frame Seat Adjustment Lock End Cap Pivot Bracket (Not Visible)

3" End Cap

Hand Grip Ankle Cuff

Standing Platform

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Riser Support Bracket

1" Threaded Knob

Rear Bench Leg

Assembling the Power Pro

Step 1: Locate the Rear Leg and Seat Rail. 1a. Take two 3/8” x 3/4” square head bolts and place them through holes on the Rear Leg Bolt Keeper. Take that assembly and slide it into the Seat Rail channel, starting on the end closest to the warning label. Make sure to line up the end of the bolt keeper with the end of the rail. Repeat for the other bolt keeper.

Components for this assembly are in Boxes 2 and 3 Seat Rail Channel Rear Leg Bolt Keeper (marked with an R)

1a.

Once you have both bolt keepers in place, install the Rear Leg – place four 3/8” washers and tighten a 3/8” nylon locknut on to each of the bolts.

Riser Bracket

Please use caution when inserting the bolt keeper. Edges may be sharp. 1b. Next, take two 3/8” x 3/4” square head bolts and slide one into each side of the Seat Rail channel from the opposite end. Locate the Riser Bracket and attach it to the Seat Rail with the two square head bolts. Wait to tighten bolts with a wrench until after Step 1c. 1c. Now, locate the bolt keeper for the pivot bracket and two 3/8” x 3/4” square head bolts. Install the bolts into the bolt keeper. Slide them into the Seat Rail Channel making sure the keeper is flush with the end of the Seat Rail. Repeat for the other bolt keeper. Locate the Pivot Bracket and Pulley Frame. Snap the Pivot Bracket between the screw heads on the Pulley Frame.

Seat Rail

Connect to Pivot Bracket

Seat Rail Channel Make flush with the end of rail

1b.

Pivot Bracket

Pulley Frame

Install the rail so the four bolts at the front of the rail Edge of Seat Rail MUST be 1c. slide through the four holes in the pivot bracket. flush with edge of Pivot Bracket. Use 3/8” washers and 3/8” nylon lock nuts to Place four bolts in Pivot Bracket. secure the rail. IMPORTANT: Place Seat Rail so that the end of the rail is flush with the edge of the Pivot Bracket. Connect the bottom of the Riser Bracket to the standing platform with the 1" Knob. See example 1c.

1" Knob

NOTE: You may need to pull up on Pivot Bracket the standing platform, near the hole, Standing Platform in order to get the screw to thread into the hole. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Pivot Bracket is between the two screws under the main frame before tightening Seat Rail to Pivot Bracket.

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NOTE: Each time you remove and reinstall the knob make sure it is completely fastened.

Step 2:

Components for this assembly are in Boxes 2 and 3

Locate Seat and Bench and separate from one another. They are connected by a Quick Release Hinge. See illustration 2a at right. 2a.

2b. The seat slides onto the Seat Rail by aligning the wheels on the Seat with the channels along the sides of the Seat Rail. Pull out the Seat Locking Pin in order to slide the Seat on. Seat Pin locks Seat into position. Pulling pin out and turning counterclockwise one quarter turn allows Seat to slide freely. After you have installed the Seat, you can install the two End Caps at the ends of the Seat Rail. Secure them with the #10 Screws. (smallest screws) If the screws are not going in, you can use soap or other lubricant on the screw threads.

Bench

Seat

Quick Release Hinge

End Cap

2b.

Seat Rail Slide Seat onto Seat Rail

Note: If you purchased a CHEST BAR attachment, do not install the u-bar as shown in step 3. Instead, go now to page 16, step 5, of the chest bar assembly instructions.

End Cap #10 Screw

Step 3:

Side Channels

Seat Lock Pin (Pull Out)

Components for this assembly are in Boxes 2 and 3

Locate the U-Bar. Insert U-Bar into the openings of the Main Frame and secure with two 1/4" x 2" Hex Head Bolts and two 1/4" Nylon Lock Nuts. Leave loose until Step 4.

U-Bar

Note: Do not unwrap Pulleys and Cables until you are finished with full assembly.

1/4" x 2" Hex Head Bolts

1/4" Nylon Lock Nut

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Step 4:

Components for this assembly are in Box 2

Locate the Vertical Mainframe. Attach U-Bar portion of Pulley Frame to the Vertical Main Frame with the 3/8" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolt. Use the 3/8" x 4" Hex Head Bolt to secure the lower portion of the Pulley Frame. Tighten securely. Tighten U-Bar securely. Note: It is best to tighten both top & bottom bolts at the same time evenly. Do not overtighten.

Vertical Main Frame

3/8" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Screw

3/8" x 4" Hex Head Screw

Step 5: Locate the Power Rod Pack. Slide Power Rod Pack onto top of Vertical Main Frame. For easy installment, use a rubber mallet to tap rod box securely into Vertical Main Frame. Be sure that holes on each side line up. Secure the two parts together by tightening four of the #12 Screws through the four holes (two on each side) of the Power Rod Pack. Note: If the screws do not go in easily, use soap or other lubricant in screw threads. 5a.

Components for this assembly are in Box 1

Power Rod Pack

Vertical Main Frame

#12 Screw

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Step 6:

Components for this assembly are in Box 2

Now locate the Bench. Turn Bench upside down. Place the Bench Cup between the two hinges. Secure with a #14 Screw.

#14 Screw Bench Cup

Step 7: Now locate the Incline Support Bracket. 7a. Place Bracket on Bench as shown. Insert Tap Bolts with 5/16" Flat Washer through Bracket and hand tighten. Do not tighten with a wrench yet. Bracket needs to be adjusted to rest properly against the top of the Vertical Main Frame.

7a.

Tap Bolt Incline Support Bracket 5/16" Flat Washer

7b. To check for proper adjustment, attach the Bench to the Seat. (They connect by a Quick Release Hinge.) Lock Seat Pin into the fourth hole of the side channel of the Seat Rail. Adjust Bracket position so that contact is made with top of Rod Pack as pictured.

1/4" washer

5/16" Flat Washer Tap Bolt

After Bracket has been adjusted, tighten securely with a 1/2" open end wrench. 7b. 7c. Next, remove bench and insert and tighten a #14 screw into center notch of the bracket as shown below. There is no pre-drilled hole for this.

Incline Support Bracket sits properly against Vertical Main Frame.

SAFETY NOTE: Double check to make sure bench is stable in the incline position.

Before using the bench make sure all three screws are in place and securely tightened

1/4" Washer #14 Screw

Pull Pin out and turn clockwise, one quarter turn to lock Seat into position.

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Step 8:

Components for this assembly are in Box 2

Place Bench onto the Bowflex. Unwrap Cables and Pulleys. Locate Nonskid Pads. Remove paper backing to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere Nonskid Pads to Pulley Frame as shown. Note: If you installed a CHEST BAR Attachment, please go to page 16, step 8.

Place Nonskid Pads here (facing top)

Hook Hand-Grips into place by inserting D-Ring into Snap Hook on end of cables.

Cable

D-Ring

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Bowflex Leg Extension Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the Leg Extension Attachment The machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be Assembly Instructions included.

Thank you for choosing the Bowflex Leg Extension Attachment. This attachment comes complete in one box, with everything you need to assemble your new accessory. Before you begin, you will need a crescent wrench, a 5/16" open end wrench. (It is helpful to have the crescent wrench to hold one end of a bolt while tightening with the other). Please follow these assembly instructions carefully. If you experience any difficulty, please call a Bowflex customer service representative for assistance at 1-800-269-3539. Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Leg Extension Attachment

Box Contents 1 Leg Extension Main Frame (with pre-attached pulleys (2) and left & right brackets.) 1 Leg Extension Pivot Arm 1 Leg Extension Foot 1 Seat (with four “L” brackets attached) 3 Metal Tubes 6 Foam Pads 2 68" Cable 1 Parts/Bolt Bag (See parts & bolt bag identification page)

Name: 1/4" L Pin Part #: 90268 Quantity: 1

Name: 3/4” End Cap Part #: 90218 Quantity: 6

Name: 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 80105 Quantity: 4 Name: 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90252 Quantity: 4

Name: Rubber Bumper Bolt Part #: 80151 Quantity: 1

Name: M10 Allen Head Bolt Part #: 90237 Quantity: 1

Name: Allen Wrench Part #: 90238 Quantity: 1

Name: M10 Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 90236 Quantity: 1

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Installing the Leg Extension Attachment

Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Leg Extension Attachment

Step 1:

Step 2:

Rotate Pivot Arm Bracket as indicated.

Secure Pivot Arm Bracket by inserting one 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt through indicated hole on Bracket and tighten with one 5/16" Lock Nut. Check pre-placed bolt, tighten if necessary. Insert Leg Extension Foot into Leg Extension Main Frame as indicated. Insert one 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt through hole and tighten with one 5/16" Lock Nut.

Leg Extension Foot

Pre-placed Bolt

5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt

Step 3:

Step 4:

Locate Seat. Align “L” brackets on bottom of Seat with holes located on Leg Extension Main Frame as indicated. Use two 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolts to secure Seat to Main Frame. Insert and tighten with two 5/16" Lock Nuts.

Locate Pivot Arm. Insert metal tubes through large holes at each end of Pivot Arm. IMPORTANT! Tighten pre-placed 1/4" x 3/4" Machine Screw into nut underneath top of Pivot Arm. BUT DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolt

Pivot Arm Top

Tighten pre-placed 1/4" x 3/4" Machine Screw. Rubber Bumper w/ Bolt.

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Bottom

End Cap

Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Leg Extension Attachment

Pivot Arm

Step 5: Insert metal tube through large holes on Pivot Arm Bracket. Slide on Foam Pads and secure with End Caps as indicated. Attach Pivot Arm Assembly to Pivot Arm Bracket with one M10 Allen Head Bolt. (Tighten with an allen wrench). Secure with M10 lock nut. Important! Do not overtighten. Tighten so that Pivot Arm Assembly does not have excessive side to side movement, but still pivots smoothly.

End Cap

Step 6: Attach Leg Extension to Bowflex by sliding Bench forward, then placing Leg Extension Bracket onto end of Seat Rail. Secure by inserting the “L” Pin through the two holes on Leg Extension Bracket. Make sure Pulleys are facing as shown. Thread cable through Pulley and Hook Loop around metal tube on each side as indicated below. Slide Foam Pads onto metal tube and insert End Caps. Use Snap Hook to fasten Leg Extension Cables to Bowflex Cables.

“L” Pin

Pulleys End Cap To leave Leg Extension on machine when not in use, unhook Leg Extension Cables from Bowflex Cables.

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Chest Bar Attachment Assembly Instructions

The Chest Bar Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be included.

Thank you for choosing the Bowflex Chest Bar Attachment. This attachment comes complete in one box, with everything you need to assemble your new accessory. Before you begin, you will need a crescent wrench, a 9/16" and a 7/16" open end wrench. (It is helpful to have the crescent wrench to hold one end of a bolt while tightening with the other). Please follow these assembly instructions carefully. If you experience any difficulty, please call a Bowflex customer service representative and ask for assistance at 1-800-269-3539. Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Chest Bar Attachment

Contents of box 1 Chest Bar 2 Non-skid Pads Exercise Instruction Sheet Assembly Instructions

Please check to make sure all parts are included. If you are missing any part, please call a customer service representative at 1-800-269-3539.

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Chest Bar Assembly Instructions

Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Chest Bar Attachment

Step 1: Slide Seat to end of seat rail and lower to flat position.

Step 2:

Vertical Main Frame

Remove indicated bolts going through pulley frame and Vertical Main Frame. Remove the Vertical Main Frame with Rod Pack and set aside.

Remove both top and bottom bolt

Note: Do not lose, these bolts will need to be used in a later step.

Pulley Frame

Step 3: Remove bolts connecting U-Bar to machine base. Note: Do not lose, these bolts will need to be used in a later step. Remove both bolts

Step 4: Remove U-Bar from machine base.

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Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Chest Bar Attachment

Step 5: Position your Chest Bar upright and insert to the machine frame where you just removed the U-Bar.

Step 6: Line up holes on machine and Chest Bar. Using the nuts and bolts that you previously removed in Step Two, attach Chest Bar to machine frame. Tighten securely.

Note: Once you finish installing your chest bar, go back to page 8, step 4 and continue assembling your Bowflex.

Step 7: Replace the Vertical Main Frame with Rod Pack that you removed in step two. Secure with bolts that were set aside.

Step 8: Find existing pulley on U-Bar that you removed. They are connected to frame using a J-Bolt and a Nylon Lock Nut. Remove nut from bolt. When finished simply pull up J-bolt to remove.

Remove Nylon Lock Nut

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Step 9: Replace the J-Bolt and pulley on your new Chest Bar. Simply make sure that open-end of J-Bolt is facing toward the machine. Push bolt down flush with frame and tighten Lock Nut securely to ensure correct performance. Repeat on other side.

Replace Nylon Lock Nut

Step 10: Locate Non-skid pads. Remove paper backing to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere Non-skid Pads to Chest Bar as shown on each side. Place Non-skid Pad here.

Using Your Chest Bar: Adjustment Knobs

The Chest Bar has two positions. 1) Standard Position is the way it came, approximately the same width as the U-Bar that was previously attached to your Power Pro. 2) Extended Position for enhancing your chest and shoulder exercises. To extend your bar, simply untighten the adjustment knobs on the back of the bar and slide chest bar out until it reaches last notch and the adjustment knob “pops” in. Retighten adjustment knob to ensure safe workout. Safety Note: Before using the attachment, make sure that all fasteners are in place and tightened.

Note: Once you finish installing your CHEST BAR Attachment, go back to page 10, step 8 and continue assembling your Bowflex.

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Lat Pulldown Attachment Assembly Instructions

The Lat Pulldown Attachment is an optional attachment. Depending on the machine and accessories you ordered, this attachment may or may not be included.

Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment

Box Contents 1 Cross Bar 1 Main Frame Lower Half 1 Upper Main Frame 2 Main Frame Brackets 1 T-Piece with pulley, and Rest Brackets 2 59" Cables 1 48" Long Bar 1 Parts/Bolt Bag

Name: 3/8" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90278 Quantity: 2

Name: 1/4" x 7" Carriage Bolt Part #: 90227 Quantity: 2

Name: 1/4" Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 90204 Quantity: 2 Name: 3/8" Nylon Lock Nut Part #: 90196 Quantity: 2

Name: 1/4" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolt Part #: 90127 Quantity: 2

Name: 1/4" Wing Nut Part #: 90265 Quantity: 2

Name: #10 Screw Part #: 90208 Quantity: 2

Name: Snap Hook Part #: 50334 Quantity: 2

Name: Plastic Bumper Part #: 98202 Quantity: 1

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Installing The Lat Pulldown Attachment Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment

Step 1: Remove the long portion of the Bench.

Step 2: Place the cross bar so the curved ends are facing downward and they rest on the bottom of the pulley frame.

Cross Bar

Top View Side View

Main Frame (Lower Half)

Step 3: Place the Main Frame Lower Half in between the Vertical Extrusion and the Seat Rail. Make sure the two black plastic bumpers are facing the Vertical Extrusion and the bottom of the Main Frame Lower Half rests in the circular portion of the cross bar.

Vertical Extrusion Seat Rail

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Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment

Step 4: Locate the Main Frame Brackets. Place one bracket over the Main Frame Lower Half – just above the crossbar. Place the other bracket on the Main Frame just below the Power Rod pack.

Main Frame Brackets

Main Frame Brackets Adjustment Screws

Wing Nuts

Long Square Head Bolt 1/4" x 7" Flanges

Step 5: Secure the Main Frame Brackets to your Bowflex by sliding the long Square Head Bolt through the holes on the end of the brackets. Make sure that the bolts’ heads are seated in the square holes. Tighten Wing Nuts onto end of bolts and tighten Adjustment Screws.

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Components for this assembly are in a box labeled Lat Pulldown Attachment

Step 6: Upper Main Frame

Locate Upper Main Frame. Slide upper half onto lower half. Insert the 1/4" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts through holes and tighten with 1/4" Lock Nuts.

1/4" Lock Nuts

1/4" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts

3/8” Nylon Locknut

3/8" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts

Upper Main Frame

"T" Piece

NOTICE: For shipping purposes, the Lat Bar Rest brackets have been turned to the sides. Notice their correct positioning in the diagram to the left. Rotate brackets to their correct positions and tighten nuts before using.

Step 7: Locate the "T" Piece with the attached Pulleys. Insert the "T" into the top end of the Upper Main Frame as pictured. Insert two 3/8" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolts into the two corresponding holes, through the main frame and the "T" Piece. Tighten with the provided Nylon Lock Nuts. Make sure the "T" Piece is level before tightening nuts all the way.

#10 Screw Plastic Bumper

Locate Plastic Bumper and #10 Screw. Place Bumper over Lower and Upper Main Frame connection. Use #10 Screw to hold Bumper in place.

Main Frame Lower Half

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