How to Use Your Machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Workout Bench

1) Lock the Seat and Bench into the flat position.

Your Bowflex® Elite™ home gym has a number of seat

2) Remove all Power Rod® resistance and then

bind the Power Rods® with the rod binding strap.

and bench positions: flat bench forward, flat bench back,

 

 

 

45° incline and free-sliding seat extension.

3) Ensure that the Leg Extension Lock-out Pin is

To adjust the seat, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, then

installed. (Refer to page A-9 for instructions.)

slide the seat to one of the three locking holes on the

4) Remove the Seat Rail Knob from the seat rail.

Seat Rail.

5) Tilt the bench toward the Power Rods®.

Release the Seat Rail Knob to secure when finished.

 

 

 

Removing the Bench:

6) While holding the Rear Leg with one hand,

disengage the seat Rail Pull Pin to allow the Rear

 

 

 

The Bench easily attaches and releases from the Seat. To

Leg to fold against the Seat Rail. (See figure 8b on

attach the Bench, insert the half hinge on the end of the

page A-7.)

Bench into the half hinge on the seat. To remove the

7) Secure the bench by inserting the Seat Rail

Bench, lift up on the long portion and pull away from

Knob into the hole in the side of the Seat Rail

seat.

 

Bracket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flat Bench:

 

 

Maintenance and Care of Your

The Flat bench position is used for

 

 

Bowflex® EliteHome Gym

most exercises. You may lock the bench

 

 

Inspect your machine for any worn

into a Back (closest to Power Rods®) or

 

 

 

 

or loose components prior to use.

Forward (furthest from Power Rods®)

 

 

 

 

Tighten or replace any worn or loose

position to accommodate height/reach

 

 

 

 

components prior to use. Pay close

needs.

 

 

 

 

attention to cables, or belts and their

 

 

 

 

45° Incline Bench:

 

 

connections.

Start with a flat bench, following the

 

 

Clean the bench with a non-abrasive

above instructions to release and move

 

 

household cleanser after each use. This

the seat and bench. Lift the bench while

 

 

will keep it looking new. Do not use

sliding the seat toward the Power Rods®

 

 

automotive cleaner, which can make the

until the bench back is resting against

 

 

bench too “slick.”

the Lat Tower.

 

 

Review all warning notices. The

 

 

 

 

Leg Extension:

 

 

safety and integrity designed into a

 

 

machine can only be maintained when

Refer to page A-12 of the Assembly

 

 

 

 

the equipment is regularly examined

 

 

Manual for instructions on installing the Leg Extension

 

for damage and repaired. It is the sole responsibility

Seat.

of the owner to ensure that regular maintenance is

 

 

 

Free-Sliding Seat:

performed. Worn or damaged components shall be

Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, give it

replaced immediately or the equipment removed from

service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer

half a turn and release to place the Seat in a “free sliding”

supplied components shall be used to maintain/repair

position for Aerobic Rowing.

the equipment.

 

 

 

Storing Your Bowflex® EliteHome Gym

If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex®

 

 

 

Elite™ home gym, please call our Customer Service

Folding your Bowflex® Elite™ home gym for storage is

Department at 1-800-605-3369 or by mail at:

easy.

1400 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.

 

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Bowflex ElitePlus manual Removing the Bench, Flat Bench, Incline Bench, Leg Extension, Free-Sliding Seat