Page 2 - BOLT LENGTH RULER:; Bolt Length Ruler; BOLT LENGTH; Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
IMPORTANT NOTES Please note: Tools Required for Assembly * Thank you for purchasing the LIFE FITNESS 8500 MULTI-GYM. Please read these instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference. This product must be assembled on a flat, levelsurface to assure its proper function. * Rubber mallet or ...
Page 3 - PARTS LIST
3 PART # 661710367798026625502662420266243026622903662300366235036624502662250366209036691803669240266237026662203666230366283026275302652340167652036765303676990367680036767903676900367697026769803677210267688036768503676920368672036872502677100367701026871702676830367707036772201677230167649016773...
Page 4 - FIGURE 1
4 STEP 1: FIGURE 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • LOOSELY assemble the LEG WEIGHT STACK BASE (23) and the PRESS WEIGHT STACK BASE (24) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 1. • Apply two NON-SKID STRIPS (61) to the BASE (25) as sh...
Page 5 - FIGURE 2
STEP 2: FIGURE 2 5 • LOOSELY assemble the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (95) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 2. • LOOSELY assemble the REAR UPRIGHT (1) to the BASE (25) using one 1/2 X 3” BOLT (94), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85) a...
Page 6 - FIGURE 3
STEP 3: FIGURE 3 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • SECURELY assemble the FLOATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the SEAT SUPPORT (12) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86) as shown in FIGURE 3. • SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (6...
Page 7 - FIGURE 4
7 STEP 4: FIGURE 4 • SECURELY assemble the BEARING HOUSING (10) and the CENTER PULLEY BRACKET (27) to the FRONT UPRIGHT (29) using two 1/2 X 4” BOLTS (96) and two 1/2” LOW HEIGHT LOCK NUTS (86). • SECURELY assemble a 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (62) to the to the RIGHT & LEFT PEC ARM (6 & 7). Se...
Page 8 - FIGURE 5
STEP 5: 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 • SECURELY assemble one 3/8 X 2-3/4” SPRING PIN (62) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) as shown in FIGURE 5. FIGURE 5 • Assemble one U-PIN (52) to the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) using one 1/2” PAL NUT (73). • Slide one 4” VINYL SLEEVE (59) onto the U-PIN (52) as shown i...
Page 9 - FIGURE 6
9 STEP 6: FIGURE 6 • SECURELY assemble the PRESS BASE (38) to the BASE (25) using two 1/2 X 3” BOLTS (94), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85), and to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using one 1/2 X 3” BOLT (94), one 1/2” WASHER (84), and one 1/2” LOCK NUT(85) as shown in FIGURE 6. • Assemble th...
Page 10 - FIGURE 7
STEP 7: FIGURE 7 10 • SECURELY assemble the PRESS FRAME (37) to the PRESS BASE (38) using one 1/2” X 3” BOLT (94), two 3/8 X 3” COUNTERSUNK BOLTS (115), one 4-1/2” X 8” PLATE (57), two 1/2” WASHERS (84), two 3/8” WASHERS (80), one 1/2” LOCK NUT (85), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Make sure 3/8...
Page 11 - FIGURE 8
STEP 8: FIGURE 8 11 • Slide two HINGE TABS (76) onto the WOLFF SLEEVE (14) and SECURELY attach PRESS SEAT PAD (100) using two 3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLTS (88) and two 3/8” WASHERS (80). (NOTE: The “hinge” part of the HINGE TAB (76) should face upward as shown in FIGURE 8.) • Slide the RIGHT BACK PAD ANGLE (5...
Page 12 - FIGURE 9
12 STEP 9: FIGURE 9 • LOOSELY assemble the PRESS ARM ADJUST (36) to the REAR UPRIGHT (1) using two 1” PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS (49), four 3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and four 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82). (NOTE: Assemble PILLOW BLOCKS (49) so the set screws are on the outside, this will all...
Page 20 - tighten the SHAFT
STEP 20: FIGURE 20 20 • Slide the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) and LEG GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (21) over their respective GUIDE RODS (19) and SECURELY assemble them to the TOP BOOM (30) using two 1/2 X 3-1/4” BOLTS (91) and two 1/2” LOCK NUTS (85) as shown in FIGURE 20. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1...
Page 23 - LAT
23 STEP 26: STEP 25: FIGURE 25 • Route the LAT CABLE (42) around the pulley in FLOATING PULLEY STOP (11) and the FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET (55) as shown in FIGURE 25. (NOTE: The CABLE CLIPS may need to be loosened.) • SECURELY assemble two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48) into the slots of the BASE (25) using two ...
Page 27 - 4 PRESS CABLE
27 STEP 33: FIGURE 33 • SECURE the ball end of the PRESS CABLE (44) and two 4-1/2” PULLEYS (48) to the SWIVEL PULLEY BRACKET (35) using two 3/8 X 2” BOLTS (89), four 3/8” WASHERS (80), and two 3/8” LOCK NUTS (82) as shown in FIGURE 33. (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pulleys prior to inserting it i...
Page 28 - • Route the threaded end of the PRESS; assemble the pulley; • Route the PRESS CABLE (44) around one
28 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 STEP 34: FIGURE 34 • Route the threaded end of the PRESS CABLE (44) around one 4-1/2” PULLEY(48) and SECURELY assemble the pulley to the front slot of the PRESS ARM AD-JUST (36) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT(90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69),and one 3/8” LOCK N...
Page 29 - SECURE
STEP 36: 29 FIGURE 36 • SECURE the PRESS CABLE (44) and one 4-1/2” PULLEY (48) to the PRESS GUIDE ROD SUPPORT (20) using one 3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT (90), two 3/8” FLANGE SPACERS (69), one 2-7/8 X 2-1/4” CABLE CLIP (116) and one 3/8” LOCK NUT (82) as shown in FIGURE 36. (NOTE: Loop the cable around the pu...