Bowflex® - Maintenance Tips

Once you receive your Bowflex Ultimate® 2feature, ensure the locking pin for the sliding seat
home gym, it is important that you performis completely disengaged from the rail. It usually
ongoing maintenance on your machine to keep ittakes about ¼ turn. Once the pin is locked into
in top notch condition. Here are some safety tipsthe free slide position, you’ll hear a click
and maintenance tips to consider.confirming proper position.
Upon arrival, you’ll want to thoroughly inspectFor a safe workout area, all attachment cables
the machine. The following guidelines are goodshould be stored when they aren’t in use.
ones to follow so your machine will performThe cables for the Lat Tower have a built-in
properly.storage slot in the upper Lat Tower area. Squat
When the Bowflex® home gym isn’t in use,cables should be stored in a safe place as well.
make sure to disconnect the cables from theStorage of cables reduces the risk of possible
Power Rod® units. Using the “rod bindinginjury and maintains cable form, which means
strap” that is included with your machine, bindthey’ll last longer.
all the rods together. When connecting orThe lat bar should be stored on the lat cross bar
disconnecting the Power Rod® units from theassembly before making resistance changes. If
cables, make sure to stand off to the side andthe lat bar is unsecured and resistance is
not directly above the rods for your own safety.removed, the lat bar could potentially drop to the
After each use of your Bowflex® system,floor and cause possible injury.
clean it with a non-abrasive cleanser. AnyAll pulleys and J bolts should be examined prior to
non-abrasive household cleaner or soap will do fine.using your new machine. Look specifically for
Cleaning the machine after each use will keep itgrooves or thinning of parts greater than 1/16
looking new. One caution: do not use cleansersinch deep. If you feel you need a replacement, call
designed for automotive interiors, for they mayBowflex® immediately for free replacements.
cause surfaces to become too slippery.Likewise, check all handgrips and straps before
Each Bowflex® 2 home gym has D-clips thatusing your machine. If any threads are loose, call
are used to connect attachment cables tothe company and replace them before using your
resistance. Prior to making attachment cablemachine.
changes, remove any resistance on the PowerAll of these simple maintenance and safety tips
Rod® cable. Physical strain during the cablewill ensure you will have an efficient and safe
changing process will be reduced dramatically.workout.
To ensure safe operation of the aerobic rowing