Hammer Strength

Plate Loaded Super Fly

Strength Systems

Assembly Instructions

PL-FLY

1028242-0001 AB

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Chapter 1: Safety

1.1: Safety Information

It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of Life Fitness products to read the owner’s manual and warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel, on proper usage of the equipment.

UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT Life Fitness CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-351-3737.

This equipment is categorized as class S per EN ISO 20957-1. As such this equipment is only intended for commercial, institutional and/or studio facilities. It is not intended for home use. Contact Life Fitness with any questions regarding this classification.

It is recommended that all users of Life Fitness exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to use.

Operating Warnings
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3 Butadiene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  • Life Fitness does not warrant nor guarantee that component parts used in the manufacture of products offered under the Life Fitness brand are latex-free. Users of these products must take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental contact that could lead to an adverse latex reaction.
  • It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper operating procedures of all equipment.
  • This equipment is not intended for use by children. Keep children under the age of 14 away from the machine.
  • Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to have users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.
  • All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while machine is in operation.
Access Control
  • Life Fitness recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.
Installation
  • Life Fitness recommends that all equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize it and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor. See Bolt to Floor Guide for installation procedure.
Proper Usage
  • Do not use any equipment in any way other than as designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that Life Fitness equipment is used properly to avoid injury.
  • Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, STOP EXERCISING and consult your physician.
  • Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.
Inspection
  • DO NOT attempt to use or repair any accessory approved for use with the equipment which appears to be damaged or worn.
  • DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all Life Fitness equipment, use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness .
  • Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when damaged. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult Life Fitness if uncertain).
  • Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace them at the first sign of wear.
  • Maintain labels, name plates and instructional placards. Do not remove labels or instructional placards for any reason. They contain important information. Contact Customer Support to replace any worn, damaged, or unreadable labels or instructional placards and to ensure that you are always using the latest version of labels and instructional placards.
  • Equipment Maintenance - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as to keep your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.
  • Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so. Life Fitness will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if proper arrangements are made.
  • Before use, examine all accessories approved for use with the Life Fitness equipment for damage or wear.
Warnings and Cautions
  • Warning labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if the precautions are not observed.
  • Caution labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or damage to machine if the precautions are not observed.
  • Contact Customer Support Services to replace any worn, damaged, or unreadable labels and to ensure that you are always using the latest version of labels.
Plate Loaded, Free Weight, and Body Weight Systems
  • If the unit is equipped with weight rods, use only Olympic style weight plates (2.0” bore) for training weight. Do not use dumbbells or any means other than those stated to increase weight resistance - See machine specific section for more information.
  • Always utilize weight plate retention devices such as straps, clamps or pins.
  • Only add weight plates up to the load limits of the unit. Make sure all weight plates are completely placed on the weight rod.
  • Never exceed the load rating for any plate loaded station, body weight station, bench or other free weight device; including specific weight rod and band peg limits. See machine specifications for load limit information.
  • Contact a Life Fitness representative with any questions regarding proper weights and loading.

1.2: Product Labels

General Warning

FCC Compliant

Serial Number

1.3: Label Locations

Important: Verify all labels / decals listed are placed on the product and in the location shown. Replace any missing or damaged labels.
Item Description Qty.
1 General Warning 1
2 FCC Compliant 1
3 Serial Number 1
4 Placard - Flip Bumper 1
5 Placard 1

Chapter 2: Assembly

2.1: Component and Hardware List

Frame Components
Item Description Qty.
1 Base Frame Assembly 1
2 Rear Frame Assembly 1
Frame Hardware
Item Description Qty.
1 Bolt, HHB.5x3 4
2 Backing Washer 4
3 Washer, 1/2" Internal Lock 4
4 Nut, 1/2" Thick Lock 4
Pads
Item Description Qty.
1 Saddle Pad Assembly 1
2 13-3/4 X 10-3/4 Pad Assembly 1
3 7 X 11-1/4 Pad Assembly 4
Pad Hardware
Item Description Qty.
1 Screw, M10 x 35mm 10
2 Screw, M10 x 60mm 2
3 Washer, 3/8" SAE Flat Washer 2
4 Retainer, CM/MJ Pulley 10

2.2: Tools Required

  • 4 mm Allen wrench
  • 7 mm Allen wrench
  • 3/4” wrench (x2)
  • Safety glasses
  • Torque wrench

2.3: Assembly Procedure

Two people are recommended for this procedure.

Tip: Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before assembling this unit. Check all items carefully. If there is damage, see the Customer Service section of this manual for proper procedure to return, replace, or reorder parts.

2.3.1: Fit Unit Through 34" Doorway

The following procedure describes how to fit unit through a 34" / 86cm doorway. If the doorway is wider than 48" / 122cm, skip to Install Rear Frame Assembly procedure.
  1. Loosen set screws in handle weldment collars using a 4mm Allen wrench.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Collar 4
    2 Set Screw 8
  2. Remove pivot shafts from handle weldments and workams.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Handle Weldment 2
    2 Workarm 2
    3 Pivot Shaft 2
  3. Rotate workarms up and attach strap around weight horns.
    Note: Use banding strap from packaging.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Workam 2
    2 Weight Horn 2
    3 Strap 1
  4. Fit components through doorway.
  5. Remove strap from weight horns and lower workams.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Workarm 2
  6. Align handle weldments with workarms.
  7. Install pivot shafts securing handle weldments and workams.
    Note: Make sure same amount of pivot shaft is sticking past top and bottom collar.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Handle Weldment 2
    2 Workarm 2
    3 Pivot Shaft 2
  8. Tighten set screws in handle weldment collars using a 4mm Allen wrench.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Collar 4
    2 Set Screw 8

    Tighten hardware to 8-10 ft-lb / 10.8-13.5 Nm.

  9. Verify workarm alignment by checking to see if handle ends are even.
    Item Description
    1 Handle Ends Even
    Note: If all adjustments have been made to make them even, an 1/8 inch/3mm difference is within specifications.

2.3.2: Install Rear Frame Assembly

The following procedure describes how to install the rear frame assembly to the base frame assembly. Weight horns are shipped in an inverted orientation. Remove weight horns and flip to correct orientation before installing rear frame to main frame.
  1. Remove bolts, washers, backing washers, and nuts securing weight horns to rear frame assembly using two 3/4" wrenches.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Rear Frame Assembly 1
    2 Weight Horn 4
    3 Bolt, HHB.5x2.5 8
    4 Washer, 1/2" Internal Lock 8
    5 Backing Washer 8
    6 Nut, 1/2" Thin Lock 8
  2. Flip weight horns around and install bolts, washers, backing washers, and nuts, securing weight horns to rear frame assembly using two 3/4" wrenches.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Rear Frame Assembly 1
    2 Weight Horn 4
    3 Bolt, HHB.5x2.5 8
    4 Washer, 1/2" Internal Lock 8
    5 Backing Washer 8
    6 Nut, 1/2" Thin Lock 8

    Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb / 27-34 Nm.

  3. Orientate rear frame assembly so its horizontal weight horns are pointing away from the base frame assembly and its uprights are pointing towards the base frame assembly.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Base Frame Assembly 1
    2 Rear Frame Assembly 1
  4. Install bolts, backing washers, washers, and locknuts securing rear frame assembly to base frame assembly using two 3/4" wrenches.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Rear Frame Assembly 1
    2 Base Frame Assembly 1
    3 Bolt, HHB.5x3 4
    4 Backing Washer 4
    5 Washer, 1/2" Internal Lock 4
    6 Nut, 1/2" Thick Lock 4

    Tighten hardware to 20-25 ft-lb / 27-34 Nm.

2.3.3: Pad Assembly

The following procedure describes how to install the upholstered pad assemblies to the unit.
  1. Attach the four 7 X 11-1/4 pad assemblies and hardware, then tighten to 40-50 in-lb / 4.5-5.6 Nm.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 7 X 11-1/4 Pad Assembly 1
    2 Retainer, CM/MJ Pulley 2
    3 Screw, M10 x 35mm 2
  2. Align the 13-3/4 X 10-3/4 pad assembly so its centered to the 7 X 11-1/4 pad assemblies.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 13-3/4 X 10-3/4 Pad Assembly 1
  3. Attach the 13-3/4 X 10-3/4 pad assembly and hardware, then tighten to 40-50 in-lb / 4.5-5.6 Nm.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 13-3/4 X 10-3/4 Pad Assembly 1
    2 Retainer, CM/MJ Pulley 2
    3 Screw, M10 x 35mm 2
  4. Attach the saddle pad assembly and hardware, then tighten to 40-50 in-lb / 4.5-5.6 Nm.
    Item Description Qty.
    1 Saddle Pad Assembly 1
    2 Washer, 3/8" SAE Flat Washer 2
    3 Screw, M10 x 60mm 2

2.3.4: Test Unit For Proper Operation

Chapter 3: Product Information

Machine Weight: lbs. = 306 kg. = 139
Max User Weight: lbs. = 350 kg. = 158.8
Starting Resistance: lbs. = 14 per workarm kg. = 6.3 per workarm
Total Max Resistance: lbs. = 90 per workarm kg. = 40.8 per workarm
Max Plate Capacity*: 3-45 lb. plates 3-20 kg. plates
Size** (L x W x H): in. = 86 x 83 x 42 cm = 218 x 211 x 107
Live Area*** (L x W x H): in. = 107 x 110 x 77 cm = 272 x 280 x 195
Note: *Capacities listed are calculated using a thickness of 1-5/8" for 45lb weight plates and 48mm for 25 kg weight plates. If your facility uses thicker weight plates, the capacity may be reduced.
Note: **Dimensions are without weight plates.
Note: ***Live Area dimensions calculated and shown assuming a weight plate diameter of 46 cm.

Chapter 4: Bolt to Floor Guide

4.1: Introduction

Life Fitness designs its products to be stable when used as designed. Because strength training is dynamic, we cannot predict how users will ultimately use the products in all circumstances. Therefore, Life Fitness recommends that strength training equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize and eliminate rocking or tipping over.

Each new unit shipped comes with a multi-language hangtag stating the importance of bolting the unit down as a safety precaution.

It is the facility’s responsibility to adhere to local and regional building codes.

4.2: Delivery and Installation Tips

All Anchors
  • Fasteners must have minimum embedment in concrete floor, not including screed, regardless of wood/tile/rubber over sub-floor. (See Anchor Types for maximum sub-floor thickness between unit and concrete to equipment foot must be made of flooring or other material (i.e. no air gaps)).
  • DO NOT reuse fasteners. Static and Dynamic anchors are designed for one-time use only.
  • Factor in equipment’s feet height when selecting fastener length.
  • Factor in flooring thickness when selecting fastener length.
  • It is also recommended to drill an additional 1/2” (12.7 mm) of depth beyond the length of the fastener being used to ensure that debris does not block the entry of the anchor.
  • Minimum concrete compressive strength: 3000 psi (20 N/mm2).
Anchoring
  • All anchors must have a minimum embedment into concrete, regardless of wood/tile/rubber/screed over sub-floor.
  • Dynamic anchors must have a minimum embedment depth in concrete to ensure maximum security and pull out force. See Anchor Types for embedment depth minimums.
Building Codes

It is the facility’s responsibility to adhere to local and regional building codes. Please verify with the customer to ensure that they are aware of this.

Carpeting

If bolted down to carpet flooring, be sure to use a box cutter knife to cut the carpet threads around each foot. This will help avoid the carpet threads from being wrapped around and pulled by the drill bit.

Competitor Product

The bolt down guidelines and procedures for Life Fitness products were determined by the company’s Engineering and Installation Development groups. These guidelines include which anchors to use and positioning of the anchors are required for Life Fitness product.

  • Life Fitness does not have that level of specification or engineering input for competitive product.
  • Life Fitness installation teams are not permitted to anchor competitor equipment.
Drilling

It is also recommended to drill an additional 1/2” (12.7 mm) of depth beyond the length of the fastener being used to ensure that debris does not block the entry of the anchor.

  • This can be done by marking your drill bit with a piece of tape.
  • While it is recommended that a vacuum be used to clean up debris, this will not account for all the debris that will settle at the bottom of the drilled hole.

4.3: Anchor Type - Static

Static Anchor Standard Sizes Drill Bit Size
Imperial: KH-EZ 3/8" x 5" 3/8in
Metric: HUS-H 10mm x 130mm 10mm

4.4: Anchor Specifications

Static Anchor Minimum Concrete Thickness Minimum Drill Depth in Concrete Minimum Concrete Embedment Minimum concrete compressive strength
KH-EZ 1/4” 4-1/8” (105mm) 1/2” (12.7mm) beyond anchor length 2-1/2” (63.5mm) 3000psi (20 N/mm2)
HUS-H 6mm 3-3/32" (100mm) 25/64" (10mm) beyond anchor length 2-1/64” (55mm) 3000psi (20 N/mm2)

4.5: Pullout Force

Life Fitness specifies Hilti™ static and dynamic anchors. According to the anchor manufacturer, the recommended design pullout force (in tension) for the specified anchors, when properly installed in cracked concrete, is provided in the side table. This table should be used for reference only; for additional and up-to-date information on the anchor capabilities or the design pullout force in other substrates, please consult Hilti directly at https://www.us.hilti.com.

Selected Anchor Design Resistance in Tension *
KH-EZ 1/4" x 4” 830 lb
HUS-H 6MM x 120MM 3.3 kN
KH-EZ 3/8” x 4” 1535 lb
KH-EZ 3/8” x 5” 1535 lb
HUS-H 8MM x 120MM 3.3 kN
HUS-H 8MM x 150MM 3.3 kN
HSL-3 and HSL4 M 8/40 2000 lb
HST M12 x 115/20 8 kN
HST M12 x 195/200 8 kN
KB-TZ 3/8” x 3-3/4” 1615 lb

* Design strength extracted from the Hilti Anchor Fastening Technology Manual.

4.6: Tools Required

Warning: Adhere to manufacturer’s equipment warnings and guidelines. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
  • 1” L-shape SDS rotary hammer
  • (Imperial anchors) 3/8" diameter carbide drill bit
  • (Metric anchors) 10mm diameter carbide drill bit
  • Extension cord
  • Floor scanner / rebar detector (optional)
  • Hammer (Dynamic anchors only)
  • Rotary tool
  • Safety glasses
  • Tape measure
  • Torque wrench
  • Vacuum (for debris)

4.6.1: Static Anchor

  • Floor scanner / rebar detector (optional)
  • 1” L-shape SDS rotary hammer
  • 1/4" x 12" / 6 mm x 305 mm carbide drill bit (for 1/4” (6mm) anchors)
  • 3/8" x 12" / 8 mm x 305 mm carbide drill bit (for 3/8” (8mm) anchors)
  • Safety glasses
  • Extension cord
  • Impact wrench
  • Vacuum (for debris)

4.7: Static Anchor Procedure

Caution: If it is possible that the length of your bolt will not provide the minimum requirement of 2.5” (63.5mm) of engagement, a longer anchor should be used.
  1. Place unit into position to be mounted and cycle unit to set stance.
  2. Each foot must get at least one static fastener.
  3. Wearing protective glasses, drill down into the flooring to the required depth as perpendicular as possible, ensuring that the foot thickness is being accounted for; refer to Anchor Selection and Foot Dimensions.
  4. Insert fastener and tighten to 18 Foot-Pounds (24Nm) for 1/4” (6mm) anchor or 40 Foot-Pounds (54Nm) for 3/8” (8mm) anchor.
    Note: If the legs/frame do not contact the mounting surface DO NOT pull down with the fastener or anchor. Loosen frame hardware and re-tighten to allow machine to align.

4.8: Foot Dimensions

Use below image to determine foot height thickness.

Chapter 5: Release Notes

5.1: Updates to Manual

June 3, 2026 (Rev AB)
Topic Changes
Cover Page Rev AA to Rev AB
Assembly Added: Pads, Pad Hardware, Tools, Pad Assembly