M6 Assembly Video
Bowflex Max Trainer, M6 Assembly Video.
In this video we will show you how to install the Max Trainer M6 Fitness machine.
Before you begin assembly, please make sure to read the assembly manual thoroughly as it contains important safety warnings and assembly tips.
Please note that there are some steps in the assembly process that might require two people to help with the assembly.
Some components of the machine can be heavy or unwieldy.
Please use a second person when doing assembly involving these parts.
Begin by Selecting an area where you are going to set up and operate your Elliptical machine.
For safe operation, the machine must be located on a hard, level surface.
Please allow a minimum workout area of 78.5 inches and 97 inches, as shown.
Be sure that the workout space you chose has adequate height clearance, taking into consideration the height of the user and the maximum incline of the fitness machine.
Start the Assembly by checking the parts List.
There are two boxes included with your assembly. Box One contains the following Parts.
Box Two contains the following parts.
Check the assembly for the following hardware.
Please note that a right (" R ") and left (" L ") decal has been applied to some parts to assist with assembly.
Select pieces of Hardware have been provided as spares on the Hardware Card.
Be aware that after proper assembly there may be remaining Hardware.
The following tools are required for assembly.
The following wrenches are included with your assembly:
- A Number two2,
- Five millimeter,
- Six millimeter,
- and Eight millimeter Allen Wrench,
- as well as a 13 millimeter Double Box Wrench
Step One, Rail Assembly
For this step you will require the following parts.
You might require two people to help with the assembly process in this step.
It is highly recommended that someone assists you with this step
Begin step one by attaching the Rail Assembly, part number eleven, to the back side of the frame, part-number one. Slowly push the Rail Assembly towards the Frame and match the top holes as shown.
Next, using Four Part A Screws, four-Part B washers, and four Part C Washers, secure the Rail Assembly to the Frame.
Securely Tighten each Screw using your hand.
Only Hand tighten the Hardware at this time, as you will need to fully tighten the hardware at a later step.
Finally, using the provided 13mm Double Box Wrench, release the frame from the shipping Plate by removing the hardware located on each side of the Frame.
Make sure to remove the hardware on both sides of the Frame
Step One is now complete
Step Two, Stabilizer Assembly
For this step you will require the following parts.
You might require two people to help with the assembly process in this step.
It is highly recommended that someone assists you with this step.
Begin step two by attaching four Levelers on to the Stabilizer Assembly Part Number Ten.
Rotate the Levelers Clockwise to fully tighten.
Tighten all four Levelers.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
The levelers might require adjustment to level the Machine.
Make sure to follow the instructions in the assembly manual when leveling the Machine.
Continue step two by carefully lifting the Frame Assembly from the Shipping Plate.
Place the Shipping plate aside and Place the Frame on top of the Stabilizer Assembly, Part Number Ten.
Matching the Frame Holes to the Top of Holes of the Stabilize Assembly, secure the Stabilizer by hand-tightening four Part D Screws and four Part E Washers.
After all hardware has been hand tightened, proceed by fully tightening the hardware using the provided 8mm Allen wrench.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
Next, proceed by fully tightening ALL hardware from previous steps.
You will require the provided 6mm Allen Wrench to fully tighten the four Part A screws that were previously used on steps One
Step two is now complete
Step Three, Attaching the Rear Shroud
For this step you will require the following parts.
Begin step three by attaching the rear shroud, part number two onto the Frame Assembly.
To attach the rear shroud, place the inside hook of the Rear Shroud on the Frame Assembly and then pivot it up into place.
Use one Part F screw to secure the Shroud.
Place the screw on the top hole as shown and tighten the screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
Next, attach two Part number Twelve Caps on each side of the Frame Assembly.
Gently Push each Cap into position.
Step Three is now complete
Step Four, Attaching the Legs to the Frame Assembly
For this step you will require the following parts.
Begin step four by attaching both, Part Eight Legs to each side of the Frame Assembly.
Starting with the left side, place one Part I Wave-Washer through the top post as shown, before attaching the Leg.
Proceed by securing the Leg to the Frame Assembly by using One part A Screw, One Part B and one Part G Washer.
Tighten the screw using the provided 6mm Allen wrench.
Finally, cover the hardware using one Part H Cap.
Push the cap into position.
Let the Leg rest on top of the Rail Assembly.
Be aware that the legs are connected and when either of the legs move the other does as well.
Repeat these same steps for the opposite side
Step Four is now complete
Step Five, Attaching the Pedals
For this step you will require the following parts.
Begin step five by placing two foot pedals Part Number Nine, on to the Frame Assembly.
Starting with the Left Side, insert the tube ends of the Pedal on to the Leg assembly.
Be careful to avoid fingers or hands being caught or pinched.
Secure the Pedal by using Two Part J screws with Two Part L Washers on one side, and two-Part L Washers with two Part K Lock Nuts on the other side.
Fully tightening the Lock nuts using the provided 13mm Double Box Wrench tool.
Tighten the screw using the provided 6mm Allen Wrench.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side and make sure all hardware is securely tightened
Step Five is now complete
Step Six, Attaching the Foot Platforms and Foot Pads
For this step you will require the following parts.
Begin step six by placing two Part-Four Foot Pads onto the Pedals.
Starting with the left side, attach the Foot Pad using four Part M screws.
Insert the screws through the Foot Pad and through the Pedal.
Fully-tighten all screws using the provided 5mm Allen Wrench.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
Next, Place the Foot Platform Part Number Three on to the Foot Pad.
Slightly Push the Foot Platform into Place.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side
Step Six is now complete
Step Seven, Attaching the Console Assembly and the Media Capture Bar
For this step you will require the following parts.
Begin Step Seven by cutting the Shipping Zip-Tie that secures the cables inside the top Frame assembly.
Use Scissors to Cut the Zip-Tie.
Do not let the Cables drop into the Frame Assembly and take care not to cut or crimp the Console Cables.
Next, place the Console Assembly Part Number Six, on top of the Frame Assembly and connect the Console Assembly Cables with the Frame Assembly Cables.
Slowly insert the Console Assembly into the Frame Assembly without crimping the cables.
Secure the Console Assembly using four Part N Screws, Four Part O and Part P Washers.
Fully tighten the Hardware using the provided 5mm Allen Wrench.
Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
After all Hardware is secure, proceed by attaching the Media Capture Part Number Sixteen on to the Console Assembly.
Simply push the Media Capture Bar into place as shown
Step Seven is now complete
Step Eight, Attaching the Upper Handlebars
For this step you will require the following parts.
You might require two people to help with the assembly process in this step.
It is highly recommended that someone assists you with this step.
Begin Step eight by placing the Left Dynamic Handlebar Part Number Seven and the Right Dynamic Handlebar Part Number thirteen on each side of the Frame Assembly.
A right (" R ") and left (" L ") decal has been applied to the parts to assist with assembly.
Be aware that the Pedals and the Upper Handlebars are connected and when either of these parts move the other does as well.
Starting with the Left Side, Secure the dynamic Handlebar using three Part Q Screws and Three Part R Lock Washers.
Fully tighten all screws using the provided 5mm Allen Wrench.
Next, repeat these steps on the opposite side.
and attach the Right Dynamic Handlebar Part Number Thirteen on to the Frame Assembly
Step Eight is now complete
Step Nine, Connecting the AC Power Adapter
Begin step nine by placing the AC adapter Part Number Fourteen, to the front near the bottom of the Frame Assembly.
Next, Plug the Power Adapter as shown.
Push the AC adapter into location and Make sure that the power adapter wire stays clear of all moving parts
Congratulations! You have now completed the assembly of the Max Trainer M6 Fitness Machine
Before using the machine, please make a final inspection.
Please Inspect the machine to ensure that all fasteners are tight, and all components are properly assembled.
You can now remove any protective covers from the face of the Console as well as the Plastic scratch guard strips from the Rails.
Do not use until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for correct performance in accordance with the Owner's Manual.
Enjoy your new Max Trainer M6 Fitness machine!
Brought to you By Bowflex