Centr Inspire Series FT2 Pro Smith Functional Trainer
User Manual
Model: FT2PRO.1
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY
Welcome
Welcome to Centr and thanks for your purchase. We're happy to have you. Please inspect your product and contact us right away if anything is missing or damaged.
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US Customers
If you have questions or issues with your equipment, please contact our US Customer Service team. Support is provided in English and Spanish.
- Email: hello@centr.com
- Phone: 877-738-1729 (US Only) / +1 714-738-1729 (Global)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PT - UTC-7h/8
Global Customers (Outside of US)
If you have any questions or issues with your equipment, please contact the store where your purchase was made.
Product Warranty
To view full warranty details, or to register your product for warranty, visit centr.com/support
Australia
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled:
- To cancel your service contract with us; and
- To a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value.
You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a failure with the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have the failure rectified in a reasonable time. If this is not done you are entitled to a refund for the goods and to cancel the contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion. You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service.
Important Safety Notice
Precautions
This exercise machine is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble or operate your machine. Please note the following safety precautions:
- Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program.
- Always keep children and pets away from the machine. DO NOT leave children unattended in the same room with the machine. The cabling and moving parts on this machine can cause serious injury or death if used improperly.
- Never allow children on selectorized strength equipment (unless the equipment is designed for the sole use of children) and to supervise the use of selectorized strength equipment by individuals age 13 to 17.
- Only one person at a time should use the machine.
- If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
- Position the machine on a clear, leveled surface. DO NOT use the machine near water or outdoors.
- Keep hair, body and clothing free and clear of all moving parts.
- Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. DO NOT wear robes or other loose clothing that could become caught in the machine. Running or training shoes are also required when using the machine.
- Use the machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never use the machine for support during stretching or to attach and use resistance straps, ropes, or other means unless allowed by the manufacturer.
- Do not place any sharp objects around the machine.
- Disabled persons should not use the machine without a qualified person or physician in attendance.
- Before using the machine to exercise, always do stretching exercises to properly warm up.
- Inspect the machine before use, including ropes, belts, or chains and their connections. Do not use if the machine or any component is worn, damaged, or inoperable.
- The FT2 Pro Home Gym is designed for home use only. Therefore, it does not have a weight stack cover. This means the following for the user:
- Only one person may use the FT2 Pro Home Gym at the same time.
- The person must also ensure that no other person is in the exercise area of the FT2 Pro Home Gym.
- Persons who are in the room at the same time as the trainee must maintain a distance of at least 5 ft/1.5 meters from the exercise equipment.
- After using the device, it must be secured in such a way that no unauthorized person has access to it.
Proper and regular maintenance is important to the lifetime and function of your machine. Refer to the Care and Maintenance section on page 35.
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 35 OR PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ANY FITNESS EQUIPMENT. Health In Motion, LLC. DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY OR THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Label Locations
Diagrams indicating the locations of various warning and notice labels on the Centr FT2 Pro Smith Functional Trainer.
Warning Labels:
- General warning about pinch points, keep hands and feet clear.
- Warning regarding securing the lifting bar properly and the risk of serious injury if it falls. User must be trained on use and securing the lifting bar overhead. Visually and physically inspect both hooks to ensure they have completely engaged the smith bar, and that the bar is in a fully secure position before leaving the machine.
- Warning to use only genuine Centr replacement parts. Failure to do so will void warranty and could result in serious injury.
Notice Labels:
- This Centr product is not intended for commercial use.
- Maintenance schedule: Inspect links, pull pins, spring clips, swivels, weight stack pins; clean upholstery; inspect cables and their fittings; inspect tautness of all shrouds; inspect accessory bars and handles; inspect all decals; inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten if needed; inspect anti-skid surfaces; clean and lubricate guide rods with a Teflon-based lubricant; lubricate seat sleeves and all plastic slides; clean all glossy finishes; replace cables, bolts, and connecting parts.
Hardware Pack
This section details the hardware required for assembly, organized by hardware cards.
Hardware Card 1/3
- Step 1: (4) M10 X 45 HEX BOLT, 10pcs; (5) M10 FLAT WASHER, 10pcs
- Step 2: (4) M10 X 45 HEX BOLT, 8pcs; (5) M10 FLAT WASHER, 8pcs
- Step 3: (11) M6 X 14 ALLEN HEAD CAP SCREW, 8pcs
- Step 4: (6) M10 X 20 HEX BOLT, 2pcs; (5) M10 FLAT WASHER, 2pcs; (17) M10 X 35 HEX HEAD BOLT, 4 pcs; (18) M10 LOCK NUT, 4 PCS; (19) M6 X 5 SET SCREW, 4 PCS
- Step 6/7: (22) CABLE ADAPTERS (GOLD), 2 PCS; (24) M6 X 12 BUTTON HEAD BOLT, 2 PCS; (25) U-BRACKET, 2 PCS; (23) CABLE GUIDE GROMMETS, 4 PCS
Hardware Card 2/3
- Step 7: (22) CABLE ADAPTERS, 6 PCS; (23) CABLE GROMMETS, 12 PCS
- Step 8: (36) M5 X 20 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW, 28 PCS
- Step 10: (24) M6 X 12 BUTTON HEAD SCREW, 12 PCS; (49) M6 FLAT WASHER, 12 PCS
- Step 13/14: (24) M6 X 12 BUTTON HEAD SCREW, 12 PCS
- Step 11: (37) M6 X 50 ALLEN HEAD CAP SCREW, 8 PCS
- Step 11: (36) M5 X 20 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW, 14 PCS
- Step 12: (45) M10 X 40 HEX BOLT, 2 PCS; (46) M10 PLASTIC FLAT WASHER, 2 PCS
Hardware Card 3/3
- Tools: #4 HEX KEY, 1 PCS; #5 HEX KEY, 2 PCS; #8 HEX KEY, 1 PCS; #16 WRENCH, 2 PCS
- Component: (45) WEIGHT SELECTION PIN, 2 PCS
Assembly
Note: Having an assistant is recommended for this step.
Step 1 - Center Frame to Columns
Unwrap cables from frame and remove bracket and ball from cable [FIG-1]. Temporarily remove the pulleys, and attach the end of the cable to plastic coated wire already in place in the frame and pull the cable through to route. Reinstall cable hardware and pulleys. Rotate to adjust floor levelers as necessary.
Hardware Required:
- (4) BOLT, M10 X 1.5 X 45, HH, BZ, 10pc.
- (5) WASHER, FLAT, 11 X 20 X 2, BZ, 10pc.
- (6) BOLT, M10 X 1.5 X 20, HH, BZ, 2pc.
- (5) WASHER, FLAT, 11 X 20 X 2, BZ, 2pc.
Step 2A - Upper Pull Up Frame
Hardware Required:
- (4) BOLT, M10 X 1.5 X 45, HH, BZ, 4pc.
- (5) WASHER, FLAT, 11 X 20 X 2, BZ, 4pc.
Step 2B - Rear Cross Frame
Hardware Required:
- (4) BOLT, M10 X 1.5 X 45, HH, BZ, 4pc.
- (5) WASHER, FLAT, 11 X 20 X 2, BZ, 4pc.
Step 3 - Smith Bar
Install smith bar by inserting the SMITH BAR PIVOT (10) through the smith carriage on both sides and into the SMITH BAR ASSEMBLY (9). Attach to smith carriage with 4X M6 BOLTS (11) repeat on opposite side.
Hardware Required:
- (11) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 14, SH, BZ, 8pc.
Step 4 - Weight Stacks
Install weight stack GUIDE RODS (12) then remaining items in the following order WEIGHT STACK RISERS (16), RUBBER BUMPERS (15), WEIGHT PLATES (14), and TOP WEIGHT ASSEMBLY (13). During each plate installation make sure for both weights stacks the flat sticker pocket (A) is facing the user during normal operation and the three weight plate feet (B) are facing down.
Hardware Required:
- (17) HEX HEAD BOLT M10 X 35L 4pc.
- (18) HEX LOCK NUT M10, 4pc.
- (19) SET SCREW M6, 4pc.
Apply stickers to plates in the order shown. There are additional stickers that can be used if you have added plates.
Step 5 - Weight Stack Cables
[FIG-1] Locate the pulley above the weight stack, remove the pulley and set aside the hardware. Unwrap cables that are attached to the main frame and uncoil. Route the bottom loop around the weight stack pulley and reassemble with the same hardware.
[FIG-2] Ensure that the cables are not twisted and the pulley is perpendicular to the guide rods. Adjust the cable tension by rotating the cam bolt until the Top Plate Assembly (13) starts lifting slightly from the weight stack. Tighten the nut of the cam bolt to lock it's position. Then tighten the jam nut at the base of the pulley.
Step 6 - Counterweight Installation
FIG 1: Start with SMITH PULLEY CABLE (54) and attach to U-BRACKET (25) then screw into the SMITH BAR PIVOT (10) with M6 BOLT (24).
FIG 2: Run the cable over pulleys as indicated and through the COUNTERWEIGHT PULLEY (20).
FIG 3: Remove smith floating pulley and set hardware aside, run end of cable through pulley bracket and secure with gold cable adapter from floating bracket. Reassemble the pulley taking care to make sure pre-installed cable is in the proper place.
Hardware Required:
- (25) SMITH U-BRACKET 2pc.
- (22) CABLE ADAPTER 2pc.
- (24) SET SCREW M6, 2pc.
Step 7 - Guide Cables
[FIG 1] Route the GUIDE CABLES (52) as indicated.
[FIG 2] Attach cable end through CABLE ADAPTERS (22) and through CABLE GROMMETS (23) - [FIG 3]. Attach cables to COUNTER WEIGHT (20) and SMITH PULLEY (21) in same manner as shown in [FIG 3]. For all three guide cables screw threaded cable ends into frame as indicated in [FIG 2] and [FIG 3].
Step 8 - Upper Cable Installation
Unwrap cables from packaging on top of frame. Remove BALL [A], U-BRACKET [B], AND HARDWARE [C] from cable [FIG 4] and set aside; Route the cables through the pulleys as indicated above. Re-attach BALL [A], U-BRACKET [B], AND HARDWARE [C] to cable.
Step 9 - Column Shroud Installation
[FIG 1] Attach INSIDE TOP FABRIC SHROUD (31) to top of frame with M6 SOCKET HEAD BOLT (37).
[FIG 2] Attach LOWER INSIDE SHROUDS (28 & 29) to UPPER FABRIC SHROUD (30) by hanging lower shrouds from fabric shroud.
[FIG 3] Attach LOWER INSIDE SHROUDS (28 & 29) to frame with M5 SCREWS (36). Tighten fabric shrouds by turning M6 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS (37) at top of frame until tight and the top bar is parallel to floor.
Hardware Required:
- (37) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 50, SH, CZ, 4pc.
- (36) SCREW, M5 X 0.8 X 20, PH, BZ, PILOT TIP 16pc.
Step 9 - Shroud Installation Continued
Refer back to Step 9 for outer shroud installation process.
Hardware Required:
- (35) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 50, SH, CZ, 4pc.
- (36) SCREW, M5 X 0.8 X 20, PH, BZ, PILOT TIP 16pc.
Step 10 - Storage Shelves / Bench Postioner
BENCH POSITION FRAME (48) can be stored on the back of the gym when not in use.
You can assemble the STORAGE SHELVES (47) into either a flat shelf for storage or an angled shelf for dumbbells. Do this by removing the M5 PHILLIPS SCREWS (36) and FLAT WASHERS (49) then flip the shelf and reassembling. Note that the outer holes are used for the flat shelf while the inner holes are for attaching the angled shelf.
Hardware Required:
- (24) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 12, BH, BZ, 12pc.
- (49) WASHER, FLAT, 6.5 X 12 X 1.5, BZ, 12pc
Step 10 - Storage Shelves / Bench Postioner Continued
BENCH POSITION FRAME (48) can be stored on the back of the gym when not in use.
You can assemble the STORAGE SHELVES (47) into either a flat shelf for storage or an angled shelf for dumbbells. Do this by removing the M5 PHILLIPS SCREWS (36) and FLAT WASHERS (49) then flip the shelf and reassembling. Note that the outer holes are used for the flat shelf while the inner holes are for attaching the angled shelf.
Step 8 - Upper Shroud Installation
Install TOP CAP SHROUDS (32/33) & (34/35) start with M5 PHILLIPS SCREWS (36) that attach to the frame then the screws that secure the plastics together add the RUBBER PLUGS (53) into the holes indicated. NOTE: the RUBBER PLUGS (53) will be pre-installed into a shrouds and need to be removed before installation.
Hardware Required:
- (36) SCREW, M5 X 0.8 X 20, PH, BZ, PILOT TIP 16pc.
Step 12 - Install Smith Bar Catches
Hardware Required:
- (45) BOLT, М10 Х 40, HEX, 4pc.
- (46) PLASTIC WASHER, FLAT, M11, 4pc.
Step 13 - Install Accessory and Bar Holders
Hardware Required:
- (24) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 12, BH, BZ 8pc.
Step 14 - Install Tablet and Water Bottle Holders
Hardware Required:
- (24) BOLT, M6 X 1.0 X 12, BH, BZ 4pc.
Accessories Page
Place the 5LB ADD ON WEIGHTS (55), DUAL HOOK CURL BAR (56), STRAIGHT BAR (57), TRICEP ROPE (58), CHIN/DIP BELT (59), and ANKLE STRAP (60) on the accessory racks as shown. Note: to use the 5lb add on weight place on top of the weight stacks in between the pulleys.
Features and Functions
- Weight doubler hook: Attach accessory hook to it.
- Accessory hook.
- Carriage lock: Turn lever up to unlock and down to lock carriage.
- Smith bar rotation: Rotate the smith bar to unlock both carriages at the same time to adjust the bar stop location.
- Pull up bar
- Rock climbing grips
- Hook cable: Connects the weight stack to smith bar.
- Hook cable: Removes the weight stack from the smith bar.
- Pulley adjustment: Rotate the lower pulley assembly by pulling the handle and rotating the pulley arm to the desired position.
Workout Area
The recommended workout area dimensions are 2.4 M (8 ft) by 2.4 M (8 ft), with a vertical clearance of 2.7 M (9 ft).
Product Dimensions
Width: 163 cm (64 in)
Depth: 133 cm (53 in)
Height: 212 cm (84 in)
Maintenance
Proper and regular maintenance is important to the lifetime and function of your machine. Refer to the schedule of maintenance which is located as a label on your machine (Refer to page 7 for location).
- Periodically inspect the cables for splitting, cracking or fraying. Also watch for bulging or flat areas in the cable. Pay particular attention to the cable ends.
- Immediately replace cables at the first signs of damage or wear. Never use equipment with damaged or worn cables.
- Cables naturally stretch over time, so check cable slack periodically and adjust cable tension as needed.
- Regularly inspect product for loose hardware.
- Do not use or store equipment outdoors.
- Inspect snap links, swivels, handles and weight stack pin for wear or damage. If wear or damage exists, replace with Inspire Fitness parts only.
- Locate and familiarize yourself with all warning decals on the FT2 Pro Functional Trainer.
- Periodically wipe down guide rods with a dry cloth and re-apply a thin coat of a Teflon™ based lubricant.
Exploded View
Diagram showing all parts of the Centr FT2 Pro Smith Functional Trainer disassembled for identification.
Parts List
A comprehensive list of all parts for the Centr FT2 Pro Smith Functional Trainer, including part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.