Revised: March 2021 I Revised By: BNelson Page 3 of 15
Checking for Proper Tension
Ultra, Versa, Aura, Go and Varsity Series Single Stations
Check for Proper Tension:
1. Unpin the weight stack pin from the stack
2. From the midway point of the cable bolt and top of weight stack, use your finger to move the
cable from side to side. You should see no more than ½” (13mm) of deflection (about the width
of your finger) before the top weight plate starts to move or you feel resistance from the cable
3. If you have more than ½” (13mm) of deflection, follow the tensioning procedure below
Cable Cross and Functional Trainers
Check for Proper Tension:
1. Proper tension should leave 20mm of clearance at the widest point on the pulley guard as
pictured below.
The following pages will outline tensioning procedures for each series/design.