EXXENTRIC kPulley Go Multi Exercise Flywheel Device User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- EXXENTRIC
Table of Contents
EXXENTRIC kPulley Go Multi Exercise Flywheel Device
SPECIFICATIONS
| kPulley Go
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Minimum dimensions (bounding box)
Width (inc. flywheel knob)| 18 cm (7.1 inches)
Depth (inc. flywheel protection)| 41.5 cm (16.3 inches)
Height (inc. flywheel protection)| 39.4 cm (15.5 inches)
Materials
Main Device| Steel & POM
Flywheel Protection| Aluminium
Flywheel| Steel
Color| Jet Black
Features
Range of motion| 1.5 m (59 inches)
Quick change flywheel| yes
Inertia range kgm2| 0.005-0.140
Inertia factor*| x28
Flywheel options (kgm 2 )
XS – 0.005| yes
S – 0.010| yes
M – 0.025| yes
L – 0.050| yes
XL – 0.070| yes
Flywheel generation| kBox4
Weight of machine **| 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
- The inertia factor means the highest possible inertia divided by the lowest possible inertia.
- This weight includes the device (with Strap Mount attached), Small Pulley Block, Flywheel Protection, and a Flywheel Knob.
KPULLEY GO OVERVIEW
STRAP MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS
The kPulley Go comes with a Strap Mount included as the default attachment.
The main function of the Strap Mount is to strap around sturdy poles or racks,
but it is also possible to screw it to a wall.
Attaching the Device
The Strap Mount comes with two Attachment Straps and the Quick Lock Pin
included. Follow the steps below to secure the kPulley Go to the Strap Mount.
Strap Mounting
Secure the Strap Mount to any sturdy rack or pole using the two Attachment
Straps. Doing this without the kPulley Go attached is highly recommended. Make
sure to fully tighten the straps before attaching the kPulley Go and starting
training.
Wall Mounting
Screws for mounting are not included, use the appropriate screws for your
wall specifications. Exxentric takes no responsibility for the mounting of
this product and recommends seeking assistance from a professional
.
Remove the two Attachment Straps from the Strap Mount. Use four screws of
appropriate length and type for your specific wall. Make sure to use the Wall
Plate to protect the wall from any L or XL sized flywheels on the kPulley Go.
Alternative Mounting Options – The kPulley Go Beam Adapter
Visit exxentric.com for more info on available products and accessories!
PULLEY BLOCK ATTACHMENT
Step 1
Remove the tape from the drive belt and pull out the loose end from the body
of the kPulley Go. Make sure the belt comes out over the roller pin.
Step 2
Take the pulley block, pull the drive belt inside the rubber and around the
black wheel and then back towards the belt stop of the kPulley Go.
Step 3
Keeping the drive belt flat, pull the drive belt through the belt stop. Make
sure to feed the belt above the metal pin.
Step 4
Lift the pin using the two red end caps and pull the drive belt back through
the belt stop, wrapping the pin in the belt. Pull the drive belt to make sure
the belt stop is locking the belt.
INTRODUCTION
Setting up the kPulley Go
The kPulley Go and its attachments must be securely connected and/or fixed
in place before training. Check the Quick Lock Pin, any Attachment Straps or
mounting screws, pull pins (for the kPulley Go Beam Adapter), and the Flywheel
Knob.
Flywheel Protection
We recommend having the Flywheel Protection attached to the kPulley Go, in
order to protect the user from injury. Loosen the two thumb nuts and slide the
Flywheel Protection into place. Ensure the washers are behind the Flywheel
Protection and then tighten the nuts.
The Flywheel
We offer five differently sized flywheels with inertia: 0.005, 0.010,
0.025, 0.050 and 0.070 kgm2.
All flywheels from the kBox4 generation are compatible with the kPulley Go.
The kPulley Go can hold a maximum of 2 flywheels at a time. This allows for a
range of inertia between 0.005 and 0.140 kgm2.
Do not try to mount more than the maximum capacity of flywheels.
Experimentation will determine which configuration is required for your level
of training. Mounting or changing flywheels is done by releasing the flywheel
knob by pulling the pull pin knob on its side, removing the flywheel knob,
changing flywheel(s) and securing them by pushing the flywheel knob back on
until it makes a clicking noise.
Tip: If the black pull pin knob is hard to pull out, you can push the
flywheel knob in while pulling the black pull pin knob out.
FEATURES
Principle of the kPulley The kPulley is a ‘multi-exercise flywheel
device’. Which muscle is being exercised depends on which exercise is being
performed.
The principle is that through muscular force you accelerate and decelerate a
flywheel (or flywheels). Exercises with high intensity and high forces
stimulate the muscles to increase in size and the nervous system to increase
activation of the muscles. These effects together increase strength over time
if the exercise is repeated regularly.
Resistance
The resistance is variable and unlimited. The flywheel has a specified inertia
and there is no upper limit to how much kinetic energy you can produce in the
flywheel motion. You can think of the flywheel as a weight that weighs more if
you put more effort into lifting it. Resistance is variable so if you pull
less, the flywheel will resist less. Every repetition in a set can be maximal
instead of only the last one, which is the case with traditional weights. This
results in a higher training efficiency, earlier onset of strength increase
and also hypertrophy*. The potentially higher exertion on the kPulley may lead
to a need for longer resting periods between sessions to fully recover.
Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle size achieved through exercise.
Eccentric Loading
The kPulley provides for increased eccentric workloads. The skeletal muscles
can produce more force in the eccentric, or negative phase. This is difficult
to take advantage of with traditional weights, which always weigh the same. If
you accelerate the flywheel during the concentric, or lifting phase and then
decelerate in a shorter amount of time, you will have to produce a higher
eccentric force. This will be similar to lifting weights that would normally
be too heavy to lift unless assisted by a training partner, but executing the
eccentric (lengthening) phase by yourself. Check out the Exxentric Online
Academy for more information on eccentric overload.
https://academy.exxentric.com
USAGE
Please visit the Exxentric Online Academy for the free getting started course, including demos, video tutorials, the kMeter intro course, and more. https://academy.exxentric.com
Range of Motion
Stand in front of the kPulley Go on the floor. The correct range of motion
will depend on which exercise you wish to perform.
The range of motion can be set by:
- A. Adjusting the amount of excess belt coming out of the Belt Stop.
- B. Moving closer or further away from the kPulley Go.
Setting the Height
When using the Beam Adapter (sold separately) with the Short Beam for the
kPulley Go, it has three height settings that can be used.
Pull the pin on the Beam Adapter to release the lock. Support the underside of
the kPulley Go with your other hand and adjust the height, let go of the pin
and let it click-in to lock the position.
Tip: Using the Beam Adapter, the kPulley Go can also be mounted onto any of our kPulley2 Beam options, as well as onto our Rack Attachment designed for use on 3×3” racks (with hole diameter 1” and 2” spacing).
Exercising
Pull gently for 1-2 repetitions to assess that you have the correct inertia
and positioning and then increase to the desired exercise intensity.
FLYWHEEL WORKOUT ZONES
For all Exxentric devices, we want to stress that new exercises and users should be taught using MEDIUM inertia and LOW INTENSITY. Since this will be slow, controlled and submaximal forces, it is easier to correct and there is less risk of injury or technical error. When the technique is correct, increase the intensity and/or lower the inertia for higher speed and more power. For more information and advice visit the Exxentric Online Academy. https://academy.exxentric.com
KPULLEY GO MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Drive Belt
Unwind all of the belt from the shaft and use a small pin to push the belt
through the shaft and remove the lock pin. 
Remove the pulley block from the drive belt and remove the drive
belt from the belt stop. Take the new drive belt and feed the belt through the
shaft from the side with the narrower groove. 
Fold the belt around the lock pin and pull the belt and pin into
the wider groove in the shaft.
Pass the new drive belt back through the pulley block and belt stop. Then wrap
the drive belt up around the shaft.
Lubricating a Noisy Belt Stop
Over time the belt stop on the kPulley Go may become noisy. To fix this
simply apply a little bit of WD-40 (or similar) either side of the belt stop.
Wipe off any excess lubricant.
Drive Belt Cautions
The drive belt and its attachment to the shaft is the most sensitive part
of the kPulley Go. Be attentive to wear and check regularly. When the belt
shows signs of wear and tear, trim the end by cutting off the damaged area or
replace it with an original spare drive belt. For recommendations on how to
prolong the lifespan of your drive belt, please refer to our videos on best
practices, found here:
www.exxentric.com/support/maintenance/
Trimming a Worn Drive Belt
Unwind all of the belt from the shaft and use a small pin to push the belt
through the shaft and remove the lock pin.
Cut off the damaged belt and harden the edge with a lighter
Pull the belt through the shaft from the side with the narrower groove. Fold
the belt around lock pin and pull the belt and pin into the wider groove in
the shaft.
The belt automatically locks into the groove when you pull it firmly. Make
sure you can see the edge of the band when it’s in place in the shaft
(highlighted in third photo above).
SUPPORT
More Information
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tutorials, create a program and get started.
Assistance
For any problem concerning our products or apps, please go to the relevant
link below:
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App Support
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WARRANTY
- THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS’ APPLICABILITY. This Agreement applies only to the sale of products in new condition in the EU or in a market where a certified dealer is established. For the individual consumer, warranty runs from the original delivery date for two years in parallel with a three-year legal guarantee. For trade companies, warranty runs for two years from the original delivery date and with the conditions set out in this agreement.
- PARTIES OBLIGATIONS. Exxentric undertake – with the exception of the cases specified in paragraph 5 below – in case of malfunction or damage to the product to replace defective parts. More extensive repairs are to be carried out by an Exxentric designated service center.
- WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ERROR. Errors are professionally determined deviations from the normal standard that manifests itself during the period specified in paragraph 1. The product is considered defective if it differs in the manner stated above and is not, according to Exxentric, likely to have been defected due to accident or circumstances that are otherwise attributable to the buyer.
- TROUBLESHOOTING. Rectification of defects or delivery of replacement parts will take place within a reasonable time after the buyer notified the error and, if so requested by Exxentric, made the product available to the action of a designated service centre. What is considered a reasonable time is determined by the buyer’s need for the product, the nature and scope of the error, difficulties in determining the error and access to spare parts and engineering capacity.
- LIMITATION OF SELLER / EXXENTRIC’S COMMITMENT. Exxentric’s responsibility does not cover the product’s consumable parts and wear parts such as for example drive belts, extension straps, rubber protectors for the pulley block, snap hooks, rubber mats and pads. Also, the warranty does not cover what is considered as normal wear and tear, normal corrosion, or defects in paint or other coatings. Also, the buyer may not claim rectification for deficiencies which the seller can show were caused by for example:
- that repair or service was done elsewhere than at an authorized Exxentric service center
- that non OEM components were used
- that use of the product continued after the defect was first noticed
- that the product has been used in ways for which it is not designed or sized
- that the product has been abused
- that the product has not been used with normal care
- that the care regulations as per existing instructions have not been carefully observed.
- TRANSPORT SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE. For repair of extensive defects, the purchaser shall bring the product to a designated service center. Buyer shall, after the defect has been remedied, pick up the product from the seller or the designated service center. The product can also be dispatched by the buyer to the seller or to the designated service center. Such transportation shall be at the buyer’s sole risk and expense. Replacement parts which the buyer can be expected to replace on his/her own are delivered free of charge to the buyer.
- LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. For the individual consumer, the limitation of liability as stated in the current applicable Consumer sales rules applies. The buyer is therefore not entitled to compensation beyond what is covered under (2). For commercial customers, Exxentric’s liability is limited to what is stated in this agreement. The buyer, therefore, is not entitled to compensation for economic damages beyond the terms specified above, ie not for personal injury or property damage. Buyer is reminded once again the importance of the product being handled with care and in accordance with the operating manual’s instructions!
DISPUTES
Disputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Warranty Agreement shall in the first instance be resolved by agreement between the parties. If such an agreement can not be reached, the dispute shall be settled finally by arbitration at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (the Institute). The Rules for Expedited Arbitrations shall apply unless the Institute with regard to the case, the amount in dispute and other circumstances, determines the rules of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute shall apply to proceedings. In the latter case, the Institute shall also decide whether the arbitral tribunal shall be composed of one or three arbitrators.
References
- Exxentric | Flywheel Training
- exxentric.com/app-support
- Support | Exxentric | Flywheel Training
- exxentric.com/technical-support
- exxentric.com/news
- exxentric.com/support
- exxentric.com/support/maintenance/
- Exxentric Academy