COMPOUND BOW OWNER'S MANUAL 4600 SW 41 Blvd. · Gainesville, FL 32608 352-376-2327 · fax 352-376-6115 www.escaladesports.com 1 Contents Archery Safety Bow Diagrams Maintenance Draw Weight Adjustment Xact Timing Adjustment Tiller Adjustment Draw Length Adjustment Modular Style Tri-Draw Style Perimeter Weighted OneCam SuperCam Extreme/Strike Cams HatchetCam Micro Perimeter Weighted Cam Original OneCam ActionCam Machlite Energy Wheel Rotating Module Cam Zen Cam Vortec Cam Initial Bow Setup Basic Tuning Care and Storage Bow Setup String Replacement Warranties 4&5 6&7 8&9 10 11 12 13 14 15 & 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 & 25 26 27 28 & 29 30 31 32, 33, 34 35, 36, 37 38 & 39 2 Congratulations! Your new Escalade Sports compound bow is the finest available. It has been engineered for accuracy and long life, and built with quality and pride. Regular waxing of string and buss cables reduces wear along with serving separations. Enjoy your new bow! Record important bow information here and keep for future reference: Model______________________________________ Weight Range _______________________________ Draw Length ________________________________ String Length ________________________________ Buss Cable and/or Cable Length ________________ Purchased From _____________________________ Date Purchased______________________________ 3 SAFETY FIRST Before using this equipment, read and follow these manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer or a qualified dealer or authority. Never dry-fire you bow. Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow attached. Your bow is designed to transfer energy to a properly weighted arrow. Warning: Dry-firing a bow severely reduces the life expectancy of the bow and may cause immediate damage to the bow resulting in injury to yourself or others. Use the proper arrow for you and your bow. If you are unsure about your arrow choice, contact your archery dealer or an arrow manufacturer. A list of manufacturers can be found on page 34. Warning: Shooting underweight arrows has the same effect as dry-firing and may cause serious injury. Use arrows of the proper length and spine (stiffness) for your bow and shooting style. Warning: Do not use wooden arrows. They are not designed for use with this compound bow and may cause serious injury. Inspect your arrows and arrow nocks regularly. Immediately discard any dented, split, splintered or otherwise damaged arrows and replace cracked or broken nocks. Do not draw your bow beyond its maximum draw length as damage to the limbs, cables and strings could result. Use of safety glasses is recommended with any archery product. 4 SAFETY FIRST Targets and hunting safety · · · Be sure of your target. Bowhunters often wear camouflage and are difficult to identify. Never aim at anything you don't intend to shoot. Never shoot at a target or object unless you are sure that it can stop your arrows. Make sure the area behind and around your target is clear. Before shooting, be sure the bow limbs will not strike any tree branches or other obstacles. Never point or aim a drawn bow at another person. Never draw or shoot when anyone is between you and your target. Never allow anyone to retrieve arrows until all arrows have been shot. Never shoot arrows straight up in the air or in any direction where you might destroy property or endanger life. Pre-shooting checklist Are these items in good condition? Properly installed? In working order? ___ Cables ___ String ___ String serving ___ Nock set ___ Cable slide ___ Arrow rest ___ Arrow nocks ___ Arrow shafts ___ Set screws ___ Teardrop fittings · · · · · 5 BOW DIAGRAMS Understanding your bow and its component parts will add to your archery enjoyment. Although bows differ in performance and features, these photos represent the components available in various combinations on most models. Being familiar with this information will help you with the instructions throughout this manual. Also, you can refer to these photos when ordering parts or making technical inquiries. 6 BOW DIAGRAMS 7 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Use a soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Spray-on furniture polish works well. Protect the finish on target bows with paste wax. On hunting bows, avoid cleaners with distinctive odors. Do not use solvents such as acetone or mineral spirits as they will ruin the finish. Storage and Transportation Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 150 degrees. Excessive heat may damage your bow. Do not leave your bow unprotected in your car or truck on a hot sunny day or store in a hot attic or other hot enclosed area. Clean your bow thoroughly after each use. Never put your bow away wet or store it in a damp place. Lightly oil all steel parts (axles, mounting screws) to prevent rust. You can relax the limbs if storing for more than a year. Follow the instructions under Draw Weight Adjustment on page 10. Always use a bow case when traveling with you bow. Bow Presses Use only "double-pull" type bow presses. A "doublepull" bow press draws you bow down at two points on the riser. Older style "single-pull" bow presses that contact the bow only in the grip area can result in bent or broken risers. To reduce unnecessary stress on the riser, back off the limb bolts 2-3 turns before placing in press. 8 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Your Escalade Sports compound bow requires very little lubrication. Wipe the cableguard periodically to keep the cable slide running smoothly. Cam and wheel bearings do not require lubrication. If other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium grease or Teflon© lubricants. Avoid excessive lubrication of any item, as this can attract dirt. On hunting bows, avoid lubricants with obvious odors. String and Synthetic Cable Maintenance Regularly apply a high quality bowstring wax to you string and synthetic cables systems. Regular waxing protects your cables and strings from abrasion, wear and separation. One twist per 4" of string length will eliminate "dead strands". For example, a 47" string should be twisted 1112 times. Be sure to twist the string in the direction that tightens the servings. Escalade Sports strongly recommends replacing the bowstring and cable annually or every 12,000 shots. If the string or cables show signs of wear, replace as soon as possible with Escalade Sports components. Directions on replacing the string start on page 35. 9 BOW ADJUSTMENTS Draw Weight Adjustment Escalade Sports bows have a 10-15 pound peak weight adjustment range. The weight range is printed on the sticker on the lower limb. If your bow is equipped with limb bolt lock downs, make sure these brass-tipped set screws are loosened 4-5 turns before making any weight adjustments. Using a 3/16" hex wrench, turn the limb bolts clockwise to increase peak weight and counter-clockwise to reduce peak weight. Bow weight will increase or decrease approximately two to four pounds per turn. Do not turn one limb bolt more than two turns ahead of the other. After making weight adjustments, use a bow scale to check peak weight and a bow square to check the tiller. (Does not apply to OneCams) After all tuning adjustments have been made, engage the limb bolt lockdown set screws. Screws should be snug against the limb bolts. (Do not exceed 50 inchpounds of torque.) 10 BOW ADJUSTMENTS Xact Timing (Two cam bows only) Timing refers to the synchronization (or lack of synchronization) that occurs when wheels and cams "break over" as the string is drawn. "Times" bows break over in unison (synchronization). "Unlimited" bows do not. Every Escalade Sports bow is perfectly timed before it leave the factory. But if you change the weight or draw length settings or if your cables stretch from heat, cold, or time, you can quickly detect a timing problem and easily correct it in minutes. Check and set your timing using the Xact Timing Gauge. This gauge is provided with every bow featuring Xact Timing, or it can be purchased separately. To adjust timing: 1) Place the bow in a horizontal position. 2) Identify the eccentric with the Reference Line that is least parallel to the string. This eccentric will need adjustment. 3) Place the Xact Timing Gauge on the string near the opposite eccentric; align the Xact Timing Gauge Indicate with the Reference Line on that eccentric. 4) Reposition the Xact Timing Gauge on the string next to the eccentric that needs to be adjusted. 5) Loosen the caphead screw that locks the timing feature in place using a 3/16" hex wrench. 11 BOW ADJUSTMENTS Xact timing (continued) 6) Using the supplied box wrench, turn the timing feature until the Reference Line on the eccentric is even with the Xact Timing Gauge Indicator. 7) Lock the timing feature in place by tightening caphead screw. Tiller Adjustment (Used on Two cam bows) Tiller is the difference in the distances from the string to the points where the riser meets the limbs. It can be measured using a bow square. This measurement is not particularly critical regardless of shooting style, but should be maintained for consistency. The tiller should be even to 1/8" closer on the bottom. Adjust the tiller by turning the limb bolts (see "Draw Weight Adjustment"). To increase the tiller measurement on one limb, turn the limb bolt counter-clockwise. To decrease the tiller measurement, turn the bolt clockwise. 12 BOW ADJUSTMENTS Draw Length Adjustment - Modular Style Most Escalade Sports bows, including the single cam models, have modular cams or wheels. On these bows, you can adjust your draw length to fit your shooting style simply be changing the elements. This draw length adjustment will have a negligible effect on your peak weight. Some elements can be changed without using a bow press. The factory-installed elements will give you the draw length marked on the bow. Elements are graduated in one-inch increments. 1) Using a hex wrench, loosen the flathead socket screws in the cam or wheel until the element falls off. You may have to press the cables towards the limb to reach the inner screw. 2) Slip the new element in place and loosely fasten both screws. Then tighten both screws alternately, making sure that the element is flush against the face of the cam or wheel. Do not over tighten screws. 13 BOW ADJUSTMENTS Draw Length Adjustment - Modular Style (continued) 3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 on other end for dual eccentric bows. Be sure to use matching elements. Draw Length Adjustment - Tri-draw style Some Escalade Sports bows have tri-draw style wheels. These can be adjusted to one inch longer or one inch shorter than the factory set draw length. Note: This draw length adjustment will affect the peak weight of the bow. 1) Back limb bolts off at least 2 turns. 2) Using a double pull bow press, relax the bow. 3) To increase the draw length by one inch, move the cable to the inboard slot (toward the center of the bow). Repeat on opposite end. 4) To reduce the draw length, move the cable to the outboard slot (toward the limb tip). Repeat on other end. 5) Be sure the cable and string are firmly seated in the proper grooves as you release the bow press. 14 ADJUSTING DRAW LENGTH Perimeter Weighted OneCam II Perimeter Weighted OneCams have a modular draw length adjustment. Draw length changes are made by simply changing modules. Accessory modules are available from your dealers in one-inch draw length increments. Each module is numbered, with #1 being the longest draw length module and #8 being the shortest. To change modules remove the socket head screws from the present module, remove that module and replace with a new module. Such module draw length adjustment will not affect draw weight. Additional, fine draw length (and string stretch) adjustments of up to 1/2 inch can be made by repositioning the adjustable bowstring mounting post near the center of the cam. To make such adjustments, it is first necessary to remove tension from the harness system of the bow by relaxing the bow in a bow press. A fixed or portable bow press must be used. Under not circumstances can this relaxing of the harness system be accomplished by simply backing out limb bolts. 15 ADJUSTING DRAW LENGTH Perimeter Weighted OneCam II (continued) Such mounting post draw length adjustments will slightly affect draw length and weight. Pulling more bowstring up into the cam will reduce draw length and weight. Letting it out will increase draw length and weight. Wing Module Draw Stop Feature A unique optional feature of the new PWCII is provided by the new wing modules. The wing module accepts a draw stop screw that lets the shooter adjust the "valley" at full draw. Without the draw stop screw, a wide, soft valley is experienced. With the draw stop screw installed the shooter can tune the valley to provide a sharp, solid wall at full draw. The bow is shipped without the draw stop screw in place. A draw stop screw is included in the enclosure bag provided with your bo ...