Contents Important Bow Information Archery Safety & Warnings Bow Diagrams Care & Maintenance Bow/Cam Adjustments Initial Bow Setup Arrow Selection Information Warranties 3-5 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-17 18-22 23 24-25 Record important bow information here and keep for future reference. Model:__________________________ Owner's Manual Weight Range:___________________ Draw Length:____________________ String Cable Length:___________________ Length:___________________ Purchased From:_________________ Members of the ATA Date Purchased:__________________ Serial Number:___________________ 2 817 Maxwell Avenue · Evansville, IN 47711 800-694-9494 · fax 812-467-1245 www.BearArcheryProducts.com Congratulations! Your new Bear Archery compound bow is the finest available. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a Bear. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. For this reason, we ask you read the Care and Maintenance section carefully to learn how easy it is to maintain the quality, performance and level of satisfaction you expect from a Bear Archery product. ENJOY YOUR NEW BOW! ! IMPORTANT PRESS ! ! INFORMATION ! Due to the innovative and advanced design of your Bear Archery bow limbs, it is of the utmost importance that your bow ONLY BE PRESSED IN APPROVED BOW PRESSES. Traditional style presses that use rollers to apply pressure only to the mid section of the limbs CANNOT BE USED. Only presses that are capable of capturing the riser as close to the ends as possible and applying pressure to the limbs ONLY between the axle and limb flare as illustrated can be used. APPROVED BOW PRESSES: Fixed ·Sure-Loc (must have USL wheel kit installed) ·HTM ·ELP ·Big Squeeze (must use Limb Fork Attachment) Portable ·Bowmaster (Quad Limb Brackets must be used) For the most up to date and accurate list, please visit your local Bear Archery dealer or www.BearArcheryProducts.com ! IMPORTANT LIMB ! ! INFORMATION ! Your new Bear Archery bow uses the latest technology in limb design. This creates a limb capable of storing optimal amounts of energy unlike any other bow in the industry. For that reason, the use of limb mounted accessories such as vibration dampeners must be restricted. These particular accessories MUST NOT BE mounted more than 2 inches from the limb pockets. Mounting limb accessories more than 2 inches away from the pockets, particularly clamping type accessories, can potentially damage the limbs and void the warranty. See the illustration below. 2" MAX Failure to adhere to this list of presses can result in immediate failure of the limbs, possible injury and void the manufacturer's warranty. Limb mounted accessories CAN BE MOUNTED IN THIS REGION OF THE LIMB ONLY. 3 4 ! IMPORTANT PRESS ! ! INFORMATION ! ! 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. 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. Never dry-fire your bow! Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow attached to the string. Your bow is designed to transfer energy to a properly weighted arrow. DO NOT USE THIS STYLE PRESS ARMS Shooting underweight arrows has the same effect as dry-firing a bow and may cause serious injury. Use the proper arrow for you and your bow. If you are unsure about your arrow choice, contact your local Bear Archery dealer or an arrow manufacturer. Do not use wooden or fiberglass arrows. They are not designed for use with this compound bow and may cause serious injury. 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. Press must ONLY apply pressure to the limbs in this area. Press should be capable of adjusting to the riser's full length Inspect your arrows and 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 occur. The use of safety glasses is recommended with any archery product. 5 6 ! SAFETY FIRST ! Targets and Hunting Safety 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. Weighted Axle Dampeners Cable with Split Yoke 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 point or aim a drawn bow at another person. Never draw or shoot when anyone is between you and your target. 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 that no part of the bow will strike any tree branches or other obstacles. Never shoot arrows straight up in the air or in any direction where you might destroy property or endanger life. Flare Quad Limbs Limb Bolt Assembly Arc String Suppressor Are these items in good condition? Properly installed? In working order? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Cables String String Serving Loop/Nock set Cable Slide ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Sight Arrow Rest Arrow Nocks Arrow Shafts Set Screws Pre-shooting checklist Cable guard Continuous String Cable Slide Arrow Rest Mounting Holes 7 8 BOW DIAGRAMS Idler Wheel Limb Pocket CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care and a minimum amount of routine maintenance, your bow will be kept in top condition. However, it is still important to carefully inspect your bow on a regular basis. Cleaning Your bow should be kept clean of dust, mud and grime. Use a damp soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Do not use solvents such as acetone or mineral spirits as they may 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 vehicle 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 Peak Draw Weight Adjustment in the bow adjustment section. Bow Presses Use only "double-pull" type APPROVED bow presses. A "double-pull" bow press draws your 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 a press. See page 4 and/or www.BearArcheryProducts.com for additional bow press information. Cam Riser Sight Window and Mounting Holes Grip Stabilizer Mounting Hole 9 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication Your Bear Archery compound bow requires very little lubrication. Wipe the cable guard periodically with a dry cloth to keep the cable slide running smoothly and free of dust. Cam and idler wheel bearings do not require lubrication. If other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium grease or TeflonTM 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 your string and synthetic cable system. Regular waxing protects your cables and strings from abrasion, wear and separation. Smear the wax into position. Then, rub it gently with your fingers or a soft piece of leather to work the wax into the strands. Replace frayed or worn bowstrings and cables immediately. ·Bear Archery strongly recommends replacing the bowstring and cable annually. Please visit your local Bear Archery dealer for assistance. BOW ADJUSTMENTS Peak Draw Weight Adjustment Bear Archery bows have a 10 pound peak weight adjustment range. If your bow is equipped with limb bolt lock downs, make sure these screws (small single button head screw attached to riser through "tang" protruding from underneath the limb pocket) are loosened before making any weight adjustments. Using a 7/32" hex wrench, turn the limb bolts clockwise to increase peak weight and counterclockwise to reduce peak weight. Bow weight will increase or decrease approximately two to four pounds per turn. IMPORTANT Both limb bolts must be adjusted equally. Likewise, do not turn one limb bolt more than two turns ahead of the other when making adjustments. Finally, limb bolts must never be backed out more than 3 full turns. Bows with limb bolt lockdowns: After all tuning adjustments have been made; engage the limb bolt lock down screws. Screws should be snug against the limb pocket "tang". 11 12 BOW ADJUSTMENTS CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length ­ Perimeter Weighted Modular Single Cam The perimeter weighted single cam has a modular draw length adjustment. Most draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press. Draw length changes are made by simply changing modules and moving the draw stop. Accessory modules are available from your local Bear Archery dealer in one-inch draw length increments. Each module is numbered, with #10 being the longest draw length and #4 being the shortest. To change modules remove the socket head cap screws from the present module, remove that module and replace with a new module. Such module draw length adjustments will not affect peak draw weight. Modules are right and left hand specific. USE ONLY RH changed, the draw stop must also be moved to the corresponding setting marked on the cam. Draw stop must be positioned so that the side marked "OUT" faces out. MODULES ON RIGHT HAND CAMS AND LH MODULES ON LH CAMS! When a module is CounterClockwise Decreases Peak Weight Limb Bolt Assembly Clockwise Increases Peak Weight Limb Bolt Lockdown Tang & Screw Additionally, fine draw length adjustments of ½ inch can be made by removing the bowstring from the standard "dot" string post and reattaching it to either the "+" or "-" string posts on the cam. Moving the string to the "+" post will increase draw length by ½" and moving the string to the "-" post will decrease draw length by ½". To make such adjustments, it is first necessary to remove tension from the harness system of the bow by compressing the bow in a bow press. A fixed or portable bow press must be used! Under NO circumstances can this relaxing of the harness system be accomplished by simply backing out limb bolts. Refer to the images on the next page for additional reference. 13 14 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Module number "+" Post CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length ­ Modular Single Cam The modular single cams have a modular draw length adjustment. Most draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press. Draw length changes are made by simply changing modules. Accessory modules are available from your local Bear Archery dealer in one-inch draw length increments. Each module is numbered, with #2 being the longest draw length and #8 being the shortest. To change modules remove the socket head cap screws from the present module, remove that module and replace with a new module. Such module draw length adjustments will not affect peak draw weight. Additionally, fine draw adjustments of up to ½ inch can be made by repositioning the Brass 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 compressing the bow in a bow press. A fixed or portable bow press must be used! Under NO circumstances can this relaxing of the harness system be accomplished by simply backing out limb bolts. Pulling more bowstring up into the cam will reduce draw length. Letting it out will increase draw length. Module number engraved in module Module mounting screws Module Standard "dot" Post Draw Stop MUST FACE OUT Back View Standard "dot" Post Module Mounting Screws Perimeter Weight "-" Post Draw Stop Screws Draw stop increments must match module number Adjustable string post Module Front View Back View Cam Front View 15 16 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length ­ Rotating Modular Cam System with MultiDraw The adjustable multidraw cam equipped bow can be configured to provide a draw length from 13" to 27" in 1" intervals. No bow press is required to adjust the mu ...