TABLE OF CONTENTS Bow Owner's Personal Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Compound Bow Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Compound Bow Maintenance Strings and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Eccentric Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bow Press Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Initial Compound Bow Setup Rest Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Nock Set Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cable Guard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tiller Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Centershot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Arrow Fletch Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Compound Bow Adjustment Draw Weight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cam & 1/2 Draw Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Optimizing Cam & 1/2 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Zephyr Cam & 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Optimizing Zephyr Cam & 1/2 Performance . . . . . . . . .19 Optimizing Spiral Cam & 1/2 Performance . . . . . . . . . 20 Wheel & 1/2 Draw Length and Optimization . . . . . . .21 Wheel & 1/2 Optional Draw Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Versa Cam & 1/2 Draw Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . .23 Versa Cam & 1/2 Control Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . .25 Locating Your Bow's Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tuning Your Compound Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Compound Bow Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Hoyt family! As a member of an elite team, you will be pleased to know that you have purchased the finest crafted, most dependable bow on the market. Only the finest components go into every Hoyt bow along with 75 years of experience in bow technology and manufacturing. With some basic maintenance your new bow will provide you with years of good shooting and dependable service. 543 North Neil Armstrong Road Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2887 (801) 363-2990 phone (801) 537-1470 fax www.hoyt.com 1 BOW OWNER'S PERSONAL RECORD Fill in the following Personal Bow Record for your later reference. Bow Serial Number See page 26 for information on where your bow serial number is located. Hoyt Bow Model Purchased From Purchase Date Draw Length String Length " Draw Weight " Buss Cable Length " # " Control Cable Length Important Notes: Save your sales receipt and serial number for your bow. The sales receipt, as well as your serial number, is your proof of date-of-purchase. Proof of date-ofpurchase will be required should your bow ever need warranty service. The following space has been reserved for you to staple or tape your sales receipt for safe and convenient keeping. IMPORTANT! Staple or tape your sales receipt here for safekeeping. 2 COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY Top Cam AlphaShox Limbs Limb Pocket Weight Locking Screw Limb Weight Adjustment Bolt Yoke StringShox Control Cable Buss Cable Bow String Cable Guard Bar Sight Window Riser Cable Guard Glide Axle Grip Stabilizer Bushing RizerShox Buss Cable Limb Weight Adjustment Bolt Limb Pocket Limbs AlphaShox Control Cable Weight Locking Screw StringShox Bottom Cam Axle 3 WARNING! YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY Please read the following safety information. Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury to yourself, others, or property. 1. NEVER "DRY FIRE" YOUR BOW. Dry fire means to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow. Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energy can cause severe damage to your bow and possible injury to the shooter or others nearby. Let-down the bow slowly and carefully from any drawn position. 2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP. Excessive heat, such as that experienced on a sunny day inside a closed vehicle, could cause limb failure. Prolonged storage in a hot dry attic or damp basement could also be damaging. Store the bow properly when it is not in use. 3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFORE EACH USE. Carefully note the condition of the bowstring, limbs and riser before you shoot. Frayed bowstrings should be replaced. Damaged or suspect limbs should be reported to your local dealer for inspection or replacement. 4 4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure that the backstop you use is large enough to catch a stray arrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is positioned in a safe direction away from dwellings and other people. 5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that there are no persons, livestock, buildings or other objects behind or near your target. Be absolutely sure of your target in low light conditions. 6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting, inspect your arrows for defects. Discard cracked or dented shafts. Replace damaged or loose fletching and nocks. 7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up. Wear safety glasses when working on and shooting your bow. Be careful around strings and cables when using broadheads. Cutting strings and cables can cause serious damage to your bow and possible injury to you or others. Do not draw the bow beyond its maximum draw length. Never point or aim a drawn bow at another person. Children must be supervised by an adult. 8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. Hoyt cannot be held responsible for injuries suffered or caused by misuse, unsafe or improper arrow and bow combinations. Hoyt cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained when using an altered or modified Hoyt bow. 5 WARNING This bow is a deadly weapon. Always abide by all safety advisements. Children must be supervised by an adult. COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, is subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Hoyt recommends that you take your bow to a Hoyt authorized pro shop at least once a year for a yearly professional maintenance and inspection. Areas to be inspected are axles, spacers, lubrication of axle bushings (Hoyt Cam & 1/2 System bows do not require axle bushing lubrication), e-clips, strings, cables, limbs and riser. The following information provides helpful instruction on the proper care and maintenance of your new Hoyt bow. Keep this manual as a handy guide for future reference. STRINGS AND CABLES Apply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow's cables and string on a regular basis. Hoyt suggests once every two weeks during peak use. Use a high quality bowstring wax available at your local Hoyt pro shop. This will keep your bow's strings and cables in good condition. To assure best results replace your string and cables when wear is evident or every two years under normal use conditions. 6 Insist that Hoyt string and cables be used on your bow. Some Hoyt bow models come equipped with the FUSE Custom String System. In those cases, always replace your strings with FUSE brand strings. Beware of lesser quality string and cables as they may alter the performance of your bow or cause damage to it. ECCENTRIC LUBRICATION Cam & 1/2 System bows feature sealed ball bearings which do not require lubrication. For conventional bearings or bushings, a light spot lubrication of the axles where they pass through the eccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions where dirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubrication may be done on a daily basis. Hoyt recommends you use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or any other quality grease available at your local Hoyt Pro Shop. It is not recommended that you use "Penetrating Oils" such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break, etc. BOW PRESS USE Never allow your bow to be put into a bow press unless it is operated by a knowledgeable bow technician. Hoyt recommends that all necessary adjustments requiring the use of a bow press be done by an authorized Hoyt pro shop. 7 Presses the bow in two places fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press) Always use a double bow press like that shown in figure 1 when working on your bow. Never use a single pull bow press. (See fig 2) Presses the bow at the grip only fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press) 8 Before putting your bow in a bow press, loosen both the top and bottom weight lock screws and weight adjustment bolts 5 to 7 turns from maximum weight (when limb bolts are fastened all the way down). When putting your bow in the press, never put pressure on the riser! Always position the rollers at the base of the limbs (where the limbs enter the limb pockets). (See fig 3) fig 3 COMPOUND BOW SETUP REST SELECTION There are three basic types of arrow rests: Shoot Through, Fall Away, and Shoot Around. Hoyt recommends that you seek the advice of a qualified pro shop for the proper rest selection for your style of shooting. 9 NOCK SET INSTALLATION A nock point is a reference on the string that marks the exact location for you to nock your arrow. The arrow's nock is positioned under the nock set. To install the nock set at the proper position begin by slipping the nock set on the string. Then, using your rest as a reference, position the nock set just above level. A finger shooter should initially position the nock set at approximately 3/16" above level. The release shooter should position the nock set so that the arrow sits at a 90 degree angle with the string and adjust height as needed. (See fig 4) Once the nock set is at the desired location use a special set of nocking pliers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVER shoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock set that has not been properly crimped. For proper installation Hoyt recommends that this be done by a qualified pro shop. Nocking Point Height fig 4 10 CABLE GUARD INSTALLATION All Hoyt bows are designed with a built in cable guard bar attachment. Before mounting the cable guard bar, you must remove the rubberbands used only for shipping purposes. To insert the cable guard bar, simply slide the bar through the two mounting holes on the riser making sure that the bar is pushed completely through and flush with the end of the front mounting hole. After the bar has been inserted fasten with the 1/4-20 x 1/2" set screws provided. (See fig 5) Screws Flush w/Front of Riser fig 5 CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATION To prevent your bow's cables from rubbing against each other, Hoyt uses a specially designed cable glide that has off-set cable slots. To correctly install the glide on all Hoyt bows, first place the glide on the cable guard bar. (See fig 6) Next, push the control cable into the shorter front slot. Then, push the buss cable into the longer rear slot. CAUTION: Do not pull bow 11 fig 6 Control Cable back without proper installation of cable guard bar and glide. TILLER ADJUSTMENT Tiller is the difference in distance between the upper limb to the string and lower limb to Buss the string measured from the Cable base of the limbs (where the limb and riser meet) at a 90 degree angle to the string. (See fig 6) The main function of tiller is to allow the archer to more easily and comfortably aim during the draw and release of the shot. Most bows will shoot best near even tiller which means the distance from the string to the limb is the same on top and bottom. Tiller adjustments are made by adjusting either limb weight adjustment bolt. (See draw weight adjustment section pg. 14) 12 Tiller Tiller fig. 7 Example: If you have too much tiller on the bottom limb, decrease the weight on the top limb or increase the weight on the bottom. Hoyt re c o mmends that you initially set tiller equal top and bottom. CENTERSHOT Centershot is the alignment of the arrow in the power path of the string. This is accomplished by moving the arrow rest left or right. Release shooters should line the arrow up with or just slightly outside of the power path of the string. (See fig 8) Finger shooters should position the arrow so that the tip is just to the outside of the power path of the string. (See fig 8) Powerpath Rest Powerpath Rest fig 8 Release Setting Fingers Setting Centershot is critical to how accurately a bow will perform. These are initial centershot settings, for proper alignment Hoyt recommends this be done by a qualified pro shop. 13 FLETCH CLEARANCE Fletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or fletchings to pass cleanly by or through your arrow rest without impacting the rest so severely that the arrow's flight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you have adequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrow flight. (See fig 9) fig. 9 Incorrect Correct COMPOUND BOW ADJUSTMENT DRAW WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Weight adjustments can easily be made by turning the weight adjustment bolt cloc ...