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1. _ mossss 30 j __ 7074 2 J 30 4852 21 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length Dual Cam Systems The Outbreak and G3 Growth cam equipped bows can be configured to provide a draw length from 16 30 for the Outbreak and 15 27 in 1 intervals No bow press Is required to adjust the multidraw cam system To adjust the draw length first remove the socket head cap screw located in the rotating module Next rotate the module to the desired draw length and reinstall the screw in the corresponding hole It may be necessary to pull the cable away from the module to provide clearance for the module to rotate see the picture below Next perform the same operation on the opposite cam Be sure that both the top and bottom cams are set to the same draw length position The adjustable cam operates on a sliding poundage scale where an Increase in draw length also provides an increase in peak draw weight This allows the bow to grow with the archer The chart on the previous page shows the peak draw weight at each draw length for the Apprentice and Outbreak bows 22 Cam Adjustments G3 Growth Dual Cam System Buss Cable Post Positioning Screw CAM Front View Cable Post Mounting Screw String Post Module Mounting Screw CAM Back View 23 Cam Adjustments Ourbreak Dual Cam System Cable Post Mounting Module Screw Mounting Screw CAM Front View Buss Cable Pos2. fA Assembly String Cable Guard Cable Slide Arrow Rest Mounting Holes lt String Suppressor BOW DIAGRAMS Idler Wheel Limb Pocket Pivot Buss Cable Limb Pocket String Riser Sight Window and j Bear Hinge Mounting Holes 4 Guard Rest Mounting Holes Berger Hole Grip Stabilizer Mounting Hole String Suppressor and Suppressor Rod Max Fre Load re Cam Quad Limbs NU Single m BOW BOW vox as lt Top Cam xc Y wur N NCE Limb Pocket Pivot Buss Cable Limb Pocket Riser String Sight Window and Ahy Bear Hinge Mounting Holes Guard Rest Mounting Holes Berger Hole Grip Stabilizer 5 Mounting y Control Hole Cable String Suppressor and Suppressor Max dida Pre Load Ng Bottom Cam Quad Limbs Bos lt m Hybrid A BOW 8 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 damage the finish Storage and Transportation Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 125 degrees Excessive heat may damage your bow Do not leave your bow in your vehicle on a hot sunny day or store in a hot attic or other hot enclo
3. 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 DN Limb mounted accessories A CAN BE MOUNTED IN THIS REGION OF THE LIMB ONLY IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION Due to the design of your Bear Archery bow limbs it is of the utmost importance that your bow ONLY BE PRESSED IN PROPER 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 applying pressure to the last 2 of the limbs should be utilized as illustrated below NOTE Limb bolts MUST be backed out 3 complete turns prior to pressing a bow equipped with flare quad limbs and 4 complete turns for bows equipped with max pre load quad limbs DO NOT USE THIS STYLE BOW PRESS APPROVED BOW PRESSES For the most up to date and accurate list please visit your local Bear Archery dealer or www BearArcheryProducts com WARNING Failure to adhere to this list of presses can result in immediate failure of the limbs possible injury and void the manufacturer s warranty IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION lt d Certain bow models require the Bow press MUST use of fixed stops to prevent the only be applied to press forces from pushing the the outer 2 of the bow out of the bottom of the limb tips pr
4. Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Bottom Stop Cable Post Control Control Cable Cable Post Track Cam Module Indicator Indicator Mark Marks Bottom Module BOTIOM CAM Front View Module Mounting Screws Mounting Screw BOTTOM CAM Back View 18 Cam Adjustments FH2 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Indicator Marks Module Top Indicator Module Marks TOP CAM Front View Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM Back View 19 Cam Adjustments FH2 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Cable Post Control Contro Cable Cable Track Module Indicator Marks Indicator Mark Bottom Module BOTTOM CAM Front View Module Mounting Control Screws Cable Post Mounting Screw BOTTOM CAM Back View 20 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length Dual Cam Systems G3 Growth Cam Draw Length Inches ni eng Apprentice I Outbreak Cam Draw Length Inches Module Setting mm Draw Weight vs Draw Length Draw Length in vs Draw Weight Ibs Draw Length Limb Bolt Bottomed Limb Bolt Fully Backed Out 60 Ib pere 50 Ib spere 60 Ib Apprentice 50 Ib Apprentice Outbreak 8 Outbreak 2 6 turns 2 6 turns p 85 254325 sea 16 395435 3034 2832 2125 145185 162 18 4044 315355 325365 2327 1620 1923 28 J J 665705 4 J 3 435475 9v w apsz5 w
5. and verify that the arrows are parallel to each other In other words the spacing between the two arrows should be the same along the entire length of the arrows If not adjust your rest side to side to correct This is only your initial center shot and additional fine tuning may be required depending on your shooting style and equipment Please refer to the images on the next page for further reference 30 INITIAL BOW SETUP Place arrow firmly against Inside of riser shown Arrow rest should support the arrow in such a way that the arrow s centerline passes directly through the center of the two arrow rest mounting holes Arrows should be parallel along their entire length f i M INITIAL BOW SETUP Nocking Point and Nock Adjustment Now that the initial center shot setting is complete you need to verify your arrow nocking point Install the nocking point or string loop on the bowstring so that when an arrow is nocked it creates a 90 degree angle to the string Another option Is to use a process similar to the one used to determine center shot With an arrow in the rest and nocked on the string firmly hold another arrow against the shelf of the riser as illustrated Look down the arrows and verify that the arrows are parallel In other words the spacing between the two arrows should be the same along the entire length of the arrows If not adjust your nocking point up or down to correct At this
6. 2014 Owner s Manual Members of the ATA 817 Maxwell Avenue Evansville IN 47711 800 694 9494 e fax 812 467 1245 www BearArcheryProducts com Contents Important Bow Information euren 01 03 Archery Safety amp Warnings nun 04 05 BOW DAG ANS unten en 06 08 Care amp Maintenance 09 10 Bow Cam Zeus NEN Aalsa AA 11 29 mial BOW SEUD 30 34 Arrow Selection INFOrmation 35 GIG ee 36 37 Record important bow information here and keep for future reference Model Weight Range Draw Length String Length Cable Length Purchased From Date Purchase Serial Number 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 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
7. afety glasses is recommended with any archery product SAFETY FIRST Targets and Hunting Safety Be sure of your target Bow hunters often wear camouflage and are difficult to identify Never aim at anything you dont 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 ofthe 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 Pre shooting checklist Are these items in good condition Properly installed In working order Cables Sight String Arrow Rest String Serving Arrow Nocks ___Loop Nock set ___Arrow Shafts Cable Slide Set Screws 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 Flare Quad W 9 Limbs a p CY 6 Buss Cable Limb Bolt
8. ctory but once the bow is broken in or if you change strings cables it is possible that the cam timing will need to be checked If the cam system is out of time and the top stop hits before the bottom stop add twists into the control cable until both stops hit at the same time If the cam system is out of time and the bottom stop hits before the top stop take twists out of the control cable until both stops hit at the same time The high quality string materials used in your Bear Bow will exhibit very little stretch and should maintain proper timing for extended periods under normal use 14 Cam Adjustments H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Control Cable Post Top Stop Axle Bearing Indicator Mark String Post Top Module Module Indicator Marks Stop Mounting Screw TOP CAM Back View 15 Cam Adjustments H13 Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Buss Cable Bottom Stop Post Control Control Cable Track Indicator Madla Mark Indicator Marks Bottom Module BOTTOM CAM Front View Control Cable Post Screw Module Mounting Screws Stop Mounting Screw BOTTOM CAM Back View 16 Cam Adjustments A Synchronized Hybrid Cam System Control Cable Post Cam Indicator Mark Module Top Indicator Module Marks TOP CAM Back View Module Mounting Stop Mounting Screw String Post TOP CAM Back View 17 String Post Control Cable Post Screw Cam Adjustments A
9. draw weight let off and draw length settings of your bow Refer to arrow manufacturer s arrow selection tables using this information The International Bowhunters Organization IBO allows a minimum of five grains arrow weight per pound of peak weight Arrow weight is the total combined weight of your arrow nock insert and point or broadhead To determine the lightest arrow you can safely shoot use the following format WARNING Shooting arrows below these minimum weight requirements will void the warranty Using arrows below five grains per pound of peak weight can approach dry fire conditions and can severely reduce the life of your bow and may cause serious injury Contact your local Bear Archery pro shop or arrow manufacturers for arrow selection recommendations The weight of the arrow you select can be determined as follows l From an arrow chart find the weight of your arrow shaft based on the size and length 2 Add the weight of your broadhead or point 3 Add 35 grains to cover the nock insert and fletching For example NOTE It is always best to use a grain scale when available 35 Bear Archery Warranty Statement All Bear Archery compound bows are backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner This warranty applies to limbs risers and cams This warranty consists of the following programs Limbs 100 covered at no charge for the first 5 years 50 of replacement cost after eRisers L
10. ess Press should be capable of adjusting to the riser s full length Press must ONLY apply pressure to the limbs in this area 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 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 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 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 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 s
11. ifetime Warranty eCams Lifetime Warranty Original Owner Warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable Proof of purchase may be required Items Not Covered Cables strings bearings paint and or film dipped finishes resulting from normal wear and tear are not included in this warranty Damage Not Covered Damage caused by abuse mishandling dry firing alteration or modification made to original products are not covered under this warranty The use of any bow press other than those approved by Bear Archery will void this warranty Additionally shooting of arrows less than 5 grains per pound of peak draw weight will void this warranty Bear Archery reserves the right to make parts substitutions on warranty coverage at Bear Archery s sole discretion for any reason Bow Warranty Registration For this warranty to be in effect the on line warranty registration process must be completed at BearArcheryProducts com and submitted within 30 days of purchase 36 Bear Archery Warranty Statement Continued Traditional Bows I year Limited Warranty to the original owner Youth Bows 90 Day Limited Warranty to the original owner In the event a bow requires warranty service please contact the Bear Archery Customer Department at 800 694 9494 for a return authorization RA number and return shipping instructions For full warranty details please log on to BearArcheryProducts com for further information Key Co
12. ng the bowstring and cable annually Please visit your local Bear Archery dealer for assistance BOW ADJUSTMENTS Peak Draw Weight Adjustment Bear Archery bows have an approximate 10 pound peak welght adjustment range Using a 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 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 the specified number of full turns on bows that are equipped with max pre load quad limbs Also do not back out the limb bolts more than the specified number of full turns for bows equipped with flare quad limbs unless otherwise noted BOW ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Clockwise Increases Peak Weight Counter Clockwise Decreases Peak Weight Limb Bolt Adjustment Bows Max Turns Agenda PAP 4 AGENG Pens 4 Anarchy HC 4 Apprentice 3 6 Attitude aana 4 Authority ee 4 Domaln bes bis 4 je SAN NE ANA 4 ENDE saa aranan ce 4 ges c RNC 4 Method aoi siriana 4 Motive 6 4 Motive 7 eaaa 4 KABA ahi 4 Venen 4 Outbreak 8 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length Synchronized Hybrid Cam S
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14. sed 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 APPROVED bow presses Older style single pull bow presses that contact the bow only in the grip area can result in bent or broken risers See page 4 and or www BearArcheryProducts com for additional bow press information 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 Teflon lubricants Avoid excessive lubrication of any item as this can attract dirt On hunting bows avoid lubricants with obvious odors String and Cable Maintenance Regularly apply a high quality bowstring wax to your string and 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 replaci
15. t Cam Module Axle Bushing Module Positioning Screw CAM Back View 24 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length Rotating Module System S13 Cam EZ3 E3 Venue Empire Attitude Authority 0 25 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Draw Length Rotating Module System The rotating module cam system allows the bow to be adjusted to all of its draw length positions without the use of separate individual modules and does not require a bow press for draw length adjustments at 1 2 increments Draw length changes are made by first removing the socket head cap screws that secure the rotating module unit Next rotate the module until the desired module draw length module tick mark is lined up with the cam tick mark and reinstall the screws in the corresponding holes Such draw length adjustments will not affect peak draw weight When the rotating module unit is repositioned to adjust draw length the draw stop must also be moved to the corresponding setting marked on the cam 26 Cam Adjustments S13 Rotating Module System Rotating Module Screws Module Indicator Marks Cam String Indicator Post Mark Front View Rotating Module Perimeter Weight Cable Post Draw Stop Mounting N cls io Draw Stop Back View 27 Cam Adjustments EZ3 Rotating Module System Rotating Module Indicator zZ Module Marks Screws Cam Rotating Module Draw Stop Mo
16. time adjust arrow fletch position to correspond with the arrow rest you are using Such adjustments are done by simply rotating or replacing the arrow s nock Carefully position the nock to provide proper fletch clearance through the arrow rest Your local Bear Archery dealer can show you how to do this or can provide the service for you Please refer to the images on the next page for further reference Install All Accessories After your arrow rest and nocking point are installed correctly you will need to install all other accessories such as sights quivers silencers peep sights stabilizers etc Before mounting ANY accessories to the limbs Refer to page 3 for important limb information 32 INITIAL BOW SETUP Arrow Alignment gt NN 90 Degrees Place arrow firmly against shelf of riser as shown Arrows should be parallel along their entire length INITIAL BOW SETUP Sight Adjustment When first sighting in your new bow or bow sight the key thing to remember is Chase the arrows In other words if your arrows are hitting the target to the right of the bull s eye move your sight to the right If the arrows hit high on the target raise your sight Arrow Group In the picture above the arrows are hitting the target high and to the right of the bull s eye To correct this adjust your sight up and to the right Remember Chase the arrows ARROW SELECTION Arrow selection depends on the peak
17. unting Holes Cable Post Draw Stop Back View 28 Indicator Mark String Post Rotating Module Draw Stop Mounting Cam Adjustments FHI Rotating Module System Module Indicator Marks Rotating Module Screws Cam TOP CAM Front View String Post Draw Stop Cable Post TOP CAM Back View 29 INITIAL BOW SETUP Before you can safely and effectively shoot your bow a number of specific initial bow setup steps must be taken These steps can be performed on your own if your level of expertise is adequate Or your local Bear Archery dealer can help you Arrow Rest Installation amp Setup Arrow rests should be installed according to the manufacturer s specifications The first adjustment you need to perform is setting the vertical height of your arrow rest When properly adjusted your arrow rest should align the centerline of the arrow with the center of the two holes used to mount the rest to the riser To check this place an arrow in the rest and nocked on the string Visually confirm the center of the arrow passes directly through the center of the arrow rest mounting holes when viewed from the side If not adjust your rest up or down to correct Next the rest should be adjusted for proper Center shot With an arrow in the rest and nocked on the string firmly hold another arrow against the inside of the riser near the arrow rest mounting holes as illustrated Look down the arrows
18. ystem H13 Cam Draw Lengths Inches Module Setting Agenda6 Agenda7 Effet Method Motive Motive7 55 6 65 7 75 8 FH2 Cam Module Setting Rumor 5 2 Z 255 _ da 3 4 4 5 6 ss L 65 2 7 13 CAM ADJUSTMENTS Synchronized Hybrid Cam System The Synchronized Hybrid cam has a rotating module for draw length adjustment All draw length adjustments can be made without the use of a bow press Draw length changes are made by simply rotating the modules to the desired position and moving the draw stop To change draw length remove the socket head cap screws from the top and bottom modules rotate the modules to the desired positions line up the indicator mark on the cam with the correct draw length Indicator mark on the module making sure to align the top and bottom to the same setting and reapply the screws Next remove the draw stop on both the top and bottom cam and remount it in the corresponding stop locations to the draw length you selected Such module draw length adjustments will not affect peak draw weight or timing Modules are right and left hand specific and top and bottom specific In order for the Synchronized Hybrid cam system to operate at maximum efficiency the timing needs to be set correctly This means that the top and bottom cams roll over and hit their respective draw stops at the same time The cam timing is set during assembly at the fa
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