Compound BowOwners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Bow Owners Personal Record.......................2

2. Compound Bow Terminology........................3

3. Important Infomation......................................4

4. Compound Bow Maintenance ScheduleStrings and Cables..................................................6Bow Lubrication.....................................................7Bow Press Use.........................................................7

5. Initial Compound Bow SetupRest Selection..........................................................9Nock Set Installation............................................10Cable Guard Installation.....................................10Tiller Adjustment..................................................13Centershot..............................................................14Fletch Clearance....................................................15

6. Compound Bow AdjustmentDraw Weight Adjustment...................................15Draw Length Adjustment...................................16Inner-Cam Adjustments (Two Cam).................16Inner-Cam Adjustments (One Cam).................17

7. Tuning Your Compound Bow......................20

8. Compound Bow Warranty............................22

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Hoyt USA family!

As a member of an elite team, you will be pleased to know that you have purchased thefinest crafted, most dependable bow on the market. Only the finest components go intoevery Hoyt USA bow along with over 50 years ofexperience in bow technology and manufactur-ing. With some basic maintenance your newbow should provide you with years of pleasureand dependable service.

543 North Neil Armstrong RoadSalt Lake City, Utah 84116-2887

(801) 363-2990 Phone(801) 537-1470 Faxwww.hoytusa.com

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BOW OWNERS PERSONAL RECORD

Fill in the following Personal Bow Record foryour later reference.Bow Serial Number

Hoyt USA Bow Model

Purchased From

Purchase Date

Draw Length “ Draw Weight #

Bowstring Length “ Cables Length “

Important Note:Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof ofdate-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will berequired should your bow ever need warranty serv-ice.

The following space has been reserved for you to sta-ple or tape your sales receipt for safe and convenientkeeping.�

IMPORTANT!Staple or tape your sales receipt

here for safekeeping.

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Eccentric

COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY

Bow Limb

Aim Cables w/ Soft Yoke

Limb WeightAdjustment Bolt

Weight Locking Screw

Sight WindowBow String

Cable Guard Bar

Cable GuardGlide

GripRiser

Stabilizer Bushing

Weight Locking Screw

Bow Limb

Eccentric

Aim Cables w/ Soft Yoke

Limb WeightAdjustment Bolt

Axle

Axle

WARNING! YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FORARCHERY SAFETY

Please read the following safety information.Disregarding these rules may cause seriousinjury to yourself or property.

1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry firemeans to draw and release the bowstring with-out an arrow. Firing a bow without an arrow toabsorb the energy can cause severe damage toyour bow and possible injury to the shooter orothers nearby.

2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREMEHEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.Excessive heat, such as that experienced on asunny day inside a closed vehicle, could causelimb failure. Prolonged storage in a hot dry atticor damp basement could also be damaging.

3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFOREEACH USE. Carefully note the condition of thebowstring, limbs and riser before you shoot.Frayed bowstrings should be replaced.Damaged or suspect limbs should be reported toyour local dealer for inspection or replacement.

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4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make surethat the backstop you use is large enough tocatch a stray arrow and that it is thick enoughthat the arrow cannot completely penetrate it.Make sure that it is positioned in a safe directionaway from dwellings and other people.

5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure thatthere are no persons, livestock, buildings orother objects behind or near your target. Beabsolutely sure of your target in low light condi-tions.

6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting,inspect your arrows for defects. Discard crackedor dented shafts. Replace damaged or loosefletching and nocks.

7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up.Be careful around strings and cables when usingbroadheads. Cutting strings and cables cancause serious damage to your bow and possibleinjury to you or others. Children must be super-vised by an adult.

8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. HoytUSA cannot be held responsible for injuries suf-fered or caused by misuse, unsafe or improperarrow and bow combinations. Hoyt USA can-

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not be held responsible for injuries sustainedwhen using an altered or modified Hoyt USAbow.

WARNINGThis bow is a deadly weapon.

Always abide by all saftey advisements.Children should be supervised by an adult.

COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE

Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, issubject to wear and need of periodic inspection,adjustment and service. Hoyt USA recommendsthat you take your bow to an authorized proshop at least once a year for a yearly profession-al maintenance and inspection. Areas to beinspected are axles, spacers, lubrication of axlebushings, e-clips, strings, cables, limbs and riser. The following information provides helpfulinstruction on the proper care and maintenanceof your new Hoyt bow. Keep this manual as ahandy guide for future reference.

STRINGS AND CABLESApply a light coat of bowstring wax to yourbow’s cables and string on a regular basis. HoytUSA suggests once every two weeks duringpeak use. Use a high quality bowstring waxavailable at your local Hoyt Pro Shop..

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This will keep your bow’s string and cables ingood condition. To assure best results replace D-75 string and cables when wear is evident orevery two years under normal use conditions.Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be usedon your bow. Beware of lesser quality string andcables as they may alter the performance of yourbow or cause damage to it.

ECCENTRIC LUBRICATIONA light, spot lubrication of the axles where theypass through the eccentric should be done on aregular basis (1,500- 2,000 shots). In adversehunting conditions where dirt, dust or moistureare encountered, lubrication may be done on adaily basis. Hoyt USA recommends you use asilicone or Teflon based lubrication or any otherquality grease available at your local Hoyt USAPro Shop. It is not recommended that you use“Penetrating Oils” such as WD-40, EZ-#7, FastBreak, etc.

BOW PRESS USENever allow your bow to be put into a bow pressunless it is operated by a knowledgeable bowtechnician. Hoyt USA recommends that all nec-essary adjustments requiring the use of a bowpress be done by an authorized Hoyt Pro Shop.

fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press)

Always use a double bow press like that shownin figure 1 when working on your bow.

Never use a single pull bow press. (See fig 2)

fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press)

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When putting your bow in a bow press, neverput pressure on the riser! Always position therollers at the base of the limbs (where the limbsenter the limb pockets).

COMPOUND BOW SETUP

REST SELECTIONThere are two basic types of arrow rests “ShootThrough” and “Shoot Around” (See fig 3) Shootthrough rests are designed for release shootersas arrows shot using a release bend vertically.Shoot around rests are designed for finger shoot-ers as arrows shot by fingers bend horizontally.Hoyt USA recommends that you seek the adviceof a qualified Pro Shop for the proper rest selec-tion for your style of shooting.

fig 3 Shoot Through Shoot Around

NOCK SET INSTALLATIONA nock point is a reference on the string thatmarks the exact location for you to nock yourarrow. The arrow’s nock is positioned under thenock set. To install the nock set at the properposition begin by slipping the nock set on thestring. Then, using your rest as a reference, posi-tion the nock set just above level. A finger shoot-er should initially position the nock set atapproximately 3/8” above level. The releaseshooter should begin at approximately 1/4”above level. (See fig 4) Once the nock set is at thedesired location use a special set of nocking pli-ers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVERshoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock setthat has not been properly crimped. For properinstallation Hoyt USA recommends that this bedone by a qualified Pro Shop.

fig 4

CABLE GUARD INSTALLATIONAll aluminum Hoyt USA bows are designedwith a built in cable guard bar attachment. To

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insert the cable guard bar, simply slide the barinto the two mounting holes on the riser makingsure that the bar is pushed completely throughand flush with the end of the front mountinghole. After the bar has been inserted fasten withthe 8-32 x 1/2 screws provided. (See fig 5)

Hoyt USA’s magnesium bows are designed witha high mount style cable guard bar that ismounted directly to the side of the riser by two10-24 screws. (See fig 6)

All of Hoyt USA’saluminum targetbows come with anadjustable stainlesssteel cable guard bar.Warning! On someshorter axle to axlemodels, adjustablecable guard bars can

fig 6 be off-set too much

8-32NC Screws SHCS

Flush w/Front of Riser

10-24 SHCSScrews

fig 5

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causing the cable to track off the cam. This cancause damage to the bow or personal injury. Toprevent this from happening, NEVER SET THEBAR AT THE THREE O’ CLOCK POSITION.

CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATIONHoyt USA uses a specially designed cable glidethat has off-set cable slots. To correctly installthe glide on two-cam, VersaCam, and RedlineCam model bows, make sure that when thecables are inserted into the glide the shortest slotis to the rear and the longer slot closest to thegrip. For all SaberCam model bows, make surethat the longest slot is to the rear and the shorterslot is closest to the grip. (See fig 7)

fig. 7

Note: If you have trouble pulling the cables backfar enough to get the glide over the end of thecable guard bar, you will need to use a bowpress. Hoyt USA recommends that the cable

SaberCamGlide Position

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guard glide installation be done at a Pro Shop. CAUTION: Do not pull bow back withoutproper installation of cable guard bar andglide.

TILLER ADJUSTMENTTiller is the difference in actual distance betweenthe upper limb to the string and lower limb tothe string measured from the base of the limbs(where the limb and riser meet) at a 90 degreeangle. (See fig 8)

Single cam models must be measured from a ref-

Tiller

Tiller

Tiller

Tiller

fig. 8 fig. 9

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erence line from axle to axle. (See fig 9)

The main function of tiller is to allow the archerto more easily and comfortably aim during thedraw and release of the shot. Most bows willshoot best with an even tiller which means thedistance from the string to the limb is the sameon top and bottom. Tiller adjustments are madeby adjusting either limb weight adjustment bolt.(See draw weight adjustment section). Example:Too much tiller on the bottom limb, decrease theweight on the top limb or increase the weight onthe bottom. Hoyt USA recommends that youinitially set tiller equal top and bottom.

CENTERSHOTCentershot is the alignment of the arrow in thepower path of the string. This is accomplishedby moving the arrow rest left or right. Release shooters should line the arrow up withthe power path of the string. (See fig 10) Fingershooters should position the arrow so that thetip is just to the outside of the power path of thestring. (See fig 10)

Centershot is critical to how accurate a bow willperform. These are initial centershot settings, forproper alignment Hoyt USA recommends thisbe done by a qualified Pro Shop.

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fig 10 Release Setting Fingers Setting

FLETCH CLEARANCEFletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or fletch-ings to pass cleanly by or through your arrow restwithout impacting the rest so severely that the arrowsflight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you haveadequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrowflight. (See fig 11)

COMPOUND BOW ADJUSTMENT

DRAW WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTWeight adjustments can easily be made by turning theweight adjustment bolt clockwise to increase weight

Incorrect Correctfig. 11

or counter clockwise to decrease weight. Note:Always turn the top and bottom adjustment bolts inequal amounts. Some Hoyt USA model bows areequipped with a Dual Locking Pocket System. Beforedraw weight adjustments are made on these modelsyou must first loosen the Locking Pocket screws locat-ed on the side of the pocket. (See fig 12) When adjust-ments are completed, re-tighten the Locking Pocketscrews.

fig 12

DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENTSome of the cams and wheels offered by Hoyt USAhave an InnerCam Adjustment System. TheInnerCam module is moved to a different position onthe cam to change draw length. Bows equipped withthe InnerCam System can generally be adjusted with-out the use of a bow press.

TWO-CAM DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENTTo adjust the draw length on Hoyt’s two cam (inner-cam) model bows, use a standard allen key to loosenthe fastening screw. (See fig 13) Then using the sameallen key, remove the Draw Length screw. (See fig 13)

Pocket Locking Screw

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Rotating the inner-cam in the (+) direction will length-en the draw. Rotating the inner-cam in the (-) direc-tion will shorten the draw. Once the inner-cam is inthe desired location, retighten the Draw Length screwfirst and then the Fastening Screw. Note: You mustmake the same adjustments to the top and the bottominner-cams or the bow cannot be properly tuned.

Finer adjustments can be made by twisting the stringand cables. Special care must be taken when twistingthe string and cables as they can be twisted in thewrong direction. Hoyt USA recommends that theseadjustments be made by a qualified Pro Shop.

fig 13

ONE-CAM DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENTHoyt USA Single cam bows with an inner-cam systemalso include a built-in draw stop peg. Therefore,when adjusting the draw length on inner-cam single

Draw Length Screw

Inner Cam

Fastening Screw

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cam bows both the module and the draw stop pegmust be adjusted. When the module is rotated com-pletely to the minus (-) sign, the cam will be in the“A”draw stop peg setting, or the shortest drawlength. By rotating the module in the direction of theplus (+) sign, you will increase the draw lengthapproximately 1/2 inch per each hole, and each holerepresents the next higher letter. For example, if themodule is rotated completely to the minus sign whichis module position “A”, and you then rotate it to theplus (+) sign, the first hole available for the modulescrew is module position “B” or an increase in drawlength of 1/2 inch. (See figure 14 for diagram).

fig 14All inner-cam single cams are marked with a size 1 - 3.The charts on the next two pages show peg position inrelation with module position depending on the sizeof the cam. Please follow charts closely to achieve thegreatest performance from your cam. Each recom-

Draw Stop Peg

Draw Length Screw

Inner Cam

VersaCam

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mended peg position represents a 70% let-off for thecam. Moving the peg one hole less than the recom-mended position will decrease the let-off to 65%.Moving the peg one hole more than the recommend-ed position will increase the let-off to 75%. Movingthe peg more than one hole in each direction is not rec-ommended and will significantly change the feel ofthe wall. VERSACAM #1 CHART

VERSACAM #2 CHART

Module Position Peg PositionA

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556

Remove Peg

Module Position Peg Position

653

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ED

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987

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Remove Peg

Remove Peg

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VERSACAM #3 CHART

Note: A compound bow is a complete interdependentsystem. Changing draw length may effect your bow’sdraw weight. Your bow may loose peak weight thatmay not be completely recoverable.

TUNINGTo tune your bow have on hand three fletched arrowsand three bare shafts, all identical and straight. Fromabout 15 to 20 yards shoot your fletched arrows, mak-ing necessary sight adjustments to hit the target at thesame spot each time. Once you have sighted in, shootthe three bare shafts and note where the group of bareshafts are compared to the fletched arrows.

If the bare shafts are grouping below the fletchedarrows, lower the nocking point. (See fig 14) If thebare shafts are grouping above, move the nock pointup. (See fig 15) Be sure to only move in small incre-

Module Position Peg Position

5

4

2

9

87

6

A

C

DEF

GH

B

Remove Peg

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ments (never more than 1/16” at a time). Each timethe nocking point is moved it will affect your sight set-ting, so you will have to re set your sights after eachmove. Continue to make adjustments until bothgroups are relatively close together. If the bare shaftshit to the right of the fletched arrows decrease bowweight, check for vane clearance or check arrow spinestiffness (weak). (See fig 16) If the bare shafts groupto the left, increase bow weight, check for vane clear-ance or check arrow spine stiffness (stiff). (See fig 17).Some adjustments can be made slightly moving thearrow rest to the left of the right. Note: Left handedshooters need to reverse these instructions for left andright results. Hoyt USA recommends that you workclosely with your local Pro Shop when tuning yourbow to ensure best results.

fig 14 fig 15

fig 16 fig 17

TUNING WITH BROADHEADSMost archers discover that they must make slight tun-ing adjustments when switching from practice pointsto broadheads (even at the same weight). Broadheadscreate a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight.For this reason, slight adjustments may need to bemade in nocking point height, rest position or bowweight to achieve perfect broadhead flight.

HOYT USA COMPOUND BOW WARRANTYAll Hoyt USA compound bows are warranted againstdefects in materials or workmanship to the originalowner on aluminum risers, limb pockets, andeccentrics for the life of the product. Compoundlimbs will be warranted for three (3) years.

ACCESSORIESAll Hoyt USA sights (excluding sight pins), arrowrests, and bow quivers (excluding hood foam andarrow gripper) are warranted 100% for the life of theproduct to the original owner. Hoyt USA must per-form warranty work.

You must have the following items in order to obtainwarranty work:1. A dated proof of purchase (sales receipt).2. Products must be purchased through a Hoyt USAauthorized dealer (no exceptions!)3. All compound bows must have a serial number.

Hoyt USA, at its discretion, voids all warranty claimseither expressed or implied including but not limited

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to evidence of abuse, modification to original design,use attachments or accessories that cause excessivestress.

Hoyt USA reserves the right to make substitutions onwarranty coverage at Hoyt USA’s discretion for anyreason. Warranty is subject to available parts.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICETo obtain warranty service, you should return to thePro Shop where you purchased your Hoyt USA bow.The dealer can help to determine if Hoyt USA factoryservice is required or if the repair can be completed bythe Pro Shop. If the bow must be returned to the fac-tory, the bow owner is responsible for the returnfreight to Hoyt USA. Hoyt USA, in turn, will pay forthe same return freight of the repaired product.

Before any bow is returned a Return Authorizationnumber must be obtained through an authorizedHoyt USA Pro Shop. Bows returned to the factorywithout a Return Authorization number will be sentback. Do not send accessories with bow unless other-wise instructed to.

Hoyt USA bows requiring factory service should besent to:

Hoyt USA543 N. Neil Armstrong RoadSalt Lake City, UT 84116

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There are no other warranties expressed or impliedthat extend beyond those written here. No agent,employee or representative of Hoyt USA or its dealershas the authority to bind Hoyt USA to any agreementnot herein stated. Buyer agrees that the sole andexclusive remedies for breach on any warranty con-cerning Hoyt USA bows shall be repair or replace-ment of defective parts. Hoyt USA shall not be liablefor injury or property other than the bows themselves.Hoyt USA reserves the right to replace defective partsaccording to availability with compatible replacementparts.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD(Or register on-line at www.hoytusa.com)

Bow Model____________________________________

Bow Serial Number_____________________________(Located in rest plate area)

Owner’s Name_________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City__________________ State____ Zip____________

E-Mail Address_________________________________

Place of purchase_______________________________

Date of purchase________________________________

How many years have you shot? 0-5 5-10 10 +

Is this your first Hoyt bow? YES NO

Why did you select this bow?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Will you hunt with this bow? YES NO

How many days a year do you hunt?0 - 10 10 - 20 20 +

What are the top three Species of animals youhunt?__________________________________________

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