2007 Hoyt Compound Manual
2007 Hoyt Compound Manual
2007 Hoyt Compound Manual
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BOW OWNER’S PERSONAL RECORD COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY
Top Cam Axle
AlphaShox
Fill in the following Personal Bow Record for
your later reference. Limbs Yoke
Bow Serial Number Weight
Limb Weight Locking
See page 26 for information on where your bow serial number is located. Adjustment StringShox
Screw
Bolt
Control Cable
Hoyt Bow Model
Limb Pocket
Buss Cable
Purchased From RizerShox
Bow String
Sight Window
Purchase Date Cable Guard Bar
Bottom Cam
Limbs
IMPORTANT!
AlphaShox
Staple or tape your sales receipt Axle
1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire means 5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that there
to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow. are no persons, livestock, buildings or other objects
Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energy behind or near your target. Be absolutely sure of your
can cause severe damage to your bow and possible target in low light conditions.
injury to the shooter or others nearby. Let-down the
bow slowly and carefully from any drawn position. 6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting, inspect
your arrows for defects. Discard cracked or dented
2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT shafts. Replace damaged or loose fletching and nocks.
OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP. Excessive heat,
such as that experienced on a sunny day inside a 7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up. Wear
closed vehicle, could cause limb failure. Prolonged safety glasses when working on and shooting your
storage in a hot dry attic or damp basement could bow. Be careful around strings and cables when using
also be damaging. Store the bow properly when it is broadheads. Cutting strings and cables can cause
not in use. serious damage to your bow and possible injury to
you or others. Do not draw the bow beyond its maxi-
3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFORE mum draw length. Never point or aim a drawn bow
EACH USE. Carefully note the condition of the at another person. Children must be supervised by
bowstring, limbs and riser before you shoot. an adult.
Frayed bowstrings should be replaced. Damaged
or suspect limbs should be reported to your 8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. Hoyt cannot
local dealer for inspection or replacement. be held responsible for injuries suffered or caused by
misuse, unsafe or improper arrow and bow combi-
nations. Hoyt cannot be held responsible for inju-
ries sustained when using an altered or modified
Hoyt bow.
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WARNING Insist that Hoyt string and cables be used on your
This bow is a deadly weapon. bow. Some Hoyt bow models come equipped with
the FUSE Custom String System. In those cases,
Always abide by all safety advisements.
always replace your strings with FUSE brand strings.
Children must be supervised by an adult. Beware of lesser quality string and cables as they may
alter the performance of your bow or cause damage
COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE to it.
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Presses the bow in two places 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 maxi-
mum 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
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 quali-
fied pro shop for the proper rest selection for
fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press) your style of shooting.
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NOCK SET INSTALLATION CABLE GUARD INSTALLATION
A nock point is a reference on the string that All Hoyt bows are designed with a built in cable
marks the exact location for you to nock your guard bar attachment. Before mounting the cable
arrow. The arrow’s nock is positioned under the guard bar, you must remove the rubberbands
nock set. To install the nock set at the proper used only for shipping purposes. To insert the
position begin by slipping the nock set on the cable guard bar, simply slide the bar through the
string. Then, using your rest as a reference, two mounting holes on the riser making sure that
position the nock set just above level. A finger the bar is pushed completely through and flush
shooter should initially position the nock set at with the end of the front mounting hole. After
approximately 3/16” above level. The release the bar has been inserted fasten with the 1/4-20
shooter should position the nock set so that the x 1/2” set screws provided. (See fig 5)
arrow sits at a 90 degree angle with the string
and adjust height as needed. (See fig 4) Once the Screws
nock set is at the desired location use a special set
of nocking pliers to crimp the nock set into place.
Flush w/Front of Riser
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. fig 5
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FLETCH CLEARANCE StealthShot String Suppression System
Fletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or The StealthShot is a highly effective noise and
fletchings to pass cleanly by or through your vibration dampening system. For optimum per-
arrow rest without impacting the rest so severely formance, make sure the StealthShot’s Navcom
that the arrow’s flight path is disrupted. It is dampener is just barely
necessary that you have adequate vane clearance touching the string at brace
to achieve proper arrow flight. (See fig 9) height. Note: It should not
have any pressure applied
to it at brace height.
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Zephyr Cam & 1⁄2 Zephyr Cam & 1/2 Optimization
Hoyt's Zephyr Cam & 1⁄2 is a high performance draw Zephyr Cam & 1/2 features performance marks on
length specific cam system. Cams are available in 1⁄2 the bottom cam to indicate the optimum performance
inch draw-length increments. Zephyr cams are also range for the cam. The limb should lie somewhere
available in either 65% or 80% ATA let-off. Both top between the lines when the bottom cam is viewed
and bottom cams must be swapped out to change the from the logo side at brace. (See fig 16) In some cases
bow's let-off. the limb will not be exactly centered. This is by design
since each individual cam/limb combination is fac-
Adjustable Valley Technology (AVT) tory optimized for performance and draw length. If
The Zephyr Cam & 1⁄2 features AVT, which allows the draw length adjustments are necessary, it is acceptable
shooter to customize how the cam feels at full draw. to shorten strings or cables. You will retain excellent
An optional draw stop peg is included. Without the performance from your Zephyr Cam & 1/2 as long as
peg the back wall is softest and the cam will have the limb lies anywhere within the performance marks.
the longest valley. With the draw stop installed in the
furthest outboard position the cam will feature a long STRING
valley and a hard wall. In the inboard peg position the SIDE StringShox
Control
cam has a hard wall and a shorter valley. The draw Cable
length and let-off are essentially the same with or Bowstring
without the AVT draw-stop peg installed. (See fig 15) Buss Cable
CABLE
StringShox SIDE Performance
Control Marks
Cable
Bowstring
Buss Cable Limb
fig 16
Stealth Draw
Dampener
Limb
Inboard Outboard
fig 15 Peg Position Peg Position
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VECTOR and C2 CAM & 1/2 Performance Systems Vector cams provide 75% let-off and a softer wall when
To verify proper the drawstop peg is not installed. Installing the peg
Round
cam orientation Marks
into the 75% let-off hole (see figure 17) will maintian
on bows featur- Straight
the 75% let-off but provide a harder wall. To change
ing Hoyt’s Vector Marks the let-off to 65%, move the let-off peg to the 65% let-
and C2 Cam & off location and add 2 or 3 twists to the buss cable to
1/2 Systems, you maintain optimum cam synchronization at full draw
should examine (visit your authorized Hoyt dealer for assistance).
the cams’ built- C2 cam is only available in low let-off. Installing the
in performance drawstop peg will provide a harder wall.
marks on the bot-
tom cam. There WHEEL & 1/2 DRAW LENGTH & OPTIMIZATION
are two differ- Limb Hoyt’s Wheel & 1/2 system is shipped as a draw
ent sets of per- Drawstop length specific pair of eccentrics with an optional
formance marks peg holes fig 17 draw stop. You may alter string and cable lengths as
engraved on all needed to achieve your exact draw specifications.
bottom cams. One set is a circle with a line through
it (round mark) and the other is a line only (straight
mark). On some cam sizes, one of the straight marks BOTTOM WHEEL fig 19
Control
actually lies on one of the round marks, creating Cable
a circle with two lines through it. Your individual
Bowstring
bow model will determine which set of marks you Buss Cable
will reference. To verify that the Vector cam on the Performance
38 Ultra is in the proper position, be sure the limb Reference
lies between the round marks on the cam. For the
Vectrix, Vectrix XL and Vulcan, the limb should lie
between the two straight marks (see figure 17). On Optional
bows equipped with C2 cam and XT 2000 or XT 3000 Draw Stop
limbs, use the straight marks for reference and on
bows equipped with C2 cams and XT 3500 limbs use
the round marks. On both C2 and Vector cam, the
limb should lie somewhere between the marks but
does not need to be centered. Optimum Performance Range
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However, excess string or cable twists will alter the WHEEL & 1/2 OPTIONAL DRAW STOP
peak draw weight and may reduce the performance The draw stop on the Wheel & 1/2 system can be
of the wheels on your bow. Hoyt recommends stay- utilized to customize the feel of the back wall. If you
ing within the optimum performance range shown prefer a hard wall, install the peg in the threaded 6-
in Figure 19. If your draw length requires a cam posi- 32 hole in the bottom cam as shown in Figure 19. If
tion well outside the range shown in Figure 20, you you prefer a softer wall and more of a "valley," shoot
may consider changing to a smaller or larger cam as the wheel without the draw stop installed. The use of
needed. Please consult your local authorized Hoyt any non-Hoyt draw stop will void the product war-
dealer. Start by setting the bottom wheel position ranty and may damage the product.
as shown in Figure 19. Next, approximately match
the distance on the top and bottom wheels between VERSA CAM & 1/2 DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
the bowstring and the point of the wheels as shown Hoyt’s youth cam, the Versa Cam & 1/2 System,
in Figure 20. (You may need to change the control features a patented inner-cam draw length adjust-
cable length to optimize the top wheel position.) ment that does not require the use of a bow press. To
Exact measurements are not necessary since the adjust the draw length, start by removing the draw
Wheel & 1/2 system is not sensitive to timing and length screw and the module fastening screw from
synchronization. the bottom cam. Rotate the module until the draw
fig 20
BOTTOM CAM SET AT 20” DRAW
This distance Bowstring
TOP WHEEL
should be similar
Control Cable
on both the top and
Top Performance bottom wheels.
Buss Cable
Reference
Control Cable Peg
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Bowstring Control Cable Fastening Screw
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fig 21
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23
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24
(Lower Location)
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BOTTOM CAM SET AT 25” DRAW the draw length screw and the module fastening
screw. Note that the draw length of the top cam is
Bowstring
indicated by the number closest to the draw length
Control Cable screw (Figure 23). Ensure both screws are installed
Buss Cable and tightened prior to drawing or shooting the bow
to prevent damaging the product.
Control Cable Peg
Module fig 23
Fastening Screw Fastening
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20
21 (Upper Location) Screw
Draw Length Screw Draw Length Screw
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26
25
25
Draw Length
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24
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LOCATING YOUR BOW’S SERIAL NUMBER TUNING YOUR BOW
The seven-digit serial number on all aluminum Hoyt There are numerous methods you can use when tuning
compound bows is located on the riser between the your Hoyt bow. Hoyt recommends working closely
top limbs and under the pocket. (See fig 24) To with your local pro shop when tuning your bow to
find the serial number on magnesium bows, look ensure best results. For detailed tuning information,
at the rest mount surface. (See fig 25) If you have download Easton’s tuning guide at www.eastonar-
already attached a rest to your riser, you may have chery.com/downloads.
to remove it to see the serial number.
BROADHEADS
ALUMINUM BOW Most archers discover that they must make slight tun-
ing adjustments when switching from practice points
to broadheads (even at the same weight). Broadheads
Serial Number 0 23456 create a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight.
For this reason, slight adjustments may need to be
Top Pocket
made in nocking point height, rest position or bow
weight to achieve desired broadhead flight. Always
test shoot broadheads before hunting to ensure proper
sight settings. Even expandable broadheads may
fig 24 require different sight settings than field points.
ACCESSORIES
All Hoyt sights (excluding sight pins), arrow rests, and
bow quivers (excluding hood foam and arrow gripper)
Serial Number are warranted 100% for the life of the product to the
Grip
original owner. Hoyt must perform warranty work.
fig 25
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You must have the following items in order to obtain Before any bow is returned a Return Authorization
warranty work: Number must be obtained through an authorized
1. A dated proof of purchase (sales receipt). Hoyt pro shop. Bows returned to the factory without
2. Products must be purchased through a Hoyt autho- a Return Authorization number will be sent back.
rized dealer (no exceptions!) Do not send accessories with bow unless otherwise
3. All compound bows must have a serial number. (See instructed to.
page 26 for information on serial number location)
Write the RA number on the outside of the shipping
Buying a Hoyt bow over the Internet voids all box and send the Hoyt bow requiring factory service
warranty. to:
Hoyt
Hoyt, at its discretion, voids all warranty claims either 543 N. Neil Armstrong Road
expressed or implied including but not limited to evi- Salt Lake City, UT 84116
dence of abuse, modification to original design, use of
attachments or accessories that cause excessive stress. There are no other warranties expressed or implied
that extend beyond those written here. No agent,
Hoyt reserves the right to make substitutions on war- employee or representative of Hoyt or its dealers
ranty coverage at Hoyt’s discretion for any reason. has the authority to bind Hoyt to any agreement not
Warranty is subject to available parts. herein stated. Buyer agrees that the sole and exclusive
remedies for breach on any warranty concerning Hoyt
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE bows shall be repair or replacement of defective parts.
To obtain warranty service, you should return your Hoyt shall not be liable for injury or property other
bow to the pro shop where you purchased your than the bows themselves. Hoyt reserves the right to
Hoyt bow. The dealer can help to determine if Hoyt replace defective parts according to availability with
factory service is required or if the repair can be com- compatible replacement parts.
pleted by the pro shop. If the bow must be returned
to the factory, the bow owner is responsible for the
freight charges to Hoyt. Hoyt, in turn, will pay for the
same return freight of the repaired product.
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