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2020
Owner’s Manual
Members of the ATA
2200 Stringtown Rd.
Evansville, IN 47711
800 - 694 - 9494 • fax 812 - 467 - 1245
www.BearArchery.com
CONTENTS
Important Bow Informaon _____________________________ 1-3
Archery Safety & Warnings _____________________________ 4-5
Bow Diagrams _____________________________ 6-8
Care & Maintenance _____________________________ 9
Bow Adjustments _____________________________ 10
EKO Cam Adjustments _____________________________ 11-14
Status EKO, Divergent EKO
Hybrid Cam Adjustments _____________________________ 15-17
Percepon, Kuma 30, Kuma LD, Paradox HC, Divergent, Revival
Dual Cam Adjustments _____________________________ 18-20
Cruzer, Cruzer G2, Cruzer Lite, Limitless
Single Cam Adjustments _____________________________ 21-22
Sole Intent, Paradox, Species, Species LD, Prowess
Inial Bow Setup _____________________________ 23-26
Arrow Selecon Informaon _____________________________ 27
Warranes & Contact Informaon _____________________________ 28-29
Record important bow informaon here
and keep for future reference.
Model _______________________________
Weight Range _______________________________
Draw Length _______________________________
String Length _______________________________
Cable Length _______________________________
Purchased From _______________________________
Date Purchase _______________________________
Serial Number _______________________________
1
Congratulaons! Your new Bear Archery compound bow is the nest available. It has
been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. No other
bow delivers a higher performance to value rao 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 secon carefully to learn how easy it is to maintain the quality,
performance, and level of sasfacon 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 opmal amounts of energy unlike any other bow in the
industry. For that reason, the use of limb mounted accessories such as vibraon
dampeners must be restricted. These parcular accessories MUST NOT BE mounted
more than 2 inches from the limb pockets. Mounng limb accessories more than 2
inches away from the pockets, parcularly clamping type accessories, can potenally
damage the limbs and void the warranty. See the illustraon below.
2” MAX
Factory installed limb
mounted accessories CAN
BE MOUNTED IN THIS
REGION OF THE LIMB
ONLY. Sonic Wave Limb
Dampeners are to be
mounted 2.5’’ from the
end of the limb.
Aer market
dampeners to be
installed in this
area only.
2
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. Tradional style presses
that use rollers to apply pressure only to the mid secon of the limbs CANNOT BE
USED. As illustrated below, only presses that are capable of applying pressure to the
last 2” of the limbs should be ulized.
NOTE:
Limb bolts MUST be backed out 3 complete turns prior to pressing a bow equipped
with are 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 hps://beararchery.com/limb-accessory-bow-press-informaon/
Failure to adhere to this list of presses can result in immediate failure of the limbs,
possible injury and void the manufacturer’s warranty.
3
IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION
Certain bow models require the use of
xed stops to prevent the press forces from
pushing the bow out of the boom of the
press.
Bow press MUST only be
applied to the outer 2’’ of
the limb ps.
Press must ONLY apply
pressure to the limbs in
this area.
4
! SAFETY FIRST !
Before using this equipment, read and follow these manufacturer’s instrucons
carefully. If you have any quesons, contact the manufacturer or a qualied dealer.
Dry-ring a bow severely reduces the life expectancy of the bow and may cause
immediate damage to the bow resulng in injury to yourself or others. Never dry
re your bow! If a bow is dry red, it should be fully inspected before being shot
again.
Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow aached to the string.
Your bow is designed to transfer energy to a properly weighted arrow.
Shoong underweight arrows has the same eect as dry-ring 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 berglass 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 safety glasses is recommended with any archery product.
Bear Archery compound bows are designed to be shot using a Mechanical Release
Aid, Bear Archery does not recommend shoong with your ngers.
5
! SAFETY FIRST !
Targets and Hunng Safety
- Be sure of your target. Bow hunters oen wear camouage and are dicult to
idenfy.
- 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 shoong, 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 direcon where you might
destroy property or endanger life.
Pre-shoong checklist
Are these items in good condion?
Properly installed? In working order?
___ Cables ___ Sight
___ String ___ Arrow Rest
___ String Serving ___ Arrow Nocks
___ Loop/Nock set ___ Arrow Shas
___ Cable Slide ___ Set Screws
6
BOW DIAGRAMS
Understanding your bow and its component parts will add to your archery
enjoyment. Although bows dier in performance and features, these photos
represent the components available in various combinaons on most models.
Being familiar with this informaon will help you with the instrucons throughout
this manual. Also, you can refer to these photos when ordering parts or making
technical inquiries.
Flare Quad Limbs
Limb Bolt
Assembly
Cable Guard Rod
Rest Mounng
Holes (Berger Hole)
Cable Slide
String
Buss Cable
String Suppressor
Sonic Wave
Limb Dampener
Limb Pocket
Pivot
Riser
Sight Window and
Mounng Holes
Stabilizer
Mounng Hole
Cam
Grip Panels
Idler Wheel
Bear Species Shown - Single Cam Bow
BOW DIAGRAMS- SINGLE CAM BOW
7
Limb Pocket
Pivot
Limb Pocket
Riser
Sight Window and
Mounng Holes
Rest Mounng
Holes (Berger Hole)
Stabilizer
Mounng Hole
Max
Pre-Load Quad
Limbs
Boom Cam
String Suppressor
and Suppressor
Rod
Grip
Bear Hinge Guard
Top Cam
Up Cable
String
BOW DIAGRAMS- EKO CAM BOW
Barrel Nut
Sonic Wave
Limb Dampener
Bear Status Shown - EKO Cam Bow
Down Cable
ALIGN LOKTM
Riser Level
(Status Exclusive)
8
Riser
Sight Window and
Mounng Holes
Rest Mounng
Holes (Berger Hole)
Stabilizer
Mounng Hole
Max
Pre-Load Quad
Limbs
Boom Cam
String Suppressor
and Suppressor
Rod
Grip
Bear Hinge
Roller Guard
Top Cam
Limb Pocket
Limb Pocket
Pivot
Buss Cable
String
Control Cable
BOW DIAGRAMS- HYBRID CAM BOW
Barrel Nut
Sonic Wave
Limb Dampener
Bear Kuma LD Shown - Hybrid Cam Bow
9
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
With proper care and a minimum amount of roune maintenance, your bow will be
kept in top condion. However, it is sll 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 so coon
cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Do not use solvents such as acetone or mineral
spirits as they may damage the nish.
Storage and Transportaon
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 ac or other hot enclosed area. Clean your bow thoroughly aer
each use. Never put your bow away wet or store it in a damp place. Lightly oil
all steel parts (axles, mounng screws) to prevent rust. You can relax the limbs
if storing for more than a year. Follow the instrucons under Peak Draw Weight
Adjustment in the bow adjustment secon.
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 2 and/or www.BearArchery.com for addional bow press informaon.
Lubricaon
Your Bear Archery compound bow requires very lile lubricaon. 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 lubricaon. If other lubricaon
is necessary, use white lithium grease or Teon lubricants. Avoid excessive
lubricaon of any item, as this can aract dirt. On hunng 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 separaon.
Smear the wax into posion. Then, rub it gently with your ngers or a so 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.
10
BOW ADJUSTMENTS
Peak Draw Weight Adjustment
Bear Archery bows have an approximate 2-4lb/limb bolt turn peak weight
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 specied number of full turns on any bow.
Limb Bolt Adjustment
Bows Max Turns
Cruzer _________________ 12
Cruzer G2 _________________ 12
Divergent _________________ 6
Divergent EKO _________________ 6
Kuma 30 _________________ 6
Kuma LD _________________ 6
Limitless _________________ 4
Paradox _________________ 6
Paradox HC _________________ 6
Percepon _________________ 8
Prowess _________________ 6
Revival _________________ 6
Species _________________ 6
Species LD _________________ 6
Status EKO _________________ 6
Counter-Clockwise
Decreases Peak
Weight.
Clockwise Increases
Peak Weight.
11
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
- Adjusng Draw Length -
Synchronized EKO Cam Systems
The Synchronized EKO cam has a draw stop and rotang 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 moving the draw stop to the
desired posion, then rotang the modules accordingly. See draw length sengs
on the following page.
To change draw length, draw stops must be adjusted before the module. Remove
the draw stop on both the top and boom cam and remount it in the corresponding
stop locaons to the draw length and leto percentage you selected. Not only
is stop locaon crucial, but ‘+/-’ orientaon is important to determine leto
percentage. Next, remove the socket head cap screws from the top and boom
modules, rotate the modules to the desired posions (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 boom to the same seng, and reapply the screws.
Such module draw length adjustments will not aect peak draw weight or ming.
Modules are right and le hand specic and top and boom specic.
In order for the Synchronized EKO cam system to operate at maximum eciency the
ming needs to be set correctly. This means that the top and boom cams roll over
and hit their respecve draw stops at the same me. The cam ming is set during
assembly at the factory, but once the bow is broken in, or if you change strings/
cables it is possible that the cam ming will need to be checked.
If the cam system is out of me and the top stop hits before the boom stop, add
twists into the up cable unl both stops hit at the same me. If the cam system is
out of me, and the boom stop hits before the top stop, add twists to the down
cable unl both stops hit at the same me. The same aect could be achieved by
taking twists out of the opposite cable in each scenario. The high quality string
materials used on your Bear Bow will exhibit very lile stretch and should maintain
proper ming for extended periods under normal use. Bear Archery recommends
checking the ming and tune of your bow aer the rst 250 shots. During this
inial break in period, your strings are capable of minor stretching which may aect
your tune.
12
STATUS EKO DIVERGENT EKO LETOFF % STOP LOCATION STOP DIRECTION MODULE SETTING
75 A + 0
80 A - 0.25
85 A + 0.25
90 A - 0.5
75 B + 0.5
80 B - 0.75
85 B + 0.75
90 B - 1
75 C + 1.25
80 C - 1.5
85 C + 1.5
90 C - 1.75
75 D + 2
80 D - 2.25
85 D + 2.25
90 D - 2.5
75 E + 2.5
80 E - 2.75
85 E + 2.75
90 E - 3
75 F - 3.25
80 F - 3.5
85 F + 3.5
90 F - 3.75
75 G + 3.75
80 G - 4
85 G + 4
90 G + 4.25
75 H - 4.5
80 H - 4.75
85 H + 4.75
90 H + 5
75 I + 5
80 I-5.25
85 I + 5.25
90 I + 5.5
30
DRAW LENGTH CHART - EKO CAMS
29.5
29
28.5
28
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
27.5
27
26.5
26
30
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
- Adjusng Draw Length -
Synchronized EKO Cam Systems
13
RH BOTTOM CAM - Front View
Boom
Module
Cam
Indicator
Mark
Cable Track
Boom Stop
Cable
Wrap Post Module
Indicator
Marks
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Synchronized EKO Cam Systems
RH TOP CAM - Front View
Top Stop
Module
Indicator Marks
Cable Post
Cam
Indicator
Mark
Top
Module
Cable
Post
Cable
Wrap Post
Cable Track
14
Axle
Bearing
Axle
Bearing
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Synchronized EKO Cam Systems
RH BOTTOM CAM - Back View
Module
Mounng
Screws
Cable Post
Screw
RH TOP CAM - Back View
Module
Mounng
Screws
Stop
Mounng
Screw String Post
String
Post
Limb Stop
Track
Cable Post
Screw
15
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
- Adjusng Draw Length -
Synchronized Hybrid Cam Systems
The Synchronized Hybrid cam has a rotang 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 rotang the modules to the desired posion and
moving the draw stop. To change draw length, remove the socket head cap screws
from the top and boom modules, rotate the modules to the desired posions
(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 boom to the same seng, and
reapply the screws. Next, remove the draw stop on both the top and boom cam
and remount it in the corresponding stop locaons to the draw length you selected.
Such module draw length adjustments will not aect peak draw weight or ming.
Modules are right and le hand specic and top and boom specic.
In order for the Synchronized Hybrid cam system to operate at maximum eciency
the ming needs to be set correctly. This means that the top and boom cams
roll over and hit their respecve draw stops at the same me. The cam ming is
set during assembly at the factory, but once the bow is broken in, or if you change
strings/cables it is possible that the cam ming will need to be checked.
If the cam system is out of me and the top stop hits before the boom stop, add
twists into the control cable unl both stops hit at the same me. If the cam system
is out of me, and the boom stop hits before the top stop, take twists out of the
control cable unl both stops hit at the same me. The high quality string materials
used on your Bear Bow will exhibit very lile stretch and should maintain proper
ming for extended periods under normal use. Bear Archery recommends checking
the ming and tune of your bow aer the rst 250 shots. During this inial break in
period, your strings are capable of minor stretching which may aect your tune.
MODULE SETTING PERCEPTION KUMA 30 KUMA LD PARADOX HC DIVERGENT REVIVAL
3
3.5
4
4.5
527
5.5 25.5 25.5 27.5 25.5 25.5
626 26 28 26 26
6.5 26.5 26.5 28.5 26.5 26.5 27
727 27 29 27 27 27.5
7.5 27.5 27.5 29.5 27.5 27.5 28
828 28 30 28 28 28.5
8.5 28.5 28.5 30.5 28.5 28.5 29
929 29 31 29 29 29.5
9.5 29.5 29.5 31.5 29.5 29.5 30
10 30 30 32 30 30 30.5
10.5
11
DRAW LENGTH CHART - HYBRID CAMS
16
RH BOTTOM CAM - Front View
Boom
Module
Cam
Indicator
Mark
Control
Cable Track
Buss Cable Post
Boom Stop
Control
Wrap Post Module
Indicator
Marks
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Synchronized Hybrid Cam Systems
RH TOP CAM - Front View
Top Stop
Axle
Bearing
Module
Indicator Marks
Control Cable Post
Cam
Indicator
Mark
Top
Module
Control Cable
Post
Axle
Bearing
17
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Synchronized Hybrid Cam Systems
RH BOTTOM CAM - Back View
Module
Mounng
Screws
Control
Cable Post
Screw
RH TOP CAM - Back View
Module
Mounng
Screws
Stop
Mounng
Screw
String Post
String
Post
Limb Stop
Track
Limb Stop
Track
Stop
Mounng
Screw
Limb Stop
Mounng
Screw
Limb Stop
Limb Stop
Mounng
Screw
Limb Stop
/