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PATENT PENDING
Model No. 831.150471
USER'S MANUAL
Serial No.
The serial number can be found in the
location shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before
using this equipment. Save this
manual for future reference.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 10. Always be sure there is an equal amount of using the weight bench. weight on each side of your barbell (not included) when you are using it. 2. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 11. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum of 560 pounds, including the user, 3. It is the respons
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT The decal shown below has been placed on the weight bench and on the squat rack. If either decal is missing, or if either decal is not legible, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays), to order a free replacement decal. Apply the replacement decal to the location shown. 4
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the WEIDER PRO 545 Weight HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Bench. The versatile PRO 545 Weight Bench is Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding designed to be used with your own weight set (not holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod- included) to develop every major muscle group of the uct model number and serial number before calling. body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic The model number is 831.1
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ASSEMBLY Before beginning assembly, carefully read the THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE following information and instructions: REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: • Assembly requires two people. • Two (2) adjustable wrenches • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the • One (1) rubber mallet packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. • One (1) standard screwdriver • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless • One (1) phillips screwdriver instruc
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3. Press 20mm x 40mm Inner Caps (44) into the ends 3 44 of both Backrest Tubes (25). 25 Lubricate an M10 x 152mm Bolt (11). Attach the 44 Hole must Backrest Tubes (25) to the Bench Frame (49) with be on the the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (14). See the lower side 14 49 inset drawing. The indicated hole in the 25 Backrest Tube (25) is slightly off center. The Backrest Tube must be oriented as shown, when 11—Lubricate it is attached to the Bench Frame (49). Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut;
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7. Press three 50mm Square Inner Caps (36) into the 7 Leg Lever (32). Press a 1” Round Inner Cap (41) 36 into the Leg Lever. Press a 1” Angle Cap (5) onto the Leg Lever. 32 5 41 36 8. Lubricate the M10 x 75mm Bolt (10). Attach the Leg 8 Lever (32) to the Front Leg (22) with the Bolt and 14 an M10 Nylon Locknut (14). 32 10—Lubricate 22 9. Tap 3/4” Round Inner Caps (43) into each end of 9 48 the three Pad Tubes (38). 43 Upper 38 Insert a Pad Tube (38) through one hole in the Leg Hole Lever (32). I
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11. Note: The WEIDER PRO 545 is designed to be 11 used with both olympic and standard barbells. If you will be using an olympic barbell, assemble the base 31 12 in the wide position, as shown in the main drawing. 20 If you will be using a standard barbell, assemble the 12 base in the narrow position, as shown in the inset drawing. 20 Attach each section of the Base (20, 55) to an 8 31 Adjustment “U” Bracket (31) with two M8 x 68mm 55 8 Bolts (8) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (12). Do not tighten the
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14. Insert a Weight Rest (37) into each Rear Upright 14 (19). Be sure that the Weight Rests are inserted at the same level on both sides. 19 37 19 37 15. Slide a Front Upright (18) onto the indicated M8 x 15 58mm Carriage Bolts (6) in either section of the A second person Base (20, 55). A second person must hold the must hold each Upright at the location shown during the step. Upright here while Partially tighten an M8 Nylon Locknut (12) onto the Nylon Locknuts each Carriage Bolt but do not full
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17. Slide a Carriage Stop (54) onto a Front Upright 17 (18). Be sure that the 60mm Square Bushing (53) is facing up. Align the holes in the Carriage Stop with the holes in the Front Upright. Insert 52 an M8 x 68mm Bolt (8) through the Carriage Stop and Front Upright. Tighten an M8 Nylon Locknut (12) onto the Bolt. Slide a Weight Carriage (52) onto the Front Upright (18). The weight tube must be on the side shown. 18 Attach the other Carriage Stop (54) and Weight Carriage (52) in the same manner.
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19. Attach each section of the Top Frame (21, 39) to 19 8 the Front Uprights (18) with an M8 x 68mm Bolt (8), 13 two M8 Washers (13), and an M8 Nylon Locknut 21 (12). Attach each section of the Top Frame (21, 39) to 39 8 the Rear Uprights (19) with two M8 x 68mm Bolts 12 13 (8), two M8 Washers (13), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (12). 8 12 13 Tighten all Nylon Locknuts and Bolts used in 19 19 steps 11–19. 12 18 18 8 12 13 20. Attach a Cable (51) to one of the Weight Carriages 20 (52) with an M10 x 7
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23. Press a 1” Round Inner Cap (41) into each end of a 23 Spotter Tube (4). 4 Press a 1” Round Inner Cap into each end of the 41 other Spotter Tube (not shown). 41 24. Insert a Spotter Tube (4) through a Front Upright 24 (18) and into a Rear Upright (19). Rotate the Spotter Tube so that the hook locks in place around the Front Upright. 18 Insert the other Spotter Tube through the other Front and Rear Upright (not shown) in the same manner. Be sure that the Spotter Tubes are 19 inserted at the sa
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ADJUSTING THE WEIDER PRO 545 The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included). The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 17 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exer- cise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight
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ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS Squat exercises and toe raise exercises naturally require that the Weight Rests (37) be set to a different height than bench press exercises. You should always set the Weight Rests to a height which is comfortable for the exercise you will perform. To adjust the Weight Rests (37), insert the Weight Rests into the adjustment holes in the Rear Uprights (19) at the desired height. Be sure that each Weight Rest is firmly seated in the adjustment hole and that both 37 Weigh
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ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE PAD TUBE 38 For some exercises you may want to move the Pad Upper Tube (38) to the lower hole in the Front Leg (22). For Hole other exercises you will want to leave the Pad Tube in Lower the upper hole. For different exercises you should select Hole the position which is most comfortable for you. 22 ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF THE SQUAT RACK 21 8 If you buy a new barbell, you may need to change the 1 width of the squat rack. If you are using an olympic barbell, you must
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM • Muscle Building We have not specified an exact length of time for each workout, or a specific number of repetitions or In order to increase the size and strength of your sets for each exercise. It is very important to avoid muscles, you must push your muscles to a high per- overdoing it during the first few months of your exer- centage of their capacity. You must also progressively cise program, and to pro
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for 3 minutes after each set if you are doing a muscle STAYING MOTIVATED building workout, 1 minute after each set if you are doing a toning workout, and 30 seconds after each For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The set if you are doing a weight loss workout. Plan to chart on page 19 of this manual can be photocopied spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself and used to schedule and record your workouts. List with the equipment and learning the proper form for the date, e
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EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS MONDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS WEDNESDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE THURSDAY Date: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS FRIDAY Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. 19
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M8 Nylon Locknut (12)—30 M10 Nylon Locknut (14)—9 M6 Washer (42)—7 M8 Washer (13)—12 M6 x 60mm Screw (16)—1 M6 x 48mm Screw (35)—4 M10 x 90mm Bolt (7)—2 M6 x 16mm Screw (17)—2 M8 x 68mm Bolt (8)—22 M8 x 58mm CarriageBolt (6)—8 M10 x 75mm Bolt (10)—3 M10 x 48mm Bolt (9)—2 M10 x 152mm Bolt (11)—2
