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Table of Contents WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . .
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Important Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The weight bench does not include weights. using the weight bench. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum of 360 pounds, including the user, 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure a weight bar, and weights. Do not place more that all users of the weight bench are ade- that 160 pound
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Before You Begin ¨ Thank you for selecting the WEIDER 500 Weight at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. ¨ Bench. The versatile WEIDER 500 Weight Bench is until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help designed to be used with your own weight set (not us assist you, please note the product model number included) to develop every major muscle group of the and serial number before calling. The model number is body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic 831.150730. The
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Part Identification Chart This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part. The second number refers to the quantity needed for assembly. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled. 7mm Spacer (43)Ð1 M10 x 60mm Bolt (18)Ñ1 Pulley Spacer (31)Ð2 M8 x 65mm Bolt (14)Ñ4 M6 Washer
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Assembly Before beginning assembly, carefully read the ¥ As you assemble the weight bench, make sure following information and instructions: that all parts are oriented as shown in the draw- ings. ¥ Place all parts of the weight bench in a cleared area and remove the packing materials; do not THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) dispose of the packing materials until assembly ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: is completed. ¥ Two (2) adjustable wrenches ¥ Read each assembly step before you begin. ¥ One
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3. Attach the Frame (2) and a Support Plate (40) to 3 the Crossbar (3) with two M8 x 55mm Bolts (41) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (13). 41 40 3 2 13 4. Press a 25.4mm Round Inner Cap (23) into the 4 end of the Weight Tube (46). 21 Tap 38mm Square Inner Caps (21) into the indi- cated ends of the Leg Lever (4). Note: Only insert 4 the top Inner Cap halfway so that it can be easily removed for storing the curl post. 21 Insert the Weight Tube (46) into the Leg Lever (4) as shown. Press a 25.4mm Angle C
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7. Press 25.4mm Square Inner Caps (12) into the 7 indicated ends of each Backrest Tube (5). 6 With the help of a second person, slide the indi- cated ends of the Backrest Tubes (5) onto the 12 welded axle on the Frame (2). Attach each Backrest Tube to the Backrest (6) with two M6 x 5 38mm Screws (16) and two M6 Washers (25). The Backrest Tubes must be oriented on the 25 25 Welded outside of the welded axle as shown. 16 Axle 16 Do not tighten the four Screws (16) yet. 2 25 16 12 8. Lift the Backr
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11. Locate the Cable (35) and note that it has a loop 11 21 on one end and a ball on the other. Slide the loop through the slot in the Lat Tower (27) from the 38 direction shown. Place the Cable (35) in the groove of the Pulley 31 (30). Attach the Pulley inside the slot in the Lat 35 24 Tower (27) with the M10 x 52mm Bolt (38), two M10 Washers (24), two Pulley Spacers (31), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (19). 24 36 Press a 38mm Square Inner Cap (21) into the top 19 of the Lat Tower (27). 31 30 27
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Using the Weight Bench 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 13 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exercise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench.
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ATTACHING THE CURL POST OR LAT TOWER Note: When the Curl Post (28) or Lat Tower (27) are not in use, the 38mm Square Inner Cap (21) should be inserted into the Front Leg (8). 28 21 For some exercises, the Curl Post (28) must be attached to the weight bench. 4 Insert the Curl Post (28) into the indicated hole in the Front Leg (8). Align the holes in the Front Leg and the Curl Post. Secure the Curl Post with the Adjustment Knob (39). Make sure that you fully tighten the Adjustment Knob. 27 For ot
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ATTACHING THE LAT BAR TO THE LAT TOWER To use the Lat Tower (27), attach the Lat Bar (37) to the Cable (35) with a Cable Clip (36). 35 36 37 27 12
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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 set For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The if you are doing a weight loss workout. Plan to spend charts on pages 15 and 16 of this manual can be the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with the photocopied and used to schedule and record your equipment and learning the proper form for each exer- worko
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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. 15
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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. 16
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Notes 17
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R0100A Part ListÑModel No. 831.150730 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Upright 25 4 M6 Washer 2 1 Frame 26 2 M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolt 3 1 Crossbar 27 1 Lat Tower 4 1 Leg Lever 28 1 Curl Post 5 2 Backrest Tube 29 1 Curl Pad 6 1 Backrest 30 1 Pulley 7 1 Support Rod 31 2 Pulley Spacer 8 1 Front Leg 32 2 Carriage Bushing 9 6 19mm Round Inner Cap 33 1 Weight Carriage 10 2 Pad Tube 34 2 Spring Clip 11 1 Seat 35 1 Cable 12 4 25.4mm Square Inner Cap 36 1 Cable Clip 13 10 M8 Nylon Loc
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R0100A Exploded DrawingÑModel No. 831.150730 44 37Ê 21 35 38 36 24 45 44 13 32 24 19 30 6 31 23 23 33 29 12 25 1 7 16 9 25 5 16 9 25 27 16 25 14 12 16 1 15 15 41 13 40 40 3 28 11 26 13 40 21 13 19 2 21 22 14 22 4 15 18 20 21 17 43 42 39 34 8 13 46 42 42 21 23 13 9 10 9 22 19
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Model No. 831.150730 ¨ The model number and serial number of your WEIDER 500 are QUESTIONS? listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal. If you find that: All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or ¥ you need help assembling or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service ¨ operating the WEIDER 500 Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free numbers listed at the lef
