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Model No. 831.15395.0
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RESISTANCE SYSTEM EXERCISER
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User’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the resistance system. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 13. When adding resistance, both ends of the using the resistance system. Use the resist- resistance bars must rest under the two “U”- ance system only as described in this manual. channels. Add and remove resistance bars from the “U”-channels one resistance bar at 2. It is the responsibility of the owner
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the innovative MAX by after reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ™ WEIDER resistance system. The resistance system (1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note offers a selection of stations designed to develop every the product model number and serial number before major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is to calling. The model number is 831.15395.0. The serial tone your body, build dramatic muscle size and number can be found o
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ASSEMBLY • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless Make Things Easier for Yourself instructed to do otherwise. This manual is designed to ensure that the resist- • As you assemble the resistance system, make ance system can be assembled successfully by sure all parts are oriented as shown in the draw- most people. However, it is important to realize ings. that the versatile resistance system has many parts and that the assembly process will take The included Allen wrenches and the
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2. Attach a Wheel (31) to the outside of the Base (1) 2 with a 3/8” x 4 1/4” Bolt (81), three 3/8” Washers (75), and a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (103). Do not overtighten the Jamnut; the Wheel must be able to turn easily. 103 75 Attach the other Wheel (not shown) in the same 75 manner. 81 31 1 3. Press a 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” Inner Cap (41) into each 3 end of the Cross Tube (11). 57 75 Orient the Cross Tube (11) as shown, with the 3 welded tubes at the bottom. Attach the Cross 41 Tube to the Upright (3) wit
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6. Have a second person hold the Lat Tower (4) so 6 that the holes in the back line up with the holes in the Upright (3). Attach the Lat Tower to the Upright with four 3/8” x 1” Button Head Bolts (87). 4 Attach the Name Plate (89) to the Lat Tower (4) with two #8 x 1/2” Tek Screws (56). 87 56 87 89 56 3 7. Press a 1 1/2” Round Inner Cap (38) into each 7 end of the Top Frame (10). 70 65 75 Attach two Eyebolts (34) to the Top Frame (10) 59 with two 5/16” Washers (59) and two 5/16” Nylon 93 Jamnut
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9. Attach two .34” Metal Spacers (97), a 2.3” Metal 9 Spacer (39), and two Bearing Wheels (46) to one 12 end of the Seat Carriage (12) with a 5/16” x 4” 60 Bolt (60) and a 5/16” Nylon Jamnut (65) as shown. Make sure the parts are oriented as Attach second set of wheels shown in the inset drawing; the Seat Knob here (not shown) will not engage the Bench Rail (not shown) if they are incorrectly oriented. 65 Do not overtighten the Jamnut; the Bearing 97 Wheels must be able to roll easily. 46 Attac
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12. Press two 1” Square Inner Caps (54) into the indi- 12 cated end of the Backrest Frame (15). 15 Attach a Plastic Foot (53) to the Backrest Frame 53 (15) with a #8 x 3/4” Tek Screw (62). 62 Attach the two Guard Plates (17) to the inside of the Backrest Frame (15) with four #8 x 1/2” Tek 56 Screws (56). 54 17 56 17 13. Orient the Backrest (14) and the Backrest 13 Backing (8) as shown. Attach the Backrest and the Backrest Backing to the Backrest Frame (15) 14 with four 1/4” x 1 3/4” Bolts (58)
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16. Locate the Tray (35) on the Lat Tower (4) (see the 16 86 inset drawing). Remove the two preassembled Edges 5/16” x 3/4” Button Head Screws (86) and the up Cover Plate (72) from the Tray. 72 Set the Resistance Bars into the Tray (35) in the following order: the 10-Pound Removable 96 Resistance Bar (67), the 20-Pound Removable Rings on Resistance Bar (36), an 80-Pound Resistance Bar this side (95), the 10-Pound Center Resistance Bar (44), an 44 80-Pound Resistance Bar (95), and the 40-Pound 95
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20. Wrap the Long Cable (80) under a 90mm Pulley 20 (28) as shown. Attach the Pulley and a Pulley Guard (29) to the Upright (3) with a 3/8” x 4 1/2” Button Head Bolt (40) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut 3 (76). Make sure the flat edge of the Pulley 28 Guard is on the bottom. 40 76 29 80 Flat Edge 21. Attach a Pulley Housing (94) to the indicated “U”- 21 channel on the 10-Pound Center Resistance Bar (44) with a 3/8” x 4” Bolt (66) and a 3/8” Nylon 44 Locknut (76). Wrap the Long Cable (80) around a 90mm
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24. Locate the Leg Lever Cable (32), which has two 24 ends that are the same length and a third end that is longer. Route the longest end of the Leg Lever Cable 6 (32) through the hole in the Front Leg (6), and 63 attach it inside of the hole in the Leg Lever (7) with a 3/8” x 2 1/4” Button Head Bolt (63) and a 32 3/8” Nylon Locknut (76). 76 7 25. Attach a 90mm Pulley (28) inside of the hole in 25 the Front Leg (6) with a 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (90), two 3/8” x 1” Spacers (52), two 3/8” Washers 5 6
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ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the resistance system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 17 for important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompa- nying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the resistance system is used. Replace worn parts immedi- ately. The resistance system can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES 33 To attach a Short Handle (49) to a high pulley, first attach the high pulley to the resistance system (see 51 ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS AND LEG LEVER on page 13). Then, attach the Short Handle to the Short Cable (33) with a Cable Clip (51). 49 The Long Handles (not shown) and the Ankle Strap (not shown) can be attached to the Long Cable (80) with Cable Clips (51). Attach the Leg Press Strap (not shown) to both ends of the Long Cable, or the optional lat bar to the S
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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST Rod 3 The Backrest (14) can be used in a level position or 15 any of three inclined positions. To use the Backrest in a level position, secure the Seat Carriage (12) to the Slot adjustment hole in the Bench Rail (5) next to the Front 14 Leg (6) (see ADJUSTING THE SEAT on page 13). 12 13 To use the Backrest (14) in an inclined position, secure the Seat Frame (12) to one of the other three adjustment holes in the Bench Rail (5). Rest the Backrest against the Upright (3). 5
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USING THE REMOVABLE RESISTANCE BARS The Removable Resistance Bars (36, 67) can be used 67 36 to exercise apart from the resistance system, as shown in the video, or on the exercise guide. To remove a Resistance Bar, pull it out of the Tray (35). To replace the Removable Resistance Bars (36, 67), slide them into the Tray (35) from the side shown, so that the arrows on the rings point toward the Tray. 35 Make sure the rings are pushed against the Tray. Rings CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram shows
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building Determining the exact length of time for each workout, To increase the size and strength of your muscles, as well as the number of repetitions or sets completed, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- is an individual matter. It is important to avoid overdo- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro- sively incre
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into ideal resting periods are: each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout building workout. is an effective way to increase flexibility. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. STAYING MOTIVATED • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. For
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EXERCISE RESISTANCE SETS REPS MONDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / EXERCISE RESISTANCE SETS REPS WEDNESDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE THURSDAY Date: / / EXERCISE RESISTANCE SETS REPS FRIDAY Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. 19
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on the reverse side of this page. Find the quantity of each part on the PART LIST. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached. If a part is missing, call toll-free 1-877-992-5999. 5 3/8" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolt (83) 3/8" x 2
