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Model No. 831.15392.3
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• Assembly
WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER
• Adjustments
User’s Manual
• Part List and Drawing
CAUTION
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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. The resistance system is designed to be using the resistance system. Use the resist- used with the included resistance, and the ance system only as described in this manual. resistance included with a MAX by WEIDER MAX PACK. Do not use the resistance sys- 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ens
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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 ADVANTAGE resistance system. The resist- (1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note ance system offers a selection of stations designed to the product model number and serial number before develop every major muscle group of the body. Whether calling. The model number is 831.153923. The serial your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle number can be found
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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 an M10 x 78mm Bolt (81), three M10 Washers (75), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (76). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Wheel must be able to turn easily. 76 75 Attach the other Wheel (not shown) in the 75 same manner. 81 31 1 3. Orient the Cross Tube (11) as shown, with the 3 welded tubes at the bottom. Attach the Cross 3 Tube to the Upright (3) with two M10 x 147mm 47 75 Carriage Bolts (73), two M10 Washers (75), and 23 two M10 Nuts (47
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6. Attach the Lat Tower (4) to the Upright (3) with 6 four M10 x 25mm Button Screws (87), and four M10 Lock Washers (103). Attach the Name Plate (89) to the Lat Tower (4) 4 with two M4 x 16mm Screws (62). 103 87 62 87 89 62 103 3 7. Attach two Eyebolts (34) to the Top Frame (10) 7 with two M8 Washers (59) and two M8 Nylon 70 Locknuts (65). Do not overtighten the Locknuts; 65 75 the Eyebolts must be able to rotate freely. 59 93 Attach the Top Frame (10) to the Lat Tower (4) with two M10 x 65mm Bu
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9. Attach two 8mm Metal Spacers (97), a 61mm 9 Metal Spacer (39), and two Bearing Wheels (46) 12 to one end of the Seat Carriage (12) with an M8 x 60 104mm Bolt (60) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (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 Locknut; the Bearing 97 Wheels must be able to roll easily. 46 Attac
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12. Attach a Plastic Foot (53) to the Backrest Frame 12 (15) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (62). 15 Attach the two Guard Plates (17) to the inside of 53 the Backrest Frame (15) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (62). 62 62 17 62 17 13. Attach the Backrest (14) to the Backrest Frame 13 (15) with four 1/4" x 45mm Screws (58). 14 15 58 14. Insert the rod on the Backrest Frame (15) into the 14 slot in the Seat Carriage (12). Hold the Backrest Frame vertically over the Seat Carriage and slide the rod into the s
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16. Locate the Fulcrum (18) on the Lat Tower (4) (see 16 86 the inset drawing). Slide the Tray (35) onto the Edges rods on the Fulcrum. Make sure the Tray is ori- 72 up ented as shown in the drawing. 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-po
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20. Wrap the Long Cable (80) under a 90mm Pulley 20 (28) as shown. Attach the Pulley, a Cable Trap (29), an M10 Washer (75), and two Finger Guards (110) to the Upright (3) with an M10 x 75 3 127mm Button Bolt (56) and an M10 Nylon 110 76 28 Locknut (76). Note: The Bolt will be packaged 110 separately for identification. Make sure the 56 Cable Trap and Finger Guards are oriented as shown. 80 29 21. Attach a Pulley Housing (94) to the indicated “U”- 21 channel on the 10-pound Center Resistance Bar
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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 32 (32) through the hole in the Front Leg (6), and 6 109 attach it inside of the hole in the Leg Lever (7) 108 with the Short Pin (109) and a cotter Pin (108). 7 25. Attach a 90mm Pulley (28) inside of the hole in 25 the Front Leg (6) with an M10 x 91mm Bolt (90), 5 6 two 26mm Spacers (52), two M10 Washers (75), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
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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 you use the resistance system. 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 With a high pulley attached to the resistance system (see ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS AND LEG 33 LEVER on page 13), attach a Short Handle (49) to the 51 Short Cable (33) with a Cable Clip (51). 49 The Short Handles (49), Long Handles (not shown), or Ankle Strap (not shown) can be attached to the Long Cable (80) with a Cable Clip (51). Attach the Curl Bar (8) to the Leg Lever (7) with a Cable Clip. Attach the Leg Press Strap (not shown) to both ends of the Long Cable, or
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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST Rod The Backrest (14) can be used in a level position or 3 15 one 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 Leg (6) (see ADJUSTING THE SEAT on page 13). 14 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). Fo
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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 ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER Attach the Leg
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CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram shows the proper routing of the Long Cable (80). Use the diagram to make sure that Long Cable (80) the cable has been assembled correctly. If the cable has not been correctly routed, the resistance system will not function properly and damage may occur. The 5 numbers show the correct route for the cable. 4 7 3 6 2 1 17
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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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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART 1 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. 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. M10 x 42mm Button Bolt (71) M10 Lock Washer (103) M M10 x 25mm Button Screw (87) M8 Washer
