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Model No. WESY5983.3
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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 and all 12. Pull on the low pulley cable only while sitting warnings on the resistance system before on the bench or standing on the base plate. using the resistance system. Use the resist- Pull on the high pulley cables only while sit- ance system only as described in this manual. ting on the bench, with the sea
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the innovative MAX by manual. To help us assist you, please note the product ™ WEIDER ADVANTAGE resistance system. The resist- model number and serial number before calling. The ance system offers a selection of stations designed to model number is WESY5983.3. The serial number can develop every major muscle group of the body. Whether be found on a decal attached to the resistance system your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle (see the front
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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 108mm 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. Press a 38mm x 64mm Inner Cap (41) into each 3 end of the Cross Tube (11). 3 23 41 Orient the Cross Tube (11) as shown, with the 47 75 welded tubes at the bottom. Attach the Foot Plate (23) and the Cross Tube t
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6. Pull the Seat Knob (45, not shown) out as far as 6 Third it will go, and slide the Seat Carriage (12) onto Hole the Bench Rail (5). Engage the Seat Knob into the third hole from the end of the Bench Rail. 45 See the inset drawing. Attach a Hook (104) to 5 the bottom of the Bench Rail (5). 62 Press the two Rail Inner Caps (99), with the wide 99 ends on the top or bottom (as indicated), into the 12 62 Wide ends of the Bench Rail (5). Attach the Caps with End 92 32 four M4 x 16mm Screws (62).
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9. Press two 38mm Round Inner Caps (38) into the 9 ends of the Top Frame (10). 70 65 75 Attach two Eyebolts (34) to the Top Frame (10) 59 with two M8 Washers (59) and two M8 Nylon 93 Locknuts (65). Do not overtighten the Locknuts; 38 the Eyebolts must be able to rotate freely. 10 65 34 Attach the Top Frame (10) to the Lat Tower (4) 59 with two M10 x 65mm Button Head Screws (70), two M10 Washers (75), and the Top Frame Cover 38 (93). Make sure that the Eyebolts (34) are ori- ented as shown in the
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12. Press two 25mm Square Inner Caps (54) into the 12 indicated end of the Backrest Frame (15). Attach a Plastic Foot (53) to the Backrest Frame 14 (15) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (62). Orient the Backrest (14) and the Backrest Backing (8) as shown. Attach the Backrest and the Backrest Backing to the Backrest Frame (15) with four M6 x 45mm Screws (58). 8 15 53 62 58 58 54 13. Insert the rod on the Backrest Frame (15) into the 13 slot in the Seat Carriage (12). Hold the Backrest Frame vertically
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15. Slide the Leg Developer (19) into the Bench Rail 15 (5). Align the hole in the Leg Developer with a hole in the Front Leg (6). Tighten the Bench Knob (42) into the hole in the Leg Developer. 7 19 Connect the eyebolt on the Leg Lever Cable (32) to the indicated side of the Leg Lever (7) with an 65 M8 Nylon Locknut (65). Eyebolt 5 32 42 6 16. Locate the Long Cable (80). Insert one end of 16 the Cable through the welded tube on the indicat- ed end of the Cross Tube (11) and then through
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19. Wrap the Long Cable (80) under a 90mm Pulley 19 (28) as shown. Attach the Pulley and a Pulley Guard (29) to the Upright (3) with an M10 x 3 113mm Button Head Bolt (40) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (76). Make sure the flat edge of the 28 Pulley Guard is on the bottom. 40 76 29 80 Flat Edge 20. Attach a Pulley Housing (94) to the indicated “U”- 20 channel on the 10-pound Center Resistance Bar (44) with an M10 x 102mm Bolt (24), two Pivot 44 Bushings (74), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (76). 74 74 Wrap
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23. Locate the two Short Cables (33). Wrap one of 23 the Cables around a 90mm Pulley (28). Attach 76 the Pulley to a High Pulley Housing (21) with an 21 M10 x 42mm Button Head Bolt (71) and an M10 71 Nylon Locknut (76). Repeat this step with the other Short Cable (33). 28 33 24. Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the following page. Before using the resistance system, pull the long cable a few time
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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 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) at the hole Slot in the Bench Rail (5) closest to the Leg Developer (19) (see ADJUSTING THE SEAT on page 13). 12 13 To use the Backrest (14) in an inclined position, 14 secure the Seat Frame (12) at one of the three adjustment holes on the Upright (3) side of the Bench Rail (5). Rest the Backrest against the
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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 35 that the arrows on the rings point toward the Tray. Make sure the rings are pushed against the Tray. Rings ADJUSTING THE LEG DEVELOPER To adjust t
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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 M6 Black Nylon Locknut (69) Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each M10 x 42mm Button Head Bolt (71) M10 Nut (47) 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. M6 x 45mm Screw (58) M8 Nylon Locknut (65) M10 Nylon Locknut (76) M8 Spli
