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Important Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight rack. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before using the weight rack. Use the weight rack only as described in this manual. 10. Always set both weight rests and both safety spotters at the same height. 11. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum of 560 pounds, including the user, a barbell and weights (not included).
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1/4" x 3/4" Screw (50) 2" Spacer (39) 1/4" x 1 1/4" Screw (78) 15/16" Spacer (40) 1/4" x 2" Screw (51) 3/4" Spacer (38) 5/16" x 2" Bolt (33) 3/8" x 2" Bolt (32) 3/8" Washer (37) 3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt (35) 5/16" Washer (36) 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (75) 1/4" Washer (74) 3/8” x 2 3/4” Button Head Bolt (57) 3/8" Nylon Lock Jamnut (29) 3/8" x 3" Bolt (34) 5/16" Nylon Locknut (30) 3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt (31) 5/16" x 4" Bolt (86) 5 3/8" x 7 1/2" Bolt (66) Part Identification Chart—Model No.
Assembly • As you assemble the weight rack, make sure all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. Make Things Easier for Yourself! Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight rack can be assembled successfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the versatile weight rack has many parts and that the assembly process will take time. Most people find that by setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.
3. Tap a 2 1/2” Square Inner Cap (28) into the top of each of the Front Uprights (7). 3 28 8 Attach one of the Front Uprights (7) and two Rack Joint Plates (6) to the Left Base (3) using four 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolts (31) and four 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnuts (29). Make sure the Front Upright is oriented so that the holes on the bottom of the Front Upright and the holes in the Joint Plates line up. If they do not line up, turn the Front Upright upside-down. Do not tighten the Nylon Lock Jamnuts yet.
6. Press a 2 1/2” Square Inner Cap (28) into the Left Frame (12). Attach the Left Frame to the left Uprights (7, 8) using four 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolts (31) and four 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnuts (29). Do not tighten the Nylon Lock Jamnuts yet. 6 11 29 10 29 Assemble the Right Frame (10) to the right Uprights (7, 8) in the same manner. 31 Attach the Center Frame (11) to the Left Frame (12) and the Right Frame (10) using four 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolts (31) and four 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnuts (29).
10. Locate a Cable (25) and notice that there is a ball on one end of the Cable and a metal sleeve on the other end. 10 Route the metal-sleeve end of the Cable (25) up under the lat bar rest on the Weight Guide Frame (14), down through the indicated hole, back up through the next hole, and then down through the hole between the Weight Guides (9) as shown. 14 9 Lat Bar Rest 25 11. Insert the end of the Cable (25) into the hole in the center of the Weight Carriage (15).
14. Pull the Cable (25) down in the indicated location, so there is no slack at the ends of the Cable. 14 Locate the other Cable (25). Insert the metal-sleeve end of the Cable into the indicated hole in the Weight Guide Base (4). Attach the Cable using a 3/8” x 3” Bolt (34), two 3/8” Washers (37), two 15/16” Spacers (40), and a 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnut (29). 25 Route the ball-end of the Cable (25) through the bracket on the Center Base (2).
17. Press a 3” x 2” Outer Cap (56) onto each end of the Stabilizer (58). 17 29 Attach the Stabilizer (58) to the Bench Frame (52) with two 3/8” x 2 3/4” Button Head Bolts (57) and two 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnuts (29). 56 52 58 57 18. Press a 2” Square Outer Cap (65) onto each end of the Bench Base (53). 56 18 48 Attach the Bench Base Joint Plate (64) to the Bench Base (53) with two 3/8” x 3” Bolts (34), two 3/8” Washers (37), and two 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnuts (29).
21. Lubricate a 3/8” x 7 1/2” Bolt (66). Attach the Backrest Tubes (71) to the welded tube on the Bench Frame (52) with the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Lock Jamnut (29). Note: Do not overtighten the Nylon Lock Jamnut; the Backrest Tubes must pivot easily. 21 Lubricate 66 71 Welded Tube 29 52 22. Attach the Backrest (60) to the Backrest Tubes (71) with four 1/4” x 2” Screws (51) and four 1/4” Washers (74). 22 60 71 74 51 23. See the inset drawing.
25. Attach the Adjustable Bench Leg (49) to the Bench Leg (48) with the Small Adjustment Knob (81). 25 26 49 Insert a 1 1/2” Square Inner Cap (26) into the top of the Adjustable Bench Leg (49). 81 48 26. Insert two 1 1/2” Square Inner Caps (26) into the ends of the Leg Lever (62). Insert a 1” Round Inner Cap (83) into the weight tube on the Leg Lever. Press a 1” Angled Outer Cap (82) onto the other end of the weight tube.
Adjusting the Weight Rack This section explains how the weight bench and rack are adjusted. See the Exercise Guidelines on page 17 for information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. See the included exercise chart for information about how to perform a variety of exercises and how to get the greatest benefit from your exercise program. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight rack. Replace any worn parts immediately.
ADJUSTING THE PAD TUBES For some exercises, it may be necessary to move the Pad Tube (61) in the Adjustable Bench Leg (49). To do this, remove a Foam Pad (69) from one side of the Pad Tube. Slide the Pad Tube out of the Adjustable Bench Leg. Reinsert the Pad Tube into the lower welded tube on the Adjustable Bench Leg. Replace the Foam Pad on the Pad Tube.
ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE WEIGHT CARRIAGE Weight Tube To use the high or low pulley station, slide the desired amount of weight onto the weight tubes on the Weight Carriage (15) and secure the weights with two Weight Clips (43). Weight Tube WARNING: Do not place more than 150 pounds on the Weight Carriage. Always place the same amount of weight on each side of the Weight Carriage, and secure the weights on the Weight Carriage with the Weight Clips.
Exercise Guidelines THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building The only way to increase the size and strength of your muscles is to push them close to their maximum capacity. When you progressively increase the intensity of your exercise, your muscles will continually adapt and grow.
Make sure to rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest one minute after each set for a toning workout. • Rest 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with the equipment and learning the proper form for each exercise. without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout is very effective for increasing flexibility.
EXERCISE MONDAY WEIGHT SETS REPS WEIGHT SETS REPS WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / WEDNESDAY EXERCISE Date: / / THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: / / EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts.
Part List—Model No. IMBE39400 Key No. Qty.
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