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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 10. Always set both spotters, both weight rests, and both safety spotters at the same height. 11. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 pounds.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN model number and serial number before calling. The model number is WEBE4915.0. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the weight bench (see the front cover of this manual). Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER® 500 weight bench. The weight bench offers a selection of weight stations designed to develop every major muscle group of the body.
ASSEMBLY • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise. Make Things Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight bench can be assembled successfully by almost anyone. However, the weight bench has many parts and the assembly process will take time. By setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly. • As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. • Assembly requires two people.
2. Insert two M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (83) up through the Center Base (2). Place a piece of tape over the bolt heads to hold them in place. 2 Attach a Base (1) to the Center Base (2) with two M10 x 93mm Button Bolts (97), an M10 Split Washer (93), two M10 Washers (84), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). Do not tighten the Bolts. 2 79 93 Attach the other Base (not shown) to the Center Base (2) in the same manner. 83 84 1 3.
4. Attach the Left Support (6) to the left Base (1) with the indicated two M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (83) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). Do not tighten the Locknuts. 4 34 82 Attach an Upright Cap (34) to the Left Upright (3) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (82). 82 7 Attach the Left Upright (3) to the Base (1) with the indicated two M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (83) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). Do not tighten the Locknuts.
6. Orient the Left Spotter (24) as shown. Slide the Spotter and two Guide Bumpers (27) onto the left Guide Rod (5). Engage the Spotter onto the Left Upright (3). 6 27 24 Repeat this step with the Right Spotter (not shown) and the right Guide Rod (not shown). 27 5 3 7. Slide the Right Guide (19) and the Left Guide (20) onto the Guide Rods (5). 7 5 19 Slide the Weight Bar (17) through the Left Guide (20), the Locking Bar (18), and the Right Guide (19). Engage the Locking Bar onto the Uprights (3, 4).
10. Orient the Center Top Frame (14) with the decal in the position shown. Make sure that the Rod Cap (33) is inside of the left Side Top Frame (13). 10 14 Attach the Center Top Frame (14) to the Side Top Frame (13) with two M10 x 93mm Button Bolts (97), two 17mm Spacers (66), two M10 Washers (84), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). Do not tighten the Locknuts. 97 Decal 66 13 97 66 Repeat this step with the right Side Top Frame (not shown). 33 84 11.
14. Attach the Top Frame (16) to the Center Top Frame (14) with two M10 x 116mm Button Bolts (101), four M10 Washers (84), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). Do not tighten the Locknuts. 14 90 16 84 101 Attach the Top Frame (16) to the Butterfly Frame (12) and the Backrest Upright (8) with four M10 x 67mm Button Bolts (90), four M10 Washers (84), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). Do not tighten the Locknuts.
18. Route the Butterfly Cable (71) under a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the Double “U”-bracket (46) with an M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (100) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). 18 71 58 40 79 100 46 19. Route the Butterfly Cable (71) over a “V”-pulley (60). Attach the “V”-pulley, a Large Cable Trap (61), an M10 Washer (84), and two Full Finger Guards (39) to the Backrest Upright (8) with an M10 x 62mm Button Bolt (88) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79).
23. Wrap the High Cable (73) under a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley, a Small Cable Trap (63), and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the two Pulley Plates (74) with an M10 x 53mm Button Bolt (147) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). Make sure that the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley. 23 40 79 73 40 147 74 58 63 74 24. Wrap the High Cable (73) over a 90mm Pulley (58) and over the indicated rod in the Top Frame (16).
28. Route the Low Cable (72) over a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the Double “U”-bracket (46) with an M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (100) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). 28 79 100 40 46 40 58 72 29. Route the Low Cable (72) under a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the Center Base (2) with an M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (100) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). 29 72 100 58 40 40 2 79 30. Wrap the Low Cable (72) over a 90mm Pulley (58).
33. Attach the Low Cable (72) to the “U”-bracket (47) with an M6 Washer (86) and an M6 Nylon Locknut (80). See the inset drawing. Do not overtighten the Locknut; it should be threaded onto the end of the Cable so that only two threads are showing past the Locknut. 33 72 47 47 86 72 80 34. Locate the Long Cable (54). Route the Cable over a 90mm Pulley (58), and up through a Swivel Arm (32) and the Left Upright (3).
38. Route the Long Cable (54) under a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the Center Base (2) with an M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (100) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). 38 100 40 58 2 40 79 54 39. Route the Long Cable (54) over a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley, a Small Cable Trap (63), and two Half Finger Guards (40) to the lower hole of the “U”-bracket (47) with an M10 x 53mm Button Bolt (147) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79).
43. Route the Long Cable (54) over a 90mm Pulley (58). Attach the Pulley and a Small Cable Trap (63) to the right Side Top Frame (13) with an M10 x 49mm Button Bolt (104) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). Make sure that the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley. 43 44. Route the Long Cable (54) through the Right Upright (4) and a Swivel Arm (32), and over a 90mm Pulley (58).
48. Slide two Weight Bumpers (37) onto the Left Support (6). Make sure that the flat edges of each Bumper is facing the outside of the Support. 48 37 Slide two Weight Bumpers (37) onto the Right Support (not shown). 37 6 49. Set a Weight Rest (35) and a Safety Spotter (36) onto the Left Upright (3). Set the other Weight Rest and the other Safety Spotter onto the Right Upright (not shown) at the same heights. 49 35 3 36 50.
52. Attach the Leg Bumper (135) to the Front Leg (109) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (82). 52 105 Attach the Leg Plate (134) to the Front Leg (109) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (82). 84 109 Attach the Front Leg (109) to the Bench Frame (107) with two M10 x 73mm Hex Bolts (105), two M10 Washers (84), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (79). 107 82 135 79 82 Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts (78) and the M10 Nylon Locknuts (79) used in steps 51 and 52. 134 53. Grease an M10 x 82mm Button Bolt (106).
55. Attach the Backrest (117) to the Backrest Frames (118) with four M6 x 38mm Screws (146) and four M6 Washers (86). Do not tighten the Screws. 55 117 118 86 146 86 146 146 56. Attach the Seat (116) and the Seat Bracket (121) to the Seat Frame (122) with two M6 x 35mm Screws (149) and two M6 Washers (86). 56 116 Attach the other end of the Seat (116) to the Seat Frame (122) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (148). 122 121 86 148 57.
58. Grease an M10 x 180mm Button Bolt (145). Attach the Backrest Frames (118) and the Seat Bracket (121) to the Bench Frame (107) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers (84), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (79). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Backrest Frames and Seat Frame must be able to pivot easily. 58 121 122 118 123 79 Attach the Seat Pin (123) to the Seat Frame (122) with an M4 x 10mm Screw (95). Insert the Seat Pin into the Seat Frame and the Bench Frame (107).
ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 27 for important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately. The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.
USING THE WEIGHT BAR To use the Weight Bar (17), first place the desired amount of weight (not included) onto the ends of the Weight Bar (see ADDING WEIGHT below). Then, disengage the Locking Bar (18) by rotating it up off the Uprights (3, 4). 17 4 When finished with the exercise, reengage the Locking Bar (18) by rotating it down onto the Uprights (3, 4).
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST PAD 115 Set the Backrest Pad (115) on the Backrest (117) in the desired position. Wrap the ends of the Pad under the Backrest and use the hook and loop fastener strips to hold it in place. 117 ATTACHING THE CURL PAD To use the Curl Pad (114), first remove the 50mm Square Cap (133) from the Front Leg (109). Insert the Curl Post (113) into the Front Leg and secure the Curl Post with the Curl Knob (136). Make sure the Curl Knob is fully tightened.
CABLE DIAGRAMS The cable diagrams below show the proper routing of the Long Cable (54), the Butterfly Cable (71), the Low Cable (72), and the High Cable (73). Use the diagram to make sure that the cables, the cable traps, and the finger guards have been assembled correctly. If the cables have not been correctly routed, the weight bench will not function properly and damage may occur. The numbers show the correct route for each cable. Make sure that the cable traps do not touch or bind the cables.
5 4 2 1 High Cable (73) Length: 13 ft. 6 in. 3 6 6 4 Low Cable (72) Length: 23 ft. 11 in.
MAINTENANCE Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately. The weight bench can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents. TIGHTENING THE CABLES Woven cable, the type of cable used on the weight bench, can stretch slightly when it is first used. If there is slack in the cables before resistance is felt, the cables should be tightened.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your muscles will adapt and grow as you progressively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: • by changing the amount of weight used • by changing the number of repetitions or sets performed.
slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout is an effective way to increase flexibility. Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning workout. • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout.
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.
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.
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART M8 Nylon Locknut (78) M6 Nylon Locknut (80) M10 x 25mm Button Screw (98) M8 x 42mm Hex Bolt (130) M10 Nylon Locknut (79) M10 x 42mm Button Bolt (96) M6 Washer (86) M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (100) M8 Washer (94) M10 x 49mm Button Bolt (104) M10 x 53mm Button Bolt (147) M10 Split Washer (93) M10 x 62mm Button Bolt (88) M6 x 64mm Screw (89) M10 Washer (84) M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolt (83) M10 Large Washer (76) M10 x 67mm Button Bolt (90) M10 x 180mm Button Bolt (145) Refer to
M6 x 38mm Screw (146) M10 x 73mm Button Screw (103) M6 x 35mm Screw (149) M10 x 73mm Hex Bolt (105) M8 x 20mm Hex Screw (21) M8 x 76mm Carriage Bolt (143) M10 x 19mm Buton Bolt (77) M10 x 76mm Button Bolt (102) M8 x 19mm Shoulder Bolt (85) M6 x 77mm Screw (87) M6 x 16mm Screw (148) M4 x 16mm Screw (82) M10 x 82mm Button Bolt (106) M4 x 10mm Screw (95) M10 x 85mm Button Bolt (144) M10 x 93mm Button Bolt (97) M10 x 95mm Button Bolt (92) M10 x 116mm Button Bolt (101) M10 x 154mm Button Bolt (99)
PART LIST—Model No. WEBE4915.0 Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 6 6 2 4 2 Description Bench Frame Bench Stabilizer Front Leg Leg Lever Backrest Bracket Curl Bar Curl Post Curl Pad Backrest Pad Seat Backrest Backrest Frame 25mm Square Cap 20mm x 40mm Cap Seat Bracket Seat Frame Seat Pin Bench Knob Curl Cap Curl Bar Cap Pad Cover Foam Pad Pad Tube M8 x 42mm Hex Bolt 64mm Square Cap Key No. Qty.
EXPLODED DRAWING A—Model No. WEBE4915.
EXPLODED DRAWING B—Model No. WEBE4915.
EXPLODED DRAWING C—Model No. WEBE4915.
EXPLODED DRAWING D—Model No. WEBE4915.
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