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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on the home gym before you use the home gym. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the home gym are adequately informed of all precautions. 10.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER® FLEX-CTS home gym. The FLEX-CTS home gym offers a selection of exercise stations designed to develop every major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size and strength, or improve your cardiovascular system, the FLEX-CTS home gym will help you to achieve the specific results you want. reading this manual, please see the front cover of this manual.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see whether it has been preattached.
ASSEMBLY • To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the home gym, call 1-800-445-2480. • For help identifying small parts, see page 6. • The following tools (not included) may be required for assembly: • Assembly requires two persons. one adjustable wrench • Because of its weight and size, assemble the home gym in the location where it will be used. Make sure that there is enough clearance to walk around the home gym.
3. Orient the Base Bracket (2) and the Upright Base (1) as shown. Attach the Base Bracket to the Upright Base with two M8 x 55mm Bolts (45), two M8 x 35mm Washers (35), and two M8 Locknuts (42); do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 3 45 1 35 42 2 42 4. Attach the Brace (12) to the Stabilizer (59) with an M8 x 100mm Bolt (46) and an M8 Washer (41); do not tighten the Bolt yet. 4 46 41 59 12 5. Orient the Bench Base (3) as shown.
6. Orient the the Bench Pad (13) so that the bracket (A) on the Bench Frame (4) is in the position shown. 6 13 Next, orient the Bench Leg (5) so that the Leg Tab (24) is on the side shown. 42 Attach the Bench Leg (5) to the bracket (A) on the Bench Frame (4) with an M8 x 100mm Bolt (46), an M8 Washer (41), and an M8 Locknut (42). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Bench Leg must be able to pivot. 4 41 A 46 24 5 7. Insert a Long Axle (36) into the other end of the Bench Frame (4).
8. Hand tighten the Carriage Knob (14) into the Arm Carriage (10); do not fully tighten the Carriage Knob yet. 8 Next, slide the Arm Carriage (10) upward or downward until the Carriage Knob (14) snaps into the one of the adjustment holes (B) in the Upright (8). Then, firmly tighten the Carriage Knob. 14 B 8 10 9. Orient the Upright (8) as shown, and insert it into the Upright Base (1). Attach the Upright with two M8 x 55mm Bolts (45), two M8 Washers (41), and two M8 Locknuts (42).
10. Insert a Long Axle (36) into the Leg Lever (6). Next, orient the Leg Lever as shown. 10 Attach the Leg Lever (6) to the Upright Base (1) with two M8 x 15mm Screws (48) and two M8 Washers (41). Tighten both Screws at the same time. 6 Then, insert the Bench Pin (33) into the Upright Base (1) and into the Bench Frame (not shown). 36 41 48 11. Insert the axle on one of the Butterfly Arms (9) into the Upright (8). Attach the Butterfly Arm with an M8 x 15mm Screw (48) and an M8 x 25mm Washer (40).
. Insert a Long Axle (36) into the Press Arm (11). 12 Attach the Press Arm (11) to the Arm Carriage (10) with two M8 x 15mm Screws (48) and two M8 Washers (41). Tighten both Screws at the same time. 10 41 48 13. Wet one of the Butterfly Arms (9) with a small amount of soapy water. Then, slide a Butterfly Pad (15) onto the Butterfly Arm. 48 36 11 41 13 Attach the other Butterfly Pad (15) in the same way.
14. Wet one side of the Leg Lever (6) with a small amount of soapy water. Then, slide a Leg Pad (16) onto the Leg Lever. 14 Attach the other three Leg Pads (16) in the same way. 16 16 6 16 16 15. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE, beginning on page 14.
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE This section explains how to adjust the home gym. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 19 for important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the included exercise guide to see the correct form for a selection of exercises. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened each time the home gym is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE BUTTERFLY ARMS 9 E 51–56 If necessary, remove any Resistance Bands (51–56) from the Press Arm (11), and lower the Press Arm (see page 14 for instructions if necessary). To use the Butterfly Arms (9), slide the desired Resistance Bands (51–56) onto the posts (E) on the Butterfly Arms as shown. 51–56 IMPORTANT: Do not put more than three Resistance Bands (51–56) on the Butterfly Arms (9). The total resistance of all Resistance Bands must not exceed 100 lbs.
HOW TO FOLD THE BENCH When the home gym is not being used, follow the steps below to fold the bench to the storage position if desired. 1. Remove any Resistance Bands (not shown) from the Press Arm (11), and lower the Press Arm (see page 14 for instructions if necessary). 2. Remove the Bench Pin (33) and set it aside. Next, pull the Bench Knob (25), raise the Bench Frame (4) several inches, and then release the Bench Knob.
RESISTANCE CHART—PRESS ARM AND LEG LEVER The chart below shows how to combine the resistance bands to achieve the desired approximate resistance when the press arm or the leg lever is used. To achieve the approximate resistance shown in the left column, use the indicated number of resistance bands shown in the right columns. Approximate Resistance (lbs.) 2.5-lb. Band 10 15 5-lb. Band 10-lb.
RESISTANCE CHART—BUTTERFLY ARMS The chart below shows how to combine the resistance bands to achieve the desired approximate resistance when the butterfly arms are used. To achieve the approximate resistance shown in the left column, use the indicated number of resistance bands shown in the right columns. Approximate Resistance (lbs.) 5 2.5-lb. Band 5-lb. Band 10-lb. Band 25-lb. Band 1 1 1 20 1 25 1 30 1 35 1 1 1 1 40 2 45 1 1 50 55 1 1 1 60 65 50-lb. Band 1 10 15 20-lb.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOUR TYPES OF STRENGTH WORKOUTS to determine the appropriate length of time for each workout, and the numbers of repetitions and sets to complete. Progress at your own pace and be sensitive to your body’s signals. Follow each workout with at least one day of rest. Note: A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an exercise, such as one sit-up. A “set” is a series of repetitions.
EXERCISE LOG Make copies of this page, and use the copies to schedule and record your strength and aerobic workouts. Scheduling and recording your workouts will help you to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your life. Strength Date: Exercise 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. Exercise Strength Date: Exercise Time Lbs. Sets Reps 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. Exercise Strength Date: Exercise Time Lbs. Sets Reps 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
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PART LIST Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 2 6 4 6 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 12 1 Model No. WESY20318.0 R0718A Description Key No. Qty.
EXPLODED DRAWING Model No. WESY20318.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual.
