ProSpot Fitness HG-1, Owner'S Manual

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User Instructions for the HG-1
Touch Sensor Barbell Operation
1. Rotate the barbell so that the Touch Sensor Strip embedded in the barbell is touching your fingertips. It
is necessary for your fingertips to maintain skin contact with the Touch Sensor Strip throughout your
free-weight exercise.
2. Grasp the barbell using what is called a ‘false’ grip in which the thumb does not wrap around the bar but
rests alongside the index fingers. Using this type of grip will prevent your thumb from maintaining skin
contact with the Touch Sensor Strip when you attempt to lock the bar in place.
3. Once you have grasped the barbell, you will hear a soft ‘click’ and a solid red light will appear on the
Electronic Box in addition to the flashing green power light.
4.
While still grasping the barbell, lift about 1”, using an even upward lifting motion on both sides of the
barbell. This upward movement will disengage the locking mechanism. If you have performed this step
correctly, the barbell will now be under your control
.
5. Always remember to secure all weight plates with supplied spring clips. You are now ready to begin
your free-weight exercise routine.
6. Always maintain control of the movement of the barbell. Do not allow the barbell to swing against the
machine frame, as this may cause damage to the finish. Do not attempt to throw or slam the barbell
attached to the cables, as this may result in damage to the locking mechanism. Intentional misuse of
the
HG-1
will void any and all warranties.
Spot Block Plates and Barbell Loading
Always use Spot Block Plates when using barbell as a secondary locking backup. The Spot Block Plates
can also be used as a training aid by limiting barbell movement when exercising. To position the Spot Block
Plates:
1. Place the barbell into the lowest position for the exercise you will be performing. To move the Spot
Blocks Plates, remove by grabbing handles and lifting up. You will see the top hook and stop pin that
goes in the holes. Place the Spot Blocks Plates above exposed tip of locking pin on rear support posts.
This will now restrict the movement of Sensor Weight Bar beyond this point.
2. Make certain the barbell is level before loading weight plates. Level the barbell by raising up one end of
the barbell until it is level. Load weights evenly on both sides of the barbell.
Note: The HG-1 unit has a 750-pound capacity. Do not exceed capacity!
Performing Chin-Ups:
Chin-Ups can be performed using the barbell when it is placed into the notched grooves on top of the
HG-1. Ensure that the barbell is secure before performing chin-ups.
Using optional PBL-65 Bench with optional FHL-200 High/Low Pull:
1.
Insert the weight-selector pin into the weight stack to add resistance for use with the high-pulley and
low-pulley exercises.
2.
To perform leg extension and leg curl exercises, attach the bench cable to the low-pulley. Make sure
the cable is taut by pulling out the bench until there is no slack in the cable.
Note: When using the optional FHL-200 weight stack, the weight shown by the weight indicator numbers is the
actual amount of weight being used. For example, if using 50 pounds to perform a cable curl, the actual weight
being used is 50 pounds.
For more detailed instructions regarding the use of the optional PBL-65 Bench and optional FHL-200 High/low
pull, refer to bench and high/low pull user instructions.