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SET UP
Your product comes with:
• “C” Pin located at the bottom of the Vertical Column, which must be removed prior to unfolding.
• One Spring Loaded Pin locked into the left side of the Height Adjustment Assembly. Left side is determined by
standing behind the unit facing the Vertical Column.
IMPORTANT: To Prevent Injury –
Be sure the Spring Loaded Pin is locked securely into place in the Left
Rail before using unit. This will prevent the Vertical Column from falling forward.
• One M8 x 80mm Hitch Pin for Leg Pulley Bracket is located in the Leg Pulley Accessory Kit as well as two
M8 x 80mm Hitch Pins for the Wing Attachment and two M8 x 60mm Hitch Pins for the Ab Crunch Board.
IMPORTANT:
Before using the Wing Attachment, Leg Pulley Accessory or the Ab Crunch Board, be sure
the Hitch Pins are securely inserted (see pages 6 - 8 of this manual and the Ab Crunch Board Instructions
Sheet for directions).
1.
Pull the product out of the shipping box. Remove all packaging materials,
including tape and cardboard inserts, from your unit.
2.
Lay product on the floor with Glideboard side up. Make sure you have plenty
of space on both ends of the product. Slide the Glideboard as far as it will
go towards the Front Crossbar before you begin lifting unit.
3.
Lift the exerciser up by holding it at the top of the Rails. Using your foot,
slowly spread the unit open at the bottom approximately 12 inches so that it
rests firmly on the Front and Back Crossbars not allowing it to go too far.
4.
Make sure the Handles are out to the sides before you
begin to unfold your unit. Keep hands and fingers away
from Pulley. Hold onto the top center of Glideboard and
begin rolling Tube Rollers. Spread the unit out until it is
flat on the floor. Be careful to do this
slowly
.
Be sure to
support the frame in the center to avoid having the
product drop suddenly onto the floor or pinch
fingers.
5.
(a)
Remove “C” Pin from bottom of Vertical Column.
Remove plastic packing ties from the top and bottom
of the Vertical Column. Pull out the Spring Loaded
Pin located on the Height Adjustment Assembly to
release Spring Loaded Pin. Continue to hold pin
out while performing the next step.
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3.
12”
4.
Back
Crossbar
Front
Crossbar
“C” Pin
Spring
Loaded
Pin
Lift Here
Hold Here While Lowering
To The Ground
Tube Roller
STARTING OUT
Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising on the Total Gym
®
Power Platinum. Do
not exercise barefoot. Check your exerciser before using to ensure that all the parts are in place and working
properly
(see pages 10 & 11 for details on Inspection, Maintenance and Storage).
Adult supervision is required at all times.
NOTE: The Rails and Glideboard can be raised to any desired level on the Vertical Column depending
upon your degree of fitness. Please note, however, that the Rails cannot be raised to the
highest position on the Vertical Column when the Leg Pulley Bracket is attached to the
column. Be sure you have plenty of free space around the exerciser so that performing
on the Total Gym
®
Power Platinum, as well as getting on and off, is convenient and safe.
Each time you raise or lower the Height Adjustment Assembly, be sure you hold it to keep it from
dropping to the floor.
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level progresses, increase the incline to increase the
intensity and improve your muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at a high intensity level; start out
easily and build gradually. The Total Gym
®
Power Platinum is as easy as 1-2-3 to use, so read on.
1.
Important Things to Remember When Using the Total Gym
®
Power Platinum
• Always have control of the Glideboard before getting on and off the exerciser.
• Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the exerciser. Only remove them
from the floor for the duration of the exercise.
• If you are using the Handles, hold onto them as you get on and off the Glideboard.
2.
Exercising with the Handles Only
Grasp the Handles which are attached to the Cable Assembly and slide the Glideboard to a position
in which you can comfortably sit or lay down when performing the desired exercise (see
Flip Chart
).
Be sure to keep your feet on the floor until you are in the correct position for the specific exercise.
Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to be off the floor, place your feet as specified in the instructions.
3.
Exercising with the Wing Attachment Only
Slide the Glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when performing
the desired exercise (see your
Flip Chart
). Keep your feet on the ground until you are in the correct
position and feel comfortable. Then, place your feet in the proper position and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises shown in the
Flip Chart
included
with your Total Gym
®
Power Platinum to familiarize yourself with the movements. Use the lowest incline
level to start with –you can work up to a higher incline level in the weeks and months to come.
For the specific Total Gym
®
Power Platinum exercises and programs, study and follow the
instructions in the
Flip Chart
included with your product.
5a.
