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This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the Exercise Guidelines on page 13 for important
information on 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.
Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. 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.
Adjusting the Weight Bench
3.
Attach the Bench Frame (5) to the Left and Right
Bases (6, 7) with two M8 x 55mm Carriage Bolts (47)
and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (40).
Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
Secure the Bench Frame (5) to the Left and Right
Bases (6, 7) with two M8 x 62mm Bolts (48) and two
M8 Nylon Locknuts (40).
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40
48
5
47
40
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6
4.
Press an Outer Upright Bushing (46) onto the top of
each Upright (8, 9).
Slide a Weight Rest (11) into the Right Upright (9).
Insert an M10 Adjustment Knob (25) into the hole in
the Upright and an adjustment hole in the Weight
Rest. Tighten the Knob into the welded nut.
Insert the other Weight Rest (11) into the Left Upright
(8) in the same manner.
Note: Both Weight Rests (11) must be set at the
same height.
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Welded Nut
46
25
8
11
11
9
5.
Press a 1 1/4” Square Inner Cap (34) into each end
of the Adjustment Tube (12).
Insert the Adjustment Tube (12) into a set of adjust-
ment brackets on the Uprights (8, 9).
Make sure that the pins on the Adjustment Tube
(12) are fully inserted into the slots in the adjust-
ment brackets.
Tighten the Nylon Locknuts (40) used in steps 2
and 3.
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8
34
34
9
12
Adjustment Bracket
Pin
6.
Orient the Backrest Tubes (13, 14) as shown.
Note:
The welded tubes must extend towards the centre.
Insert a 1” Square Inner Cap (32) into the open end
of each Backrest Tube (13, 14). Insert a 10mm
Plastic Bushing (35) into each end of the welded
tubes on the Backrest Tubes.
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13
14
32
35
Welded
Tubes
FOLDING THE BACKREST
To perform squat exercises, the Backrest (23) must be
folded to the upright position. To fold the Backrest, lift
and pull it forward as far as it will go. It will be held in
place by its own weight.
WARNING:
Always fold the
Backrest (23) out of the way when performing
squat exercises. Do not sit on the seat when the
Backrest is folded.
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ADJUSTING THE LEG SUPPORT PADS
Pull a Foam Pad (18) off the Long Pad Tube (16).
Remove the Pad Tube from the Front Leg (4) and rein-
sert it into another hole. Replace the Foam Pad.
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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (23) can be set at three different positions:
level, declined, or inclined. To change the position of the
Backrest, move the Adjustment Tube (12) to a different
set of adjustment brackets in the Uprights.
Note: When moving the Adjustment Tube (12), make
sure that the pins are seated in the slots in the
adjustment brackets.
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