Weider WESY8530C User's Manual
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1. ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 936 4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 until 18h30 Eastern Time excluding holidays When ordering parts please be prepared to give the following information 1 The MODEL NUMBER of the product WESY8530C3 2 The NAME of the product WEIDER 8530 weight system 3 The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual 4 The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part s see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING attached at the center of this manual LIMITED WARRANTY ICON OF CANADA INC ICON warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materi al under normal use and service conditions for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase This war ranty extends only to the original purchaser ICON s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at ICON s option the product through one of its authorized service centers All repairs for which war ranty claims are made must be preauthorized by ICON This warranty does not extend to any product or dam age to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse misuse improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center to products used for commercial or rental pur poses or to products used as store display models2. See drawing 2 Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknut 3 that connects the end of the Long Cable 72 to the Small U bracket 71 See drawing 3 Remove the M10 Nylon Locknut 21 and the M10 x 120mm Bolt not shown from the V pulley 50 and Long Cable Trap not shown Re attach the Pulley and Cable Trap to a lower hole in the Squat Upright 56 Make sure that the Cable Trap is in the proper position and that the Cable and Pulley move smoothly Do not overtighten the cables The top weight will be lifted off the weight stack Note If a cable tends to slip off the pulleys often the cable may have become twisted Remove the cable and re install it If the cables need to be replaced see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual 20 CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram below shows the proper routing of the Long Cable 72 the Medium Cable 58 and the Short Cable 23 Use the diagram to be sure that the three cables and cable traps have been assembled cor rectly If the cables have not been correctly routed the weight system will not function properly and damage may occur The insets show the proper positioning of the cable traps the cable traps should be positioned so that the cables will not come off the pulleys Be sure that the cable traps do not touch or bind the cables 2 1 High Pulley 2 5 3 O OLA
3. M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolt 1 O OL M8 x 62mm Bolt 22 M8 Nylon Locknut 3 O OH M10 x 60mm Bolt 86 M10 Nut 92 C O OH M8 x 58mm Shoulder Bolt 97 M8 x 58mm Bolt 33 M10 Nylon Locknut 21 M6 x 53mm Carriage Bolt 38 M6 Washer 10 C M6 x 50mm Screw 81 M8 Washer 8 M10 x 48mm Bolt 94 11 M10 x 45mm Bolt 12 M10 Washer 9 M8 x 45mm Bolt 24 GE M6 x 15mm Screw 18 MAKE ASSEMBLY EASIER REMOVE AND USE THIS PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING DURING ASSEMBLY SAVE THIS PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PART LIST Model No WESY8530C3 Key No Qty 41 ADAL 9D Description M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolt M6 Nylon Locknut M8 Nylon Locknut Base Stabilizer 25mm Square Inner Cap 16mm x 15mm Spacer M8 Washer M10 Washer M6 Washer M8 x 67mm Bolt M10 x 45mm Bolt Seat M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt 90mm Pulley M10 x 83mm Bolt Press Frame M6 x 15mm Screw Weight Bumper Pulley Bracket M10 Nylon Locknut M8 x 62mm Bolt Short Cable M8 x 45mm Bolt Weight Weight Pin 50mm Square Inner Cap Pad Tube Leg Lever 140mm Pad Long Cable Trap 38mm Square Inner Cap M8 x 5
4. WEIDERS530 cist o n USER S MANUAL Write the serial number in the space above for reference Serial Number Decal Under Seat QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts please call 1 888 936 4266 Mon Fri 8h00 until 18h30 EST excluding holidays CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc S tions in this manual before using www weiderfitness com this equipment Save this manual for future reference new products prizes fitness tips and much more TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS sssseee e e e rer rs 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN siega ic a d ae e s m CROCO E CRURA Te HUS RD ee ar d 4 ASSEMBLY ao o dae acd E eae FORCE Gd E ed 5 ADJUSTMENTS 522 dore Rei Ron de Rea RR ECRIRE ROS UR Reb ard ncs EDI A 17 WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 20 CABLE DIAGRAM see kiere i de A Rx a eite RR Ceca a agra TR RR A a Poe DR RR Riga 21 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 5 ia N drach hn Ro e Reed ad 22 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY sais cocira e e E eee A eat eas Back Cover Note A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
5. No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is authorized by ICON ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or profits loss of enjoyment or use costs of removal installation or other consequential dam ages of whatsoever nature Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a partic ular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein Some provinces do not allow lim itations on how long an implied warranty lasts Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from province to province or so specified by the retailer of your equipment ICON OF CANADA INC 900 de l Industrie St Jer me QC J7Y 4B8 WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc Part No 222969 R1204A Printed in China 2004 ICON IP Inc
6. this manual Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and the PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING before beginning assembly WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT The warning decals shown here have been placed on the weight system in the locations shown If a decal is missing or illegible please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 936 4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 until 18h30 Eastern Time to order a free replacement decal Apply the replacement decal in the location shown Misuse of this product may result in serious injury Read user s manual and follow all warnings and operating instructions prior to use Do not allow children on or around machine Replace label if damaged illegible or removed Un mauvais usage de ce produit peut causer de s rieuses blessures Lisez le livret d instruct ions et suivez les conseils de s curit importants Gardez les enfants loign s en tout temps Remplacer l tiquette si celle ci est endomma g e illisible ou enlev e Keep hands and fingers clear of this area Gardez vos mains et vos doigts loign s de cet endroit Decal 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the following important precau tions before using the weight system 1 9 Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the weight system Us
7. 15 to 20 repetitions as possible without discomfort Rest for 1 minute after each set Work your muscles by complet ing more sets rather than by using high amounts of weight Weight Loss To lose weight use a low amount of weight and increase the number of repetitions in each set Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes resting for a maximum of 30 seconds between sets Cross Training Cross training is an efficient way to get a complete and well balanced fitness program An example of a bal anced program is Plan strength training workouts on Monday Wednesday and Friday Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise such as running on a treadmill or riding on an elliptical or exercise bike on Tuesday and Thursday Rest from both strength training and aerobic exercise for at least one full day each week to give your body time to regenerate The combination of strength training and aerobic exer cise will reshape and strengthen your body plus devel op your heart and lungs 22 PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Determining the exact length of time for each workout as well as the number of repetitions or sets completed is an individual matter It is important to avoid overdo ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro gram You should progress at your own pace and be sensitive to your body s signals If you experience pain or dizziness at any time while exercising stop immedi ately and begin cooling down Fi
8. 24 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 12 22 23 24 Locate the Long Cable 72 Attach the Long Cable to the other Small U bracket 71 with an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 and an M8 Washer 8 Note Do not completely tighten the Locknut it should be tightened so that only two threads of the Cable show past the Locknut as shown in the inset drawing Attach the Small U bracket 71 to the indicated Weight Tube 63 with an M8 x 45mm Bolt 24 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 Route the Long Cable 72 over a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley to the Top Frame 55 with an M10 x 45mm Bolt 12 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Wrap the Long Cable 72 under a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the bracket on the Stabilizer 5 with an M10 x 45mm Bolt 12 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable in place 13 25 26 Wrap the Long Cable 72 over a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the Squat Arm 84 with an M8 x 58mm Shoulder Bolt 97 and an M10 Nut 92 Make sure that the Nut is on the side shown and that th
9. 73 into the stack of Weights Make sure that the holes in the Weight Guides are at the top as shown 7 Attach the upper ends of the Long Weight Guides 62 to the Top Frame 55 with an M8 x 150mm Bolt 60 two 13mm x 19mm Spacers 61 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 Attach the upper ends of the Short Weight Guides 73 to the Top Frame 55 with a M8 x 150mm Bolt 60 two 13mm x 19mm Spacers 61 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 ARM ASSEMBLY 8 Press a 25mm x 22mm Plastic Bushing 90 onto each welded spacer on the Press Frame 17 Slide the Press Frame into place onto the Base 4 Note Make sure that the holes in the Press Frame are on the side shown This will be a tight fit The Plastic Bushings should fit on each end of the indicated tube in the Base Lubricate the M10 x 200mm Bolt 59 Attach the Press Frame 17 to the Base 4 with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Lubricate Welded Spacers 90 9 Grease an M10 x 135mm Bolt 93 Attach the Squat Arm 84 to the VKR Upright 74 with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the indicated bracket is pointing down as shown Do not overtighten the Locknut the Squat Arm must be able to pivot easily Wet the ends of the Squat Arm 84 and the inside of two Squat Arm Pads 85 with soapy water Slide the Arm Pads onto the Squat Arm Attach a Handle 82 to one side of the Squat Ar
10. Long Cable 72 o TOP VIEW 6 Medium Cable 58 6 Squat Arm x Bracket 5 Long U Bracket Short Cable 23 4 8 Front Weight 3 1 Rear Weight Stack Stack 2 e 1 Low Pulley 21 EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles push them close to their maximum capacity Your mus cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres sively 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 per formed A repetition is one complete cycle of an exercise such as one sit up A set is a series of repetitions The proper amount of weight for each exercise depends upon the individual user You must gauge your limits and select the amount of weight that is right for you Begin with 3 sets of 8 repetitions for each exercise you perform Rest for 3 minutes after each set When you can complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions without difficulty increase the amount of weight Toning You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a mod erate percentage of their capacity Select a moderate amount of weight and increase the number of repeti tions in each set Complete as many sets of
11. 88 an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable in place 11 19 20 21 Route the Short Cable 23 under a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the upper hole in the Press Frame 17 with an M10 x 83mm Bolt 16 an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley Route the Short Cable 23 under a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the indicated hole in the Front Upright 42 with an M10 x 93mm Bolt 88 an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable in place Attach the end of the Short Cable 23 to the Long U bracket 57 with an M8 Nylon Locknut 8 and an M8 Washer 8 Note Do not com pletely tighten the Locknut it should be tight ened so that only two threads of the Cable show past the Locknut as shown in the inset drawing Attach the Medium Cable 58 to a Small U bracket 71 with an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 and an M8 Washer 8 Note Do not completely tight en the Locknut it should be tightened so that only two threads of the Cable show past the Locknut as shown in the inset drawing Attach the Small U bracket 71 to the indicated Weight Tube 63 with an M8 x 45mm Bolt
12. 8mm Bolt 19mm Round Inner Cap Eyebolt Seat Frame Seat Plate M6 x 583mm Carriage Bolt Nylon Strap Seat Knob Backrest Front Upright M6 x 68mm Screw 45mm Square Inner Cap 252mm Pad Press Arm Left Arm Right Arm 25mm Round Inner Cap V pulley Key No Qty SN ONUAANANNANANNAARAANNYNNANANABAABAAANYPAD R1204A Description 50mm Square Outer Cap Chain Cable Clip Lat Bar Top Frame Squat Upright Long U bracket Medium Cable M10 x 200mm Bolt M8 x 150mm Bolt 13mm x 19mm Spacer Long Weight Guide Weight Tube Weight Tube Bumper Top Weight Cable Trap M10 x 120mm Bolt M8 x 118mm Bolt 25mm Retainer 25mm Round Cover Cap Small U bracket Long Cable Short Weight Guide VKR Upright M8 x 70mm Bolt 25mm Thick Round Inner Cap VKR Backrest VKR Armrest Left VKR Arm Right VKR Arm M6 x 50mm Screw Handle 135mm Plastic Grip Squat Arm Squat Arm Pad M10 x 60mm Bolt 25mm x 50mm Inner Cap M10 x 93mm Bolt 29mm x 70mm Plastic Bushing 25mm x 22mm Plastic Bushing 13mm x 13mm Spacer M10 Nut M10 x 135mm Bolt M10 x 48mm Bolt 90mm Fortified Pulley M10 x 90mm Bolt M8 x 58mm Shoulder Bolt User s Manual Exercise Guide Grease Pack Note tt indicates a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice R1204A WESY8530C3 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No
13. AND REMOVING THE SEAT To attach the Seat 13 set the bracket on the Seat Frame 36 onto the indicated pins on the Front Upright 42 Attach the Seat Frame to the Front Upright with the M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt 14 and the Seat Knob 40 For some exercises the Seat 13 must be removed First be sure that the chain is not attached to the leg lever Next remove the Seat Knob 40 and the M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt 14 from the Seat Frame 36 Lift the Seat Frame off of the Front Upright 42 ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER TO THE LOW PULLEY STATION To use the Leg Lever 29 the seat must be attached to the front upright see ATTACHING AND REMOV ING THE SEAT above Attach one end of the Chain 52 to the Short Cable 23 with a Cable Clip 53 Attach the other end of the Chain to the Eyebolt 35 with a Cable Clip 18 WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART This chart shows the approximate weight resistance at each station Top refers to the 6 5 Ib top weight The other numbers refer to the 12 5 Ib weight plates The butterfly arm resistance listed is the resistance for each butterfly arm WEIGHT PRESS ARM BUTTERFLY ARM LEG LEVER HIGH PULLEY LOW PULLEY SQUAT ARM PLATES Ibs Ibs Ibs Ibs Ibs Note 1 Ib 0 454 kg 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time you use the weight system Replace any worn parts immedi ately The weight system can be cleaned usi
14. Length 137 cm 54 in 1 888 936 4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 until 18h30 eastern time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number is WESY8530C3 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the weight system see the front cover of this manual Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled High Pulley Station DEI DA IRA VKR Arms Backrest Butterfly Arms Squat Arm E Press Arm Weight Stacks Leg Lever Weight Pin Low Pulley Station Foot Plate ASSEMBLY Make Assembly Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight system can be assem bled successfully by anyone Before begin ning assembly make sure to read the information on this page This brief intro duction will save you much more time than it takes to read it Assembly Requires Two Persons For your convenience and safety assemble the weight system with the help of another person Set Aside Enough Time Due to the many features of the weight system the assembly process will take time By setting aside plenty of time and by deciding to make the task enjoyable assembly will go smoothly You may want to assemble the weight system over a cou
15. age Bolt Attach the other end of the Seat 13 to the Seat Frame 36 with an M6 Washer 10 and an M6 x 50mm Screw 81 29 Grease the M8 x 58mm Bolt 33 Attach the Leg Lever 29 to the Seat Frame 36 with the Bolt and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 Insert the Eyebolt 35 into the Leg Lever 29 from the direction shown Tighten an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 onto the Eyebolt 30 Rest the Seat Frame 36 on the indicated pin in the Front Upright 42 Attach the Seat Frame to the Front Upright with an M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt 14 and the Seat Knob 40 3 TY R a 31 Insert a Pad Tube 28 into the Seat Frame 36 Slide two 140mm Pads 30 onto the ends of the Pad Tube Insert the other Pad Tube 28 into the Leg Lever 29 Slide two 140mm Pads 30 onto the ends of the Pad Tube 15 VKR ASSEMBLY 32 Attach the Left and Right VKR Arms 79 80 to the VKR Upright 74 with two M8 x 70mm Bolts 75 and two M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 33 Attach a VKR Armrest 78 to the Right VKR Arm 80 with two M6 x 50mm Screws 81 and two M6 Washers 10 Attach a VKR Armrest 78 to the Left VKR Arm 79 in the same manner 34 Attach the VKR Backrest 77 to the VKR Upright 74 with two M6 x 63mm Screws 43 and two M6 Washers 10 35 Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened The use of the remaining parts will
16. be explained in ADJUSTMENTS beginning on page 17 of this manual Before using the weight system pull each cable a few times to be sure that the cables move smoothly over the pulleys If one of the cables does not move smoothly find and correct the problem IMPORTANT If the cables are not properly installed they may be damaged when heavy weight is used See the CABLE DIAGRAM on page 21 of this manual for proper cable routing If there is any slack in the cables the cables should be tightened See TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE on page 20 16 ADJUSTMENTS The instructions below describe how each part of the weight system can be adjusted Refer to the exercise guide accompanying this manual to see how the weight system should be set up for each exercise IMPOR TANT When attaching the lat bar or nylon strap make sure that the attachments are in the correct start ing position for the exercise to be performed If there is any slack in the cables or chain as an exercise is performed the effectiveness of the exercise will be reduced CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING The weight system features two weight stacks The front weight stack is connected to the upper and lower pulleys the press arm and the butterfly arms The rear weight stack is connected to the squat arm To change the weight setting of either weight stack insert a Weight Pin 26 under the desired Weight 25 Insert the Weight Pin until the bent end of the Weight Pin is touchi
17. e Cable Trap is positioned to hold the Cable in place See inset drawing A Note The inset drawing shows the view from the other side of the Squat Upright 56 Wrap the Long Cable 72 under a V pulley 50 Attach the V pulley and a Long Cable Trap 31 to the top hole in the Squat Upright with an M10 x 120mm Bolt 67 a 16mm x 15mm Spacer 7 an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Position the Long Cable Trap as shown See inset drawing B Note The inset drawing shows the view from the other side of the Squat Upright 56 Slide the end of the Long Cable 72 and two M8 Washers 8 onto the end of the M8 x 58mm Shoulder Bolt 97 Thread an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 onto the Bolt Do not tight en the Locknut there must be room between the M10 Nut 92 see step 25 and Locknut for the end of the Cable to pivot SEAT ASSEMBLY 27 Attach the Backrest 41 to the Front Upright 42 with two M6 x 63mm Screws 43 and two M6 Washers 10 14 Bracket Insets show view from other side 28 Insert an M6 x 53mm Carriage Bolt 38 into the center hole in the Seat Plate 37 Attach the Seat Plate to the Seat 13 with two M6 x 15mm Screws 18 Insert the M6 x 53mm Carriage Bolt 38 through the indicated hole in the Seat Frame 36 Tighten an M6 Nylon Locknut 2 with an M6 Washer 10 onto the Carri
18. e the weight system only as described in this manual It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this weight system are ade quately informed of all warnings and precau tions The weight system is intended for home use only Do not use the weight system in any commercial rental or institutional setting Use the weight system only on a level sur face Cover the floor beneath the weight sys tem to protect the floor Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used Replace any worn parts immediately Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the weight system at all times Always stand on a foot plate when perform ing an exercise that could cause the weight system to tip Do not use the VKR station when either weight stack is in use Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Never release the press arm butterfly arms squat arm leg lever lat bar or nylon strap while weights are raised The weights will fall with great force Keep hands and feet away from moving parts Keep hands away from the squat arm upright when the squat arm is being used Your hand could become pinched between the squat arm upright and the squat arm Make sure that the cables remain on the pul leys at all times If the cables bind while you are exercising stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on all of the pul
19. groove of the Pulley and that the Cable Trap holds the Cable in place Attach the Pulley Bracket 20 to the Top Frame 55 with an M8 x 118mm Bolt 68 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 Do not over tighten the Locknut the Pulley Bracket must be able to pivot freely Wrap the Medium Cable 58 under a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the upper hole inside the Long U bracket 57 with an M10 x 48mm Bolt 94 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley and that the Cable and Pulley move smoothly Route the Medium Cable 58 over a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley to the bracket on the Top Frame 55 with an M10 x 45mm Bolt 12 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley and that the Cable and Pulley move smoothly The end of the Medium Cable will be attached in step 21 Locate the Short Cable 23 Route the Cable under the 90mm Fortified Pulley 95 Attach the Pulley and a 16mm x 15mm Spacer 7 to the lower hole in the Press Frame 17 with an M10 x 93mm Bolt 88 an M10 Washer 9 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the ball on the Cable is in the indicated position and that the Cable is between the Pulley and the cross bar on the Press Frame Route the Short Cable 23 under a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the lower hole in the Front Upright 42 with an M10 x 93mm Bolt
20. ient Parts As you assemble the weight system make sure that all parts are oriented exactly as shown in the draw ings Tightening Parts Tighten all parts as you assemble them unless instructed to do otherwise Questions If you have questions after reading the assembly instructions please call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 936 4266 FRAME ASSEMBLY Before beginning assembly be sure that you have read and understand the information in the box above Insert four M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts 1 up through the Stabilizer 5 Insert two M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts up through the Base 4 see the inset drawing Attach the Base 4 to the Stabilizer 5 with two M8 x 67mm Bolts 11 two M8 Washers 8 and two M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 Do not tighten the Locknuts yet Slide the VKR Upright 74 and the Squat Upright 56 onto the M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts 1 in the Stabilizer 5 The high side of the brackets on the VKR Upright and Squat Upright should be on the side shown Hand tighten four M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 onto the Carriage Bolts Do not tighten the Locknuts yet Slide the Front Upright 42 onto the M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts 1 in the Base 4 Hand tighten two M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 onto the Carriage Bolts Do not tighten the Locknuts yet 3 Attach the Top Frame 55 to the Front Upright 42 with two M8 x 67mm Bolts 11 two M8 Washers 8 and two M8 Nyl
21. leys Replace all cables at least every two years Always disconnect the lat bar from the weight system when performing an exercise that does not use the at bar Keep the weight system indoors away from moisture and dust Do not put the weight in a garage or covered patio or near water The weight system is designed to support a maximum user weight of 136 kg 300 pounds If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising stop immediately and begin cool ing down WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER 8530 weight system The weight system offers a selection of weight stations designed to develop every major mus cle group of the body Whether your goal is to tone your body build dramatic muscle size and strength or improve your cardiovascular system the weight system will help you to achieve the specific results you want For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the weight system If you have additional ques tions please call our Customer Service Department at ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Height 188 cm 74 in Width 152 cm 60 in
22. m 84 with an M8 x 62mm Bolt 22 two M8 Washers 8 a 13mm x 13mm Spacer 91 and an M8 Nylon Locknut 3 93 Assemble another Handle 82 to the other i d 74 Grease side of the Squat Arm 84 in the same manner 10 Identify the Right Arm 48 and the Left Arm 47 Note the position of the welded bracket on each 55 Bracket Arm Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame 55 Lubricate Slide the Right Arm 48 onto the right axle Be Axle careful not to confuse the Right Arm with the Welded Left Arm 47 Make sure that the upper end of Bracket the Right Arm is behind the indicated bracket on the Top Frame 55 Tap two 25mm Retainers 69 and a 25mm Round Cover Cap 70 onto the axle Make sure that the teeth on the Retainers bend toward the Round Cover Cap as shown in the inset drawing Wet the lower end of the Right Arm 48 and the inside of a 252mm Pad 45 with soapy water Slide the Pad onto the lower end of the Arm Attach the Left Arm 47 in the same manner 11 Attach the Press Arm 46 to one side of the Press Frame 17 with two M8 x 62mm Bolts 22 and two M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 Assemble the other Press Arm 46 in the same manner CABLE ASSEMBLY During steps 12 to 26 refer to the CABLE DIA GRAM on page 21 of this manual Identify the three cables by their lengths and note the posi tions
23. nd out what is wrong before continuing Remember that adequate rest and a proper diet are important factors in any exercise pro gram WARMING UP Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise to warm up Warming up prepares your body for more strenuous exercise by increasing circulation raising your body temperature and deliver ing more oxygen to your muscles WORKING OUT Each workout should include 6 to 10 different exercis es Select exercises for every major muscle group emphasizing areas that you want to develop most To give balance and variety to your workouts vary the exercises from session to session Schedule your workouts for the time of day when your energy level is the highest Each workout should be followed by at least one day of rest Once you find the schedule that is right for you stick with it EXERCISE FORM Maintaining proper form is an essential part of an effective exercise program This requires moving through the full range of motion for each exercise and moving only the appropriate parts of the body Exercising in an uncontrolled manner will leave you feeling exhausted On the exercise guide accompany ing this manual you will find photographs showing the correct form for several exercises and a list of the muscles affected Refer to the muscle chart on the next page to find the names of the muscles The repetitions in each set should be performed smoothly and without pa
24. ng 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 system can stretch slightly when it is first used If there is slack in the cables before resistance is felt the cables should be tightened Tightening the Medium and Short Cables If any slack is felt when using the front weight stack both the Medium Cable 58 and the Short Cable 23 will need to be tightened Insert the weight pin into the middle of the weight stack Slack can be removed from these cables three ways See drawing 1 Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknut 3 that connects the end of the Short Cable 23 to the Long U bracket 57 See drawing 1 Remove the M10 Nylon Locknut 21 and the M10 x 48mm Bolt 94 from the 90mm Pulley 15 Cable Trap 66 and Long U bracket 57 Re attach the Pulley and Cable Trap to the lower hole in the Long U bracket Make sure that the Cable Trap is in the proper posi tion and that the Cable and Pulley move smoothly See drawing 2 Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknut 3 that connects the end of the Medium Cable 58 to the Small U bracket 71 Tightening the Long Cable If any slack is felt when using the rear weight stack the Long Cable 72 will need to be tightened Insert the weight pin into the middle of the weight stack Slack can be removed from this cable two ways
25. ng the Weights and turn the bent end downward The weight setting of either weight stack can be changed from 6 5 pounds to 106 5 pounds in increments of 12 5 pounds Note Due to the cables and pulleys the actual amount of resistance at each exercise station may vary from the weight setting Use the WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART on page 19 to find the approximate amount of resistance at each weight station ATTACHING THE LAT BAR OR NYLON STRAP TO THE HIGH PULLEY STATION Attach the Lat Bar 54 to the Medium Cable 58 with a Cable Clip 53 For some exercises the Chain 52 should be attached between the Lat Bar and the Medium Cable with two Cable Clips Adjust the length of the Chain between the Lat Bar and the Medium Cable so the Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed The Nylon Strap 39 can be attached in the same manner ATTACHING THE LAT BAR OR NYLON STRAP TO THE LOW PULLEY STATION Attach the Lat Bar 54 to the Short Cable 23 with a Cable Clip B3 For some exercises the Chain 52 should be attached between the Lat Bar and the Short Cable with two Cable Clips Adjust the length of the Chain between the Lat Bar and the Short Cable so the Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed The Nylon Strap 39 can be attached in the same manner 17 ATTACHING
26. of the cable traps IMPORTANT Do not over tighten the bolts and nuts securing the pulleys The pulleys must turn freely 12 13 14 Locate the Medium Cable 58 Route the Medium Cable over an 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley to the Top Frame 55 with an M10 x 90mm Bolt 96 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the ball is on the indicated side of the Pulley and that the Cable is between the Pulley and the hook Wrap the Medium Cable 58 around a V pulley 50 Attach the V pulley and a Long Cable Trap 31 to the indicated bracket on the Front Upright 42 with an M10 x 60mm Bolt 86 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold the Cable in place Route the Medium Cable 58 around a V pulley 50 Attach the V pulley and a Long Cable Trap 81 to the Left Arm 47 with an M10 x 60mm Bolt 86 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley and that the Cable Trap holds the Cable in place Route the Medium Cable 58 under the Top Frame 55 and repeat this step with the Right Arm 48 10 15 16 17 18 Route the Medium Cable 58 over a 90mm Pulley 15 Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 66 to the Pulley Bracket 20 with an M10 x 45mm Bolt 12 and an M10 Nylon Locknut 21 Make sure that the Cable is in the
27. on Locknuts 3 Attach the Top Frame 55 to the VKR Upright 74 and the Squat Upright 56 with two M8 x 67mm Bolts 11 and two M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 Tighten all of the M8 Nylon Locknuts 3 used in steps 1 3 4 Settwo Weight Bumpers 19 on the bracket on the Base 4 Set two Weight Bumpers on the bracket on the Stabilizer 5 Make sure the threaded side of the Bumpers are on top Pin Grooves Stack eight Weights 25 onto each set of Weight Pin Bumpers 19 Make sure that the pin grooves Grooves are all on the same side of each stack of Weights Be careful not to tip either stack of Weights Bracket 25 until step 6 is complete 5 Bracket 4 5 Insert the Weight Tube 63 into the front stack of Weights 25 Make sure that the pins on the Weight Tube are sitting in the pin grooves in the top Weight Lubricate the inside of the holes in a Top Weight 65 Set the Top Weight onto the front stack of Weights 25 Insert both Long Weight Guides 62 into the stack of Weights Make sure that the holes in the Weight Guides are at the top as shown Lubricate 65 Pin Groove 6 Insert the Weight Tube 63 into the rear stack of Weights 25 Make sure that the pins on the Weight Tube are sitting in the pin grooves in the top Weight Lubricate the inside of the holes in the other Top Weight 65 Set the Top Weight onto the rear stack of Weights 25 Insert both Short Weight Guides
28. ple of evenings Select a Location for the Weight System Because of its weight and size the weight system should be assembled in the location where it will be used Make sure that there is enough room to walk around the weight system as you assemble it How to Unpack the Box To make assembly as easy as possible we have divided the assembly process into five stages The parts needed for each stage are found in individual bags Important Wait until you begin each stage to open the parts bag for that stage Place all parts of the weight system in a cleared area and remove the packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Make sure you have the following tools Two adjustable wrenches One standard screwdriver One phillips screwdriver One rubber mallet You will also need grease or petroleum jelly a small amount of soapy water and clear tape or masking tape Note Assembly will be more convenient if you have a socket set a set of open end or closed end wrenches or a set of ratchet wrenches How to Identify Parts To help you identify the small parts used in assembly we have included a PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of this manual Place the chart on the floor and use it to easily identify parts during each assembly step Note Some small parts may have been pre attached If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre attached How to Or
29. rachioradials forearm Hip Flexors upper thigh Abductor outer thigh Quadriceps front of thigh Sartorius front of thigh 23 Tibialis Anterior front of calf Soleus front of calf Anterior Deltoid shoulder Rectus Abdominus stomach Adductor inner thigh Trapezius upper back Rhomboideus upper back Posterior Deltoid shoulder Triceps back of arm Latissimus Dorsi mid back Spinae Erectors lower back Gluteus Medius hip Gluteus Maximus buttocks Hamstring back of leg Gastrocnemius back of calf A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O R S T U V W X REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART FROM THE MANUAL This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST in the center of this manual Important Some parts may have been pre assembled for shipping purposes If you cannot find a part in the parts bags check to see if it has been pre assembled Note The assembly is divided into five stages 1 frame assembly 2 arm assembly 3 cable assembly 4 seat assembly and 5 VKR assem bly The hardware for each stage is packaged separately WAIT UNTIL YOU BEGIN EACH ASSEMBLY STAGE TO OPEN THE PARTS BAG LABELED FOR THAT ASSEMBLY STAGE PART IDENTIFICATION CHART wWodei No WESY8530C3 R1204A is E M6 Nylon Locknut 2
30. using The exertion stage of each repetition should last about half as long as the return stage Proper breathing is important Exhale during the exertion stage of each repetition and inhale during the return stroke Never hold your breath 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 work out Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with the equipment and learning the proper form for each exercise COOLING DOWN End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching Include stretches for both your arms and legs Move 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 STAYING MOTIVATED For motivation keep a record of each workout List the date the exercises performed the resistance used and the numbers of sets and repetitions completed Record your weight and key body measurements at the end of every month Remember the key to achiev ing the greatest results is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life MUSCLE CHART Sternomastoid neck Pectoralis Major chest Biceps front of arm Obliques waist B
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