Argos 241/4742 Owner's manual

Issue 1 -4/29/14
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
equipment and ensure safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105
http://www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk
Assembly & User Instructions - Please keep for future reference
Important –Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use
Men’s Health Home Gym
241/4742

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Contents
Safety Information
2
Components - Parts
3-6
Components –Fixings
7
Assembly Instructions
8-23
Free area and training area
24
Exercising Information
25-28
Before starting to exercise
25
Muscle chart
26
Warming up and cooling down
Exercises
27 -28
Care and Maintenance
29
Exploded Parts List
30-31
Guarantee
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MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Argos assumes no responsibility for
personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever
you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble,
operate or use this equipment. In particular, note the following safety precaution.
Assembly
•Check you have all the components and tools listed
on pages 3-6.
•Remove all fittings from the plastic bags and
separate them into their groups.
•Keep children and animals away from the work
area, small parts can cause choking if swallowed.
•Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.
•The assembly of this equipment is best carried out
by 2 people.
•Assemble the item as close to its final position (in
the same room) as possible.
• The free standing equipment shall be installed on
a stable and levelled base.
•Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsibly.
Using
•Do not use the equipment near water or outdoors.
•Keep unsupervised children and pets away from
the equipment at all times. Do not leave children
unattended in the same room with the equipment.
•Before using the equipment to exercise, always
warm up with stretching exercise.
•This product is intended for domestic use only.
•If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain or any other abnormal symptoms STOP the
workout at once.
CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
•Only one person at a time should use the
equipment.
•Keep hands away from all moving parts.
•Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose flowing clothing that
could become caught in the equipment. Running or
aerobic shoes are also required when using the
equipment.
• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or
excessive training.
• Use the equipment only for intended use, as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not place any sharp objects on or near the
equipment.
•Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualified person or doctor in attendance.
•Never operate or use the equipment if it is
damaged or not functioning properly.
•Examine the equipment frequently especially the
easily damaged parts. The safety level of the
equipment can only remain if it is examined
regularly. Replace any defective components
immediately. Do not use the equipment until it has
been repaired.
•Parents and others in charge of children should be
aware of their responsibility because the natural
play instinct and the fondness of experimenting of
children can lead to situations and behavior for
which the training equipment is not intended.
• If children are allowed to use the equipment, their
mental and physical development and above all
their temperament should be taken into account.
They should be controlled and instructed to the
correct use of the equipment. The equipment is
under no circumstances suitable as a children’s toy.
•A spotter is recommended during exercise.
•The maximum user body mass:136kgs.
•Your product is intended for use in clean dry
conditions. You should avoid storage in excessively
cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion
and other related problems that are outside our
control.
•This product conforms to ISO 20957-1 and EN
957-2 Class (H) - Home Use - Class (C).
This product is not suitable for therapeutic
purposes.
Warning: Before beginning any exercise programme, consult your doctor. This is especially
important for individuals over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. You
MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipments.
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Important –Please read fully before assembly or use
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 600 0464.
www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk
Safety Information

Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
Total mass of the product is 140kg. Foot print of the product is 208cm * 105cm.
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Please check you have all parts listed below
1. Base frame × 1
5. Upper frame × 1
2. Rear stabilizer × 1
11. Seat support × 1
4. Vertical frame × 1
6. Front press base × 1
8. Right butterfly × 1
7. Left butterfly × 1
12. Preacher pad
support × 1
18. Swivel pulley
bracket × 2
15. Foot plate × 1
16. Angle double
pulley bracket × 1
13. Leg developer × 1
19. Foam roll tube × 2
3. Guide rod × 2
9&10. L&R butterfly frame× 1
14. Front press
handle × 2
17. Double floating
pulley bracket × 2
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 604 0105
http://www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk

Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 604 0105
http://www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk
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Please check you have all parts listed below
20. Lat bar × 1
22&23. L&R Pinch protector × 1
24. Leg developer
holder × 1
95. Clip hook × 2
27. Bracket×1
28. 90mm Bracket × 1
29. 110mm Bracket × 2
30. Floating pulley
bracket × 1
32. Select rod × 1
33. Backrest adjustment
frame × 1
34. Flap × 1
37. Preacher pad × 1
38. Seat pad × 1
39. Backrest pad × 1
26. Foot plate
tube × 1
31. Left weight
stack cover × 1
102. Right weight
stack cover × 1

Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 604 0105
http://www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk
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Please check you have all parts listed below
69. 25mm End
cap × 2
83. 5Lbs select
plate × 1
85. Rubber bumper × 2
88. Lock knob × 2
70. 97mm Pulley × 18
98. Ankle strap × 1
94. 15 Joint chain × 1
91. Big Foam × 2
71. Pulley cover × 4
82. 50mm End
cap × 2
84. 10Lbs weight
plate × 14
86. Select pin ×1
89. Lock knob × 2
92. Small Foam × 4
97. Single handle × 1
100. Foam end
cap × 4
103. Pull bar × 1
104. 3700mm Cable × 1
105. 3020mm Cable × 1
107. 1520mm Cable × 1
106. 3750mm Cable × 1

Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 604 0105
http://www.argoshelpdesk.co.uk
Please check you have all parts listed below
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72. 50mm End cap ×2
36. 2mm Washer ×2
62. Pipe sleeve ×2
66. 18mm Bushing ×4
73. 50mm End cap
×6
68. 460mm Handle
grip ×2
81. 40mm Cushion
rubber×1
78. 65mm Foot ×3
99. 125mm Grip ×4
76. Cushion
rubber ×1
75. Anti-slip tape ×1
80. Reduction sleeve ×1
96. End cap ×2
87. 10mm Bushing
×2
93. 50mm End cap
×2
101. 50mm End cap ×2
79. 25mm End
cap ×1
77. M6 × 16mm
Phillips screw × 2
74. 50mm End cap ×2
61. 26mm Bushing ×2
67. 28mm Bushing
×2
21. Handle bracket
25. Pull bar tube ×1
108. 45mm
End cap ×1
58. M6 Aircraft nut × 2
90. 6mm Washer × 2
35. M8 × 23mm
Allen bolt × 2

Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more
hardware may be supplied than is actually required. Some of thesmaller components may be pre-fitted to
thelarger components. Please check carefully before contacting Argos regarding anymissing components.
Components - Fixings
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Please check you have all fixings listed below
M10 × 170mm Allen bolt × 1
45
M10 × 20mm Allen bolt × 4
M8 × 18mm Allen bolt × 8
M6 × 33mm Cheese head bolt × 2
M8 × 40mm Allen bolt × 2
M10 × 28mm Allen bolt × 1
M10 × 25mm Allen bolt × 6
M10 × 50mm Allen bolt × 1
M10 × 45mm Allen bolt × 11
M10 × 16mm Allen bolt × 4
10mm Washer × 58
M10 Aircraft nut × 32
6mm Alley key
5mm Allen key
40
42
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
51
53
58
57
56
65
60
63
64
M10 × 30mm Allen bolt × 1
41
M10 × 65mm Allen bolt × 7
8mm Washer × 12
M6 Aircraft nut × 2
52
M10 × 90mm Carriage bolt × 4
M10 × 70mm Carriage bolt × 1
M10 × 85mm Carriage bolt × 5
54
55
154mm Axle × 1
57mm Axle × 1
15mm Sleeve × 10
M8 Aircraft nut × 2
90
6mm Washer × 2
59
Cap nut × 2

Assembly instructions
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Step 1
a. Insert the Guide rods (3) into the holes on the Rear stabilizer (2). Fix using 2 x M10 x 25mm Allen
bolts (47) and 2 x 10mm Washers (64).
b. Slide 2 x Ø61mm Rubber bumpers (85) down onto Guide rods (3).
c. Attach the Base frame (1) to the Rear stabilizer (2). Fix using 2 x M10x 85mm Carriage bolts (53), the
Rear bracket (27),2 x 10mm Washers (64) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (63).
Note: (62/78) were fixed in the factory.

Step 2
a. Attach the Vertical frame (4) to the Base frame (1). Fix using 2 x M10x 85mm Carriage bolts (53), the
110mm bracket (29),2 x 10mm Washers (64) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (63).
b. Insert the Foot Plate Tube (26) into the Foot plate (15) and the holes on the Base frame (1).Then
press the 2 x 25mm End cap (69) onto the Foot plate (15).
Note: 76/77 were fixed in the factory.
Assembly instructions
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Assembly instructions
a. Carefully slide 14 x
10LBS Weight plates (84)
down Guide rods (3),
insert the Select rod (32)
into the Weight plates
(84), and then slide 1 x
5LBS Select plate (83)
down Guide rods (3).
b. Use Select pin (86) to
select your desired
training weights.
Note: (79) was fixed in
the factory.
Step 3

Assembly instructions
a. Attach Upper frame (5) to Guide rods (3) fix using 2 x M10 x 25mm Allen bolts (47) and 2 x 10mm
Washers (64).
b. Attach Upper frame (5) to the Vertical frame (4), fix using 2 x M10 x 90mm Carriage bolts (51),
110mm Bracket (29), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (64)and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (63),
Note: (67/72) were fixed in the factory.
Step 4
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a. Attach the Front press base (6) to the Upper frame (5) using the M10 x 154mm Axle (55). Secure
using 2 x 10mm Washers (64), 2 x M10 x 20mm Allen bolts (48) and 2 x 50mm End caps (82).
b. Attach 2 x Swivel pulley brackets (18)to the two sides of open bracket on the Vertical frame (4). Fix
using 2 x M10 x 65mm Allen bolts (44), 4 x 10mm Washers (64)and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (63).
Note: (66/67/74/75) were fixed in the factory.
Step 5
Assembly instructions
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a. Attach the Leg developer holder (24) to the Base frame (1), fix using M10 x 85mm Carriage bolt (53),
10mm Washer (64) and M10 Aircraft Nut (63).
b. Attach the Seat support (11) to the Vertical frame (4), fix using 2 x M10 x 90mm Carriage bolts
(51),90mm Bracket (28), 2 x 10mm Washers (64) and 2 x M10 Aircraft Nuts (63).
c. Attach the Seat support (11) to the Leg developer holder (24),fix using M10 x 70mm Carriage bolt (52),
10mm Washer (64) and M10 Aircraft Nut (63).
Note: (80) was fixed in the factory.
Step 6
Assembly instructions
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a. Insert the Backrest adjustment frame (33) into the Vertical frame (4),to find your desired exercising
position and fix it with 73mm Lock pin (88).
b. Insert the Preacher pad support (12) into the Seat support (11),to find your desired exercising position
and fix it with 73mm Lock knob (88).
c. Attach the Leg developer (13) to the Seat support (11),fix using 57mm Axle (56), 2 x 10mm Washers
(64) and 2 x 20mm Allen bolts (48).
Note: (77/81/87/93/101) were fixed in the factory.
Step 7
Assembly instructions
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a. Attach the ‘pivots’ on the Right Butterfly’s (8) to the Front press base (6) using Cap nut (59), M6 x
33mm Cheese head bolt (43) and M6 Aircraft nut (58).Fix the 80mm Lock knob (89) to the Right
Butterfly frame (10).
b. Repeat a. to assemble the Left side parts.
c. Slide the 2 x Foams (91)over the end of the Butterfly’s (7 & 8). Then insert the 2 x Front press
handles (14) into the Butterfly’s (7 & 8),fix using 2 x 10mm Washers (64) and 2 x 25mm Allen bolts (47).
Note: (32/39/29) were fixed in the factory.
Step 8
Assembly instructions
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a. Feed the bolt end of the 3700mm Upper cable (104)up through opening in Upper frame (5). Insert
15mm bushings (65)into holes and attach 1st/2nd/3rd Pulley (70)using M10 x 65mm Allen bolt (44)and
M10 Aircraft nut (63).
b. Place 4th Pulley (70)onto the cable, Using M10 x 170mm Allen bolt (45), 2 x 10mm Washers (64),
M10 Aircraft nut (63).
c. Place 5th /6th Pulley (70)onto the cable, Using M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers
(64), M10 Aircraft nut (63).
d. Place 7th Pulley (70)onto the cable, fit 2 x Pulley covers (71), 2 x Double floating pulley brackets
(17),M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers (64), M10 Aircraft nut (63).
e. Place 8th Pulley (70)onto the cable,fit Floating pulley bracket (30)using M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50),
2 x 10mm Washers (64)and M10 Aircraft nut (63).
Step 9
Assembly instructions
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1st
4th
8th
3rd
5th
2nd
6th
7th
5
6
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a. Hook one end of the 3020mm Butterfly cable (105)to Right butterfly (7).
Place a Pulley (70)under the cable, position the pulley into the Swivel pulley brackets (18). Fix using
M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers (64)and M10 Aircraft nut (63).
b. Repeat a. to attach the left side.
c. Place a Pulley (70)onto the cable,fit Floating pulley bracket (30)using M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50),
2 x 10mm Washers (64)and M10 Aircraft nut (63).
Step 10
Assembly instructions
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1st
2nd
3rd
7
8
70
30

a. Attach the Right pinch protector (22) onto the Front press base (6) . Fix using M8 x 18mm Allen bolt
(42), 2 x 8mm Washers (57)and M8 Aircraft nut (60).
b. Repeat a. to attach the left side.
Step 11
Assembly instructions
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a. Feed the loop end of the 3750mm Lower cable (106)up through opening in Leg developer (13).
Insert 2 x 15mm Sleeves (65)into holes and attach 1st Pulley (70)using M10 x 65mm Allen bolt (44)
and M10 Aircraft nut (63).
Repeat procedure a. for 2nd Pulley.
b. Place 3rd /4th Pulley (70)onto the cable, Using M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers
(64), M10 Aircraft nut (63).
c. Place 5th Pulley (70)onto the cable and Angle double pulley bracket (16)using M10 x 45mm Allen
bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers (64)and M10 Aircraft nut (63).
d. Place 6th Pulley (70)onto the cable, fit 2 x Pulley covers (71), 2 x Double floating pulley brackets
(17),M10 x 45mm Allen bolt (50), 2 x 10mm Washers (64), M10 Aircraft nut (63).
Step 12
Assembly instructions
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3rd
5th
2nd
1st
4th
6th