Gold's Gym Platinum GGBE0957.0 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manu-
al for future reference.
Model No. GGBE0957.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
QUESTIONS?
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mitted to providing complete cus-
tomer satisfaction. If you have
questions, or if parts are missing,
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE
STORE; please contact
Customer Care.
IMPORTANT: You must note the
product model number and
serial number (see the drawing
above) before contacting us:
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USER’S MANUAL
Serial Number Decal

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and
distributed under license from Gold's Gym International, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing
or illegible, call the telephone number
on the front cover of this manual and
request a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at
actual size.

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WARNING: Toreduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through
the use of the weight bench.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the weight bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
bench to mount, dismount, and use the
weight bench.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regular-
ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Make sure that the adjustment knob is
engaged in one of the holes in the backrest
bracket before you use the weight bench.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the weight bench at all times.
9. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg)
and a maximum total weight of 510 lbs. (231
kg). Do not use the weight bench with more
than 210 lbs. (95 kg) of weight. Note: The
weight bench does not include weights.
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.

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Backrest Knob
Frame
Backrest Bracket
Seat
Backrest
Headrest
Seat Pin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM®
PLATINUM weight bench. The weight bench is
designed to be used with your own weights to develop
the major muscles of your upper body.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions after
reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product model
number and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the weight bench
at www.iconservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please review the drawing below
and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Height: 4 ft. (122 cm)
Width: 2 ft. (61 cm)
Depth: 4 ft. 1 in. (124 cm)

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M6 Washer (28)
M10 Nylon
Locknut (2)
M10 x 180mm Bolt (23)
M10 Washer (12)
M8 Nylon
Locknut (29)
M4 x 15mm
Screw (20)
M8 Washer (27)
M8 x 15mm
Screw (19)
M6 x 55mm Screw (24)
M6 x 20mm
Screw (21)
M6 x 40mm Screw (22)
M8 x 40mm Bolt (25)
M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt (26)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
See the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each drawing is
the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: Some small parts may
have been preattached. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.

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ASSEMBLY
1.
Attach the two Rear Stabilizers (5) to the Base
(4) with four M4 x 15mm Screws (20).
Insert two M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolts (26) up
through the Base (4). Note: It may be helpful to
place a piece of tape over the Carriage Bolts to
hold them in place.
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5
20
20
4
1
26
Before beginning assembly, make sure
that you have read and understand the
information in the box above. See the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5
for help identifying small parts.
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the fol-
lowing information and instructions:
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the weight bench, call 1-800-445-2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Because of its size, the weight bench should be
assembled in the location where it will be used.
Make sure that there is enough clearance to walk
around the weight bench as you assemble it.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
• Assembly requires the following tools (not
included):
two adjustable wrenches
one rubber mallet
one standard screwdriver
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly may be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Make Assembly Easier
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc-
cessfully by almost anyone. However, the weight
bench has many parts and the assembly
process will take time. Set aside plenty of time
so that assembly will go smoothly.

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2
1
29
4
26
3
4
3
1
9
Holes
Holes
9
825
27
27
27
27
29
29
25
19
19
2. Attach the Frame (1) to the Base (4) with the
two M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolts (26) and two
M8Nylon Locknuts (29). Donot tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
3. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with four M8 x 15mm Screws (19).
See step 2. Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts
(29).
4. Orient the two Backrest Tubes (9) so that the
indicated holes are closer to the tops of the
Backrest Tubes.
Attach the Backrest Bracket (8) to the Backrest
Tubes (9) with four M8 x 40mm Bolts (25), four
M8 Washers (27), and four M8 Nylon
Locknuts (29). Do not tighten the Nylon
Locknuts yet.

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5
11
9
24
24
28
6
10
28
28
21
7
28
22
6
13
24
5. Attach the Backrest (11) to the Backrest Tubes
(9) with four M6 x 55mm Screws (24) and four M6
Washers (28). Donot tighten the Screws yet.
Then, attach the Headrest (10) with two M6 x
55mm Screws (24) and two M6 Washers (28). Do
not tighten the Screws yet.
6. Attach the Seat (13) and the Seat Carriage (7)
to the Seat Frame (6) with two M6 x 20mm
Screws (21), two M6 x 40mm Screws (22), and
two M6 Washers (28).

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9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the weight bench. The use of the remaining
parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENT on page 10.
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2
9
15
7
1
12
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7. Insert the Backrest Bracket (8) into the indicated
slot in the Frame (1). Next, grease an M10 x
180mm Bolt (23). Attach the Backrest Tubes (9)
and the Seat Carriage (7) to the Frame (1) with
the Bolt, two M10 Washers (12), and an M10
Nylon Locknut (2). Do not overtighten the
Nylon Locknut; the Backrest Tubes and the
Seat Carriage must pivot easily.
See step 4. Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts
(29).
See step 5. Tighten the M6 x 55mm Screws
(24).
Grease
Slot
8. Note: For clarity, the seat is not shown in this
step.
Tighten the Adjustment Knob (15) into the
Frame (1); make sure that the Adjustment
Knob is engaged in a hole in the Backrest
Bracket (8).
Attach the Seat Pin (14) to the Seat Frame (6)
with an M4 x 15mm Screw (20). Then, insert the
Seat Pin into a hole in the Seat Frame and the
Frame (1). 20
1
14
6
8
8
23

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This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for impor-
tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise guide to see the correct form for several exercises.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediate-
ly. The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent; do not use solvents.
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
To adjust the position of the Backrest (11), first pull
the Adjustment Knob (15). Then, raise or lower the
Backrest to the desired position and reengage the
Adjustment Knob into one of the holes in the
Backrest Bracket (8). Make sure that the
Adjustment Knob is engaged in one of the holes
in the Backrest Bracket.
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ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Toadjust the Seat (13), first remove the Seat
Pin (14). Then, raise or lower the Seat to the
desired position and reengage the Seat Pin into the
Seat Frame (6) and the Frame (1).
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