Impex MARCY CLUB MKB-979 User manual

NOTE:
Please read all instructions
carefully before using this
product
Table of Contents
Safety Notice
Important Assembly
Information
Care and Maintenance
Parts List
Warranty
Ordering Parts
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MARCY CLUB
OLYMPIC BENCH
MKB-979
IMPORTANT: Please read this manual before commencing
assembly of this product.
IMPEX®INC.
2801 South Towne Avenue, Pomona, California 91766
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.MARCYPRO.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................………… 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES...................................................................……….. 2
EXERCISE GUIDELINES…………………………………………………………………. 3
WARNING LABEL PLACEMENT.....….....................................................................… 5
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY INFORMATION.................................................................. 6
CARE AND MAINTANENCE, WEIGHT CAPACITY, OPERATING NOTES ………… 7
PARTS LIST…………………………………………………………………………………. 8
EXPLODED DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………………… 10
WARRANTY.................................................................................................…………… 11
ORDERING PARTS.......................................................................................…………. 11
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the MARCY CLUB OLYMPIC BENCH MKB-979 by
IMPEX®INC. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the equipment. As a manufacturer, we are committed to provide you
complete customer satisfaction. If you have any questions, or find there are
missing or damaged parts, we guarantee you complete satisfaction through
direct assistance from our factory. To avoid unnecessary delays, please call
our TOLL-FREE customer service number. Our Customer Service Agents will
provide immediate assistance to you.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number
1-800-999-8899
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST
www.marcypro.com
[e-mail]

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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 or operate your equipment. In particular, note the following safety
precautions:
1. Keep children and pets away from the equipment at all times. DO NOT
leave children unattended in the same room with the equipment.
2. Only one person at a time should use the equipment.
3. If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal
symptoms, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
4. Position the equipment on a clear, leveled surface. DO NOT use the equipment
near water or outdoors.
5. Keep hands away from all moving parts.
6. Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. DO NOT wear
robes or other clothing that could become caught in the equipment. Running
or aerobic shoes are also required when using the equipment.
7. Use the equipment only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Do not place any sharp object around the equipment.
9. Disabled person should not use the equipment.
10. Before using the equipment to exercise, always do stretching exercises to
properly warm up.
11. Never operate the equipment if the equipment is not functioning properly.
12. A spotter is recommended during exercise.
13. This equipment is designed and intended for home and consumer use only, not for
commercial use.
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE
OF 35 OR PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS. READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ANY FITNESS EQUIPMENT. IMPEX INC. ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED
BY OR THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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EXECISE GUIDELINES
Building Muscle and Gaining Weight
Unlike aerobic exercise, which emphasizes endurance training, anaerobic exercise focuses on
strength training. A gradual weight gain can occur while building the size and strength of muscles.
While developing muscle mass, your body adapts to the stress placed upon it. You can modify your
diet to include foods such as meat, fish and vegetables. These foods help muscles recover and
replenish important nutrients after a strenuous workout.
Muscle Strength and Endurance
To achieve the greatest benefit from exercise, it is important to develop an exercise program that
allows you to work all of the major muscle groups equally.
To increase muscles strength; follow this principle:
Increasing resistance and maintaining the number of repetitions of an exercise results in increased
muscle strength.
To tone your body, follow the principle: Decreasing resistance plus increasing the number of
repetitions of an exercise results in increased body tone.
Once you feel comfortable with an exercise, you can change the resistance, the number of
repetitions, or the speed at which you do the exercise. It is not necessary to change all three
variables. For example, let’s say that you are training at 50 lbs and performing the exercise 10 times
in 3 minutes. When this becomes too easy, you may decide to move up lifting 60 lbs for the same
number of repetitions in the same amount of time. Lifting more weights fewer times most often
develops muscle strength. To gain both muscle strength and endurance, it is recommended that you
perform each exercise 15 to 20 reps per set.
Training Intensity
How hard you begin to train depends on your overall level of fitness. The soreness you experienced
can be lessened by decreasing the load you place on your muscles and by performing fewer sets. To
avoid injury, you should gradually work into an exercise program and set the load to your individual
fitness level. The load should increase as your fitness level increases.
Muscle soreness is common, especially when you first start exercising. If you are painfully sore for a
long time, it may be time to change your program. Eventually, your muscle system will become
accustomed to the stress and strain placed on it.

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Beginning a Strength Building Program
Warming Up
To begin strength training, it is important to stretch and perform light exercise for 5 to 10 minutes.
This helps prepare the body for more strenuous exercise by increasing circulation, raising your body
temperature and developing more oxygen to your muscles.
Workout
Each workout to keep in mind that muscle soreness that lasts for a long period in not desirable and
may mean that injury has occurred.
Cool Down
At the end of each workout, perform slow stretching exercises for 5 to 10 minutes. Ease into each
stretch only going as far as you can. This stage allows your muscles wind down after training.
To provide a total workout program it is also recommended that 2 to 3 days of aerobic exercise is
performed in addition to the strength training.
Drinking Water
For the body to function properly, it must be properly hydrated. If you are exercising, you should
increase your fluid intake. The reason for this is that the water you take in will leave your system
through the sweating mechanism that cools your body during exercise. The water you lose through
exercise must be replaced so that the muscles can recover properly.
Rest Day
Although you may not feel like doing it, taking a rest day at least once a week is important because it
gives you body a chance to heal it self. Continuously working your muscle will result in over training
which will not benefit in the long run.

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WARNING LABEL PLACEMENT
The warning labels shown here have been placed on the Cross Brace and Bench Rear Stabilizer. If the labels are
missing or illegible, please call customer service at 1-800-999-8899 for replacements. Apply the labels in the
location shown.

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IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Tools Required for Assembling the Bench: Two Adjustable Wrenches and Allen
Wrenches.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that this equipment is assembled by two or more
people to avoid possible injury.
Ensure Carriage Bolts are inserted through the SQUARE holes on components that need to
be assembled. Attach washer only to end of the Carriage Bolt.
Use Allen Bolts or Hex Bolts inserted through the ROUND hole on components that need to
be assembled.
Always wait until all bolts are assembled onto the bench before tightening the bolts. Do not
tighten each bolt right after it is installed
Fasten Nuts and Bolts
Securely tighten all Nuts and Bolts after all
components have been assembled in current and
previous steps.
NOTE: Do not over tighten any component with
pivoting function.
Make sure all pivoting components are able to move
freely.
Do not tighten all Nuts and Bolts in this step.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Lubricate moving parts with WD-40 or light oil periodically.
2. Inspect and tighten all parts before using the equipment.
3. The equipment can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent.
DO NOT use solvents.
4. Examine the equipment regularly for signs of damages or wear.
5. Replace any defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until
repair.
6. Failure to examine regularly may affect the safety level of the equipment.

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WEIGHT CAPACITY AND DIMENSION
1. Maximum weight on Crutches: 300 lbs.
2. Maximum User Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.
3. Rack assembled dimension: 26” x 65.5” x 64.5”
4. Bench assembled dimension: 66” x 27” x 39”
OPERATING NOTES
1. Use the Crutch Lock Knob (#19) to obtain and secure the Crutch height.
2. The Crutch has 8 adjustable heights from 45” to 64.25”, with 2.75” for each increment.
3. Use the Lock Knob (#28) to select Arm Curl exercise height.
4. Use the Incline Support (#9) to select the Backrest Incline.
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ANGLES

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MKB-979 PARTS LIST
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
QUANTITY
1
Rear Right Upright
1
2
Cross Brace
1
3
Rack Base
2
4
Crutch
2
5
Main Seat Support
1
6
Bench Rear Stabilizer
1
7
Front Seat Support
1
8
Backrest Support
2
9
Incline Support
1
10
Leg Developer
1
11
Arm Curl Stand
1
12
Incline Support Frame
2
13
Foam Tube
3
14
Bracket
5 ½” x 2”
3
15
End Cap
Ø 5/8”
2
16
Seat Pad
1
17
Backrest Board
1
18
Arm Curl Pad
1
19
Crutch Lock Knob
2
20
Bushing
Ø ¾” x 3/8”
2
21
Sleeve
3”
2
22
Sleeve
Ø 2 3/8”
1
23
End Cap
1” x 1”
2
24
End Cap
Ø 1”
4
25
End Cap
Ø 2”
3
26
Foam Roll End Cap
6
27
Foam Roll
6
28
Lock Knob
M10 x 2 ¾”
1
29
Olympic Sleeve
3
30
Spring Clip
Ø 1 7/8”
3
31
Hex Bolt
M12 x 5 ¾”
1
32
Carriage Bolt
M10 x 3 ½”
4
33
Carriage Bolt
M10 x 2 ¾”
6
34
Allen Bolt
M10 x 5 ½”
1
35
Allen Bolt
M10 x 3 ½”
3
36
Allen Bolt
M10 x 3 1/8”
1
37
Allen Bolt
M10 x 2 ½”
1
38
Allen Bolt
M8 x 1 5/8”
5
39
Allen Bolt
M8 x ¾”
4
40
Washer
Ø 1”
2
41
Washer
Ø ¾”
22
42
Washer
Ø 5/8”
9
43
Aircraft Nut
M12
1
44
Aircraft Nut
M10
16
45
Carriage Bolt
M10 x 2 ½”
1
46
Curl Bar Handle
1

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47
Curl Bar Bushing
Ø 1 ¼”
2
48
L-shaped Lock Pin
1
49
Handle Grip
5”
2
50
Weight Post
2
51
Curved Washer
Ø ¾”
2
52
Allen Bolt
M10 x 1”
2
53
Rear Left Upright
1