Kettler VARIO DUMBBELLS SELECT 55 Guide

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CORRECT SPACING
CORRECT SPACING
Weight plates have a thin gap
but don’t move freely
CRADLE SPACING TOO WIDE
Weight plates move freely
when in Cradle
CRADLE SPACING TOO CLOSE
Cant remove weights and
selector dial won’t turn
IF CRADLE SPACING TOO WIDE
IF CRADLE SPACING TOO CLOSE
Push the floating Cradle end slightly inwards. Tighten Bolts and replace Dumbbell
Handset and check that the gap between the plates is the correct spacing and test on
all dial settings. If not correct, repeat adjustment steps.
Move slightly apart the floating Cradle end outwards, opening a slight gap between the
plates. Tighten bolts and replace Dumbbell Handset check that the gap between the plates
is the correct spacing and test on all dial settings. If not correct, repeat adjustment steps.
--------------------- Remove Dumbbell Handset and turn the Cradle over. Using an M4 Allen Key remove the Cradle Feet
Bolts and Cradle Feet to gain access to the Cradle adjustments Bolts.
--------------------- Using a M4 Allen Key loosen the Cradle Adjustment Bolts at one end of the Cradle just enough
to allow you to move the Cradle inwards or outwards as required.
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
M4 ALLEN KEY
STEPS TO RESOLVE THE FOLLOWING
+ Selector dial will not push down and lock into place.
+ Selector dial feels tight or will not turn easily.
+ Extra weight plate sticks when the Dumbbell Handset is removed from Cradle.
+ Weight plates are too widely spaced or too closely spaced.
FOR SMOOTH & ACCURATE WEIGHT PLATE SELECTION
Adjustment bolts
in slotted holes
DUMBBELL ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
ASSEMBLY & SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
VARIO DUMBBELLS SELECT 55
US PATENT NUMBERS: 9643042 & 10166427 BRITISH PATENT NUMBERS: 2911752 & 2956218
BREVETT PATENT NUMBERS:. 502017000140462 & 502019000108103
USER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid possible injury, all users should read and understand these
instructions before using any Vario Systems.
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Consult a medical doctor or healthcare professional to be cleared by them for exercise and to determine the
exercises appropriate for you, before undertaking exercise with Vario Select Systems.
If you experience any pain or dizziness, stop exercise immediately and consult a medical doctor.
Perform any exercise with the correct technique – consult a personal trainer or healthcare professional for
guidance if unsure of technique or your personal exercise parameters.
Vario Select Systems are designed for home use only and are not suitable or warranted for commercial use.
Understand how to select the desired weight with the Vario System, see page 2 following.
Never touch the weight selector release button or move the selector dial while the Vario System product is out
of the cradle, doing so may release weight plates from the handset and cause catastrophic injury.
Never use Vario Systems if they are not functioning properly.
Never drop, throw or strike together any Vario System, this will void warranty and could cause permanent
damage.
Take personal responsibility to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you while using and storing
Vario Systems.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Weight
Selector Dial
Ten x 2.5 lb / 1.13 kg
Weight Plates per side
Patented Handset
Cradle
Weight Selector
Release Button
Handset
Cradle Feet
Weight Legend
*Antimicrobial
Contoured Grips
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......................... Place the Vario Dumbbell System box on a flat firm surface with the Up Arrow
pointing up. Open the top of the box. The owners guide and hardware kit is visible on top of
Styrofoam packaging. Remove the hardware kit from the plastic sleeve and put the Bolts aside.
VARIO DUMBBELL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Vario Dumbbell - Hardware Kit
Cradle Bolts, Washers & 4mm Allen Key
......... ........ ... Remove the top Styrofoam protective cover and remove Cradle Feet packed under the
Dumbbell Handset. Put the four Cradle Feet aside.
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
............................ Turn the Cradle over as pictured below, on a soft surface that will not damage Cradle finish.
Ensure the Cradle is stable.
..................................... Turn the Cradle over onto the Cradle Feet. Place Cradles where you intend to use them before
placing Dumbbell Handset into the Cradles.
PUSH FEET
FIRMLY
AGAINST
CRADLE
BEFORE
TIGHTENING
BO LT S
............................ Line up the holes in the first of the Cradle Feet with the holes in the Cradle. Put the Cradle Bolts and
washers in loosely. Push the Cradle Feet inwards firmly against the Cradle (direction of the arrow) and tighten the
Bolts. Repeat for each of the four Cradle Feet for each Cradle.
CHECK THAT ALL SCREWS ARE TIGHT.
......................... Remove the Cradle from the box and place on a flat surface.
Slotted holes in
Cradle Feet for
the Cradle Bolts
and washers.
Securing Cradle
Feet to Cradle
.............................. Check that the weight plate selector dial is set to 10, if not follow the “How to Select
desired training weight” instructions above, and set the dial to 10. Remove the Dumbbell Handset from the
Cradle, which will remain in the box. Place the Dumbbell Handset on a firm flat surface, being careful not
to damage the surface or the Dumbbell. CAUTION: The full weight (heavy) of the Dumbbell is activated by
Selecting 10 on the weight plate selector dial.
Threaded holes for
the Cradle Bolts
and washers.
DO NOT add the Cradle Feet if intending to install the Vario Select Dumbbells on the Optional Dumbbell Stand.
Stop at Step 4 and then refer to the assembly instructions supplied with the Vario Select Dumbbell Stand.
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
STEP SIX
STEP FIVE
STEP SEVEN
Push weight selector
dial release button
Turn weight selector
dial to desired weight
Lift Dumbbells from
Cradle and start training
HOW TO SELECT DESIRED TRAINING WEIGHT
Raised weight selector
release dial
Push selector dial in to
lock selected weight
Only adjust the Weight Selector Dial while the Dumbbell is in the Weight Cradle
Adjust both ends of the Dumbbell to your desired training weight.
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