Keys Fitness ST-IB User manual

215-00219
08/07 Rev A
Owner’s Manual
SERIAL TAG IS LOCATED ON THE FRAME
Model Name: ST-IB
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
International
Bench
Customer Service
[phone]
4009 Distribution Drive
Suite 250
Garland, TX 75041
www.keysfitness.com

2
Important Safety Information 3
Assembly 4
Getting Started 4
Hardware Identifier 5
Assembly Steps 6
Adjustments 16
Seat Adjustments 16
Backrest Adjustment 16
Attachments 17
Curl Bar 17
Olympic Plate Adapter 17
Arm Curl Post 18
Weight Rests and Safety Spotters 18
Warm Up Exercises 19
Parts List 22
Exploded Views 23
Warranty 25
Table of Contents

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Important Safety Information
Please read all instructions carefully before using this product.
SAFETY TIPS
Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Know your heart rate
and/or pulse as well as your physician-recommended heart rate training zone. Proper medical
clearance is recommended for anyone beginning an exercise program especially if you are 35
years of age or older or suffer from heart respiratory problems.
- Warm-up before any exercise program with 8 minutes of aerobic-like activity followed
by stretching from head to toe.
- Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement and are not tight or
restricting.
- Wear comfortable shoes made with good support and non-slip soles.
- Breathe naturally, never holding your breath during an exercise.
- Perform exercises consistently with proper technique and pass through a full range of
motion.
- Increase resistance by adding heavier weights. Decrease resistance by using lighter
weights.
- Always use a spotter for safety.
- Avoid over-training. You should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising.
- After an exercise session. Cool down with slow stretching, cycling or walking.
EXERCISE DEFINITIONS:
Sets: A set is one complete routine of exercises. Complete 1-3 sets for each exercise.
Repetitions: (referred to as reps) Is the number of times you perform an exercise in a row.
We recommend beginning with 6 reps and increasing up to 12 reps as indicated below.
Novice: Start with one set of 8-12 reps. Once you can complete the entire set of 12 reps con-
secutively, progress to the intermediate level.
Intermediate: Complete 2 sets of 8-12 reps once you can complete two sets of 12 reps con-
secutively, progress to the advanced level.
Advanced: Complete 3 sets of 12 reps
DISCLAIMER:
Keys Fitness is not responsible for the misuse of any of its products or for any injury sustained
while using any Keys Fitness product. The consumer uses any or all of Keys Fitness products at
their own risk.
WARNING!
1) The max user weight limit for this unit is 300 pounds.
2) The max total weight limit for this unit is 600 pounds (user weight + lifting weight).

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Assembly
Olympic Adapter
Leg Extension
w/ Curl Bar Weight Plate Holder
Safety Spotter
Weight Rest
Adjustable Tube
Arm Curl Pad
Thank you for purchasing the Strength Trainer International Bench! The quality product you
have chosen was designed to meet your needs for cardiovascular exercise. Before you start,
please read the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with the operation of your new unit.
Remember to take the time to perform stretching exercises, provided in this manual, to help
avoid injury.
Getting Started - The Strength Trainer International Bench will require some assembly.
Unpack the box in a clear area. Remove packing material. Do not dispose of packing mate-
rial until assembly is complete and unit is working properly. Place the unit on a clean level
surface for assembly. Before assembling, the unit should be placed as close as possible to its
final location. If you are missing any parts or hardware, please call Keys Fitness at 1-888-340-
0482. Tools have been provided to assist with product assembly. Keys Fitness recommends for
two people to assemble the unit. As you assemble the bench, make sure all parts are oriented
as shown in the drawings.
The included hex key, grease packet, and the following tools (not included) are recommended
for assembly.
Hex Key (Included)
Two Adjustable Wrenches
Rubber Mallet
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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Assembly
M10 Nylon Locknut (58)
M8 Washer (50)
M8 Nylon Locknut (49)
M8 x 65mm Bolt (46)
M6 Washer (54)
M10 x 145mm Bolt (53)
M6 x 20mm
Screw (41)
M8 x 70mm Bolt (71)
M10 x 65mm Bolt (30)
M8 x 10mm
Set Screw (60)
M8 x 60mm Bolt (59)
M4 x 16mm
Screw (57)
M10 x 60mm Carriage Bolt (29)
M6 x 40mm Screw (48)
M10 x 120mm Bolt (14)
M10 x 70mm Bolt (33)
M10 x 95mm Bolt (64)
M10 Washer (43)
M10 x 70mm Bolt Set (55)
Hardware Identifier
See the drawings below to identify the hardware used in the assembly. The number in paren-
theses is the reference number of the part.
Note: Some hardware may be pre-installed in some parts.

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1
2
58
58
4
29
29
Recessed Areas
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Assembly
Step 1
Insert four M10X60mm carriage bolts (29) up through the bottom of the right stabilizer (2).
Attach the right upright (4) to the right stabilizer (2) with indicated carriage bolts and nylon
locknuts (58).
Repeat to complete the assembly of the left stabilizer (1) and left upright (3).
Note: Make sure the recessed areas around the holes on stabilizers are on the bottom.
Figure 1
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.

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Assembly
Step 2
Attach the crossbar (5) to the right upright (4) using two M10X120mm bolts (14), an upright
plate (15), and two M10 nylon locknuts (58).
Repeat to complete the assembly for the left upright (not shown).
4
58
1 4
14
15
5
Step 3
Attach the right rear support (7) to the right stabilizer (2) using the indicated M10X60mm car-
riage bolts (29), two washers (43), and two M10 nylon locknuts (58).
Secure the right rear support (7) to the right upright (4) using two M10X65mm bolts (30), two
M10 washers (43), and two M10 nylon locknuts (58).
Repeat to complete the assembly for the left side (not shown).
4
29
2
30
43
58
58
58
7
Figure 2
Figure 3
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.

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Assembly
Step 4
Attach the front leg (12) to the front stabilizer (11) with two M10X95mm bolts (64) and two
M10 nylon locknuts (58).
Step 5
Position the frame (8) so that the hexagonal holes are on the bottom. Attach the frame (8)
to the crossbar (5) using three M10X70mm bolts (33), two M10 washers (43), and three M10
nylon locknuts (58).
58
58
43
43
5
8
Hexagonal
Holes
33
33
3 3
Figure 5
12
58
11
64
Figure 4
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.

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Assembly
Step 6
Tighten the "T"-handle (45) into the seat carriage (42). Pull the "T"-handle (45) out as far as
it will go and slide the seat carriage (42) onto the frame (8).
Attach the front leg (12) to the frame (8) using two M8X60mm bolts (59), two M8X65mm bolts
(46), six M8 washers (50), and four M8 nylon locknuts (49).
Step 7
Set the pins on the adjustment tube (9) into a set of brackets located on the left and right
uprights (3 & 4).
Pin
3
4
9
Pin
Figure 7
42
8
49
12
45
59
46
49
50
50
50
50
Figure 6
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.

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Assembly
Step 8
Attach the tether on the seat adjustment pin (40) to the seat frame (10) using an M4X16mm
screw (57).
Attach the seat pad (21) to the seat frame (10) with four M6X20mm screws (41).
Step 9
Attach the backrest pad (22) to the two backrest frames (17) with four M6X40mm screws (48)
and four M6 washers (54).
Note: Do not fully tighten the screws yet.
17
48
54
54
22
54
54
48
Figure 9
57
1 0
40
41
21
41
Figure 8
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.

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Assembly
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.
Step 10
Apply a small amount of grease (included) to an M10X145mm bolt (53). Attach the seat frame
(10) and the backrest frames (17) to the seat carriage (42) using the M10X145mm bolt (53),
two M10 washers (43), and an M10 nylon locknut (58).
Note: 1) The seat pad (21) has been removed from the drawing to clarify the installation to
the seat carriage (42). 2) Do not overtighten the nylon locknut, the seat and backrest frames
must pivot easily.
Insert the seat adjustment pin (40) through the seat frame (10) and tube located on the seat
carriage (42).
Tighten the four M6X40mm screws (48) that were installed in Step 9.
17
42
40
53
43
43
Grease
T ube
58
10
43
Figure 10
Step 11
Attach the weight tube (19) to the leg lever (18) using an M8X70mm bolt (71), two M8 wash-
ers (50), a 17mmX9mm spacer (61), and a M8 nylon locknut (49).
Place the 25mm round outer cap (62) onto the end of the weight tube (19).
50
19
1 8
62
7 1
61
5 0
49
Figure 11

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Assembly
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.
Step 12
Apply grease to the barrel of the M10X70mm bolt set (55). Next, attach the leg lever (18) to
the front leg (12) and secure using the bolt set (55). Make sure the barrel of the bolt set (55)
is inserted through both sides of the bracket on the front leg (12).
Note: Do not overtighten the bolt set; the leg lever must pivot easily.
18
12
55
Grease
Bracket
Figure 12
Step 13
Insert a pad tube (24) into either hole on the front leg (12). Slide a foam pad (23) onto each
end of the pad tube (24).
Insert a pad tube (24) into a hole on the leg lever (18). Slide a foam pad (23) onto each end
of the pad tube (24). Press a pad cap (68) into each end of the tube.
Note: It is recommend you use a rubber mallet to gently hammer the caps into place.
Repeat for other pad tube (24).
23
23
18
68
68
24
12
24
23
Figure 13

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Assembly
NOTE: Hand tighten bolts and nylon nuts until machine is fully assembled.
Step 14
Insert a weight rest (39) into the right upright (4) and secure by engaging the locking bar
around the upright.
Insert a safety spotter (27) into the right upright (4) and secure by engaging the locking bar
around the upright.
Repeat for left side.
Locking
Bar
39
4
27
Figure 14
Step 15
Attach the curl pad (20) to the curl post (13) using two M6X20mm screws (41).
2 0
13
41
Figure 15

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Assembly
Step 16
Attach a curl bumper (66) to curl bar (31) using a M4X16mm screw (57).
Attach the curl bar (31) to the leg lever (18) and secure with the curl bar pin (28). Next,
attach the tether on the curl bar pin (28) to the leg lever (18) using a M4X16mm screw (57).
31
18
28 57
66
57
Figure 16
Step 17
Tighten all hardware from the previous steps using the appropriate tools.

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Assembly
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed assembly of your Strength Trainer International Bench.

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Adjustments
Seat Adjustments
To move the seat (21), loosen the "T"-handle (45) and pull it out as far as it will go. Slide the
seat carriage (42) to the desired position and release the "T"-handle (45) back into the bench
frame (8). Retighten the "T"-handle (45). See Figure A
To adjust the angle of the seat (21), remove the seat adjustment pin (40). Insert the pin into
the other hole on the seat frame (10) and the tube on the seat carriage (42). See Figure B.
21
42
45
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Backrest Adjustment
First, move the seat pad to the desired position (see the Seat Pad Adjustment section). Next,
move the adjustment tube (9) to the desired height. Make sure the pins on the adjustment
tube are inserted into the brackets on the left and right uprights (3 & 4). Finally, rest the
backrest on the adjustment tube.
4
Pin
3
9
22
42
21
10 40
Figure A Figure B

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Attachments
Curl Bar Attachment
Attach the curl bar (31) to the leg lever (18) and secure by inserting the curl bar pin (28).
Note: You will need to remove the curl bar when using the leg extension.
28
18
31
Olympic Plate Adapter
To use olympic weights, press the 48mm round inner cap (38) into the olympic adapter (47).
Secure the olympic adapter (47) to the weight tube (19) using M8X10mm set screw (60).
Make sure the set screw (60) is on the bottom of the adapter. Secure the weight plates with
included large spring clip (not shown).
18
12
24
19
47
60
38
WARNING!
Do not place more than 150 pounds on the weight tube. Secure the weights with spring clips.

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Attachments
Arm Curl Post
Remove the 64mm square inner cap (69) from front leg (12). Insert the curl post (13) into the
front leg (12) and align the holes. Secure the curl post (13) with the curl post knob (56).
Note: Make sure that the knob is fully tightened.
When performing exercises that do not require the curl pad (20), remove the curl post (13)
and store it on the storage tube on the right stabilizer (2). Reinsert the 64mm (69) square
inner cap into the front leg.
56
20
2
69
12
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Weight Rests and Safety Spotters
To use a barbell (not included) with the weight bench, first move the weight rests (39) and
safety spotters (27) to the correct height for the exercise to be performed. Engage the locking
bars around the left and right uprights.
Note: The weight rests (39) and safety spotters (27) can be inserted onto the other side of the
left and right uprights for squat exercises.
WARNING!
Always place both weight rests (39) and safety spotters (27) at the same height. Make sure the
locking bars are securely wrapped around the uprights before setting a barbell on them.
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39
Locking
Bar
Locking
Bar
27
WARNING!
Do not place more than 300 pounds (including barbell) on the weight rests or safety spotters.

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Warm Up Exercises

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Warm Up Exercises