Men'sHealth Active+ 490/9705 Owner's manual

Issue 1 -11/10/15
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 640 2020
Assembly & User Instructions - Please keep for future reference
Important –Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use
50KG HOME GYM
490/9705

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Contents
Safety Information
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Components - Parts
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Components – Fixings
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Assembly Instructions
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Workout Information
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Care and Maintenance
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Exploded Parts List
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Guarantee
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To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the entire manual before you assemble or operate the Men’s
Health Home Gym. In particular, note the following safety precautions.
Assembly
• Check you have all the components and tools
listed in the parts list, bearing in mind that, for
ease of assembly, some components are pre-
assembled.
• Keep children and animals away from the
exercise area, small parts could pose a choking
hazard if swallowed.
• Make sure you have enough space to lay out the
parts before starting.
• Assemble the item as close to its final position
(in the same room) as possible.
• The product must be installed on a stable and
level surface.
• Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsibly.
Using the equipment
• If any of the adjustment devices are left
projecting, they could interfere with the user’s
movement.
• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
any user of this product is how to use this product
safely.
• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the
workout and seek immediate medical attention.
•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 or baggy clothing,
as it may get caught in the equipment. Wear
trainers to protect your feet while exercising.
•Do not place any sharp objects around
the equipment.
• Disabled persons are recommended to use the
equipment with a qualified person or doctor in
attendance.
• Keep this equipment indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the equipment in an
outbuilding, conservatory or near water.
• This product is suitable for a maximum user
weight of: 125kgs.
• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957-1 and
BS EN957-2 Class (H) - Home Use - Class (C).
• This exercise product has been designed and
manufactured to comply with the latest (BS EN 957)
British and European Safety Standards.
• Free area shall be not less than 0.6m greater than
the training area in the directions from which the
equipment is accessed. The free area must also
include the area for emergency dismount. Where
equipment is positioned adjacent to each other the
value of the free area may be shared. Keep
unsupervised children away from the equipment.
• The safety of this equipment can only be assured
if it is examined regularly for damage and wear.
• Replace defective components immediately and
keep the equipment out of use until repair.
• Injuries may result from incorrect use of this
equipment or excessive training.
• This product is not a toy and is not suitable for
children. Please keep out of the reach of children at
all times.
• The minimum recommended age for the use of
this equipment is 15.
• Any use of this equipment in a commercial
environment invalidates the warranty.
• Please consult a medical professional or personal
trainer prior to commencing exercise to ensure it is
safe for you to do so.
• If you have any health concerns or medical
problems please consult a doctor before using this
equipment.
• 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.
Warning: Before beginning any exercise programme, consult your doctor. This is especially
important for individuals with pre-existing health problems or those who have not exercised for a
period of time. You MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipments. Argos assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Safety Information
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Important – Please read fully before assembly or use
his exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain

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.
Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
Total weight of the product is 54 kg (including weight plates). Footprint of the product is 168 cm × 95 cm.
Components - Parts
If you have damaged or missing parts, please
call the Customer Helpline:0345 640 2020.
Please check you have all parts listed below
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Upper Frame x 1
Base Frame x 1
Seat Support x 1
Leg support tube x 1
Vertical Frame x 1
Rear Stabilizer x 1
Leg Developer x 1
Fly arm support x 1
Right fly arm x 1
Left fly arm x 1
Double Pulley
Bracket x 1
Swivel Pulley
Bracket x 2
Arm Curl Pad
Support x 1
U-shaped
bracket x 2
Handle x 2

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 640 2020.
Please check you have all parts listed below
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Weight Stack Cover x 1
Guide Rod x 2
Lat Bar x 1
Selector Rod x 1
30x120mm
Bracket x 4
Ankle Tube x 2
Lock Knob x 1
Selector Pin x 1
48mm Foam Pad x 2
Floating Double
Pulley Bracket x 2
Weight Stack
Cover Bracket x 2
22mm Foam Pad x 4
Arm Curl Pad x 1
Seat Pad x 1
Backrest Pad x 1
Weight Plate x 10
Top Weight Plate x 1
Carabiner x 2
Chain x 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 640 2020.
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Please check you have all parts listed below
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Pull Bar x 1
Pulley x 14
Ankle Strap x 1
22mm Pulley
Bush x 14
Rubber Bumper
x 2
Lower Cable x 1
Butterfly Cable x 1
Upper Cable x 1
Foam End Cap x 4
Pulley Cover x 8
M10 Nut
Cap x 4
Single Strap x 1
Ø50 End Cap x 5
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Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to the larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components. Please prepare an adjustable spanner by
yourself when you are intend to assemble this machine.
Components - Fixings
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Please check you have all fixings listed below
Butterfly Axle x 2
Axle x 1
57mm Axle x 1
M10 x 65mm Allen Bolt x 11
M10 x 70mm Carriage Bolt x 10
M10 x 55mm Allen Bolt x 2
M10 x 20mm Allen Bolt x 2
M6 x 20mm Allen Bolt x 8
M10 x 45mm Allen Bolt x 9
M10 x 25mm Allen Bolt x 7
M8 x 70mm Allen Bolt x 2
M8 x 16mm Allen Bolt x 6
Ø6mm Washer x 10
M6 Aircraft Nut x 2
M10 Aircraft Nut x 37
Ø8mm Washer x 8
Ø10mm Washer x 48
Ø25 Washer x 6
4mm Allen Key x 1
5mm Allen Key x 1
6mm Allen Key x 2

Assembly instructions
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Step 1
Insert the Guide rods (17)
into the holes on the Rear
stabilizer (4). Fix using 2
x M10 x 25mm Allen bolts
(66) and 2 x 10mm
Washers (73).
Notes: (31) is pre-fitted.
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Step 2
Attach the Base frame (3) and U-shaped bracket (12) to the Rear stabilizer (4) using 2 x M10 x 70mm
Carriage Bolts (63), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
Notes: (52) is pre-fitted.
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Attach the Vertical Frame
(2) and 30x120mm
Bracket (20) to the Base
frame (3) using 2 x M10 x
70mm Carriage Bolts
(63), 2 x Ø10mm
Washers (73) and 2 x
M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
Notes: (72), (45) are pre-
fitted.
Step 3
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Assembly instructions
Put 2 x Rubber Bumpers (41) through the Guide Rods (17), and then carefully slide the Weight plates
(36) down the Guide rods (17).
Important:
The deep grooves on the Weight plates (36) MUST all face the back of the assembly and be on the
underside. Insert the Selector rod (19) down through the centre holes of the weight stack. Attach the
Selector Pin (32) to the top of the Selector rod (19).
Slide the Top weight plate (35) down Guide rods (19). When using: Select the desired training weight by
inserting the Selector Pin (32) into the deep grooves under the weight plates and into the selector rod.
Notes: (51) is pre-fitted.
Step 4
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a. Attach the Upper Frame (1) and 30x120mm Bracket (20) to the Vertical Frame (2) using 2 x M10 x
70mm Carriage Bolts (63), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
b. Attach the Upper Frame (1) to the Guide Rods (17) using 2 x M10 x 25mm Allen Bolts (66) and 2 x
Ø10mm Washers (73).
Notes: (52), (37) are pre-fitted.
Step 5
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a. Attach the Leg support tube (5) and 30x120mm Bracket (20) to the Base Frame (3) using 2 x M10 x
70mm Carriage Bolts (63), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
b. Attach the Seat Support (6) to the Leg support tube (5) using 2 x M10 x 65mm Allen Bolts (64), 4 x
Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
c. Attach the Seat Support (6) and 30x120mm Bracket (20) to the Vertical Frame (2) using 2 x M10 x
70mm Carriage Bolts (63), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft nuts (77).
Notes: (59), (44), (72) are pre-fitted.
Step 6
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Attach the Weight Stack Cover (16) and Weight Stack Cover Bracket (29) to the Upper frame (1) using 4
x M6 x 20mm Allen Bolts (71), 6 x Ø6mm Washers (75) and 2 x M6 Aircraft Nuts (78).
Step 7
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Attach the Fly Arm Support (8) to the Upper Frame (1) using 1 x Axle (38), 2 x M10 Aircraft Nuts (77)
and 2 x Ø25 Washers (76).
Notes: (46), (79) are pre-fitted.
Step 8
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a. Attach the Left & Right Fly Arms (9, 10) to the Fly arm support (8) using 2 x Butterfly Axles (21), 4 x
M10 Nut Caps (58), 4 x M10 Aircraft Nuts (77) and 4 x Ø25 Washers (76).
b. Slide 2 x 48mm Foam Pads (27) to the Left & Right Fly Arms (9, 10) respectively.
c. Attach 2 x Handles (11) to the Left & Right Fly Arms (9, 10) respectively and secure with 1 x M10 x
55mm Allen Bolt (65), 1 x M10 x 20mm Allen Bolt (68), 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73).
Notes: (55), (40), (53), (37) are pre-fitted.
Step 9
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a. Attach the Backrest Pad (24) to the Vertical Frame (2) using 2 x M8 x 70mm Allen Bolts (69) and 2 x
Ø8mm Washers (74).
b. Attach the Seat Pad (25) to the Seat Support (6) using 4 x M8 x 16mm Allen Bolts (70) and 4 x Ø8mm
Washers (74).
Step 10
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a. Attach the Arm Curl Pad (26) to the Arm Curl Pad Support (13) using 2 x M8 x 16mm Allen Bolts (70)
and 2 x Ø8mm Washers (74).
b. Insert the Arm Curl Pad Support (13) into the Leg support tube (5) and secure with the Lock Knob
(22).
Step 11
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a. Insert 2 x Ankle Tubes (23) half way into the Leg Support Tube (5) and Leg Developer (7)
respectively.
b. Push 4 x Foam Rolls (28) onto each side of the Ankle Tubes (23), and then push 4 x Foam End Caps
(80) onto the 2 x Ankle Tubes (23).
c. Attach the Leg Developer (7) to the Leg Support Tube (5) using 1 x 57mm Axle (62), 2 x M10 x 25mm
Allen Bolts (66) and 2 x Ø10mm Washers (73).
Notes: (52), (60) are pre-fitted.
Step 12
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a. Attach the two ends of the Butterfly Cable (49) to the Left & Right Fly Arms (9, 10) respectively, and
then attach 2 x Swivel Pulley Brackets (14) to the Vertical Frame (2) using 2 x M10 x 65mm Allen
Bolts (64), 4 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft Nuts (77).
b. Fix the Butterfly Cable (49) and 2 x Pulleys (42) to the 2 x Swivel Pulley Brackets (14) using 2 x M10
x 45mm Allen Bolts (67), 4 x Ø10mm Washers (73) and 2 x M10 Aircraft Nuts (77).
c. Cover 1 x Pulley (42) using 2 x Pulley Covers (61), and then insert the pulley assembly into the
Double Pulley Bracket (15) and secure with 1 x M10 x 45mm Allen Bolt (67), 2 x Ø10mm Washers
(73) and 1 x M10 Aircraft Nut (77).
Notes: please insert the M10 x 45mm Allen Bolt (67) in the direction shown in the diagram.
Step 13
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