PowerBlock Elite 50 User manual

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Elite Owners Manual
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Elite 50
Elite 70
Elite 90

Congratulations on the purchase of your PowerBlock® product.
The PowerBlock® family of products oer many selections of space saving
selectorized dumbbells, as well as stands, benches and other accessories
that allow you to make the most of your workout time in a compact and
practical amount of space. We want you to know that we appreciate your
business and realize there are many other places you could have spent your
tness dollars and will do our best to live up to and exceed your expectations
in both product and customer service. If you have any questions at all on your
PowerBlock® products, please do not hesitate to call us at 507-451-5152, or fax
us at 507-451-5278. You may also email us at [e-mail].
To contact us by mail:
PowerBlock, Inc.
1071 32nd Ave NW
Owatonna, MN 55060
In order to utilize your PowerBlock® products to the fullest extent, it is critical
that you read and fully understand this owners manual prior to using your
PowerBlock® products.
The following denitions apply to the words “Danger and“Warning”found
throughout this manual.
DANGER - Used to call attention to IMMEDIATE hazards that, if not avoided, will
result in immediate, serious personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING - Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician or
health care professional. Only he or she can determine the
exercise program that is appropriate for your particular age and
physical condition. If you experience any light-headedness,
dizziness or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the
exercise immediately and consult your physician.
WARNING
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and fully understand all instructions contained in this manual prior to
using the product. Be alerted to the possibility of injury. Do not be careless.
2. This product is intended for home use only and is not suitable or warranted
for commercial application. Visit powerblock.com to see commercial
warranted products or call 507-451-5152.
3. Inspect the dumbbells prior to each use. Do not use a dumbbell with worn,
damaged, or loose parts or fastener.
4. Never allow the dumbbells to drop freely to the ground. Damage to the
products, oor surfaces and potential personal injury may occur. Please see the
warranty section for specic warranty limitations related to dropped
dumbbells.
5. Never allow dumbbells to forcefully bump together during use. Damage to
the product and potential personal injury may occur.
6. Never attempt to disassemble a PowerBlock® handle for any reason.
PowerBlock® products are not designed to be user serviced. Contact your
authorized PowerBlock® retailer or PowerBlock, Inc directly for service.
7. Before beginning your workout, make certain that your surroundings are
free from potential interference.
8. PowerBlock® dumbbell sets can be very heavy; if you are not using an
optional PowerBlock® Stand, we suggest you place the dumbbell set directly on
the oor for best support.
Never allow children to use or play near this equipment. Anyone under
the age of 18 must always have parental supervision and instruction on
the use of these products.
WARNING
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Safety Features And Proper Use
1. Removing or replacing the handle and
weights from the nest must be done in a
straight motion. (Image 1)
2.Turning the handle sideways while
lifting may jam the assembly. (Image 2)
Do not use if weights are jammed.
Using while jammed may result in falling
weights and/or injury to you or others
around the weights.
DANGER
3. The weight selector pins contain magnetic
blocks. Make sure the magnetic blocks
contact the round side rails. The selector
pin should be horizontal under the desired
weight (Image 3). Be careful not to cross pin
(image 4).
Image 1 Image 2
Always check the selector pin to make sure it is
fully inserted right side up and completely
engaged before lifting the dumbbell to avoid
injury. See image 3 If the selector pin
disengages from the from the side rails, stop
use immediately. Place PowerBlock on nearest
at surface and fully engage selector pin
magnetic blocks securely to the side rails.
Failure to maintain full and correct contact
between magnetic blocks in selector pin and
side rails may result in weights falling and/or
injury. Do not use the PowerBlock without the
tether cord being in good working condition
and attached to the top side rail and selector
pin. Weight selector pin may fall out of
PowerBlock if used without tether cord and
may result in falling weights and/or injury.
WARNING
4. Your PowerBlock features a tether cord which
attaches the selector pin to the weight plates on
the #1 or top most weight plate side rail. The tether
cord will prevent the selector pin from being
misplaced. The tether cord also serves as a safety
retainer for the weight selector pin in the event the
magnetic blocks ever lose contact with the side rails.
Image 3
Image 4
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Safety Features And Proper Use
6. Do not bang PowerBlocks together
during any exercise, any contact
between a PowerBlock and another
piece of equipment or a body part
could result in a selector pin dislodging.
Always close the Selector Disc after
loading 2.5 lb adder weights by
aligning the red cap in the left or
right closed position. Failure to close
Selector Disk could result in falling
weights and/or injury.
9. Because the 2.5 lb adder weights
slide in/out easily, be sure to place
your hand in front of the handle when
unloading adder weights.
7. Lift the handle and weights above
the weight stack and visually inspect
for correct placement of the weight
selection pin.
8. The open/close decal on the top
face of each handle indicates the
position of the SELECTOR DISK and
whether the adder weight tubes are
open or closed. (Image 6-7)
5. Lift from handle only. (Image 5)
10. The optional stand for the Elite Sets
contains storage ports for the 2.5 lb
adder weights when not inserted in the
handle. The optional stand also offers
convenience and ease of weight selection.
Do not allow children or minors
to use or play with the PowerBlock
Stand. Falling weights can result
in injury or damage.
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Lift from handle only. Lifting from any
other part of the PowerBlock may result
in falling weights and/or injury. Banging
PowerBlocks could dislodge pins and
result in falling weights or injury.
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Care And Maintenance
1. Do Not bang PowerBlock® dumbbells together and/or against other
pieces of equipment.
2. Do not drop the PowerBlock®. Dropping the weight plates from a height
of more than 12 inches will void the warranty.
Dropping an un-nested weight plate from any height could result in
permanent deflection of the unit and will void the warranty.
3. Should any weld break, stop using the PowerBlock® immediately and
refer to the warranty instructions.
4. Inspect equipment before each use for loose or worn parts (including
bolts). Replace worn parts at first sign of wear. Failure to replace worn
parts may result in injury. Tighten loose bolts.
5. You may apply “Armor All” to painted weight plate assemblies (do not
apply over bands on side rails). This will remove cosmetic scratches and
serve as a lubricant for nested assemblies.
6. If Paint chipping does occur as a result of normal use, liquid paint can
be used for touch-up. As a result of shipping or extended use, the nesting
of the weight plates may cause some scuffing of the powder painted finish.
Use of an “Armor All” type product will help restore this condition and
provide best performance.
Banging PowerBlock® dumbbells could dislodge pins
and result in falling weights and/or injury.
WARNING
Use of PowerBlock® with any cracked or broken weld could
result in falling weights and/or injury. Failure to replace
warn parts may result in injury. Tighten loose bolts.
WARNING
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PowerBlock Dumbbells 101
The PowerBlock Elite dumbbell
consists of three major components;
the weight stack, handle and selector
pin.
The PowerBlock Elite selector pin is
tethered to the first weight plate (rail).
This is one of many safety features
built into the design of the product
and must not be compromised.
Do not remove selector pin from
tether cord. It must remain attached
to the first weight plate as shown in
image at right.
The PowerBlock Elite uses a variable
weight handle that can be 5, 7.5 or 10
lbs.
This allows the user to micro load or
“fine tune” their weight selections
using the 2.5 lb adder weights.
When you choose to “open” the
handle to remove adder weights,
be sure to have the handle pointed
up as shown at right.
DANGER
DANGER
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Using The PowerBlock
10
9.1
25 35 40
18.1
45
lbs.
kgs.
1. Set the handle weight by either
having the handle empty (5 lbs) or
1 adder weight in the handle (7.5 lbs)
or 2 adder weights in the handle
(10 lbs). Use the Open/Close lever to
open the handle to take adder
weights out or put them in.
2. Refer to color coded weight chart
to select desired weight.
3. Use the Selector Pin To choose/add
weight plates from the weight stack,
insert the selector pin at the colored
side rail of the weight desired.
4. Lift weight from center handle as
shown in image at right.
Be sure to always put dial lock
into closed position before using.
Lift from handle only. Lifting from
any other part of the PowerBlock
may result in falling weights and/or
injury. Banging PowerBlock
dumbbells could dislodge pins and
result in falling weights or injury.
WARNING
DANGER
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Using The Expansion Kits
10
9.1
25 35 40
18.1
45
lbs.
kgs.
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The Elite 50 Stage 1 Set, 5-50 lb can be
expanded from 50 to 70 lbs with the
Stage 2 Kit.
Simply set the Stage 2 kit on stand
or floor, yellow rail up as shown on
right, put the Elite 50 Stage 1 set inside
of Stage 2 Kit.
You now have an Elite 70 Set, 5-70 lbs.
The Elite 70 Set can be further
expanded to 90 lbs per hands
with the Elite 50 Stage 3 Kit, 70-90 lb.
To expand the Elite 70 Set to 90 lbs,
simply put the Elite Stage 3 Expansion
Kit 70-90 lb on stand or floor, red rail
up as shown on right, and insert the
Elite 70 Set into Kit.
NOTE: The Elite 50 Stage 2 and 3
Expansion Kits will not work with
ANY other sets including the
Classic 50 Plus or Personal Trainer
Set.
Elite 50 Set
Elite 50 Stage 2 Kit, 50-70 lb
Elite 70 Set
Elite 50 Stage 3 Kit, 70-90 lb
Elite 90 Set
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PowerBlock Warranty
1. LIMITED TEN (10) YEAR WARRANTY on weights, side rails and handle assembly. If the weight
plates, side rails or handle assembly, should crack or break, it will be repaired OR replaced by
Manufacturer.
2. If the following parts are defective in material or workmanship, manufacturer will supply
replacement parts: weight selector pins, other parts not listed.
3. CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS. A.) Any product misuse, abuse or alteration, any attempt to
repair, by a person other than an authorized manufacturer’s service center, any improper
assembly, accident or any other condition resulting from occurrences beyond the control of the
manufacturer will void this Limited Warranty. An example of abuse would be dropping the
product; Dropping the weight plates will void the warranty.
B.) This Warranty shall apply only in the United States, it's territories or possessions, and
Canada. C.) Chipping, peeling and scratching of paint is not warranted.
D.) See CARE AND MAINTENANCE for specific examples of actions that would result in voiding
warranty.
4. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR EXPENSES. Manufacturer will provide only replacement parts or
repair under this warranty, and will pay for shipping of replacement parts to the consumer. The
consumer is responsible for all other costs. Such costs may include, but are not limited to: A.)
labor charges for service, removal, repair or re installation of the Manufacturer product or any
component part: B.) Shipping, delivery handling and administrative charges for returning part to
manufacturer: and C.) All necessary or incidental costs related to installation of replacement part.
5. SHIPPING. If shipping by the consumer is deemed necessary (at sole discretion of
manufacturer), parts should be shipped in their original carton or equivalent packaging, fully
insured with shipping charges prepaid. Manufacturer will not assume any responsibility for any
loss or damage occurred in shipping.
6. CLAIM PROCEDURE. If service on your product is required during warranty period, please
contact our Customer Service Department at 507-451-5152 for instructions regarding returning or
replacing parts. Please have available the following information: 1.) the dealers name: 2.) the date
of purchase 3.) a description of the nature of the problem.
7. CONSUMERS RIGHTS. This limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
8. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. All implied warranties, except to the extent prohibited
by applicable law, shall have no greater duration than the warranty periods set forth above. There
are no warranties which extend beyond description in this Limited Warranty. Because some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitation may
not apply to you.
9. DISCLAIMER. No other expressed warranty has been made or will be made on behalf of
PowerBlock, (manufacturer) with respect to any other product. PowerBlock shall not be
responsible for injury, inconvenience, loss or damage to personal property, whether direct or
indirect, and incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
PowerBlock, Inc. 1071 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN 55060 Ph: 507.451.5152 Fax: [phone]
PowerBlock LIMITED CLASSIC WARRANTY
®
The bottom line: is we want happy customers. Call us at 800-446-5215 with
any questions or concerns and we’ll do everything we can to make it right.
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