Technogym Element+ Lower Back User manual

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User manual

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Contents
User manual .............................................................................................. 1
Contents..................................................................................................... 2
Important safety instructions................................................................. 3
Personal safety ......................................................................................... 4
Identication of the manufacturer and the product ............................. 6
Description of the product ....................................................................... 7
Technical characteristics ......................................................................... 8
Place of installation .................................................................................. 9
Lifting and moving the product............................................................. 10
Levelling the product.............................................................................. 11
Routine maintenance............................................................................. 12
Replacing spare parts ............................................................................ 13
Replacing the cable................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the cable tension ................................................................... 16
Removing the rear protective weight stack panel .............................. 17
Technical Service .................................................................................... 18
Storing the product................................................................................. 19
Disposing of the product........................................................................ 19
Using the product....................................................................................20

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Important safety instructions
You should always consult with a qualied and licensed medical professional or healthcare practitioner before starting any nutritional, diet, stretching
or exercise program. You are advised to investigate and inform yourself about any health related actions and choices you make.
Please read all instructions before using the product. These instructions were written to ensure the safety of the user and to protect the product.
Do not allow children to have unsupervised access to the product.
Close supervision by qualied personnel is necessary when the product is being used by or near invalids or disabled persons.
Use the product exclusively for the purposes described in the user manual; only perform the exercises for which the equipment has been designed,
following the instructions provided in the manual. Any other use should be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous.
Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by Technogym.
Never turn on the product if it is not working correctly, if it has been knocked over or damaged, or if it has fallen into water. In these circumstances, contact
the Technogym Technical Support Service.
The product Lower Back is a xed weight training equipment unit that can be used for body-building or sculpting, physical activity aimed at keeping in
shape, physical education and training for specic competitions and sports.
The product must be used by only one user at a time.
The product must be installed and used in a place where access and supervision are specically controlled by the owner.
Keep your hands away from moving parts.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Personal safety
Use of the product is subject to a medical examination to assess your suitability to the type of workout exercise you intend to perform, and in compliance
with the conditions for use laid down by Technogym.
Persons suering from certain physical conditions may only use the product under the strict supervision of a doctor with specic qualications.
Before starting any workout, make sure your position on the product is correct, paying attention to any components that may obstruct use.
Plan the workout according to your physical characteristics and state of health, beginning with less demanding workloads.
Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. Incorrect or excessive exercise may cause physical harm or sudden death. If you feel any pain or abnormal
symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.
Wear proper workout clothing and shoes during training; do not wear garments that block perspiration; do not wear loose clothing. Tie long hair back. Keep
garments or towels away from moving parts.
When using the product, other people must remain at a safe distance.
Do not use the product when children or pets are present.
The person in charge of the gym must explain proper and improper use of the equipment to users.
Fully assemble the product before using it. Check the product before each use. Do not continue to use the product if it is not working properly.
Assemble and use the product only on a solid and at surface.
Keep the product in good working condition. If you see signs of wear, contact Technogym's technical support service.
Do not attempt any maintenance work on the product other than the operations described in the user manual.
The installation, maintenance and setting operations must be carried out by qualied Technogym sta or persons authorised by Technogym.
The product does not have any sharp corners. All parts which come into contact with the user's body are suitably protected with rubber coverings or
padding.
The product is designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements for user safety and health; however, there are some areas that may give
rise to risks that are not plainly evident. We therefore recommend taking particular care to avoid any risk of crushing upper and lower limbs.

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Personal safety
The instruction label must be applied on the product. Technogym declines all responsibility in the event of the equipment being used before axing the
instruction label.
This symbol accompanies safety warnings and is used to draw attention to potential risks of personal injury. Pay attention to all
safety warnings accompanied by this symbol to avoid possible injury.
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During all operations involving transport, maintenance and cleaning, pay attention to any part of the product where body parts
may become trapped.
Attention must be paid to the labels attached to the product, as they provide information about possible risks and hazards.
We recommend immediately replacing the labels when they become damaged or dicult to read.
Technogym is not responsible for any harm due to any failures or damage caused by unauthorized maintenance, misuse, accident, negligence, improper
assembly or installation, debris resulting from any construction activities in the area where the unit is used, rust or corrosion as a result of the product’s
location, alterations or modications without Technogym’s written authorization or for failure on your part to use, operate and maintain the unit as set
out in this User Manual.

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Designed by Technogym - Made in Slovakia - EU
Technogym S.p.A.via Calcinaro 2861, Cesena (FC)
LOWER BACK Model no. MB45
MB4517100001 06/11
Check wear and tear of equipment regularly
Maximum user’s body weight: 180 kg
Maximum training weight: see weight block
Controllare periodicamente lo stato di usura
Peso MAX utente: 180 kg
Peso MAX di lavoro: vedi pacco pesi
Class: S ISO EN20957-1 EN957-2
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C A
B
D
F
Identication of the manufacturer and the product
The manufacturer and product identication label shows the following information.
AName and address of the manufacturer
B Serial number
CMaximum user weight
DClassication of the equipment
ETells you to consult the User manual
FCE Mark
The values shown in the drawing are purely indicative; check the label on the product for the correct information.

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D
G
F
E
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Description of the product
A Seat. Where the user sits to perform the exercise.
B Exercise lever. Operated by the user by means of the roller (D).
C ROM device. Allows the starting position to be adjusted, therefore the Range of Motion.
E Weight stack. Lever (B), operated by the user, moves the weights along two guide rails by means
of a cable. A pin (F) is used to select the workload, to adjust the exercise eort level. The cursor (G)
is used to vary the selected workload by 2.5 kg.

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1003 mm (39") 1196 mm (47")
1423 mm (56")
Technical characteristics
Weight of the product 201 kg (444 lb)
Weight stack 80 kg (160 lb)
Maximum user weight 180 kg (397 lb)

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Place of installation
To ensure safe, comfortable and eective use of the product, the place of installation must comply with certain specic requirements; in particular, before
choosing where to install the product, check that at least the following requirements are met.
- Temperature between +10°C and +25°C.
- Sucient ventilation to maintain a humidity level between 20% and 90%, when the equipment is in use.
- Adequate lighting, so that the physical exercise takes place in pleasant and relaxing conditions.
- Sucient clearance on all sides of the product, taking into account its maximum dimensions when in use, to ensure safety; and a space at least 60
cm wide on the side where the product is accessed.
- A at, stable and vibration-free oor surface, with adequate carrying capacity for the equipment’s weight.
The place of installation must comply with all binding regulations.
The product must be installed and used in a place where access and supervision are specically controlled by the owner.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight.
Do not use outdoors. Do not leave the product outdoors, exposed to the elements (rain, sun, wind, etc.). Do not expose the product to water jets.
Do not position the product in humid areas, such as near pools, hydromassage tubs, saunas.

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Lifting and moving the product
Normal lifting and transport equipment must be used to move the product.
It is recommended to place some padded material between the frame and the lifting machine.
Before lifting the equipment, insert between the two panels of the weight stack the spacer provided at the time of delivery
Lift the equipment from the weight stack side, as shown in the gure.
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Given the weight of the product, we recommend that it should always be moved by more than one person.
Move the product very carefully, because it may become unstable and tip over.
When lifting the product, do not exert pressure against the weight stack guards.
Do not use the range of movement (ROM) lever to try to move the equipment: danger of HARM and instability.