Technogym UNICA User manual

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Technogym®,TheWellnessCompanyTM,Unica®(figurative)andWellnessMateTM
are trademarks owned by Technogym®s.p.a. in Italy and other countries.
“Smartkey” and “TGS Key” refers to the mark illustrated here
registered by Technogym®s.p.a. in Italy and other countries.
Copyright ©Technogym®s.p.a., July 2004
Technogym®reserves the right to modify the products and documentation
without prior notice.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................5
Important safety instruction ........................................................................6
Personal safety..............................................................................................8
1 Technical information ........................................................................9
1.1 Identification of the manufacturer and the equipment .....................10
1.2 Description of the equipment .................................................................11
1.2.1 Technical data ............................................................................................11
1.2.2 Principal components .............................................................................. 12
1.2.3 Accessories ................................................................................................14
1.2.4 Safety devices and labels ........................................................................16
1.3 Installation and assembly ....................................................................... 17
1.3.1 Description of the packing....................................................................... 17
1.3.2 Lifting and handling the packed materials ...........................................18
1.3.3 Place of installation ...................................................................................19
1.3.4 Unpacking ................................................................................................. 20
1.3.5 Assembly ................................................................................................... 21
1.3.6 Disassembly ..............................................................................................39
1.3.7 Lifting and moving Unica .........................................................................39
1.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 42
1.4.1 Routinemaintenance.............................................................................. 42
Lubrication of the guides........................................................................ 42
Adjusting the cable tension ....................................................................43
Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 44
1.4.2 Special maintenance – Technical service .............................................45
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1.5 Storage....................................................................................................... 46
1.6 Disposal ..................................................................................................... 46
2 Using Unica...................................................................................... 47
2.1 Easy start for pectoral fly and chest press ......................................... 48
2.2 Exercises ....................................................................................................49
1 Mid lat pull down ..............................................................................49
2 Rowing .............................................................................................. 50
3 Up/right row ......................................................................................51
4 Chest press.......................................................................................52
5 Pectoral fly ........................................................................................53
6 Shoulder press .................................................................................54
7 Triceps extension ............................................................................. 55
8 Arm curl ............................................................................................ 56
9 Legextension ...................................................................................57
10 Abdominal crunch .......................................................................... 58
11 Sidelegraise .....................................................................................59
12 Leg adduction ................................................................................. 60
13 Rear leg kick ...................................................................................... 61
14 Standing calf .....................................................................................62
15 Biceps curl ........................................................................................63
16 90° triceps kickback ........................................................................64
17 90°lateral raise .................................................................................65
18 Midlat pull down reverse ............................................................... 66
19 Pulley .................................................................................................67
20 Pullover............................................................................................. 68
21 Curl up ............................................................................................... 69
2.3 Stretching ..................................................................................................70
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Introduction
Thismanual, writteninthemanufacturer’soriginallanguageand thentranslated
into the language of the destination country, is an integral part of UNICA, and
must always be kept with the equipment; the manual must also accompany
the equipment in the event of its being relocated or sold.
Keep this manual in a known and readily accessible place, and protected from
humidity and heat.
The text describes the installation, transport and maintenance operations, and
containsimportantinformation andusefultipsfortrainingwiththeequipment,
as well as some advice on sports-medicine related issues; it is therefore a useful
guide for both beginners and advanced users.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Warning
Indicates important information which the reader must be aware of.
!
Danger
Indicates precautions which must be scrupulously observed to avoid
endangering persons or the equipment itself.
iInformation
Indicates an answer to a frequently asked question.
Wellness Mate
Indicates information pertaining to the Wellness Mate.
Please read the whole of this User’s Manual carefully
before you start any operation
Introduction
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Importantsafety
instruction
Please read all instructions before using Unica. These instructions were written
to ensure your safety and to protect the unit.
Unica is intended for household use.
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshouldbealways followed,
including the following. Read all instructions before using Unica.
!
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning or
performing any maintenance tasks.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to person, take
the following precautions:
- Unica should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or taking off
electrical parts.
- Close supervision is necessary when Unica is used by, on or near children,
invalids or disabled persons.
- Use Unica only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only perform
the exercises for which the equipment has been designed, following the
instructions givenin thismanual. Donotuse attachmentsnotrecommended
by the manufacturer.
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- Never operate Unica if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. In this
case, contact the Technogym Technical Support service.
- Do not carry Unica by supply cord or use cord as handle.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Keep hands away from moving parts.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors. Do not leave the appliance outdoors, exposed to the
elements (rain, sun, wind, etc.). Do not expose the appliance to water jets.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
- To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from
outlet.
WARNING
Connect Unica to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety instruction
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Personal safety
Do not use Unica in presence of small children or pets.
Completely assemble Unica before using it. Check the unit before each use. Do
not continue to operate Unica when it is not working properly.
Assemble and operate Unica on a solid, level surface.
Keep all electrical components, such as the power cable and I/O switch, away
from liquids to prevent shock.
Do not set anything on the casing or control panel.
Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer; such attachments might cause injury.
Maintain Unica in good working condition. Before using Unica check that the
cable is correctly routed inside the races of all the pulleys; the state of wear of
the cable and carabiners. If there are signs of wear, contact the Technogym
Technical Support service.
Do not attempt to service Unica yourself other than the maintenance
instructions found in this manual.
Before starting an exercise, make sure your position on the equipment is
correct, and be careful with any components that might constitute an
obstruction.
Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes during a workout, no loose clothing.
Tie long hair back. Keep garments or towels away from moving parts.
Choose suitable exercises for your physical characteristics and state of health,
starting out with lightweight loads.
Donotoverexertyourselforworktoexhaustion.Ifyou feel anypainorabnormal
symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.
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Technical
information
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1.1 Identification of the manufacturer
and the equipment
Theidentificationplatewiththeequipment’sserialnumberand barcodeisaffixed
to the rear of the weight stack column, at the top.
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AName and address of the manufacturer
BCEMark
CSerial number
DWarnings
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1.2 Description of the equipment
1.2.1 Technical data
1.2 Description of the equipment
A Width in rest position 1200 mm (47 inch)
A’ Maximum width in exercise pos. 1600 mm (63 inch)
B Length 1840 mm (72 inch)
CHeight 2070mm (82 inch)
Weight of the equipment 150 kg (331lb)
Weight stack 90 kg (198lb)
iInformation
To be able to fully utilize the equipment’s accessories, in addition to
clearance B, also allow sufficient space for the user to perform the
various exercises (see paragraph 1.3.3 “Place of installation”).
04048002
AB
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1.2.2 Principal components
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1- set of weight stack plates, for a total of 90 kg
2- padded back or chest rest
3-latbar
4- arm pads
5- lever arms with horizontal and vertical handgrips
6- lower hook: low cable attachment for leg extension, pulley (handle
included in the accessories), leg raises (ankle strap included in the
accessories), triceps and biceps exercises (handle included in the
accessories)
7- padded rest for arms or chest
8- padded thrust rollers for legs
9- angled lever arm with anatomical handgrip for biceps exercises
10 - lever for adjusting the seat height
11 - foot-rest
12 - Wellness Mate (optional)
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1.2.3 Accessories
The equipment is supplied with the following accessories:
13 - liftingring
14 -handle
15 - pulley handle
16 - ankle strap
17 - floor exercise mat
18 - set of tools for assembly and adjustments
19 - oil for lubrication
20 -User’smanual
21 - warranty certificate for Unica and Wellness Mate
22 - wheels for moving the equipment
23 - screws for assembly
24 - service box containing some of the accessories
25 -replacement fuses for WellnessMate (2.0A fast type)
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Attaching the HANDLE (14)
to the lower hook
1.2 Description of the equipment
Attaching the PULLEY HANDLE (15)
to the lower hook
Attaching the ANKLE STRAP (16)
to the lower hook
Attaching the LAT BAR (3)
to the lower hook
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1.2.4 Safety devices and labels
The equipment does not have any sharp corners.
All the parts which come into contact with the body are adequately protected.
The weight stack is protected by an external a guard, which has a crushing
hazardwarningstickeraffixed toit.This warningstickeris affixed toall the parts
of the equipment where there is a residual crushing hazard.
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00182003
04048005
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1.3 Installation and assembly
1.3.1 Description of the packing
The equipment comes partially disassembled and packed in suitable materials,
on a pallet.
The packing consists of:
- one cardboard box
containing the weight
stack column;
-onecardboardbox
containing the floor
mat, the weight stack
column guard,
the lever arms with
handgrips,
the PULLEY handle,
the LAT bar,
and the foot-rest;
-onecardboardbox
containing
the service box;
-onecardboardbox
containing the centre
frame;
-onecardboardbox
containing the front
frame.
1.3 Installation and assembly
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1.3.2 Lifting and handling the packed materials
Thepackedequipmentcanbeliftedand handledusingnormalliftingequipment.
To prevent injury to persons or damage to property, carefully choose the most
appropriate type of lifting and transport equipment for the place of installation.
The lifting and handling instructions are provided on the packing materials.
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