Total Gym Total Gym 1500 User manual

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EXERCISE SYSTEM
For Maximum
Effectiveness
and Safety,
Please Read
This Owner’s
Manual Before
Using Your
Total Gym 1500.
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S PURCHASE RECORD
Total Gym®1500 Exerciser
Date Purchased
Purchased From
Serial Number (located on the height adjustment column)
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Congratulations on purchasing your new
Total Gym®1500.
With this product in your home, you have everything you need
to start your own workout program, to tone and strengthen the
important muscle groups of your upper and lower body. This is
vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and
regardless of whether your primary goal is body sculpting,
weight control, health maintenance, or more energy for daily
activities.
Strength training not only tones and conditions the muscles we
use every day to stand, walk, lift, and turn; it can actually trans-
form our body composition. By reducing body fat and increasing
the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies, strength training can
effectively turn up our metabolic thermostat, so that we burn
calories all the time, no matter what we’re doing.
It’s easy—all you have to do is spend 15 to 20 minutes a day,
3 to 4 days per week on your Total Gym 1500 to start realizing
the benefits.
Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.
It is the authoritative source of information about your
Total Gym 1500.
If you have questions about your Total Gym 1500, please
call Customer Service at 1-800-321-9236,Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Eastern Time.
Table of Contents
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Starting Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Inspection & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Exploded Drawing and Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Owner’s Purchase Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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TOTAL GYM 1500 PARTS LIST
31
5
30
31
32
6
73
4
2
1
36
38
39
31
37
37
40
10
8
9
LEFT
RIGHT
11
10
12
13
36
2
36 4
3
34 24
33
24
35
18
17
14
19
19
20
15
16
A
34
19
73
19
20
18
18 17
20
20
16
18
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24
23
22
28
27 29
21
27
24
26
26
25
PART # PART DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 Vertical Column 1
2 Tube Rollers 2
3 Stoppers 4
4 Screws 3
5 Washers 14
6 Nuts 7
7 Screws 4
8 Upper Rail (right & left) 1
9 Center Support Rail 1
10
Rectangular Tube Caps
6
11
Plastic Bushings
4
12
Shaft
1
13
Lower Rail
1
14
Platform
1
15
Platform Rail
1
PART # PART DESCRIPTION QTY.
16
Left Fender
2
17
Right Fender
2
18
Fender Bolts
4
A
REV. 7/00

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Handle
Glideboard
Bottom Outer Rail
Top Inner Rail
Rollers
Cable
Center Support Rail
Back Crossbar
Front Crossbar
Leg Pulley Accessory Kit Wing Attachment
Vertical Height
Adjustment Column
Arm Pulley
Assembly
Spring loaded pin
(located on side of rail)
Height
Adjustment
“C”Pin
Rope
Pulley/D-Ring
Assembly
O-ring
Foam
Pad
2 Large
Hitch
Pins
Brackets
1 Large
Hitch Pin
Clip
Foot
Harness
LENGTH: folded 501/2”
in use 88”
HEIGHT: folded 81/2”
in use 44”
WIDTH: 161/8”
WEIGHT: 58 lbs.
MAX. USER WEIGHT: 275 lbs.
Leg Pulley Bracket
For use with leg pulley
accessory only.
Allen
Wrenches
Packed in the leg pulley
accessory kit
Stopper
Height
Adjustment
Lever
5. (a) Pull out the knob handle of the spring-
loaded pin located in the bracket at the base of
the left rail on the column end of the unit.
(b) While still holding pin out, fold down
vertical height adjustment column and release
the spring-loaded pin. You should
hear it lock back into place.
6. With caution, to avoid pinched fingers or
hands, lift up at the center of the frame and
fold the exerciser together until it rests firmly
on the front and back crossbars about
112 inches apart.
7. Continue to fold the exerciser together
until it is completely folded and roll the
exerciser into a closet for storage. To store
under a bed, simply lower the exerciser to the floor and roll under the bed.
TO REMOVE THE GLIDEBOARD
You can also remove the glideboard if you need to fit the exerciser under a narrow space
(between 6”and 8”).
1. With exerciser laying flat on the floor, disconnect the pulley from the hook on the
underside of the glideboard. (The 2 small safety hitch pins should be securely
fastened through the brackets at the base of the right and left rails on the column
end of the unit.)
2. Next, lift up the glideboard and slide it off the
frame of the exerciser. When the bench is
completely off the exerciser, set it aside.
3. Next, pull the spring-loaded pin to release the
rail and fold the exerciser together as described
above in #6. Be sure you release the spring-loaded pin before folding.
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THE GLIDEBOARD WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS.USE CAUTIONWHEN
LIFTING IT OFF OF THE EXERCISER.LIFTING INCORRECTLY MAY RESULT IN
USER INJURY.
CAUTION
5a.
2.
USE CAUTIONWHEN FOLDINGTHE EXERCISER.
CAUTION
5b.
6.
12”
Back
Crossbar Front
Crossbar
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SAFETY
Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult a physician or health
professional, who can assist you in planning a program appropriate for your age and
physical condition. This is especially important if you are over age 35 or have pre-existing
health problems.
Do not overexert yourself. Stop exercising immediately and consult your doctor if you
experience pain or tightness in your chest, irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, or if
you feel faint, nauseous, or dizzy.
This product is designed for home use only. It is not intended for commercial or
institutional use. Use only as instructed. Do not stand on the product.
Adult supervision is required at all times.
Keep fingers, loose clothing, and hair away from moving parts.
Inspect your exerciser before each use to ensure proper operation. Do not use this
equipment unless all moving parts are working properly.
The exerciser should be used on carpeted surfaces only.
Use only the accessory items recommended by the manufacturer.
To avoid serious injury, care should be taken at all times when getting on and off this or any
exercise equipment.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
INSPECT YOUR TOTAL GYM 1500 PRIOR TO EACH USE
Before using your Total Gym1500 for your workout session, be sure to make the
following inspection:
•Make sure the equipment is fully opened and sitting on a solid level surface with plenty
of clearance on all sides. Unit should be used on carpeted surfaces only.
•Make sure all the hitch pins and the height adjustment “C”pin are securely in place
and locked into position.
•Check that the pulley is attached securely to the hook on the front underside of the
glideboard.
•Check that the cables are traveling correctly in the groove of each pulley.
•Make sure the cable is securely fastened to each hand grip.
•Check that the wing accessory is installed correctly when in use.
•Make sure the glideboard is gliding smoothly along the frame.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
•Wipe down your Total Gym1500 on a regular basis using a clean cloth and alcohol or
alcohol-based products like Windex®or 409®. Do not leave towels or workout clothing
laying or hanging on the equipment.
•Periodically check the following parts for signs of fraying or other wear: the cable, the
pulleys, the wheels, the glideboard, the wing accessory and the frame. If a part needs
to be replaced, do not use the equipment until it is repaired.
•Never use a lubricant such as WD-40®or ArmorAll®to lubricate or clean the unit. Use
only 3-in-1®oil or machine oil to lubricate the axles of the wheel or pulley, not the roller
surface.
TO STORE YOUR TOTAL GYM 1500
Follow these easy steps to store your exerciser properly:
1. First, remove the wing accessory and leg pulley accessory.
2. Be sure the arm pulley cable is attached to the underside of the glideboard for folding.
3. Position one foot on back crossbar to keep the product from lifting off the floor. With
one hand on the rail, grasp the height adjustment “C”pin and pull it out from the height
adjustment column. Slowly lower the rails until they rest on the back crossbar.
4. Next, lower the height adjustment column all the way down until it rests on the
center rail.
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SET UP
NOTE: Hitch Pin/Spring-Loaded Pin Locations:
•One (1) large hitch pin is located in the Leg Pulley Accessory Kit and two (2) large hitch pins are
located in the Wing Accessory Kit.
IMPORTANT: Before using the Wing Accessory or the Leg PulleyAccessory, be sure the hitch
pins are securely inserted (see pages 8 and 10 of this manual for directions).
•One (1) Spring-Loaded Pin is locked into the base of the left rail by the height adjustment column.
IMPORTANT: To Prevent Injury –Be sure the spring-loaded pin is locked securely into place in
the left rail before using unit. This will prevent the height adjustment column from falling forward.
1. Pull the product out of the shipping box. Remove all packaging
materials, including tape and cardboard inserts, from your unit.
2. Lay product flat on the floor. Remove the wing accessory
from its packaging. Make sure you have plenty of space
on both ends of the product. Slide the glideboard all the
way towards the front crossbar.
3. Raise the exerciser up and spread the unit open
approximately 12 inches so that it rests firmly on
the front and back crossbars.
4. Place one hand on the edge of the frame and
begin to pull it out slowly until the frame is lying
flat on the floor. Be sure to support the frame
in the center to avoid having the product
drop suddenly onto the floor.
5. (a) Pull out the knob handle located at the left rail
to release spring-loaded pin. Continue to hold pin
out while performing the next step.
(b) Take hold of the vertical height adjustment
column and pull it up until it is upright. Release the
spring-loaded pin. You should hear it lock back into place.
Be sure the spring-loaded pin is locked into place before using your unit.
You will know the pin is locked into place when you can see the end
protrude through the inside of the rail bracket.
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CAUTION
KEEP HAIR, FINGERS, LOOSE CLOTHING, PETS, AND CHILDREN AWAY FROM HINGES
AND OTHER MOVING PARTSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. ALSO,TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY, BE SURE TO HAVETHE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT“C” PIN AND HITCH PINS AT
BASE OF RAILS LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE GETTING ONYOUR TOTAL GYM 1500.
WARNING
3.
12”
IMPORTANT
5a
4.
5b
Back
Crossbar Front
Crossbar
STARTING OUT
Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising on the Total Gym 1500.
Do not exercise barefoot. Check your exerciser before using to ensure that all the parts are in
place and working properly (see page 12 for details of the inspection process). Adult super-
vision is required at all times.
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level progresses, increase the incline
to increase the intensity and improve your muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at
a high intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. The Total Gym 1500 is as easy as
1-2-3 to use, so read on.
1. Important Things to Remember When Using the Total Gym 1500
•Always have control of the glideboard before getting on and off the exerciser.
•Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the exerciser. Only remove them
from the floor for the duration of the exercise.
•If you are using the handles, hold onto them as you get on and off the glideboard.
2. Exercising with the Handles Only
Grasp the handles which are attached to the cable and slide the glideboard to a posi-
tion in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when performing the desired exer-
cise (see the Exercise Booklet). Be sure to keep your feet on the floor until you are in
the correct position for the specific exercise. Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to
be off the floor, place your feet as specified in the instructions.
3. Exercising with the Wing Accessory Only
Slide the glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on
when performing the desired exercise (see the Exercise Booklet). Keep your feet on
the ground until you are in the correct position and feel comfortable. Then, place your
feet in the proper position and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises in the Exercise Booklet
included with your Total Gym 1500 to familiarize yourself with the movements. Use the lowest
incline level to start with—you can work up to a higher incline level in the weeks and months
to come.
For the specific Total Gym 1500 exercises and programs, study and follow the instruc-
tions in the Exercise Booklet included with your product.
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6. (a) Position one foot on back crossbar to keep
the product from lifting off the floor. With one
hand on either the right or left rail and the other
hand holding the height adjustment “C”pin,
slide the rails up along the height adjustment
column. Line up the hole to the first (lowest)
position on the height adjustment column.
(b) Insert height adjustment “C”pin
from the back as shown.
7. Push the pin down into its locked position (it should lay
flat against the height adjustment column).
Never sit on or exercise on the Total Gym 1500
without the height adjustment “C”pin securely
locked into place.
NOTE: The rails and glideboard can be raised to any desired level on the height adjustment
column depending upon your degree of fitness. Please note, however, that the rails cannot be
raised to the highest position on the height adjustment column when the leg pulley bracket is
attached to the column. See page 10 for instructions on how to install the leg pulley bracket.
Be sure you have plenty of free space around the exerciser so that performing on the Total
Gym 1500, as well as getting on and off, is convenient and safe.
Begin using the Total Gym 1500 at a low incline. As your fitness level increases, raise
the incline to increase the intensity of your workout and improve your muscle strength.
Each time you raise or lower the adjustment column, be sure you hold it to keep it from
dropping to the floor.
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6a.
6b.
FAILURE TO SECURELY LOCK THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT“C”PIN INTO
PLACE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
7.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LEG PULLEY ACCESSORY KIT
1. Connect the leg pulley bracket to the height adjustment column by
aligning bracket with the hole at the top of the column. (Be sure
bracket is right side up.) Insert large hitch pin through the hole to
secure bracket onto the height adjustment column.
2. Detach the arm pulley mechanism from the hook on the
underside of the glideboard.
3. Connect the O-ring (the one that is connected to the leg pulley
rope) to the hook on the underside of the glideboard.
4.Next, connect the D-ring/pulley combination of your leg pulley
accessory kit to the leg pulley bracket on the height adjustment
column. If rope appears to be twisted, take “D”ring off and turn
pulley around.
5.Attach the foot harness to one of your feet by placing your
foot in the harness so the sewn-in-ring is on the bottom of
your foot. Pull tightly on the belt so the harness is secure.
6.(a) Position yourself on the glideboard correctly for the
specific exercise you want to perform. See your
Exercise Booklet for specific exercises that utilize the
leg pulley accessory.
(b) While lying down on the glideboard, connect the clip on the
end of the rope to an O-ring on the harness attached to
your foot. Depending on the exercise you are performing,
connect the clip to the proper O-ring. Be sure to always
stabilize the glideboard when clipping the harness on or off.
Also, use caution when getting on or off the glideboard. You
are now ready to exercise using the leg pulley accessory.
(c) To disconnect the harness, unclip the rope from the O-ring on
the harness while lying down on the glideboard. Be sure to
stabilize glideboard when disconnecting foot harness.
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Foot Harness
Harness
Buckle
Clip
O-Ring (loose)
O-ring (sewn in)
O-Ring (loose)
5.
6b.
Leg Pulley Accessory Kit
Rope
Pulley/D-Ring
Assembly
O-ring
Hitch
Pin
Clip
Harness Leg Pulley Bracket
For use with leg pulley
accessory only.
1.
4.
OPERATE LEG PULLEY WITH CAUTION TO AVOID CONTACTWITH LEG PULLEY BRACKET.
WARNING

WING ACCESSORY
The wing accessory provided with your unit has been uniquely designed to serve several pur-
poses. It can be placed at the top or bottom of the exerciser and angled toward you or away
from you depending upon what is comfortable for you.
Two thick foam pads are provided with the wing accessory. They must be attached to the
wing (if not already) before exercising. To do this:
1. Simply wet each end of the straight crossbar of the wing with some soapy water.
2. Then, attach foam pads on the cross bar as shown
in Figure 1. Let dry before beginning to exercise
with the wing accessory.
Proper ways to use the wing accessory in accordance with
the exercises you wish to do:
PULL UPS
1. Locate the holes at the top of the right and left rails on the column end of the unit.
2. With the wing angled toward the glideboard, line up the brackets on the wing with the
desired position holes on the rails.
3. Insert the 2 large hitch pins through the holes on the
wing accessory brackets and the hole on the rails, as
shown in Figure 2.
4. You are now ready to perform pull up and chin up exercises
to work the arms, lats and back. See your Exercise Booklet
for specific exercises.
LEG PULL: CRUNCHES, LEGS AND SIT UPS
1. Locate the holes at the top of the right and left rails on the
column end of the unit.
2. With the wing angled away from the glideboard, line up the
brackets on the wing with the desired position holes on the
rails.
3. Insert the 2 large hitch pins through the holes on the
wing accessory brackets and the hole on the rails,
as shown in Figure 3.
4. You are now ready to perform leg pulls, crunches and sit up
exercises to work the abdominals, waist and legs. See your
Exercise Booklet for specific exercises.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
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FRONT PRESS
1. Locate the holes at the bottom of the right and left rails near
the front crossbar.
2. With the wing angled toward the glideboard, line up the
brackets on the wing with the desired position holes on
the rails.
3. Insert the 2 large hitch pins through the holes on the wing
accessory brackets and the hole on the rails, as shown
in Figure 4.
4. You are now ready to perform the front press which works the
upper chest and triceps. See your Exercise Booklet for specific exercises.
SQUATS
1. Locate the holes at the bottom of the right and left rails
near the front crossbar.
2. With the wing angled away from the glideboard, line up
the brackets on the wing with the desired position holes
on the rails.
3. Insert the 2 large hitch pins through the holes on the wing
accessory brackets and the hole on the rails, as shown
in Figure 5.
4. You are now ready to perform the front press which works the thighs and calves.
See your Exercise Booklet for specific exercises.
NOTE: When performing the squat exercises, be sure to position your hands
on the side of the glideboard, NOT along the bottom of the board in order to avoid
pinched fingers.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
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