Weider 2980 X User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACE ENT ..............................................................2
IPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
PARTIDENTIFICATIONCHART ..............................................................5
ASSE BLY ...............................................................................6
ADJUST ENT ...........................................................................18
WEIGHTRESISTANCECHART..............................................................20
CABLEDIAGRA .........................................................................21
AINTENANCE ..........................................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................25
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LI ITEDWARRANTY..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight system before using your weight sys-
tem. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight system are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. Your weight system is intended for home
use only. Do not use your weight system in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Use your weight system only on a level sur-
face. Cover the floor beneath the weight sys-
tem to protect the floor.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your weight system at all times.
7. Your weight system should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your weight sys-
tem. Always wear athletic shoes for foot pro-
tection while exercising.
9. eep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
10. Always secure the weight stack with the lock
pin and lock after exercising to prevent
unauthorized use of the weight system (see
LOC ING THE WEIGHT STAC on page 20).
11. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul-
leys at all times. If the cables bind while you
are exercising, stop immediately and make
sure that the cables are on the pulleys.
12. Always stand on the foot plate while per-
forming an exercise that could cause the
weight system to tip.
13. Never release the arms, leg lever, lat bar, or
handle strap while weights are raised; the
weights will fall with great force.
14. Always disconnect the lat bar from the
weight system before performing an exer-
cise that does not require the lat bar.
15. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
16. Use your weight system only as described in
this manual.

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High Pulley Station
Low Pulley Station
Right Side
Left Side
Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are determined
relative to a person sitting on the seat; they do not corre-
spond to right and left on the drawings in the manual.
Backrest
Weights
Leg Lever
Foot Plate
Seat
Curl Pad
Arm
Arm Pin
Leg Lever Pin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSE BLED DI ENSIONS:
Height: 6 ft. 4 in. (193 cm)
Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (94 cm)
Depth: 5 ft. 5 in. (165 cm)
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®2980 X
weight system. The 2980 X weight system offers a
selection of weight stations designed to develop every
major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is
to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size and
strength, or improve your cardiovascular system, the
weight system will help you to achieve the specific
results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the weight system. If you have questions
after reading this manual, please see the front cover
of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
model number and serial number before contacting
us. The model number and the location of the serial
number decal are shown on the front cover of this
manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

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M6 Washer (80)
M8 Washer (59)
M4 Washer
(33)
M10 x 70mm Bolt (72)
M10 x 46mm Bolt (81)
M10 x 63mm Bolt (75)
M10 x 67mm Bolt (71)
M10 x 85mm Bolt (67)
M10 x 25mm Button Screw (77)
M10 x 155mm Bolt (74)
M8 x 65mm Bolt (68)
M8 x 22mm Shoulder Bolt (65)
M6 x 63mm Screw (70)
M6 x 16mm Screw (62)
M4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screw (69)
M10 x 77mm Bolt (79)
M10 x 51mm Bolt (66)
M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolt (64)
M10 Washer (57)
M12 Nut (82)
Large Washer (78)
M10 Locknut (56)
M8 Locknut (58)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw-
ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: If a part is not in the
hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.

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ASSEMBLY
The Four Stages of the Assembly Process
Frame Assembly—You will begin by assem-
bling the base and the uprights that form the
skeleton of the weight system.
Arm Assembly—During this stage you will
assemble the arms and the leg lever.
Cable Assembly—During this stage you will
attach the cables and pulleys that connect the
arms to the weights.
Seat Assembly—During the final stage you will
assemble the seat and the backrest.
To make assembly easier, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Assembly requires two persons.
• Because of its weight and size, the weight system
should be assembled in the location where it will
be used. ake sure that there is enough clear-
ance to walk around the weight system as you
assemble it.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
• The following tools (not included) may be required
for assembly:
two adjustable wrenches
one rubber mallet
one standard screwdriver
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly may be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.

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2. Orient the two Weight Guides (21) as shown, so
the indicated holes are closer to the lower ends.
Attach the Weight Guides and the Stabilizer (2)
to the Base (1) with two 10 x 67mm Bolts
(71), two 10 Washers (57), and two 10
Nylon Locknuts (56). Fully tighten the Nylon
Locknuts.
Attach the Upright (3) to the Base (1) with the
two indicated 8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (64)
and two 8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tight-
en the Nylon Locknuts yet.
1.
Insert four 8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (64) up
through the Base (1). Note: It may be helpful
to place a piece of tape over the bolt heads
to hold them in place.
Frame Assembly
64
56
58
3
1
58 71
71 2
57
57
21
Holes
21
2
1
64
64
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 6 before you begin.

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3. Attach the Front Leg (7) to the Base (1) with the
two 8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (64) and two 8
Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the Nylon
Locknuts yet.
Attach the Leg Bumper (60) to the Front Leg (7)
with an 4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screw (69)
and an 4 Washer (33). Make sure that the
end of the Leg Bumper is pointing upward.
4. Attach the Seat Frame (6) to the Upright (3)
with two 8 x 65mm Bolts (68), two 8
Washers (59), and two 8 Nylon Locknuts (58).
Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Seat Frame (6) to the Front Leg
(7) in the same way.
5. Slide the two Weight Bumpers (27) onto the
Weight Guides (21). Orient the six Weights (22)
with the pin holes on the bottom as shown.
Slide the Weights onto the Weight Guides.
Insert the Weight Selector Cap (23) into the
Weight Selector (24). Insert the Weight Selector
into the six Weights (22). Make sure that the
pin on the Weight Selector is oriented as
shown.
Apply some of the included grease to the indi-
cated holes in the Top Weight (25). Slide the
Top Weight onto the Weight Guides (21).
25
21 21
22
27
23
24
Pin
Pin
Hole
Grease
5
6
68
68
68
59
59
59
59
3
7
58
58
58
68
4
64
58
58
69
33
Upward
60
7
1
3

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6. Orient the Top Frame (4) with the welded sup-
port on the bottom.
Attach the Top Frame (4) to the Upright (3) with
two 8 x 65mm Bolts (68), two 8 Washers
(59), and two 8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Top Frame (4) between the Weight
Guides (21) with an 10 x 155mm Bolt (74),
two 10 Washers (57), two 19mm Spacers
(76), and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56).
See steps 2–4, and 6. Tighten the 8 Nylon
Locknuts (58).
7. Grease an 10 x 77mm Bolt (79). Orient the
Leg Lever (8) with the welded support on the
side shown. Attach the Leg Lever to the Front
Leg (7) with the Bolt and an 10 Nylon Locknut
(56). Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut;
the Leg Lever must pivot easily.
8. Grease an 10 x 77mm Bolt (79). Attach the
Pivot Frame (5) to the Top Frame (4) with the
Bolt and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Do not
overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Pivot
Frame must pivot easily.
Attach the two Arm Pins (40) to the Pivot Frame
(5) with two 4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screws
(69). Insert the Arm Pins into the two holes in
the Upright (3).
Arm Assembly
Grease
Holes
5
56 79
69
69
3
40
40
4
8
56
79
Grease
Welded
Support
7
8
7
4
Welded
Support
3
58
56 74
21
21
59
57
57
59 76
76
68
58
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9. Grease an 10 x 51mm Bolt (66). Attach a
Cable Pivot (39) to the Left Arm (10) with the
Bolt and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Do not
overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Cable
Pivot must pivot easily.
Wet the inside of a Large Foam Pad (42) with
soapy water. Slide the Large Foam Pad onto
the Left Arm (10).
Attach a Handle (11) to the Left Arm (10) with
two 10 x 25mm Button Screws (77) and two
10 Washers (57).
Assemble the Right Arm (9) in the same way.
11. See the CABLE DIAGRAM on page 21 to
identify and route the cables.
Identify the Arm Cable (54). Grease an 8 x
22mm Shoulder Bolt (65). Attach the Cable to
the indicated Cable Pivot (39) with the Shoulder
Bolt and an 8 Nylon Locknut (58). Make sure
that the cable end can pivot easily on the
Shoulder Bolt.
10. Grease an 10 x 85mm Bolt (67) and two Arm
Bushings (44). Attach the Right Arm (9) to the
Pivot Frame (5) with the Bolt, two 10 Washers
(57), the two Arm Bushings, and an 10 Nylon
Locknut (56). Do not overtighten the Nylon
Locknut; the Right Arm must pivot easily.
Attach the Left Arm (10) to the Pivot Frame
(5) in the same way.
Cable Assembly
58
65
54
39
Grease
11
10
9
44
56
57
57
5
67
44
Grease
Grease
10
11
10
39
57
77
57
66
56
9
42
Grease
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12. Route the Arm Cable (54) over a V-pulley (46).
Attach the V-pulley, a Large Cable Trap (50),
two Full Guards (41), and an 10 Washer (57)
to the Upright (3) with an 10 x 63mm Bolt (75)
and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Make sure
that the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the
Cable in the groove of the V-pulley.
14. Route the Arm Cable (54) over a V-pulley (46).
Attach the V-pulley, a Large Cable Trap (50),
two Full Guards (41), and an 10 Washer (57)
to the Upright (3) with an 10 x 63mm Bolt (75)
and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Make sure
that the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the
Cable in the groove of the V-pulley.
13. Route the Arm Cable (54) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Double U-bracket (63) with an 10 x
46mm Bolt (81) and an 10 Nylon Locknut
(56). Make sure that the Half Guards are on
the outside of the U-bracket as shown.
56
3
57
46
50
41
75
54
41
14
48
43
43
63
81
56
54
13
56
3
57 46 50 41
75
54
41
12

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15. Grease an 8 x 22mm Shoulder Bolt (65).
Attach the Arm Cable (54) to the indicated
Cable Pivot (39) with the Shoulder Bolt and an
8 Nylon Locknut (58). Make sure that the
cable end can pivot easily on the Shoulder
Bolt.
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16. Identify the Low Cable (53). Route the Cable
through the Leg Lever (8) and the Front Leg (7).
Attach a 90mm Pulley (48) inside the Leg Lever
(8), over the Low Cable (53), with an 10 x
67mm Bolt (71), two 10 Washers (57), two
12mm Spacers (52), and an 10 Nylon Locknut
(56).
8
7
53
52
52
57
57
48
71
56
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17. Attach a 90mm Pulley (48) inside the Front Leg
(7), over the Low Cable (53), with an 10 x
67mm Bolt (71), two 10 Washers (57), two
12mm Spacers (52), and an 10 Nylon Locknut
(56).
56
753
52
52
57
57
48
71
17
65
Grease 54 39 58

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18. Route the Low Cable (53) under a 90mm Pulley
(48) and through the Upright (3). Attach the
Pulley inside the Upright with an 10 x 67mm
Bolt (71), two 10 Washers (57), two 12mm
Spacers (52), and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56).
19. Route the Low Cable (53) over a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Double U-bracket (63) with an 10 x
46mm Bolt (81) and an 10 Nylon Locknut
(56). Make sure that the Half Guards are on
the outside of the U-bracket as shown.
53
43
19
56
3
53
52
52
57
57
48
71
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20. Route the Low Cable (53) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Base (1) with an 10 x 46mm Bolt (81)
and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Make sure
that the Half Guards are on the outside of
the bracket as shown.
53
43
1
43
81
56
48
20
63
43
81
48
56

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22. Identify the High Cable (55). Route the Cable
up through the Top Frame (4) and over a 90mm
Pulley (48). Attach the Pulley inside the Top
Frame with an 10 x 67mm Bolt (71), two 10
Washers (57), two 12mm Spacers (52), and an
10 Nylon Locknut (56).
23. Route the High Cable (55) over a 90mm Thin
Pulley (47) and down through the Top Frame
(4). Attach the Thin Pulley inside the Top Frame
with an 10 x 67mm Bolt (71), an 10 Washer
(57), and an 11mm Spacer (49). Make sure
that the Thin Pulley does not fall out of the
Top Frame while you complete steps 24 and
26.
21. Attach the Low Cable (53) to the U-bracket (45)
with an 8 Washer (59) and an 8 Nylon
Locknut (58). See the inset drawing. Do not
overtighten the Nylon Locknut; it should be
threaded onto the end of the Cable so that
only two threads are showing above the
Nylon Locknut.
4
55
49
57
47
71
23
56
4
55
52 52
57
57
48
22
58
45
59
53
21
24. Wrap the High Cable (55) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley, a Cable Trap (51), and
two Half Guards (43) at the upper hole in the U-
bracket (45) with an 10 x 51mm Bolt (66) and
an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Make sure that
the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable
in the groove of the Pulley and that the Half
Guards are on the outside of the U-bracket.
66
51
56 48
55
43
43
45
24
71
53
45
58

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26. Route the High Cable (55) over a 90mm Pulley
(48) and down through the Top Frame (4).
Attach the Pulley inside the Top Frame with an
10 x 67mm Bolt (71), two 10 Washers (57),
two 12mm Spacers (52), and an 10 Nylon
Locknut (56).
25. Route the High Cable (55) up through the Top
Frame (4) and over a 90mm Thin Pulley (47).
Attach the Pulley inside the Top Frame with the
10 x 67mm Bolt (71) used in step 23, an
11mm Spacer (49), an 10 Washer (57), and
an 10 Nylon Locknut (56).
71
55
52
52
48
57
457
56
26
55
47
71
4
49
57
56
25
55
82
78
24
27
27. Completely thread an 12 Nut (82) onto the
High Cable (55). Place a Large Washer (78) on
top of the Weight Selector (24).
Tighten the High Cable (55) into the Weight
Selector (24) until all the slack is removed from
the cables. Tighten the 12 Nut (82) against
the Large Washer (78).

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28. Attach the Backrest (16) to the Upright (3) with
two 6 x 63mm Screws (70) and two 6
Washers (80).
29. Attach the Seat (15) to the Seat Frame (6) with
four 6 x 16mm Screws (62) as shown.
Seat Assembly
15
62
6
29
70
70
80
80
3
28
30. Attach the Lock Plate (73) to the Front Leg (7)
with an 10 x 70mm Bolt (72), an 10 Washer
(57), and an 10 Nylon Locknut (56). Do not
overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Lock
Plate must pivot easily.
Attach the Leg Lever Pin (38) to the Front Leg
(7) with an 4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screw (69).
Insert the Leg Lever Pin through the Leg Lever
(8) and the Lock Plate (73).
56 57
69
38 72
8
30
16
73
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32. Attach the Curl Pad (14) to the Curl Post (13)
with two 6 x 16mm Screws (62).
33. ake sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUST ENT, beginning on page 18.
Before using the weight system, pull each cable a few times to make sure that the cables move smoothly
around the pulleys. If one of the cables does not move smoothly, find and correct the problem. IMPORTANT:
If the cables are not properly installed, they may be damaged when heavy weight is used. See the
CABLE DIAGRAM on page 21 for proper cable routing. If there is any slack in the cables, you will
need to remove the slack by tightening the cables. See MAINTENANCE on page 22.
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13
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31. Insert the Pad Tube (29) into the Front Leg (7).
Slide two Small Foam Pads (28) onto the ends
of the Pad Tube.
Slide two Small Foam Pads (28) onto the Leg
Lever (8).
29
8
28
7
28
28
31
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This section explains how to adjust the weight system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 23 for impor-
tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise.
ake sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immedi-
ately. The weight system can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use sol-
vents.
ADJUSTMENT
26
22
25
37
37
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES TO A PULLEY
STATION
Attach the Lat Bar (35) to the High Cable (55) at the
high pulley station with a Cable Clip (37). For some
exercises, the Chain (19) should be attached
between the Lat Bar and the Cable with two Cable
Clips. Adjust the length of the Chain between
the Lat Bar and the Cable so that the Lat Bar is
in the correct starting position for the exercise
to be performed.
The Lat Bar (35) or the Handle Strap (not shown)
can be attached at either pulley station in the same
way. Always engage the Lock Plate (not shown)
before using the low pulley station (see USING
THE LOCK LEVER on page 19).
35
55
CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING
To change the setting of the weight stack, insert the
Weight Pin (26) under the desired Weight (22).
Insert the Weight Pin so that the bent end touches
the weight stack. Turn the bent end down. Note: Do
not use the Top Weight (25) by itself.
Note: Due to the cables and pulleys, the amount
of resistance at each exercise station may vary
from the weight setting. Use the WEIGHT
RESISTANCE CHART on page 20 to find the
approximate amount of resistance for each
weight station.

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USING THE LOC LEVER
Before using the low pulley station, engage the Leg
Lever Pin (38) into the Leg Lever (8) and the Lock
Plate (73).
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ARM CONVERSION
To use the Arms (9, 10) as butterfly arms, insert the
Arm Pins (40) into the holes in the Upright (3) and
the Pivot Frame (5) as shown.
To use the Arms (9, 10) as press arms, insert the
Arm Pins (40) into the holes in the Pivot Frame (5)
and the Arms.
40
3
9
Holes
13 61
14
7
30
USING THE CURL PAD
To use the Curl Pad (14), remove the 50mm Round
Inner Cap (30) from the Front Leg (7). Insert the
Curl Post (13) into the Front Leg and secure it in
place with the Curl Knob (61).
Before performing an exercise that does not require
the Curl Pad (14), remove the Curl Pad and press
the 50mm Round Inner Cap (30) into the Front Leg
(7). Store the Curl Pad away from the weight sys-
tem.
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LOC ING THE WEIGHT STAC
Lock the weight stack by inserting the Lock Pin (18)
through a Weight Guide (21) and securing the Lock
(17) onto the Lock Pin. 21
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WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART
The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each exercise station. The numbers in the left col-
umn refer to the 12.5-lb. weights. Note: The weight resistance shown for the butterfly arm station is for
each arm. The actual resistance at each station may vary due to differences in individual weights as well
as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides.
Note: 1 lb. = 0.45 kg
WEIGHT
Top
1
2
3
4
5
6
HIGH
PULLEY
(lbs.)
11
26
42
61
70
86
101
BUTTERFLY
ARM
(lbs.)
16
22
30
41
51
63
82
PRESS ARM
(lbs.)
27
44
62
97
127
144
173
LEG LEVER
(lbs.)
27
57
85
111
159
182
214
LOW
PULLEY
(lbs.)
26
55
86
119
148
163
187