Weider 8510 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: a PART IDENTIFICATION CHART is attached to the center of this manual. Remove the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART before beginning assembly.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON) warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and
material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur-
chase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. ICON's obligation under this warranty is lim-
ited to replacing or repairing, at ICON's option, the product at one of its authorized service centers. All
products for which warranty claim is made must be received by ICON at one of its authorized service cen-
ters with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid, accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase.
All returns must be pre-authorized by ICON. This warranty does not extend to any product or damage to
a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage or
repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center or for products used for commercial or rental
purposes. No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is authorized by ICON.
ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in con-
nection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss
of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other
consequential damages of whatsoever nature. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.
The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth
herein. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Accordingly, the above
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., 1500 S. 1000 W., LOGAN, UT 84321-9813

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1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the home gym system are
adequately informed of all precautions.
2. Read all instructions in this manual and in
the accompanying literature before using the
home gym system.
3. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down.
4. Use the home gym system only on a level
surface. Cover the floor or carpet beneath
the home gym system for protection.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts often. Replace
any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep small children and pets away from the
home gym system at all times.
7. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
9. Always stand on a foot plate when perform-
ing an exercise that could cause the home
gym system to tip.
10. Never release the press arm, butterfly arms,
leg lever, lat bar, or nylon strap while weights
are raised. The weights will fall with great
force.
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 all of the pulleys.
12. Always disconnect the lat bar from the home
gym system when performing an exercise
that does not use the lat bar.
13. The home gym system is intended for home
use only. Do not use the home gym system in
any commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before
using the home gym system.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all
instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage
sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 76 in.
Width: 38 in.
Length: 53 in.
Foot Plate
Low Pulley Station
High Pulley Station
Lat Bar
Leg Lever
Butterfly Arms
Press Arm
Weight Stack
Seat
Backrest
Weight Pin
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER¨8510
Home Gym System. The WEIDER¨8510 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
WEIDER¨8510 will help you to achieve the specific
results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER¨8510 Home Gym System. If you
have additional questions, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-800-225-0653,
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
WESY85101. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the WEIDER¨8510 (see the front
cover of this owner's manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

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ASSEMBLY
1
56
High Side of
Bracket
3
5
51
51 14
1
27
4
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
¥Place all parts of the home gym system in a
cleared area and remove the packing materials;
do not dispose of the packing materials until
assembly is completed.
¥ The assembly is divided into four stages: 1)
frame assembly, 2) press and butterfly arm
assembly, 3) cable and pulley assembly, and 4)
seat and backrest assembly. The hardware for
each stage is packaged separately.
¥ Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open
that parts bag.
¥For help identifying the small parts used in
assembly, use the PART IDENTIFICATION
CHART located in the center of this manual.
Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts
bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.
¥As you assemble the home gym system, be sure
that all parts are oriented as shown in the
drawings.
¥Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE
REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
¥ Two (2) adjustable wrenches
¥ One (1) standard screwdriver
¥ One (1) phillips screwdriver
¥ One (1) rubber mallet
¥ Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water will also be needed.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
1. Before beginning assembly, be sure that
you have read and understand the infor-
mation in the box above.
Press a 2Ó Square Outer Cap (51) onto each
end of the Stabilizer (5). Press a 2Ó Square
Inner Cap (27) into the end of the Base (4).
Insert two 5/16Ó x 2 3/4Ó Carriage Bolts (14)
up through the Stabilizer (5). Insert two 5/16Ó
x 2 1/2Ó Carriage Bolts (1) up through the
Base (4).
Slide the indicated end of the Base (4) onto
the 5/16Ó x 2 3/4Ó Carriage Bolts (14) in the
Stabilizer (5). Slide the Rear Upright (56)
onto the Carriage Bolts. Hand tighten a 5/16Ó
Nylon Locknut (3) onto each Carriage Bolt.
The high side of the bracket on the Rear
Upright must be on the side shown. Do
not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
FRAME ASSEMBLY

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FRAME ASSEMBLY
2. Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the 5/16Ó x
2 1/2Ó Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4).
Hand tighten a 5/16Ó Nylon Locknut (3) onto
each Carriage Bolt. Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
Press a 1Ó Square Inner Cap (65) into the
Front Upright (42).
3. Press a 2Ó Square Inner Cap (27) into each
end of the Top Frame (55). Press a 1 3/4Ó
Square Inner Cap (44) into each end of the
crossbar on the Top Frame. Press two 1Ó
Round Inner Caps (49) into the top of the
crossbar.
Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright
(42) and the Rear Upright (56) with four 5/16Ó
x 2 3/4Ó Bolts (11), four 5/16Ó Flat Washers
(8), and four 5/16Ó Nylon Locknuts (3).
Tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1
through 3.
4. Set two Weight Bumpers (19) onto the brack-
et on the Base (4) as shown.
Stack six Weights (25) on the Weight
Bumpers (19). Be sure that all of the Weights
are turned so the pin grooves are on the
same side. Be careful not to tip the stack
of Weights.
4
2
3
42
65
3
1
4
11 11
49
8
44
44
27
27
55
56 42
3
Crossbar
25
Pin Groove
19
4ÑBracket
3
8

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FRAME ASSEMBLYARM ASSEMBLY
5. Press the Weight Tube Bumper (64) into the
end of the Weight Tube (63). Insert the
Weight Tube into the stack of Weights (25).
Be sure that the pins on the Weight Tube are
resting in the pin grooves in the upper
Weight.
Lubricate the insides of the holes in the Top
Weight (76). Set the Top Weight onto the
stack of Weights (25).
Insert both Weight Guides (62) into the stack
of Weights (25). Be sure that the holes in
the Weight Guides are at the top, as
shown.
6. Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides
(62) to the Top Frame (55) with the 5/16Ó x 6Ó
Bolt (60), two 1/2Ó x 3/4Ó Spacers (61), and a
Nylon Locknut (3).
Be sure that the Pulley Bracket (20) is in
front of the right Weight Guide (62) as
shown.
7. Press a 1Ó x 7/8Ó Plastic Bushing (75) onto
each welded spacer on the Press Frame (17).
Slide the Press Frame into place on the Base
(4). Note: This will be a tight fit. The
Plastic Bushings should fit onto each end
of the indicated tube in the Base. Be sure
that the pulleys are on the indicated side.
Lubricate the 3/8Ó x 8Ó Bolt (59). Attach the
Press Frame (17) to the Base (4) with the
3/8Ó x 8Ó Bolt and a 3/8Ó Nylon Locknut (21).
7
5
6
55
76
63
64
25
62
Lubricate
60 20
62
3
4ÑTube
Welded
Spacers
17
Lubricate
59
Pulleys
21
75
61
Holes

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ARM ASSEMBLY
8. Press a 1 3/4Ó Square Inner Cap (44) into the
top of a Press Arm (46). Press a 1Ó Round
Inner Cap (49) into each end of the handle on
the Press Arm. Attach the Press Arm to one
side of the Press Frame (17) with two 5/16Ó x
2 1/2Ó Bolts (22) and two 5/16Ó Nylon
Locknuts (3).
Assemble the other Press Arm (46) in the
same manner.
9. Identify the Right Arm (48) and the Left Arm
(47). Note the position of the welded bracket
on each Arm. Arm identification is very
important for step 10.
Note: The ÒVÓ-Pulleys (6), Long Cable Traps
(50), 3/8Ó x 2 1/2Ó Bolts (7), and 3/8Ó Nylon
Locknuts (21) are pre-attached. These have
been shown disassembled for easy part iden-
tification.
10. Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame (55).
Slide the Right Arm (48) onto the right axle.
Note: Be careful not to confuse the Right
Arm with the Left Arm (47); refer to step 9
to identify the Right Arm. Be sure that the
upper end of the Right Arm is behind the
indicated bracket on the Top Frame (55).
Tap two 1Ó Retainers (69) and a 1Ó Round
Cover Cap (70) onto the right axle. Be sure
that the teeth on the Retainers bend
toward the Cover Cap, as shown in the
inset drawing.
Attach the Left Arm (47) in the same manner.
Press 1 3/4Ó Square Inner Caps (44) into the
lower ends of the Right and Left Arms (47,
48). Wet the lower end of each Arm with
soapy water. Slide a 10Ó Pad (45) onto the
lower end of each Arm.
10
50
50
46
3
22
46
49
49
44
17
7
44
49
Bracket
Lubricate Axle
45
47
55
48
45
44
69
70
6
6
48
47
Welded
Brackets
21
8
9
69
55
70

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CABLE ASSEMBLY
11. During steps 11 through 25, refer to the
CABLE DIAGRAM on page 20 of this manual
to verify proper cable routing. Before begin-
ning this section, identify the Long Cable (23)
and the Short Cable (58) by comparing the
lengths and ends of the cables.
IMPORTANT: While assembling the cables,
do not overtighten the bolts and nuts
securing the pulleys. The pulleys must be
able to turn freely.
12. Locate the Long Cable (23). Route the Long
Cable around the indicated 3 1/2Ó Pulley (15)
attached to the Top Frame (55). Be sure that
the end of the Cable with the ball is on the
indicated side of the Pulley and that the
Cable is between the Pulley and the hook.
Tighten the 3/8Ó x 3 3/4Ó Bolt (71) and the 3/8Ó
Nylon Locknut (not shown).
13. Wrap the Long Cable (23) around a ÒVÓ-Pulley
(6). Attach the ÒVÓ-Pulley and a Long Cable
Trap (50) to the indicated bracket on the
Front Upright (42) with a 3/8Ó x 2 1/2Ó Bolt (7)
and a 3/8Ó Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that
the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold
the Cable in place.
14. Route the Long Cable (23) around the ÒVÓ-
Pulley (6) on the Left Arm (47). Be sure that
the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley
and that the Long Cable Trap (50) is posi-
tioned to hold the Cable in place. Tighten
the 3/8Ó x 2 1/2Ó Bolt (7) and the 3/8Ó Nylon
Locknut (not shown).
14
11
12
13
58
23
55
71
Hook
Ball
15
50
23
7
47
23
7
21
650
23
6
42

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15. Route the Long Cable (23) around the ÒVÓ-
Pulley (6) on the Right Arm (48). Be sure
that the Cable is in the groove of the ÒVÓ-
Pulley and that the Long Cable Trap (50) is
turned to hold the Cable in place. Tighten
the 3/8Ó x 2 1/2Ó Bolt (7) and the 3/8Ó Nylon
Locknut (not shown).
16. Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2Ó
Pulley (15) attached to the Pulley Bracket
(20). Be sure that the Cable is in the
groove of the Pulley and that the Cable
Trap (66) is turned to hold the Cable in
place. Tighten the 3/8Ó x 2Ó Bolt (12) and the
3/8Ó Nylon Locknut (not shown).
Be sure that the 5/16Ó x 5Ó Bolt (68) is proper-
ly tightened and that the Pulley Bracket (20)
can move freely.
17. See the inset drawing. Attach a 3 1/2Ó Pulley
(15) and a Cable Trap (66) to the indicated
hole in the Long ÒUÓ-Bracket (57) with a 3/8Ó x
2Ó Bolt (12) and a 3/8Ó Nylon Locknut (21). Be
sure that the Cable Trap is inside the ÒUÓ-
Bracket. Note: This may come pre-assem-
bled.
Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2Ó
Pulley (15) and through the Long ÒUÓ-Bracket
(57). Be sure that the Cable is in the
groove of the Pulley and that the Cable
and Pulley move smoothly.
18. Note: The Pulley (15) in this drawing is
pre-assembled. It is shown disassembled
for easy part identification.
Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2Ó
Pulley (15) attached to the bracket on the Top
Frame (55). Tighten the 3/8Ó x 2Ó Bolt (12)
and the 3/8Ó Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that
the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley
and that the Cable and Pulley move
smoothly.
18
15
16
17
CABLE ASSEMBLY
48
50 76
23
66
15
12
20
68
23
21
12
15
23
57
66
12
15
23
Bracket
55
21
23