Weider PRO 800 User manual

Model No. 831,150741
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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ........................................................... 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .............................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART ............................................................ 5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 6
USING THE WEIGHT BENCH ............................................................. 9
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................ 11
PART LIST ........................................................................... 14
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................ Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ........................................................ Back Cover
The decal shown at the right has
been applied to the weight bench.
If the decal is missing, or if it is
not legible, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.
until 7p.m. Central Time (exclud-
ing holidays), to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the
replacement decal in the location
shown.
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may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manual
and follow all warnings
and operating instruc-
tions prior to use.
• Do not allow children
on or around machine.
• Replace label if
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ThankyouforselectingtheWELDERePRO800
Weight Bench. The versatile WELDER" PRO 800
Weight Bench is designed to be used with your own
weight set (not included) to develop every major mus-
cle group of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely
figure, dramatic muscle size and strength, or a healthi-
er cardiovascular system, the WELDERe PRO 800 will
help you to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WELDER ®PRO 800 Weight Bench. If you
have additional questions, please caTlour toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through
Saturday, 7 a.m, until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod-
uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.150741. The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the weight bench
(see the front cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled,
Curl
Pad
Weight
Tube
Upright
Adjustment
Knob
Weight Rests
.Seat
Leg Lever
Backrest
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This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below
each part refers to the key number of the part. The second number refers to _e quantity needed for assembly.
Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes, If you cannot find a part in
the parts bags, check to see if it has been p_-assembled.
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MIO x81mm Bolt (35)--10
MIO x 72mm Bolt (40)---1
MIO x 65ram Bolt (18)--2
M6 Washer (25)---4
M8 Washer (38)--2
M8 x 58mm Bolt (39)--1
M6 x 38mm Screw (16)---4
M6 x16mm Screw (15)---6
M4 x 16mm Screw (34)--4.
Spacer (37)-1
MIO Washer (24)--4
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M8 Nylon Locknut (13)-1
M10 NylonLocknut (19)-14
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Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and Instructions:
•Place all parts of the weight bench in a cleared
area and remove the packing materials; do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly
is completed.
• Read each assembly step before you begin.
•For help identifying the small parts used in
assembly, use the PART IDENTIFICATION
CHART on the previous page. Note: Some
small parts may have been pre-attached for ship-
ping purposes. If a part is not in the parts bag,
check to see if it has been pre-attached.
• "13ghtenall parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure
that all parts are oriented as shown in the draw-
ings.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED)
ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
•Two (2) adjustable wrenches
•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.
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Before assembling this weight bench, make
sure that you have read and understand the
information in the box above.
The weight bench is designed to be used with
a mid-width weight set (not Included). To use
an Olympic weight set, an optional Olympic
expansion kit (model no. 831.150780) is avail-
able for purchase. If you have purchased the
Olympic expansion kit, use the Olympic Crossbar
in place of the standard Crossbar [3] in this step.
Attach the Crossbar (3) to each Upright Base (7)
with four M10 x 81mm Bolts (35), two Support
Plates (20), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (19).
Note the position of the waming decal and
make sure that the Upright Bases are oriented
exactly as shown.
Slide the Uprights (1) into the Upright Bases (7)
and secure them at the desired height with the
M10 x 67mm Adjustment Knobs (30).
Attach the Frame (2) to the Crossbar (3) with two
M10 x 81ram Bolts (35) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (19).
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3. 'Attach the Front Leg (8) to the Frame (2) with two
M10 x 65mm Bolts (18), two M10 Washers (24),
and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (19).
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Tap three 45mm Square Inner Caps (21) into the
ends of the Leg Lever (4) as shown.
Tap a 1" Round Inner Cap (23) into the indicated
end of the Weight Tube (41).
Insert the Weight Tube (41) intothe indicated hole
in the Leg Lever (4). Press a 1"Angle Cap (29)
onto the indicated end of the Weight Tube.
Note: If you purchased the optional olympic
expansion kit, attach the olympic sleeve to the
Weight Tube as shown in the accessory manu-
al.
Lubricate an M10 x 72ram Bolt (40). Attach the
Leg Lever (4) to the Front Leg (8) with the Bolt
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (19).
Attach the Spacer (37) to the Leg Lever (4) with
the M8 x58mm Bolt (39), two M8 Washers (38),
and an M8 Nylon Locknut (13). Note: The Spacer
will fit tightly Inside of the Leg Lever.
6. Press four 1" Square Inner Caps (12)into the indi-
cated ends of the Backrest Tubes (5, 42): Press
two 1" x 2" Inner Caps (36) into the ends ofthe
adjustment tubes.
With the wide end of the Backrest (6) positioned
as shown, attach the Backrest Tubes (5, 42) to
the Backrest with four M6 x 38mm Screws (16)
and four M6 Washers (25). Note: The Backrest
Tubes and Backrest must be oriented exactly
as shown.
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7. Lubricate the M10 x t78mm Bolt (17). Attach the
Backrest (6) to the Frame (2) with the Bolt, two
M10 Washers (24), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(19).
Secure the Backrest (6) to the Frame (2) with the
Adjustment Pin (32) through one of the three sets
of holes in the adjustment tubes. Secure the
Adjustment Pin with the Pin Ctip (14).
Make sure the Adjustment Pin (32) is com-
pletely inserted through both holes in the
adjustment tubes,
8. With the wide end of the Seat (11) positioned as
shown, attach the Seat to the brackets on the
Frame (2) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (15).
9. Attach the Curl Pad (27) to the Curl Post (26) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (15).
10. Slide the Curl Post (26) into the Front Leg (8).
Align one of the adjustmeht holes ir'nthe Curl Post
with the adjustment hole in the Front Leg. Rghten
the M10 x 48mm Adjustmer_t Knob (33) into the
adjustment hole in the Front Leg. Make sure that
you fully tighten the Adjustment Knob.
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11. Tap two 3/4" Round Inner Caps (9) into each Pad
Tube (10). Insert the Pad Tubes into the holes in
the Leg Lever (4) and the Front Leg (8). Slide two
Foam Pads (22) onto each Pad Tube.
12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened
before you use the weight bench. The use of
all remaining parts will be explained in USING
THE WEIGHT BENCH, beginning below.
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The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included). The steps below explain how
the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for important exercise information
and refer to the accompanying exercise poster to see the correct form for several exercises. Refer also to the
exercise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises.
Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. The
weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.
ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE LEG LEVER
To use the Leg Lever (4), slide the desired weights
(net included) onto the Weight Tube (41).
Note: If you purchased the optional olympic expan-
sion kit, attach the olympic sleeve to the weight
tube as shown in the accessory manual.
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REMOVING THE PAD TuBE AND PADS
To do leg curl exercises, the indicated Pad Tube (10)
and Foam Pads (22) must be removed from the
weight bench. To do this, slide one of the Foam Pads
off the Pad Tube, then pull the Pad Tube out of the
holes.
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A'FTAC_ING THE CURL POST
Note: When the Curl Post (26) is not in use, the
45mm Square Inner Cap (21) should be inserted
into the Front Leg (8).
For some exercises, the Curl Post (26) must be
attached to the weight bench.
Slide the Curl Post (26) into the Front Leg (8). Align
one of the adjustment holes in the Curl Post with the
adjustment hole in the Front Leg. Tighten the M10 x
48mm Adjustment Knob (33) into the adjustment hole
in the Front Leg. Make sure that you fully tighten
the Adjustment Knob.
ADJUSTING THE UPRIGHTS
The Uprights (1) can be adjusted to five heights to
accommodate different exercises. To adjust the
height, remove the M10 x 67mm Adjustment Knobs
(30) from both Uprights and Upright Bases (7). Slide
the Uprights to the desired position and re-insert the
Adjustment Knobs.
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (6) can be used tn either a decline posi-
tion, a level position or two incline positions. To adjust
the Backrest to the decline position, remove the
Adjustment Pin (32) and lower the Backrest until it
rests directly on the Crossbar (3). Re-insert the
Adjustment Pin.
To adjust the Backrest (6) to the level position, insert
the Adjustment Pin (32) through the top set of holes.
Secure the Adjustment Pin with the Pin Clip (14).
To adjust the Backrest (6) to an incline-position, insert
the Adjustment Pin (32) as shown through one of the
lower two sets of holes in the backrest adjustment
tubes. Slide the Adjustment Pin completely through
both holes in the adjustment tubes.
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Adjustment Tubes
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