Weider Viper 2000 User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PARTS LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached at the centre
of this manual. Remove them before beginning assembly.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using
the home gym system
1 Read all instructions in this user's manual
and in the accompanying literature before
using the weight system
2 Use the weight system only on a level sur-
face Cover the floor beneath the weight sys-
tem for protection
3 Inspect and tighten all parts each time you
use the weight system Replace any worn
parts immediately
4 Keep children under 12 away from the weight
system at all times
5 Inspect all cables before each use Make sure
that the cables remain on the pulleys at all
times If the cables bind whilst you are exer-
cising, stop immediately and make sure that
the cables are on all of the pulleys Replace
all cables every two years
6 Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts
7 Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection
8 Never release the press arms, leg lever, lat
bar or nylon strap whilst weights are raised
The weights will fall with great force
9 Always stand on a foot plate when performing
an exercise that could cause the weight sys-
tem to tip
10 Always disconnect the lat bar from the weight
system when performing an exercise that
does not use the lat bar
11 The resistance cylinders become very hot
during use Allow the cylinders to cool before
touching them
12 If you feel pain or dizziness at any time whilst
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down
13 The weight system is intended for in-home
use only Do not use this treadmill in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting
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: 75 1/2 in.
Width: 55 3/ in.
Length: 72 in.
Foot Plate
Low Pulley Station
High Pulley Station
Lat Bar
Leg Lever
Arms
Stepper
Weight Stack
Backrest
Resistance Cylinders
VKR Arms
Weight Pin
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®VIPER
2000. The VIPER 2000 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 VIPER 2000
will help you to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER®VIPER 2000 If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department. To help us assist you, please note the
product model number and serial number before call-
ing. The model number is WESY60 00. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the
VIPER 2000 (see the front cover of this user's manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.

ASSEMBLY
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1
2
88
82
Bracket
Low Side
1
88
5
3
8
3
11
86
8
11
3
20
127
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Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Place all parts of the VIPER 2000 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 located in the centre of this manual
Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
attached for shipping purposes. If a part is not in
the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-
attached.
•As you assemble the VIPER 2000, 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 spanners
• 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 you begin, make sure that you have
carefully read the instructions at the top of
this page
Press a 2” Inner Cap (27) into the Base ( ).
Attach the Pulley Plate (20) to the Base ( ) with
two 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Bolts (11), two 5/16” Flat
Washers (8), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).
Insert the two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) up
through the Base ( ).
2. Press the two 2” Outer Caps (88) onto the
Stabiliser (5).
Insert two 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Carriage Bolts (1 ) and
one 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (1) up through
the Stabiliser (5). Slide the end of the Base ( )
and the Rear Upright (82) onto the two 5/16” x
2 3/ ” Carriage Bolts (1 ). Make sure that the
Rear Upright is turned as shown Thread 5/16”
Nylon Locknuts (3) onto the two Carriage Bolts.
Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet
Slide one end of the Brace (86) onto the 5/16” x
2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (1) in the Stabiliser (5). Thread
a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3) onto the Carriage Bolt.
Do not tighten the Nylon Locknut yet
Attach the other end of the Brace (86) to the Rear
Upright (82) with a 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Bolt (11), a 5/16”
Flat Washer (8), and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
Do not tighten the Nylon Locknut yet

3. Press the 1 1/ ” Inner Cap (57) into the Front
Upright ( 2).
Attach the 1” Plastic Stop (6 ) to the centre hole
in the Stop Bracket (63) with a 5/16” x 1 1/2” Bolt
(2 ) and 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
Attach the Stop Bracket (63) to the Front Upright
( 2) with a 5/16” x 2” Bolt (61), 5/16” Flat Washer
(8), and 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
Slide the Front Upright ( 2) onto the two 5/16” x
2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base ( ). Thread
two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) onto the Carriage
Bolts. Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet
. Press two 2” Inner Caps (27) into the Top Frame
(67).
Attach the Top Frame (67) to the Front Upright ( 2)
with two 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Bolts (11), 5/16” Flat
Washers (8), and 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3). Do
not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet
Attach the Top Frame (67) to the Stop Bracket (63)
with a 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Bolt (11), 5/16” Flat Washer
(8), and 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3). Do not tighten
the Nylon Locknut yet
Attach the Top Frame (67) to the Rear Upright (82)
with two 5/16” x 2 3/ ” Bolts (11), 5/16” Flat
Washers (8), and 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).
Tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 2
through 4
3
3
57
2
6
63 Single Hole
3
2
3
8
61
1
27
27
67
2
11
8
3
11
8
3
63
11
82
8
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5

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5. Press two 1 1/2” Bushings (93) into the Left Pedal
(90); press two 1 1/2” Bushings (93) into the
Right Pedal (89). Attach a Pedal Cover (92) to
each Pedal with a 1/2” Tap Screw (6).
Lubricate the pedal axles on the Rear Upright
(82). Slide the Right and Left Pedals (89, 90) onto
the right and left pedal axles. Note: Make sure
that the Pedals are on the correct sides; the
slotted brackets must be on the insides of the
Pedals Hold a 1" Retainer (5 ) and 1" Round
Cover Cap (55) against the left pedal axle. The
teeth on the Retainer must bend toward the
Round Cover Cap Tap the Retainer and Round
Cover Cap onto the pedal axle. Attach the Right
Pedal in the same manner.
6. Lubricate the cylinder axles on the Rear Upright
(82). Slide a 5/8” Spacer (97) and a Resistance
Cylinder (91) onto the right cylinder axle. Be sure
that the Spacer is turned as shown Hold a 5/8"
Retainer (95) and 5/8" Round Cover Cap (96)
against the right cylinder axle. The teeth on the
Retainer must bend toward the Round Cover
Cap Tap the Retainer and Round Cover Cap
onto the cylinder axle.
Attach a Resistance Cylinder (91) to the left cylin-
der axle in the same manner.
7. Raise the Left Pedal (90) and rest it on the hook
at the lower end of the left Resistance Cylinder
(91). The hook must be in one of the slots under
the Left Pedal.
Raise the Right Pedal (89) and rest it on the hook
at the lower end of the right Resistance Cylinder
(91). Make sure that the hooks are in the same
position under both Pedals
8. Set the two Weight Bumpers (19) on the indicated
plate on the Base ( ). Align the holes in the
Weight Bumpers with the holes in the plate.
Stack nine Weights (25) on the Weight Bumpers
(19). Each Weight must be turned so the pin
groove is facing the Front Upright (42) The
holes in the Weights must be aligned with the
holes in the Weight Bumpers. CAUTION: Be
careful to avoid tipping the stack of Weights
until step 9 is completed
7
5
6
92
92 6
6
55
5 90
89
96
95
91
97 82—Lubricate
91
90
89
Hooks
82
Lubricate
93
93
8
19
19
25
2
Pin Groove
Slotted
Brackets

7
9
10
11
79
Pin
Groove
Welded Pin
80
72
Upper Ends of
Weight Guides
have Holes
25
25
72
67
7
73
3
68 67 9
9
2
69
7
18
Lubricate
52
9. Press the Weight Tube Endcap (79) into the indi-
cated end of the Weight Tube (80).
Insert the Weight Tube (80) into the stack of
Weights (25). Slide the tenth Weight (25) onto the
upper end of the Weight Tube. The Weight Tube
must be turned so the welded pin is in the pin
groove in the Weight.
Locate the lower ends of the Weight Guides (72)
(there are holes near the upper ends). Insert the
lower ends of the Weight Guides into the ten
Weights (25).
10. Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides (72)
to the Top Frame (67) with the 5/16” x 6” Bolt
(7 ), the two 1/2” x 3/ ” Bushings (73), and a
5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
11. Press two 1 3/ ” Inner Caps ( ) and two 1”
Round Inner Caps ( 9) into the Arm Frame (52).
Lubricate the upper axle on the Arm Frame (52).
Hold the axle between the two Arm Frame
Bushings (68). Set the Arm Frame Bushings and
the Arm Frame on the welded plate on the Top
Frame (67). Place the Arm Frame Bracket (69)
over the Arm Frame Bushings. Attach the Arm
Frame Bracket to the Top Frame with four 1/ ” x
3/ ” Screws (18) and 1/ ” Nylon Locknuts (7).

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12. Press two 1 3/ ” Inner Caps ( ) into each of the
Arms ( 6).
Apply lubricant to the lower axles on the Arm
Frame (52). Slide an Arm ( 6) onto one of the
axles. Hold two 1” Retainers (5 ) and a 1” Round
Cover Cap (55) against the lower end of the axle.
The teeth on the Retainers must bend toward
the Round Cover Cap (see inset drawing) Tap
the Retainers and Round Cover Cap onto the axle.
Attach the other Arm ( 6) to the Arm Frame (52) in
the same manner.
Insert the two 1/2” “L” Pins (60) down through the
indicated holes in the Arm Frame (52) and the
Arms ( 6).
13. Wet both Arms ( 6) with soapy water. Slide a 7 3/ ”
Pad ( 5) onto each Arm.
Press a 1” Round Inner Cap ( 9) into the indicated
end of a 7” Handle ( 7). Wet the other end of the
Handle with soapy water and slide a Handgrip (12)
onto it. Insert the Handle into one of the Arms ( 6).
Attach the Handle with a 5/16” x 2 1/ ” Bolt (33),
two 5/16” Flat Washers (8), a 1/2” x 3/8” Spacer
(51) and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
Attach a 7” Handle ( 7) to the other Arm ( 6) in the
same manner.
1 . Attach a Large “U” Bracket (56) to one of the Arms
( 6) with a 3/8” x 2 3/ ” Bolt (70), 3/8” Flat Washer
(9), and 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that the
Cable Trap (59) is on the side shown
Attach a Large “U” Bracket (56) to the other Arm
( 6) in the same manner.
1 21
56
70
70
21
59
59
56
9
9
6
6
12
55
7 12
5 8
9
8
6
6
3
6
6
52—Lubricate
5
60
2
5
13
55
52
5
7 33
5 51

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15. Attach the Wide Swivel Bracket (71) to the indi-
cated bracket on the Top Frame (67) with a 5/16”
x 3 1/ ” Bolt (35) and 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3). Do
not overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Wide
Swivel Bracket must be able to swivel freely
16. If the parts shown at the right have not been pre-
assembled, follow the instructions below to
assemble them.
Attach the two “I” Plates (78) to two 1/2” Pulleys
(77) with two 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolts ( 8) and 3/8”
Nylon Locknuts (21) as shown. Do not thread
the Nylon Locknuts all the way onto the Bolts
until assembly step 24 is completed
17. IMPORTANT: As you assemble the Long Cable
(66) and the Short Cable (not shown), refer to
page 19 of this manual to make sure that the
Cables are properly routed
Find the end of the Long Cable (66) that does not
have a rubber ball. Insert that end of the Long
Cable up through the indicated opening in the Top
Frame (67).
Lay the Long Cable (66) over a 1/2” Pulley (77).
Attach the Pulley inside the Top Frame (67) with a
3/8” x 2 3/ ” Bolt (70), two 3/8” Flat Washers (9),
the two 1/2” x 1/2” Spacers (65), and a 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21).
18. Remove the 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolt ( 8), 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21), and 3 1/2” Pulley (15) from the indi-
cated bracket on the Top Frame (67). Insert the
end of the Long Cable (66) through the bracket
and down through the indicated hole.
Reattach the 3 1/2” Pulley (15) to the bracket on
the Top Frame (67) with the 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolt ( 8)
and 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that the
Long Cable is between the Pulley and the top
of the bracket
18
67
Bracket
Hole 66
16
17
15
71
35
67
3
77
78
78
21
9
67
66
9
70
77 65
65
8
21
77
21 15
8

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12
3
6
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19. Remove the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21), 3/8” x 1 3/ ”
Bolt ( 8), and 1/2” Pulley (77) from one end of
the “I” Plates (78). Route the Long Cable (66)
under the Pulley and reattach the Pulley to the “I”
Plates with the Bolt and Nylon Locknut.
Refer to the inset drawing. (Note: The Wide
Swivel Bracket [71] is attached to the Top Frame
[67]; it is shown disassembled for clarity.) Lay the
Long Cable (66) over a 3 1/2” Pulley (15). Attach
the Pulley and a Cable Trap (59) to the Wide
Swivel Bracket (71) with a 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolt ( 8)
and 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that the
Cable Trap is turned to the indicated position
20. Wrap the Long Cable (66) down around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) on the left Arm ( 6). Tighten the 3/8”
Nylon Locknut (21) and 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolt (not
shown). Be sure that the Cable Trap (59) is
turned to the indicated position
21. Note: The 1/2” Pulley (77) shown in this step is
preattached to the Adjustment “U” Bracket (75).
Attach the Adjustment “U” Bracket (75) to the
Front Upright ( 2) with the 5/16” x 3 1/ ” Bolt
(35), a 5/16” Flat Washer (8), and a 5/16” Nylon
Locknut (3). Thread the Nylon Locknut onto
the Bolt only two complete turns
Remove the 3/8” x 1 3/ ” Bolt ( 8), 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21), and 1/2” Pulley (77) from the
Adjustment “U” Bracket (75). Wrap the Long
Cable (66) around the Pulley as shown. Reattach
the Pulley to the Adjustment “U” Bracket with the
Bolt and Nylon Locknut.
22. Wrap the Long Cable (66) up around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) on the right Arm ( 6). Tighten the 3/8”
x 1 3/ ” Bolt ( 8) and 3/8” Nylon Locknut (not
shown). Be sure that the Cable Trap (59) is
turned to the indicated position
Attach the 5/16” x 3” Bolt (17), two 5/16” Flat
Washers (8), and a 5/16” Jam Nut (2) to the indi-
cated hole in the Top Frame (67).
Slide the end of the Long Cable (66) onto the
5/16” x 3” Bolt (17). Tighten another 5/16” Jam
Nut (2) onto the Bolt.
22
66
67
2
259
6
8
17
20
19
21
8
8
71
77
78
15
59
21
21
6
15
77
35
21
75
8 66
38
2
66 21
59
66
67
66
15
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