Weider WEBE26780 User manual

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Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Part I entification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A justing the Weight Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exercise Gui elines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Explo e Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Table of Contents
The decal shown below has been placed on the weight bench If the decal is missing, or if it is not legi-
ble, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6
a m until 6 p m Mountain Time (excluding holidays), to order a replacement decal Apply the replace-
ment decal to the location shown
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1 Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench
2 Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual
3 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions
4 Use the weight bench only on a level surface
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench for
protection
5 Inspect and tighten all parts each time you
use the weight bench Replace any worn
parts immediately
6 Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the weight bench at all times
7 Always use an equal amount of weight on
each side of the barbell (not included)
8 Do not use a barbell (not included) that is
longer than five feet with the weight bench
9 When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell (not included) with the same amount
of weight on the weight rests to balance the
bench
10 Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising
11 Keep hands and feet away from moving parts
12 The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum of 360 pounds, including the user,
a weight bar, and weights Do not place more
than 110 pounds, including a barbell and
weights, on the weight rests; do not place
more than 50 pounds on the leg lever for
normal use; the leg lever can support 100
pounds when stationary (See #16)
13 When using the backrest in an inclined posi-
tion, make sure that the support tube is fully
seated in the adjustment brackets on the
uprights
14 If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down
15 The weight bench is intended for home use
only Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental or institutional setting
16 When using the dip handles, always place
100 pounds on the leg lever to balance the
weight bench
17 When you are changing weights, always
secure the barbell with the barbell hooks to
prevent it from falling off the bench
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
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important
precautions before using the weight bench
WARNING:
Important Precautions

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Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®146
Weight Bench. The WEIDER®146 is esigne to help
you evelop every major muscle group of the bo y.
Whether your goal is a shapely figure, ramatic mus-
cle size an strength or a healthier car iovascular sys-
tem, the 146 Weight Bench will help you achieve the
specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER®146 Weight Bench If you have
a itional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Mon ay
through Fri ay, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(exclu ing holi ays). To help us assist you, please
note the pro uct mo el number an serial number
before calling. The mo el number is WEBE26780. The
serial number can be foun on a ecal attache to the
WEIDER®146 Weight Bench (see the front cover of
this manual).
Before rea ing further, please review the rawing
below an familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labele .
Before You Begin
Backrest
Support Tube
Weight Rests
Seat
Weight Tube
Leg Lever
Dip Han le
Uprights
Foam Pa s
Curl Pa
Barbell Hook
Large Threa e Knob

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Part Identification Chart - Model No WEBE26780 R0898A
M10 x 130mm Bolt (9)—1
M10 x 70mm Bolt (26)—5
M8 x 40mm Screw (25)—8
M8 x 16mm Screw (23)—3
M6 x 16mm Screw (42)—2
M10 Washer (22)—4
M8 Nylon Locknut (33)—7
M8 Washer (20)—18
M10 Nylon Locknut (21)—6
M8 x 60mm Bolt (37)—2
M8 x 55mm Bolt (27)—2
M8 x 51mm Bolt (39)—1
11mm x 10.5mm Spacer (38)–2

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1. Before assembling this product, make sure you
have read and understand the information in the
box above
Attach the Crossbar (3) to the Left Upright (1) with
two M10 x 70mm Bolts (26), a Support Plate (40) an
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (21). The Upright must be
oriented as shown
Attach the Crossbar (3) to the Right Upright (16) in
the same manner.
Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet
2. Attach the Front Leg (8) to the Frame (2) with three
M8 x 16mm Screws (23) an three M8 Washers (20).
Do not tighten the Screws yet
1
2
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Assembly requires two people.
•Place all parts in a cleare area an remove the
packing materials. Do not ispose of the packing
materials until assembly is complete .
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructe to o otherwise.
•For help i entifying the small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriente as shown in the rawings.
The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:
• Two (2) adjustable wrenches
• One (1) rubber mallet
• One (1) standard screwdriver
• One (1) phillips screwdriver
• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly
plus soapy water
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-en or
close -en wrenches or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Assembly
Make Things Easier for Yourself!
Everything in this manual is esigne to ensure
that the assembly of our pro ucts can be complet-
e successfully by anyone. However, it is impor-
tant to recognize that your new equipment is a
sophisticate pro uct with many small parts an
consequently, the assembly process will take
time. Most people fin that by setting asi e plenty
of time, an by eci ing to make the task enjoy-
able, assembly will go smoothly.
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26 21
13
26
40
40
23
20
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3. Attach the Frame (2) to the Crossbar (3) with two M8
x 55mm Bolts (27) an two M8 Nylon Locknuts (33).
Tighten the Nylon Locknuts (23 and 33) and the
Screws (23) used in steps 1–3 now
4. Attach a Dip Han le (24) to one of the Weight Rests
(19) with an M8 x 60mm Bolt (37), an 11mm x
10.5mm Spacer (38), two M8 Washers (20) an an
M8 Nylon Locknut (33). Sli e a Han grip (12) onto
the Dip Han le. Press a 25.4mm Roun Inner Cap
(17) into the en of the Dip Han le.
Attach the other Dip Han le (24) to the other Weight
Rest (19) in the same manner.
Attach the Left Barbell Hook (28) to the Weight Rest
(19) with an M8 Washer (20) an an M8 Nylon
Locknut (33). The Barbell Hook must be oriented
as shown Attach the Right Barbell Hook (30) to the
other Weight Rest (19) in the same manner. Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts; the Barbell Hooks
must be easy to turn
6. Tap a 38mm Square Inner Cap (15) into each en of
the Leg Lever (4).
Tap a 25.4mm Roun Inner Cap (17) into each en of
the weight tube (B).
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6
33
27
2
27
3
5. Press a 50mm Square Bushing (18) onto each
Upright (1, 16) an tap them in place with a rubber
mallet.
Sli e a Weight Rest (19) into the Left Upright (1).
Align one of the a justment holes in the Weight Rest
with the a justment hole in the Upright. Tighten the
Large Threa e Knob (32) into the a justment hole in
the Upright.
Attach the other Weight Rest (19) to the Right Upright
(16) in the same manner.
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32
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19
18
32
16
19
15
15
17
B
17
4
3
19
30
28
38
24
20
33
37
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10. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (13) into each en of
the Support Tube (7). Set the Support Tube into the
highest set of a justment brackets (D) on the
Uprights (1, 16).
Lubricate the M10 x 130mm Bolt (9). Attach the
Backrest Tubes (5) to the Frame (2) with the Bolt, two
M10 Washers (22) an an M10 Nylon Locknut (21).
Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut
Rest the Backrest (6) on the Support Tube (7).
Tighten the four Screws (25) use in step 9.
10
16
22
21
13
7
D
13
6
1
5
22
9
2
Lubricate
8. Press two 19mm Roun Inner Caps (14) into each
Short Pa Tube (10). Press two 19mm Roun Inner
Caps into the Long Pa Tube (35).
Insert the Short Pa Tubes (10) into the holes in the
Leg Lever (4). Sli e two Foam Pa s (34) onto each
Pa Tube.
Insert the Long Pa Tube (35) into the holes in the
bracket (C) on the Front Leg (8). Sli e a Foam Pa
(34) onto each en of the Long Pa Tube.
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34
14
14
34
34
14
35
10
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14
C
9. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (13) into the in icate
en of each Backrest Tube (5).
Attach each Backrest Tube (5) to the Backrest (6)
with two M8 x 40mm Screws (25) an two M8
Washers (20). The indicated holes in the Backrest
Tubes must be oriented as shown
Do not tighten the four Screws yet
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6
20
25
5
20
25
Holes
7. Lubricate the M10 x 70mm Bolt (26). Attach the Leg
Lever (4) to the bracket (C) on the Front Leg (8) with
the Bolt, two M10 Washers (22) an an M10 Nylon
Locknut (21). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknut;
the Leg Lever must be easy to turn
Attach the Leg Lever Lock (36) to the Front Leg (8)
with an M8 x 51mm Bolt (39), an M8 Washer (20) an
an M8 Nylon Locknut (33). Do not tighten the Nylon
Locknut; the Leg Lever Lock must be easy to
turn
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22
33
4
C
22
Lubricate
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39
8
20
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12. Attach the Curl Pa (41) to the Curl Upright (29) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (42).
Sli e the Curl Upright (29) into the Front Leg (8).
Align one of the a justment holes in the Curl Upright
with the a justment hole in the Front Leg. Tighten the
Small Threa e Knob (31) into the a justment hole in
the Front Leg.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened before
using the weight bench The use of all remaining
parts will be explained in Adjusting the Weight
Bench beginning below
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41
8
29
31
42
11. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (13) into each en of
the seat support brackets on the Frame (2).
Attach the Seat (11) to the seat support brackets on
the Frame (2) with four M8 x 40mm Bolts (25) an
four M8 Washers (20).
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13
20 13
25
20
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This section explains how to a just the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 15 for impor-
tant information on how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise.
Inspect an tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts imme iately. The
weight bench can be cleane with a amp cloth an a mil , non-abrasive etergent. Do not use solvents.
Adjusting the Weight Bench
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (6) can be use in a level position, an
incline position or a ecline position. To use the
Backrest in a level position, first lift the Backrest. Insert
the Support Tube (7) into the lowest set of a justment
brackets (D) in the Uprights (1, 16). Lay the Backrest
Tubes (5) on the Support Tube.
To use the Backrest (6) in an incline position, first lift the
Backrest. Insert the Support Tube (7) into one of the two
upper sets of a justment brackets (D) in the Uprights (1,
16). Lay the Backrest Tubes (5) on the Support Tube.
To use the Backrest (6) in a ecline position, lift the
Backrest an remove the Support Tube. Lay the Backrest
Tubes on the Crossbar (3).
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ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS/DIP HANDLES
To a just the Weight Rests (19), remove the Large
Threa e Knobs (32) from the Uprights (1, 16). Move the
Weight Rests to the esire height. Replace the Large
Threa e Knobs.
ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE LEG LEVER
To use the Leg Lever (4), sli e the esire weights (not
inclu e ) onto the weight tube (E).
WARNING: Do not place more than 50 pounds on
the Leg Lever for normal use
WARNING: When using the dip handles, always
place 100 pounds on the leg lever to balance the
weight bench
WARNING: Do not place more than 100 pounds on
the leg lever
WARNING: The Weight Rests must be set to the
same height
WARNING: When using the dip handles, always
place 100 pounds on the leg lever to balance the
weight bench
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ATTACHING THE CURL POST
For some exercises, the Curl Post (29) must be attache
to the weight bench.
Insert the Curl Post (29) into the in icate hole in the
Front Leg (8). Align the holes in the Front Leg an the
Curl Post. Secure the Curl Post with the Small Threa e
Knob (31). Make sure that you fully tighten the
Threaded Knob
When the Curl Post (29) is not in use, store it away from
the weight bench so that it oes not interfere with your
exercise program.
LOCKING THE LEG LEVER
Some exercises, such as sit-ups, can be performe more
comfortably with the Leg Lever (4) locke .
To lock the Leg Lever (4), turn the Leg Lever Lock (36)
until it engages the Short Pa Tube (10).
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10
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