Weider WEEVBE36220 User manual

Model No. WEEVBE36220
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautio s a d i struc-
tio s i this ma ual before usi g
this equipme t. Save this ma ual
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USER’S MANUAL
Part No. 200612 R0903 Printed in China © 2003 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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IMPORT NT PREC UTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
DJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ORDERING REPL CEMENT P RTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: P RT IDENTIFIC TION CH RT and a P RT LIST/EXPLODED DR WING are attached in the centre of
this manual. Remove the P RT IDENTIFIC TION CH RT and P RT LIST/EXPLODED DR WING before begin-
ning assembly.
WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTES

10 3
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious i jury, read the followi g importa t precautio s
before usi g the weight be ch.
1. Read all i structio s i this ma ual before
usi g the weight be ch. Use the weight
be ch o ly as described i this ma ual.
2. It is the respo sibility of the ow er to e sure
that all users of the weight be ch are ade-
quately i formed of all precautio s.
3. The weight be ch is i te ded for home use
o ly. Do ot use the weight be ch i a y
commercial, re tal, or i stitutio al setti g.
4. Use the weight be ch o ly o a level surface.
Cover the floor be eath the weight be ch to
protect the floor.
5. Make sure that all parts are properly tight-
e ed each time the weight be ch is used.
Replace a y wor parts immediately.
6. Keep childre u der the age of 12 a d pets
away from the weight be ch at all times.
7. Keep ha ds a d feet away from movi g parts.
8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tio while exercisi g.
9. The weight be ch is desig ed to support a
maximum user weight of 135 kg (300 lbs.) a d
a maximum total weight of 185 kg (410 lbs.).
Do ot place more tha 50 kg (110 lbs.),
i cludi g a barbell a d weights, o the weight
rests. Do ot place more tha 14 kg (30 lbs.)
o each fly arm. Do ot place more tha 22 kg
(50 lbs.) o the leg lever. Note: The weight
be ch does ot i clude a barbell or weights.
10. Always make sure there is a equal amou t
of weight o each side of your barbell whe
you are usi g it.
11. Do ot use a barbell that is lo ger tha 1.5 m
(5 ft.) with the weight be ch.
12. Whe addi g or removi g weights, always
keep some weight o both e ds of the bar-
bell a d secure the barbell with the barbell
hooks to preve t the barbell from tippi g.
13. Whe you are usi g the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amou t of weight o
the weight rests to bala ce the be ch.
14. Whe usi g the backrest i a i cli ed or
level positio , make sure that the support
rod is i serted completely through the
uprights a d tur ed to the locked positio .
15. If you feel pai or dizzi ess at a y time while
exercisi g, stop immediately a d begi cool-
i g dow .
16. The decals show below have bee placed
o the weight be ch i the locatio s show
o page 4. If a decal is missi g or illegible,
call our Customer Service Departme t to
order a free replaceme t decal (see the back
cover of this ma ual). Apply the replaceme t
decal i the locatio show .
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:Before begi i g this or a y exercise program, co sult your physicia . This
is especially importa t for perso s over the age of 35 or perso s with pre-existi g health problems.
Read all i structio s before usi g. ICON assumes o respo sibility for perso al i jury or property
damage sustai ed by or through the use of this product.
Decal 1
Decal 2
WARNING
!
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.
STORING THE WEIGHT BENCH
To store your weight bench, remove the djustment
Knob (31) from the bracket on the Crossbar (3). Lift
the Front Leg (8) as far as it will go. Reinsert the
djustment Knob into the lower set of holes in the
bracket on the Crossbar, and tighten the Knob into
the welded nut on the bracket. The djustment Knob
will prevent the bench from unfolding. 31
3
8
Welded
Nut
ATTACHING WEIGHTS
To use the Leg Lever (4), slide the desired weights
onto the weight tube on the Leg Lever. Secure the
weights with a Weight Clip (45). Do ot place more
tha 22 kg (50 lbs.) o the Leg Lever.
See the i set drawi g. To use the Fly rms (25),
make sure there is a Weight Stop (28) on each weight
tube. Next, slide the desired amount of weight onto
the weight tubes. Secure the weights with a Weight
Clip (45). Do ot place more tha 14 kg (30 lbs.)
o each Arm.
To use some weights, Weight dapters (42) will need
to be slid onto the Fly rms (25) or the weight tube on
the Leg Lever (4).
4
28 42
45
25
Weight
Tube
Weight
42
45
Weight
Tube
Weight
WARNING: Whe usi g the
Leg Lever (4), place a barbell with the same
amou t of weight o the weight rests to
bala ce the be ch.

REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE FLY ARMS
Some exercises are easier to perform if the Fly rms
(25, 46 [not shown]) are removed from the weight
bench. To remove a Fly rm, remove the Butterfly
Knob (13) and the M10 x 130mm Bolt (19) from the
Fly rm and Upright (1). Place the Fly rms in a safe
place.
To re-attach a Fly rm (25, 46 [not shown]), align the
pivot tube in the Fly rm with the hole in the Upright
(1). Insert the M10 x 130mm Bolt (19) through the Fly
rm and the Upright. Tighten a Butterfly Knob (13)
onto the Bolt.
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (6) can be used in a declined position,
a level position, or two inclined positions. To use the
Backrest in a declined position, remove the Support
Rod (7) and lay the Backrest on the Crossbar (3).
To use the Backrest (6) in a level position or an
inclined position, insert the Support Rod (7) through a
set of holes in the Uprights (1). Rotate the Support
Rod to the locked position, so the locking pin is
wrapped around the Upright. Rest the Backrest on
the Support Rod.
1
1
7
19
13
3
6
Locking
Pin
25
1
9
ADJUSTMENTS
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. Refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for several
exercises.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. 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.
4
Backrest
Weight Rest
Support Rod
Folding Bracket
Upright
War i g
Decal 2 War i g
Decal 1
Leg Lever
Weight Tube
Weight Tube
Barbell Hook
Fly rm
Thank you for selecting the WEIDER®244 weight
bench. The versatile WEIDER®224 weight bench is
designed to be used with your own weight set (not
included) to develop every major muscle group of the
body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic
muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular
system, the WEIDER®224 weight bench will help you
to achieve the specific results you want.
For your be efit, read this ma ual carefully before
usi g the weight be ch. If you have questions after
reading this manual, please call our Customer Service
Department at 08457 089 009. To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
WEEVBE36220. 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 familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.
Seat
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 116 cm (45 in.)
Width: 130 cm (51 in.)
Depth: 152 cm (60 in.)
USING THE BARBELL HOOKS
To change weights whilst your barbell (not included)
is on the Uprights (1), secure the barbell by rotating
the Barbell Hooks (40, 41) over the barbell. This will
reduce the possibility of the barbell tipping whilst you
are changing weights. 40
1
1
41

8
11. Orient the Left Fly rm (25) so that the short side
of the pivot tube is on the side shown.
Tap a 30mm Square Inner Cap (22) into each end
of the Left Fly rm (25). Press a 25mm Round
Inner Cap (24) into the end of the weight tube.
Slide a Weight Stop (28) onto the weight tube.
Assemble the Right Fly Arm ( ot show ) i
the same ma er.
12. Tap a Fly rm Stop (15) onto the welded tube on
each Upright (1).
Press two Plastic Bushings (14) into the indicated
holes in the left Upright (1). ttach the Left Fly
rm (25) to the Upright using an M10 x 130mm
Bolt (19) and a Butterfly Knob (13). Make sure
the Fly rm is on the outside of the Fly rm Stop
(15). Do ot overtighte the Butterfly K ob;
the Fly Arm must be able to pivot easily.
Assemble the Right Fly Arm ( ot show ) to
the right Upright (1) i the same ma er.
13. Press two 19mm Round Inner Caps (9) into the
ends of a Short Pad Tube (12). Slide the Short
Pad Tube into the indicated hole in the Left Fly
rm (25) as shown.
Push a Short Foam Pad (27) onto the Short Pad
Tube (12) as far as it will go; the Foam Pad will
hold the Pad Tube in place.
Repeat this step for the Right Fly Arm ( ot
show ).
14. ttach the Right Barbell Hook (40) to the right
Upright (1) with an M8 Zinc Washer (43) and an
M8 Zinc Nylon Locknut (44).
ttach the Left Barbell Hook (41) to the left
Upright (1) with an M8 Zinc Washer (43) and an
M8 Zinc Nylon Locknut (44).
15. Make sure that all parts are properly tighte ed
before you use the weight be ch. The use of
all remai i g parts will be explai ed i
ADJUSTMENTS starti g o the ext page.
11
28
24
22 Weight
Tube
Short
Side of
Tube 22
25
13
14
25
14
15
19
1
1
12
13
14
27
9
9
12
25
1
40
41
1
43
43
44
44
Before begi i g assembly, carefully read the
followi g i formatio a d i structio s:
•ssembly requires two people.
• For help ide tifyi g small parts, refer to the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•s you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
The followi g tools ( ot i cluded) are required
for assembly:
• Two adjustable spa ers
• O e rubber mallet
• O e sta dard screwdriver
• O e Phillips screwdriver
• Lubrica t, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
a d soapy water.
ssembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end span-
ners, or a set of ratchet spanners.
Make Thi gs Easier for Yourself
This manual is designed to ensure that the
weight bench can be assembled successfully
by anyone. Most people find that by setting
aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.
ASSEMBLY
5
1.
Tap two 38mm Square Inner Caps (21) into the
bottom of each Upright (1).
ttach the Crossbar (3) to the two Uprights (1) with
four M8 x 55mm Bolts (18), four M8 Washers (16),
and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (17). Do ot tighte
the Lock uts yet.
2. Tap three 30mm Square Inner Caps (22) into the
Front Leg (8) and Stabiliser (39).
ttach the Front Leg (8) to the Stabiliser (39) with
two M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolts (37) and two M8
Nylon Locknuts (17). Note: The i de ts arou d
the holes o o e side of the Stabiliser must be
o the bottom. Do ot tighte the Lock uts yet.
2
1
21
17
17
37
Indents
39
22
8
22
22
3
17
16
16
18 16
17
1
21
21
1
Before assembli g the weight be ch, make
sure that you have read a d u dersta d the
i formatio i the box above.

7. Tap two 19mm Round Inner Caps (9) into each
Long Pad Tube (10). Slide the Pad Tubes into the
holes in the Leg Lever (4). Slide two Long Foam
Pads (23) onto each Pad Tube.
8. Tap two 25mm Square Inner Caps (35) into each
Backrest Tube (5).
ttach each Backrest Tube (5) to the Backrest (6)
with two M6 x 38mm Screws (30) and two M6
Washers (26). Do ot tighte the Screws yet.
9. Tap a 19mm Round Inner Cap (9) into each end
of the Support Rod (7). Insert the Support Rod
through a set of holes in the Uprights (1). Make
sure that the locking pin is on the side shown.
Rotate the Support Rod to the locked position,
with the locking pin wrapped around the Upright.
Lubricate the M10 x 137mm Bolt (36) with grease.
ttach the Backrest Tubes (5) to the welded tube
on the Frame (2) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers
(34), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (33). Do ot
overtighte the Lock ut; the Backrest Tubes
must be able to pivot easily.
Tighte the M6 x 38mm Screws (30) used i
step 8, a d the Nylo Lock uts (17) used i
steps 1–3.
10. ttach the Seat (11) to the brackets on the Frame
(2) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (29).
9
10
10
9
4
23
23
7
7
8
5
30
26
26
30
6
35
35
9
9
9
34
5
36
7
1
2
Welded Tube
1
Locking
Pin
33
34
10 11
29
2
3. ttach the Front Leg (8) to the Frame (2) with two
M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolts (37), two M8 Washers
(16), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (17). Do ot
tighte the Lock uts yet.
4. Lubricate an M10 x 55mm Bolt (38) with grease.
ttach the Frame (2) to the upper set of holes in the
bracket on the Crossbar (3) with the Bolt and an
M10 Nylon Locknut (33). Do ot overtighte the
Lock ut; the Frame must be able to pivot easi-
ly.
Tighten the djustment Knob (31) into the
Crossbar (3) and the Frame (2).
5. Tap two 30mm Square Inner Caps (22) into the
ends of the Leg Lever (4).
Tap a 25mm Round Inner Cap (24) into the indi-
cated end of the weight tube on the Leg Lever
(4). Tap the 25mm Round ngled Cap (20) onto
the other end of the weight tube.
6. Lubricate the M10 x 63mm Bolt (32) with grease.
ttach the Leg Lever (4) to the bracket on the
Front Leg (8) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (33). Do ot overtighte the Lock ut;
the Leg Lever must be able to pivot easily.
3
17
2
37
16
8
16
4
2
3
38
31
33
22
24
Weight Tube
4
20
22
5
33
4
6Lubricate
32
Lubricate
8
6

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 from the P RT LIST in the centre of this manual. Importa t:
Some parts may have bee pre-assembled for shippi g purposes. If you ca ot fi d a part i the parts
bags, check to see if it has bee pre-assembled.
M8 Nylon Locknut (17, 44)
M6 x 16mm Screw (29) M10 Nylon Locknut (33)
M10 x 63mm Bolt (32)
M6 x 38mm Screw (30)
M8 Washer (16, 43)
M10 Washer (34)
M6 Washer (26)
M10 x 137mm Bolt (36)
M8 x 55mm Bolt (18)
M10 x 130mm Bolt (19)
M8 x 40mm Carraige Bolt (37)
M10 x 55mm Bolt (38)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
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REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING
SAVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

11
2
8
29
29
10
22
23
9
24
4
9
23
22
32
33
20
22
30
6
5
30
26
26
35
34 33
34
36
5
35
22
22
37
17
17
39
17
37
16 1716
40
43
44 7
21 3
21
25
38
14 13
16
16
15
19 9
24
28
22
22
27
18
31
1
12
9
9
14 17
1
13
15
14
17
16
14
21
46
22
27
22
19
24
28
9
12
18
18
33
42
42
42
45
45
45
9
9
16
41
43
44
EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. WEEVBE36220 R0903
Key No. Qty. Descriptio Key No. Qty. Descriptio
1 2 Upright
2 1 Frame
3 1 Crossbar
4 1 Leg Lever
5 2 Backrest Tube
6 1 Backrest
7 1 Support Rod
8 1 Front Leg
9 10 19mm Round Inner Cap
10 2 Long Pad Tube
11 1 Seat
12 2 Short Pad Tube
13 2 Butterfly Knob
14 4 Plastic Bushing
15 2 Fly rm Stop
16 6 M8 Washer
17 8 M8 Nylon Locknut
18 4 M8 x 55mm Bolt
19 2 M10 x 130mm Bolt
20 1 25mm Round ngled Cap
21 4 38mm Square Inner Cap
22 9 30mm Square Inner Cap
23 4 Long Foam Pad
24 3 25mm Round Inner Cap
25 1 Left Fly rm
26 4 M6 Washer
27 2 Short Foam Pad
28 2 Weight Stop
29 4 M6 x 16mm Screw
30 4 M6 x 38mm Screw
31 1 djustment Knob
32 1 M10 x 63mm Bolt
33 3 M10 Nylon Locknut
34 2 M10 Washer
35 4 25mm Square Inner Cap
36 1 M10 x 137mm Bolt
37 4 M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolt
38 1 M10 x 55mm Bolt
39 1 Stabiliser
40 1 Right Barbell Hook
41 1 Left Barbell Hook
42 3 Weight dapter
43 2 M8 Zinc Washer
44 2 M8 Zinc Nylon Locknut
45 3 Weight Clip
46 1 Right Fly rm
# 1 User’s Manual
# 1 Exercise Guide
# 1 Grease Packet
“#” Indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover for
information on ordering replacement parts.
PART LIST—Model No. WEEVBE36220 R0903