Weider Club 290 Power Tower Bench User manual

USERʼS MANUAL
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Model No. WEBE1998.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACE ENT ..............................................................2
I PORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
PARTIDENTIFICATIONCHART ..............................................................5
ASSE BLY ...............................................................................6
ADJUST ENT ...........................................................................11
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................12
PARTLIST ..............................................................................14
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................15
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LI ITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing or
illegible, see the front cover of this
manual and request a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location
shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise tower before using your exercise
tower. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise tower are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. Your exercise tower is intended for home
use only. Do not use your exercise tower in
a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. eep the exercise tower indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the exercise tower
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the exer-
cise tower
to mount, dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your exercise tower at all times.
7. Your exercise tower should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your exercise
tower. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection while exercising.
9. The exercise tower is not designed to be
used with weights. Do not use weights or
other forms of resistance with the exercise
tower.
10. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
11. Use your exercise tower only as described in
this manual.

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Pull-up Frame
Arm Pad
Dip Arm
Footrest
Backrest
Handles
Handle
Upright
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSE BLED DI ENSIONS:
Height: 7 ft. (213 cm)
Width: 3 ft. 5 in. (104 cm)
Depth: 3 ft. 8 in. (112 cm)
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER
CLUB™ 290 POWER TOWER. The exercise tower is
designed to develop the muscles of the upper body.
Whether your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic
muscle size and strength, or improve your cardiovas-
cular system, the exercise tower will help you to
achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise tower. If you have questions
after reading this manual, please see the front cover
of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
model number and serial number before contacting
us. The model number and the location of the serial
number decal are shown on the front cover of this
manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw-
ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: If a part is not in the
hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
M10 x 90mm Bolt (19)
M10 x 30mm Screw (20)
M10 x 215mm Bolt (22)
M10 x 95mm Bolt (27)
M10 x 65mm Screw (29)
M10 x 70mm Screw (31)
M10 Locknut (25)
M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screw (24)
M6 Washer (15)
M6 x 70mm Screw (21)
M10 x 75mm Screw (36)
M10 Washer (30)
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1.
Orient the two Base Frames (1), the Center
Base (4), and the Rear Base (35) as shown.
Make sure that the large warning decal on
the Center Base is in the position shown.
Attach the Center Base (4) to the two Base
Frames (1) with four 10 x 90mm Bolts (19),
four 10 Washers (30), and four 10 Locknuts
(25). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Rear Base (35) to the two Base
Frames (1) in the same way.
Before beginning assembly, make sure
you understand the information in the
box above.
1
25
1
4
35
1
Large
Warning
Decal
25
30
30
30
30
19
19
ASSEMBLY
To make assembly easier, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the weight bench in your home, call
1-800-445-2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Because of its weight and size, the exercise tower
should be assembled in the location where it will
be used. ake sure that there is enough clear-
ance to walk around the exercise tower as you
assemble it.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
•The following tools (not included) may be required
for assembly:
two adjustable wrenches
one rubber mallet
one standard screwdriver
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly may be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.

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3
3
27
25
4
35
19
5
25
2
20
20
3. Attach the Support (5) to the Rear Base (35)
with two 10 x 90mm Bolts (19) and two 10
Locknuts (25). Do not tighten the Locknuts
yet.
Insert the Upright (3) into the Upright Base (2).
Attach the Upright (3) and the Support (5) to the
Upright Base (2) with four 10 x 30mm Screws
(20).
See steps 1–3. Tighten the 10 Locknuts (25).
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2
2. Attach the Upright Base (2) to the Center Base
(4) with two 10 x 95mm Bolts (27) and two
10 Locknuts (25). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.

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4. Attach the Left Handle (9) to the Left Pull-up
Arm (34) with an 10 x 65mm Screw (29), an
10 x 70mm Screw (31), and two 10
Washers (30).
Press a 50mm Round Inner Cap (12) into the
Left Pull-up Arm (34). Make sure that the thick
side of the Cap is on the side shown.
Attach the Right Handle (8) to the Right Pull-
up Arm (7) in the same way.
5. Insert the Left Pull-up Arm (34) into the Upright
(3).
Attach the Left Pull-up Arm (34) to the Upright
(3) with an 10 x 75mm Screw (36) and an
10 Washer (30). Do not tighten the Screw
yet.
Attach the Left Pull-up Arm (34) with an 10 x
70mm Screw (31), an 10 Washer (30), and an
10 Locknut (25). Then, tighten the M10 x
75mm Screw (36).
Attach the Right Pull-up Arm (7) to the
Upright (3) in the same way.
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31
30 25
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8
7
30
34
31
30
29
12
Thick
Side
Thick
Side
34
3
4
7
5

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6. Orient the Right and Left Dip Arms (6, 33) as
shown. Slide the Left Dip Arm onto the Right
Dip Arm.
Attach the Right and Left Dip Arms (6, 33) with
two 10 x 65mm Screws (29), two 10
Washers (30), and two 10 Locknuts (25).
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6
33
29
7. Apply some of the included grease to the 10 x
215mm Bolt (22).
Attach the Right and Left Dip Arms (6, 33) to
the Upright (3) with the 10 x 215mm Bolt (22)
and an 10 Locknut (25). Do not overtighten
the Locknut; the Dip Arms must pivot easily.
Attach the tether on the Pin (23) to the Upright
(3) with an 4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screw (24).
Insert the Pin (23) into the hole in the Left Dip
Arm (33) and into the Upright (3).
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30
25
6
3
33
22
25
24
Tether
23
Grease
Hole

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9. Attach the Backrest (11) to the Upright (3) with
two 6 x 70mm Screws (21) and two 6
Washers (15).
10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise tower.
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11
21
15
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8. Attach an Arm Pad (10) to the Right Dip Arm (6)
with two 6 x 70mm Screws (21) and two 6
Washers (15).
Wet a Short Foam Grip (16) and the indicated
handle on the Right Dip Arm (6) with soapy
water.
Press a Bushing (18), the Short Foam Grip (16),
and a 28mm Round Inner Cap (14) onto the
handle on the Right Dip Arm (6).
Repeat this step for the Left Dip Arm (33).
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16
18
10
Handle
14
21
15
33
15
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