Weider Platinum Plus WESY7974.0 User manual

Model No. WESY7974.O
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ............................................................. 3
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6
ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................... 16
CONSOLE OPERATION .................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 22
EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................................. 23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and aPART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before begin-
ning assembly.
WELDER is a registered trademark of ICON IF',Inc.
2

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The decals shown here have been
placed on the resistance system. If a
decal is missing or illegible, call the
toll-free telephone number on the front
cover of this manual and order a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown.
hands and
clear of
area.
• Misuse of this machine
may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
• Do not allow children
on or around machine.
• Keep body, clothing,
and hair free and clear
of all moving parts.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed.
3

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the innovative PLATINUM
PLUS BY WELDER®resistance system. The resistance
system offers a selection of stations designed to devel-
op 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 resistance system will help you to achieve the spe-
cific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the resistance system, If you have questions
after reading this manual, see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before calling. The
model number is WESY7974.0. The serial number can
be found on a decal attached to the resistance system
(see the front cover of this manual).
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the resistance
system at www.weiderservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please review the drawing below
and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.
Top Frame
High Pulley
Handle
Console
Squat Backrest Squat Arm
Squat Pin
Backrest
Curl Pad
Curl
Leg Lever
Storage Knob
Low Pulley
Seat
Seat Knob
Base Plate
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Height: 85 in. /216 cm
Width: 47 in. /!19 cm
Depth: 94 in. /239 cm
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ASSEMBLY
• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• Assembly requires two persons.
• 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. Note: Some small
parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If
a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it
has been pre-attached.
• As you assemble the resistance system, make
sure all parts are oriented as shown in the draw-
ings. E
The included hex keys Wand the following
tools (not included) are required for assembly:
•Two adjustable wrenches
•One rubber mallet
•One standard screwdriver
•One Phillips screwdriver
•Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
tape, and soapy water.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
1,
Attach four Plastic Base Feet (71) to the Base (1)
with four M4 Washers (157) and four M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping Screws (104).
Attach a Wheel (49) to the Base (1) with an M8 x
90mm Shoulder Bolt (125), two M8 Washers
(152), and an M8 Nylon Jamnut (139). Repeat
with the other Wheel.
152
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_ 157 104
104 _'71
\157
104
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2.
3,
4.
Insert two M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (103) up
through the Base (1). Place a piece of tape over
the Bolt heads to hold them in place. Connect
the Upright Base (2) to the Base with the two
Carriage Bolts and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(!12). Do not tighten these Locknuts yet.
Connect the Upright Base (2) to the Base (1) with
two M10 x 67mm Bolts (111) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (112). Fully tighten these Locknuts.
Set the Mech Frame (!24) onto the Base (1)
behind the Upright Base. Handtighten two M10 x
73mm Screws (137) and two M10 Washers (129)
into the indicated holes in the Base and Mech
Frame, Note: The Mech Frame will not be
shown in the following drawings for clarity.
Note: One end of the Rope (70) is connected
to the Right Arm Frame (17t). Untie the loose
end of the Rope and route it through the Upright
Base (2). Make sure the loose end of the Rope
is still between the 90ram Thin Pulley (88) and
Cable Trap (78) (see the inset drawing), and
that it crosses under the connected end of the
Rope.
Insert two M14 x 155mm Bolts (107) through the
Right Arm Frame (171) and the Upright Base (2).
Hand tighten two M!4 Nylon Locknuts (!27) onto
the Bolts,
Route the loose end of the Rope (70) through the
Left Arm Frame (8) and a Swivel Arm (29). Make
sure the Rope is under the indicated rod in the
Swivel Arm.
Attach the Swivel Arm (29) to the Left Arm Frame
(8) with an M4 x 5mm Self-tapping Screw (!76).
Attach a "V"-pulley (93) inside the Swivel Arm
(29) with an M10 x 53mm Button Bolt (140) and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (112),
Route the loose end of the Rope (70) through a
Rope Cover (169) and a Link (167) as shown.
Make sure the large hole in the Rope Cover is
on the side shown. Secure the set of Rope
Clamps (165, 166) on the Rope with two M5 x
16mm Button Screws (164), Make sure that
Rope is in the grooves of the Rope Clamps,
that there is t/2" between the Link and the
Rope Clamps, and that the two Screws are fully
tightened. Slide the Rope Cover over the Rope
Clamps,
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129
78 88
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Hole 166 67
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6,
7,
Remove the two M14 Nylon Locknuts (127).
Attach the Left Arm Frame (8) to the Upright Base
(2) with the two M14 x 155mm Bolts (107) used in
step 2 and the two M14 Nylon Locknuts,
Attach the Backing Plate (59) to the Upright Base
(2) with two M!0 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (103)
and two M10 Nylon Lecknuts (112), Do not tight-
en the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Squat Backrest (28) to the Squat
Carriage (!0) with four M6 x !6mm Screws (108), 7
103
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107
59\
127
108
108
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8. 8
9,
Slide the Squat Carriage (10) onto the Upright (3)
as shown. Insert the Squat Pin (35) into an upper
hole in the Upright.
Press the Front Cover (3!) onto the Upright Base
(2). Make sure the Cover is oriented as shown
in the inset drawing.
Route the Upper Wire Harness (172) down
through the Upright Base (2) and out the large
round hole in the back, as shown.
Slide the Upright (3) onto the Upright Base (2).
Make sure you do not pinch the Upper Wire
Harnesses (t72). Secure the Upright with two
M!0 Washers (129), two M10 x 20mm Screws
(113), and two M10 x 25ram Screws (105). Do
not tighten the Screws yet.
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (172) to the
Lower Wire Harness (173) extending from the
Mech Frame (not shown). The connector should
slide easily into the socket and snap into place.
If the connector does not slide easily and snap into
place, turn it over and then insert it. IF THE CON-
NECTOR IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE
CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE
POWER IS TURNED ON. Press the excess wire
into the Upright Base.
Tighten two M4 x !6mm White ZP Self-tapping
Screws (159) into the Upright (3).
9
31
31
35
159
113
173
172
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10. Insert an M1O x 125mm Button Screw (144)
through an M!O Washer (!29), the Upright (3),
and the Backing Plate (not shown). Bold the Bolt
in place by sticking a piece of tape over the
bolt head.
Tighten the two Mt0 Nylon Locknuts (1t2)
used in step 6. Tighten the two Mt0 x 20ram
Screws (tt3) and two Mt0 x 25ram Screws
(t05) used in step 9.
Attach the Mech Frame (124) to the Base (1) with
two M10 x 73ram Bolts (137) and two M1O
Washers (129), Do not tighten the Bolts yet.
Attach the Mech Frame (124) to the Upright (3)
with the M10 x 125mm Button Screw (144). Make
sure the Upright and Mech Frame are properly
aligned before tighten the Screw.
Tighten the four M10 x 73ram Bolts (137) in
the Base (1) and the two Mt0 Nylon Locknuts
(tt2) used in the first paragraph of step 2.
Snap the Side Mech Cover (81) into place on the
Mech Covers (14 and 15).
11. Wet a Squat Arm (18) and the inside of a Small
Foam Pad (36) with soapy water. Slide the Foam
Pad onto the Squat Arm.
Grease an M10 x 73mm Bolt (137). Attach a
Squat Arm (18) to the Squat Carriage (!0) with
the Bolt, two 24mm Plastic Washers (110), and
an M1O Nylon Locknut (112). Do not overtighten
the Locknut; the Squat Arm should be able to
pivot with intermediate effort.
Repeat this step with the other Squat Arm
(18).
12. Orient the Top Frame (20) with the mark in the
position shown. Attach the Top Frame to the
Upright (3) with two M10 x 65mm Button Screws
(!17) and two M10 Washers (129). Press the
Plastic Cap (46) into the Upright, over the Top
Frame.
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11
12
129
144
124
81
137
Grease_
18
112
20 Mark 3
117 129
46
).
"1 129_ 137
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13. Attach the Upright Plate (23) to the Upright (3)
with six M4 x 9mm Self-tapping Screws (106).
14. Attach the Console (21) to the Upper Wire
Harness (172). The connector should slide easi-
ly into the socket and snap into place. If a con-
nector does not slide easily and snap into place,
turn it over and then insert it. IF THE CONNEC-
TOR IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE CON-
SOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER
IS TURNED ON. Push the excess wire into the
Upright (3).
Attach the Console (21) to the Upright (3) with
two M4 x 80mm Self-tapping Screws (145), two
M4 x 65mm Self4apping Screws (158), and four
M4 Washers (!57).
15. Orient the Rail (5) with the holes on the side
shown. Attach the Rail to the Upright Base (2)
with an MIO x 106mm Bolt (19) and an MIO
Nylon Locknut (112). Do not overtighten the
Loeknut; the Rail must be able to pivot
easily.
Tighten the Storage Knob (44) into the
Upright Base (2) and the Rail (5).
16. Orient the Seat (25) as shown. Attach the Seat to
the Seat Carriage (!6) with four M6 x !6mm
Screws (108).
13
14
158
157
145
157
15 44
112-_e.
Attach at
this hole \
5
Holes
16
Wide
End
108
108
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17. Press the Front Leg Foot (38) onto the Front Leg
(4). Note: The front of the Front Leg Foot is
taller than the back of the Foot.
Attach the Front Leg (4) to the Rail (5) with four
M8 x 20mm Screws (95) and four M8 Washers
(152).
18. Pull out the Seat Knob (138) as far as it will go,
and set the Seat Carriage (!6) on the Bench Rail
(5).
Loosely attach two 8mm Spacers (123), a 59mm
Spacer (122), and two Seat Wheels (74) to the
bottom holes in the Seat Carriage (16) with an
M8 Nylon Jamnut (139) and an M8 x 102mm Bolt
(119). Make sure the parts are oriented as
shown in the inset drawing.
19. Make sure that the wide sides of all six Seat
Wheels (74) are pressed against the Rail (5).
While a second person presses down on the Seat
(25), hold the bottom Seat Wheels firmly against
the bottom of the Rail and properly tighten the
indicated M8 Nylon Jamnut (139).
Engage the Seat Knob (138) into an adjustment
hole in the Rail (5).
17
18
95 95
152
Front is
taller _38
119
123
Side
19
74-
25
5-
74 74 139 138
123
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20. Attach the Leg Lever (13) to the Front Leg (4) 20
with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90).
21. Route the short end of the Split Cable (72)
through the Front Leg (4) and attach it inside the
Leg Lever (13) with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a
Cotter Pin (90).
Attach a 90mm Pulley (92) inside the Front Leg
(4), over the Spit Cable (72), with an M10 x
92mm Bolt (116), two M10 Washers (129), two
25mm Spacers (130), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(112).
22. Insert the two Short Pad Tubes (32) into the Leg
Lever (13). Slide two Large Foam Pads (37) onto
each Short Pad Tube.
Repeat this step with the Long Pad Tube (153)
and the Front Leg (4).
21
22
91
72
91
112
129_ _ 130
4
37
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23. Attach the Backrest Cap (40) to the Backrest
Frame (17) with two M4 x 16mm Self-tapping
Screws (104).
Attach a Bumper (168) to the Backrest Frame
(!7) with an M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screw (!04)
and an M4 Washer (157).
Attach the Right Pinch Guard (42) to the Backrest
Frame (17) with two M4 x 9mm Self4apping
Screws (106). Attach the Left Pinch Guard (41)
in the same manner.
24. Attach the Backrest (24) to the Backrest Frame
(17) with four M6 x 38ram Screws (128) and four
M6 Washers (!26).
25. Insert the rod on the Backrest Frame (17) into the
slot in the Seat Carriage (!6). Hold the Backrest
Frame vertically over the Seat Carriage and
slide the rod into the slot, as shown in the
inset drawing.
23
24
25
104
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168
_.104
157
106
4!
126
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26. Attach the Curl Pad (26) to the Curl Post (12) with 26
two M6 x 16ram Screws (108).
26
108
27. Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the next page.
Before using the resistance system, turn on the console and change the resistance setting as
described in CONSOLE OPERATION on page 20.
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ADJUSTMENTS
This section explains how to adjust the resistance system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 23 for
important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, see the accompany-
ing exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the resistance system is used. Replace worn parts immedi-
ately. The resistance system can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use
solvents.
ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS
To use a high pulley, slide the hook on the Pulley
Housing (27) onto a hook on the Top Frame (20).
Attach the end of the Short Cable (73) without the ball
to the end of the Rope (70) with a Cable Clip (161).
Attach the other high pulley in the same manner.
Remove the high pulleys when not in use.
ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER
To use the Leg Lever (13), attach it to the Front Leg
(4) with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90).
Attach the Split Cable (72) inside the Leg Lever (13)
with a Leg Lever Pin (9!) and a Cotter Pin (90).
See the inset drawing. Attach one of the long ends
of the Split Cable (72) to one end of the Rope (70)
with a Cable Clip (16!), Attach the other long end
of the Split Cable to the other end of the Rope in
the same manner.
20
4
72
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES
To attach a Short Handle (84) to a high pulley, first
attach the pulley housings to the resistance system
(see ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS on the previ-
ous page). Then, attach the Handle to a Short Cable
(73) with a Cable Clip (161).
The Long Handles (not shown) and the Ankle Strap
(not shown) can be attached to the Short Cables (73)
or the Rope (not shown) with Cable Clips (161). Attach
the Hip Strap (not shown) to the ends of the Rope with
two Cable Clips.
The Ab Strap (not shown) can be attached to the Rope
(not shown) using the two Extension Straps (not
shown) and four Cable Clips (161).
ATTACHING THE CURL PAD
To attach the Curl Pad (26), insert the Curl Post (12)
into the Front Leg (4). Secure the Curl Post with the
Curl Knob (45).
Remove the Curl Pad (26) from the resistance
system when performing an exercise that does
not require it.
ATTACHING THE CURL BAR
To use the Curl Bar (43), first attach the leg lever to
the front leg (see ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER on
the previous page). Attach the Curl Bar to the hook
on the Leg Lever (13).
84
43
13
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ADJUSTING THE SQUAT ARM
To adjust a Squat Arm (18), pull the Arm to the
desired position.
A']-rACHING THE SQUAT STATION
To use the squat station, first remove the backrest
(see ADJUSTING THE BACKREST below). Next,
adjust the squat arm to the forward position (see
ADJUSTING THE SQUAT ARM above). Then, insert
a Squat Pin (35) into the correct hole in the Upright
(3). Finally, attach each end of the Rope (70) to the
Squat Carriage (10) with an Extension Strap (82) and
two Cable Clips (161).
Note: The Squat Pin (35) will determine the lowest
point to which the Squat Carriage (10) can
descend. The Squat Carriage should not be able to
descend so low that the user could become
trapped under the Squat Arms (18).
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (24) can be used in a level position or an
inclined position. To use the Backrest in a level posi-
tion, secure the Seat Carriage (16) at the adjustment
hole in the Rail (5) closest to the Front Leg (not shown)
(see ADJUSTING THE SEAT on the next page).
To use the Backrest (24) in an inclined position,
secure the Seat Carriage (16) at one of the other
adjustment holes in the Rail (5). Rest the Backrest
against the Upright Base (2) or the Upright (3). Note:
To use the Backrest in the most inclined position,
the Squat Pin (not shown) must hold the Squat
Carriage (not shown) in the highest position (see
A'TrACHING THE SQUAT STATION above).
For row exercises, remove the Backrest Frame (17)
from the Seat Carriage (16). Hold the Backrest Frame
vertically over the Seat Carriage and lift the rod out of
the slot (see the inset drawing).
18
5 16
82
_1o 18
161
24
18
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT
The Seat (25) can be secured at various positions on
the Rail (5). To move the Seat, pull the Seat Knob
(138) out as far as it will go and slide the Seat to the
desired position. Engage the Seat Knob into an
adjustment hole in the Rail.
To perform row exercises, the hip strap must be
attached to the rope (see ATTACHING THE ACCES-
SORIES on page 17), and the Seat Carriage (16)
must be able to roll along the Rail (5). First, remove
the backrest from the seat carriage (see ADJUSTING
THE BACKREST on page 18). Then, pull the Seat
Knob (138) out as far as it will go, and turn the Seat
Knob so that the pin rests at the end of the "L"-
shaped slot (see the inset drawing).
STORING THE RESISTANCE SYSTEM
To store the resistance system, first remove the Curl
Pad (not shown) and the Leg Lever (not shown) from
the resistance system. Secure the Seat (25) at the
position closest to the Front Leg (4) (see ADJUSTING
THE SEAT above). Next, remove the Storage Knob
(44) from the Upright Base (2). Lift the Front Leg
toward the Top Frame (20). Tighten the Storage Knob
into the side of the Upright Base and into the Rail (5).
To move the resistance system, stand behind the
Upright (3) and place the toe of your shoe on the end
of the Base (!). Tilt the resistance system back onto
the Wheels (49) and roll it to the new location.
25
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Adjustment
Hole
25
2\
44
Pin
\1
138
49
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CONSOLE OPERATION
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
Console
Program
Buttons
Main
Display
Resistance
Display
Sets
Display
Reps
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The heart of the resistance system is the digital resist-
ance training console. The console offers both a manu-
al mode and nine workout programs. When the manual
mode is selected, the resistance setting can be
changed with the touch of a button. When a program is
selected, the console will guide you through an effec-
tive upper body, ab and back, or lower body workout.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps at the right. To use a program, see page 21.
PLUGGING IN THE RESISTANCE SYSTEM
Plug the indicated
end of the
Transformer (181)
into the Rear Mech
Cover (14). Plug the
other end of the
Transformer into a
120-volt outlet. All
indicators and dis-
plays on the console
18!
will flash once; the console will then be ready for use.
The motor may be heard while the resistance system
calibrates itself. Important: Always plug in the trans-
former when using the resistance system.
MANUAL OPERATION
1. Plug in the transformer.
Plug the transformer into a 120-volt outlet (see
PLUGGING IN THE RESISTANCE SYSTEM
above). Important: Always plug in the trans-
former when using the resistance system.
Note: When the power is on, the words MANUAL
MODE will appear in the main display. To use a pro-
gram, see PROGRAM OPERATION on page 21. If
you want to return to the manual mode while the
console is running a program, press and hold the
NEXT button.
If no buttons are pressed and no cables are pulled
for ten minutes, the console will go to sleep. Press
any button to resume exercising.
2. Select aresistance setting.
The current resistance setting will appear in the
resistance display. To select a different resistance
setting, first make sure that no cables are being
pulled. Next, press the resistance + or - buttons.
Each time a button is pressed, the resistance set-
ting will increase or decrease by 1 pound. To
change the resistance setting quickly, hold down
one of the buttons.
Note: While the resistance setting is changing, the
motor will be heard. To prevent damage to the
motor, do not pull any of the cables while the
resistance setting is changing. If a cable is
pulled, the words RELEASE HANDLES AND
READJUST RESISTANCE AS DESIRED may
appear in the main display.
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