WEIDERCLUB 290 User manual

USERʼS MANUAL
CAUTION
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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save 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 ...........................................................................10
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................11
PARTLIST ..............................................................................14
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................15
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LI ITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warn-
ing decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible,
call the telephone number on 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 the age of 35 or
persons 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. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling 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 num-
ber decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the exercise
tower at www.weiderservice.com/registration.
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: Some small parts
may have been preattached. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
M10 x 90mm Bolt (26)
M10 x 30mm
Screw (27)
M10 x 200mm Bolt (31)
M10 x 95mm Bolt (10)
M10 x 65mm Screw (30)
M10 x 70mm Screw (29)
M10 Locknut (23)
M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping
Screw (8)
M6 Washer (25)
M
M6 x 70mm Screw (28)
M10 Washer (24)
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1.
Orient the Center Base (2) so that the warning
decal is in the position shown. Attach one side of
the Center Base to the Base (1) with two 10 x
90mm Bolts (26), two 10 Washers (24), and two
10 Locknuts (23). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
Repeat this step for the other side of the
Center Base (2).
Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information in the box
above.
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23
1
2
Decal
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24
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ASSEMBLY
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the exercise tower, call 1-800-445-
2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Because of its size, the exercise tower should be
assembled in the location where it will be used.
ake sure that there is enough clearance to walk
around the exercise tower as you assemble it.
• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
•As you assemble the exercise tower, make sure
all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• Assembly requires the following tools:
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.
Make Assembly Easier
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the exercise tower can be assembled suc-
cessfully by almost anyone. By setting aside
plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

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3. Attach the Upright Support (5) to the Base (1)
with two 10 x 90mm Bolts (26) and two 10
Locknuts (23). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Insert the Upright (4) into the Upright Base (3).
Attach the Upright and the Upright Support (5) to
the Upright Base with four 10 x 30mm Screws
(27).
See steps 1–3. Tighten the M10 Locknuts (23).
2
3
2. Attach the Upright Base (3) to the Center Base
(2) with two 10 x 95mm Bolts (10) and two
10 Locknuts (23). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
3
4
1
26
5
23
3
27
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4. Attach the Left Handle (12) to the Pull-up Frame
(6) with an 10 x 65mm Screw (30), an 10 x
70mm Screw (29), and two 10 Washers (24).
Press a 50mm Round Inner Cap (14) into the
Pull-up Frame. Make sure that the thick side of
the Round Inner Cap is on the side shown.
Attach the Right Handle (13) in the same way.
5. Insert the Pull-up Frame (6) into the Upright (4).
Attach the Pull-up Frame with four 10 x 30mm
Screws (27) and four 10 Washers (24).
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13
6
24 29
24
30
14
Thick
Side
Thick
Side
4
27
27
24
24
4
6
5
6
22
Grease
Tether
31
7
4
23
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6. Apply a small portion of the included grease to
the 10 x 200mm Bolt (31). Attach the Dip Arm
(7) to the Upright (4) with the Bolt and an 10
Locknut (23). Do not overtighten the Locknut;
the Dip Arm must pivot easily. Pivot the Dip
Arm to the horizontal position.
Attach the tether on the Pin (22) to the Upright (4)
with an 4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screw (8). Insert
the Pin into the Upright.
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7
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19 11
Handle
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8. Attach the Backrest (9) to the Upright (4) with two
6 x 70mm Screws (28) and two 6 Washers (25).
9. Make sure that all parts have been properly
tightened before you use the exercise tower.
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25
25
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7. Attach an Armrest (11) to the Dip Arm (7) with two
6 x 70mm Screws (28) and two 6 Washers (25).
Wet a Short Foam Grip (21) and the indicated
handle on the Dip Arm (7) with soapy water. Press
an Armrest Cap (19), the Short Foam Grip, and a
28mm Round Inner Cap (15) onto the handle on
the Dip Arm.
Repeat this step for the other side of the Dip
Arm (7).
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4
9
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25
25
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This section explains how to adjust the exercise tower. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for impor-
tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise guide to see the correct form for several exercises.
ake sure all parts are properly tightened each time the exercise tower is used. Replace any worn parts immedi-
ately. The exercise tower can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent; do not use sol-
vents.
ADJUSTING THE DIP ARM
To adjust the Dip Arm (7) to the up or down position,
first remove the Pin (22). ove the Dip Arm to the
new position and reinsert the Pin into the Dip Arm.
Note: The Pin must be inserted into the Dip Arm
and the Upright (4) when the Dip Arm is in the up
position, as shown in the drawing. The Pin will be
behind the Upright when the Dip Arm is in the
down position.
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22
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ADJUSTMENT