Weslo Bench 400 User manual

Model No. WLEMBE73201
Serial No.
The serial number is found on a
decal on the weight bench. Write
the serial number in the space
above for reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.
USER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Part Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exploded Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench. Use the weight
bench only as described in this manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to
protect the floor.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the weight bench is used. 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 wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion whilst exercising.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
9. When you are using a barbell, make sure that
there is an equal amount of weight on each
side. Note: The weight bench does not
include a barbell or weights.
10. Do not use a barbell that is longer than 1.5 m
(5 ft.) with the weight bench.
11. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 136 kg (300 lbs.),
and a maximum total weight of 186 kg (410
lbs.). Do not place more than 50 kg (110 lbs.),
including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Do not place more than 23 kg
(50 lbs.) on the leg lever. Do not place more
than 14 kg (30 lbs.) on each butterfly arm.
12. When using the backrest in an inclined posi-
tion, make sure the adjustment tube is fully
inserted into the uprights and that the lock-
ing pin is in position around the upright.
13. Always set both weight rests at the same
height. The adjustment clip must always be
inserted through both the upright and the
weight rest.
14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
whilst exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
15. When adding or removing weights, always
keep some weight on both ends of the bar-
bell and secure the barbell with the barbell
hooks to prevent the barbell from tipping.
16. The decal shown below has been placed on
the weight bench. If the decal is missing or
illegible, please call our Customer Service
Department at 08457 089 009 to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the replacement
decal in the location shown.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the weight bench.
Important Precautions

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Backrest
Weight Rest
Barbell Hook
Weight Tube
Weight Tube
Butterfly Arm
Upright
Leg Lever
Adjustment Clip
Adjustment Tube
Locking Pin
Seat
Before You Begin
Thank you for selecting the versatile WESLO®BENCH
400 weight bench. The weight bench is designed to
help you develop 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 weight bench will help you
to achieve the results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have additional ques-
tions, 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 call-
ing. The model number is WLEMBE73201. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the
weight bench.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below to familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.

M8 Nylon Locknut (7)
M10 Nylon Locknut (29)
M8 x 116mm Bolt (34)
38mm Square Inner Cap (4)
25mm Round Inner Cap (24)
25mm Square Inner Cap (17)
M8 Washer (23)
M10 x 63mm Bolt (28)
M8 x 45mm Bolt (1)
14.5mm x 72mm Plastic Spacer (33)
M6 x 16mm Screw (9)
13mm x 10mm Spacer (39)
13mm x 7mm Spacer (22)
22mm Round Inner Cap (41)
19mm Round Inner Cap (44)
25mm Round Angled Cap (25)
16mm Round Inner Cap (47)
M8 x 55mm Bolt (38)
M8 x 52mm Bolt (6)
Part Identification Chart
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1. Before assembling this product, make sure that
you have read and understand the information in
the box above.
Press five 38mm Square Inner Caps (4) into the Base
(3) as shown.
Insert the two M8 x 45mm Bolts (1) up through the
indicated holes in the Base (3). Place a “U”-bracket
(2) on each Bolt and hand tighten the Bolts. Do not
fully tighten the Bolts yet. Make sure that the
indents on the Base are on the bottom and that
the “U”-brackets are oriented as shown in the
drawing.
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Before beginning assembly, read the following
information and instructions carefully.
•Assembly requires two people.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•For help identifying the small parts, use the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:
• two adjustable spanners
• one rubber mallet
• one standard screwdriver
• one phillips screwdriver
•lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: Asocket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end spanners or a set of ratchet spanners.
Assembly
Make Things Easier for Yourself
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc-
cessfully by anyone. Most people find that by
setting aside plenty of time, and by deciding to
make the task enjoyable, assembly will go
smoothly.
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2. Place the “H”-frame (5) over the two “U”-brackets (2)
on the Base (3). Make sure that the “H”-frame is
oriented correctly. The indicated round tubes
must protrude on the side shown.
Attach the “H”-frame (5) to the “U”-brackets (2) with
two M8 x 52mm Bolts (6), four M8 Washers (23), and
two M8 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not fully tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
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Protrusion
Indent
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5
7
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3. Attach the Bench Frame (8) to the “H”-frame (5) with
two M8 x 52mm Bolts (6), two M8 Washers (23), and
two M8 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet. 7
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6
6
5
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4. Attach the Bench Frame (8) to the Base (3) with an
M8 x 55mm Bolt (38) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (7).
Tighten the Bolts and Locknuts used in steps 1 to
4. 8
7
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38
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5. Attach the Right Barbell Hook (14) to a Weight Rest
(15) with an M8 Nylon Locknut (7).
Attach the Left Barbell Hook (40) to the other Weight
Rest (15) with an M8 Nylon Locknut (7).
Press two Upright Bushings (48) onto the top of the
“H”-frame (5).
Insert a Weight Rest (15) into each of the uprights on
the “H”-frame (5). Secure each Weight Rest with an
Adjustment Clip (16).
Make sure that the Weight Rests (15) are at the
same height.
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15
16
5Upright 40
15
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6. Insert a 25mm Square Inner Cap (17) into the top of
the Leg Lever Tube (18).
Press a Leg Lever Bushing (19) into the top of the
front leg on the Bench Frame (8). Insert the Leg
Lever Tube (18) into the front leg and secure it with
the Large Adjustment Clip (20).
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8
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Front Leg
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8. Lubricate the M10 x 63mm Bolt (28) with petroleum
jelly or another type of grease. Attach the Leg Lever
(27) to the bracket on the Leg Lever Tube (18) with
the Bolt and the M10 Nylon Locknut (29). Do not
overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Leg Lever
must be able to pivot easily.
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28 18
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10. Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap (24) into each end of
a Butterfly Weight Tube (35).
Attach the Butterfly Weight Tube (35) to the Left
Butterfly Arm (36) with an M8 x 116mm Bolt (34), an
M8 Washer (23), a 14.5mm x 72mm Plastic Spacer
(33), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (7).
Slide a Weight Stop (26) onto the Butterfly Weight
Tube (35).
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36
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26
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9. Press a 19mm Round Inner Cap (44) into each end of
the two Short Pad Tubes (30) and the Long Pad Tube
(32).
Insert the two Short Pad Tubes (30) into the holes in
the Leg Lever (27). Slide two Large Foam Pads (31)
onto each Short Pad Tube.
Insert the Long Pad Tube (32) into the hole in the Leg
Lever Tube (18) as shown. Slide two Large Foam
Pads (31) onto the Long Pad Tube.
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30
31
27
32
18
31
30
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7. Attach the Weight Tube (21) to the Leg Lever (27) with
an M8 x 52mm Bolt (6), a 13mm x 7mm Spacer (22),
two M8 Washers (23), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (7).
Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap (24) into the indicat-
ed end of the Weight Tube (21). Press a 25mm
Round Angle Cap (25) onto the other end of the
Weight Tube. Slide a Weight Stop (26) onto the
Weight Tube.
Press a 38mm Square Inner Cap (4) into each end of
the Leg Lever (27).
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27
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25
26
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12. Press two 29mm Bushings (42) into the indicated
welded tube on the “H”-frame (5). Slide the tube on
the Left Butterfly Arm (36) into the Bushings.
Note: Make sure the Plastic Spacer (33) is outside
the “H”-frame (5).
Use a standard screwdriver to insert a Spring Clip
(43) into the end of the tube on the Left Butterfly Arm
(36), so that the button on the Spring Clip snaps into
the hole in the tube.
Press a 22mm Round Inner Cap (41) into each end of
the tube on the Left Butterfly Arm (36).
Repeat steps 10 through 12 for the Right Butterfly
Arm (45, not shown).
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43
Tube
49
36
42
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33
Tube
13. Attach the Backrest Brackets (11) to the Backrest (10)
with three M6 x 16mm Screws (9). Do not tighten
the Screws yet.
Make sure that the Backrest Brackets (11) are ori-
ented exactly as shown in the drawing. Note that
the threaded nuts in the Backrest (10) are closer
to one end of the Backrest. The round holes in
the Backrest Brackets must be pointed towards
this end of the Backrest, so that they extend
beyond the Backrest.
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11
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14. Insert the Adjustment Tube (12) into the centre set of
adjustment holes in the “H”-frame (5). Rotate the
Adjustment Tube to the locked position, with the lock-
ing pin wrapped around the “H”-frame.
Rest one end of the Backrest (10) on the Adjustment
Tube (12). Slide the Backrest Bracket (11) that is
attached with two screws onto the welded pin on the
Bench Frame (8). Then, pivot the other Backrest
Bracket over the welded pin. Fasten the Backrest
Bracket to the Backrest with the remaining M6 x 16mm
Screw (9). Tighten all four Screws in the Backrest
Brackets.
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Round Holes
Pin 11
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11
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10 5
12
11. Press a 19mm Round Inner Cap (44) into each end of
the Butterfly Pad Tube (37).
Slide the Butterfly Pad Tube (37) into the indicated
hole in the Left Butterfly Arm (36). Secure the Pad
Tube with an M8 x 52mm Bolt (6), a 13mm x 10mm
Spacer (39), two M8 Washers (23), and an M8 Nylon
Locknut (7).
Wet then end of the Butterfly Pad Tube (37) with
soapy water. Slide a Small Foam Pad (46) onto the
Butterfly Pad Tube.
Press a 38mm Square Inner Cap (4) into each end of
the Left Butterfly Arm (36).
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36
23
4
6
23
39
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7
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This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the Exercise Guidelines on page 12 for important
information on how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying exercise
guide to see the correct form for each exercise.
Inspect and tighten all parts 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.
Adjustments
ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS
To change the height of the Weight Rests (15), first
remove your Barbell (not shown) from the Weight
Rests. If the Adjustment Tube (12) is inserted in one of
the two upper sets of adjustment holes, you will need to
remove it to adjust the Weight Rests.
Whilst holding one of the Weight Rests (15) with one
hand, remove the Adjustment Clip (16) from the upright.
Slide the Weight Rest to the desired position. Insert the
Adjustment Clip through both the Upright and the Weight
Rest. Adjust the other Weight Rest in the same manner.
WARNING: Always set both Weight
Rests (15) at the same height. The Adjustment
Clips (16) must always be inserted through both
the Uprights and the Weight Rests.
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16. Make sure all parts are properly tightened before
the weight bench is used. The use of all remain-
ing parts will be explained in Adjustments below.
15. Attach the Seat (13) to the bracket on the Bench
Frame (8) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (9). 15
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