Model No. WESY85301
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space above for reference.
Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW TO USE THE HOME GYM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached to the center of this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and the PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before beginning assembly.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the home gym system.
1.Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the home gym system.
2.Use the home gym system only on a level surface. Cover the floor beneath the home gym system to protect the floor or carpet.
3.Inspect and tighten all parts often. Replace any worn parts immediately.
4.Keep small children and pets away from the home gym system at all times.
5.Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection.
6.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Keep hands away from the squat arm upright when the squat arm is being used. Your hand could become pinched between the squat arm upright and the squat arm.
7.Always stand on a foot plate when performing an exercise that could cause the home gym system to tip.
8.Never release the press arm, butterfly arms, squat arm, leg lever, lat bar or nylon strap while weights are raised. The weights will fall with great force.
9.Do not use the VKR station when either weight stack is in use.
10.Make sure that the cables remain on the pulleys at all times. If the cables bind while you are exercising, stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on all of the pulleys.
11.Always disconnect the lat bar from the home gym system when performing an exercise that does not use the lat bar.
12.If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
13.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this home gym system are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER® 8530 Home Gym System. The WEIDER® 8530 offers a selection of weight stations designed to 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 WEIDER® 8530 will help you to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the WEIDER® 8530 Home Gym System. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is WESY85301. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the WEIDER® 8530 (see the front cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.
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ASSEMBLY
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the following information and instructions:
•Place all parts of the WEIDER 8530 in a cleared area and remove the packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
•The assembly is broken into five stages: 1) frame assembly, 2) press and butterfly arm assembly, 3) cable and pulley assembly, 4) seat and backrest assembly, and 5) VKR assembly. The hardware for each stage is packaged separately.
•Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open the parts bag labeled for that assembly stage.
•For help identifying the small parts used in assembly, use the PART IDENTIFICATION
CHART located in the center of this manual.
Note: Some small parts may have been preattached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.
•As you assemble the WEIDER 8530, be sure that all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
•Two (2) adjustable wrenches
•One (1) standard screwdriver
•One (1) phillips screwdriver
•One (1) rubber mallet
•Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly, and soapy water will also be needed.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
FRAME ASSEMBLY
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end of the Stabilizer (5). Press 2” Outer |
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up through the Stabilizer (5). |
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2.Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) up through the Base (4).
Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). Hand-tighten a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3) onto each Carriage Bolt. Do not tighten the
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Press a 1” Inner Cap (6) into the Front Upright (42). Press a 2” Inner Cap (27) into the Squat Upright (56). Press a 2” Inner Cap into the VKR Upright (74).
3.Press a 2” Inner Cap (27) into the end of the Top Frame (55). Press a 1 3/4” Inner Cap
(44)into each end of the crossbar on the Top Frame. Press two Inner Caps (96) into the top of the crossbar.
Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright (42) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11), two 5/16” Flat Washers (8), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).
Attach the Top Frame (55) to the VKR Upright (74) and the Squat Upright (56) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).
Tighten all of the Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1–3.
4.Set two Weight Bumpers (19) on the bracket on the Base (4) as shown. Set two Weight Bumpers (19) on the bracket on the Stabilizer
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Stack eight Weights (25) onto each set of Weight Bumpers (19). Be sure that the pin grooves are all on the same side of each stack of Weights.
Be careful not to tip either stack of Weights (25) until step 6 is complete.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
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Base (4). Note: This will be a tight fit. The |
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