Gold's Gym GGBE13830 Owner's Manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

Model No. GGBE13830
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.

Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)

QUESTIONS?

As a manufacturer, we are com­mitted to providing complete
customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, or if there are
missing or damaged parts, we
will guarantee complete satis­faction through direct assis­tance from our factory.

TO AVOID DELAYS, PLEASE
CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL­FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE.
The trained technicians on our
customer hot line will provide
immediate assistance, free of
charge.

CUSTOMER HOT LINE:

1-800-999-3756

Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST

USER’S MANUAL

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Note: APART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before begin­ning assembly.

GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and
distributed under license from Gold's Gym International, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The decals shown here have
been placed on the weight bench.
If a decal is missing or illegible,
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, to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.

Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.

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 ade­quately 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. Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time the weight bench is used. Replace
any worn parts immediately.

6. Make sure the set screws attaching the
Olympic adapters are properly tightened
each time the adapters are used.

7. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the weight bench at all times.

8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

9. Always set both weight rests at the same
height.

10. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec­tion while exercising.

11. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds and a
maximum total weight of 510 pounds. Do not
place more than 210 pounds, including a
barbell, on the weight rests. Do not place
more than 130 pounds on the leg lever. Note:
The weight bench does not include a barbell
or weights.

12. Always place an equal amount of weight on
each side of the barbell.

13.

Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to catch the barbell if you
cannot complete a repetition.

14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool­ing down.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

before using the weight bench.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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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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Weight Rest

Weight Rest

Adjustment Tube

Backrest

Leg Lever

Seat

Curl Lever

Curl Pad

Upright

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM

®

XR16 weight bench. The weight bench 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 weight bench
will help you to achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions after

reading this manual, 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 GGBE13830. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the weight
bench (see the front cover of this manual).

Before reading further, please review the drawing below
and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.

ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 56 in.
Width: 40 in.
Depth: 77 in.

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Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:

• 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.

• As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

• For help identifying small parts, use the

PART

IDENTIFICATION CHART.

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,
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.

Make Things Easier for Yourself

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc­cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to
realize that the versatile weight bench has many
parts and that the assembly process will take
time. Most people find that by setting aside plen­ty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Press two 38mm x 76mm Inner Caps (34) into a
Base (10). Press a 60mm Square Inner Cap (35)
into the Right Upright (2).

Attach the Right Upright (2) to the Base (10) with
four M10 x 95mm Bolts (50) and four M10 Nylon
Locknuts (44). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.

Repeat this step with the other Base (10) and
the Left Upright (not shown).

1

Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information in the box
above. For help identifying small parts,
use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART.

50

50

34

34

44

35

44

10

2

44

44

17

18

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2. Attach the Crossbar (4) to the Right Upright (2)
with four M10 x 78mm Bolts (51), a Front Support
Plate (17), a Rear Support Plate (18), and four
M10 Nylon Locknuts (44). Do not tighten the

Locknuts yet.

Repeat this step with the Left Upright (not
shown).

3. Orient the Bench Frame (1) with the holes on the
indicated side. Pull the Slider Knob (20) out as far
as it will go. Slide the Seat Slider (7) onto the
Frame and engage the Knob into a hole in the
Frame.

Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Leg (5) with
two M10 x 60mm Bolts (49), two M10 Washers
(43), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (44). Do not

tighten the Locknuts yet.

2

3

20

43

44

49

51

51

2

1

44

53

53

4

53

4. Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Crossbar (4)
with three M10 x 68mm Bolts (53), two M10
Washers (43), and three M10 Nylon Locknuts
(44).

Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (44) used in
steps 1–4.

5. Press two 25mm x 38mm Inner Caps (55) into
the Adjustment Tube (6).

Set the Adjustment Tube (6) into a set of brackets
on the Uprights (2, 3). Make sure the pins on the

Adjustment Tube are set inside the holes in
the brackets.

4

44

43

43

5

7

1

Holes

55

Pin

Bracket

5

55

6

3

2

4