Gold's Gym GGBE29830 Owner's Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. GGBE29830 Serial No.

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

Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)

QUESTIONS?

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USER’S MANUAL

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

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

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

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

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

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The decal shown here has 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.

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 Merchandising, Inc.

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

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

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

9. Make sure that the cables remain on the pulleys at all times. If the cables bind as you are exercising, stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on the pulleys.

10. Always set both barbell guides and both safety spotters at the same height.

11. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 pounds. Do not place more than 310 pounds, including the barbell, on the barbell guides or safety spotters. Do not place more than 150 pounds on the weight carriage or the leg lever. Note: The weight bench does not include weights.

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

13. Always secure the weights with the weight clips when they are mounted on the weight carriage or barbell.

14. Always lower the weight carriage in a controlled manner; never let the weight carriage drop.

15. Always remove the lat bar when performing an exercise that does not require the use of the lat bar.

16. Always move your bench out of the way when performing an exercise that does not use the bench.

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

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 precautions

before using the weight bench.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Weight Carriage

Lat Bar

Locking Bar

Safety Spotter

Barbell

Curl Pad

Right Side

Left Side

Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are determined relative to a person sitting on the bench; they do not correspond to right and left on the drawings in the manual.

Backrest

Low Pulley Station

High Pulley Station

Barbell Guide

Leg Lever

Foot Plate

Seat

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM

XR38 weight bench. The weight bench is designed to help you develop every major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic increase in muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular system, the weight bench will help you 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 GGBE29830. 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: 85 in. Width: 83 in. Depth: 87 in.

Press two 50mm x 70mm Inner Caps (84) into the ends of the Rear Stabilizer (4). Attach the tether on the Bench Pin (39) to the bottom of the Bench Frame (3) with an M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screw (66).

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Bench Frame (3) with two M10 x 62mm Carriage Bolts (76) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (63). Do not tighten the

Locknuts yet.

Note: The indents around the holes in the Rear Stabilizer (4) should be on the bottom, and the decal should be in the indicated location.

2. Press three 50mm Square Inner Caps (27) into the ends of the Front Stabilizer (1) and into the top of the Bench Leg (2).

Attach the Bench Leg (2) to the Front Stabilizer (1) using the two Bench Leg Plates (24), four M10 x 70mm Bolts (75), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (63). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.

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

• Assembly requires two people.

• For help identifying small parts, use the

PART

IDENTIFICATION CHART.

• 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.

• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

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

This manual is designed to ensure that the weight bench can be assembled successfully by anyone. Most people find that by setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

Before beginning, make sure you understand the information in the box above. Note: Some parts described in the assembly steps may be pre-assembled.

ASSEMBLY

Indents

Decal

5. Lubricate an M10 x 71mm Bolt (75) with grease. Attach the Leg Lever (13) to the Bench Leg (2) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (63). Do

not overtighten the Locknut; the Leg Lever must be able to pivot easily.

3. Attach the Bench Leg (2) to the Bench Frame (3) using two Small Joint Plates (88), four M10 x 70mm Bolts (75), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (63).

Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (63) used in steps 1–3.

6. Press four 25mm Square Inner Caps (26) into the ends of the Backrest Tubes (15).

Attach the Backrest Bracket (16) to the Backrest Tubes (15) with four M10 x 45mm Bolts (74), four M10 Washers (62), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (63). Make sure the Backrest Tubes are orient-

ed so that the indicated holes are closer to the bottom. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.

Lubricate

Holes

4. Press three 45mm Square Inner Caps (28) into the Leg Lever (13). Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap (30) into the indicated end of the Weight Tube (17).

Attach the Weight Tube (17) to the Leg Lever (13) with an M8 x 55mm Bolt (71), two M8 Washers (61), a 10mm Spacer (87), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (64).

Press an 25mm Round Angled Cap (29) onto the indicated end of the Weight Tube (17).

Wide

End

Wide

End

Lubricate

8. Lubricate an M10 x 181mm Bolt (79) with grease. Attach the Backrest Tubes (15) to the Bench Frame (3) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers (62), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (63). Do not over-

tighten the Locknut; the Backrest Tubes must be able to pivot freely.

Slide the Backrest Bracket (16) into the slot in the Bench Frame (3). Engage the Bench Pin (39) into the hole in the Bench Frame and an adjustment hole in the Backrest Bracket.

Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (63) and the M6 x 36mm Screws (69) used in steps 6 and 7.

9. Attach the Seat (19) to the Bench Frame (3) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (70). Make sure that

the Seat is oriented as shown.

7. Attach the Backrest (18) to the Backrest Tubes (15) with four M6 x 36mm Screws (69) and four M6 Washers (60). Make sure that the Backrest

is oriented as shown. Do not tighten the Screws yet.

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