Gold’s GYM XR18 User Manual

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customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, or if there are
missing parts, we will guaran­tee complete satisfaction
through direct assistance from
our factory.

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customer hot line will provide
immediate assistance, free of
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CUSTOMER HOT LINE:

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Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST

Model No. GGBE15830
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

CAUTION

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

USER’S MANUAL

Serial

Number

Decal

2

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

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

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

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

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The decals shown here
have been placed on the
weight bench in the indi­cated locations. If a decal
is missing or illegible,
please call our Customer
Service Department toll­free 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 replacement
decal in the location
shown.

Decal 2

Decal 2

Warning Decal 2

Warning Decal 1

Decal 1

Decal 1

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

6. Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time you use the weight bench. Replace
any worn parts immediately.

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

8. Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing bench press exercises, your
partner should stand behind you to catch the
barbell if you cannot complete a repetition.

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

10. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and a
maximum total weight of 610 pounds. Do not
use more than 310 pounds of weight, includ­ing a barbell and weights, while sitting on the
bench. Do not place more than 310 pounds
on the weight rests. Do not place more than
150 pounds on the leg lever or weight car­riage. Note: The weight bench does not
include a barbell or weights.

11. Always keep an equal amount of weight on
both ends of your barbell when you are
using it. When adding or removing weights,
always keep some weight on both ends of
the barbell to prevent the barbell from tip­ping.

12. Always set both weight rests at the same
height. Make sure that the adjustment knobs
are inserted completely and tightened into
the uprights before beginning any exercise.

13. To reduce the risk of the weight rack tipping,
place 60 pounds on the storage tube on the
rack stabilizer before using the high pulley
station or weight rests.

14. 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

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4

Weight Rest

Upright

Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM

®

XR18 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 GGBE15830. 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.

Weight Carriage

Adjustment Bracket

Storage Tube

Lat Tower

Lat Bar

Backrest

Leg Lever

Seat

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 81 in.
Width: 52 in.
Depth: 89 in.

5

1.

Press two 50mm Square Inner Caps (10) into the
ends of the Stabilizer (2).

Attach the Stabilizer (2) to the Bench Frame (1)
with two M10 x 58mm Carriage Bolts (32) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (11). Do not tighten the

Locknuts yet.

Note: The indents around the holes in the
Stabilizer (2) should be on the bottom, and the
decal should be in the indicated location.

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

1

32

Indents

Decal

10

10

1

2

11

2

3

4

65

10

65

11

70

70

13

2. Press two 50mm Square Outer Caps (65) onto the
ends of the Front Leg Base (4). Press a 50mm
Square Inner Cap (10) into the top of the Front Leg
(3).

Attach the Front Leg (3) to the Front Leg Base (4)
using the two Front Leg Plates (13), four M10 x
72mm Bolts (70), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts
(1 1). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.

6

5. Lubricate an M10 x 68mm Bolt (31) with grease.
Attach the Leg Lever (8) to the Front Leg (3) with
the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (11). Do not

overtighten the Locknut; the Leg Lever must
be able to pivot easily.

5

3. Attach the Front Leg (3) to the Bench Frame (1)
using two Small Joint Plates (34), four M10 x
68mm Bolts (31), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts
(11).

Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (11) used in
steps 1–3.

6. Press four 25mm Square Inner Caps (27) into the
ends of the Backrest Frames (33).

Attach the Backrest Bracket (5) to the Backrest
Frames (33) with four M6 x 38mm Screws (37)
and four M6 Nylon Locknuts (40). Make sure the

Backrest Frames are oriented so that the indi­cated holes are closer to the bottom. Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.

3

1

3

11

34

34

31

6

Lubricate

8

11

31

3

Holes

27

27

33

40

40

40

37

37

5

26

26

26

25

41

41

9

8

38

39

72

4

23

4. Press three 45mm Square Inner Caps (26) into
the Leg Lever (8). Press a 25mm Round Inner
Cap (23) into the indicated end of the Weight
Tube (9).

Attach the Weight Tube (9) to the Leg Lever (8)
with an M8 x 58mm Bolt (38), two M8 Washers
(41), a Short Spacer (39), and an M8 Nylon
Locknut (72).

Press an Angled Outer Cap (25) onto the back
end of the Weight Tube (9).