Impex PHC 698 User Manual

NOTE:

Please read all instructions

carefully before using this

product

Safety Notice

Hardware Identifier

Assembly Instruction

Parts List

Warranty

Ordering Parts

POWERHOUSE CLUB

PHC 698

Model

PHC 698

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07-11-01

OWNER'S

MANUAL

IMPEX FITNESS PRODUCTS

14777 DON JULIAN RD., CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...................................................................................... 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES..................................................................... 2

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER.....…....................................................................... 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 4

EXPLODED DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………... 8
PARTS LIST……………………………………………………………………….. 9

WARRANTY.................................................................................................… 10

ORDERING PARTS......................................................................................... 10

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the POWERHOUSE PHC 698 by IMPEX
FITNESS PRODUCTS. For your safety and benefit, read this
manual carefully before using the machine. As a manufacturer, we
are committed to provide you complete customer satisfaction. If you
have any questions, or find there are missing or damaged parts, we
guarantee you complete satisfaction through direct assistance from
our factory. To avoid unnecessary delays,

FREE customer service number.

provide immediate assistance to you.

Our Customer Service Agents will

please call our TOLL-

Toll-Free Customer Service Number

1-800-999-8899

Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST

www.impex-fitness.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

PRECAUTIONS

This exercise machine is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions
apply whenever you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the
entire manual before you assemble or operate your machine. In particular, note
the following safety precautions:

Keep children and pets away from the machine at all times. DO NOT

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leave children unattended in the same room with the machine.

2. Only one person at a time should use the machine.

3. If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal
symptoms, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.

4. Position the machine on a clear, leveled surface. DO NOT use the machine
near water or outdoors.

5. Keep hands away from all moving parts.

6. Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. DO NOT wear
robes or other clothing that could become caught in the machine. Running
or aerobic shoes are also required when using the machine.

7. Use the machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Do not place any sharp object around the machine.

9. Disabled person should not use the machine without a qualified person or
physician in attendance.

10. Before using the machine to exercise, always do stretching exercises to
properly warm up.

11. Never operate the machine if the machine is not functioning properly.

12. A spotter is recommended during exercise.

WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT
YOUR PHYSICIAN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS
OVER THE AGE OF 35 OR PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH
PROBLEMS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ANY FITNESS
EQUIPMENT. IMPEX INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY OR THROUGH THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Tools Required to Assemble the Machine: Two Adjustable Wrenches and
Allen Wrenches
NOTE: It is strongly recommended this machine to be assembled by two
or more people to avoid possible injury.

STEP 1 (See Diagram 1)

A.) Connect the Left & Right Upright Beams (#1) & (#2) by a Cross Brace (#3) in

the mid-span. Align the holes and secure them with one 4 ¾” Bracket (#7),
two M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolts (#41), two ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and two M10
Aircraft Nuts (#38) on each end of the Cross Brace.

B.) Insert two Crutches (#4) into the top openings on the Upright Beams. Secure

them with two Lock Knobs (#8) through selected holes to obtain desired
height of the Supports.

DIAGRAM 1

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STEP 2 (See Diagram 2)

A.) Attach the back of the Main Seat Support (#10) to the Cross Brace (#3).

Secure it with one 4 3/8” Bracket (#9), two M10 x 2 ½” Carriage Bolts (#36),
two ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and two M10 Aircraft Nuts (#38).

B.) Slide the Sliding Block (#11) onto the Main Seat Support (#10). Secure it with

a Lock Knob (#8).

C.) Attach the Front Stabilizer (#12) to the Main Seat Support (#10). Secure it

with two M10 x 2 ½” Carriage Bolts (#36), ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and M10
Aircraft Nuts (#38).

D.) Insert the Leg Developer Holder (#13) into the Front Stabilizer (#12). Secure

it with a Lock Knob (#8). Attach the Leg Developer (#17) to the bracket on
the Leg Developer Holder (#13). Secure it with an Axle (#16), two ∅ ¾”
Washers (#37), and two M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#39). Attach a Spring Clip
(#32) onto the weight post on the Leg Developer. NOTE: When using the
decline position to do Ab exercises, place at least 30 lbs. of weights on the
post to hold down the leg developer.

DIAGRAM 2

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STEP 3 (See Diagram 3)

A.) Attach the Seat Bracket (#19) to the pivot on the Sliding Block (#11). Attach

two Bushings (#20) to the holes. Attach two Backrest Supports (#22) to the
Bushings. Align the holes and secure them with one M10 x 7 ¼” Hex Bolt
(#40), two ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#38).

B.) Place the Backrest Incline Support (#21) in between the two Backrest

Supports (#22). Align the holes and secure them with one M10 x 7 ¼” Hex
Bolt (#40), two ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#38).

C.) Attach the other end of Backrest Incline Support (#21) to the bracket on the

back of the Main Seat Support (#10). Secure it with one M10 x 3 1/8” Allen
Bolt (#43), two ∅ ¾” Washers (#37), and one M10 Aircraft Nut (#38).

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DIAGRAM 3

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STEP 4 (See Diagram 4)

A.) Place Backrest Board (#24) onto Backrest Supports (#22). Secure it with four

M8 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolts (#35) and ∅ 5/8” Washers (#34).

B.) Place Seat (#25) onto the Seat Bracket (#19). Secure the two back holes with

two M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#33) and ∅ 5/8” Washers (#34). Secure the two
front holes with a Seat Incline Adjustment (#18), two M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolts
(#33) and ∅ 5/8” Washers (#34). Insert a L-shaped Pin (#29) into the
selected hole on the Seat Incline Adjustment to hold the desired incline.

C.) Insert one Foam Roll Tube (#30) halfway through the hole on the Leg

Developer Holder. Insert two Foam Roll Tubes (#30) halfway through the
holes on the Leg Developer (#17). Push six Foam Rolls (#31) onto the Tubes
from both sides.

D.) Attach the Arm Curl Pad (#23) to the Arm Curl Stand (#26). Secure it with two

M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolts (#33) and ∅ 5/8” Washers (#34). Insert Arm Curl Stand
into the square opening on Upright Beam. For Arm Curl exercise, remove Leg
Developer and insert Arm Curl Stand into the opening on top of Front
Stabilizer.

E.) Attach two Spring Clips (#32) onto both ends of Curl Bar (#27). Insert the Curl

Bar into the round opening on the Upright Beam.

DIAGRAM 4

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PARTS LIST

KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Q’ty

1 Left Upright Beam 1
2 Right Upright Beam 1
3 Cross Brace 1
4 Crutch 2
5 Sleeve 2
6 Inner Sleeve 2
7 4 ¾” Bracket 2
8 Lock Knob 4
9 4 3/8” Bracket 1
10 Main Seat Support 1
11 Sliding Block 1
12 Front Stabilizer 1
13 Leg Developer Holder 1
14 Manual 1
15 Leg Developer Bushing 2
16 Axle 1
17 Leg Developer 1
18 Seat Incline Adjustment 1
19 Seat Bracket 1
20 Bushing 6
21 Backrest Incline Support 1
22 Backrest Support 2
23 Arm Curl Pad 1
24 Backrest Board 1
25 Seat 1
26 Arm Curl Stand 1
27 Curl Bar 1
28 Philips Head Screw 4
29 L-shaped Pin 1
30 Foam Roll Tube 3
31 Foam Roll 6
32 Spring Clip 3
33 M8 x 5/8” Allen Bolt 6
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35 M8 x 1 5/8” Allen Bolt 4
36 M10 x 2 ½” Carriage Bolt 4
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38 M10 Aircraft Nut 11
39 M10 x 5/8” Allen Bolt 2
40 M10 x 7 ¼” Hex Bolt 2
41 M10 x 2 ¾” Carriage Bolt 4
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43 M10 x 3 1/8” Allen Bolt 1
44 2” Square End Cap 4
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47 2 3/8” End Cap 2
48 1 ¾” Square End Cap 1
49 1” Square End Cap 2
50 2” Square Sleeve 2
51 2 3/8” Square Sleeve 2

∅

5/8” Washer 10

∅

¾” Washer 16

∅

1 ½” x ∅1“ Bushing 1

∅

1” Cone-shaped Cap 9

∅

1” End Cap 1

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IMPEX INC.

LIMITED WARRANTY

IMPEX Inc. ("IMPEX") warrants this pr oduct to be f ree fr om def ects in workm ans hip and m aterial,
under normal use and service c onditions , f or a per iod of two years on the Fr ame from the date of
purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. IMPEX's obligation under this
Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at IMPEX's option.

All returns must be pre-authorized by IMPEX. Pre-authorization may be obtained by calling
IMPEX Customer Service Department at 1-800-999-8899. All freights on products returned to
IMPEX must be prepaid by the customer. This warranty does not extend to any product or
damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or
abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an IMPEX authorized service center or for produc ts
used for commercial or rental purposes. No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth
above is authorized by IMPEX.

IMPEX is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or cons equential damages aris ing out of or
in connection with the use or performance of the pr oduct or other damages with respect to any
economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyments or use, cos ts of
removal, installation or other consequential damages or whatsoever natures. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of inc idental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above
limitation may not apply to you.

The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is lim ited in its sc ope and duration
to the terms set forth herein. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal right. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts can be order ed by calling our Custom er Ser vice Department toll-free at

999-8899

standard time.

Register on-line at www.imp ex-fitness. com

IMPEX INC.

14777 Don Julian

City of Industry, CA 91746

during our regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am until 5 pm Pacific

[e-mail]

When ordering replacement parts, always give the following information.

1. Model

2. Description of Parts

3. Part Number

4. Date of Purchase

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