ProForm PFBE30790 User Manual

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Model No. PFBE30790
Serial No.

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space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal

CAUTION

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

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

3. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to
protect the floor or carpet.

4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.

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

6. The weight bench is designed to be used by
only one person at a time.

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.

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

9. When using a barbell with the weight bench,
place the same amount of weight on both
ends of the barbell. (A barbell and weights
are not included.)

10. Do not place more than 365 pounds, includ­ing a barbell and weights, on the weight

rests; do not place more than 150 pounds on
the leg lever.

11. Do not change the amount of weight on your
preacher curl bar while the bar is resting on
the preacher curl weight rest. (A preacher
curl bar is not included.)

12. When placing the barbell on the weight rests,
guide the barbell carefully, making sure that
the barbell is resting properly on both the
right and left weight rests.

13. When adjusting the backrest, make sure that
the adjustment bar is securely seated in one
of the three sets of adjustment brackets, and
that the weight rest are adjusted to the prop­er height.

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

15. 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
and to assist in guiding the barbell onto the
weight rests.

16. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before
using the weight bench.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO ADJUST THE WEIGHT BENCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART is attached in the center of this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Leg Lever

Weight Rest

Lock Pin

Preacher
Curl Pad

Preacher Curl
Weight Rest

Backrest

Seat

Weight
Tube

Adjustment Bar

Adjustment

Bracket

Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM¨738
weight bench. The PROFORM¨738 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 PROFORM

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738 will help you to achieve the results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the PROFORM¨738. 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 PFBE30790. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the PRO­FORM¨738 (see the front cover of this manual).

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

The decal shown at the right has been applied to the weight
bench in the indicated location. If the decal is missing, or if it
is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department
at 1-800-999-3756 to order a free replacement decal.

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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ASSEMBLY

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

¥ Place all parts of the weight bench in a cleared

area and remove the packing materials; do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is
completed.

¥ 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 weight bench, 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.

2. Locate the Stabilizer (3) that has a warning decal
on it. Turn the Stabilizer so the decal is on top and
insert the Stabilizer into the Frame (4) as shown.
Refer to the inset drawing and align the indicated
holes.

Insert two M10 x 85mm Carriage Bolts (25) up
through the Frame (4) and the Stabilizer (3).
Thread an M10 Nylon Locknut (35) with a 10mm
Washer (34) onto each Bolt. Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet. Next, attach the Stabilizer to
the Frame with an M10 x 70mm Bolt (31), two
10mm Washers (34), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(35) as shown. Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknut yet.

Attach the other Stabilizer (not shown) to the
Frame (4) in the same way.

1. Before beginning assembly, be sure that you

have read and understand the information in
the box above.

Press a 76mm Plastic Bushing (14) into the top of
the Frame (4). Press two 76mm Slotted Endcaps
(16) into the bottom of the Frame. Press a 50mm x
70mm Outer Cap (43) onto the lower end of the
Frame. Press a 50mm Square Endcap (24) into
the back of the Frame.

1

14

16

24

43

4

35

35

2

3

Decal

34

34

25

4

31

Align these

Holes

3

4

5

3

4

5

2

16

Adjustment

Brackets

Bolt

Holes

49

39

3

34

9

40

40

1

Adjustment

Brackets

2

14

26

1

38

17

38

28

1

14

35

3. Identify the Right Upright (2) by noting the posi­tions of the adjustment brackets and the bolt
holes near the lower end. Attach the Right
Upright to the indicated Stabilizer (3) with two
M10 x 95mm Bolts (49), two 10mm Washers
(34), and two 15mm x 70mm Spacers (39). Do

not tighten the Bolts yet.

Press a 76mm Slotted Endcap (16) into the bot­tom of the Right Upright (2); it may be necessary
to turn the Slotted Endcap so it fits around the
15mm x 70mm Spacers (39).

Attach the Left Upright (not shown) to the other
Stabilizer (not shown) in the same manner.

4. Insert the Right Barbell Lock Pin (38) through
the welded tube on a Weight Rest (1). Tighten
an M10 Nylon Locknut (35) onto the Right
Barbell Lock Pin.

Attach the Left Barbell Lock Pin (28) to the other
Weight Rest (1) in the same manner.

Slide a 76mm Plastic Bushing (14) onto each
Weight Rest (1). The Plastic Bushings must

be turned as shown.

5. Insert a 32mm Square Endcap (40) into each
end of the Adjustment Bar (9). Set the Adjust­ment Bar in the lowest set of adjustment brackets
on the Right and Left Uprights (2, 26).

Refer to step 2 and tighten the six M10 Nylon
Locknuts (35) used in that step. Do not over-
tighten the Nylon Locknuts. Next, refer to step
3 and tighten the four M10 x 95mm Bolts (49)
used in that step. Do not overtighten the

Bolts; the Uprights will be damaged and you
will not be able to fully insert the Weight
Rests (1) into the Uprights.

Insert the Weight Rest (1) with the Right Barbell
Lock Pin (38) into the Right Upright (2). Press

the 76mm Plastic Bushing (14) firmly into the
top of the Right Upright. Insert an Adjustment

Pin (17) through the holes in the Right Upright
and the Weight Rest (1).

Attach the other Weight Rest (1) to the Left
Upright (26) in the same way. Make sure that

both Weight Rests are at the same height.