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S E L E C T I O N
T H E S T R E N G T H E V O L U T I O N
Abdominal Crunch
User manual
All equipment
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Contents
Identification of the manufacturer and equipment ............................ 3
Description of the equipment ............................................................ 4
Technical data ................................................................................... 5
Safety devices and warnings ............................................................ 6
Place of installation ........................................................................... 8
Fitting the number holder ................................................................. 9
Lifting and moving the equipment ................................................... 10
Adjusting the equipment ................................................................. 12
Routine maintenance ...................................................................... 13
Replacing the padded parts ............................................................ 14
Replacing the cable ......................................................................... 15
Adjusting the cable tension ............................................................. 17
Removing the front protective weight stack panel .......................... 18
Technical Service ............................................................................. 19
Storage ............................................................................................ 20
Disposal ........................................................................................... 21
Using the equipment ....................................................................... 22
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Identification of the manufacturer and equipment
The equipment and manufacturer identification plate, positioned next to the seat on the weight stack frame, gives the following details:
A Manufacturer's name and address
B CE Mark
C Serial number
D Maximum user weight
E Equipment classification
F Consultation of user manual required
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Description of the equipment
03006011
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A Seat: where the user sits to perform the exercise.
B Lever: operated by the user by means of the shoulder pads (C).
D Weight stack: lever (B), operated by the user, moves the weights along two guide rails by means of a cable. A pin (E) is used to
select the workload, to adjust the exercise effort level. The cursor (F) is used to vary the selected workload by 2.5 kg.
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Technical data
1049 mm
(41")
1319 mm
(52")
(59")
1489 mm
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202 kg (445 lb) + 238 kg (525 lb)
65 kg (130 lb) + 95 kg (190 lb)
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Safety devices and warnings
The maximum user weight is 180 kg (397 lb).
The weight stack is covered on the outside by protective panels.
The equipment has no sharp corners.
All parts which come into contact with the user's body are suitably protected with rubber coverings or padding.
Pay particular attention to the parts of the equipment with labels indicating “BEWARE OF
CRUSHING”.
This symbol accompanies safety warnings. It is used to draw attention to potential risks of personal injury. Pay attention
to all safety warnings accompanied by this symbol to avoid possible injury.
WARNING
During all operations involving transport, maintenance and cleaning, pay attention to any part of the equipment where
body parts may become trapped.
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Safety devices and warnings
WARNING
Attention must be paid to the labels attached to the equipment, as they provide
information about possible risks and hazards.
We recommend immediately replacing the labels when they become damaged or difficult
to read.
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Place of installation
To ensure safe, comfortable and effective use of the equipment, the place of installation must comply with certain specific requirements;
in particular, before choosing where to install the equipment we recommended that you check that the following conditions are available:
- a temperature between +10°C and +25°C;
- sufficient ventilation to maintain a humidity level between 20% and 90%, when the equipment is in use;
- sufficient lighting to make the area a safe and relaxing place to exercise;
- sufficient clearance on all sides of the equipment, taking into account its maximum dimensions when in use, to ensure safety;
- a flat, stable and vibration-free floor surface, with sufficient load bearing capacity for the equipment’s weight.
If the equipment is to be installed in a public recreation area, the place of installation must comply with all the requirements of the
regulations currently in force.
WARNINGS
The equipment must be installed and used in a place where access and supervision are specifically controlled by the
owner.
When installing the equipment, use suitable personal protective equipment.
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Fitting the number holder
The number holder must be fixed immediately underneath the top: standing facing
the equipment, attach the number holder on the left, on the cover of guide rail (A).
Find the place where the two screws (B) are to be inserted.
Attach the number holder using the two screws; the pressure used to tighten the
screws is enough to open the holes provided in the cover.
The number holder is optional.
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Lifting and moving the equipment
Snap-on castors (optional) must be used to move the equipment.
WARNING
Move the equipment very carefully, because it may become unstable
and tip over.
The castors for moving the equipment snap on under the feet of the equipment,
after it has been raised, and are held in place by the special straps.
Raise the equipment on the weight stack side, using a pallet truck or fork-lift
truck; and for greater safety place a wedge under the frame to keep the equipment
raised.
Insert the two fixed castors first on one side and then on the other side of the
weight stack: fit castor stems (A) into the holes provided under the equipment
feet, then push hard until they snap in.
WARNINGS
We recommend placing padded material between the frame and the
wedge and between the frame and the machinery used to lift it.
The fixed castors must always be placed underneath the weight stack.
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Lifting and moving the equipment
Proceeding in the same way, lift the equipment on seat side and insert the swivel
castors.
Lastly, lift the equipment again, remove the safety wedges and place the wheels
on the floor.
WARNINGS
When moving the equipment, we recommend pushing it only from the
weight stack side, and not from any other side.
Do not use the equipment with the castors fitted. The castors are to
be used only for moving the equipment and must be removed before
exercising on it.
When lifting the equipment, do not press against the weight stack
guard.
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Adjusting the equipment
After the equipment has been positioned on the floor, check that it is level.
If necessary, use the adjuster screw located under foot (A), clearly indicated by
two raised arrows.
Raise the equipment and adjust the screw until the equipment is level.
WARNING
Given the weight of the equipment, we recommend that it should always
be lifted by more than one person.
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Routine maintenance
WARNINGS
The safety of the equipment is assured only on the condition that it is carefully inspected every two weeks for any signs
of damage and/or wear.
Replace defective and worn components immediately, or alternatively remove the equipment from service.
The equipment should always be kept clean and free of dust, in compliance with good hygiene practice, especially if it is used in a
gym or by more than one person.
Use a moist cloth or a sponge and mild soap to clean the padded parts.
Wipe the outside of the equipment every week using a damp sponge.
Do not use chemicals or solvents.
WARNING
Be careful not to rub too hard on the drawings and instructions shown on the labels.
To oil the weight stack guide rails:
- remove the protective panel covering the weight stack, following the instructions found in the paragraph headed Removing the
front weight stack panel;
- use a soft cloth to remove any dust and oil residues from the guide rails;
- slightly moisten the cloth with the oil supplied in the optional Basic Box kit;
- using this cloth, apply a very thin layer of lubricant over the guide rails, taking care not to apply too much;
- refit the protective panel on the weight stack.
Call in the Technogym Technical Support Service for instructions on any maintenance operations not described in this manual.
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Replacing the padded parts
If any of the padding shows signs of wear, especially in the interests of hygiene, we recommend replacing them completely.
To replace seats and backrests loosen the screws on the opposite side to the padding.
To replace the shoulder pads unscrew the nuts (A), loosen the screws (B), then remove the pads.
To replace the roller pad remove the padding for the left shoulder; then loosen screws (C), extract cover (D), unscrew cap (E), and
lastly remove the roller pad.
To replace footrest (F) loosen the screws on the underside of the footrest itself.
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Replacing the cable
Cables must always be replaced at the first sign of wear, even if only the outer
rubber protection is worn.
WARNINGS
Carefully check the state of the cables once a month.
ALWAYS use cables supplied directly by Technogym.
To replace the cable, you must:
- remove the protective panel covering the weight stack, following the
instructions found in the paragraph headed Removing the front weight stack
panel;
- unscrew screws (A), loosen lock nut (B) and loosen adjuster (C);
- remove the weight stack cable from adjuster side;
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Replacing the cable
- insert the new cable from the adjuster side (ensuring that it follows the same
route as the original cable, as shown in the illustration);
- tighten screws (A), screw in adjuster (C) and screw on lock nut (B);
- refit the protective panel on the weight stack.
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Adjusting the cable tension
It is possible to take up some of the slack in the weight stack cable using
adjuster (C), after loosening lock nut (B).
WARNING
To pull the cable taut after replacement, it may be helpful, when
tightening the screws (A), to insert a thickness of approx. 10 mm (1/2”)
under the first weight in the weight stack.
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Removing the front protective weight stack panel
The front protective weight stack panel is fixed to the frame by eight screws.
To remove the panel, you must:
- unscrew the four screws (A);
- unscrew the four screws (B) while holding the panel with one hand;
- remove the panel.
To reassemble the panel, carry out the above steps in reverse order.
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Technical Service
The Technogym Technical Support Service provides:
- telephone assistance;
- information on which service calls are covered and not covered by warranty;
- on-site assistance;
- sending of original spare parts.
Technogym Technical
email: [email protected]
When contacting the Technogym Technical Support Service, please specify the following details:
- equipment model,
- date of purchase,
- serial number,
- precise description of the problem.
Support Service
tel: 0547 650650
fax: 0547 650150
WARNING
Any operations carried out by persons not authorized by Technogym on the equipment will invalidate the warranty.
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Storage
If the equipment will not be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing it:
- in a clean and dry place, covered with a cloth to protect it from dust;
- in an environment with a temperature between +10°C and +25°C and a humidity between 20% and 90%.
Use the original packing materials, to better preserve the equipment.
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Disposal
It is always good practise to ensure that the equipment can never constitute a hazard; therefore do not leave the equipment where
children may play with it.
Do not dump the equipment in the environment, or in public areas or private areas accessible to the public.
The equipment is made from recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium and plastic, which must be disposed of in the manner
prescribed by the urban refuse collection regulations in force, by firms specialised in urban and environmental hygiene.
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Using the equipment
To access the seat comfortably lift the shoulder pads (A).
Select the workload with the pin (B).
Sit down and position your feet on the footrest (C) with your lower back firmly
against the backrest.
Pull shoulder pads (A) down over the front of your shoulders.
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Using the equipment
Crunch forward seeking to bring your breast bone as close as possible to your
pelvis.
Maintain a smooth controlled speed; we recommend a slower speed during the
return phase than during the approach phase.
Maintain control of the workload during the movement; during the return phase
the weight stack must not return completely to the rest position.
At the end of the exercise, lie back until the weight stack returns to the rest position.
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