Weider 831.153230 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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CAUTION

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

Model No. 831.153230
Serial No.

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

Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

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

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

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

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BENCH ADJUSTMENT CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Note: A PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. Remove the PART
LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before beginning assembly.

WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The decals shown at right
have been placed on the
weight bench in the indi­cated locations. If a decal
is missing or illegible, call
our toll-free HELPLINE at
1-800-736-6879, Monday
through Saturday, 7 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Central Time,
to order a free replace­ment decal. Apply the
replacement decal in the
location shown.

Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.

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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 you use the weight bench. 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 weight rests at the same
height.

11. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 250 pounds. Do not
place more than 310 pounds, including the
barbell, on the weight rests. Do not place
more than 150 pounds on the weight car­riage. Note: The weight bench is designed to
be used with an Olympic barbell. The weight
bench does not include a barbell or 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.

14.

Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to catch the barbell if you
cannot complete a repetition.

15. Always set the back leg over the center base
before using the leg lever. Always attach the
bench cable to the low cable before perform­ing a bench exercise.

16. Always move the bench out of the way when
performing squat exercises. Always discon­nect the barbell from the high cable when per­forming an exercise that does not require it.
The barbell could be lifted off of the weight
rests and fall.

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. SEARS 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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Weight Carriage

Pulley Arm

Pulley Arm

Safety Spotter

Weight Rest

Weight Rest

Power Assist Leg

Bench Cable

Bracket

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

Leg Lever

Seat

Pull-up Bar

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the WEIDER®PRO 575 weight
bench. The PRO 575 is designed to be used with your
own weight set (not included) to develop every major
muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is a
shapely figure, dramatic muscle size and strength, or a
healthier cardiovascular system, the PRO 575 will help
you to achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER

®

PRO 575 weight bench. If you

have additional questions, please call our toll-free

HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through
Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod­uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.153230. 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 look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw­ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST in the center of this manual. Note: Some small parts

may have been pre-attached. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.

M10 x 57mm Bolt (78)

M10 Nylon Locknut (77)

M10 Washer (79)

M10 x 62mm Carriage Bolt (74)

M6 Locknut (80)

M6 Washer (62)

M8 x 12mm Screw (43)

M5 Washer (92)

M10 x 45mm Bolt (76)

M10 x 25mm Button Bolt (81)

M10 x 75mm Bolt (73)

M10 x 78mm Bolt (70)

M10 x 81mm Bolt (65)

M10 x 86mm Bolt (63)

M10 x 91mm Bolt (67)

M10 x 97mm Bolt (90)

M10 x 100mm Bolt (66)

M4 x 19mm Screw (68)

M6 x 16mm
Bolt (72)

M10 x 102mm Bolt (91)

M10 x 120mm Bolt (75)

M10 x 154mm Bolt (69)

M10 x 164mm Bolt (71)

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

• Assembly requires two people.

• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the

packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.

• 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.

• For help identifying small parts, use the PART

IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.

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

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc­cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to
realize that the versatile weight bench has many
parts and that the assembly process will take
time. Most people find that by setting aside plen­ty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

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2

Numbers

on this

side

Numbers

on this

side

Holes

on this

side

1

77

22

50

74

77

ASSEMBLY

1.

Press a 2” x 3” Square Inner Cap (50) into the
end of the Right Base (22).

Identify the Right Upright (2) by the positions of
the numbers and holes. Attach the Right Upright
to the Right Base (22) with two M10 x 62mm
Carriage Bolts (74) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(77). Note: Be sure that the numbers on the

Right Upright are on the side shown. Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

Repeat this step with the Left Base (23) and Left
Upright (1). Note: Be sure the numbers on the

Left Upright are on the side shown in the inset
drawing.

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

5. Press two 75mm Bushings (26) into the top and
bottom of the Safety Spotter (10).

Attach two Safety Spotter Bumpers (34) to the
Safety Spotter (10) with two M10 x 25mm Button
Bolts (81), two M10 Washers (79), and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (77).

Pull the Knob (30) out as far as it will go. Slide the
Safety Spotter (10) onto the top of the Center
Upright (3) and engage the Knob into an adjust­ment hole. Turn the Knob clockwise until tight.

Press a 60mm Square Inner Cap (46) into the top
of the Center Upright (3).

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4. Attach the Center Upright (3) to the Center Base
(24) with two M10 x 75mm Bolts (73), four M10
Washers (79), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (77).

Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

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3. Press two 2” Round Inner Caps (47) into the ends
of the weight tube on the Weight Carriage (25).
Press two 75mm Bushings (26) into the top and
bottom of the Weight Carriage.

Orient the Weight Carriage (25) and Center
Upright (3) so that the welded bolt and letters are
on the indicated sides. Slide the Weight Carriage
onto the bottom of the Center Upright.

Attach the Carriage Stop (27) to the indicated
hole in the Center Upright (3) with an M10 x
86mm Bolt (63) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77).

2

22

77

77

24

53

53

50

1

90

90

23

5

77

3

63

47

47

Weight

Tube

Letters near

the top of

this side

Welded

Bolt

27

26

26

25

77

79

79

73

24

3

26

77

77

26

3

81

79

79

81

Adjustment

Hole

34

34

10

46

30

2. Press two 50mm Thick Square Inner Caps (53)
and a 2” x 3” Inner Cap (50) into the ends of the
Center Base (24).

Have a second person hold the Right and Left
Uprights (1, 2 [not shown]). Attach the Right and
Left Bases (22, 23) to the Center Base (24) with
two M10 x 97mm Bolts (90) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (77). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

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6. Press two 75mm Bushings (26) into the top and
bottom of the Right Weight Rest (12).

Pull the Knob (30) out as far as it will go. Slide the
Right Weight Rest (12) onto the Right Upright (2)
and snap the Knob into an adjustment hole in the
Upright. Turn the Knob clockwise until tight.

Repeat this step with the Left Weight Rest (not
shown).

8. Press two 38.1mm x 76.2mm Inner Caps (49) into
the end of the Right and Left Frames (5, 6).

Attach the Right and Left Frames (5, 6) to the
Center Upright (3) with an M10 x 81mm Bolt (65)
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77).

Attach the Right Frame (5) to the Center Frame
(4) with an M10 x 120mm Bolt (75), an M10
Washer (79), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77).
Attach the Left Frame (6) to the Center Frame in
the same manner.

Do not tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (77) yet.

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9

30

26

12

26

2

89

6

5

77

9

65

9. Press a 60mm Square Arched Inner Cap (89) into
the end of the Top Frame (9).

Attach the Top Frame (9) to the Right and Left
Frames (5, 6) with two M10 x 81mm Bolts (65)
and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (77). Do not tight-

en the Nylon Locknuts yet.

7

8

46

77

77

79

77

79

79

77

2

1

4

Decal

49

49

5

6

3

4

65

75

75

79

79

77

77

46

70

70

70

70

7. Press two 60mm Square Inner Caps (46) into the
top of the Left and Right Uprights (1, 2).

Orient the Center Frame (4) with the decal on the
side shown. Attach the Center Frame to the Left
and Right Uprights (1, 2) with four M10 x 78mm
Bolts (70), four M10 Washers (79), and four M10
Nylon Locknuts (77). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.