Weider 831.159300 User Manual

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WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER

User ’s Manual

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Model No. 831.159300 Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal (under seat)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

• Assembly

• Adjustments

• Troubleshooting

• Part List and Drawing

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CABLE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

Note: APART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached to the center of this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before beginning assembly.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

before using the weight system.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the weight system.

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

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

4. Use the weight system only on a level surface. Cover the floor beneath the weight system to protect the floor.

5. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.

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

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. The weight system is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 pounds.

10. Always stand on a foot plate when performing an exercise that could cause the weight system to tip.

11.Never release the press arm, butterfly arms, leg lever, lat bar, or nylon strap while weights are raised. The weights will fall with great force.

12. Make sure that the cables remain on the pulleys at all times. If the cables bind while you are exercising, stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on all of the pulleys.

13. Always disconnect the lat bar from the

weight system when performing an exercise that does not use the lat bar.

14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while

exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.

15. The decals shown below have been placed

on the weight system in the locations shown on page 4. If a decal is missing or illegible, call our toll-free Customer Service Department at 1-800-999-3756 and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

Keep hands and fingers clear of this area.

Decal 2

Decal 1

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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO 2250 weight system. The weight system offers an impressive array 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 weight system will help you to achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the weight system. If you have questions after

reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is 831.159300. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the weight system (see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

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

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS: Height: 76 in. Width: 38 in. Length: 53 in.

Foot Plate

Low Pulley Station

High Pulley Station

Left Side

Right Side

Lat Bar

Decal 1

Decal 2

Leg Lever

Butterfly Arms

Press Arm

Weight Stack

Seat

Backrest

Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are determined relative to a person sitting on the seat; they do not correspond to right and left on the drawings in the manual.

Attach a Stabilizer Foot (51) to the Stabilizer (5) with two #8 x 3/4” Screws (56). Attach another

Stabilizer Foot in the same manner.

Press two 2” x 3” Inner Caps (79) into the Base (4).

Insert two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolts (14) up through the Stabilizer (5). Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) up through the Base (4). Note:

It may be helpful to place a piece of tape over the bolt heads to hold the Bolts in place.

Attach the Base (4) to the Stabilizer (5) with the two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolts (14) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3). Do not tighten the

Locknuts yet.

Frame Assembly

Before beginning assembly, make sure that you have read and understand the information in the box above.

For help identifying small parts, use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of this manual.

• 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 system, make sure all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

• For help identifying small parts, use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART at the center of this

manual.

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 system can be assembled successfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the weight system 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.

ASSEMBLY

2. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (65) into the Front Upright (42).

Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). Hand tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) onto the Carriage Bolts. Do not tighten the Locknuts

yet.

3. Attach the two Weight Guides (62) inside of the Stabilizer (5) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11), two 5/16” Washers (8), two 1/2” x 17/32” Spacers (61), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Tighten the 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) used in step 1.

Slide two Weight Bumpers (19) onto Weight Guides (62). Stack the six Weights (25) on the Weight Bumpers (19). Make sure that all of the

Weights are turned so the large pin grooves are on the bottom of the Weights and on the same side of the weight stack.

Press the Weight Tube Bumper (64) into the end of the Weight Tube (63). Insert the Weight Tube into the stack of Weights (25). Make sure that

the pins on the Weight Tube are resting in the pin grooves in the upper Weight.

Lubricate the insides of the holes in the Top Weight (76). Slide the Top Weight onto the Weight Guides (62).

Groove

Lubricate

Groove

6. Press two 1” x 7/8” Plastic Bushings (75) onto the welded spacers on the Press Frame (17). Slide the Press Frame into place on the Base (4) as shown. Note: This will be a tight fit. The Plastic

Bushings should fit onto each end of the indicated tube in the Base.

Lubricate the 3/8” x 8” Bolt (59) with grease. Attach the Press Frame (17) to the Base (4) with the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Do not

overtighten the Locknut; the Press Frame must be able to pivot easily.

Tube

Lubricate

Welded

Spacer

Arm Assembly

7. Press a 2” Round Inner Cap (33) into the top of the Right Press Arm (46). Press two 1” Round Inner Caps (49) into the handle on the Press Arm.

Attach the Right Press Arm (46) to the indicated side of the Press Frame (17) with two 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolts (22) and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (21).

Assemble the other Press Arm (73) in the same manner.

4. Press two 2” Square Inner Caps (27) into the indicated ends of the Top Frame (55). Press two 1 3/4” Square Inner Caps (44) into the ends of the crossbar on the Top Frame. Press two Round Inner Caps (78) into the top of the crossbar.

5. Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright (42) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11), two 5/16” Washers (8), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides (62) to the Top Frame (55) with a 5/16” x 6” Bolt (60) and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

Tighten the 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) used in steps 2 and 5.

Crossbar

8. Identify the Right Arm (48) and the Left Arm (47) by the position of the welded bracket on each Arm.

Press a 2” Round Inner Cap (33) into the lower end of the Left Arm (47). Wet the end of the Arm with soapy water and slide a 10” Pad (45) onto it. Make sure the 1 1/8” x 2 1/2” Plastic Bushing (74) is in the Arm.

Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame (55). Have another person slide the Left Arm (47) onto the left axle on the Top Frame. Note: Be careful not

to confuse the Right Arm (48) with the Left Arm. Make sure that the upper end of the Left Arm is behind the indicated bracket on the Top Frame.

Set two 1” Retainers (69) on top of a 1” Round Cover Cap (70). Make sure that the teeth on the

Retainers bend toward the Cover Cap, as shown in the inset drawing. Tap the Retainers

and Cap onto the Left axle on the Top Frame (55).

Attach the Right Arm (48) in the same manner.

9. During steps 9 through 20, see the CABLE DIAGRAMS on page 17 of this manual to verify proper cable routing.

Locate the Short Cable (58). Lay the Cable in

the bracket on the Base (4) and under the Press Frame (17). Attach a 3 1/2” Pulley (15) to the bracket with a 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure that the end of the

Cable with the ball is on the indicated side of the bracket.

10. Route the Short Cable (58) under a 3 1/2” Pulley (15) Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to the lower hole in the Front Upright (42) with a 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71), a 3/8” Washer (9), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure that the Cable

Trap is turned to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley.

Bracket

Lubricate

Axle

Bracket

Cable Assembly

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