Weider 831.159730 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Model No. 831.159730 Serial No.

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CAUTION

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Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cable Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Trouble-shooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Weight Resistance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Full 90-day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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

Table of Contents

Important Precautions

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

tions before using the home gym.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the home gym are adequately informed of all precautions.

2. Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the home gym.

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

4. Use the home gym only on a level surface. Cover the floor or carpet beneath the home gym for protection.

5. Inspect and tighten all parts often. Replace any worn parts immediately.

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

7. Always stand on a foot plate when performing an exercise that could cause the home gym to tip.

8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

9. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the home gym at all times.

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

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

12. Always disconnect the lat bar or ab strap from the home gym when performing an exercise that does not use the attachments.

13. The home gym is intended for home use only. Do not use the home gym in a commercial, rental or institutional setting.

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.

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS: Height: 77 in. Width: 80 in. Depth: 55 in.

Low Pulley Station

Foot Plate

Leg Lever

Press Arms

Backrest

Curl Pad

Butterfly Arms

Ab Pulley Station

Weight Stacks

Leg Press Lever

Thank you for selecting the innovative and versatile WEIDER®PRO 9940 Home Gym. The WEIDER®PRO 9940 offers a unique 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 WEIDER

PRO 9940

makes it easy to achieve the results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the WEIDER®PRO 9940 Home Gym. 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 831.159730. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the WEIDER

PRO 9940 Home Gym (see the front cover of this manual).

Please use the drawing below to familiarize yourself with the major parts and how they fit together.

Before You Begin

Foam Pads

Leg Press

Plate

Backrest

Seat

High Pulley

Station

Lat Bar

Note: This introduction will save you more time than it takes to read it!

Identifying Parts

To help you identify the small parts used in assembly, we have included a PART IDENTIFICATION CHART located in the center of this manual. Place the chart on the floor or work table and use it to quickly identify different parts as you open the packages for each step. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preattached.

Orienting Parts

As you assemble this product, be sure that all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

Tightening Parts

Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise.

Lining Up the Tools

Assembly requires the following tools (not included):

• 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

• Tape, such as clear tape or masking tape

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.

Some assembly steps require two people.

Giving Yourself a Good Start

Before you begin the assembly process itself, take the time to complete the steps outlined here.

Clearing the Workspace

Clear a workspace that is large enough to hold all parts and allow you to walk all the way around the assembled equipment.

Unpacking the Box

To make the assembly process as smooth as possible, we have broken it into separate stages. All parts used in each stage are found in individual packages in the shipping box. Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Important: Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open the parts bag labeled for that assembly stage.

Assembly

Making Things Easier for Yourself

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that our products can be assembled successfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that your new equipment is a sophisticated product with many small parts. The assembly process will take time—possibly several hours. Most people find that by setting aside plenty of time, and by deciding to make the task enjoyable, assembly will go smoothly. You may want to complete the process over a couple of evenings.

The Four Stages of the Assembly Process

Frame Assembly

You will begin by assembling the base and the upright frames that serve as the skeleton of the equipment.

Arm Assembly

This assembly completes the press and butterfly arms that you operate while you are exercising.

Cable Assembly

This assembly completes the cables and pulleys that connect the moving arms with each other and with the weights.

Seat Assembly

This assembly completes the seat and backrest that support your body while you are exercising.

1. Before beginning, make sure that you have read

and understood the information on page 4.

Locate and open the parts bag labeled “FRAME ASSEMBLY.”

See drawing 1a. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28)

into each end of the Butterfly Base (4). Press two 2” Square Inner Caps (28) into the Weight Base (5).

Insert four 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) up through the indicated holes in the Butterfly Base (4). Insert a 3/8” x 3 1/2” Carriage Bolt (95) up through the hole at the end of the Butterfly Base. Note: If the

Bolts fall out, secure them by putting a small piece of tape over the head of each Bolt. Place the

Butterfly Base flat on the floor. See drawing 1b. Attach the Weight Base (5) to the

Butterfly Base (4) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), a Support Plate with 3 1/2” center holes (93), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

Note: There are three kinds of Support Plates. The main difference between them is the distance between the holes. When you need a Support Plate, find the type with holes that will fit over the Bolts you are using.

2. See drawing 2a. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28) into the end of the Press Base (6).

Attach a 3 1/2” Pulley (24) to each of the brackets on the Weight Base (5) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” Bolt (57) and a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (63).

Insert four 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) up through the indicated holes in the Press Base (6). Insert a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (101) and a 3/8 x 4” Carriage Bolt (102) up through the indicated holes at the end of the Press Base (6).

See drawing 2b. Attach the Press Base (6) to the Weight Base (5) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), a Support Plate with 3 1/2” center holes (93), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

Frame Assembly

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3. Place the bracket on the lower end of the Butterfly Upright (1) over the indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) in the Butterfly Base (4). Hand tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64) onto the Bolts. Do not

tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

4. Press three 2” Square Inner Caps (28) into the Butterfly Top Frame (33). Press two 1” Round Inner Cap (86) into the top of the Butterfly Top Frame (33).

Attach the Butterfly Top Frame (33) to the indicated bracket at the top of the Butterfly Upright (1) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), a Support Plate with 3 1/2” center holes (93), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64).

5. Attach the Butterfly Seat Frame (14) to the Front Leg (20) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), two 5/16” Washers (36), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do

not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

Slide the bracket on the Front Leg (20) onto the two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) in the Butterfly Base (4). Hand tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64) onto the Bolts. Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

Attach the Butterfly Seat Frame (14) to the Butterfly Upright (1) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), two 5/16” Washers (36) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

7. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (98) into the small tube on the Press Upright (2).

Place the bracket on the lower end of the Press Upright (2) over the indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) in the Press Base (6). Hand tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64) onto the Bolts. Do not

tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

Place the bracket on the lower end of the Support Frame (3) over the indicated 3/8” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (101) and the 3/8” x 4” Carriage Bolt (102) in the Press Base (6). Hand tighten a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (63) onto the 3/8” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (101). Do not

tighten the Nylon Jamnut yet.

Note: Do not thread a Jamnut onto the 3/8” x 4” Carriage Bolt (102) yet.

Attach the Support Frame (3) to the Press Upright (2) with two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

6. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28) half way into the top of the Front Leg (20). Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28) into each end of the Small Leg Lever (41).

Attach the Bumper (40) to the indicated hole in the Front Leg (20) with a 1” Tap Screw (80).

Lubricate the 3/8” x 3 1/4” Bolt (62). Attach the Small Leg Lever (41) to the bracket on the Front Leg (20) with the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (63). Do not

overtighten the Nylon Jamnut; it must be easy to pivot the Leg Lever.

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Lubricate

8. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28) into the Press Top Frame (9).

Attach the Press Top Frame (9) to the indicated bracket at the top of the Press Upright (2) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), a Support Plate with 3 1/2” center holes (93), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64).

10. Lubricate the 3/8” x 3” Bolt (88). Attach the Leg Press Lever (83) to the Press Base (6) with the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50). Do not overtighten the

Nylon Locknut; the Leg Press Lever must pivot easily.

11. Place two Weight Bumpers (51) over the indicated holes in the Weight Base (5). Slide a Weight Guide (15) into each of the holes.

Attach the indicated Weight Guide (15) to the Weight Base (5) with a 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolt (46), two 3/8” Flat Washers (48), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50).

Slide six Weights (21) onto the Weight Guides (15).

Make sure the Weights are turned so the pin grooves point towards the floor.

Press a Weight Tube Bumper (18) into the lower end of the Short Weight Tube (17). Slide the Weight Tube into the center holes in the Weights (21).

Slide a Top Weight (16) onto the Weight Guides (15).

Note: Make sure the Top Weight is turned so the groove fits over the welded pin on the Weight Tube (17).

Lubricate

Groove

Grooves

9. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (28) into the Press Seat Frame (7).

Slide the bracket on the Press Seat Frame (7) onto the indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (92) in the Press Base (6). Hand tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64) onto the Bolts. Do not tighten the

Nylon Locknuts yet.

Attach the Press Seat Frame (7) to the Press Upright (2) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (89), two 5/16” Washers (36), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64). Do

not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

14. Attach the Weight Top Frame (66) to the Press Top

Frame (9) with one 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolt (46), a Support Plate with 4” center holes (94), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50). Slide a 3 1/2” Pulley (24) with a Cable Trap (25) onto a 3/8” x 4” Bolt (78). Insert the Bolt through the Support Plate (94) and hand tighten a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50) onto it.

Attach the Weight Top Frame (66) to the bracket on the Press Upright (2) with two 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolts (46), a Support Plate with 2 1/2” center holes (34) and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (50). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

12. Place two Weight Bumpers (51) over the indicated holes in the Weight Base (5). Slide a Weight Guide (15) into each of the holes.

Attach the indicated Weight Guide (15) to the Weight Base (5) with a 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolt (46), two 3/8” Flat Washers (48), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50).

Slide ten Weights (21) onto the Weight Guides (15).

Make sure the Weights are turned so the pin grooves point towards the floor.

Press a Weight Tube Bumper (18) into the lower end of the Long Weight Tube (70). Slide the Weight Tube into the center holes in the Weights (21).

Slide a Top Weight (16) onto the Weight Guides (15).

Note: Make sure the Top Weight is turned so the groove fits over the welded pin on the Weight Tube (70).

13. Place the Weight Top Frame (66) on the indicated brackets on the Uprights (1 and 2). Note: The four

Weight Guides (15) must be behind the Weight Top Frame, as shown in step 14.

Attach the Weight Top Frame (66) to the Butterfly Top Frame (33) with two 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolts (46), a Support Plate with 4” center holes (94), and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (50). Do not tighten the Nylon

Locknuts yet.

Attach the Weight Top Frame (66) to the bracket on the Butterfly Upright (1) with two 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolts (46), a Support Plate with 2 1/2” center holes (34), and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (50). Do not tighten the

Nylon Locknuts yet.

Groove

Brackets

Pin Grooves

15. Attach each of the four Weight Guides (15) to the Weight Top Frame (66) with a 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (59), a 3/8” Flat Washer (48), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50).

Important: Go back and fully tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1 through 15.

17. Press a 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap (35) into the top of a Press Arm (77). Press a 1” Round Inner Cap (76) into the indicated hole in the Press Arm.

Attach the Press Arm (77) to the bracket on the Press Frame (8) with two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Bolts (87) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (64).

Repeat this step to assemble the second Press Arm (77, not shown).

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Welded

Tube

Lubricate

Arm Assembly

16. Locate and open the parts bag labeled “ARM ASSEMBLY.”

Press a Plastic Bushing (100) onto each welded tube on the Press Frame (8).

Lubricate the 3/8” x 8” Bolt (52). Attach the Press Frame (8) to the welded tubes on the Press Base (6) with the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (50). Do not

overtighten the Nylon Locknut; it must be easy to pivot the Press Frame.

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