Weider 8520 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

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customer satisfaction. If you have
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above for reference.)

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this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and
material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur­chase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. ICON's obligation under this warranty is lim­ited to replacing or repairing, at ICON's option, the product at one of its authorized service centers. All
products for which warranty claim is made must be received by ICON at one of its authorized service cen­ters with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid, accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase.
All returns must be pre-authorized by ICON. This warranty does not extend to any product or damage to
a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage or
repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center, products used for commercial or rental pur­poses, or products used as store display models. No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth
above is authorized by ICON.

ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in con­nection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss
of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other
consequential damages of whatsoever nature. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci­dental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.

The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth
herein. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Accordingly, the above
limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., 1500 S. 1000 W., LOGAN, UT 84321-9813

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

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

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

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

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

6. Keep small children and pets away from the
home gym system at all times.

7. The home gym system is designed to be

used by only one person at a time.

8. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.

9. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec­tion.

10. Always stand on a foot plate when perform­ing an exercise that could cause the home
gym 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 home
gym system when performing an exercise
that does not use the lat bar.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before
using the home gym system.

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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 76 in.
Width: 38 in.
Length: 59 in.

Leg Press Plate

Low Pulley Station

Foot Plate

High Pulley Station

Lat Bar

Leg Lever

Butterfly Arms

Press Arm

Weight Stack

Seat

Backrest

Weight Pin

Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®8520
Home Gym System. The WEIDER®8520 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
WEIDER

®

8510 will help you to achieve the specific

results you want.

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

®

8520 Home Gym System. 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
WESY85200. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the WEIDER

®

8520 (see the front

cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

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ASSEMBLY

1

56

High Side of

Bracket

3

5

51

51

14

1

4

1

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

• Place all parts of the home gym system in a

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

• The assembly is divided into four stages: 1)
frame assembly, 2) press and butterfly arm
assembly, 3) cable and pulley assembly, and 4)
seat and backrest assembly. The hardware for
each stage is packaged separately.

• Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open
that parts bag.

• 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 home gym system, 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.

1. Before beginning assembly, be sure that

you have read and understand the infor­mation in the box above.

Press a 2” Square Outer Cap (51) onto each
end of the Stabilizer (5). Press a 2” Square
Inner Cap (27) into the end of the Base (4).

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

Slide the indicated end of the Base (4) onto
the 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolts (14) in the
Stabilizer (5). Slide the Rear Upright (56)
onto the Carriage Bolts. Hand tighten a 5/16”
Nylon Locknut (3) onto each Carriage Bolt.

The high side of the bracket on the Rear
Upright must be on the side shown. Do
not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

FRAME ASSEMBLY

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FRAME ASSEMBLY

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

Nylon Locknuts yet.

3. Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (27) into each
end of the Top Frame (55). Press a 1 3/4”
Square Inner Cap (44) into each end of the
crossbar on the Top Frame. Press two 1”
Round Inner Caps (49) into the top of the
crossbar.

Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright
(42) and the Rear Upright (56) with four 5/16”
x 2 3/4” Bolts (11), four 5/16” Flat Washers
(8), and four 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1
through 3.

4. Set two Weight Bumpers (19) onto the brack­et on the Base (4) as shown.

Stack eight Weights (25) on the Weight
Bumpers (19). Be sure that all of the Weights
are turned so the pin grooves are on the
same side.

4

2

3

42

3

1

4

11

11

49

8

44

44

27

27

55

56

42

3

Crossbar

25

Pin Groove

19

4—Bracket

3

8

7

FRAME ASSEMBLYARM ASSEMBLY

5. Press the Weight Tube Bumper (64) into the
end of the Weight Tube (63). Insert the
Weight Tube into the stack of Weights (25).
Be 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). Set the Top Weight onto the
stack of Weights (25).

Insert both Weight Guides (62) into the stack
of Weights (25). Be sure that the holes in

the Weight Guides are at the top, as
shown.

6. Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides
(62) to the Top Frame (55) with the 5/16” x 6”
Bolt (60), two 1/2” x 3/4” Spacers (61), and a
5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

Be sure that the Pulley Bracket (20) is in
front of the Weight Guide (62) as shown.

7. Press a 1” x 7/8” Plastic Bushing (75) onto
each welded spacer on the Press Frame (17).
Slide the Press Frame into place on the Base
(4). Note: This will be a tight fit. The

Plastic Bushings should fit onto each end
of the indicated tube in the Base. Be sure
that the pulley is on the indicated side.

Lubricate the 3/8” x 8” Bolt (59). Attach the
Press Frame (17) to the Base (4) with the
3/8” x 8” Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21).

7

5

6

55

76

63

64

25

62

Lubricate

Pins

60

20

62

3

4—Tube

Welded

Spacers

17

Lubricate

59

Pulley

21

75

61

Holes

8

ARM ASSEMBLY

8. Press a 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap (44) into the
top of a Press Arm (46). Wet the handle on
the Press Arm with soapy water. Slide a
Handgrip (31) onto the handle. Press a 1”
Round Inner Cap (49) into the other end of
the handle. Attach the Press Arm to one side
of the Press Frame (17) with two 5/16” x 2 1/2”
Bolts (22) and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Assemble the other Press Arm (46) in the
same manner.

9. Identify the Right Arm (48) and the Left Arm
(47). Note the position of the welded bracket
on each Arm. Arm identification is very

important for step 10.

Attach a “V”-Pulley (6) and a Long Cable Trap
(50) to the Right Arm (48) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2”
Bolt (7) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21).

Attach a “V”-Pulley (6) and a Long Cable Trap
(50) to the Left Arm (47) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2”
Bolt (7) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21).

10. Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame (55).
Slide the Right Arm (48) onto the right axle.

Note: Be careful not to confuse the Right
Arm with the Left Arm (47); refer to step 9
to identify the Right Arm. Be sure that the
upper end of the Right Arm is behind the
indicated bracket on the Top Frame (55).

Tap two 1” Retainers (69) and a 1” Round
Cover Cap (70) onto the right axle. Be sure

that the teeth on the Retainers bend
toward the Cover Cap, as shown in the
inset drawing.

Attach the Left Arm (47) in the same manner.
Press 1 3/4” Square Inner Caps (44) into the

lower ends of the Right and Left Arms (47,

48). Wet the lower end of each Arm with
soapy water. Slide a 10” Pad (45) onto the
lower end of each Arm.

10

50

50

46

3

22

46

49

44

17

44

49

31

Bracket
Lubricate Axle

45

47

55

48

45

44

69

70

6

48

47

Welded
Brackets

21

8

9

69

55

70

7

6

11. Press a 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap (44) into the
Seat Frame (36). Attach a Bumper (73) to the
Seat Frame with a 1/2” Tap Screw (65).

Slide the Seat Frame (36) onto the 5/16” x
2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). See

the inset drawing. The bracket on the Seat
Frame must be behind the Press Frame
(17). Hand-tighten a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3)
onto each Carriage Bolt. Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts until the end of this
assembly step.

Attach the Seat Frame (36) to the Front
Upright (42) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11),
two 5/16” Flat Washers (8), and two 5/16”
Nylon Locknuts (3).

Tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in this
step now.

12. Attach a Bumper (73) to the Rocker Arm (32)
with a 1/2” Tap Screw (65).

Lubricate a 3/8” x 3 1/4” Bolt (35). Attach the
Rocker arm (32) to the Base (4) with the 3/8”
x 3 1/4” Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21).

13. Lubricate a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt (7). Attach the
Leg Lever (29) to the Rocker Arm (32) with
the 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Jam
Nut (33).

Press a 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap (44) into
each end of the Leg Lever (29).

13

11

8

12

9

ARM ASSEMBLY

Bracket

17

36

1

44

36

3

3

42

73

32

73

65

4

21

7—Lubricate

29

32

44

44

Lubricate—35

65

4

11

33

14. During steps 15 through 29, refer to the
CABLE DIAGRAM on page 19 of this manual
to verify proper cable routing. Before begin­ning this section, identify the Long Cable (23)
and the Short Cable (58) by comparing the
lengths of the cables.

IMPORTANT: While assembling the cables,
do not overtighten the bolts and nuts
securing the pulleys. The pulleys must be
able to turn freely.

15. Locate the Long Cable (23). Route the Long
Cable around the indicated 3 1/2” Pulley (15)
attached to the Top Frame (55). Be sure that

the end of the Cable with the ball is on the
indicated side of the Pulley and that the
Cable is between the Pulley and the hook.

Tighten the 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71) and the 3/8”
Nylon Locknut (not shown).

16. Wrap the Long Cable (23) around a “V”-Pulley
(6). Attach the “V”-Pulley and a Long Cable
Trap (50) to the indicated bracket on the
Front Upright (42) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt (7)
and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that

the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold
the Cable in place.

17. Route the Long Cable (23) around the “V”­Pulley (6) on the Left Arm (47). Be sure that

the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley
and that the Long Cable Trap (50) is posi­tioned to hold the Cable in place. Tighten

the 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt (7) and the 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (not shown).

17

14

15

16

58

23

55

71

Hook

Ball

15

50

23

7

47

23

7

21

6

50

23

6

42

CABLE ASSEMBLY

10

11

18. Route the Long Cable (23) around the “V”­Pulley (6) on the Right Arm (48). Be sure

that the Cable is in the groove of the “V”­Pulley and that the Long Cable Trap (50) is
turned to hold the Cable in place. Tighten

the 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt (7) and the 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (not shown).

19. Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) attached to the Pulley Bracket
(20). Be sure that the Cable is in the

groove of the Pulley and that the Cable
Trap (66) is turned to hold the Cable in
place. Tighten the 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and the

3/8” Nylon Locknut (not shown).
Be sure that the 5/16” x 5” Bolt (68) is proper-

ly tightened and that the Pulley Bracket (20)
can move freely.

20. See the inset drawing. Attach a 3 1/2” Pulley
(15) and a Cable Trap (66) to the indicated
hole in the Long “U”-Bracket (57) with a 3/8” x
2” Bolt (12) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be

sure that the Cable Trap is inside the “U”­Bracket. Note: This may come pre-assem­bled.

Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) and through the Long “U”-Bracket
(57). Be sure that the Cable is in the

groove of the Pulley and that the Cable
and Pulley move smoothly.

21. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) labeled in this
step is pre-attached. It is shown removed
for easy part identification.

Route the Long Cable (23) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) attached to the bracket on the Top
Frame (55). Tighten the 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12)
and the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that

the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley
and that the Cable and Pulley move
smoothly.

21

18

19

20

CABLE ASSEMBLY

48

50

7

6

23

66

15

12

20

68

23

21

12

15

23

57

66

12

15

23

Bracket

55

21

23

12

22. Locate the Short Cable (58). Route the
Short Cable under the 3 1/2” Low Pulley (77).

Be sure that the end of the Cable with the
ball is on the indicated side of the Pulley
and that the Cable is between the Pulley
and the welded spacer on the Leg Lever
(29). Tighten the 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt (16) and

the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (not shown).

23. Wrap the Short Cable (58) around a “V”­Pulley (6). Attach the Pulley and a Long
Cable Trap (50) inside the bracket on the
Seat Frame (36) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt (7)
and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Be sure that

the Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable
in place and that the Cable is routed
around the Pulley as shown.

24. Wrap the Short Cable (58) around a 3 1/2”
Pulley (15). Attach the Pulley to the Rocker
Arm (32) with a 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt (16), a 3/8”
Flat Washer (9), and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut
(21). Be sure that the Cable Trap (66) is

turned to hold the Cable in place and that
the Cable is routed around the Pulley as
shown.

25. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) labeled in this
step is pre-attached. It is shown removed
for easy part identification.

Route the Short Cable (58) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) attached to the lower hole in the
Front Upright (42). Be sure that the Cable

Trap (66) is turned to hold the Cable in
place and that the Cable is routed around
the Pulley as shown. Tighten the 3/8” Nylon

Locknut (21) and the 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71).

25

22

23

24

CABLE ASSEMBLY

58

77

Ball

16

58

6

21

16

66

15

32

9

21

29

7

50

36

58

42

21

71

58

9

66

15

Welded Spacer

13

26. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) labeled in this

step is pre-attached. It is shown removed
for easy part identification.

Route the Short Cable (58) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) attached to the upper hole in the
Press Frame (17). Be sure that the Cable is

routed around the Pulley as shown.

Tighten the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21) and the
3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt (16).

27. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) labeled in this

step is pre-attached. It is shown removed
for easy part identification.

Route the Short Cable (58) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) attached to the upper hole in the
Front Upright (42). Be sure that the Cable

Trap (66) is turned to hold the Cable in
place and that the Cable is routed around
the Pulley as shown. Tighten the 3/8” Nylon

Locknut (21) and the 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71).

28. Attach the end of the Short Cable (58) to the
Long “U”-Bracket (57) with a 1/4” Nylon Lock­nut (2) and a 1/4” Flat Washer (10). Do not

completely tighten the Nylon Locknut. It
should be threaded onto the end of the
Cable so only a couple of threads are
showing above the nut, as shown in the
inset drawing.

26

27

28

CABLE ASSEMBLY

16

9

17

15

21

71

9

42

15

58

66

58

21

66

57

2

10

58

58

57

2

10

14

29. Attach the Long Cable (23) to the Small “U”­Bracket (67) with a 1/4” Nylon Locknut (2)
and a 1/4” Flat Washer (10). Do not com-

pletely tighten the Nylon Locknut. It
should be threaded onto the end of the
Cable only a couple of turns, as shown in
the inset drawing.

Attach the Small “U”-Bracket (67) to the
Weight Tube (63) with the 5/16” x 1 3/4” Bolt
(72) and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

30. Attach the Backrest (41) to the Front Upright
(42) with two 1/4” x 2 1/2” Screws (43) and
two 1/4” Flat Washers (10).

31. Insert the 1/4” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (38) into
the center hole in the Seat Plate (37). Attach
the Seat Plate to the Seat (13) with two 1/4” x
1/2” Screws (18).

Insert the 1/4” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt (38) into
the indicated hole in the Seat Frame (36).
Tighten a 1/4” Nylon Locknut (2) with a 1/4”
Flat Washer (10) onto the Carriage Bolt.

Attach the other end of the Seat (13) to the
Seat Frame (36) with a 1/4” Flat Washer (10)
and the 1/4” x 2 1/4” Screw (24).

31

29

30

CABLE ASSEMBLYSEAT ASSEMBLY

23

67

2

10

63

72

67

3

10

2

23

41

42

10

43

2

24

36

13

37

18

38

10

15

32. Press a 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap (44) into the
Press Adjustment Tube (79).

Align one set of holes in the Press Adjustment
Tube (79) with the holes in the Rocker Arm
(32). Insert the “L”-Pin (40) through the holes.

Be sure that the Press Adjustment Tube is
oriented as shown.

Attach the Press Plate (78) to the Press
Adjustment Tube (79) with a 5/16” x 2 1/2”
Bolt (22), two 5/16” Flat Washers (8), and a
5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

33. Press a 3/4” Round Inner Cap (34) into each
end of the Short Pad Tube (28). Press a 3/4”
Round Inner Cap into each end of the Long
Pad Tube (80).

Insert the Short Pad Tube (28) into the Seat
Frame (36). Slide a 5 1/2” Pad (30) onto each
end of the Short Pad Tube.

Insert the Long Pad Tube (80) into the Leg
Lever (29). Slide a 5 1/2” Pad (30) onto each
end of the Long Pad Tube.

34. Remove the backing from the 8520 decal and
apply it to the home gym system as shown.

Make sure that all parts have been properly
tightened. The use of the remaining parts will
be explained in ADJUSTMENT, beginning on
page 16 of this manual.

Before using the home gym system, pull each
cable a few times to be sure that the cables
move smoothly over the pulleys. If one of the
cables does not move smoothly, find and cor­rect the problem. IMPORTANT: If the cables

are not properly installed, they may be
damaged when heavy weight is used. See
the CABLE DIAGRAM on page 19 of this
manual for proper cable routing. If there is
any slack in the cables, you will need to
remove it by tightening the cables. See
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTE­NANCE on page 18.

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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ADJUSTMENT

The instructions below describe how each part of the home gym system can be adjusted. Refer to the exercise
poster accompanying this manual to see how the home gym system should be set up for each exercise.

IMPORTANT: When attaching the lat bar or nylon strap, make sure that the attachments are in the cor­rect starting position for the exercise to be performed. If there is any slack in the cables or chain as an
exercise is performed, the effectiveness of the exercise will be reduced.

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CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING

To change the weight setting of the weight stack,
insert a Weight Pin (26) under the desired Weight
(25). Be sure to insert the Weight Pin until the bent
end of the Weight Pin is touching the Weights, and
turn the bent end downward. The weight setting of the
weight stack can be changed from 6.5 pounds to

106.5 pounds, in increments of 12.5 pounds. Note:

Due to the cables and pulleys, the amount of
resistance at each exercise station may vary from
the weight setting. Use the WEIGHT RESISTANCE
CHART on page 17 to find the approximate
amount of resistance at each weight station.

ATTACHING THE LAT BAR OR NYLON STRAP TO
THE HIGH PULLEY STATION

Attach the Lat Bar (54) to the Long Cable (23) with a
Cable Clip (53). For some exercises, the Chain (52)
should be attached between the Lat Bar and the Long
Cable with two Cable Clips. Adjust the length of the

Chain between the Lat Bar and the Long Cable so
the Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for
the exercise to be performed.

The Nylon Strap (39) can be attached in the same
manner.

ATTACHING THE LAT BAR OR NYLON STRAP TO
THE LOW PULLEY STATION

Attach the Lat Bar (54) to the Short Cable (58) with a
Cable Clip (53). For some exercises, the Chain (52)
should be attached between the Lat Bar and the
Pulley Cable with two Cable Clips. Adjust the length

of the Chain between the Lat Bar and the Short
Cable so the Lat Bar is in the correct starting
position for the exercise to be performed.

The Nylon Strap (39) can be attached in the same
manner.

Always remove the leg press plate and lock the
leg lever before using the low pulley station (see
ADJUSTING AND REMOVING THE LEG PRESS
PLATE AND ADJUSTMENT TUBE and LOCKING
THE LEG LEVER on page 17).

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ADJUSTING AND REMOVING THE LEG PRESS
PLATE AND ADJUSTMENT TUBE

To adjust the position of the Leg Press Plate (78),
remove the “L”-Pin (40) from the Press Adjustment
Tube (79) and the Rocker Arm (32). Align a different
set of holes in the Press Adjustment Tube with the set
of holes in the Rocker Arm. Re-insert the “L”-Pin.

For some exercises, the Press Adjustment Tube (79)
must be removed. Remove the “L”-Pin (40). Lift the
Press Adjustment Tube off the bracket on the Rocker
Arm (32).

LOCKING THE LEG LEVER

When the low pulley station is in use, the Leg Lever
(29) must be locked in place. Insert the “L”-Pin (40)
through the hole in the Leg Lever and the hole in the
Rocker Arm (32).

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PRESS BUTTERFLY LEG HIGH LOW LEG

WEIGHT ARM ARM LEVER PULLEY PULLEY PRESS

PLATES (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.)

Top 13 9 27 14 32 30

136 2352 305265
257 3281 449397
3 73 46 115 58 121 130
4 99 58 142 69 144 170
5 118 74 171 88 178 215
6 132 88 201 101 217 247
7 151 112 217 114 230 319
8 165 131 264 131 262 347

WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART

This chart shows the approximate weight resistance at each station. “Top” refers to the 6.5 lb. top weight. The
other numbers refer to the 12.5 lb. weight plates. Weight resistance shown for the butterfly arm station is for
each butterfly arm.

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the home gym system. Replace any worn parts immediately. The
home gym system can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.

TIGHTENING THE CABLES

Woven cable, the type of cable used on the home
gym system, can stretch slightly when it is first used.
If there is slack in the cables before resistance is felt,
the cables should be tightened. Slack can be
removed from the cables by tightening the 1/4” Nylon
Locknuts (2) at the end of the Long Cable (23) (see
drawing 1) and at the end of the Short Cable (58)
(see drawing 2). To do this you may need to remove
the Small “U”-Bracket (67) from the Weight Tube (not
shown) or remove the 3 1/2” Pulley (15) from the
Long “U”-Bracket (57). Make sure that the cables are
not too tight or the Top Weight (76) will be lifted off
the weight stack.

Additional slack can be removed by moving the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15) to the other hole in the Long “U”-Bracket
(57). Remove the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21) and the
3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) from the Cable Trap (66), Pulley,
and “U”-Bracket. Re-attach the Pulley and Cable Trap.
Be sure that the Cable trap is in the proper position
and that the Cable and Pulley move smoothly.

Note: If a cable tends to slip off the pulleys often,
the cable may have become twisted. Remove the
cable and re-install it.

If the cables need to be replaced, see ORDERING
REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this
manual.

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CABLE DIAGRAM

The cable diagram below shows the proper routing of the Short Cable (58) and the Long Cable (23). Use the
diagram to be sure that the two cables and the cable traps have been assembled correctly. If the cables have
not been correctly routed, the home gym system will not function properly and damage may occur. The numbers
show the correct route for each cable. The starting and ending points of each cable are labeled. Be sure that

the cable traps do not touch or bind the cables.

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1—Low Pulley

1—High Pulley

Long Cable (23)

7—Long “U”-Bracket

Short Cable (58)

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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

To order replacement parts, simply 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 be pre­pared to give the following information:

1. The MODEL NUMBER of the product (WESY85200).

2. The NAME of the product (WEIDER

®

8520 Home Gym System).

3. The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual).

4. The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING at the
center of this manual).

Part No. 132714 R0896A Printed in Canada © 1996 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION

Please Note: The assembly is divided into four stages: 1) frame assembly, 2) press and butterfly
arm assembly, 3) cable and pulley assembly, and 4) seat and backrest assembly. The hardware
for each stage is packaged separately. Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open that
parts bag.

WESY85200 R0896A

CHART FROM THE MANUAL!

This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. Important: Some parts may
have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes; if you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to
see if it has been pre-assembled.

1/4" Flat Washer (10)–6

5/16" Flat Washer (8)–8

3/8" Flat Washer (9)–5

1/4" x 2 1/2" Screw (43)–2

5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt (72)–1

5/16" x 2 1/2" Carriage Bolt (1)–4

5/16" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolt (14)–2

1/4" x 1/2" Screw (18)–2

5/16" x 2 1/2" Bolt (22)–5

5/16" x 5" Bolt (68)–1

5/16" x 6" Bolt (60)–1

5/16" x 2 3/4" Bolt (11)–6

1/4" x 2 1/2" Carriage Bolt (38)–1

1/4" x 2 1/4" Screw (24)–1

1" Retainer (69)–4

3/8" Nylon Locknut (21)–15

3/8" Nylon Jam Nut (33)–1

3/8" x 2" Bolt (12)–3

3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt (16)–3

3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt (7)–4

3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolt (71)–3

Cable Clip (53)–3

3/8" x 3 1/4" Bolt (35)–1

5/16"Nylon Locknut (3)–20

1/4" Nylon Locknut (2)–3

1" Round Inner Cap (49)–4

1" Round Cover Cap (70)–2

3/4" Round Inner Cap (34)–4

1/2" x 3/4" Spacer (61)—2

1 3/4" Square Inner Cap (44)–10

2" Square Inner Cap (27)–3

2" Square Outer Cap (51)–2

1" x 7/8" Plastic Bushing (75)–2

REMOVE THIS PART LIST/EXPLODED

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Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

PART LIST—Model No. WESY85200 R0896A

Key No. Qty. Description

1 4 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt
2 3 1/4” Nylon Locknut
3 20 5/16” Nylon Locknut
4 1 Base
5 1 Stabilizer
6 4 “V”-Pulley
7 5 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt
8 8 5/16” Flat Washer

9 5 3/8” Flat Washer
10 6 1/4” Flat Washer
11 6 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolt
12 3 3/8” x 2” Bolt
13 1 Seat
14 2 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolt
15 8 3 1/2” Pulley
16 3 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt
17 1 Press Frame
18 2 1/4” x 1/2” Screw
19 2 Weight Bumper
20 1 Pulley Bracket
21 16 3/8” Nylon Locknut
22 5 5/16” x 2 1/2” Bolt
23 1 Long Cable
24 1 1/4” x 2 1/4” Screw
25 8 Weight
26 1 Weight Pin
27 3 2” Square Inner Cap
28 1 Small Pad Tube
29 1 Leg Lever
30 4 5 1/2” Pad
31 4 Hand Grip
32 1 Rocker Arm
33 1 3/8” Nylon Jam Nut
34 4 3/4” Round Inner Cap
35 1 3/8” x 3 1/4” Bolt
36 1 Seat Frame
37 1 Seat Plate
38 1 1/4” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt
39 1 Nylon Strap
40 1 “L”-Pin
41 1 Backrest

Key No. Qty. Description

42 1 Front Upright
43 2 1/4” x 2 1/2” Screw
44 10 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap
45 2 10” Pad
46 2 Press Arm
47 1 Left Arm
48 1 Right Arm
49 4 1” Round Inner Cap
50 4 Long Cable Trap
51 2 2” Square Outer Cap
52 1 Chain
53 3 Cable Clip
54 1 Lat Bar
55 1 Top Frame
56 1 Rear Upright
57 1 Long “U”-Bracket
58 1 Short Cable
59 1 3/8” x 8” Bolt
60 1 5/16” x 6” Bolt
61 2 1/2” x 3/4” Spacer
62 2 Weight Guide
63 1 Weight Tube
64 1 Weight Tube Bumper
65 2 1/2” Tap Screw
66 6 Cable Trap
67 1 Small “U”-Bracket
68 1 5/16” x 5” Bolt
69 4 1” Retainer
70 2 1” Round Cover Cap
71 3 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt
72 1 5/16” x 1 3/4” Bolt
73 2 Bumper
74 2 1 1/8” x 2 1/2” Plastic Bushing
75 2 1” x 7/8” Plastic Bushing
76 1 Top Weight
77 1 3 1/2” Low Pulley
78 1 Leg Press Plate
79 1 Press Adjustment Tube
80 1 Long Pad Tube

# 1 User’s Manual
# 1 Exercise Poster

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