Weider PRO 396 User Manual
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.
Model No. WEBE27330
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Note: APART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before beginning assembly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The decals shown here have been placed on the
weight bench. If a decal is missing or illegible,
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, to
order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal
in the location shown.
Decal 1
Decal 1
Decal 2–
This decal is on the finger guards
on both sides of the weight bench.
Decal 1
Decal 2
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WARNING
• Misuse of this
product may result in
serious injury.
• Read user’s manual
and follow all warnings
and operating instructions prior to use.
• Do not allow children
on or around machine.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible,
or removed.
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.
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 the weight bench is used. 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 cable remains on the pulleys at all times. If the cable binds as you are
exercising, stop immediately and make sure
that the cable is on the pulleys.
10. Always set both weight rests and both
weight spotters at the same height.
11. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and a
maximum total weight of 610 pounds. Do not
place more than 310 pounds, including the
barbell, on the weight rests. Do not place
more than 200 pounds on the weight carriage
or more than 150 pounds the leg lever. Note:
The weight bench does not include a barbell
or weights. The weight bench is designed to
be used with an Olympic barbell.
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 move the bench out of the way when
performing squat exercises. Always disconnect the lat bar from the cable when performing an exercise that does not require it.
16. 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. ICON 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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ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 84 in.
Width: 67 in.
Depth: 75 in.
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Weight Carriage
Front Upright
Safety Spotter
Weight Rest
Storage Tube
Backrest 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
Foot Plate
Leg Lever
Seat
Lat Bar
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO
396 weight bench. The weight bench is designed to
help you develop every major muscle group of the
body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic
increase in muscle size and strength, or a healthier
cardiovascular system, the weight bench will help you
achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have additional ques-
tions, 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 WEBE27330. 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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
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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.
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.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Press a 51mm x 76mm Inner Cap (21) into the
Front Leg (4). Press two 50mm Square Inner
Caps (22) into the Front Stabilizer (3).
Attach the Front Leg (4) to the Front Stabilizer (3)
with four M10 x 72mm Bolts (33), two Leg Plates
(78), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (32). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
2. Press two 50mm Square Inner Caps (22) into the
ends of the Rear Stabilizer (1).
Attach the two Wheels (38) to the Rear Stabilizer
(1) with two M10 x 45mm Bolts (27) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (32). Do not overtighten the
Locknuts; the Wheels must be able to roll
easily.
Attach the Bench Frame (2) to the Rear Stabilizer
(1) with two M10 x 68mm Bolts (26), two M10
Washers (74), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (32).
Make sure the decal is in the indicated position. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
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Decal
Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information in the box
above.
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5. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frames
(6) with four M6 x 53mm Screws (29) and four M6
Washers (37). Note: If the four Bolts will not
insert into the Backrest properly, go back to
step 4 and readjust the Backrest Frames.
4. Press four 20mm x 40mm Inner Caps (20) into
the ends of the two Backrest Frames (6).
Attach the Backrest Frames (6) to the Backrest
Bracket (9) with four M10 x 58mm Bolts (73), four
M10 Washers (74), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts
(32). Make sure the Backrest Frames are ori-
ented as shown. The Backrests Frames must
be parallel, with the indicated holes aligned.
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32
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Holes
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3. Press two Bushings (34) into the Bench Frame
(2).
Attach the Bench Frame (2) to the Front Leg (4)
with four M10 x 94mm Bolts (18), two Joint Plates
(39), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (32). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
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37
32
29
30
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6. Press four Bushings (34) into the Backrest
Frames (6) as shown.
Secure the Backrest Knob (25) to the Bench
Frame (2). Pull the Knob out as far as it will go.
Slide the Backrest Bracket (9) between the Bench
Frame tubes and engage the Knob into a hole in
the Bracket.
Attach the Backrest Frames (6) and two Finger
Guards (14) to the Bench Frame (2) with an M10
x 146mm Bolt (36), two M10 Washers (74), and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (32). Make sure the
decals are on the outside of the Finger
Guards and that the Finger Guards are on the
inside of the Backrest Frames. Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Bracket Frames and
Pivot Guards must be able to pivot easily.
8. Press two Bushings (34) into the Seat Frame (5)
as shown.
Attach the Seat Frame (5) to the Backrest
Frames (6) and Finger Guards (14) with an M10 x
146mm Bolt (36), two Short Spacers (61), and an
M10 Nylon Locknut (32). Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Seat Frame must be able to pivot
easily.
Attach the Pivot Bracket (15) to the Bench Frame
(2) with an M10 x 100mm Bolt (28) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (32). Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Pivot Bracket must be able to
pivot easily.
Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (32) used in
steps 1–4.
7. Press a 38mm x 50mm Inner Cap (77) into the
indicated end of the Seat Frame (5). Press two
Bushings (34) into the Seat Frame as shown.
Attach the Pivot Bracket (15) to the Seat Frame
(5) with an M10 x 75mm Bolt (30) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (32). Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Pivot Bracket must be able to
pivot easily.
Attach the Seat (11) to the Seat Frame (5) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (31), an M6 x 53mm
Screw (29), and an M6 Washer (37).
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Decal
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25
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34
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28
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32
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9. Press three 50mm Square Inner Caps (22) into
the Leg Lever (7). Press a 48mm Round Inner
Cap (23) into the tube on the Leg Lever.
Slide the two Pad Tubes (16) into the Leg Lever
(7). Slide four Foam Pads (17) onto the ends of
the Pad Tubes. Press four 19mm Round Inner
Caps (19) into the ends of the Pad Tubes.
11. Press a 45mm Square Inner Cap (76) into the
bottom of the Curl Post (12).
Attach the Curl Pad (13) to the Curl Post (12) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (31).
10. Press two Bushings (34) into the Leg Lever
Bracket (8) from the inside, as shown.
Attach the Leg Lever (7) to the Leg Lever Bracket
(8) with an M10 x 78mm Bolt (75) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (32). Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Leg Lever must be able to pivot
easily.
Loosen the Seat Knob (24). Secure the Leg Lever
Bracket (8) in the end of the Seat Frame (5) with
the Knob.
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