The decals shown here have been applied in the
locations shown. If a decal is missing or illegi-
ble, call the telephone number on the front
cover of this manual and request a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decals may not be
shown at actual size.
WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON IP
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, Inc.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight bench before using your weight bench.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the weight bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
bench to mount, dismount, and use the
weight bench.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the weight bench at all times.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
o reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
10. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg),
and a maximum total weight of 410 lbs. (186
kg). Do not place more than 110 lbs. (50 kg),
including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Do not place more than 30 lbs.
(14 kg) on each fly arm. Do not place more
than 50 lbs. (23 kg) on the leg lever.
11. Do not use a barbell that is longer than five
ft. (1.5 m) with the weight bench.
12. Always make sure there is an equal amount
of weight on each side of your barbell when
you are using it. When adding or removing
weights, always keep some weight on both
ends of the barbell to prevent the barbell
from tipping.
13. When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amount of weight on
the weight rests to balance the bench.
14. When using the backrest in an inclined or
level position, make sure that the support rod
is inserted completely through the uprights
and turned to the locked position.
15. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
9. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the WEIDER®PRO 256 weight
bench. The versatile weight bench is designed to
develop every major muscle group of the body.
hether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic mus-
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cle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular
system, the weight bench will help you to achieve the
specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions after
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Height: 44 in. (112 cm)
Width: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth: 59 in. (150 cm)
Backrest
reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product model
number and serial number before contacting us. The
odel number and the location of the serial number
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decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Weight Rest
Barbell
Support Rod
Curl Pad
Leg Lever
Weight Tube
Upright
Fly Arm
Weight Tube
Seat
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M8 Nylon Locknut (17)
M6 x 16mm Screw (29)
M10 Nylon Locknut (33)
M10 x 63mm Bolt (32)
M6 x 38mm Screw (30)
M8 Washer (16)
M10 Washer (34)
M6 Washer (26)
M10 x 137mm Bolt (36)
M8 x 55mm Bolt (18)
M10 x 120mm Bolt (19)
M8 x 43mm Bolt (39)
M8 x 42mm Carriage Bolt (37)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below
each part refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Important:
Note: Some small parts may have been preattached. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it
as been preattached.
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ASSEMBLY
ake Things Easier for Yourself
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or help identifying small parts, use the PART
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IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
hat the weight bench can be assembled suc-
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cessfully by almost anyone. By setting aside
plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the following information and instructions:
• Assembly requires two people.
• Because of its size, the weight bench should be
assembled in the location where it will be used.
Make sure that there is enough clearance to walk
around the weight bench as you assemble it.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
1.
Before assembling the weight bench,
make sure that you have read and understand the information in the box above.
• As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
arts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
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• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• The included grease and the following tools (not
included) may be required for assembly:
Two adjustable wrenches
One rubber mallet
One standard screwdriver
One Phillips screwdriver
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.
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1
Orient the Crossbar (3) so that the warning decals
are on top. Attach the Crossbar to an Upright (1)
with two M8 x 55mm Bolts (18), two M8 Washers
(16), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (17).
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Crossbar (3) to the other Upright
(1) in the same way.
Orient the Stabilizer (13) so that the indented
2.
holes are facing the floor. Attach the Front Leg (8)
to the Stabilizer with two M8 x 42mm Carriage
Bolts (37) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (17).
not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Do not
Do
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Decals
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Indents
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3. Attach the Front Leg (8) to the Frame (2) with two
8 x 43mm Bolts (39), four M8 Washers (16),
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and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (17). Do not tighten
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4. Attach the Frame (2) to the Crossbar (3) with two
M8 x 55mm Bolts (18) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts
(17).
5. Apply some of the included grease to an M10 x
63mm Bolt (32). Attach the Leg Lever (4) to the
Front Leg (8) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (33).
Locknut; the Leg Lever must pivot easily.
Do not overtighten the Nylon
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2
18
5
32
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17
17
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Grease
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Insert a Long Pad
6.
Leg Lever (4). Slide two Foam Pads (23) onto the
Long Pad Tube.
Attach the other Long Pad Tube (10) and
Foam Pads (23) in the same way.
Tube (10) into a hole in the
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7. Attach the Backrest Tubes (5) to the Backrest (6)
with four M6 x 38mm Screws (30) and four M6
ashers (26). D
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o not tighten the Screws yet.
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8. Insert the Support Rod (7) into a set of holes in
the Uprights (1). Rotate the Support Rod to the
locked position, with the locking pin wrapped
around the left Upright.
Grease an M10 x 137mm Bolt (36). Attach the
Backrest Tubes (5) to the welded tube on the
Frame (2) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers (34),
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (33). Do not over-
tighten the Nylon Locknut; the Backrest Tubes
must pivot easily.
See Steps 1–4. Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts
(17). See Step 7. Tighten the M6 x 38mm Screws
(30).
9. Attach the Seat (11) to the Frame (2) with four M6
x 16mm Screws (29).
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Grease
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36
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Welded
Tube
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Locking
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a Fly Arm (25).
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other Fly Arm (not shown) in the same way.
eight Stop (28) onto the weight tube on
eight Stop (not shown) onto the
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Weight
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11. Attach a Fly Arm (25) to an Upright (1) with an
M10 x 120mm Bolt (19) and an M10 Nylon
ocknut (33). M
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the outside of the Fly Arm Stop (15). Do not
vertighten the Nylon Locknut; the Fly Arm
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must pivot easily.
Attach the other Fly Arm (25) in the same way.
ake sure that the Fly Arm is on
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25
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12. Insert an Arm Pad Tube (12) into the indicated
hole in a Fly Arm (25) from the side shown. Next,
slide a Foam Pad (23) onto the Arm Pad Tube;
the Foam Pad will hold the Arm Pad Tube in
place.
Repeat this step with the other Fly Arm (not
shown).
13. Insert the Inner Bar (43) into the Outer Bar (40)
and align the indicated holes. Using a hammer,
tap the two Roll Pins (41) into the holes until they
are flush with the Outer Bar.
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23
40
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25
43
Holes
41
Holes
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14. Attach the Curl Pad (45) to the Curl Post (27) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (29).
15. Make sure that all parts are properly tightenedbefore the weight bench is used. The use of all
remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENT, starting on page 10.
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ADJUSTMENT
The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See the accompanying exercise guide to see
the correct form for several exercises.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent; do not use solvents.
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (6) can be used in a declined position,
a level position, or any of three inclined positions. To
use the Backrest in a declined position, remove the
Support Rod (7) and lay the Backrest on the Crossbar
(3).
To use the Backrest (6) in a level position or an
inclined position, insert the Support Rod (7) into a set
of holes in the Uprights (1). Rotate the Support Rod
to the locked position, with the locking pin wrapped
around the left Upright. Rest the Backrest on the
Support Rod.
ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE LEG LEVER OR
THE FLY ARMS
To use the Leg Lever (4), slide the desired weights
onto the weight tube on the Leg Lever. Do not place
more than 50 lbs. (23 kg) on the Leg Lever.
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3
1
7
Locking
Pin
To use the Fly Arms (25), make sure there is a
eight Stop (28) on each weight tube. Next, slide the
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desired amount of weight onto the weight tubes. Do
not place more than 30 lbs. (14 kg) on each Fly
Arm.
WARNING:
Leg Lever (4), place a barbell with the same
amount of weight on the weight rests to
balance the bench.
When using the
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Weight
Weight
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Weight
ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE BARBELL
Slide an equal amount of Weight (38, 44) onto each
nd of the barbell. Slide the two Lock Collars (42)
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against the Weights, and tighten them fully.
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Weights (38, 44) on the barbell with the Lock
Collars (42). Never use the barbell with more
than 100 lbs. (45 kg).
ATTACHING THE CURL PAD
For some exercises, the Curl Pad (45) must be
attached to the weight bench. Remove the 30mm
Square Inner Cap (22) from the Front Leg (8). Insert
the Curl Post (27) into the Front Leg, and align an
adjustment hole in the Curl Post with the adjustment
hole in the Front Leg. Secure the Curl Post with the
Curl Knob (31).
lways secure the
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45
Hole
44
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44
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arbell
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Note: When the Curl Pad (45) is not being used,
store it away from the weight bench, and insert
the 30mm Square Inner Cap (22) into the Front
Leg (8).
Adjustment Hole
31
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
HE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS
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uscle Building
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To increase the size and strength of your muscles,
push them close to their maximum capacity. Your muscles will continually adapt and grow as you progressively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can
adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in
two ways:
• by changing the amount of resistance used
• by changing the number of repetitions or sets per-
formed. (A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an
exercise, such as one sit-up. A“set” is a series of
repetitions.)
The proper amount of resistance for each exercise
depends upon the individual user. You must gauge
your limits and select the amount of resistance that is
right for you. Begin with 3 sets of 8 repetitions for each
exercise you perform. Rest for 3 minutes after each
set. When you can complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions
without difficulty, increase the amount of resistance.
Toning
You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a moderate percentage of their capacity. Select a moderate
amount of resistance and increase the number of repetitions in each set. Complete as many sets of 15 to
20 repetitions as possible without discomfort. Rest for
1 minute after each set. Work your muscles by completing more sets rather than by using high amounts of
resistance.
Weight Loss
o lose weight, use a low amount of resistance and
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increase the number of repetitions in each set.
Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, resting for a maximum
of 30 seconds between sets.
Cross Training
Cross training is an ef
well-balanced fitness program. An example of a balanced program follows:
Plan strength training workouts on Monday,
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ednesday, and Friday.
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• Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as
running on a treadmill or riding on an elliptical exerciser or exercise cycle, on
• Rest from both strength training and aerobic exercise
for at least one full day each week to give your body
time to regenerate.
The combination of strength training and aerobic exercise will reshape and strengthen your body, plus develop your heart and lungs.
ficient way to get a complete and
uesday and Thursday.
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ERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM
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etermining the appropriate length of time for each
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workout, and the numbers of repetitions and sets to
complete, is an individual matter. Avoid overdoing it
during the first few months of your exercise program.
Progress at your own pace and be sensitive to your
body’s signals. If you experience pain or dizziness
while exercising, stop immediately and cool down; find
out what is wrong before continuing. Remember that
adequate rest and a proper diet are important factors
in any exercise program.
WARMING UP
Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise to warm up. Warming up prepares
your body for more strenuous exercise by increasing
circulation, raising your body temperature and delivering more oxygen to your muscles.
WORKING OUT
Each workout should include 6 to 10 different exercises. Select exercises for every major muscle group,
emphasizing areas that you want to develop most. To
give balance and variety to your workouts, vary the
exercises from session to session.
Schedule your workouts for the time of day when your
energy level is the highest. Each workout should be
followed by at least one day of rest. Once you find the
schedule that is right for you, stick with it.
EXERCISE FORM
Maintaining proper form is an essential part of an
fective exercise program.
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through the full range of motion for each exercise, and
moving only the appropriate parts of the body.
Exercising in an uncontrolled manner will leave you
feeling exhausted. On the exercise guide accompanying this manual you will find photographs showing the
correct form for several exercises, and a list of the
muscles affected. Refer to the muscle chart on the
next page to find the names of the muscles.
The repetitions in each set should be performed
smoothly and without pausing. The exertion stage of
each repetition should last about half as long as the
return stage. Proper breathing is important. Exhale
during the exertion stage of each repetition and inhale
during the return stage. Never hold your breath.
This requires moving
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MUSCLE CHART
A. Sternomastoid (neck)
B. Pectoralis Major (chest)
C. Biceps (front of arm)
D. Obliques (waist)
E. Brachioradials (forearm)
F. Hip Flexors (upper thigh)
G. Abductor (outer thigh)
H. Quadriceps (front of thigh)
I.Sartorius (front of thigh)
J. Tibialis Anterior (front of calf)
K. Soleus (front of calf)
L. Anterior Deltoid (shoulder)
M. Rectus Abdominus (stomach)
N. Adductor (inner thigh)
O. Trapezius (upper back)
P.Rhomboideus (upper back)
Q. Posterior Deltoid (shoulder)
R. Triceps (back of arm)
S. Latissimus Dorsi (mid back)
T. Spinae Erectors (lower back)
U. Gluteus Medius (hip)
V. Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
W. Hamstring (back of leg)
X. Gastrocnemius (back of calf)
Rest for a short period of time after each set. The
ideal resting periods follow:
Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle
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building workout.
Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work-
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out.
• Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss
workout.
Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing
yourself with the equipment and learning the proper
form for each exercise.
COOLING DOWN
End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Include stretches for both your arms and legs. Move
slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into
each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can
ithout strain. Stretching at the end of each workout
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is an effective way to increase flexibility.
STAYING MOTIVATED
For motivation, keep a record of each workout. List the
date, the exercises performed, the resistance used,
and the numbers of sets and repetitions completed.
Record your weight and key body measurements at
the end of every month. Remember, the key to achieving the greatest results is to make exercise a regular
and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
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PART LIST S
Key No. Qty.DescriptionKey No. Qty.Description
EARS MODEL NO. 831.15791.0; KMART MODEL NO. WEBE1137.0
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12Upright
21Frame
31Crossbar
41Leg Lever
52Backrest Tube
61Backrest
71Support Rod
81Front Leg
9819mm Round Inner Cap
102Long Pad Tube
111Seat
122Arm Pad Tube
131Stabilizer
144Plastic Bushing
152Fly Arm Stop
168M8 Washer
1710M8 Nylon Locknut
186M8 x 55mm Bolt
192M10 x 120mm Bolt
20125mm Round Angled Cap
21438mm Square Inner Cap
22930mm Square Inner Cap
236Foam Pad
24525mm Round Inner Cap
252Fly Arm
264M6 Washer
271Curl Post
282Weight Stop
296M6 x 16mm Screw
304M6 x 38mm Screw
311Curl Knob
321M10 x 63mm Bolt
334M10 Nylon Locknut
342M10 Washer
35425mm Square Inner Cap
361M10 x 137mm Bolt
372M8 x 42mm Carriage Bolt
38415-pound Weight
392M8 x 43mm Bolt
401Outer Bar
412Roll Pin
422Lock Collar
431Inner Bar
44210-lb. Weight
451Curl Pad
*–User’s Manual
*–Exercise Guide
*–Grease Packet
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for information about
ordering replacement parts. *These parts are not illustrated.
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27
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28
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12
23
18
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18
18
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17
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2
29
29
33
33
32
33
22
22
8
22
37
17
17
13
17
39
16
16
22
24
4
22
20
43
40
42
42
24
24
41
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9
10
44
38
3
38
25
24
28
9
12
23
19
22
22
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34
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30
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31
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EXPLODED DRAWING
EARS MODEL NO. 831.15791.0; KMART MODEL NO. WEBE1137.0
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R0707A
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro-
ide the following information when contacting us:
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• the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the name of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the key number and description of the replacement parts(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual)
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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 through one of its authorized service centers.
All repairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre-authorized by ICON. If the product is shipped
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in-home service, the customer will be responsible for a minimal trip charge. This warranty does not extend
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