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Model No. 831.15395.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (under seat) Visit our website at www.weiderfitness.com CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference.
16. The resistance system is designed to be used with the included resistance, and the resistance included with a MAX by WEIDER MAX PACK. Do not use the resistance sys- tem with any other type of resistance. 17. If you purchase the optional lat bar, always disconnect it from the short cables when per- forming an exercise that does not require it.
(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is 831.15395.0. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the resist- ance system (see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
ASSEMBLY Make Things Easier for Yourself This manual is designed to ensure that the resist- ance system can be assembled successfully by most people. However, it is important to realize that the versatile resistance system has many parts and that the assembly process will take time.
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2. Attach a Wheel (31) to the outside of the Base (1) with a 3/8” x 4 1/4” Bolt (81), three 3/8” Washers (75), and a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (103). Do not overtighten the Jamnut; the Wheel must be able to turn easily. Attach the other Wheel (not shown) in the same manner.
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6. Have a second person hold the Lat Tower (4) so that the holes in the back line up with the holes in the Upright (3). Attach the Lat Tower to the Upright with four 3/8” x 1” Button Head Bolts (87). Attach the Name Plate (89) to the Lat Tower (4) with two #8 x 1/2”...
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9. Attach two .34” Metal Spacers (97), a 2.3” Metal Spacer (39), and two Bearing Wheels (46) to one end of the Seat Carriage (12) with a 5/16” x 4” Bolt (60) and a 5/16” Nylon Jamnut (65) as shown. Make sure the parts are oriented as shown in the inset drawing;...
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12. Press two 1” Square Inner Caps (54) into the indi- cated end of the Backrest Frame (15). Attach a Plastic Foot (53) to the Backrest Frame (15) with a #8 x 3/4” Tek Screw (62). Attach the two Guard Plates (17) to the inside of the Backrest Frame (15) with four #8 x 1/2”...
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16. Locate the Tray (35) on the Lat Tower (4) (see the inset drawing). Remove the two preassembled 5/16” x 3/4” Button Head Screws (86) and the Cover Plate (72) from the Tray. Set the Resistance Bars into the Tray (35) in the following order: the 10-Pound Removable Resistance Bar (67), the 20-Pound Removable Resistance Bar (36), an 80-Pound Resistance Bar...
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20. Wrap the Long Cable (80) under a 90mm Pulley (28) as shown. Attach the Pulley and a Pulley Guard (29) to the Upright (3) with a 3/8” x 4 1/2” Button Head Bolt (40) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (76).
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24. Locate the Leg Lever Cable (32), which has two ends that are the same length and a third end that is longer. Route the longest end of the Leg Lever Cable (32) through the hole in the Front Leg (6), and attach it inside of the hole in the Leg Lever (7) with a 3/8”...
ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the resistance system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 17 for important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompa- nying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the resistance system is used.
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES To attach a Short Handle (49) to a high pulley, first attach the high pulley to the resistance system (see ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS AND LEG LEVER on page 13). Then, attach the Short Handle to the Short Cable (33) with a Cable Clip (51).
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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST The Backrest (14) can be used in a level position or any of three inclined positions. To use the Backrest in a level position, secure the Seat Carriage (12) to the adjustment hole in the Bench Rail (5) next to the Front Leg (6) (see ADJUSTING THE SEAT on page 13).
USING THE REMOVABLE RESISTANCE BARS The Removable Resistance Bars (36, 67) can be used to exercise apart from the resistance system, as shown in the video, or on the exercise guide. To remove a Resistance Bar, pull it out of the Tray (35). To replace the Removable Resistance Bars (36, 67), slide them into the Tray (35) from the side shown, so that the arrows on the rings point toward the Tray.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: •...
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out.
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EXERCISE MONDAY Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: EXERCISE WEDNESDAY Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. RESISTANCE RESISTANCE RESISTANCE SETS REPS SETS REPS SETS REPS...
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on the reverse side of this page. Find the quantity of each part on the PART LIST.
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.15395.0 Key No. Qty. Description Base Base Plate Upright Lat Tower Bench Rail Front Leg Leg Lever Backrest Backing Seat Backing Top Frame Cross Tube Seat Carriage Seat Backrest Backrest Frame Backrest Cap Guard Plate Fulcrum 5/16” Hex Serrated Flange Nut...
WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this RESISTANCE SYSTEM EXERCISER, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the RESISTANCE SYSTEM EXERCISER, free of charge. Parts will be replaced for five years.