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Model No. WESY5984.1 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (under seat) QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if a part is...
300 pounds. 11. 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.
To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is WESY5984.1. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the resistance system (see the front cover of this manual).
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 an M10 x 80mm Bolt (81), three M10 Washers (75), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (76). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Wheel must be able to turn easily. Attach the other Wheel (not shown) in the same manner.
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6. Attach the Lat Tower (4) to the Upright (3) with four M10 x 25mm Button Screws (87), and four M10 Lock Washers (103). Attach the Name Plate (89) to the Lat Tower (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (62). 7.
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9. Attach two 8mm Metal Spacers (97), a 61mm Metal Spacer (39), and two Bearing Wheels (46) to one end of the Seat Carriage (12) with an M8 x 104mm Bolt (60) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (65) as shown. Make sure the parts are oriented as shown in the inset drawing;...
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12. Attach a Plastic Foot (53) to the Backrest Frame (15) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (62). Attach the two Guard Plates (17) to the inside of the Backrest Frame (15) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (62). 13. Attach the Backrest (14) to the Backrest Frame (15) with four 1/4"...
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16. Locate the Fulcrum (18) on the Lat Tower (4) (see the inset drawing). Slide the Tray (35) onto the rods on the Fulcrum. Make sure the Tray is ori- ented as shown in the drawing. 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, a Cable Trap (29), an M10 Washer (75), and two Finger Guards (110) to the Upright (3) with an M10 x 127mm Button Bolt (56) and an M10 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 the Short Pin (109) and a cotter Pin (108).
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 you use the resistance system.
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES With a high pulley attached to the resistance system (see ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS AND LEG LEVER on page 13), attach a Short Handle (49) to the Short Cable (33) with a Cable Clip (51). The Short Handles (49), Long Handles (not shown), or Ankle Strap (not shown) can be attached to the Long Cable (80) with a Cable Clip (51).
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST The Backrest (14) can be used in a level position or one 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).
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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.
CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram shows the proper routing of the Long Cable (80). Use the diagram to make sure that Long Cable (80) the cable has been assembled correctly. If the cable has not been correctly routed, the resistance system will not function properly and damage may occur.
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: •...
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.
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. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached.
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1/4" x 45mm Bolt (58) M10 x 65mm Button Screw (70) M10 x 66mm Carriage Bolt (83) M10 x 72mm Bolt (64) M10 x 80mm Bolt (81) M10 x 91mm Bolt (90) M10 x 103mm Bolt (66) M8 x 104mm Bolt (60) M8 x 114mm Rod (57) M10 x 127mm Button Bolt (56) M10 x 128mm Button Bolt (24)
PART LIST—Model No. WESY5984.1 Key No. Qty. Description Base Base Plate Upright Lat Tower Bench Rail Front Leg Leg Lever Curl Bar Short Pad Tube Top Frame Cross Tube Seat Carriage Seat Backrest Backrest Frame Backrest Cap Guard Plate Fulcrum...
• the MODEL NUMBER of the product (WESY5984.1) • the NAME of the product (MAX by WEIDER ADVANTAGE resistance system) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING in the...