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ProForm C 840 User Manual

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Model No, 831.153320
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
• Assembly
• Adjustments
• Part List and Drawing
_CAUTION
Read all precautions
and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipmenL
Save this manu-
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WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER
User's Manual
Patent Pending
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Model No, 831.153320 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER User's Manual Serial Number Decal (under seat) • Assembly • Adjustments • Part List and Drawing Patent Pending _CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipmenL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ............IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..............ASSEMBLY ................ADJUSTMENTS ..............CABLE DIAGRAMS ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..............EXERCISE GUIDELINES ............... ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........Back Cover FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ............Back Cover Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The weight bench Is designed to support a using the weight bench. Use the weight maximum user weight of 300 pounds and a bench only as described in this manual.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM ® reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® C840 weight bench. The weight bench offers an (1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before impressive array of weight stations designed to devel- op every major muscle group of the body.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the Make Things Easier for Yourself packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. This manual is designed to ensure that the weight bench can be assembled successfully The following tools (not included) are required by anyone, Most people find that by setting for assembly:...
  • Page 6 Attach the Leg Lever Bracket (5) to the Bench Frame (1) with two M10 x 81mm Bolts (122) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97). Press two 50mm Square Inner Caps (22) intothe Leg Lever (4). Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap (26) into the indicated end of the Weight Tube (25).
  • Page 7 Insert the Backrest Bracket (7) through the slot in the Bench Frame (1) and under the Adjustment Lever (11). Make sure that the M10 x 72mm Flat Head Screw (27) is under the Backrest Bracket arm. Lubricate an M10 x 155mm Bolt (109) with grease.
  • Page 8 Slide the Thick Pad Tube (10) into the hole in the Leg Lever Bracket (5). Wet both sides of the Pad Tube with soapy water. Slide two Small Foam Pads (18) onto the Tube as shown. Press two Small Pad Caps (20) into the Pad Tube. Slide a Pad Tube (9) into a hole in the Leg Lever (4).
  • Page 9 See the inset drawing. Attach the Large Base Cap (117) to the Rear Base (33) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (107) and an M8 x 16mrn Screw (98). Attach the Rear Base (33) to the Center Base (32) with two M10 x 78mm Bolts (110), two M10 Washers (99), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97).
  • Page 10 15. Press a 32mm Square Inner Cap (66) into the Right Base (34). Attach a Base Cap (47) to the 113 66 Right Base with an M4 x 16mm Screw (107) and an M10 x 19mm Screw (118). Attach the Right Base (34) to the Center Base (32) with three M10 x 68mm Bolts (113), three M10 Washers (99), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97).
  • Page 11 19. Press a Round Joint Bushing (74) intothe Left Frame Joint (49). Attach the Top Frame (40) to the Left Frame Joint (49) with two M10 x 91mm Bolts (116), four M10 Washers (99), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
  • Page 12 23. Press a 48mm Tapered Inner Cap (63) into a BarbellAdapter (59). Slide the Barbell Adapter (59) onto the Weight Bar (55). Thread a 1/4" x 9.5mm Allen Head Set Screw (120) into the Barbell Adapter. Do not tighten the Screw yet. Repeat this step with the other Barbell Adapter (not shown).
  • Page 13 25. Press two 48mm Tapered Inner Caps (63) into the Weight Carriage (71). Insert an MI0 x 19mm Hex Head Bolt (132) intothe bracket on the Weight Carriage from the side shown. Orient the Weight Carriage (71) as shown and slide it onto the Rear Upright (38).
  • Page 14 28. Press two 50mm Square Inner Caps (22) into the Butterfly Frame (42). Attach the Butterfly Frame (42) to the Rear Top Frame (39) with two M10 x 78mm Bolts (110), two M10 Washers (99), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97).
  • Page 15 31. Wrap the Butterfly Cable (83) over a "V"-pulley (89). Attach the "V"-puney and a Large Cable Trap (88) to the Center Upright (37) with an M10 x 60ram Bolt (128) and an M1O Nylon Locknut (97). Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the "V"-pulley.
  • Page 16 35. Locate the Lat Cable (81). Route the Cable up through the Rear Top Frame (39) and over a 90ram Pulley (90). Attach the Pulley inside the Rear Top Frame with an M10 x 78mm Bolt (110), two M10 Washers (99), two 17mm Spacers (86), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (97).
  • Page 17 40. Locate the Low Cable (82). Route the eyelet end of the Cable through the Center Upright (37) and under a 90ram Pulley (90). Attach the Pulley inside the Upright with an M10 x 75mm Bolt (127), two M10 Washers (99), two 17ram Spacers (86), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (97).
  • Page 18 44. Attach the Low Cable (82) inside the Rear Base (33) with an M10 x 75mm Bolt (127), two M10 Washers (99), two 27mm Spacers (87), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (97). Do not overtighten the 97 99 Locknut; the Cable must be able to pivot easily. 45.

  • Page 19: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 24 for impor- tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Refer to the accompanying exer- cise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are propedy tightenedeach time the weight bench is used.
  • Page 20 USING THE OLYMPIC WEIGHT ADAPTER Press a 48mm Round Inner Cap (23) into the Olympic Adapter (24). Attach the Olympic Adapter to the Weight Tube (25) with a 1/4" x 9.Smm Allen Head Set Screw (120). Make sure that the Set Screw is in the bottom of the Adapter.
  • Page 21 ADDING WEIGHTS TO THE BARBELL OR THE WEIGHT CARRIAGE To use the barbell or Weight Carriage (71), slide the desired amount of weight (not included) onto the Barbell Adapters (59) or Weight Carriage. Secure the weights with the Large Weight Clips (77). WARNING: Do.or .

  • Page 22: Cable Diagrams

    CABLE DIAGRAMS The cable diagrams below show the proper routing of the Lat Cable (81), the Low Cable (82), and the Butterfly Cable (83). Use the diagram to make sure that the cables and the cable traps have been assembled correctly. If the cables have not been correctly routed, the weight bench will not function proper/y and damage may occur.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure all parts are properlytightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediate- ly. The weight bench 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 weight bench, can stretch slightly when it is first used.

  • Page 24: Exercise Guidelines

    EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM MUSCLE BUILDING Determining the exact length of time for each workout, To increase the size and strength of your muscles, as welt as the number of repetitions or sets completed, push them close to their maximum capacity.Your mus- is an individual matter.
  • Page 25 Rest for a short period of time"after each set, The slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into ideal resting periods are: each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle without strain.
  • Page 26 MONDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: TUESDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: WEDNESDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page forscheduling and recording your workouts.
  • Page 27 MONDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: WEDNESDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE THURSDAY Date: FRIDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording yourworkouts.
  • Page 28 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly.The number in parentheses by each draw- ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST in the center of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 29 M10 x 60mm Bolt (128) M10 x 50mm Screw (108) M8x63mmBolt(106) M10 x 45ram Bolt (112) M6 x 63mm Screw (103) 65mm Flat Screw M10 x Head (27) M6 x 38ram Screw (102) M10 x 68mm Bolt (113) M10 x 25ram Screw (121) M6 x 72mm Screw (106) M10 x 19ram Hex Head Bolt (132)
  • Page 30 I II II III H_H,u 51mm x 76mm Inner Cap (64) 60mm Square Inner Cap (65) 50mm Square Inner Cap (22) 48ram Tappered Inner Cap (63) 48mm Round Inner Cap (23)
  • Page 31 PART LIST--Model No. 831.153320 R O3A Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description Bench Frame Foot Plate 25mm Round Outer Stabilizer Left Frame Joint Bench Leg Right Frame Joint Fly Foam Pad Leg Lever Left Barbell Glider M8 Nylon Locknut Leg Lever Bracket Safety Spotter M10 Nylon Locknut...
  • Page 32 EXPLODED DRAWING--Model No. 831.153320 R11O3A 97,, 107_,...
  • Page 33 .-t. 11#* _113...

  • Page 34: Full 90-Day Warranty

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