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Model No. GGSY2985.0
Serial No.
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space above for future reference.
Serial Number Decal (Under Seat)
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- Page 1 Model No. GGSY2985.0 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL 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 damaged or missing, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6 p.m. Mountain Time, to order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Gold's Gym Merchandising, Inc. -
Page 3: Important Precautions
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight system. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all 9. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec- warnings on the weight system before using tion while exercising. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM ® model number and serial number before calling. The GS2500 weight system. The weight system offers a model number is GGSY2985.0. The serial number can selection of weight stations designed to develop every be found on a decal attached to the weight system major muscle group of the body. -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless Make Things Easier for Yourself instructed to do otherwise. Everything in this manual is designed to ensure • As you assemble the weight system, make sure that the weight system can be assembled suc- all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. - Page 6 2. Press the 110mm Round Inner Cap (42) into the Upright (3). Set the Upright (3) onto the Base (1). Have a sec- ond person hold the Upright until this step is com- pleted. Attach the Upright (3) to the Base (1) with the three M8 x 45mm Bolts (57), three M8 Nylon Locknuts (74), and four M10 x 25mm Screws (58).
- Page 7 4. Insert the Weight Tube (11) into a Weight (17). Make sure the indicated slot in the Weight is oriented as shown. Center the Roll Pin (54) into the indicated hole in the Weight Tube. Note: The Roll Pin must be below the Weight. Slot 5.
- Page 8 6. Slide an M6 Washer (78) onto the M6 x 127mm Screw (79) and insert the Screw into the Upright (3) through the indicated hole. Set the Shroud (13) onto the Base (1). Attach the Bottom Cover (14) and the Shroud to the Base with two M4 x 16mm Screws (70).
- Page 9 8. Attach the Press Arm (8) without the wire to the Upright (3) with four M10 x 25mm Screws (58). Remove the M4 x 5mm Screw (69) and the Swivel Arm (16). Route the Press Arm Cable (30) through the Swivel Arm and the Press Arm (8) as shown.
- Page 10 11. Wrap the Press Arm Cable (30) around a 3 1/2” Pulley (24) and route the Cable through the Top Cover (15) as shown. Attach the 3 1/2” Pulley (24) and a Cable Trap (28) to the Top Frame (4) with an M10 x 45mm Bolt (65) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (73).
- Page 11 14. Wrap the Press Arm Cable (30) around a 3 1/2” Pulley (24). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (28) to the Top Frame (4) with an M10 x 45mm Bolt (65) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (73). Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley.
- Page 12 17. Attach a 2 3/4” Pulley (23) to the Right Press Arm (9) with an M10 x 53mm Button Bolt (61), two M10 Washers (71), two 5mm Spacers (25), two Finger Guards (27), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (73). See the inset drawing. Orient the finger guards and pulley as shown.
- Page 13 20. Attach the Seat (19) to the Seat Frame (6) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (60), an M6 x 77mm Screw (68), and an M6 Washer (78). Hook the Seat Frame (6) onto the Upright (3) at the indicated location. 21.
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Page 14: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the weight system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 18 for impor- tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. - Page 15 ADJUSTING THE SEAT FRAME HEIGHT To adjust the height of the Seat Frame (6), or to remove it for exercising with the squat bar, unhook the Seat Frame from the indicated brackets. Hook it onto the other bracket or set it aside. Brackets CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING To change the setting of a weight stack, insert the...
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Page 16: Cable Diagram
ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER To use the Leg Lever (7), first attach the seat to the resistance system (see ADJUSTING THE SEAT FRAME HEIGHT on page 15). Then, attach the pulley housings to the low pulley station (see ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS on page 14). Finally, attach the Extension Cables (31) to an Extension Strap (34) with two Cable Clips (37) and attach the Extension Strap to the Leg Lever with another Cable Clip. -
Page 17: Weight Resistance Chart
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance for the 12.5 lb. weights. Weight resistance shown is for each arm. Note: The actual resistance at each station may vary due to differences in individual weight plates as well as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides. WEIGHT RESISTANCE... -
Page 18: 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 well as the number of repetitions or sets completed, push them to a high percentage of their maximum is an individual matter. -
Page 19: Cooling Down
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 20: Part Identification Chart
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. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached. - Page 21 PART LIST—Model No. GGSY2985.0 R0705B Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Base Press Arm Cap Base Plate 32mm Round Inner Cap Upright 51mm x 76mm Inner Cap Top Frame M4 x 40mm Screw Rear Stabilizer 25mm Spacer Seat Frame 38mm Spacer Leg Lever Bumper...
- Page 22 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. GGSY2985.0 R0705B 49 70...
- Page 23 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. GGSY2985.0 R0705B 24 28 24 28...
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Page 24: Ordering Replacement Parts
1. the MODEL NUMBER of the product (GGSY2985.0) 2. the NAME of the product (GOLD’S GYM GS2500 weight system) 3. the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) 4. the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING at the...
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