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Model No. WEEVSY09230 USER’S MANUAL 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 there are missing or damaged parts, please call: 08457 089 009...
Department to order a free replacement decal (see the back cover of this manual). Apply the replacement decal in the location shown. Keep hands and fingers clear of this area. WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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 before 10. Pull on the low pulley cable only while sitting using the weight system. Use the weight sys- on the bench or standing on the base plate.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER ® FLEX reading this manual, please call our Customer Service 8960 weight system. The weight system offers a selec- Department at 08457 089 009. To help us assist you, tion of weight stations designed to develop every major please note the product model number and serial num- muscle group of the body.
ASSEMBLY • As you assemble the weight system, make sure Make Things Easier for Yourself all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. Everything in this manual is designed to ensure • For help identifying small parts, use the PART that the weight system can be assembled suc- IDENTIFICATION CHART in the centre of the cessfully by anyone.
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2. Insert two M10 x 62mm Carriage Bolts (83) into the bottom of the Base (1). (Note: It may be helpful to place a peice of tape over the bolt heads to hold them in place.) Set the Base flat on the floor.
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5. Slide the nine Weights (35) onto the Weight Guides (8) with the pin grooves on the side Lubricate shown. Press the Weight Tube Bumper (18) into the Weight Tube (44). Insert the Weight Tube into the stack of Weights (35). Lubricate the indicated holes in the Top Weight (86) with grease.
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8. Press two 40mm x 50mm Inner Caps (41) into the ends of the Cross Frame (11). Orient the Cross Frame (11) as shown, with the welded tube near the top. Attach the Cross Frame Welded to the Upright (3) with two M10 x 105mm Tube Carriage Bolts (73), two M10 Washers (75), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (76).
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12. Lubricate two Small Wheels (47) with grease. Slide a Steel Tube (57) into a 32mm Spacer (46). Orient the Wheels as shown in the inset drawing, and Wheel slide them onto the ends of the Steel Tube. Assembly Attach the wheel assembly to the indicated set of holes in the Seat Carriage (12) with an M8 x 84mm Bolt (60) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (65).
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16. Insert the rod on the Backrest Frame (15) into the slot in the Seat Carriage (12). Hold the Backrest vertically over the Seat Carriage and slide the rod into the slot, as shown in the inset drawing. Slot 17. Locate the Long Cable (80). Slide one end of the Cable through the Swivel Arm (22) as shown in the inset drawing.
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19. Wrap the Long Cable (80) over a Large Pulley (28). Attach the Pulley to the Top Frame (9) with an M10 x 70mm Bolt (64). Do not thread a Locknut onto the Bolt yet. 20. Thread an M12 Locknut (97) halfway onto the Weight Tube “U”-bracket (38).
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23. Have a second person lift the Top Weight (not shown) to create slack in the Long Cable (80). Slide one end of the Cable through the Swivel Arm (22). Make sure the Cable is on the indi- cated side of the rod in the Swivel Arm. Wrap the Long Cable (80) around a Large Pulley (28).
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Attach the other Pad Tube (89) to the Front Leg (6) in the same manner. 28. Attach the “FLEX 8960” exercise decal to the Upright (3) and the Top Upright (4). The decal should be centred on the Upright and Top Upright, and the top of the decal should be six 6”...
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 you use the weight system.
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES To use the Lat Bar (19), first attach the high pulleys to the weight system (see ATTACHING THE HIGH PUL- LEYS on page 14). Then attach the Lat Harnesses (88) to the Short Cables (33) with two Cable Clips (51).
CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING To change the weight setting, insert the Weight Pin (36) under one of the Weights (35). Make sure to insert the Weight Pin until the bent end of the Weight Pin is touching the Weights, and turn the bent end downward.
CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram shows the proper routing of the Long Cable (80). Use the diagram to make sure that the cable and the pulley covers have been assembled correctly. If the cable has not been correctly routed, the weight system will not function properly and damage may occur.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALISING 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 close to their maximum capacity.
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.
Fax: 0 (444) 113 387 7125 To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (WEEVSY09230) • The NAME of the product (WEIDER ® FLEX 8960 weight system) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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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 in the centre of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes.
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART —Model No. WEEVSY09230 R1003A 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 centre of this manual. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached.
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REMOVE THIS PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FROM THE MANUAL SAVE THIS PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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PART LIST—Model No. WEEVSY09230 R1003A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Base Cable Clip M10 x 45mm Bolt 8mm Spacer Upright Plastic Foot Top Upright 25mm Square Inner Cap Bench Frame Leg Lever Bumper Front Leg M4 x 25mm Screw Leg Lever Steel Tube Weight Guide...
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