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Model No. PFANBE3525.0
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USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all 10. Always make sure that the backrest knob is warnings on the weight bench before using fully inserted into the backrest frame before the weight bench. Use the weight bench only exercising. as described in this manual. 11. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul- 2. It is the responsibility of the owner
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM XP warranty card accompanying this manual. To help us 300 weight bench. The weight bench is designed to assist you, please note the product model number and help develop every major muscle group of the body. serial number before calling. The model number is Whether your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic PFANBE3525.0. The serial number can be found on a muscle size and strength, or improve your cardiovas- decal attached to t
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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 • For help identifying small parts, use the PART that the weight bench can be assembled suc- IDENTIFICATION CHART. cessfully by anyone. Most people find that set- ting aside plenty of time helps assembly go The included hex keys and the fol- smoothly. lowing tools (not included) may be required for assembly: Bef
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2. Attach the Bench Foot (15) to the Seat Base (1) 2 with two M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (91) and two M4 Washers (84). 15 1 84 84 91 3. Insert two M10 x 100mm Screws (26) up through 3 the Base Plate (34), and the Seat Base (1), and the Right and Left Seat Bases (2, 3). 2 Attach the Right and Left Seat Bases (2, 3) to the Seat Base (1) with two M10 x 58mm Button Bolts 95 (95) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (77). 1 3 34 77 26 4. Attach the Seat Frame (5) to the Seat Base (1) 4 with the indicated
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5. Attach the Backrest (11) to the Backrest Frame 5 (8) with four M6 x 15mm Button Screws (17). 11 17 8 17 6. Grease the M10 x 87mm Button Bolt (94). Attach 6 the Backrest Frame (8) to the Seat Frame (5) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Backrest Frame must be able to pivot easily. Engage the Backrest Frame (8) with the Backrest Knob (22) and fully tighten the Knob into the Seat Frame (5). Grease 8 94 22 77 5 7. Attach the Seat Bumper (27) to the Se
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8. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (5) with 8 four M6 x 63mm Button Screws (92) and four M6 Washers (81). 12 5 81 92 92 9. Insert a Pad Tube (10) into the Leg Lever (6). 9 Slide two Foam Pads (14) onto the Pad Tube. Assemble the other two Pad Tubes (10) to the Leg Lever (6) and the Seat Frame (5) in the 5 same manner. 14 10 14 6 14 10 10 14 10. Attach the Curl Pad (13) to the Curl Post (7) with 10 two M6 x 15mm Button Screws (17). 13 7 17 8
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11. Attach the Left Rack Base (37) to the Center 11 Rack Base (39) with two M10 x 67mm Bolts (86), an M10 Washer (80), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77). Do not tighten the Bolts. 86 Repeat this step with the Right Rack Base (38). 38 80 39 77 37 12. Attach the Rear Rack Base (40) to the Rear 12 Upright (41) with two M10 x 67mm Bolts (86), two M10 Washers (80), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77). Do not tighten the Bolts. 86 41 77 80 40 13. Attach the Foot Plate (49) and the Rear Rack 13 Base (40) to the
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14. Insert the M10 x 20mm Bolt (89) into the Weight 14 Carriage (42) from the side shown. 89 Slide the Weight Carriage Stop (58) onto the Rear Upright (41). Slide the Weight Carriage (42) onto the Rear Upright. 42 58 41 15. Attach a Guide Rod (46) to the Left Rack Base 15 (37) with an M8 x 53mm Bolt (9), two M8 Washers (83), an 11mm x 8mm Spacer (82), and 38 an M8 Nylon Locknut (78). Do not tighten the 46 Locknut. Attach a Guide Rod (46) to the Right Rack Base (38) in the same manner. 37 46 9 8
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17. Attach a Front Upright (43) to the Right Rack 17 Base (38) with two M10 x 82mm Bolts (85), two 88 M10 Washers (80), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77). Do not tighten the Bolts. Attach the Front Upright (43) to the right Guide Rod (46) with an M10 x 25mm Bolt (88). 46 Repeat this step with the other Front Upright (not shown). 43 77 80 38 85 18. Attach the Cross Frame (44) to the right Front 18 Upright (43) with two M10 x 82mm Bolts (85), two 80 M10 Washers (80), and an M10 Nylon Locknut 85 (77).
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20. Orient the Locking Bar (50) as shown. Slide the 20 Barbell (51) through the Left Barbell Guide (52), the Locking Bar, and the Right Barbell Guide (53). 53 Make sure that the Barbell is centered in the Barbell Guides. Engage the Locking Bar into the 50 Uprights (43) at the lowest position. Hole 52 43 51 21. Hand tighten an M8 x 20mm Button Screw (16) 21 into the Left Barbell Guide (52). Slide a Weight Stop (69) onto the Barbell (51). 41 Hand tighten an M6 x 15mm Button Screw (17) 59 into th
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24. Route the Cable (61) under a Pulley (63). Attach 24 the Pulley, a Cable Trap (66), and two Half Finger Guards (65) to the two Pulley Plates (35) with an M10 x 50mm Bolt (79) and an M10 Nylon Locknut 77 (77). Make sure that the Cable Trap is oriented 61 to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley. 63 65 65 35 66 79 35 25. Route the Cable (61) over a Pulley (63). Attach 25 the Pulley inside the Top Frame (45) with an M10 x 78mm Bolt (87) and an M10 Nylon Locknut 45 77 (77). 87 63 61 26. Att
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29. Attach the Cable (61) to the Rear Rack Base (40) 29 61 with an M10 x 67mm Bolt (86), two M10 Washers (80), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (77). 77 80 40 80 86 30. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, starting below. ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. 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
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ATTACHING ACCESSORIES The Lat Bar (55) can be attached to a Cable (61) with a Cable Clip (71). For some exercises the Chain (24) 61 should be attached between the Cable and the Lat 71 Bar with two Cable Clips. 24 The other accessories can be attached to the Cables (61) in the same manner. 71 55 ATTACHING THE BARBELL ADAPTER Slide the Barbell Adapter (54) onto the Barbell (51) and secure it in place with an M8 x 10mm Set Screw (62). Repeat this process on the other side of the 62 Barbell. 51 54 A
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ADJUSTING THE BARBELL STOPS 51 Hold the handle on the Barbell Stop Hook (48) and disengage the Hook from the Front Upright (43). Move the Barbell Stop (47) to the lowest point you want the Barbell (51) to go during the exercise. 43 Reengage the Hook into the Upright. Repeat with the other Barbell Stop. 48 Handle 47 WARNING: Always set both Barbell Stops (47) at the same height. USING THE BARBELL 51 First, attach the desired amount of weight to the Barbell (51) (see ADDING WEIGHT on the previous
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CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram shows the proper routing of the Cables (61). Use the diagrams to make sure that the 2 cables and the cable traps have been assembled cor- 4 rectly. If the cables have not been correctly routed, the weight bench will not function properly and dam- age may occur. The numbers show the correct route 1 for each cable. Make sure that the cable traps do not touch or bind the cables. 3 2 5 1 3 17
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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 close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- is an individual matter. It is important to avoid overdo- cles will adapt and grow as you progressively increase ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro- the intens
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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. Stretching at the end of each workout building workout. is an effective way to increase flexibility. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. STAYING MOTIVATED • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. For
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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. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached. M8 x 53mm Bolt (9) M6 Washer (81) M8 Washer (83) M10 Washer (80) M4 Washer (84) M10 x 58mm Button Bolt (95) M6 x 63mm Button Screw (92) M10 Nylon Locknu
