Weider 831.15973 Home Gym User Manual
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1. Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Pulley Bracket is oriented as shown 27 Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the welded bracket on the Butterfly Base 4 with a 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 13 28 Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Slide the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 onto the 3 8 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolt 95 already inserted into the Butterfly Base 4 Secure the Pulley with a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown Route the threaded end of the Ab Cable 74 under the 3 1 2 Pulley 24 that is already mounted on the Weight Base 5 Make sure the Cable is routed in the direction shown Note For clarity this and the following drawings show some parts removed 29 Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 4 1 2 Pulley 82 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley inside the indi cated bracket on the Weight Top Frame 66 with a 3 8 1 3 4 Bolt 57 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the threaded end of the Ab Cable is routed through the bracket as shown 30 Attach the threaded end of the Ab Cable 74 to a U Bracket 97 with a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 and a 1 4 Nylon Locknut 68 Attach the U Bracket 97 to the hole in the Short Weight Tube 17 with a 5 16 x 1 3 42. uct with The The assembly process wilt take time possibly several hours Most peo ple find that by setting aside plenty of time and by deciding to the task enjoyab assem bly will go smoothly You may want to complete the process over a couple of evenings Some assembly steps require two people Giving Yourself a Good Start Before you begin the assembly process itself take the time to complete the steps outlined here Clearing the Workspace Clear a workspace that is large enough to hold ail parts and allow you to walk all the way around the assembled equipment Unpacking the Box To make the assembly process as smooth as possi ble we have broken it into separate stages All parts used in each stage are found in individual packages in the shipping box Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Important Wait until you begin each assembly stage to open the parts bag labeled for that assembly stage Frame Assembly You will begin by assembling the base and the upright frames that serve as the skeleton of the equipment Arm Assembly This assembly completes the press and butterfly arms that you operate while you are exercising The Four Stages of the Assembly Process Identifying Parts To help you identify the small parts used in assem bly we have included a PART IDENTIFICA
3. Model No 831 159730 Serial No The serial number is found in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 CAUTION _ Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manu al for future reference Patent Pending USER S MANUAL www weiderfitness com new products prizes fitness tips and much more Table of Contents Important Precautions 2 Before You Begin 3 Assembly 4 Cable Diagrams 23 Adjustment 25 Trouble shooting and Maintenance 26 Weight Resistance Chart 27 Ordering Replacement Parts Back Cover Full 90 day Warranty Back Cover Note A PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART IDENTIFICATION CHART are attached In the center of this manual Remove the PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING and the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART before beginning assembly Important Precautions A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the following important precau tions before using the home gym 1 itis the responsibility of the owner to ensure 7 Always stand on a foot plate when perform that all users of the home gym are adequate ing an exercise that could cause the home ly informed of all precautions gym to tip 2 Read ali instructions in this manual and in 8 Keep hands and feet away from moving parts the accompanying literature before
4. Square Inner Cap 35 into the top of a Press Arm 77 Press a 1 Round Inner Cap 76 into the indicated hole in the Press Arm Attach the Press Arm 77 to the bracket on the Press Frame 8 with two 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolts 87 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Repeat this step to assemble the second Press Arm 77 not shown 10 18 Press a 1 3 4 Square Inner Cap 35 into each end of the Right Butterfly Arm 11 Wet the lower end of the Arm with soapy water Slide a Butterfly Foam Pad 29 onto the lower end of the Arm Lubricate the indicated axle on the Butterfly Top Frame 33 Orient the Right Butterfly Arm 11 as shown and slide it onto the axle Secure the Butterfly Arm with two Retainer Rings 31 and a 1 Round Outer Cap 38 Note Place the Retainer Rings on top of the inverted Outer Cap and gently tap the Cap onto the axle with a hammer Make sure the teeth on the Retainer Rings bend towards the Cap as shown in the inset drawing Repeat this step to assemble the Left Butterfly Arm 10 not shown FRc trata mite nected tuned n bi oie wate ERES 19 Locate and open the parts bag labeled CABLE ASSEMBLY For Cable identification and routing during steps 19 to 49 refer to the Cable Diagrams and Cable ID Chart on pages 23 and 24 Identify the Butterfly Cable 73 It is approximately 52 long
5. 3 8 x 2 1 2 Bolt 3 8 x 2 Bolt Key No 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Description Leg Press Plate 3 8 x 1 2 Bolt 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt Nylon Strap 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt Lat Bar 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 5 16 Nylon Locknut Seat Plate Weight Top Frame Chain 1 4 Nylon Locknut Cable Clip Long Weight Tube 1 4 Flat Washer Press Cable Butterfly Cable Ab Cable Low Pulley Cable 1 Round Inner Cap Press Arm 3 8 x 4 Bolt 1 4 x 2 1 2 Bolt 1 Tap Screw Ab Strap 4 1 2 Pulley Leg Press Lever 3 8 x 1 Bolt 3 8 x 4 1 4 Bolt 1 Round Inner Cap 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolt 3 8 x 3 Bolt 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolt Adjustment Tube Lock Pin 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt Support Plate 3 1 2 Center Holes Support Plate 4 Center Holes 3 8 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt U bracket 1 Square Inner Cap Press Backrest Plastic Bushing 3 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt Adjustment Knob Curt Post Curl Pad User s Manual Exercise Poster Note indicates a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice Exploded Drawing Model No 831 159730 R0800A 0 NA E E lt a Model No 831 159730 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the WEIDER PRO 9940 Home Gym a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service c
6. FRAME ASSEMBLY See drawing 1a Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 28 into each end of the Butterfly Base 4 Press two 2 Square Inner Caps 28 into the Weight Base 5 Insert four 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 up through the indicated holes in the Butterfly Base 4 Insert a 3 8 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolt 95 up through the hole at the end of the Butterfly Base Note If the Bolts fall out secure them by putting a small piece of tape over the head of each Bolt Place the Butterfly Base flat on the floor See drawing 1b Attach the Weight Base 5 to the Butterfly Base 4 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 a Support Plate with 3 1 2 center holes 93 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet Note There are three kinds of Support Plates The main difference between them is the distance between the holes When you need a Support Plate find the type with holes that will fit over the Bolts you are using See drawing 2a Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 28 into the end of the Press Base 6 Attach a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 to each of the brackets on the Weight Base 5 with a 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 57 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Insert four 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 up through the indicated holes in the Press Base 6 Insert a 3 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 101 and a 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt 102 up through the indicated holes at the end of the Press
7. The lip on the Leg Press Plate must be on the upper edge 55 Attach the Curl Pad 105 to the Curl Post 104 with two 1 4 x 3 4 Bolts 49 21 56 Apply the WEIDER PRO 9940 decal in the location shown Important The warning decals shown below have been attached to the home gym in the locations shown If a decal is missing or illegible please call our customer hotline at the number on the front cover of this manual to order a replacement decal Apply the new decal in the appropriate location Misuse of this product may result in serious injury Read user s manual and follow all warnings and operating instruc tions prior to use PRO 9940 Do not allow children on or around machine Replace label if damaged illegible or removed 57 Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENT beginning on page 25 of this manual Before using the home gym pull each cable a few times to make sure that the cables move smoothly over the pulleys If one of the cables does not move smoothly find and correct the problem IMPORTANT If the cables are not properly installed they may be damaged when heavy weight is used if there is any slack in the cables you will need to remove the slack by tightening the cables See TROUBLE SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE on page 26 22 Cable Diagrams The Cable Diagrams below and on the next page show the proper
8. with a 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 59 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 16 39 40 4 42 Important Although the following steps are not difficult to perform the correct routing of the cable is critical to the functioning of the home gym Please make sure that you wrap the cable around the pulleys exactly as shown in each step Route the Press Cable 72 through the opening in the Press Frame 8 and wrap the Cable around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Route the end of the Cable back through the opening in the Press Frame Attach the Pulley 24 to the indicated hole in the Press Frame 8 with a 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 62 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Pulley is mounted on the inside of the Press Frame Make sure the Cable Trap is ori ented as shown Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a V Pulley 27 in the direction shown Attach the V Pulley and a Large Cable Trap 32 to the small tube on the Press Upright 2 with a 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 62 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Note The small tube has four adjustment holes Mount the V Pulley in the hole farthest from the Upright Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown Route the Press Cable 72 back through the opening in the Press Frame 8 and wrap the Press Cable around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in th
9. 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 45 3 8 x 2 1 2 Bolt 53 3 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 101 3 8 x 8 Bolt 52 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 46 3 8 x 3 Bolt 88 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 62 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 3 8 x 3 1 2 Bolt 56 3 8 x 1 2 Carriage Bolt 95 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 59 3 8 x 4 Bolt 78 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt 102 3 8 x 4 1 4 Bolt 85 Part List Model No 831 159730 RO800A Key No Qty Description Butterfly Upright Press Upright Support Frame Butterfly Base Weight Base Press Base Press Seat Frame Press Frame Press Top Frame Left Butterfly Arm Right Butterfly Arm Backrest Seat Butterfly Seat Frame Weight Guide Top Weight Short Weight Tube Weight Tube Bumper Weight Pin Front Leg Weight Small Pulley Bracket Adjustable Pulley Plate 3 1 2 Pulley Cable Trap Pro Pulley V Pulley 2 Square Inner Cap Butterfly Foam Pad Foam Pad Retainer Ring Large Cable Trap Butterfly Top Frame Support Plate 2 1 2 Center Holes 1 3 4 Square Inner Cap 5 16 Washer Butterfly Arm Bushing 1 Round Outer Cap 5 Plastic Grip Bumper Small Leg Lever Pad Tube 3 4 Round Inner Cap Large Bushing 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt Pulley Cover 3 8 Flat Washer 1 4 x 3 4 Bolt 3 8 Nylon Locknut Weight Bumper 3 8 x 8 Bolt
10. Base 6 See drawing 2b Attach the Press Base 6 to the Weight Base 5 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 a Support Plate with 3 1 2 center holes 93 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 3 Place the bracket on the lower end of the Butterfly Upright 1 over the indicated 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 in the Butterfly Base 4 Hand tighten two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 onto the Bolts Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 4 Press three 2 Square Inner Caps 28 into the Butterfly Top Frame 33 Press two 1 Round Inner Cap 86 into the top of the Butterfly Top Frame 33 Attach the Butterfly Top Frame 33 to the indicated bracket at the top of the Butterfly Upright 1 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 a Support Plate with 3 1 2 center holes 93 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 5 Attach the Butterfly Seat Frame 14 to the Front Leg 20 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 two 5 16 Washers 36 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet Slide the bracket on the Front Leg 20 onto the two 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 in the Butterfly Base 4 Hand tighten two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 onto the Bolts Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet Attach the Butterfly Seat Frame 14 to the Butterfly Upright 1 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 two 5 16 Washers 36 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do
11. Bolt 96 and a 5 16 Nylon Locknut 64 Note Do not completely tighten the Nylon Locknut it should be threaded only two turns onto the end of the Cable as shown in the inset drawing y T 71 Ha NN 2 14 31 Remove a Pro Pulley 26 from the bag labeled PULLEY BAG 2 Identify the Low Pulley Cable 75 It is approximately 143 1 2 long and it has a ball on one end and a loop on the other Route the end with the loop through the slot in the cable guide on the Butterfly Base 4 Route the Low Pulley Cable 75 under a Pro Pulley 26 as shown Attach the Pro Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the bracket on the Butterfly Base 4 with a 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 32 Wrap the Low Pulley Cable 75 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the indicated hole in the Butterfly Upright 1 with a 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Note Thread the Jamnut only two turns onto the Bolt since you will later attach another Pulley to the Bolt Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 33 Wrap the Low Pulley Cable 75 over a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the lower hole in the Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 with a 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap is orie
12. Short Weight Tube 17 Slide the Weight Tube into the center holes in the Weights 21 Slide a Top Weight 16 onto the Weight Guides 15 Note Make sure the Top Weight is turned so the groove fits over the welded pin on the Weight Tube 17 12 Place two Weight Bumpers 51 over the indicated holes in the Weight Base 5 Slide a Weight Guide 15 into each of the holes Attach the indicated Weight Guide 15 to the Weight Base 5 with a 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 46 two 3 8 Flat Washers 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Slide ten Weights 21 onto the Weight Guides 15 Make sure the Weights are turned so the pin grooves point towards the floor Press a Weight Tube Bumper 18 into the lower end of the Long Weight Tube 70 Slide the Weight Tube into the center holes in the Weights 21 Slide a Top Weight 16 onto the Weight Guides 15 Note Make sure the Top Weight is turned so the groove fits over the welded pin on the Weight Tube 70 13 Place the Weight Top Frame 66 on the indicated brackets on the Uprights 1 and 2 Note The four Weight Guides 15 must be behind the Weight Top Frame as shown in step 14 Attach the Weight Top Frame 66 to the Butterfly Top Frame 33 with two 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolts 46 a Support Plate with 4 center holes 94 and two 3 8 Nyton Locknuts 50 Do not tighten the Locknuts yet Attach the Weight Top Frame 66 to the bracket on the Butterfly
13. Upright 1 with two 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolts 46 a Support Plate with 2 1 2 center holes 34 and two 3 8 Nylon Locknuts 50 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 14 Attach the Weight Top Frame 66 to the Press Top Frame 9 with one 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 46 a Support Plate with 4 center holes 94 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Slide a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 with a Cable Trap 25 onto a 3 8 x 4 Bolt 78 Insert the Bolt through the Support Plate 94 and hand tighten a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 onto it Attach the Weight Top Frame 66 to the bracket on the Press Upright 2 with two 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolts 46 a Support Plate with 2 1 2 center holes 34 and two 3 8 Nylon Locknuts 50 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 15 Attach each of the four Weight Guides 15 to the Weight Top Frame 66 with a 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 59 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Important Go back and fully tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1 through 15 2 Bra biag NEE 16 Locate and open the parts bag labeled AR ASSEMBLY Press a Plastic Bushing 100 onto each welded tube on the Press Frame 8 Lubricate the 3 8 x 8 Bolt 52 Attach the Press Frame 8 to the welded tubes on the Press Base 6 with the Bolt and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut it must be easy to pivot the Press Frame 17 Press a 1 3 4
14. and it has a closed loop on each end Attach the Butterfly Cable to the bracket on the Left Butterfly Arm 10 with a 3 8 x 1 Bolt 84 and two 3 8 Nylon Jamnuts 63 Note The loop on the Cable and the two Nylon Jamnuts must be mounted underneath the welded bracket 20 Locate and open the parts bag labeled PULLEY BAG 2 Remove one V Pulley 27 from the bag Leave the remaining pulleys in the bag for identification of the Pro Pulley Wrap the Butterfly Cable 73 around a V Pulley 27 in the direction shown Attach the V Pulley and a Large Cable Trap 32 to the bracket on the back of the Butterfly Upright 1 with a 3 8 x 2 1 2 Bolt 53 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Large Cable Trap is oriented as shown 11 21 Remove both 3 1 2 Pulleys 24 from the pre assem bled Small Pulley Bracket 22 Wrap the Butterfly Cable 73 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley to the Small Pulley Bracket 22 with a 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 57 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Small Pulley Bracket is oriented exactly as shown 22 Wrap the Butterfly Cable 73 around a 27 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Large Cable Trap 32 to the bracket on the back of the Butterfly Upright 1 with a 3 8 x 2 1 2 Bolt 53 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Large Cable Trap is oriented as shown 23 Attach the Butte
15. each weight station Attaching the Lat Bar Nylon Strap or Ab Strap to the Low Pulley Station Attach the Lat Bar 61 to the Low Pulley Cable 75 with a Cable Clip 69 For some exercises the Chain 67 should be attached between the Lat Bar and the Low Pulley Cable with two Cable Clips Adjust the length of the Chain between the Lat Bar and the Low Pulley Cable so the Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed The Nylon Strap 58 or Ab Strap 81 can be attached in the same manner Attaching the Lat Bar Nylon Strap or Ab Strap to the High Pulley Station Attach the Lat Bar 61 to the Press Cable 72 with a Cable Clip 69 For some exercises the Chain 67 should be attached between the Lat Bar and the High Cable with two Cable Clips Adjust the length of the Chain between the Lat Bar and the High Cable so the Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for the exer cise to be performed The Nylon Strap 58 or Ab Strap 81 can be attached in the same manner Adjusting the Leg Press Plate To adjust the position of the Leg Press Plate 55 pull out the Lock Pin 91 and slide the Adjustment Tube 90 backwards or forwards in the bracket on the Leg Press Lever 83 Line up one of the adjustment holes in the Adjustment Tube with the hole in the bracket and re insert the Lock Pin 25 To use the Curl Pad 105 remove the 2 Square Inner Cap 28 from the Front Leg 20 and
16. insert the Curl Post 104 into the Front Leg Secure the Curl Pad by inserting the Adjustment Knob 103 at the desired height Trouble shooting and Maintenance Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the home gym Replace any worn parts immediately The home gym can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non abrasive detergent Do not use solvents Tightening the Cables If a cable slips off the pulleys often the cable may have become twisted Remove the cable and re install it If the cables need to be replaced see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual The type of cable used on the home gym can stretch slightly when it is first used If there is slack in the cables before resistance is felt the cables should be tightened Slack can be removed from the cables in several differ ent ways Adjustment The Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 have several sets of adjustment holes By moving one or both pulleys 24 to a different set of holes you will tighten the cables To move a Pulley 24 remove the 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 and the 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 Remove the Cable Trap 25 and Pulley from the Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 Re attach the Pulley and Cable Trap to the appropriate adjustment hole in the Pulley Plates Note Begin by moving one Pulley to the second adjustment hole If the cables are still too loose move the same Pulley to the third hole If additional adjustment is needed m
17. tightened by tightening the Ab Cable 74 as described above or by using the Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 as described on the previous page The Press Cable 72 is the only cable attached to the large weight stack It must be tightened by using the method described above or by moving the V Pulleys as described on the previous page Weight Resistance Chart The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each exercise station Top refers to the 6 Ib top weight the other numbers refer to the 12 5 Ib weight plates 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 on CX 3 4 Round Inner Cap 43 1 Round Inner Cap 86 1 Retainer Ring 31 1 Square Inner Cap 98 1 Round Outer Cap 38 Pome net 1 1 1 3 4 Square Inner 35 2 Square Inner Cap 28 Part Identification Chart Model No 831 159730 RO800A E 1 4 Nylon Locknut 68 5 16 Nylon Locknut 64 5 16 1 3 4 Bolt 96 H 27 5 16 2 1 2 Bolt 87 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage 92 QW H 1 4 Flat Washer 71 5 16 Washer 36 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolt B9 3 8 x 1 Bolt 84 1 Tap Screw 80 3 8 Flat Washer 48 3 8 1 3 4 Bott 57 4 4 3 4 Bolt 49 H 14 x 2 1 2 79 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 1 4 x
18. using the home gym 9 Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the home gym at ali times 3 If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising stop immediately and begin cool 10 Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec ing down tion when exercising 4 Use the home gym only on a level surface 11 Never release the press arms butterfly arms Cover the floor or carpet beneath the home leg lever lat bar or ab strap while weights are gym for protection raised The weights will fall with great force 5 Inspect and tighten all parts often Replace 12 Always disconnect the lat bar or ab strap any worn parts immediately from the home gym when_performing an exercise that does not use the attachments 6 Make sure the cables remain on the pulleys at all times If the cables bind while you are 13 The home gym is intended for home use only exercising stop immediately and make sure Do not use the home gym in a commercial the cables are on ali of the pulleys rental or institutional setting WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product Before You Begin Thank you for selecting the innovative and versatile WEIDER PRO 99
19. 40 Home Gym The WEIDER PRO 9940 offers a unique selection of weight stations designed to develop every major muscle group of the body Whether your goal is to tone your body build dramatic muscle size and strength or improve your cardiovascular system the WEIDER PRO 9940 makes it easy to achieve the results you want For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the WEIDER PRO 9940 Home Gym If you have additional questions please call our toll free ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Height 77 in Width 80 in Depth 55 in Arms Ab Pulley Station Foot Plate Weight HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the prod uct model number and serial number before calling The model number is 831 159730 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the WEIDER PRO 9940 Home Gym see the front cover of this manual Please use the drawing below to familiarize your self with the major parts and how they fit together High Pulley Station Backrest Press Arms Leg Press Plate Assembly Note This introduction will save you more time than it takes to read it Making Things Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that our products be assembled successfully by anyone However it is important to realize that your new equipment is a sophisticated prod 1
20. 8 into the Press Top Frame 9 Attach the Press Top Frame 9 to the indicated bracket at the top of the Press Upright 2 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 a Support Plate with 3 1 2 center holes 93 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 9 Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 28 into the Press Seat Frame 7 Slide the bracket on the Press Seat Frame 7 onto the indicated 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 in the Press Base 6 Hand tighten two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 onto the Bolts Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet Attach the Press Seat Frame 7 to the Press Upright 2 with two 5 16 x 2 3 4 Bolts 89 two 5 16 Washers 36 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 10 Lubricate the 3 8 x 3 Bolt 88 Attach the Leg Press Lever 83 to the Press Base 6 with the Bolt and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut the Leg Press Lever must pivot easily 11 Place two Weight Bumpers 51 over the indicated holes in the Weight Base 5 Slide a Weight Guide 15 into each of the holes Attach the indicated Weight Guide 15 to the Weight Base 5 with a 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 46 two 3 8 Flat Washers 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Slide six Weights 21 onto the Weight Guides 15 Make sure the Weights are turned so the pin grooves point towards the floor Press a Weight Tube Bumper 18 into the lower end of the
21. TION CHART located in the center of this manual Place the chart on the floor or work table and use it to quickly identify different parts as you open the pack ages for each step Note Some small parts may have been pre attached for shipping If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre attached Orienting Parts As you assemble this product be sure that all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings Tightening Parts Tighten all parts as you assemble them unless instructed to do otherwise Lining Up the Tools Assembly requires the following tools not included Two 2 adjustable wrenches One 1 standard screwdriver SD _ gt Lubricant such as grease petroleum jelly and soapy water One 1 phillips screwdriver One 1 rubber mallet Tape such as clear tape or masking tape Assembly will be more convenient if you have a socket set a set of open end or closed end wrenches or a set of ratchet wrenches Cable Assembly This assembly completes the cables and pulleys that connect the moving arms with each other and with the weights Seat Assembly This assembly completes the seat and backrest that support your body while you are exercising hann E 4 fs m HER EMS Before beginning make sure that you have read and understood the information on page 4 Locate and open the parts bag labeled
22. all our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 Monday Saturday 7 am 7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 The model number and serial number of your WEIDER PRO 9940 Home Gym are listed on a decal attached to the frame See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center To request service or to order parts by telephone call the toll free numbers listed at the left When requesting help or service or ordering parts please be pre pared to provide the following information The MODEL NUMBER of the product 831 159730 The NAME of the product WEIDER PRO 9940 Home Gym The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the PART see the PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING in the center of this manual SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this SEARS WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States and SEARS will repair or replace the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER free of charge This warranty does not apply when the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental purposes This
23. ble 72 over a 4 1 2 Pulley 82 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley inside the indicated bracket on the Weight Top Frame 66 with a 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 57 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the end of the Cable is routed through the bracket as shown 49 Attach the threaded end of the Press Cable 72 to the remaining U Bracket 97 with a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 and a 1 4 Nylon Locknut 68 Attach the U Bracket 97 to the hole in the Long Weight Tube 70 with a 5 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt 96 and a 5 16 Nylon Locknut 64 Note Do not completely tighten the Nylon Locknut it should be threaded only two turns onto the end of the Cable as shown in the inset drawing Important Follow all four cables from end to end and make sure that they rest in the grooves of all pulleys and that the cables and the pulleys move smoothly 19 He Heit se 50 Locate and open the parts bag labeled SEAT ASSEMBLY Attach the Backrest 12 to the indicated holes in the Butterfly Upright 1 with two 1 4 x 2 1 2 Bolts 79 and two 1 4 Flat Washers 71 51 Insert a 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 45 through the center hole in a Seat Plate 65 Attach the Seat Plate to the Press Backrest 99 with two 1 4 x 3 4 Bolts 49 Insert the 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 45 into the indicated hole in the Butterfly Upright 2 and secure it with a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 and a 1 4 Nylon Locknu
24. e Cable Trap 32 underneath the Press Seat Frame 7 with a 3 8 x 4 1 4 Bolt 85 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Note the Press Seat Frame has five adjustment holes Mount the V Pulley in the hole closest to the Leg Press Lever Make sure the Cable Trap is ori ented as shown 45 Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the near side of the Leg Press Lever 83 Use the 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 that was inserted in step 43 and secure the Pulley with the 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 46 Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to near side of the Press Upright 2 Use the 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 that was inserted in step 42 and secure the Pulley with the 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt 102 that was inserted into the Press Base 6 earlier Secure the Pulley with the 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 18 47 Route the threaded end of the Press Cable 72 around the 3 1 2 Pulley 24 that was mounted on the bracket on the Weight Base 5 in an earlier step 48 Wrap the Press Ca
25. e direction shown Then route the Press Cable back through the open ing in the Press Frame 8 Attach the Pulley 24 to the indicated hole in the Press Frame 8 with a 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 62 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Pulley is mounted on the inside of the Press Frame Make sure the Cable Trap is ori ented as shown Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the indicated hole on the far side of the Press Upright 2 with a 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Note Thread the Jamnut only two turns onto the Bolt you will later attach another Pulley to the Bolt Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown Route the Press Cable 72 back through the opening in the Press Frame 8 so the end is in front of the Press Frame 17 WN last hole Small tube P JE 43 Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the indicated hole on the far side of the Leg Press Lever 83 with a 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Note Thread the Jamnut only two turns onto the Bolt you will later attach another Pulley to the Bolt Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 44 Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a V Pulley 27 in the direction shown Attach the V Pulley and a Larg
26. not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 6 Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 28 half way into the top of the Front Leg 20 Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 28 into each end of the Small Leg Lever 41 Attach the Bumper 40 to the indicated hole in the Front Leg 20 with a 1 Tap Screw 80 Lubricate the 3 8 x 3 1 4 Bolt 62 Attach the Small Leg Lever 41 to the bracket on the Front Leg 20 with the Bolt and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Do not overtighten the Nylon it must be easy to pivot the Leg Lever 7 Press a 1 Square Inner Cap 98 into the small tube on the Press Upright 2 Place the bracket on the lower end of the Press Upright 2 over the indicated 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 in the Press Base 6 Hand tighten two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 onto the Bolts Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet Place the bracket on the lower end of the Support Frame 3 over the indicated 3 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 101 and the 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt 102 in the Press Base 6 Hand tighten a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 onto the 3 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 101 Do not tighten the Nylon Jamnut yet Note Do not thread a Jamnut onto the 3 8 x 4 Carriage Bolt 102 yet Attach the Support Frame 3 to the Press Upright 2 with two 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolts 92 and two 5 16 Nylon Locknuts 64 Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet 8 Press a 2 Square Inner Cap 2
27. nted as shown 34 Remove the 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 from the 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 inserted into the Butterfly Upright 1 in step 32 Wrap the Low Pulley Cable 75 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the 3 8 x 4 3 4 Bolt 60 with the 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented as shown 15 35 Attach the loop on the end of the Low Pulley Cable 75 to the indicated hole in the Small Leg Lever 41 with a 3 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 46 two 3 8 Flat Washers 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 36 Remove a Pro Pulley 26 from the bag labeled PULLEY BAG 2 Identify the Press Cable 72 It is approximately 389 1 2 long and it has a ball on one end and a threaded shaft on the other You will begin by attaching the end with the ball Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a Pro Pulley 26 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley to the indi cated hole in the Press Top Frame 9 with a 3 8 x 3 1 2 Bolt 56 a 3 8 Flat Washer 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable is between the Pulley and the welded pin on the Press Top 37 Route the threaded end of the Press Cable 72 around the 3 1 2 Pulley 24 that is already mounted on the Top Frame 9 38 Wrap the Press Cable 72 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley to the indicat ed hole in the Press Upright 2
28. ove the other Pulley until the cables are tight Slack can be removed form the Press Cable 72 by moving one or both of the V Pulleys 27 on the Press Cable One V Pulley 27 is attached to the small tube on the Press Upright 2 There are three free holes in the small tube and you can move the V Pulley to any one of them to tighten the cables Start by moving the Pulley one hole and then one more as needed The second V Pulley 27 is attached to the Press Seat Frame 7 There are five adjustment holes in the Seat Frame By moving the V Pulley closer to the Press Upright 2 you will tighten the cables By moving it fur ther away from the Upright you will loosen the cables 26 The threaded ends on the Press Cable 72 and the Ab Cable 74 that are attached to the weight stacks can also be used to tighten the cables To tighten the Ab Cable 74 remove the U Bracket 97 from the Short Weight Tube 17 by removing the 5 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt 96 and the 5 16 Nylon Locknut 64 Tighten the 1 4 Nylon Locknut 68 at the end of the Ab Cable 74 as far as it will go Then re attach the U Bracket 97 The Press Cable 72 can be tightened the same way When you are tightening the cables take note that they are linked into two distinct groups The Butterfly Cable 73 the Ab Cable 74 and the Low Pulley Cable 75 are all connected to the small weight stack All three cables will be
29. rfly Cable 73 to the bracket on the Right Butterfly Arm 11 with a 3 8 x 1 Bolt 84 and two 3 8 Nylon Jamnuts 63 Note The loop on the Cable and the two Nylon Jamnuts must be mount ed underneath the welded bracket 24 Identify the Ab Cable 74 It is approximately 224 long and it has a ball on one end and a threaded shaft on the other You will start by attaching the end of the Cable with the ball Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Place two Pulley Covers 47 over the Pulley so that the slots in the Pulley Covers are placed over the Cable Attach the Pulley and Pulley Covers to the indicated hole in the Butterfly Upright 1 with a 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 59 two 3 8 Flat Washers 48 and a 3 8 Nylon Jamnut 63 Make sure the Cable is between the Pulley and the welded pin on the Upright 12 25 Remove both 3 1 2 Pulleys 24 from the pre assem bled Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap 25 to the top hole in the two Adjustable Pulley Plates 23 with a 3 8 x 2 Bolt 54 and a 3 8 Nylon Locknut 50 Make sure the Cable Trap and the Pulley Plates are oriented as shown 26 Wrap the Ab Cable 74 around a 3 1 2 Pulley 24 in the direction shown Attach the Pulley to the Small Pulley Bracket 22 with a 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 57 and a 3 8
30. routing of the Butterfly Cable 73 the Ab Cable 74 the Low Pulley Cable 75 and the Press Cable 72 The numbers show the correct route for each Cable Make sure that the Cables are routed correctly that the Pulleys move smoothly and that the Cable Traps do not touch or bind the Cables Incorrect cable routing can damage the home gym Low Pulley Cable 75 Ab Cable 74 Butterfly Cable 73 Cable ID Chart 73 52 a oo 75 143 5 CoQ 74 224 11 72 389 5 zma 23 S Ke NAAN a AN tf Mm YNNE N ANY AM rn gt S 7 Press Cable 72 24 Adjustment The instructions below describe how each part of the home gym can be adjusted Refer to the exercise poster accompanying this manual to see how the home gym should be set up for each exercise IMPORTANT When using an attachment make sure it is in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed If there is any slack in the cables or chain as an exercise is performed the effectiveness of the exercise will be reduced Changing the Weight Setting To change the setting of the weight stack insert a Weight Pin 19 under the desired Weight 21 Make sure you insert the Weight Pin as far as it will go Note Due to the cables and pulleys the amount of resistance at each exercise station may vary from the weight setting Use the WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART on page 27 to find the approximate amount of resistance at
31. t 68 Secure the other end of the Press Backrest 99 with a 1 4 x 2 1 2 Bolt 79 and a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 20 52 Insert a 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 45 through the center hole in a Seat Plate 65 Attach the Seat Plate to a Seat 13 with two 1 4 x 3 4 Bolts 49 Insert the 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 45 into the indi cated hole in the Butterfly Seat Frame 14 and secure it with a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 and a 1 4 Nylon Locknut 68 Secure the other end of the Seat 13 with a 1 4 x 2 1 2 Bolt 79 and a 1 4 Flat Washer 71 Attach the other Seat 13 to the Press Seat Frame 7 not shown in the same manner 53 Press 3 4 Round Inner Caps 43 into the ends of the Pad Tube 42 and the indicated tube on the Front Leg 20 Insert the Pad Tube 42 into the indicated hole in the Small Leg Lever 41 Slide Foam Pads 30 onto the ends of the Pad Tube and the tube on the Leg Lever 54 Press a 1 3 4 Square Inner Cap 35 into the indicat ed end of the Adjustment Tube 90 Attach the Adjustment Tube 90 to the bracket not visible in the drawing on the back of the Leg Press Plate 55 with a 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolt 87 two 5 16 Washers 36 and a 5 16 Nylon Locknut 64 Attach the Leg Press Plate 55 to the Leg Press Lever 83 by placing the Adjustment Tube 90 into the bracket on top of the Leg Press Lever and secur ing it with the Lock Pin 91 Note
32. warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Part No 158051 RO800A Printed in Canada 1999 Sears Roebuck and Co
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