Weider XT20 User manual

Model No. 831.153240

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space

above for reference.

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Save this manual

for future reference.

Serial Number Decal (under seat)

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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

The decal shown at the right has

been placed on the weight bench in

the indicated location. If the decal is

missing, or if it is not legible, please

call our toll-free HELPLINE at

1-800-736-6879, Monday through

Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central

Time (excluding holidays), to order a

free replacement decal. Apply the

replacement decal in the location

shown.

WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

• Misuse of this product may result in serious

injury.

• Read user’s manual and follow all warnings

and operating instructions prior to use.

• Do not allow children on or around machine.

• Replace label if damaged, illegible, or removed.

WARNING

1. Read all instructions in this manual before

using the weight bench. Use the weight

bench only as described in this manual.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the weight bench are ade-

quately informed of all precautions.

3. The weight bench is intended for home use

only. Do not use the weight bench in any

commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.

Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to

protect the floor.

5. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the weight bench at all times.

7. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you

use the weight bench. Replace any worn

parts immediately.

8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-

tion while exercising.

9. T

he weight bench is designed to support a

maximum of 560 pounds, including the user

and weights (not included). Do not place

more than 150 pounds on the leg lever.

10. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and begin cooling down.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

before using the weight bench.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Weight Tube

Curl Pad

Backrest

Backrest Knob

Wheel

Leg Lever

Seat

Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO

XT20 weight bench. The PRO XT20 is designed to be

used with your weight set (not included) to help you

develop every major muscle group of the body.

Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic

increase in muscle size and strength, or a healthier

cardiovascular system, the WEIDER®PRO XT20 will

help you achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

using the WEIDER®PRO XT20 weight bench. If you

have additional questions, please call our toll-free

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 831.153240. The serial number

can be found on a decal attached to the weight bench

(see the front cover of this manual).

Before reading further, please review the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are

labeled.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

10mm Spacer (20)

M10 x 65mm Bolt (23)

M8 Nylon Locknut (9)

M8 x 58mm Bolt (16)

M6 Washer (30)

M10 x 180mm Bolt (22)

M8 Flat Washer (13)

M10 Washer (6)

M10 x 22mm Bolt (7) M6 x 16mm Screw (3)

M10 Nylon Locknut (11)

M6 x 64mm Screw (4)

M10 x 45mm Bolt (38)

M10 x 68mm Bolt (39)

M10 x 58mm Carriage Bolt (8)

Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each

drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 14. 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.

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

1. Press a 50mm Square Inner Cap (1) into the indi-

cated end of the Front Leg (19). Insert a 50mm

Thick Inner Cap (35) into the bottom of the Front

Leg.

Attach the Front Leg (19) to the Bench Frame (5)

using two M10 x 65mm Bolts (23), two M10

Washers (6), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (11).

2. Press a 51mm x 76mm Outer Cap (2) onto each

end of the Stabilizer (24). Attach the Stabilizer to

the Bench Frame (5) using two M10 x 58mm

Carriage Bolts (8) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts

(11).

ASSEMBLY

Before beginning assembly, carefully read the

following information and instructions:

•Assembly requires two people.

•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the

packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing

materials until assembly is completed.

•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless

instructed to do otherwise.

•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all

parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

•For help identifying small parts, use the PART

IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.

The following tools (not included) are required

for assembly:

• Two adjustable wrenches

• One rubber mallet

• One standard screwdriver

• One Phillips screwdriver

• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly.

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.

Make Things Easier for Yourself

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure

that the weight bench can be assembled suc-

cessfully by anyone. Most people find that by

setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go

smoothly.

5. Lubricate an M10 x 180mm Bolt (22). Attach the

Backrest Frame (27) to the Bench Frame (5) using

the Bolt, two M10 Washers (6), and an M10 Nylon

Locknut (11). Slide the Backrest Bracket (34) into

the indicated slot in the Bench Frame. Do not over-

tighten the Nylon Locknut; the Backrest must

be able to pivot freely.

To adjust the position of the Backrest (15), pull the

Backrest Knob (29) outward and move the Backrest

up or down. Slowly release the Backrest Knob,

making sure that the pin on the Backrest Knob is

inserted through one of the holes in the Backrest

Bracket (34).

3. Press four 25mm x 51mm Inner Caps (28) into the

ends of the Backrest Frame (27). Attach the

Backrest Bracket (34) to the Backrest Frame using

two M10 x 22mm Bolts (7) and two M10 Nylon

Locknuts (11).

28 7

6. Attach the Seat (14) to the Bench Frame (5) with

four M6 x 16mm Screws (3). Make sure that the

Seat is turned as shown.

4. Attach the Backrest (15) to the Backrest Frame (27)

with four M6 x 64mm Screws (4) and four M6

Washers (30). Make sure that the Backrest is ori-

ented as shown. 15

Wide

End

Wide

End

7. Press three 45mm Square Inner Caps (17) into the

Leg Lever (18). Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap

(33) into the indicated end of the Weight Tube (21).

Attach the Weight Tube (21) to the Leg Lever (18)

with an M8 x 58mm Bolt (16), two M8 Flat Washers

(13), a 10mm Spacer (20), and an M8 Nylon

Locknut (9). Press an Angled Outer Cap (31) onto

the back end of the Weight Tube.

717

33 17

9. Press two 3/4” Round Inner Caps (12) into each of

the three Pad Tubes (25). Slide the Pad Tubes into

the indicated holes in the Front Leg (19) and the

Leg Lever (18).

Slide two Foam Pads (10) onto each Pad Tube (25).

10. Attach the Curl Pad (26) to the Curl Post (32) with

two M6 x 16mm Screws (3). Insert the Curl Post

into the Front Leg (19) and secure it with the Curl

Post Knob (36).

8. Lubricate an M10 x 68mm Bolt (39). Attach the Leg

Lever (18) to the Front Leg (19) with the Bolt and

an M10 Nylon Locknut (11). Do not overtighten

the Nylon Locknut; the Leg Lever must be able

to pivot freely.

11. Make sure all parts are properly tightened

before you use the weight bench. The use of all

remaining parts will be explained in

ADJUSTMENTS, starting on page 9.

This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for impor-

tant information on 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.

Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. The

weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.

REMOVING THE FOAM PADS

For some exercises, the indicated Foam Pads (10) and

Pad Tube (25) should be removed from the Front Leg

(19). To do this, slide one of the Foam Pads off the Pad

Tube, and then remove the Pad Tube.

10 25

ATTACHING THE CURL PAD

For some exercises, the Curl Pad (26) must be

attached to the weight bench.

Insert the Curl Post (32) into the indicated hole in the

Front Leg (19). Align the holes in the Front Leg and the

Curl Post. Secure the Curl Post with the Curl Post Knob

(36). Make sure that you fully tighten the Curl Post

Knob.

WARNING: When the Curl Pad (26) is

not in use, store it away from the bench so it will

not interfere with other exercises.

ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE LEG LEVER

To use the Leg Lever (18), slide the desired amount of

weight (not included) onto the Weight Tube (21).

To use Olympic weights, slide the Weight Adapter (40)

onto the Weight Tube (21). Insert the Weight Adapter

Pin (42) int the Weight Tube.

41 42

WARNING: Do not place more than

150 pounds on the Weight Tube (21).

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE BACKREST

The Backrest (15) can be adjusted to any of five posi-

tions. To adjust the Backrest, pull the Backrest Knob

(29) outward and move the Backrest up or down.

Slowly release the Backrest Knob, making sure the pin

on the Backrest Knob is inserted through one of the

holes in the Backrest Bracket (34).

WARNING: Make sure the Backrest

Knob (29) is securely inserted into one of the

holes in the Backrest Bracket (34) before putting

any weight on the Backrest (15).

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