Do not dispose of the packing socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end materials until assembly is completed. wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches. • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise. The included hex key and the following tools (not included) are required for assembly: 1. Attach the Front Leg (4) to the Base (2) with two M8 x 55mm Button Bolts (48), two M8 x 72mm Carriage Bolts (49), and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 2 1 4 58 58 58 48 49 5 6 2. Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Front Leg (4) with two M8 x 81mm Button Bolts (47), a Support Plate (60), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 4. Orient the Crossbar (3) so the “GB 1500” decal is in the position shown. Attach the Crossbar to the Right Upright (7) with two M8 x 92mm Button Bolts (57), a Long Support Plate (65), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. Repeat this step with the Left Upright (6). 3. Press a Rear Base Cap (21) and a Front Base Cap (22) onto the Left Upright (6) as shown. Remove the Upright Pin (43) from the Left Upright (6). Rotate the Weight Rest (8) to the position shown. Fully tighten the Upright Pin into the Upright and the Weight Rest. Repeat this step with the Right Upright (not shown). Make sure both Weight Rests (8) are set to the same height. Note the position of the decal to identify the Left Upright (6). 47 47 4 60 58 1 2 43 3 6 3 57 57 65 58 4 7 6 8 22 21 Decal Decal 5. Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Crossbar (3) with two M8 x 81mm Button Bolts (47), a Support Plate (60), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts (58) used in steps 1–5. Do not overtighten the Locknuts used in step 4; overtightening may make it difficult to raise and lower the Weight Rests (not shown). 6. Orient the two Backrest Frames (10) as shown. Make sure the indicated holes are closer to the bottom. Attach the Backrest Frames to the Adjustment Bracket (9) with four M8 x 42mm Button Bolts (50), four M8 Washers (53), and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 7. Attach the Backrest (13) to the Backrest Frames (10) with four M6 x 38mm Screws (51) and four M6 Washers (33). Do not tighten the Screws yet. 5 1 58 58 3 60 47 6 10 9 58 50 53 53 58 Hole Hole 50 53 10 7 13 10 51 51 33 33 7 8 8. Slide the Adjustment Bracket (9) through the Bench Frame (1) as shown. Lubricate an M10 x 168mm Button Bolt (52) with the included grease. Attach the Backrest Frames (10) to the Bench Frame (1) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers (19), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (62). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Backrest Frames must be able to pivot easily. Insert a Short Pin (32) through the Bench Frame (1) and the Adjustment Bracket (9). Attach the Short Pin to the Bench Frame with an M4 x 10mm Screw (42). Tighten the four M8 Nylon Locknuts (58) used in step 6 and the four M6 x 38mm Screws (51) used in step 7. 9. Attach the Seat (12) to the Bench Frame (1) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (46), an M6 x 63mm Screw (28), and an M6 Washer (33). 10. Attach the Leg Lever Bumper (31) to the Leg Lever (5) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (40). Make sure the Bumper is attached as shown in the inset drawing. Attach the Weight Tube (16) to the Leg Lever (5) with an M8 x 64mm Button Bolt (55), two M8 Curved Washers (54), a 14mm Spacer (41), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (58). 11. Grease an M10 x 82mm Button Bolt (56). Attach the Leg Lever (5) to the Front Leg (4) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (62). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Leg Lever must be able to pivot easily. Insert a Short Pin (32) into the Leg Lever (5). Attach the Short Pin to the Leg Lever with an M4 x 10mm Screw (42). 10 1 62 19 19 Grease 52 32 42 8 9 10 11 9 12 1 33 28 46 46 5 55 54 41 16 54 31 31 Longer edge on bottom 40 58 56 Grease 62 42 32 4 5 12. Insert a Pad Tube (18) into the Leg Lever (5). Slide two Pads (20) onto the Pad Tube. Repeat with the other Pad Tube. Slide two Pads (20) onto the Front Leg (4). 13. Attach the Curl Pad (11) to the Curl Post (15) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (46). 14. Make sure all parts are properly tightened before using the weight bench. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the next page. 12 20 20 4 5 18 20 18 20 13 11 15 46 9 This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 12 for important 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 bench is used. 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. 10 ADJUSTING THE BACKREST To adjust the position of the Backrest (13), hold the upper end of the Backrest with one hand and pull the Short Pin (32) out. Raise or lower the Backrest to the d...