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Weider 3550 User Manual

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    User's manual questions? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if parts are missing, we will guarantee com- plete satisfaction through assis- tance from our factory. To avoid delays, please call direct to our toll- free customer ho...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents important precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    Important precautions 3 1. Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the weight system. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight system are ade- quately informed of all precautions. 3. The weight system is intended for...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    4 before you begin assembled dimensions: height: 77 in. Width: 81 in. Length: 59 in. Squat knee rest low pulley station lat bar vkr* arm *vertical knee raise weight pin adjustment handle butterfly arm/press arm leg lever seat squat arm weight stack backrest curl pad warning decal 1 warning decal 2 (...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    5 assembly make sure that you have the following tools: • two adjustable wrenches • one standard screwdriver • one phillips screwdriver • one rubber mallet • you will also need grease or petroleum jelly, a small amount of soapy water, and masking tape. Note: assembly will be more convenient if you h...

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    1. Locate and open the parts bags labeled “frame assembly 1” and “frame assembly 2.” press a 2” square inner cap (105) into the open end of the long base (120). Attach the short base (2) to the long base (120) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” bolts (85), the long frame plate (71), and two 5/16” nylon locknut...

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    4. Press a 1 1/2” square inner cap (67) into the square tube on the butterfly upright (3). Slide the butterfly upright onto the two indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts (110) in the short base (2). Finger tighten a 5/16” nylon locknut (86) onto each carriage bolt. Do not tighten the nylon locknut...

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    8 7. Press a 2” x 3” inner cap (58) into the top of the squat upright (4). Slide the squat upright onto the two indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts (110) in the long base (120). Finger tighten a 5/16” nylon locknut (86) onto each carriage bolt. Do not tight- en the nylon locknuts yet. Press a 2”...

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    9 42 42 95 87 120 9. Insert the ends of two weight guides (42) into the indicated bracket on the long base (120). Attach the weight guides to the long base with a 3/8” x 6 1/2” bolt (95) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). Attach the other two weight guides (42) to the long base (120) in the same way. 10...

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    10 14. Press a 2” x 3” inner cap (58) into the butterfly frame (47). Attach the tethers on the two “l”-pins (60) to the butterfly frame with a #8 x 3/4” screw (98). Lubricate a 3/8” x 3” bolt (107) with grease. Attach the butterfly frame (47) to the butterfly top frame (7) with the bolt and a 3/8” n...

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    19. Locate and open the parts bags labeled “cable assembly” and “pulleys.” locate the vkr high cable (74), which is 82 1/4” long and has an eyelet on one end and a thread- ed bolt on the other end. Attach the eyelet end of the cable inside of the top frame (6) with a 5/16” x 2 1/2” bolt (59), two 5/...

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    12 20. Remove the preattached 3 1/2” pulleys (78 [only one is shown]) from the offset double “u”- bracket (61). Wrap the vkr high cable (74) under a 3 1/2” pulley (78). Attach the pulley to the offset double “u”-bracket (61) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt (93) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). 21. Wrap the ...

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    13 24. Route the lat cable (88) over a 3 1/2” pulley (78). Slide a long cable trap (102) onto a 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt (93). Attach the pulley to the indicated bracket on the top frame (6) with the bolt and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). Make sure that the long cable trap is turned to hold the cable in the ...

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    14 28. Wrap the butterfly cable (69) over a “v”-pulley (55). Attach the pulley and a long cable trap (102) to the indicated bracket on the butterfly upright (3) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2” bolt (18) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). Make sure that the long cable trap is turned to hold the cable in the groove ...

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    15 33 34 35 32. Locate the leg lever cable (75), which is 88” long and has an eyelet on one end and a thread- ed pin on the other end. Route the eyelet end of the cable through the seat upright (9) and attach it to the tab on the leg lever (10) with a 5/16” x 1” shoulder bolt (103) and a 5/16” nylon...

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    16 36. Remove the preattached 3 1/2” pulley (not shown) from the “u”-bracket (64). Attach the end of the leg lever cable (75) to the “u”-bracket (64) with a 1/4” washer (97) and a 1/4” nylon locknut (34). Note: do not completely tighten the nylon locknut; it should be thread- ed only two turns onto ...

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    17 40. Wrap the vkr low cable (72) under a 3 1/2” pulley (78). Attach the pulley to the indicated brack- et on the long base (120) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt (93) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). 41. Route the vkr low cable (72) under the indicated stack of weights (44). Wrap the vkr low cable (72) und...

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    18 44. Wrap the vkr low cable (72) over a 3 1/2” pulley (78). Attach the pulley and a cable trap (68) between the lower set of holes in the “u”-bracket (64) with a 3/8” x 2” bolt (100) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). Make sure that the cable trap is turned to hold the cable in the groove of the pulle...

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    19 48. Wrap the squat cable (73) under a 3 1/2” pulley (78). Attach the pulley to the indicated bracket on the long base (120) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt (93) and a 3/8” nylon locknut (87). 49. Wrap the squat cable (73) over a 4 1/2” pulley (119). Attach the pulley to the indicated bracket on the top...

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    20 52. Press two 3/4” x 1 1/2” inner caps (116) and a 1 1/4” square inner cap (117) into the seat bracket (11). Attach the seat (16) to the seat bracket (11) with two 1/4” x 3/4” screws (114), a 1/4” x 1 1/2” screw (99), and a 1/4” washer (97). Turn the indicated adjustment handle (65) counter- cloc...

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    21 56 57 58 114 114 12 17 56. Attach the squat arm (32) to the squat bracket (37) with two 3/8” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts (106), two 3/8” washers (91), and two 3/8” nylon locknuts (87). Do not tighten the nylon locknuts yet. Finish attaching the squat arm (32) to the squat bracket (37) with a 3/8” x 3...

  • Page 22: Adjustments

    22 adjustments the instructions below describe how each part of the weight system can be adjusted. Refer to the exercise guide accompanying this manual to see how the weight system should be set up for various exercises. Impor- tant: when attaching the lat bar, row bar, or handle, make sure that the...

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    23 adjusting the squat arm, seat, or butterfly backrest to adjust the height of the squat arm (32), first turn the adjustment handle (65) on the squat bracket (37) counterclockwise several turns to loosen it. Next, pull the handle and slide the squat bracket up or down to the desired position. Engag...

  • Page 24: Weight Resistance Chart

    24 weight resistance chart the chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each weight station. “top” refers to the 10-pound top weight. The other numbers refer to the 10-pound weight plates. The butterfly arm resistance listed is the resistance for each butterfly arm. Note: the actual re...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    25 troubleshooting make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immedi- ately. The weight system can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents. Tightening the cables woven cable, the type of cable used...

  • Page 26: Cable Diagrams

    26 cable diagrams the cable identification chart below shows the ends of each cable and the lengths of the cables. The cable dia- grams on this page and the following page show the proper routing of the cables. The numbers in the diagrams show the routes of the cables. Use the diagrams to make sure ...

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    27 leg lever cable (75) vkr low cable (72) 1 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 9 2 3 4 8.

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    Cable clip (83) 3 1/2" pulley (78) (not shown to scale) "v" pulley (55) (not shown to scale) 4 1/2" pulley (119) (not shown to scale) 3/8" x 3 3/4" bolt (122) 3/8" x 6 1/2" bolt (95) 5/16" washer (90) 5/16" x 3 3/4" bolt (92) 5/16" x 3 1/2" bolt (94) 1/2" nut (118) 3/8" nylon locknut (87) 5/16" nylo...

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    3/8" x 2" bolt (100) 3/8" x 1 3/4" bolt (93) #10 x 1" screw (14) 3/8" x 2 1/2" bolt (18) 5/16" x 2 3/4" bolt (85) 3/8" x 2 3/4" bolt (101) 3/8" x 3" bolt (107) 3/8" x 3 1/4" bolt (96) 5/16" x 3/4" button head screw (51) 5/16" x 2 1/2" bolt (59) #8 x 3/4" screw (98) 1/4" x 1 1/2" bolt (99) 5/16" x 1"...

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    1 1/4" square inner cap (117) 1" round inner cap (29) 1 1/2" x 2” inner cap (21 2" square inner cap (105) 1 1/2" square inner cap (67) 2" x 3” inner cap (58) 3/4” x 1 1/2" inner cap (116).

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    Part list—model no. Wesy38320 r1102a note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 2 1/2” washer 2 1 short base 3 1 butterfly upright 4 1 squat upright 5 1 vkr upright 6 1 top frame 7 1 butterfly top frame 8 1 seat frame 9 1 seat upright 10 1 leg ...

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  • Page 33: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Ordering replacement parts to order replacement parts, simply call our customer service department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, monday through friday, 6 a.M. Until 6 p.M. Mountain time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be pre- pared to give the following information: • the model nu...