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Model No. WESY8530C2 USER’S MANUAL Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (Under Seat) QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, please call: 1-888-936-4266 Mon.–Fri.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the home gym system. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and in 8. Never release the press arm, butterfly arms, the accompanying literature before using the squat arm, leg lever, lat bar or nylon strap home gym system.
WESY8530C2. The serial number WEIDER ® 8530 will help you to achieve the specific can be found on a decal attached to the home gym results you want. system (see the front cover of this manual).
ASSEMBLY Before beginning assembly, carefully read the • As you assemble the home gym system, be sure following information and instructions: that all parts are oriented as shown in the draw- ings. • Place all parts of the home gym system in a cleared area and remove the packing materials;...
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2. Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) up through the Base (4). Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). Hand-tighten a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3) onto each Carriage Bolt.
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5. Press a Weight Tube Bumper (64) into the end of a Weight Tube (63). Insert the Weight Holes Tube into the front stack of Weights (25). Be sure that the pins on the Weight Tube are sitting in the pin grooves in the top Weight.
7. Attach the upper ends of the Long Weight Guides (62) to the Top Frame (55) with a 5/16” x 6” Bolt (60), two 1/2” x 3/4” Spacers (61), and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3). Be sure that the Pulley Bracket (20) is in front of the right Long Weight Guide (62) as shown.
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11. Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame (55). Bracket Slide the Right Arm (48) onto the right axle. Be careful not to confuse the Right Arm with the Left Arm (47); note the position of the “V” Pulley (50) to identify the Right Arm.
During steps 13 to 25, refer to the CABLE DIA- GRAM on page 19 of this manual. Identify the three cables by their lengths, and note the positions of the cable traps. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the bolts and nuts securing the pulleys.
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17. Route the Medium Cable (58) around the 3 1/2” Pulley (15) attached to the bracket on the Top Frame (55). Tighten the 3/8” x 2” Bolt Bracket (12) and the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). (Note: This Pulley is pre-assembled. It has been shown disassembled for easy part identifica- tion.) Be sure that the Cable is in the groove of the Pulley and that the Cable...
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21. Attach the Medium Cable (58) to a Small “U”- Bracket (71) with a 1/4” Nylon Locknut (2) and a 1/4” Flat Washer (10). Do not tighten the 1/4” Nylon Locknut. It should be threaded onto the Cable only a couple of turns.
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23. Route the Long Cable (72) around the 3 1/2” Pulley (15) on the Top Frame (55). Tighten the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21) and the 3/8” x 2” Bolt (not shown). See inset drawing. Wrap the Long Cable (72) around a 3 1/2” Pulley (15). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to the bracket on the Stabilizer (5) with a 3/8”...
25. See inset drawing A. Note: The inset draw- Insets show view ing shows the view from the other side of from other side the Squat Arm Upright (56). Wrap the Long Cable (72) around a “V”-Pulley (50). Attach the “V”-Pulley and a Long Cable Trap (31) to the top hole in the Squat Arm Upright with the 3/8”...
28. Press a 1 1/2” Inner Cap (32) into the Leg Lever (29). Lubricate the 5/16” x 2 1/4” Bolt (33). Attach the Leg Lever (29) to the Seat Frame (36) with the 5/16” x 2 1/4” Bolt and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).
(43) and two 1/4” Flat Washers (10). 34. Remove the decals from the Decal Sheet (not shown) and apply them to the home gym sys- tem in the locations shown: A —8530 B —HIGH PULLEY C—BUTTERFLY D—MILITARY PRESS E —SQUAT STATION F —BENCH PRESS...
CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING The WEIDER 8530 features two weight stacks. The front weight stack is connected to the upper and lower pulleys, the press arm, and the butterfly arms.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE SEAT To attach the Seat (13), set the bracket on the Seat Frame (36) onto the indicated pins on the Front Upright (42). Attach the Seat Frame to the Front Upright with the 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolt (14) and the Seat Knob (40).
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the home gym system. Replace any worn parts immediately. The home gym 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 on the home gym system, can stretch slightly when it is first used.
CABLE DIAGRAM The cable diagram below shows the proper routing of the Long Cable (72), the Medium Cable (58), and the Short Cable (23). Use the diagram to be sure that the three cables and cable traps have been assembled cor- rectly.
Friday 8h00 until 18h30 Eastern Time (excluding holidays). When ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (WESY8530C2) • the NAME of the product (WEIDER ® 8530 weight system) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
LIMITED WARRANTY ICON OF CANADA, INC., (ICON), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. ICON's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at ICON's option, the product through one of its authorized service centers.
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REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART FROM THE MANUAL This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
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5/8" x 5/8" Spacer (76) 1" Inner Cap (98) 3/8" x 2" Eyebolt (35) 1/2" x 17/32" Spacer (91) 5/8" x 9/16" Spacer (7) 1" Round Inner Cap (49) 3/4" Round Inner Cap (34) 1/2" x 3/4" Spacer (61) 1" Round Cover Cap (70) 1"...
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