Summary of Contents for Gold's Gym GB 1500 GGBE19640
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Model No. GGBE19640 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future 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 or damaged parts, we will guarantee complete satis- faction through direct assis-...
6 p.m. Mountain Time, and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Gold's Gym International, Inc.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 2.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile GOLD’S GYM POWER SERIES GB 1500 weight bench. The weight bench offers a selection of exercise 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 cardiovas- cular system, the weight bench will help you to achieve the specific results you want.
ASSEMBLY Make Things Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight bench can be assembled suc- cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the versatile weight bench has many parts and that the assembly process will take time.
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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. 3. Press a Rear Base Cap (21) and a Front Base Cap (22) onto the Left Upright (6) as shown.
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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;...
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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).
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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).
ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 12 for impor- tant 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.
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ATTACHING THE CURL BAR Pull the indicated Short Pin (32) out of the Leg Lever (5). Hold the Curl Bar (14) inside the Leg Lever bracket, and insert the Short Pin through the Leg Lever and the Curl Bar. Bracket ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS To change the height of a Weight Rest (8), first remove the Upright Pin (43) from the Upright (6 or 7).
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: •...
Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out.
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EXERCISE MONDAY Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: EXERCISE WEDNESDAY Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT SETS REPS SETS REPS SETS REPS...
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EXERCISE MONDAY Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: EXERCISE WEDNESDAY Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT SETS REPS SETS REPS SETS REPS...
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART See the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST in the center of this manual. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached.
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PART LIST—Model No. GGBE19640 Key No. Qty. Description Bench Frame Base Crossbar Front Leg Leg Lever Left Upright Right Upright Weight Rest Adjustment Bracket Backrest Frame Curl Pad Seat Backrest Curl Bar Curl Post Weight Tube Olympic Adapter Pad Tube M10 Washer Rear Base Cap Front Base Cap...
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-877-776-4777, 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: 1.
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