GoFit CHIN-UP BAR - User Manual

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INCLUDED HARDWARE

• 1 Adjustable Chin-Up Bar

• 4 Mounting Brackets—2 for mounting high in your door and two for

mounting the bar low in the doorway for doing push ups and sit ups.

• 20 Mounting Screws—5 screws for each mounting bracket.

*DO NOT install Chin-Up Bar without included and required hardware.

If you do not ﬁnd all of the necessary hardware in the package/box,

contact Customer Service via the GoFit web site (www.goﬁt.net).

CHIN-UP BAR—USAGE

• Please read and follow all warnings, information, and instructions.

• CHIN-UP BAR WEIGHT LIMIT: 300 pounds when properly mounted.

• The Chin-Up Bar is NOT a toy; keep out of reach of children.

If allowing anyone under 18 to use it for exercise purposes, they must

have constant adult supervision. The Chin-Up Bar could pose a hazard

to children and pets, therefore must NEVER be left unattended.

• DO NOT swing on, or from, the bar.

• DO NOT hang upside down.

• DO NOT extend the bar past extension marks.

• When ﬁrst attempting any exercise, use caution while determining

your physical limitations.

• GoFit, LLC is not responsible for any personal property damage that

may occur while using the Chin-Up Bar.

• The Chin-Up Bar should only be used for its intended purpose.

• Be sure to wear appropriate exercise clothing and footwear,

such as sneakers or exercise shoes.

• The Chin-Up Bar is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

CHIN-UP BAR—MAINTENANCE AND CARE

• Clean the Chin-Up Bar with mild soap and warm water. DO NOT use

abrasive or chemical cleaners. DO NOT immerse Chin-Up Bar into water.

Towel dry, or let the Chin-Up Bar air dry completely.

• Keep Chin-Up Bar out of direct sunlight. The Chin-Up Bar should not

be placed anywhere where it would be exposed to extreme high or low

temperatures, heat sources or open ﬂame.

USAGE & CARE

CHIN-UP BAR

Read and follow all warnings and information before use.

Serious injury or fatality may occur.

Included Hardware

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Summary

Usage and Care

Included Hardware

Lists all hardware components necessary for the chin-up bar installation.

Chin-Up Bar Usage Guidelines

Provides critical safety instructions and operational guidelines for using the chin-up bar.

Chin-Up Bar Maintenance and Care

Details cleaning and storage guidelines to ensure the longevity and proper condition of the chin-up bar.

Installation Instructions

Mounting Upper Brackets

Step-by-step guide for installing the upper brackets for chin-up exercises.

Mounting Lower Brackets

Instructions for installing the lower brackets for push-up and sit-up exercises.

Bar Installation and Locking

Explains how to attach the bar to the installed brackets and secure it for safe use.

Summary

Usage and Care

Included Hardware

Lists all hardware components necessary for the chin-up bar installation.

Chin-Up Bar Usage Guidelines

Provides critical safety instructions and operational guidelines for using the chin-up bar.

Chin-Up Bar Maintenance and Care

Details cleaning and storage guidelines to ensure the longevity and proper condition of the chin-up bar.

Installation Instructions

Mounting Upper Brackets

Step-by-step guide for installing the upper brackets for chin-up exercises.

Mounting Lower Brackets

Instructions for installing the lower brackets for push-up and sit-up exercises.

Bar Installation and Locking

Explains how to attach the bar to the installed brackets and secure it for safe use.

This document describes the GoFit Chin-Up Bar, a fitness device designed for performing chin-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups within a doorway.

Function Description:

The GoFit Chin-Up Bar is an adjustable exercise bar that can be mounted in a doorway. It allows users to perform various bodyweight exercises, primarily chin-ups, by mounting the bar high in the door frame. Additionally, it can be mounted low in the doorway to facilitate push-ups and sit-ups. The device is designed for home use and is intended to provide a versatile workout option for individuals.

Important Technical Specifications:

Included Hardware:
- 1 Adjustable Chin-Up Bar
- 4 Mounting Brackets (2 for high mounting, 2 for low mounting)
- 20 Mounting Screws (5 screws per bracket)
Weight Limit: 300 pounds (when properly mounted).
Doorway Width Restriction: The Chin-Up Bar must not be mounted in doorways wider than 36 inches.
Mounting Bracket Placement (Upper for Chin-Ups): Approximately 3 inches from the top of the door jamb. A 1/8-inch gap should be left between the door jamb and the bracket to allow locking tabs to rotate.
Mounting Bracket Placement (Lower for Push-Ups): Approximately 6 inches from the floor.
Pilot Hole Bit Size: 1/16 inch for drilling pilot holes before securing brackets.
Extension Marks: The bar has extension marks, and users are warned not to extend the bar past these marks.

Usage Features:

Adjustable Design: The bar is adjustable to fit various doorway widths (up to 36 inches).
Dual Mounting Options: Can be mounted high for chin-ups and low for push-ups and sit-ups.
Secure Locking Mechanism: Features rotating tabs on the mounting brackets that lock the bar into place, ensuring stability during use. The tabs rotate outwards to allow bar placement and inwards to secure it.
Installation Process:
1. Measure and mark the desired mounting spots on the door jamb (3 inches from the top for upper brackets, 6 inches from the floor for lower brackets).
2. Position the silver bracket with tabs up, ensuring a 1/8-inch gap from the door jamb for tab rotation.
3. Mark all mounting holes.
4. Drill 1/16-inch pilot holes.
5. Secure the bracket with provided screws. Repeat for the opposite jamb.
6. After installing brackets, rotate tabs to the outer side.
7. Place one end of the bar into the first bracket, then the other.
8. Rotate the tabs towards the bar to lock it into position.
Safety Guidelines:
- Always read and follow all warnings and instructions.
- Never install without all included and required hardware.
- Not a toy; keep out of reach of children.
- Children under 18 must have constant adult supervision when using the bar.
- Never leave unattended, as it could pose a hazard to children and pets.
- Do not swing on or from the bar.
- Do not hang upside down.
- Do not extend the bar past extension marks.
- Use caution when first attempting exercises to determine physical limitations.
- Only use for its intended purpose.
- Wear appropriate exercise clothing and footwear (sneakers or exercise shoes).
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program.
- Always check equipment for defects; discontinue use and contact customer service if any defect is found.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: Clean the Chin-Up Bar with mild soap and warm water.
- Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners.
- Do not immerse the Chin-Up Bar in water.
- Towel dry or air dry completely after cleaning.
Storage: Keep the Chin-Up Bar out of direct sunlight.
- Do not place it where it would be exposed to extreme high or low temperatures, heat sources, or open flame.
Inspection: Regularly check the equipment thoroughly for any signs of defect.