Weider AB ARC WEEMBE1326.0

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The WEIDER AB ARC (Model No. WEEMBE1326.0) is a versatile weight bench designed for home use, focusing on developing major muscle groups in the stomach and legs. It aims to assist users in achieving various fitness goals, including a shapely figure, increased muscle size and strength, or improved cardiovascular health.

Function Description:

The WEIDER AB ARC functions as a multi-purpose weight bench, primarily supporting exercises for abdominal and leg muscles. It incorporates adjustable components to customize workouts and offers resistance bands for varied intensity. The bench allows for exercises such as sit-ups and leg movements, targeting core strength and lower body development. Its design emphasizes user comfort and safety through adjustable backrest and "U"-bar positions, as well as padded components.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model Number: WEEMBE1326.0
Maximum User Weight: 115 kg (250 lbs.)
Assembled Dimensions:
- Height: 132 cm (52 in.)
- Width: 79 cm (31 in.)
- Depth: 152 cm (60 in.)
Resistance: Includes 5-lb. and 10-lb. Resistance Bands.
Components:
- Frame (1)
- Front Stabiliser (2)
- Rear Stabiliser (3)
- Levelling Endcap (4)
- M8 x 15mm Button Screw (5)
- M8 Curved Washer (6)
- M6 Washer (7)
- M6 x 15mm Screw (8)
- Small Inner Cap (9)
- Large Inner Cap (10)
- Medium Inner Cap (11)
- Foam Pad (12)
- Pad Bar (13)
- 25mm x 21mm Bumper (14)
- Seat (15)
- Backrest (16)
- Headrest (17)
- Right "L"-bar (18)
- Cap (19)
- Adjustment Knob (20)
- "U"-bar Pad (21)
- Back Frame (22)
- 25mm x 50mm Endcap (23)
- Short Bolt Set (24)
- Long Bolt Set (25)
- 25mm x 32mm Bumper (26)
- Right Adjustment Bracket (27)
- Left Adjustment Bracket (28)
- "T"-frame Bushing (29)
- "T"-frame (30)
- Adjustment Tube (31)
- M8 x 40mm Button Bolt (32)
- M8 Washer (33)
- M8 Nylon Locknut (34)
- Spring Clip (35)
- 5-lb. Resistance Band (36)
- 10-lb. Resistance Band (37)
- Leg Lever Lock (38)
- Adjustment Pin (39)
- Left "L"-bar (40)
- "U"-bar (41)
- M5 x 15mm Flat Head Screw (42)
- M8 x 60mm Button Bolt (43)
- M10 Nylon Locknut (44)
- Rear Endcap (45)
- Leg Lever (46)
- Bracket Bushing (47)

Usage Features:

Adjustable Backrest: The backrest (16) can be raised or lowered by removing the Adjustment Pin (39) and reinserting it through the "T"-frame (30) and one of the holes in the Adjustment Tube. This allows users to customize the angle for different exercises and comfort levels.
Adjustable "U"-bar: The "U"-bar (41) position can be adjusted by removing the Cap (19) and Adjustment Knob (20), moving the "U"-bar to the desired position, and reinserting the Adjustment Knob through the "U"-bar and one of the holes in the Adjustment Brackets (27, 28). This feature provides flexibility for various exercises and user heights.
Leg Lever: The Leg Lever (46) is integrated for lower body exercises. It can be locked in place when not in use by inserting the Leg Lever Lock (38) into both the Leg Lever and the Frame (1). When in use, the lock is removed.
Resistance Bands: The bench includes 5-lb. (36) and 10-lb. (37) Resistance Bands that can be added to the rear tubes of the weight bench or the Leg Lever (46) to increase workout intensity. Spring Clips (35) secure the bands in place.
Stability: Levelling Endcaps (4) are provided to ensure the weight bench is stable on uneven floors. Users can rotate one or both endcaps until the bench is level.
Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes several safety measures, including reading all instructions and warnings, using the bench only as described, keeping children and pets away, wearing athletic shoes, keeping hands and feet away from moving parts, inspecting and tightening all parts before each use, and ensuring all pins are fully inserted. It also advises consulting a physician before starting any exercise program.
Workout Guidelines: The manual provides comprehensive exercise guidelines covering four basic types of workouts: Muscle Building, Toning, Weight Loss, and Cross Training. It offers advice on intensity, repetitions, sets, rest periods, warm-up, cool-down, and maintaining proper exercise form.
Motivation: Users are encouraged to keep a record of their workouts, including date, exercises, resistance, sets, and repetitions, as well as monthly weight and body measurements, to stay motivated.

Maintenance Features:

Regular Inspection: Users are instructed to inspect and tighten all parts each time the weight bench is used to ensure safety and proper function.
Part Replacement: Any worn parts should be replaced immediately. Information on ordering replacement parts is provided, including contact details for ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.
Cleaning: The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Solvents should not be used.
Storage: The bench should be kept indoors, away from moisture and dust, to prolong its lifespan.
Warning Decal: A warning decal is placed on the weight bench, and users are advised to order a free replacement decal if the original is missing or illegible, and to apply it in the indicated location.