Life Fitness Ab Crunch Bench manual

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    Ab Crunch Bench Owner ’s Manual[...]

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    Tools Required: O 8mm Allen W rench O 17mm W rench O Ratchet O 3” Ratchet Extension O 17mm Socket O 8mm Hex Bit Ab Crunch Bench 1. Assembly Instructions Qty 1 1 13 21 12 1 1 2 1 1 1 5 12 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Description Lower Support Cam Follower Screw , M10 X 25mm 3/8” Flat W asher Nylock Nut W ork Arm Stop Cross Member Screw , M10 X 135mm Foot Rest [...]

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    1. Locate the LOWER SUPPORT (1) and the CAM FOLLOWER (2) . Using two M10 x 25mm BOLTS (3), FLAT WASHERS (4), and NYLOCK NUTS (5) , secure the LOWER SUPPORT to the CAM FOLLOWER . Loosely tighten the BOLTS and NUTS . 2. Locate the WORK ARM STOP (6) . With the WORK ARM STOP positioned as shown, align the mounting holes and secure the WORK ARM STOP to [...]

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    6. Locate the LARGE BACK PAD (11) . P osition the LARGE BACK PAD over the BACK SUPPORT (10) as shown. Align the mounting holes and secure the LARGE BACK PAD to the BACK SUPPORT using three M10 x 35mm BOLTS (12) and FLAT WASHERS (4) . T ighten the BOLTS securely . Cover the BOLT access holes with three HOLE PLUGS (13) . 7. Locate the HEADREST (14) .[...]

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    It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of Life Fitness products to instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment. It is recommended that all users of Life Fitness exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to its use. PROPER USAGE 1. Do not use any eq[...]

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    WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (Ab Crunch Bench) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED The manufacturer’s warranty covers the original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE F[...]

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    EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF LIFE FITNESS. Life Fitness neither assumes nor authorizes any person[...]

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    General Specifications 1. Frame Construction Frame is constructed of mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities. Frame is primarily 2 ½" x 4 ½" oval-shaped tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. 2. Frame Finish Prior to applying finish, each part is chemically washed to prepare surface for maximum adhesion. 3. Weight Horn W[...]

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    11. Instructional Placard Visual placard provides illustration for proper use. 12. Equipment Anchoring All machines have holes in the feet, which allow for easy anchoring to the floor. Life Fitness recommends that all machines be anchored to the floor to minimize the possibility of tipping. 13. Warranty 10-year minimum warranty on frames, 5 years o[...]

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    Muscles Exercised -Abdominals Setup Check weight horn for appropriate resistance. Lay down on Ab Crunch Bench with head near the top of the head pad and shoulders flat on the mid- dle pad. Grasp handles and place feet on the foot pegs that are most com- fortable. Performing the Exercise Grasp handles and slowly contract abdominals until body is in [...]

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    ONCE A DAY O Wipe down upholstery with a mild soap and water or comparable all purpose cleaner. ONCE A WEEK O Visually inspect all hardware for loosening, tampering or wear. O Check condition of hand grips. ONCE A MONTH O Inspect hardware and tighten any bolts or nuts that may have loosened during use. ACTION DAILY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY AS NEEDED CLE[...]

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    © 2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation. 7872801 REV . B 05-05-05[...]