S E L E C T I O N T H E S T R E N G T H E V O L U T I O N User manual All equipment 1
Contents Identification of the manufacturer and equipment... 3 Description of the equipment... 4 Technical data... 5 Safety devices and warnings... 6 Place of installation... 7 Lifting and moving the equipment... 8 Routine maintenance... 9 Replacing the padded parts... 10 Technical Service... 11 Storage... 12 Disposal... 13... 14 2
Identification of the manufacturer and equipment The identification plate of the equipment and manufacturer, affixed on the inside of the frame, under the seat, gives the following details: A Manufacturer's name and address B CE Mark C Serial number D Maximum user weight E Equipment classification F Consultation of user manual required D E A B C F 3
Description of the equipment B A D C A Seat: where the user sits to perform the exercise. Its position can be adjusted using the lever (C). B Backrest: supports the back while exercising. Its position can be adjusted using the knob (D). 4
Technical data 526 mm (20") 1337mm (53") 1171 mm (47") 697 mm (27") 37 kg (82 lb) 5
Safety devices and warnings The maximum user weight is 180 kg. The equipment does not have any sharp corners. All the parts which come into contact with the body are adequately protected with rubber coverings or padding. This symbol accompanies safety warnings. It is used to draw attention to potential risks of personal injury. Pay attention to all safety warnings accompanied by this symbol to avoid possible injury. WARNINGS During all operations involving transport, maintenance and cleaning, pay attention to any part of the equipment where body parts may become trapped. Attention must be paid to the labels attached to the equipment, as they provide information about possible risks and hazards. We recommend immediately replacing the labels when they become damaged or difficult to read. 6
Place of installation To ensure safe, comfortable and effective use of the equipment, the place of installation must comply with certain specific requirements; in particular, before choosing where to install the equipment we recommended that you check that the following conditions are available: - a temperature between +10 C and +25 C; - sufficient ventilation to maintain a humidity level between 20% and 90%, when the equipment is in use; - sufficient lighting to make the area a safe and relaxing place to exercise; - sufficient clearance on all sides of the equipment, taking into account its maximum dimensions when in use, to ensure safety; - a flat, stable and vibration-free floor surface, with sufficient load bearing capacity for the equipment s weight. If the equipment is to be installed in a public recreation area, the place of installation must comply with all the requirements of the regulations currently in force. WARNINGS The equipment must be installed and used in a place where access and supervision are specifically controlled by the owner. When installing the equipment, use suitable personal protective equipment. 7
Lifting and moving the equipment The equipment comes with two castors. To move, lift the side without castors slightly by gripping the padding or frame and push forward or backward. WARNING Move the equipment very carefully, because it may become unstable and tip over. 8
Routine maintenance WARNINGS The safety of the equipment is assured only on the condition that it is carefully inspected every two weeks for any signs of damage and/or wear. Replace defective and worn components immediately, or alternatively remove the equipment from service. The equipment should always be kept clean and free of dust, in compliance with good hygiene practice, especially if it is used in a gym or by more than one person. Use a moist cloth or a sponge and mild soap to clean the padded parts. Wipe the outside of the equipment every week using a damp sponge. Do not use chemicals or solvents. WARNING Be careful not to rub too hard on the drawings and instructions shown on the labels. Call in the Technogym Technical Support Service for instructions on any maintenance operations not described in this manual. 9
Replacing the padded parts If any of the padding shows signs of wear, especially in the interests of hygiene, we recommend replacing them completely. To replace seats and backrests loosen the screws on the opposite side to the padding. 10
Technical Service The Technogym Technical Support Service provides: - telephone assistance; - information on which service calls are covered and not covered by warranty; - on-site assistance; - sending of original spare parts. Technogym Technical Support Service tel: 0547 650650 fax: 0547 650150 email: service@technogym.com When contacting the Technogym Technical Support Service, please specify the following details: - equipment model, - date of purchase, - serial number, - precise description of the problem. WARNING Any operations carried out by persons not authorized by Technogym on the equipment will invalidate the warranty. 11
Storage If the equipment will not be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing it: - in a clean and dry place, covered with a cloth to protect it from dust; - in an environment with a temperature between +10 C and +25 C and a humidity between 20% and 90%. Use the original packing materials, to better preserve the equipment. 12
Disposal It is always good practise to ensure that the equipment can never constitute a hazard; therefore do not leave the equipment where children may play with it. Do not dump the equipment in the environment, or in public areas or private areas accessible to the public. The equipment is made from recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium and plastic, which must be disposed of in the manner prescribed by the urban refuse collection regulations in force, by firms specialised in urban and environmental hygiene. 13
A selection of the exercises that may be performed on are described below. However there are a great many others in addition to those described here. Choose a workload that allows controlled movement and constant speed. Pull knob (A) to adjust the backrest. Move the backrest into the desired position, release the knob (A). Raise lever (B) under the front part of the seat and adjust the position. Simply pull the seat up to lift. Raise lever (B) to lower. A B 14
Dumbbell press (pectorals) Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Lie down flat on the bench. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells symmetrically and stretch your arms up with your hands shoulder-width apart; the dumbbells should be parallel. Curl both arms down simultaneously to bring the dumbbells to shoulder lever; then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 15
Horizontal flyes (pectorals) Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Lie down flat on the bench. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells symmetrically with your arms stretched up and hands close together. Open your arms simultaneously and take the dumbbells to shoulder-height, keeping your arms stretched; then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 16
Pull over (pectorals) Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Lie down flat on the bench. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Hold the dumbbell with both hands and stretch your arms upward. Take the dumbbell back behind your head while keeping your arms stretched; then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 17
Concentrated biceps Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Sit on the bench with your legs apart. Perform the exercise using one arm at a time. Stretch the arm holding the dumbbell downward with your elbow resting on the corresponding leg; place your other hand on your leg. Curl your forearm up without moving your elbow from your leg; then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. 18
French press (triceps) Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Lie down flat on the bench. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells symmetrically and stretch your arms up with your hands shoulder-width apart; the dumbbells should be parallel. Curl your forearms without moving your upper arms to bring the dumbbells alongside your head; then go back to your starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 19
Knees to chest (abdominals) Lower the backrest and the seat completely. Lie down flat on the bench. Take your arms behind your head and grip the headrest for greater stability. Lift your legs off the ground and bring them into line with your body. Curl your knees up to your chest, then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. 20
Dumbbell press on incline bench (superior pectoral) Tilt the backrest to about 45 and adjust the seat position so that it does not slip while exercising. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells symmetrically and stretch your arms up with your hands shoulder-width apart. The dumbbells should be parallel. Curl both arms up simultaneously to bring the dumbbells to shoulder-height; then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 21
Incline bench flyes (superior pectoral) Tilt the backrest to about 45 and adjust the position of the seat so that it does not slip while exercising. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells symmetrically and stretch your arms up with your hands shoulder-width apart. Open both arms simultaneously and bring the dumbbells up to shoulder-height. Then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 22
Curl with dumbbells (biceps) Tilt the backrest to about 45 and adjust the position of the seat so that it does not slip while exercising. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with legs together. Grasp the dumbbells with your arms stretched downward. The dumbbells should be parallel. Curl both forearms up simultaneously to bring the dumbbells up to your shoulders. Then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 23
Lateral raises (lateral deltoids) Tilt the backrest to 90. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with legs together. Grasp the dumbbells with your arms stretched downward. The dumbbells should be parallel. Lift your arms out to the sides to take the dumbbells to shoulder-height. Then go back to the starting position. Keep your arms outstretched during the movement. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 24
Frontal raises (frontal deltoids) Tilt the backrest to 90. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground and keep your legs together. Grasp the dumbbells and stretch your arms downward. The dumbbells should be parallel. Lift your arms forward while turning them down to bring the dumbbells to shoulderheight. Then go back to the starting position. Keep your arms outstretched during the movement. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 25
Military press with dumbbells (deltoids) Tilt the backrest to 90. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Grasp the dumbbells and curl your forearms up to bring the dumbbells to shoulderheight. Keep your elbows close together and the dumbbells parallel. Stretch your arms forward and rotate them forward. Then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 26
Triceps extensions (triceps) Tilt the backrest to 90. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Hold the dumbbell with both hands and move your outstretched arms upward. Curl your forearms behind your head without moving your upper arms. Then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 27
Triceps extensions with one arm (triceps) Tilt the backrest to 90. Sit on the bench with your body pressed against the padding. Rest your feet on the ground with your legs apart for greater stability. Carry out the exercise using one arm at a time. Hold the dumbbell in one hand and move your outstretched arm upward. Curl your forearm behind your head without moving your forearm and keeping your elbow up. Then go back to the starting position. Control the speed of movement constantly; the return speed should be slower than the outward speed. Keep your body pressed against the padding and your feet on the ground during the movement. 28