TO AVOID DELAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLLFREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance, free of charge. CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-800-201-2109 Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MST CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S MANUAL Visit our website at TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 PARTLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 EXPLODEDDRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 WARRANTYTERMS AND CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ORDERING REPLACEMENTPARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the strength bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 6. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure using the strength bench. Use the strength that all users of the strength bench are adebench only as described in this manual. quately informed of all precautions. 2. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure 7. All users of the strength bench should be that there is enough space around the instructed to report any injury or strength strength bench for the intended exercise. Do bench irregularity to facility staff immediately. not crowd the strength bench. 8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec3. Using the four 9/16” anchor holes to provide tion while exercising. maximum stability, the strength bench must be anchored to the floor where required or 9. Do not lean on or rest your hands on the whenever possible. strength bench when it is in use. 4. Use the strength bench only on a level sur-10. Keep children under 12 and pets away from face. Cover the floor beneath the strength the strength bench at all times. bench to protect the floor. 11. The strength bench is designed to support a 5. Make sure all parts are properly tightened maximum user weight of 350 pounds. before each use of the strength bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. 12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down. WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the EPIC STRENGTH™ 45. BACK EXTENSION strength bench. The strength bench is designed to help develop the major muscle groups of the body core. Whether your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size and strength, or improve your cardiovascular system, the strength bench will help you to achieve the specific results you want. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the strength bench. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is GZFW20611. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the strength bench (see the front cover of this manual). Before reading further, please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled. Handle ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS: Height: 33 in. / 84 cm Width: 29 in. / 74 cm Depth: 53 in. / 135 cm Foot Plate Anchor Hole Anchor Hole Base Pad Adjustment Knob Adjustable Frame 4 ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the strength bench for exercising. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the strength bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately. ADJUSTING THE PAD POSITION To adjust the position of the pads, hold on to the adjustable frame with...