Cybex ® - Bent Leg Abdominal Board

Safety Information

Read the User Manual carefully before assembling, servicing, or operating Cybex equipment. Failure to comply with safety precautions can result in serious injury.

User Safety Precautions:

• Consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
• Stop exercising if you feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain. Consult your doctor.
• Seek instruction before using the equipment.
• Read and understand the user manual and all warning labels on the equipment before use.
• Keep children (under 13) away from the equipment. Teenagers (13 and older) should use equipment under supervision.
• Do not neglect the use of a spotter.
• Ensure your body and clothing do not come into contact with moving parts.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not modify the equipment.
• Inspect the equipment before use. Do not use if damaged or malfunctioning.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment yourself if it breaks or jams.
• Report any malfunctions, damage, or repairs to the manufacturer.
• Replace any warning labels that are damaged, worn, or illegible.

Gym Staff Safety Precautions:

• Ensure equipment is installed and operated on a firm, level surface.
• Provide adequate instruction to all users on equipment operation.
• Ensure sufficient space for safe access and operation.
• Perform regular inspections, paying attention to wear-prone components.
• Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. If immediate replacement is not possible, take the equipment out of service until repaired.

Note: Cybex is not responsible for the actual mounting of the equipment. Consult a professional contractor.

Note: Use fasteners with a minimum tensile strength of 500 lbs (3/8-inch Grade 2 bolts or stronger).

Warning and Caution Labels

Warning labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Bent Leg Abdominal Board 16170

• A. Warning Label (Part No. 5220-364-8)
• B. Caution Decal (Part No. 8500-025-8)

CAUTION! Improper adjustment can lead to injury. To avoid injury, always insert the locking pin fully before use.

Regular Maintenance Procedures

Regular preventive maintenance is essential for keeping the equipment in proper working order. Keeping a log of all maintenance activities will help ensure timely preventive maintenance.

CAUTION: Equipment with worn or damaged components must be taken out of service until repaired. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Daily Procedures:

1. Clean upholstery.

Weekly Procedures:

1. Check tightness of all nuts and bolts. Tighten as needed.
2. Inspect grips and warning labels for wear. Replace any worn parts immediately.

Exercise

Intended Use

This equipment is intended for general physical conditioning and exercise. It is designed for commercial use.

Before You Begin:

• Get a complete medical examination to ensure no medical contraindications exist before starting a training program.
• Always warm up your muscles before exercising. A 5-10 minute warm-up on a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike is recommended, followed by stretching exercises (slowly, without jerky movements). Then, proceed with a light warm-up set (50% of normal load).
• Start your program cautiously with light weights. In the first weeks, choose weights that allow you to exercise without strain.
• Always perform movements with maximum range of motion.
• If you have injuries, consult a professional trainer.

Terminology:

• Repetition (Rep): One complete movement within an exercise, returning to the starting position.
• Set: A series of repetitions (typically 6 to 15).

Workout Process:

The number of repetitions per set depends on your goals. For muscle mass and strength, perform fewer repetitions (6-8) with heavier weights. For endurance, perform more repetitions (12-15) with lighter weights. Never "cheat" by shortening the range of motion, using momentum, or changing body position. While these techniques may allow you to lift heavier weights, they are dangerous and less effective.

Rest for 45-90 seconds between sets of the same exercise. When performing circuit training, move quickly to the next exercise with minimal rest to maintain heart rate and breathing. Perform up to three sets per exercise. When you can comfortably complete the desired number of reps and sets, increase the working weight by one plate or half a plate.

Workout Planning:

Circuit training is optimal for beginners. Perform one set of each exercise, moving to the next with minimal rest to maintain heart rate and breathing, until a balanced cycle of 8-10 exercises covering all muscle groups is completed. Then, repeat the cycle. After a few weeks, you can move to performing multiple sets (3) per exercise.

Both methods involve working the entire body every other day, up to three times a week. Note: Full rest days, proper nutrition, and hydration are essential for optimal muscle growth or toning. Alternatively, you can work half the body one day (e.g., upper body) and the other half the next day (e.g., lower body).

Finish your workout with a cool-down, similar to the warm-up.

Customer Support

Contact Information:

Customer Support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time (GMT -05:00).

• US Customers: 888-462-9239
• International Customers: 508-533-4300
• Fax: 508-533-5183

Visit our website: www.cybexintl.com or email: techhelp@cybexintl.com.

Ordering Parts:

Fax for orders: 508-533-5183.

To speak with a Customer Support representative, call 888-462-9239 (US) or 508-533-4300 (International). You can also contact us via email: techhelp@cybexintl.com.

For the most efficient phone service, please have the following information ready:

• Product Serial Number
• Product Name
• Description of Part
• Part Number (refer to Chapter 6 for descriptions and part numbers)
• Shipping Address
• Name

Your account number is also recommended.

Return Material Authorization (RMA) System

The Return Material Authorization (RMA) system provides a procedure for returning materials for placement, repair, or credit. This system ensures proper service and diagnosis of returned materials. Please follow the procedure outlined below carefully.

For warranty issues, contact your authorized Cybex dealer. Your local dealer will request an RMA from Cybex if necessary. Cybex will not accept defective parts or equipment without a properly marked label according to the RMA and ARS (Automated Return Service) systems.

1. To return a defective part, call the Customer Support hotline at the number provided above.
2. Describe the problem or defect in detail to the specialist.
3. Provide the model and serial number of your Cybex equipment.
4. At Cybex's discretion, our specialist may ask you to return the problem parts for diagnosis, repair, or replacement. Our specialist will assign an RMA number to your order and send you an ARS label. The ARS label and RMA number must be affixed to the outside of the package containing the returned items. Include a description of the problem, the equipment serial number, and the owner's name and address with the returned parts.
5. Ship the parts via UPS to:
   Attn: Customer Service Department
   Cybex International, Inc.
   1975 24th Ave SW
   Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

NOTE: Cybex receiving will refuse items returned without an RMA number displayed on the outside of the package, as well as COD shipments.

Damaged Parts:

Credit will not be issued for returned materials damaged in transit. The carrier (UPS, Federal Express, trucking company, etc.) is responsible for transit damage.

• Visible Damage: Carefully inspect all contents upon receipt. Any damage that can be determined by visual inspection must be noted on the bill of lading, signed by the carrier's agent. Failure to do so will result in the carrier refusing to honor your claim. Forms required to file such a claim will be provided by the carrier.
• Concealed Damage: Damage that cannot be determined by visual inspection upon receipt, but is discovered later, must be reported to the carrier as soon as possible. Upon discovery of damage, contact the carrier (in writing or by phone) to request an inspection of the materials no later than ten days after delivery. Retain all shipping cartons and packing materials, as they will be needed for the inspection. The carrier will provide you with an inspection report and forms required to file a claim for concealed damage. The carrier is responsible for concealed damage.

Assembly

Required Tools:

• Rubber Mallet
• Flat Head Screwdriver

All Cybex Strength Systems equipment comes with plastic caps on the legs, designed to protect the bottom of the equipment during shipping. These caps must be removed from the legs before operating the equipment to ensure stability.

CAUTION: If the shipping caps are not removed from the legs before operating the equipment, the equipment will be unstable, posing a risk of injury to users or damage to the equipment.

NOTE: Failure to remove the shipping caps from the legs before operating the equipment may void the manufacturer's warranty on the frame.

REMOVING CAPS FROM LEGS:

NOTE: Exercise extreme caution to avoid damaging the frame (e.g., chipping paint) when removing the caps.

NOTE: To remove a cap from a leg, you will need to slightly lift the corresponding leg. Do not install the weight stack (if applicable) until the caps have been removed from all legs.

1. Gently tap the cap on the leg with a rubber mallet.
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, carefully pry the cap loose.
3. Carefully place the rubber pads (included with the equipment) under each leg of the main frame.
4. Carefully install the overlays (Part No. 16030-309) if necessary. Refer to the exploded view drawing.

Assembled Weight and Dimensions:

Bent Leg Abdominal Board 16170

• 130 lbs (59 kg)
• 27.60" W x 57.24" D x 40.98" H (70.10 cm W x 145.38 cm D x 104.98 cm H)

Maintenance

All preventive maintenance procedures should be performed regularly. Performing routine preventive maintenance contributes to the reliable and safe operation of all Cybex Strength Systems equipment.

NOTE: Cybex is not responsible for the regularity of your equipment inspections and maintenance. Instruct all personnel on equipment inspection and maintenance, and on reporting injuries and equipment failures. Cybex telephone support representatives are available to answer any questions you may have.

Daily Procedures:

1. Upholstery: Wipe down all upholstered surfaces.
2. Frames: Wipe down all frames with a mild solution of warm water and car wash liquid soap. Dry surfaces thoroughly. AVOID acid or chlorine-based cleaners, or those containing abrasives, as they can scratch or damage the equipment.
3. Chrome Surfaces: Clean chrome tubing first with a chrome polish, then with a carnauba wax polish. Neutral cleaners with a pH between 5.5 and 8.5 are recommended. Dry surfaces thoroughly. AVOID acid or chlorine-based cleaners, or those containing abrasives, as they can scratch or damage the equipment.

Weekly Procedures:

1. Check tightness of all nuts and bolts. Tighten as needed.
2. Inspect all labels for legibility. This includes instructional plates, as well as warning and caution labels. Replace any illegible labels immediately.

Service

Please refer to the following pages for parts lists and exploded-view diagrams.

CAUTION

Use only Cybex replacement parts when servicing. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

NOTE: All inspections and repairs must be performed by trained service personnel only.

Cybex will void the warranty if non-Cybex replacement parts are used.

BENT LEG ABDOMINAL BOARD

PRODUCT NO. 16170

Parts List:

Exploded View Diagram:

(Diagram showing assembly of the Bent Leg Abdominal Board with numbered parts and corresponding descriptions)

Parts List (Detailed):

(Diagrams illustrating decal placement are referenced but not included as images.)