Tunturi AB20 Abdominal Bench

Welcome

Welcome to the world of Tunturi! Thank you for purchasing this piece of Tunturi equipment. Tunturi offers a wide range of home fitness equipment, including crosstrainers, treadmills, exercise bikes, rowers, strength benches and multi stations. The Tunturi equipment is suitable for the entire family, no matter what fitness level. For more information, please visit our website www.tunturi.com.

Important Safety Instructions

This manual is an essential part of your training equipment; please read all instructions in this manual before you start using this equipment. The following precautions must always be followed:

Warning: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Tunturi New fitness bv. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble or operate your equipment. In particular, note the following safety precautions:

• Keep children and pets away from the equipment at all times. Do not leave children unattended in the same room with the equipment.
• Only one person at a time should use the equipment.
• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
• Position the equipment on a clear, levelled surface. Do not use the equipment near water or outdoors.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. Do not wear robes or other clothing that could become caught in the equipment. Running or aerobic shoes are also required when using the equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not place any sharp object around the equipment.
• Disabled persons should not use the equipment.
• Before using the equipment to exercise, always do stretching exercises to properly warm up.
• Never operate the equipment if the equipment is not functioning properly.
• A spotter is recommended during exercise.
• This equipment is designed and intended for home and consumer use only, not for commercial use.

Important Assembly Information

Before you start

We recommend using two adjustable wrenches to assemble your product. If you have metric sized wrenches in the correct size, this is fine too.

? Suitable (adjustable) wrenches are "NOT" provided with the product, neither included in the assembly kit.

? It is strongly recommended that this equipment is assembled by two or more people to avoid possible injury.

Description illustration A

This illustration shows what the trainer will look like after the assembly is completed. You can use this as a reference during your assembly, but do follow the assembly steps always in the correct sequence as showed in the illustrations.

? Do not over tighten any component with pivoting function.

? Make sure all pivoting components are able to move freely.

Do not tighten all Nuts and Bolts in this step.

Description illustration B

This illustration shows what components and parts you should find when un-boxing your product.

? Small parts can be hidden/packed in hollow spaces used as the product protective materials.

? If a part is missing, contact your dealer.

Description illustration C

This illustration shows the hardware kit that comes with your product. The hardware kit contains bolts, washers, screws, nuts etc. and the required tools to properly fit your trainer.

? All loose hardware parts required for the proper assembly of your product are packed onto a step-by-step organised blister package.

? Please use the hardware (bolts, nuts, washers etc.) assigned to the assembly step as mentioned on the blister package for the commencing assembly step.

? Try to avoid unpacking hardware assigned for other steps prior than needed to avoid confusing during your assembly.

Description illustration D

The illustrations show you in the correct following order how to assemble your trainer best.

WARNING: Assemble the equipment in the given order.

CAUTION: Carry and move the equipment with at least two persons.

• Place the equipment on a firm, level surface.
• Place the equipment on a protective base to prevent damage to the floor surface.
• Allow at least 100 cm of clearance around the equipment.
• Refer to the illustrations for the correct assembly of the equipment.

Additional assembly information

Fasten Nuts and Bolts

To prevent mounted frame parts from not being correctly aligned, it is advisable to complete the first subsequent steps before fully tightening nuts and bolts. This provides space to reposition previously mounted parts, allowing the overall assembly to proceed more smoothly. Therefore, it is advisable to follow up on the below instructions.

Securely tighten all Nuts and Bolts after all components have been assembled in current and previous steps.

[Wrench icon] Do not over tighten any component with pivoting function.

Make sure all pivoting components are able to move freely.

Do not tighten all Nuts and Bolts in this step.

Additional environmental information

Packaging disposal

Government guidelines ask that we reduce the amount of waste material disposed of in landfill sites. We therefore ask that you dispose of all packaging waste responsibly at public recycling centres.

End of life disposal

We at Tunturi hope you enjoy many years of enjoyable use from your fitness trainer. However, a time will come when your fitness trainer will come to the end of its useful life. Under European WEEE Legislation, you are responsible for the appropriate disposal of your fitness trainer to a recognised public collection facility.

Use

Unfolding and folding

(Fig. Use-1) Pull out the lock pin from the joint and fold the equipment, then securing by the lock pin.

Adjusting the vertical seat position

(Fig. Use-3) Loosen fixation knob fully by turning until detached. Support the bench, and pull out the cross bar. Move the bench to required height position. Fit the crossbar into the adjustment slots. Fix the connection with the release knob firmly.

Exercise Guidelines

Building Muscle and Gaining Weight

Unlike aerobic exercise, which emphasizes endurance training, anaerobic exercise focuses on strength training. A gradual weight gain can occur while building the size and strength of muscles. While developing muscle mass, your body adapts to the stress placed upon it. You can modify your diet to include foods such as meat, fish and vegetables. These foods help muscles recover and replenish important nutrients after a strenuous workout.

Muscle Strength and Endurance

To achieve the greatest benefit from exercise, it is important to develop an exercise program that allows you to work all of the major muscle groups equally.

To increase muscle strength; follow this principle: Increasing resistance and maintaining the number of repetitions of an exercise results in increased muscle strength.

To tone your body, follow the principle: Decreasing resistance plus increasing the number of repetitions of an exercise results in increased body tone.

Training Intensity

How hard you begin to train depends on your overall level of fitness. The soreness you experienced can be lessened by decreasing the load you place on your muscles and by performing fewer sets.

To avoid injury, you should gradually work into an exercise program and set the load to your individual fitness level. The load should increase as your fitness level increases.

Muscle soreness is common, especially when you first start exercising. If you are painfully sore for a long time, it may be time to change your program. Eventually, your muscle system will become accustomed to the stress and strain placed on it.

Beginning a Strength Building Program

Warming Up

To begin strength training, it is important to stretch and perform light exercise for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps prepare the body for more strenuous exercise by increasing circulation, raising your body temperature and developing more oxygen to your muscles.

Workout

Each workout, keep in mind that muscle soreness that lasts for a long period is not desirable and may mean that injury has occurred.

Cool Down

At the end of each workout, perform slow stretching exercises for 5 to 10 minutes. Ease into each stretch only going as far as you can. This stage allows your muscles to wind down after training.

To provide a total workout program, it is also recommended that 2 to 3 days of aerobic exercise is performed in addition to the strength training.

Drinking Water

For the body to function properly, it must be properly hydrated. If you are exercising, you should increase your fluid intake. The reason for this is that the water you take in will leave your system through the sweating mechanism that cools your body during exercise. The water you lose through exercise must be replaced so that the muscles can recover properly.

Rest Day

Although you may not feel like doing it, taking a rest day at least once a week is important because it gives your body a chance to heal itself. Continuously working your muscles will result in overtraining, which will not benefit in the long run.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Lubricate moving parts with WD-40 or light oil periodically.
• Inspect and tighten all parts before using the equipment.
• The equipment can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.
• Examine the equipment regularly for signs of damages or wear.
• Replace any defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.
• Failure to examine regularly may affect the safety level of the equipment.

Defects and Malfunctions

Despite continuous quality control, defects and malfunctions caused by individual parts can occur in the equipment. In most cases, it will be sufficient to replace the defective part.

• If the equipment does not function properly, immediately contact the dealer.
• Provide the model number and the serial number of the equipment to the dealer. State the nature of the problem, conditions of use, and purchase date.

Warranty

Tunturi Purchaser's Warranty

Warranty terms

The consumer is entitled to the applicable legal rights stated in the national legislation concerning the commerce of consumer goods. This warranty does not restrict these rights. The Purchaser's Warranty is only valid if the item is used in an environment approved by Tunturi New Fitness BV, and is maintained as instructed for that particular equipment. The product-specific approved environment and maintenance instructions are stated in the "user manual" of the product. The "user manual" can be downloaded from our website: http://manuals.tunturi.com

Limited warranty

Tunturi New Fitness warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of two years on the frame and one year on all other parts and components from the date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. Tunturi New Fitness's obligation under this Warranty is limited to replacing damaged or faulty parts at Tunturi New Fitness's option.

All returns must be pre-authorised by Tunturi New Fitness. This warranty does not extend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, purchasers' own repairs or for products used for commercial or rental purposes. No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is authorised by Tunturi New Fitness.

Tunturi New Fitness is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyments or use, costs of removal, installation or other consequential damages or whatsoever natures.

The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

Weight Capacity and Dimension

(Fig. W-1)

• Maximum load weight: 275 kg.
• Assembled Dimension: 130 x 33 x 50 cm.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the abdominal bench with its assembled dimensions. The length is indicated as 130 cm, the width as 33 cm, and the height as 50 cm.

Disclaimer

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• The product and the manual are subject to change.
• Specifications can be changed without further notice.
• Check our website for the latest user manual version.