Tunturi Platinum V-Series Horizontal Bench Press

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:

Important Safety Notice

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.

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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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.

NOTE: 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 B

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

NOTE: Pay attention when unpacking; 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

The 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.

Description Illustration D

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

WARNING: Assemble the equipment in the given order.

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

CAUTION: Place the equipment on a firm, level surface.

CAUTION: Place the equipment on a protective base to prevent damage to the floor surface.

Refer to the illustrations for the correct assembly of the equipment.

Free Area (Fig. D-0)

Adequate space is a prerequisite for use. The free area should be no less than 100 cm greater than the *training area in the directions from which the equipment is accessed. The free area must also include the area for emergency dismount. Where equipment is positioned adjacent to each other, the value of the free area may be shared.

*Training area is the maximum length/width/height of the trainer, including moving parts, measured to its maximum length/width/height during use.

Diagram Descriptions

Hardware Components

• Part A: Bolt, M10*70
• Part B: Washer, Ø10
• Part C: Nut, M10
• Part D: Bolt, M10*25

Product Dimensions

The Tunturi Platinum V-Series Horizontal Bench Press has the following approximate dimensions: Width: 1770 mm, Depth: 1850 mm, Height: 2000 mm.

Assembly Illustrations

Diagrams show the assembly process using parts A, B, C, and D to connect the main frame, uprights, and bench components of the Horizontal Bench Press.

Usage and Exercise Guidelines

Important Checks

IMPORTANT: Because your trainer will/can set in the first using hours, we recommend you do a quick check on the hardware you have fitted during your assembly. We suggest tightening all bolts and nuts once again after the first few workout sessions (approximate 10 hours). Just to assure the bolts and nuts are still tightened well for your trainer's best performance.

NOTE: We recommend checking the hardware regularly, at least once every 3 months.

Weight Plate Storage Bars

• When using the weight-plates storage bars for weight plates, do make sure to use sufficient locking supports to secure your weight plates at all times.
• When storing weight-plates on the storage bars, do make sure you divide the weigh-plates evenly over the left and right side.
• Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of the weight plate storage bar.

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. 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, develop an exercise program that allows you to work all major muscle groups equally. To increase muscle strength: increase resistance and maintain repetitions. To tone your body: decrease resistance and increase repetitions.

Training Intensity

Training intensity depends on your fitness level. Soreness can be lessened by decreasing load and performing fewer sets. To avoid injury, gradually work into the program and adjust load to your fitness level. Load should increase as fitness level increases. Muscle soreness is common initially; prolonged soreness may indicate a need to change the program. Your muscle system will eventually become accustomed to the stress.

Beginning a Strength Building Program

• Warming Up: 5-10 minutes of stretching and light exercise to prepare the body, increase circulation, raise body temperature, and develop more oxygen to muscles.
• Workout: Be mindful that prolonged muscle soreness is not desirable and may mean injury has occurred.
• Cool Down: At the end of each workout, perform slow stretching exercises for 5-10 minutes to allow muscles to wind down.
• Aerobic Exercise: It is recommended that 2-3 days of aerobic exercise be performed in addition to strength training.

Drinking Water

Stay hydrated. Increase fluid intake during exercise as water is lost through sweating. Replace lost water for proper muscle recovery.

Rest Day

Take at least one rest day per week for body healing. Continuous training can lead to overtraining.

Cleaning and Maintenance

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

Defects and Malfunctions

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

Further contact information or user manuals in other languages can be found on our website.

Warranty

Tunturi Purchaser's Warranty

The consumer is entitled to applicable legal rights concerning consumer goods. This warranty does not restrict these rights. The Purchaser's Warranty is valid only if the item is used in an environment approved by Tunturi New Fitness BV and maintained as instructed. The user manual contains specific approved environments and maintenance instructions and can be downloaded from 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 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 and is valid for domestic use only. Tunturi New Fitness's obligation is limited to replacing damaged or faulty parts at their option.

All returns must be pre-authorized by Tunturi New Fitness. This warranty does not cover damage caused by transport, abuse, misuse, improper use, self-repairs, or products used for commercial or rental purposes. No other warranty is authorized.

Tunturi New Fitness is not responsible for indirect, special, or consequential damages. The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of all other warranties.

Environmental Information

Packaging Disposal

Dispose of all packaging waste responsibly at public recycling centers.

End of Life Disposal

Dispose of the fitness trainer responsibly at a recognized public collection facility according to European WEEE legislation.

Distributor Information

Importer and distributor for the Czech and Slovak Republics: Trinteco spol. s r.o. Na Strži 2102/61a, 140 00 Prague 4 – Krč. IČ: 052 54 175 DIČ: CZ05254175. Email: info@trinteco.cz. Phone: +420 725 552 257.

Company Information

Tunturi New Fitness B.V. Purmerweg 1, 1311 XE Almere, The Netherlands. P.O. Box 60001, 1320 AA Almere, The Netherlands. Email: info@tunturi.com. Website: www.tunturi.com.

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