Bowflex BD1090 manual Troubleshooting guide, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting guide

Problem

Solution

Dumbbell handle does not fully insert into

1.

Make certain that both adjustment knobs are set directly to the

base when no plates are selected (handle

 

number 10.

has no plates attached).

2.

Make certain that all of the weight plates have the “selection

 

 

tongue” facing away from the dumbbell grip, as the product

 

 

was designed. If one or more of these are backwards (selection

 

 

tongue facing inward toward grip), the handle can get blocked,

 

 

and the plates may wedge into the handle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dumbbell handle does not fully insert into

1.

Check to see if you have selected different weights on each side

base when plates are selected (handle has

 

of the dumbbell (for example one adjustment knob is set to 10

plates attached).

 

and the other is set to 15). If this is the case, you must replace

 

 

the dumbbell in the base with the same orientation in which was

 

 

withdrawn. This is to allow the plates to settle back into the

 

 

correct and vacant openings in the base.

 

2.

Verify that the plates not selected (those plates remaining in

 

 

the dumbbell base) are in their correct spots and have not been

 

 

moved to a different support slot. This may be blocking the

 

 

dumbbell from fitting back into the base.

 

3.

See solution #2 from problem above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment knob will not turn while handle

1.

Check to assure that the dumbbell handle is fully depressed into

is in base.

 

the dumbbell base. If not fully depressed, the locking mecha-

 

 

nism will not be released and may be keeping the adjustment

 

 

knobs from rotating.

 

2.

Check to see if any weight plates have been forced into the base

 

 

assembly backwards with the “support tongue” facing the grip of

 

 

the dumbbell handle. All weight plates must have the selection

 

 

tongue facing away from the grip of the dumbbell handle.

 

3.

Check to see if there is any dirt, debris or other obstruction in

 

 

the dumbbell base. You may need to remove the weight plates

 

 

from the base to accomplish this check. Remember to put each

 

 

weight plate back in its appropriate location.

 

4.

Depress the locking tab in the handle and test rotation. If the

 

 

silver locking tab in the base is loose, replace the base.

 

 

 

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Contents Model BD1090 Preface Table of ContentsImportant Safety Precautions Product Specifications Getting to know your Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells Purpose Understanding and testing the locking mechanism functionFunction Example of offset weight selection workout Offset weight selection17.5 Offset Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell maintenancePage Problem Solution Troubleshooting guideSelectTech 6 Week Challenge Page Page Page Select Tech Menu Plan For Males Calf Raises Leg ExercisesWide Squats Stiff-leg Dead Lift Stationary LungesReverse Lunge Incline Chest Press Chest ExercisesFlat Chest Press Incline Chest Fly Flat Chest FlyDecline Chest Press Concentration Curls Arm ExercisesStanding Curls Scott Curls Standing Concentration Curls Incline Bench CurlsTriceps Kickback Overhead Triceps ExtensionHammer Curls Lying Triceps ExtensionWide Rows Back ExercisesSingle Arm Row Alternating Rows Dead Lifts Reverse Crunch Abdominal ExercisesAb Crunch Twisting Side Crunch Lying Trunk RotationLying Leg Raise Lateral Raise Shoulder ExercisesStanding Shoulder Press Front Raise Seated Overhead PressShrugs Rear Delt RowPage Muscle Chart Warranty Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells Warranty Registration Card Please fold over and tape before mailing What is CoveredImportant contact numbers

BD1090 specifications

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