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Care and Information
Loading and unloading
The SMARTBAR should always be loaded and unloaded in the horizontal position. Do not place the SMARTBAR bar on its end vertically to load or unload weight plates.
To load
Rest the SMARTBAR horizontally on the floor. Slide the SMARTBAR weight plates into the gator head, ensuring that the weight plates lock securely into place. Load weight plates one by one up to a maximum of three weight plates (of any weight) on each side. Load weights from largest to smallest so that the heaviest weight sits on the inside of the gator (i.e. closest to where it attaches to the bar).
To unload
To release a weight plate, lay the SMARTBAR bar horizontally on the floor. Pull the red handle towards the centre of the bar, then slide the weight plate off the bar. Where possible, we recommend pulling back on both sides of the red handle to help release the weight plates. Remove weights one by one.
Handling
Do not drop, throw, or drag the SMARTBAR or weight plates. Dragging the SMARTBAR across the floor can result in damage to the rubber ends of the SMARTBAR.
Though the SMARTBAR has been designed and tested to withstand typical use within a gym, we recommend it is treated with care to avoid damage. Excessive drops and rough handling can result in cosmetic damage, and could lead to internal damage to the weight plate locking mechanisms.
When using or handling your SMARTBAR equipment, do not bring it into contact with sharp or abrasive objects/ materials. We recommend jewellery/rings are removed as they can scratch the bar. Rings can also be damaged by the knurling on the bar.
Floor Surfaces
Do not drop, throw, or drag the SMARTBAR or weight plates. Dragging the SMARTBAR across the floor can result in damage to the rubber ends of the SMARTBAR.
Though the SMARTBAR has been designed and tested to withstand typical use within a gym, we recommend it is treated with care to avoid damage. Excessive drops and rough handling can result in cosmetic damage, and could lead to internal damage to the weight plate locking mechanisms.
When using or handling your SMARTBAR equipment, do not bring it into contact with sharp or abrasive objects/ materials. We recommend jewellery/rings are removed as they can scratch the bar. Rings can also be damaged by the knurling on the bar.
Weight limit
The maximum weight SMARTBAR is designed to hold is 45kg / 100lb. Three (3) weight plates can clip in at once on each end, with the largest plates on the inside closest to the gator handle and smallest plates on the outside, ie maximum loading on each end is 22.5kg / 50lb with multiple weight plate variations possible. High intensity, accelerated moves are considered extreme (eg GRIT STRENGTH accelerated clean & press). Loading above 45kg / 100lb could result in a bent bar. Use under these conditions will fall outside our manufacturer warranty.
Storage
Store the SMARTBAR & weight plates indoors, keeping the equipment away from moisture or direct heat. Do not store in extreme temperatures (<-5 degrees Celsius; >50 degrees Celsius).
For storage in a club/facility, we recommend using the SMARTBAR Storage Rack, or hanging vertically on a wall rack. At home, we recommend storing the SMARTBAR horizontally on a solid, level surface, or on a Wall Rack or Vertical Rack.Always ensure weight plates are removed from the bar for storage.
Do not leave the SMARTBAR bar (with or without weight plates attached) hanging over a SMARTSTEPTM, or any other object where the weights or the end of the SMARTBAR are unsupported or hanging off the ground.
Cleaning
We recommend regularly cleaning the SMARTBAR using water and a mild soap or detergent. Apply the diluted soap/ detergent solution to a soft (lint free) cloth and then apply to the barbell. When cleaning the gator heads, please ensure that the cleaning solution does not seep in between parts or into mechanisms. Please do not spray any cleaning solution directly onto the SMARTBAR. An excess of liquid in the gator heads can result in long term exposure to concentrated cleaning solution which can have an effect on the performance and safety of the SMARTBAR.
Using chemical cleaning products is not currently recommended – the variance of ingredients between different cleaners (and how each reacts to the materials and components in the equipment) means that there is not yet a simple answer to which chemical cleaner is safe to use – but we are working on finding an acceptable option.
Please remember our warranty covers cleaning as has been described above – SMARTBARs that are damaged due to other cleaning methods are not covered under our warranty.
Warranty
We stand behind our materials and manufacturing and provide a 2-year warranty (from the date of purchase) on the VERTICAL RACK for manufacturing faults caused by materials or labor.
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