Balanced Body Allegro Reformer Manual - page 12

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INSTALL THE SHOULDER RESTS

1.  Note the two protruding studs on the bottom of the shoulder 

rests. Lower the shoulder rest studs into the keyholes and 

slide away from the carriage pad. See Figure A. 

Note: The shoulder rests can be installed in two positions. One 

position is wider, and more comfortable for broad shoulders. 

Swap the left and right shoulder rests to change between 

standard and wide configurations.

2.  Now screw the locking shoulder posts onto the exposed bolt 

on each shoulder rest. See Figure B.  

Using the Locking Shoulder Posts: 

Turn the posts clockwise to tighten them and lock the 

shoulder rests into position. Over tightening the posts will 

make them difficult to remove, they should be snug but not 

too tight. To remove the shoulder rests, turn the post counter 

clockwise 1-2 turns and gently slide the shoulder rests toward 

the carriage.

Figure C shows the storage position for the shoulder rests. 

Note the key hole slots at the head end of the Allegro frame.  

INSTALL THE BLACK 

PLUNGER KNOBS

3.  Look through the large 

threaded hole in the trunnion 

and line it up with one of the 

holes in the frame.Screw the 

plunger knob into the large 

hole until it is completely 

threaded in.See Figure D. 

4.  Repeat on other side. Tighten 

both plunger knobs securely with the included open end 

wrench. 

To move the trunnions, pull the ball of the plunger knobs away 

from the frame and turn 90° to lock out.  To re-engage the 

plunger turn the knob until it snaps into one of the holes in 

the side of frame. 

Note: Make sure both trunnion 

plates are locked in the same 

horizontal position before 

moving on.

INSTALL THE FOOTBAR

5.  Pick up the footbar so the 

seam of the footbar cover is 

away from the carriage pad. 

6.  While squeezing the footbar 

plunger levers, guide the 

footbar over the outsides of 

the trunnion plates. Align 

each footbar pin with the top 

hole in the trunnion plate. 

While continuing to support the footbar, release the footbar 

plunger levers to engage the trunnion plate. Be sure the pins 

on both sides are engaged. See Figure E. 

Figure  C

Figure A

Figure B

Figure D

Plunger 

Knob

Trunnion 

Plate

Figure E

Plunger 

Lever

Trunion Plate 

Top Hole

Washer

Shoulder Bolt