Balanced Body Allegro Reformer Manual - page 8
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Spring rotation (quarterly). You can prolong Reformer spring life
by rotating springs of the same weight each quarter. Unhook and
move to another position on the springbar. Rotating springs helps
them wear more evenly.
Risers on the outside. Wood risers must be installed on the
outside of the frame. Risers can loosen over time, so always
make sure they are tight.
Springs hooked downward under carriage. Make sure springs
are hooked in a downward
position. See Figure 3.
Secure the carriage. When your
Reformer is not in use, be sure
that at least two springs secure
the carriage to the springbar.
Default settings. Many users have a “default setting” for
Reformers. At the end of a session, the user connects a
prescribed number of springs in neutral tension, sets the footbar
at a pre-determined height, and sets the ropes at a specifi ed
length. This ensures that the equipment is ready for the next use,
and that the carriage is secured by the springs.
Footstrap under tension in box work. When using the box and
footstrap, be sure the footstrap
is under tension (with snaps
pulling from the top of the
eyebolt) before beginning the
exercise. See Figure 4.
REFORMER WHEEL AND TRACK MAINTENANCE
Clean the tracks and wheels (weekly). For smooth carriage travel
and to maintain the longevity of the wheels, we recommend that
you wipe down the tracks once a week.
Disconnect the springs and clean the entire length of the tracks
with a soft cloth and a mild commercial cleaner such as Simple
Green®, Fantastik® or 409®. Do not use abrasive cleansers or
pads, as they can damage the anodizing on the rails. To clean
the wheels, hold the cloth against the wheels while you move the
carriage. If you feel a bump in the ride, dirt has adhered to the
surface of the rails or wheels. Clean hair and debris out of the
rails. Hair can wrap around the wheel axles and eventually build
up and cause wheel failure. Use tweezers to remove hair from
the wheels.
Lubrication. Never spray silicone near or inside the wheels – this
can wash the lubricant out of the bearings and ruin the bearings.
You can purchase dry silicone at most hardware and auto parts
stores. Pulleys sometimes require lubrication to stop a squeak.
Direct a very quick spray of dry silicone or Tefl on spray into the
pulley. “Dry” silicone does not have an oil base. Oil-based (“wet”)
silicone and WD40 should not be used as they attract dirt. Be
careful not to over spray. You may want to remove ropes to avoid
getting silicone on them.
Footbar supports (quarterly). For all Balanced Body footbars with
footbar support brackets, verify that the pivot screw attaching the
footbar support bracket to footbar is tight, but not so tight that it
prevents the support from rotating freely. For Legacy Reformers,
tighten the pivot bolt to secure footbar support.
Headrest (monthly). Make sure the hinge screws and bolts on
your headrest are tight.
Under the Reformer (monthly). Move Reformers and make sure
you clean the fl oor space underneath.
Standing Platform Footbar Bumpers (wood Reformers only). If
your standing platform footbar bumpers (the small plastic pieces
that protect the standing platform from the footbar) are broken
or damaged, please call Balanced Body to replace.
TRAPEZE TABLE (CADILLAC)
Cotter pins removed. These pins are located in the vertical tubes
that align the canopy to the
frame and should be removed
as soon as installation is
complete. Unremoved cotter
pins can tear clothing and
lacerate the skin. Use pliers to
remove the pins.
Save the pins in case you need
to disassemble and reassemble
the table for transportation
purposes. See Figure 5.
Push-Through Bar (PTB) control. Make sure you have enough
room around the trap table to safely use the PTB without fear of
hitting other people. The PTB can be dangerous if not properly
used. Only trained, experienced users should use the PTB. A
spotter should always maintain control of the bar with one hand.
If the user should lose control of the bar, the spotter can maintain
control of it.
T-pins. Balanced Body PTBs move vertically to accommodate
different users and exercises. The T-pins within the bar allow for
this vertical movement. Make sure these T-pins are clean and
that they are easy to remove. If the T-pin is binding, make sure
the frame tubes are properly aligned with the PTB holes. If you
notice wear on the T-pins, please call Balanced Body to replace.
If the T-pin is squeaking, remove the T-pin by depressing the
button on the head of the T-pin and place a drop of 3-in-1 oil
on the section of the pin that passes through the tube and PTB.
Then re-insert the T-pin. Make sure the bushings on the PTB
(where the T-pins are inserted in to the PTB) are clean.
Figure 3: Springs hooked downward
Figure 4: Foot strap under tension
Figure 5: Cotter pin before and after removal
from Trap Table.
Installed