Balanced Body Allegro Reformer Manual - page 9

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Push-Through Bar (PTB) 

T-pin setting. For bottom-

sprung exercises, if your client’s 

head is below the PTB, use the 

T-pin setting in addition to the 

safety strap or chain. Spotting 

your client is highly 

recommended. This is important 

for safety.

Correct safety strap attachment. 

For bottom-sprung exercises, 

the safety strap or chain should 

always secure the bar. 

The safety strap or chain should wrap around the PTB and the 

canopy frame, not the eyebolts. The strap or chain is only as 

strong as the weakest link, and the frame and bar are a great 

deal stronger than eyebolts. Figure 6.

Seting the PTB for bottom-sprung exercises. For bottom-sprung 

exercises, the safety strap should be attached so that the angle 

of the push-through bar is at no lower than the 4 o’clock position. 

This limits the range of the bar and prevents it from potentially 

coming into contact with the user.

CHAIRS

Dismount with control. When dismounting the chair, release the 

pedals slowly, with control. Don’t let the pedal snap back.

Spot users. When a user is standing, sitting or lying on top of 

the chair, there is increased risk of falling. Standing exercises, 

in particular, can be unstable. Spotting users will make these 

exercises safer.

Hourglass spring mounts. If your chair has hourglass spring 

mounts and the mounts do not successfully retain the springs, 

replace the fi ber washers (they are reddish-brown in color). 

Figure 7. If your chair is a Balanced Body 

Split-step Pedal Chair (Combo Chair), 

please consider upgrading to the Cactus 

Springtree). 

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 

Cleaning. You can extend the life of upholstery by keeping it 

clean and free of dirt, oil and perspiration. After each use, wipe 

down the upholstery with a solution of mild soap and water. Then 

wipe it down with clean water and dry with a soft towel.

Disinfecting. Equipment upholstery is coated with BeautyGard®, 

which offers antibacterial protection. If you want additional 

disinfection, Balanced Body offers Balanced Body Clean

TM

disinfecting solution.  Use of any other solution (especially those 

containing essential oils) will shorten the life of some equipment 

and is not recommended.

HOW TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN

NUTS AND BOLTS.

Use your fi ngers to check nuts and bolts 

for tightness. If you can turn the nut or 

bolt with your fi ngers, it’s too loose and 

should be tightened. To tighten, fi rst 

tighten using your fi ngers. Rotate nuts 

and bolts clockwise to tighten. Then use 

a small wrench to tighten further. Insert 

a screwdriver through eyebolts to hold 

them steady while you tighten the nuts. 

Use your forefi nger and middle fi nger on 

the handle of the wrench to tighten, (as 

opposed to using your entire hand).

This technique will help prevent over tightening, which can 

damage metal parts. Figure 8.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG

We suggest that you keep a maintenance log for each piece of 

equipment. The log should include: 

1.  A description of the machine including the serial number, the 

date and place of purchase, and the manufacturer. All of this 

information should appear on the invoice.

2.  Date and description of all required maintenance and 

inspections performed. 

3.  Date and description of each repair, including name and 

contact information for person or company performing 

the repair.

Figure 6: Safety strap holding the 

push-through bar at 4 o’clock. The strap is 

secured to the PTB and canopy frame, not 

the eyebolts. 

Figure 7: Fiber washer

Figure 8: Use two fi ngers to 

tighten bolts