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Check the reformer is level
It is important to check your reformer is level to ensure it runs smoothly, particularly
where the floor is not perfectly flat. Once you have positioned your reformer in the
location where you intend to use it, place a spirit level on each
runner to check it is horizontal. If it is not you can screw in or out or more of the
black reformer feet until level. Once the reformer is level then tighten the bolt up
against the bottom of the leg to secure the reformer in this position. Please note: the
distance of an exposed thread (A), as shown in Fig. 25, should not be more than
10mm.
Unpack the standing platform
Fig.25
Fig 26a. Squeeze the levers to move spring bar
Fig 26b. Above Left is safe, above right is not engaged properly
General Usage Guide
1. Using the spring bar & carriage stopper
The spring bar can be moved forward or backward so the reformer can be adapted to suit people of different
heights. The spring bar is used in conjunction with the carriage stopper (see Fig. 26 below) so the correct distance is
maintained between the carriage and the stopper. The correct position to insert the carriage stopper is indicated by
the safety bar, which also ensures the spring bar cannot slip even if not properly engaged. When correctly adjusted
the springs will be just under tension. If the distance from the carriage stop to the spring bar is too great it will make it
hard to put on or, take off the springs and if left that way this will fatigue the springs and shorten it’s lifespan, this is an
indication the carriage stopper is not correctly positioned.
Moving the spring bar:
a)
Firstly remove all the springs - it is dangerous to adjust the spring bar whilst under load. The eyelets of the springs
simply slip on to the metal hooks on the spring bar for rapid and easy adjustment. When attached the springs should
be under light tension, if they are not the spring bar or carriage stop is in the wrong place and must be adjusted
before use. See point 7 on page 7 for working with springs.
b)
If moving the spring bar away from the fixed standing platform firstly; move the carriage stopper to the desired
new position then grip both levers on the spring bar and squeeze towards the spring bar (Fig. 26a). Next, slide the
spring bar until it meets the stopper and release the levers. After releasing ensure the levers have returned to the
correct position as shown in (Fig. 26b) so the spring bar locking pins are
fully engaged in the frame. Failure to do this can result in the spring bar
slipping, which can be dangerous.
c)
If moving the spring bar towards the fixed standing platform
(increasing the travel) first move the spring bar and then
move the carriage stopper to the corresponding stopper hole as
indicated by the end of the safety bar (Fig. 26).
d)
Reattach the springs - which should be under light tension when
attached.
Fig.26
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