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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.
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
.
Spotting your client is highly
recommended. This is
important for safety.
Setting 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 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.
Using the 4th side on the PTB
along with the safety strap is
highly recommended to prevent
injury.
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 8
. 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 CleanTM
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. Insert a
screwdriver through eyebolts to hold them
steady while you tighten the nuts. Then
use a small wrench to tighten the nuts
further.
Figure 9
.
It is recommended to check the pins on the PTB protrude
and lock into the vertical tubes appropriately. To verify their
function, fi rst pull both knobs out and start moving the sliders
to a different position. Release the knobs before the next hole
and continue to slide the system. Once over a hole the pin of
the knob will drop into the opening. Once each slider is in a new
position apply a down force on the PTB directly downwards. The
pins of the sliders should not come out of the holes. If the pins
do not stay in the tube holes, the pull knobs need to be replaced;
call Balanced Body for replacement parts.
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 9: Use two fi ngers to
tighten bolts
Figure 7: 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 8: Fiber washer
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