Balanced Body Contrology, Manual

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EYEBOLTS, NUTS AND BOLTS
Tighten all equipment bolts and screws (monthly). Verify that all
eyebolts, nuts and bolts are tight. See the section titled “How to
inspect and tighten nuts and bolts.”
ROPES AND STRAPS
Rope and strap wear (quarterly). Ropes should be replaced if you
can see the core of the rope through the outer lining, or if the
ropes are fl attened. Straps should be replaced as soon as any
fraying is noticed. Be sure to check the sections of rope or straps
that attach to the clips and run through the pulleys.
REFORMERS
Check springbar hooks or eyebolts (quarterly).
Balanced Body
makes two different springbar systems:
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Revo Springbar. Make sure springbar hooks and handle
are tight.
Standard Springbar. Verify that the nuts securing the springbar
hooks are tight. See section titled “How to inspect and tighten
nuts and bolts.”
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 clips
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 Balanced Body Cleaner, mild soap with
water or a mild commercial cleaner such as, 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.
Do not
lubricate the Allegro 2 rails.
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) & TOWERS
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.
Figure 3: Springs hooked downward
Figure 4: Foot strap under tension
Figure 5: Cotter pin before and after removal
from Trap Table.
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