using tHe sHoulder rest
storage cliP
(for upright storage)
The IQ is equipped with a clip that
secures the shoulder rests in place
in library (upright) storage. This
clip prevents the rests from falling
forward as you tip the IQ upright.
To secure, make sure the IQ is in
the horizontal position, remove the
locking pin from the shoulder rests, slide them to disengage from brackets,
and fold down into the shoulder rest cut-outs at the head-end of the frame.
The assembly should lock into place. You’ll feel a slight “click” as the clip
engages. Then lift the IQ into the upright position.
To disengage the clip, lower the IQ into the horizontal position and lift the
shoulder rests out of the storage cut-outs. You’ll feel the clip disengage. Lift
the rests into the exercise position, slide the assembly sideways into the
brackets, and secure them in place with the locking pin.
NOTE: If the shoulder rests do not disengage, you may have to reach under
the assembly and depress the clip with your thumb.
to stand tHe iQ uPrigHt
(for both wheel sets)
Make sure that the carriage is in the
shortened (storage) position, the
knobs are tightened, and all springs
are connected. Place the shoulder
rests in the “down” (storage)
position.
If you are storing the risers in the
compartment at the head-end of
the frame, use the bungee cord to
secure.
- Lock the footbar into the holes
furthest from the foot-end of the
carriage frame. Make sure your
footbar is secured and pointing
downward. See the photo at upper
left for wheelbarrow wheels, and the
photo at right for library wheels.
- Lift the head-end to waist height,
and then raise the frame to vertical.
Use your foot to steady the wheeled-end of the frame as you lift to vertical.
The footbar will rest on the floor to support the IQ.
- Place the IQ against a wall, with the footbar facing out.
to store tHe iQ in a closet
- Place the shoulder rests in the
“down” (storage) position. See the
previous section for instructions on
securing the shoulder rests.
- Remove the footbar.
- Shorten the frame and lock,
connect all the springs, and stand
upright.
- Place the disengaged footbar
underneath the raised headrest
(see photo).
- Stand the IQ upright. Turn
it perpendicular to the closet
opening. Roll it into the closet.
to store tHe iQ under a
bed
(Wheelbarrow Wheels Only)
- Shorten the frame and lock,
connect all the springs, and move
the shoulder rests to the “down”
position. Remove the footbar.
- With the IQ on the ground, lift
one side of the frame and place
one slider (smooth side down)
under each of the rubber feet on
the bottom of the IQ frame. Repeat
on the other side.
- Push the IQ under the bed.
accessories
installing tHe foot Plate
If you have ordered the optional foot
plate, before using it you must first
attach the foot plate bolt and washer
into the hole at the foot-end of the
frame. Then place the footbar in the
holes closest to the foot-end and
securely tighten the knobs. Slide the
foot plate into place with the padded
side facing the carriage, allowing the
cutout on the bottom of the board to
slide over and around the foot plate
with the washer against the knob.
The foot plate should now be resting
against the footbar (see photo).
Tighten the bolt assembly to secure the
foot plate between the washer and the
standing platform.
sitting box footstraP
To attach the footstrap when using a sitting box, just connect it to the footstrap
holes on both sides of the bottom–end of the frame (see photo).
Shoulder rest storage clip
Standing upright wheelbarrow wheels.
Note the correct position of the footbar.
Standing upright with library wheels.
Note the correct position of the footbar.
Disengaged footbar placed behind the
headrest and shoulders in the “down”
position for storage in a closet.
Reformer stored upright against a wall
09/06
Foot plate bolt
IQ footstrap
if you have any questions about these instructions,
call balanced body customer service at
1-800-Pilates (1-800-745-2837)
