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How to Assemble  
the Pilates IQ® Reformer

Thank you for purchasing the Balanced Body® Pilates IQ  
Reformer. The following step-by-step instructions provide  
guidance for assembly and installation.

NOTE:

 Prior to assembly, check the parts and components you 

received against the following list. If you are missing any parts, 
please contact the Balanced Body customer service department 
at 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837)

PARTS LIST

Frame and Carriage

1

Assembled IQ Reformer frame and carriage,  
with five (5) springs pre-attached

1

Frame handle (219-050)

2

1- 1⁄4” Socket head cap screws (203-002)

1

Ropes (210-026) (pair)

1

Loops (101-005) (pair)

1

Footbar (950-124)

2

Risers and Pulleys (950-126)

4

6-32 by 3⁄8” Allen cap screw (203-001)

4

#6 Fender washer, Black (201-040)

4

IQ Reformer knob (602-011)

1

Bungee cord (900-005)

IQ with Library wheels

2

Brackets with transportation wheels/casters (702-005)

IQ with Wheelbarrow wheels

2

Wheel brackets (702-006)

4

Furniture sliders (602-031)

Included Tools 

1

5⁄64” Allen wrench 

1

3⁄16”  Allen wrench for frame handle 

1

5⁄32”  Allen key for wheel installation 

Photo Notice

The photos in this document show the IQ with wheelbarrow 
wheels in some and library wheels in others. Unless specifically 
noted, these pictures do not affect the installation procedure 
regardless of which wheel set you have.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 

Knobs

   

Follow the arrow decals next 
to each knob post to loosen/
tighten the frame as shown in 
Figure A. If you force the knobs 
in either direction they may 
break. 

INSTALLING THE KNOBS

1.  Refer to Fig. B for knob parts

2.  To protect parts from damage during shipping, your IQ 

Reformer comes with the frame and footbar knobs detached. 
Four knob posts are located at the on stationary portion of the 
frame. 

Figure A.

Figure B.

Knob cap
6-32 Allen cap screw
Washer

Contact Us

1-800-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838

pilates.com | [email protected]

400-108  | 06.26.13

Summary of Contents for Pilates IQ Reformer

Page 1: ...th transportation wheels casters 702 005 IQ with Wheelbarrow wheels 2 Wheel brackets 702 006 4 Furniture sliders 602 031 Included Tools 1 5 64 Allen wrench 1 3 16 Allen wrench for frame handle 1 5 32...

Page 2: ...rench turning clockwise and repeat on three remaining posts 6 ATTACHING THE FRAME HANDLE For shipping purposes the IQ frame handle comes unattached The handle makes it easier for you to lift the IQ in...

Page 3: ...IQ on its end EXTENDING THE FRAME To see a demo of this step visit our podcast page pilates com podcasts and watch Tips on the IQ Reformer The IQ frame has three positions one shortened for storage a...

Page 4: ...wn in Figure L 4 Re insert the riser locking pin through the frame and the risers The removable risers can be stored in a compartment at the head end of the frame THREADING THE ROPES 1 Attach springs...

Page 5: ...emove the screws at the bottom of the frame corresponding to the smaller holes in the library wheel bracket See figure O 2 Install the bracket replace all screws and tighten See Figure P INSTALLING AN...

Page 6: ...o the desired location 4 For library wheels lift the head end to stand the machine on end and push to the desired location TO STAND THE IQ UPRIGHT 1 Make sure the frame is locked in the shortened stor...

Page 7: ...footbar and risers risers can be stored in the compartment at the head end of the frame 2 Lift one side of the frame and place one furniture slider smooth side down under each of the rubber feet on th...

Page 8: ...Contact Us 1 800 PILATES 1 916 388 2838 pilates com info pilates com 400 108 06 26 13...

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