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Assembling and Maintaining

the StretchTrainer™

Precor Incorporated

20031 142nd Avenue NE

P.O. Box 7202

Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002

StretchTrainer OAG 38875-112 rev B, en

August 2014

Summary of Contents for StretchTrainer

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Page 3: ...perty Notice Precor is widely recognized for its innovative award winning designs of exercise equipment Precor aggressively seeks U S and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design Any party contemplating the use of Precor product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be ...

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Page 5: ...acility personnel advise users to always hold the handlebars while stretching and do not attempt to use only the wrist straps to perform stretches Make sure that trainers facility personnel and maintenance technicians understand how to use the equipment know important safety guidelines and can recognize potential problems such as a cracked weld or worn wrist strap Strength training requires a sign...

Page 6: ...order sign on the equipment during maintenance of the equipment or the surrounding area Users should never be allowed to operate the equipment until it has been inspected and works properly If a piece of equipment needs service keep it out of use until repaired Make sure the facility s personnel know not to allow anyone to use the equipment until it is working properly Do not attempt to free any j...

Page 7: ...fety Information for Users 7 Assembling the StretchTrainer 9 Unpacking the StretchTrainer 9 Obtaining Service 10 Assembling the StretchTrainer 11 Using Your StretchTrainer 19 Guidelines for Stretching 21 Maintenance 23 Clean and Inspect Pads 23 Clean and Inspect Frames 24 Inspect Warning Labels 24 Inspect all Fasteners 24 ...

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Page 9: ...or try to do all the stretches shown on the instructional placard the first time you use the StretchTrainer Start your stretching routine slowly and conservatively With practice and increased flexibility you can add more stretches and repetitions to your routine Do not rock the equipment Do not stand on the handlebars instructional placard or the padded seat Use the equipment only for its intended...

Page 10: ...ediately and consult your physician Always check the equipment before using it If you spot a potential problem contact someone in the facility immediately Do not use the equipment until the facility has verified that the equipment is working properly Do not attempt to fix broken or jammed equipment Do not use the equipment outdoors or on wet surfaces Do not use the equipment if an out of order sig...

Page 11: ...tion on the fasteners can stain carpeting and clothing Precor recommends that you set the fasteners on a piece of cardboard packaging during assembly The following pieces of hardware are shipped with your StretchTrainer Seat frame Padded seat includes 4 bolts and 4 washers Knee pad includes 4 bolts and 4 washers Two base rails includes one bolt and washer per rail Handlebar includes wrist straps I...

Page 12: ...s the names used in this manual for the major components of the equipment Figure 2 Parts of the StretchTrainer Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks If any items are missing contact your dealer For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers visit the Precor web site at http www precor com ...

Page 13: ...y until you are instructed to do so Make sure the equipment is stable and placed on a solid surface Optional tools Open end adjustable wrench Pair of needle nose pliers To begin assembly 1 Set the base rails on the floor and remove the two bolts and two flat washers on the underside of the rails 2 While your assistant holds the upright supports slide the seat bracket under the base rails and align...

Page 14: ...ils 4 Position the handlebar over the upright supports and slide it into place Note The wrist straps on the handlebars should face toward the rear of the equipment see figure 2 5 Align the holes in the front and back of the handlebar with the holes in the upright supports Secure them using four 1 inch bolts four lock washers and four flat washers from the hardware kit Note Do not fully tighten the...

Page 15: ...nd of the padded seat to the seat plate using two bolts and two washers removed in step 1 Figure 6 Padded seat attachment 3 Position the seat bumper against the back of the seat plate so that the holes align with the holes in the seat plate and padded seat Secure it using two bolts and two washers removed in step 1 To keep the padded seat aligned properly alternately partially tighten each bolt No...

Page 16: ...d attachment to crossbar 3 To attach the knee pad slide a washer onto each of the four bolts removed in step 1 Place a bolt and washer on the end of the 6mm hex wrench and insert it through the crossbar 4 To keep the knee pad properly aligned thread all four bolts then alternately tighten each bolt securely Note If you lose a bolt in the crossbar tip the seat frame on its side and shake it until t...

Page 17: ... bracket and seat frame Figure 9 Axle placement 2 Slide a foot rest onto one end of the axle 3 Position an E clip from the hardware kit on the foot rest as shown in the following figure and push it into position Note A notch has been cut into the axle to position the E clip You may need pliers to push the E clip into position Figure 10 Position of E clip on the foot rest ...

Page 18: ...at the axle is centered through the seat frame Then tighten the two small set screws that hold the axle in position using a 3mm hex wrench Note Do not overtighten the screws Figure 11 Tighten set screws on axle To complete the assembly 1 Slide the handlebar caps onto the upright supports then fully tighten the handlebar bolts using a 6mm hex wrench Figure 12 Handlebar cap attachment ...

Page 19: ...the paper backing from the adhesive tape on the placard mount Figure 13 Adhesive tape removal 4 Carefully center the instructional placard on the placard mount and press firmly into place Figure 14 Placard attachment 5 To attach the rear level adjusters raise the rear end of the StretchTrainer slightly off the floor Slide a rubber level adjuster onto one side of the rear base rail ...

Page 20: ...te for using the rear level adjusters is about inch 6 mm 8 To level the equipment sit on the StretchTrainer If it wobbles slightly rotate the rear level adjusters until the equipment is stable Figure 15 Rear level adjuster 9 Use a cloth dampened with a non abrasive degreaser to clean any parts of the equipment that have been blackened by grease from the bolts Important Do not discard the hex wrenc...

Page 21: ... straight Pay close attention to the position of each body part For most stretching positions make sure that your knees rest on the knee pads your lower legs are parallel to the knee pads and your feet are properly positioned in the foot rests Do not overstretch Pay attention to exactly how your body feels The amount of movement should be determined by your comfort level Stop when you feel tension...

Page 22: ... Figure 16 Targeted muscles Table 1 Targeted muscle group names Number Muscle Group Number Muscle Group Lower Back Inner Thighs Groin Hamstrings Upper Back Gluteals Hips Shoulders Hips Legs Back Quadriceps For example callout 1 refers to the muscles that are targeted in the first stretch Lower Back on the instructional placard Figure 17 Instructional placard ...

Page 23: ...out Those with muscle tightness can also perform static stretching before the workout and at various points throughout the day For static stretching hold the stretch for approximately 30 seconds Pay attention to exactly how your body feels The amount of movement should be determined by your comfort level Stop when you feel tension in the muscle Active Stretching Active stretching prepares your mus...

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Page 25: ...lean upholstery daily with a mild soap and water solution in a spray bottle Spray upholstered surfaces lightly and wipe dry with a clean cloth Important To clean the upholstery do not use cleaning products that have any of these ingredients solvents alcohol ammonia or petroleum Use a mild detergent based cleaner instead Inspect pads for cracks in the upholstery broken and loose stitching loose sta...

Page 26: ...ed with a mild soap and water solution in a spray bottle and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Inspect all Fasteners Fasteners can loosen with normal use Inspect all nuts bolts screws and other fasteners to make sure they are tight and installed correctly Be sure to check fasteners at bolted joints to make sure the connections are secure If a fastener is loose but in good condition retighten it If ...

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