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16. Getting Your Reformer Level
In order for your reformer to run smoothly and quietly it must be level. Starting with all the adjustable feet fully screwed
in, adjust the feet out until the reformer is level, ideally checking it with a spirit level.
Tip:
Always lower a high foot be-
fore raising a low foot & be sure not to have move than 1cm of thread exposed.
Maintenance:
Periodically check all
bolts that attach the legs to the reformer are tight.
17. Stacking your C8-Pro RC Reformer.
For Studio use the C8-Pro RC reformer has been designed to stack, for when the floor space is required for other
purposes. To stack the C8-Pro RC with standard legs you must first remove the shoulder rests and the rope risers and
place them along the centre of the carriage (do not put them on the edge of the carriage or they may be dam-
aged by the reformer on top). Now put the foot bar in the down position. You can then stack the reformers on top
of each other, the reformers must be stacked top to tail. If you have the C8-Pro RC with the leg extensions you can
stack them without the need to remove the shoulder rests.
IMPORTANT:
At least 2 people are needed to stack the reformers, particular if stacking more than 3 high. Each re-
former weighs almost 60kg, so correct lifting technique must be used - if in doubt about how to lift safely please seek
advice.
18. Storing the reformer vertically.
The C8-Pro RC reformer can be stood up for space saving storage, so long as it is fitted with leg extension or, with
the freestanding legs (see point 4).
Warning: The reformer should only be stood on resilient, level floors in locations
where it cannot be accessed by children or risk being knocked over by other activities.
a) Standing the C8-Pro Reformer Vertically
To stand the reformer vertically, first attach all springs, put the foot bar in to the second lowest position. Put the spring
bar in the position closest to the standing platform, then lifting from the rope riser end, wheel the reformer to the
place where you wish to stand it - ideally close to a wall. If you have the free standing legs option, remove the lock-
ing pins before standing, once standing these can be opened out with your foot. Be sure to open the legs all the
way out. Once standing please lock the legs in the open position, If you have leg extensions the reformer will stand
on its own. Please do not stand the reformer on a rug or mat which can slip away.
b) Lowering the C8-Pro Reformer
To lower the reformer from the vertical storage position: firstly check there are no obstacles behind you to trip over
when lowering. If you have the freestanding legs, first remove the locking pins, then holding the underside of the
runners fold the legs in with your feet. Then walk backwards gradually walking your hands up the runners as you step
backwards and lower the machine to waist height and manoeuvre in to desired position using the wheels.
Note: the C8-Pro RC reformer weighs around 55Kg and though standing or, lowering the reformer does not require
lifting the full weight, if in any doubt about standing the machine up try to do this with the aid of another person for
the first few times until you are confident that you can do this on your own. Always use correct lifting technique when
first lifting or lowering the reformer.
How to stand up & stack the C2 or C8
reformer scan the QR Code to watch
the videos:
15. Maple pole holder
A pair of hooks have been added to the underside of one of the
runners for the convenient storage of a Gondola pole or, shorter maple
pole (Fig. 30). Remember; if your reformer is fitted with leg extensions,
you should always have a Gondola pole to provide 3 points of contact
with the floor, when doing exercises standing on the reformer for safety
reasons. Align-Pilates Gondola and Maple poles are available sepa-
rately.
Fig.30
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