10. Installing & Locking the Shoulder rests
Finally install the shoulder rest by sliding the chrome bar in to the receiver - see Fig.16. Once inserted
the shoulder rests lock in to place with a pin that is attached to the underside of the carriage that inserts
through the hole in the bottom of the chrome bar. Note: If the shoulder rests are not locked the locking
pins will knock against the lifting / lowering bar when in use, so always be sure to lock the shoulder rests.
11. Working with springs
The F1 is fitted with 4 springs, in 3 strengths to offer a wide range of possible resistances. Green = Strong,
Red = Medium, Blue = Light. See Fig.17. The springs can be used in any combination, although when
using the reformer for asymmetric exercises, please ensure the springs selected are on the same side
that you are working on, or set equally in the middle, to ensure the carriage runs true. (E.g. when doing
a hip flexor stretch with one foot on the floor and the other on the shoulder rest.) Warning:
After unfolding
your reformer and before use always check that the springs are properly attached to the underside of the
carriage by pulling them firmly
- the spring should stretch but not move or the spring may have become
unhooked.
12. Folding the F1 reformer
Watch the video before doing for the first time (see point 13).
Attach at least one spring to the carriage,
then fold and lock the foot bar so that it is positioned closest to the carriage - see Fig.18. This will hold the
carriage to the frame when the reformer is folded. Remove the rope risers and attach them into the clips
on the underside of the frame and lay the ropes on the floor in the centre of the frame see Fig.19
Remove the shoulder rests and set to one side, then remove the locking knobs and with assistance, with
one person on either side of the reformer, place hands in the indicated position on the lowering/lifting
handle as per Fig.20. Carefully lift the reformer until it is fully upright, whilst preventing the reformer from reo-
pening with your foot replace the locking knobs. Note: t
he F1 must always be locked when in the closed
position to prevent accidental opening.
The shoulder rests can now be stored as per Fig. 21 and the ropes
hung from the shoulder rests. The head rest can then be secured using the locking string. It is now safe to
wheel the reformer away for storage - simply tip on to the wheels and move like a wheel barrow.
9. Attach the Double Loop handles
Thread the nylon loop of the handle through the rope eyelet and then thread the loop handle through the
nylon eyelet to secure the handle to the rope as per Figs.13, 14 & 15. Pull tight to check it is secure.
Fig.13
Fig.16
Fig.19
Fig.14
Fig.17
Fig.20
Fig.15
Fig.18
Fig.21
