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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 which 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.
8. Working with springs
The F2 is fitted with 4 springs, in 3 strengths to offer a wide range of possible resistances. Green = Strong x
1, Red = Medium x 2, Blue = Light x 1, 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.
9. Folding the F2 reformer
Watch the video before doing for the first time (see point
10).
Attach at least one spring to the carriage,
ensure both anti-tipping carriage hooks are engaged.
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.18.
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.19. Carefully lift the reformer until it is fully upright,
ensure the footbar adjuster arm bar sits in the second
from the bottom footbar position so the footbar helps to stabilise the F2 then, whilst preventing the
reformer from reopening with your foot, replace the locking knobs.
Note: the F2 must always be locked
when in the closed position to prevent accidental opening.
The shoulder rests can now be stored as per
Fig. 20 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.
Fig.16
Fig.17
Fig.18
Fig.19
Fig.20
PALMS MUST FACE TOWARDS THE CARRIAGE
- Illustration shows 2 person lift
