RAISING AND LOWERING THE SHOULDER RESTS
To see a demo of this step, visit our podcast page (pilates.com/
podcasts) and watch “Tips on the IQ Reformer.”
The IQ shoulder rests have two positions: “in use” for exercising,
and “storage”.
1. For “in use” remove shoulder rest locking pin. See Figure F.
2. Lift the shoulder rests from the storage sockets.
3. Slide them to the side and under the metal tab. See figure G.
4. Insert the shoulder rest locking pin.
5. To move them back into the storage position. Remove the
shoulder rest locking pin.
6. Grasp the shoulder rests and slide them to the side, out from
under the metal tabs.
Lower the shoulder rests into the storage sockets. You should
hear a slight “click” as they engage the storage safety clip on the
underside. This clip holds the shoulder rests in storage position,
which is important if you are storing the 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, and
two extended for exercising. To extend the frame:
1. Turn the top knobs on each side of the frame to loosen the
telescoping frame. The arrow decals next to each knob shows
the correct direction to turn. See Fig. H.
NOTE: If you force the
knobs in either direction they may break.
2. Move the shoulder rests out of the storage position. With
one hand on the carriage for leverage, and the other on the
head-end of the frame, pull the ehad end of the frame away
from the headrest area until you hear the frame click into one
of the two available positions. See figure I
3. After extending the frame to one of the two positions, tighten
the knobs on either side of the frame until they stop turning.
Do not overtighten.
Figure F
Figure H
Follow the sticker next to
each knob
Figure G
Shoulder brackets goes
under the metal tabs.
Metal tab
Figure I
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