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Contents Introduction Reformer Schema Unpacking the F1 reformer Unfolding your F1 Reformer & Adjusting the Foot ¬bar Levelling the frame Assembly of the carriage bed & attaching the ropes Placing the bed in the frame and final assembly Attaching & Adjusting the Rope risers Attach the Double Loop handles Installing &...
BEFORE YOU START You may find it beneficial to see a video on how to open & close your F1 reformer before you start. Please scan the QR code below to take you to the video or search YouTube for “Fold F1 Reformer”...
Fig.3 With assistance, lift the F1’s frame out of the box and stand it on its feet, being careful to hold the frame in the closed position, screw in one locking knobs to keep the F1 folded as shown in Fig.2 & Fig.3 (blue ar- rows), then carefully cut the two cable ties that secure the aluminium foot bar to the frame.
5. Levelling the frame The F1 has 6 adjustable feet to ensure the reformer is level or it will not run smoothly. The feet are adjusted by screwing them in or out to adjust the height. Using a spirt level, adjust the feet to level the frame, ensur- ing that each foot is firmly in contact with the floor.
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.
Congratulations! You are now ready to use your F1 Reformer. Now would be a good time to make a note to replace your springs in 2 years or, within 3,000 hours of use, whichever is sooner. We hope that you enjoy using your new reformer and that its use brings many benefits.
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If you have not already purchased them the following accessories may be of interest to enhance your F1 Reformer. To see the complete range of Align-Pilates apparatus & a complete range of Pilates Studio equipment & mat work accessories please visit www.Align-Pilates.com F1 Jump Board Sitting Box &...
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Align-Pilates. Duration of Limited Warranty 1) The F1 reformer carries a 2 year warranty for the main steel frame and standing platform and the fol- lowing warranty on other parts a) Springs 2 year / 3,000 hours warranty is given on all springs, excepting that a decrease of 5% of the spring power per 1,500 hours usage is acceptable according to internationally standards.
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