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Summary of Contents for SPX Reformer
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL At Home Reformer ® For video assembly instructions, visit merrithew.com/ eq-assembly Please review this important assembly, safety and warranty information about your new Merrithew equipment and keep it handy for future reference. ™...
- Page 2 Use equipment for intended exercises only. The maximum weight limit of the At Home SPX Reformer is 250 lb / 113 kg. Do not use if equipment appears worn, broken or damaged. Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself without WARNING: As with any athletic activity, the use of contacting Merrithew.
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Page 3: Mechanical Safety Check
3. Place other foot carefully onto the wooden standing platform. 2. Reach hand nearest the footbar across your body and Never attempt to get on the SPX Reformer by stepping on place it onto the shoulder rest. the wooden standing platform. Never stand with both 3. - Page 4 Large Swing Arm Bars Carriage Stopper Positions [fig. A] Aluminum Rails Stopper Plates [fig. G] Carriage Pulleybar Receptacles [fig. G] Adjustable Headrest Note: Parts may not be exactly as shown. Shoulder Rests Front Front End At Home SPX Reformer Owner’s Manual...
- Page 5 Back End Back Required Tools Phillips Screwdriver 1/4" (6 mm) Hex Key (supplied) 1/8" (3 mm) Hex Key (supplied) Open-End Wrench 1/2" x 7/16" (13 mm x 11 mm) 24 25...
- Page 6 [15] and that star knobs are fully tightened so there is no movement of the pulleybars. 3. With two people, tilt Reformer onto one side. 4. Tie a knot leaving a 6-8" tail to prevent ropes from passing As one person steadies Reformer, the second person inserts back through rope guide tubes.
- Page 7 7. Ensure shoulder rest handles are positioned to the outside of 8. Place 1/4" black washers over the shoulder rests screw the shoulder rest frames. hole slots. 9. Insert 1/4" x 1-1/4" screws through washers and into top of 11. To determine correct length of ropes, set carriage stopper in screw holes.
- Page 8 The carriage stopper must be inserted in one of the NOTE: six positions AT ALL TIMES. Using the Reformer without the carriage stopper may cause damage to the gearbar assembly, rollers or spring holder. Replace carriage stopper as CAUTION: required.
- Page 9 NOTE: It is highly recommended that the Reformer be placed on some type of non-skid material to prevent slipping and/or damage to flooring or carpet.
- Page 10 Gripper Mats Accessory Boards Versatile non-slip mats are handy to increase traction and prevent Optional accessory boards can be added to SPX Reformers to slipping or sliding (see image above for example of usage). further increase exercise options. Jumpboard and Cardio-Tramp for plyometric and ™...
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Page 11: Replacement Parts
Footstrap is included with purchase of a Reformer box. Positioning the Reformer Box Attaching the Footstrap Place Reformer box on top of carriage with either long or Loop footstrap around wooden standing platform and adjust short side facing forward. the length by attaching spring clip to one of the three D-rings. - Page 12 Turn carriage over NOTE: Ensure carriage is placed on a soft surface that will not ensuring rollers are secure and do not come in contact with damage the vinyl. the floor. NOTE: Requires two people. At Home SPX Reformer Owner’s Manual...
- Page 13 Required Tools 2x Open-End Wrenches 1/2" x 7/16" (13 mm x 11 mm) Removing the Springs Spring Anchoring Bar Fixed Cube Nut . With 7/16" wrench, hold fixed cube nut in place. . Using second 7/16" wrench on opposite side of spring anchoring bar, loosen nylon locknut.
- Page 14 NOTE: Spring sleeves are required for proper function of the Reformer if it features a molded spring holder. 3 × 125%, 1 × 100%, 1 × 50% arrange as follows: Place the red (100%) spring in the center, and the blue (50%) spring to one side.
- Page 15 Do not overtighten. . Repeat steps 1 to 6 for remaining springs. . Affix the sticker provided with your spring replacement package to the underside of the Reformer carriage. Springs should be replaced every 24 months, or as needed within that period.
- Page 16 Once rollers rollers never come in contact with the floor. Now, prepare for are within rails they are protected. another person to take hold of opposite side of the carriage. At Home SPX Reformer Owner’s Manual...
- Page 17 Once rollers are secured in channels, guide carriage into place. . Insert pulleybars into receptacles at rear of Reformer and fully . Replace gearbar and engage springs before resuming use tighen star knobs so pulleybars are secure. Ensure eyehooks on of the Reformer.
- Page 18 On fixed and floating rollers, ropes, straps, spring clips, plastic pulley 416.482.4050 | 1.800.910.0001 | 0800.328.5676 UK | ext. 0907 post receptacle sleeves, comfort footbar, carriage stopper and traditional Reformer feet. We recommend that spring clips (including those attached to traditional-style ropes) be changed annually. 90-Day Upholstery Fabric Warranty The vinyl fabric upholstery and spring sleeves will be replaced if they fail to give normal wear for 90 days after delivery.
- Page 19 Reformer repertoire. Wall Charts: Full-size posters, measuring 27"x 39", depict exercises featured in the STOTT PILATES ® Reformer repertoire. Each exercise is described with name, equipment accessories, one photo, and suggested repetitions. Instructional DVDs: We offer almost limitless exercise challenges in our clear and detailed repertoire of cutting edge titles.
- Page 20 Can’t get online? Please fill out the warranty card enclosed with this product, and return to us. This is your Reformer Serial Number: 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 2C6 416.482.4050 | 1.800.910.0001 | 0800.328.5676 UK | ext. 0907...
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