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PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. PRESERVE IT AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE CONSULTATIONS Equipment manual CADILLAC Throughout this manual, this symbol on the left will indicate extremely important information that must be read, understood and strictly followed.
PRODUCT PRESENTATION The Cadillac, also known as a trapeze table, is one of the most versatile and effective equipment ever developed for the Pilates method. In studios and gyms, it is considered a key item. This robust equipment offers a wide range of applications for all users, as well as being very easy to adapt.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSION CADILLAC CADILLAC Note: The weight of the MAXIMUM WEIGHT equipment may change due SUPPORTED to the density variation of the raw material used in its manufacture.
PACKAGING CONTENT PACKAGING CONTENT CD BASE CD FOOT SET 2 (2X) CD FOOT SET 1 (2X) ROLL-DOWN BAR CD UPPER BEAM (2X) CD SLIDING BEARING COLUMN (2X) CD GRAB BAR COLUMN SET 2 CD GRAB BAR COLUMN SET 1 CD STRINGER (2X) CD MANUAL KIT CD VERTICAL SLIDING BEARING SET CD HORIZONTAL SLIDING BEARING SET...
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PACKAGING CONTENT PACKAGING OF ACCESSORIES BLACK SPRING (2X) WHITE SPRING (2X) YELLOW SPRING (2X) RED SPRING (2X) BLUE SPRING (4X) INT HEX SCREW PN ZP 3/8X3/4 (20X) FLAT WASHER ZB 1.9X7X1 7 MM (1/4) (6X) INT HEX SCREW CL ZP 1 /4X1 1 /2 (6X) 7X70MM SINGLE LOCK CARABINER (28X) SHORT HEXAGONAL ALLEN KEY 5/16 SHORT HEXAGONAL ALLEN KEY 7/32...
INSTALLATION MANUAL For your convenience, Metalife has a Network of Authorized Technicians qualified to install your equipment (an installation fee will be charged for this service). Such installation does not comprise site preparation services, which are the responsibility of the client.
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CONTENT CD BASE 201 2 TR/CD/WU 201 2 SUPPORT BAR FRAME SET SLIDING BEARING COLUMN CD CD STRINGER SUPPORT BAR COLUMN 1 CD 201 2 SUPPORT BAR COLUMN SET 2 CD 201 2 FEET SET 1 CD 201 2 FEET SET 2 CD 201 2 INT HEX SCREW CL ZP 1/4X1 ¾...
PREPARATION FOR ASSEMBLY The CADILLAC must be installed and used in an environment conducive to Pilates practice. The following characteristics must be respected in the equipment installation area: • proper leveling and floor stability; • low humidity; • protection against sunlight.
DETAILED ASSEMBLY SETTING THE FEET Start assembly by placing the feet along the base frame of your Cadillac equipment. FITTING THE FEET Fit the feet along the base frame observing the correct engagement position of the dowels. Press until you get a fit between the feet and the base frame. After fitting the feet, turn the equipment over, being careful not to hold it by the feet.
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SETTING THE FEET Attach the feet to the base frame using the set of fasteners listed below in the following order: INT HEX SCREW CL ZB M10X70MM, FLAT WASHER ZB 2X10.5X21MM (M10) (2x, one on each side of the wooden structure) and HEX NUT AT ZB M10.
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The support bar columns must be fitted to the side supports. Align the columns so that the support bar holes face the center of the apparatus. MAKE SURE THE TOP HOLES ARE DIAGONALLY FACING INWARDS. Fit the sliding bearing columns, so that the holes for the adjustment of the sliding bearing are facing the outside of the apparatus.
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Lock-Out Knob PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE VERTICAL SLIDING BRACKET Vertical Sliding Beam Insert the “t”-shaped pieces into the beam of the vertical [illegible] sliding bar, observing the bushing to fit the tube, as [illegible] shown in the figure. A light tap with your hand is enough to fully fit the piece.
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HORIZONTAL SLIDING BAR PRE-ASSEMBLY Male Knob 3P Insert the “t”-shaped pieces into the beam of the vertical sliding bar, observing the bushing to fit the tube, as shown in the figure. Horizontal Sliding Beam A light tap with your hand is enough to fully fit the piece.
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INSTALLING AND FIXING THE UPPER STRUCTURE Fit the upper structure to the columns, inserting their vertical tubes in them to continue their fixation. For fixing, use SICAB SCREW 3/8 X 114. THREAD THE SCREWS WITHOUT TIGHTENING. THE FINAL TIGHTENING WILL BE MADE LATER.
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UPHOLSTERY ASSEMBLY Position the upholstery over the Cadillac's wooden base. Underneath the Cadillac, secure using SCREW 51 CL ZP 1/4x13/4 and FLAT WASHER 1.9X7X17MM (1/4). Tighten up with the SHORT HEXAGONAL ALLEN...
USER MANUAL USES AND SETTINGS SUPPORT BAR The support bar has 3 (three) height settings, which can be adjusted according to the size of the person or the difficulty of the exercise. Engage the movable pin side first. Push the frame against the column to retract the movable pin to the point where you can align the fixed pin with the equivalent...
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This application must be done with the push frame installed on the Cadillac, at the height selected for the exercise. Since, to change the position of the...
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REPLACE THE SAFETY STRAP IF YOU NOTICE SIGNS OF WEAR SUCH AS TEARS AND TORN SEAMS. SPRINGS The Cadillac comes equipped with a pair of red (very strong), white (medium), black (weak), yellow (very weak) springs and two pairs of blue (strong) springs. The springs can be identified by the seals with colors.
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FUZZY Place the fuzzy handles on the Cadillac's stringers. BEFORE EACH EXERCISE, MAKE SURE THE VELCRO ON THE HANDLES (IF FITTED) IS FULLY FIXED. IF THE HANDLES ARE WORN OUT, REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY.
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The lock-out knob system allows for staggered adjustment of the vertical sliding beam along the entire length of the Cadillac columns. To move the vertical sliding beam, place the retractable knobs in the open position. To do this, just pull the plastic head...
ASSEMBLING THE EYEBOLTS ON THE FEET Open the kit 11100280 (the nut is already STAINLESS applied in the eyebolt). Then place the Kit by STEEL EYEBOLT 211X114X11 18MM THREAD (POLISHED) hand. To finish, tighten up using the 17mm combination wrench, as shown in the NUT\SX2B drawing.
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CORRECTLY OBSERVING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND, IN CASE OF DOUBT, CONTACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON 0800 THE WOOD SURFACES ARE DELICATE; THEY ACCEPT 056 2467, OR BY EMAIL ASSISTENCIA@METALIFE.COM.BR. CLEANING WITH DRY FLANNEL OR CLOTH MOISTENED IN SOLUTION OF NEUTRAL SOAP AND WATER WITH SUBSEQUENT DRYING.
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DAMAGE THE SURFACE FINISH, LEAVING THE METAL APPARENT COMPONENTS. AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO OXIDATION. NEVER USE ABRASIVE METALIFE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY UNDER ANY FORM OF MATERIALS SUCH AS STEEL SPONGES, SYNTHETIC SPONGES, IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. ENSURE THAT IT IS CREAM CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS.
- IF THERE IS A NEED TO EXCHANGE COMPONENTS, REPLACE ANY FAULTY COMPONENT SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS THEM ONLY WITH PARTS SUPPLIED BY METALIFE, ENSURING PROPERLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE; THEIR SAFETY AND DURABILITY.
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- There are signs of product violation, removal and/or tampering with the serial number or product identification label and springs, replacement of parts by other parts that are not original or not authorized by Metalife Ind. e Com. de Móveis Ltda.
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General considerations: - Metalife does not authorize any person or entity to assume, on its behalf, any other liability related to the warranty of its products, other than those set forth herein;...
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