Balanced Body CoreAlign Assembly And Use page 5

EYEBOLTS, NUTS AND BOLTS
Tighten all equipment bolts and screws (monthly).
Verify that all
eyebolts, nuts and bolts are tight. See the section titled "How to
inspect and tighten nuts and bolts."
ROPES AND STRAPS
Rope and strap wear (quarterly).
Ropes should be replaced if you
can see the core of the rope through the outer lining, or if the
ropes are fl attened. Straps should be replaced as soon as any
fraying is noticed. Be sure to check the sections of rope or straps
that attach to the clips and run through the pulleys.
REFORMERS
Check springbar hooks or eyebolts (quarterly). Balanced Body
makes two different springbar systems:
» Revo Springbar. Make sure springbar hooks and handle
are tight.
Standard Springbar. Verify that the nuts securing the springbar
hooks are tight. See section titled "How to inspect and tighten
nuts and bolts."
Spring rotation (quarterly). You can prolong Reformer spring life
by rotating springs of the same weight each quarter. Unhook and
move to another position on the springbar. Rotating springs helps
them wear more evenly.
Risers on the outside. Wood risers must be installed on the
outside of the frame. Risers can loosen over time, so always
make sure they are tight.
Springs hooked downward under carriage. Make sure springs
are hooked in a downward
position. See Figure 3.
Secure the carriage.
When your
Reformer is not in use, be sure
that at least two springs secure
the carriage to the springbar.
Figure 3: Springs hooked downward
Default settings. Many users have a "default setting" for
Reformers. At the end of a session, the user connects a
prescribed number of springs in neutral tension, sets the footbar
at a pre-determined height, and sets the ropes at a specifi ed
length. This ensures that the equipment is ready for the next use,
and that the carriage is secured by the springs.
Footstrap under tension in box
work. When using the box and
footstrap, be sure the footstrap
is under tension (with clips
pulling from the top of the
eyebolt) before beginning the
exercise. See Figure 4.
Figure 4: Foot strap under tension
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REFORMER WHEEL AND TRACK MAINTENANCE
Clean the tracks and wheels (weekly). For smooth carriage travel
and to maintain the longevity of the wheels, we recommend that
you wipe down the tracks once a week.
Disconnect the springs and clean the entire length of the tracks
with a soft cloth and Balanced Body Cleaner, mild soap with
water or a mild commercial cleaner such as, Fantastik® or 409®.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or pads, as they can damage the
anodizing on the rails. To clean the wheels, hold the cloth against
the wheels while you move the carriage. If you feel a bump in
the ride, dirt has adhered to the surface of the rails or wheels.
Clean hair and debris out of the rails. Hair can wrap around the
wheel axles and eventually build up and cause wheel failure. Use
tweezers to remove hair from
the wheels.
Lubrication. Never spray silicone near or inside the wheels – this
can wash the lubricant out of the bearings and ruin the bearings.
You can purchase dry silicone at most hardware and auto parts
stores. Pulleys sometimes require lubrication to stop a squeak.
Direct a very quick spray of dry silicone or Tefl on spray into the
pulley. "Dry" silicone does not have an oil base. Oil-based ("wet")
silicone and WD40 should not be used as they attract dirt. Be
careful not to over spray. You may want to remove ropes to avoid
getting silicone on them.
Do not lubricate the Allegro 2 rails.
Footbar supports (quarterly). For all Balanced Body footbars with
footbar support brackets, verify that the pivot screw attaching the
footbar support bracket to footbar is tight, but not so tight that it
prevents the support from rotating freely. For Legacy Reformers,
tighten the pivot bolt to secure footbar support.
Headrest (monthly). Make sure the hinge screws and bolts on
your headrest are tight.
Under the Reformer (monthly). Move Reformers and make sure
you clean the fl oor space underneath.
Standing Platform Footbar Bumpers (wood Reformers only).
your standing platform footbar bumpers (the small plastic pieces
that protect the standing platform from the footbar) are broken
or damaged, please call Balanced Body to replace.
TRAPEZE TABLE (CADILLAC) & TOWERS
Cotter pins removed. These
pins are located in the vertical
tubes that align the canopy
to the frame and should be
removed as soon as installation
is complete. Unremoved cotter
pins can tear clothing and
lacerate the skin. Use pliers to
remove the pins. Figure 5: Cotter pin before and after removal
from Trap Table.
Save the pins in case you need to disassemble and reassemble
the table for transportation purposes. See Figure 5.
Push-Through Bar (PTB)
with Sliders.
The PTB moves vertically to
accommodate different users
and exercises. The sliders on the
tubes allow for this vertical
movement. Make sure these
sliders are clean and easy to
move. Before beginning any
exercise, ensure that the sliders
are properly aligned with the
PTB holes and locked into
position. Apply a downward force
to ensure. If you notice wear on
the slider knob pins, please call Balanced Body to replace. Using
the PTB in this condition could cause injury.
Weekly maintentance for Push-Through Bars with Sliders.
to ensure the pins in the plunger knobs protrude and lock into
the vertical tubes. Pull both knobs out and move the sliders to a
different position. Release the knobs before the next hole and
continue to slide the system into position. Once over a hole the
pin of the knob will automatically drop into the opening. Once
each slider is in a new position apply a downward force on the
PTB. The pins of the sliders should not come out of the holes. If
the pins do not stay in the tube holes, the pull knobs need to be
replaced. Call Balanced Body for replacement parts.
Push-Through Bar (PTB) with
T-pin setting
For bottom sprung exercises, if
your client's head is below the
PTB, use the T-pin setting in
addition to the safety strap or
chain. Spotting your client is
highly recommended. This is
important for safety.
If
Push-Through Bar (PTB)
control. Make sure you have
enough room around the trap
table to safely use the PTB
without fear of hitting other people. The PTB can be dangerous if
not properly used. Only trained, experienced users should use the
PTB. A spotter should always maintain control of the bar with one
hand. If the user should lose control of the bar, the spotter can
maintain control of it.
Correct safety strap attachment.
the safety strap or chain should always secure the bar.
The safety strap or chain should wrap around the PTB and the
canopy frame, not the eyebolts. The strap or chain is only as
strong as the weakest link, and the frame and bar are a great
deal stronger than eyebolts. Figure 6.
Spotting your client is highly recommended. This is important for
safety.
Setting the PTB for bottom-sprung exercises.
sprung exercises, the safety strap should be attached so that
the angle of the push-through bar is no lower than the 4 o'clock
position. This limits the range of the bar and prevents it from
potentially coming into contact with the user.
Using the 4th side on the PTB along with the safety strap is
highly recommended to prevent injury.
CHAIRS
Figure 6: Safety strap holding the
push-through bar at 4 o'clock. The strap is
Dismount with control.
secured to the PTB and canopy frame, not
the eyebolts. pedals slowly, with control. Don't let the pedal snap back.
Spot users. When a user is standing, sitting or lying on top of
the chair, there is increased risk of falling. Standing exercises,
in particular, can be unstable. Spotting users will make these
Check
exercises safer.
Hourglass spring mounts.
mounts and the mounts do not successfully retain the springs,
replace the fi ber washers (they are reddish-brown in color).
Figure 8: Fiber washer
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning. You can extend the life of upholstery by keeping it
clean and free of dirt, oil and perspiration. After each use, wipe
down the upholstery with a solution of mild soap and water. Then
wipe it down with clean water and dry with a soft towel.
Figure 7: Safety strap holding the
push-through bar at 4 o'clock. The strap is
Disinfecting. Equipment upholstery is coated with BeautyGard®,
secured to the PTB and canopy frame, not
which offers antibacterial protection. If you want additional
the eyebolts.
disinfection, Balanced Body offers Balanced Body Clean
disinfecting solution. Use of any other solution (especially those
containing essential oils) will shorten the life of some equipment
and is not recommended.
For bottom-sprung exercises,
For bottom-
When dismounting the chair, release the
If your chair has hourglass spring
Figure 8. If your chair is a Balanced Body
Split-step Pedal Chair (Combo Chair),
please consider upgrading to the Cactus
Springtree).
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