Important: Do not modify the equipment or any of its parts, or permanently remove any part from the equipment. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor, as such attachments might cause injuries. You should not attempt to service the StretchTrainer ...
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer Assemble and operate the StretchTrainer on a solid, level surface. Make sure that the unit is installed with enough free space for safe operation. As a general rule, allow about a 4-foot (1 meter) circle of space from the user’s center.
Table of Contents Edition Information ..............1 Trademark Note ..................1 Intellectual Property Notice ..............1 Important Safety Instructions ........... 3 Safety Information for Users ............. 7 Assembling the StretchTrainer ..........9 Unpacking the StretchTrainer ............9 Obtaining Service ................10 Assembling the StretchTrainer ............
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Chapter Safety Information for Users Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination from your physician. When using exercise equipment, you should always take basic precautions, including the following: If you do not understand how to operate a piece of ...
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer Use the wrist straps at all times while on the StretchTrainer. The wrist straps reduce the risk of injury by decreasing the chance of overstretching or falling if you lose your grip on the handlebar. Figure 1: Proper placement of wrist straps Do not overstretch, force a stretch, or bounce during a ...
If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the StretchTrainer or use the Precor web site at www.precor.com to find the dealer nearest you. Important: Be aware that the lubrication on the fasteners can stain carpeting and clothing.
Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.
Assembling the StretchTrainer Assembling the StretchTrainer CAUTION: At least two people are required to position the parts of this equipment successfully. Do not attempt to assemble the equipment by yourself. Fully assembled, the StretchTrainer weighs over 60 pounds. Proper alignment and adjustment of the equipment is critical. When you install fasteners, leave room for adjustments.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer 3. Attach the seat bracket on the underside of the rails using the hardware removed from the base rails. Secure the seat bracket using the two bolts and two flat washers removed in step 1. Partially tighten the bolts. Figure 4: Position of bolts on underside of base rails 4.
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Assembling the StretchTrainer Assembling the Seat Frame and Pads Put the seat frame assembly (seat frame, padded seat, seat bumper, and knee pad) together before you attach it to the base rails. To attach the padded seat: Remove the four bolts and four flat washers from the underside of the padded seat.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer To attach the knee pad: Remove the four bolts and four flat washers from the underside of the knee pad. 2. Align the holes on the bottom of the knee pad with the mounting holes in the crossbar. Figure 7: Knee pad attachment to crossbar 3.
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Assembling the StretchTrainer To attach the axle: Position the seat frame between the seat bracket and align the axle mounting hole. Slide the axle half way through the bracket and seat frame. Figure 9: Axle placement 2. Slide a foot rest onto one end of the axle. 3.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer 4. Slide a foot rest onto the other side of the axle and repeat step 3. 5. After the foot rests are securely fastened to the axle, check that the axle is centered through the seat frame. Then tighten the two small set screws that hold the axle in position using a 3mm hex wrench.
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Assembling the StretchTrainer 2. Fully tighten all seat bracket bolts. Important: Do not overtighten the bolts. Doing so may compress or crack the plastic alignment bracket. 3. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive tape on the placard mount. Figure 13: Adhesive tape removal 4.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer 6. Slide the other level adjuster onto the opposite base rail. 7. Carefully lower the equipment onto the floor. Avoid pinching your fingers. Important: If the equipment is placed on a slightly, uneven surface, rotating the rear level adjusters can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces.
Chapter Using Your StretchTrainer Stretching is an important component in a proper warm up and cool down at the start and end of each workout. Refer to this section to learn more about muscle groups and how to use the StretchTrainer to help you achieve your workout goals.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer The numerical callouts on the following figure correspond to the eight stretches on the instructional placard. Figure 16: Targeted muscles Table 1. Targeted muscle group names Number Muscle Group Number Muscle Group Lower Back Inner Thighs, Groin Hamstrings Upper Back Gluteals, Hips...
Using Your StretchTrainer Guidelines for Stretching Two popular types of stretching include static and active stretching. Static stretching helps to restore muscle imbalances, increase range of motion and release tension in the body. In contrast, active stretching prepares the muscles for a workout by gently engaging muscle groups as you move through a path of motion.
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Inspect pads for cracks in the upholstery, broken and loose stitching, loose staples, and loose mounting bolts. Replace pads as needed (refer to Obtaining Service to purchase new pads). Important: Do not reupholster pads or use pads not approved by Precor.
You can order new fasteners from Customer Support. For additional information, refer to. Important: Fastener quality and specifications vary considerably. Replace only with the Precor approved fastener specifically engineered for the precise application. Failure to do so will void the Precor Limited Warranty.
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StretchTrainer OAG 38875-112 rev B, en Precor Incorporated August 2014 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002...
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