Allegro Tower of Power User manual

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Assembling the Allegro®Tower of Power™
Prior to assembly, check the parts and components received against the following list. If you are missing any parts, contact the
Balanced Body customer service department at 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837) in the U.S. and Canada, or [phone]
(international).
PREPARE YOUR ALLEGRO REFORMER
If you have purchased an Allegro 14” leg set, we strongly
recommend installing the legs before installing the Tower.
Remove all ropes and risers from the Allegro. If your Allegro
was purchased before February 1, 2004, remove the labels and
backing on the sides. You can order a new label free of charge by
calling 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837 in the U.S. and Canada,
or [phone] (international).
PARTS LIST
Part Number Description Qty
618-024 Tower 1
TRP0047 Push-through bar (PTB) 1
GEN9892 T-pin 2
950-234 Tower Bracket, Right 1
950-235 Tower Bracket, Left 1
950-131 Adjustable pulley and knob assembly 2
212-001 5/32” Allen key, long 1
SPR9004 Blue trap spring 2
SPR9002 Yellow trap spring 2
SPR9461 Long spring, purple 2
SPR9006 Long spring, yellow 2
710-010 Roll down bar 1
101-005 Single cotton loops 1 pair
210-023 Safety strap with carabiner 1
DVD8205 Introductory DVD 1
950-236 Tower lower spring mounts 1

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IMPORTANT: READ FIRST
NOTE: If you have an original version of the Allegro with the
angled corner joints (Serial Number less than 36396), follow
these instructions.
a. Using the provided 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen and remove
the six screws (one on each side of the Reformer and 4 on
the head end) that hold the head end of the frame on. If you
have legs installed you will have to remove the leg bolts that
attach to the head end of the frame. Take note of how the
plastic shims between the frame members are oriented and
how they fit.
Head End
b. Install the Tower brackets as described in step number 3
below. Do not tighten the bracket screws.
c. Re-install the head end of your Reformer frame with the
plastic shims and screws removed in step a. The two shorter
bolts go in the sides of the frame and the 4 longer ones go
in from the head end. Get all 6 screws started, then tighten
the screws until they are snug; do not over tighten them. If
you have legs, reinstall those bolts also.
d. Position the Tower brackets so they line up with the edge of
the frame screws on the side of the frame. Then tighten the
Tower bracket screws as described in step 4.
e. Follow the instructions from step 6 until the end.
1. Using the provided 5/32” allen wrench, remove the plastic rail
caps and locking pins at the head end of the Allegro frame.
They will need to go back on the same side, so keep track of
which one goes where and keep the screws with them. See
Figure A.
2. Installing the Tower Mount Brackets:
a. With the provided 5/32” allen wrench, loosen the 6 screws
on each bracket 1-2 turns. Do not remove them, you just
want some free play between the plates. See Figure B.
b. Make sure the brackets are oriented as in Figure B (use the
large grey knobs and screws as reference) and slide them
into the C-channel of the frame.
3. Re-install the plastic rail end caps on the same side you
removed them from. The lanyard and locking pins are no
longer needed so they can be set aside with the risers. See
Figure C.
Figure A
Figure B
Loosen these
screws on both
brackets.

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4. Make sure both brackets are slid all the way up against the
plastic rail caps. Using the provided 5/32” allen wrench,
tighten the 6 screws on both Tower brackets. See Figures C
and D.
5. Install the Tower frame onto the brackets.
a. Orient the Tower frame so that the large threaded holes at
the bottom face away from the carriage.
b. Lift the Tower frame over the brackets and lower it
around them so it rests on the ledge at the bottom of the
brackets. See Figure E.
c. Slide the frame toward the bracket until it is flush.
d. With one arm or an assistant holding the Tower frame
upright and in position, start threading the 4 large knobs
into the Tower frame. You may have to push on the frame
to get it into position with the knob, and if one is giving
you trouble, just move onto the others and come back
to it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Get all four knobs started 3-4 turns
into the Tower frame before tightening any of them. It is
also critical that the Tower is parallel and flush against
the bracket with the knobs. You may have to push/pull/
twist the leg of the Tower to make it line up.
e. Once all four knobs are started tighten them one by one.
6. Install the adjustable pulleys by assembling the components
as shown in Figure F with the pulley on the inside of the
frame. Tighten the knob when the eyebolt is horizontal as
shown in Figure F. Repeat on the other side.
7. Install the lower spring mounts in the head end of the frame
with the long screw and the 5/32” allen wrench. Tighten the
screw with the eyebolt oriented vertically as shown in Figure G.
8. Rethread your ropes through the new riser pulleys.
Figure E
Bracket ledge
Figure F
Spacer
with Pulley
600-011
600-011
600-009
GEN9857
Figure G
Spacer without Pulley
GEN8347 (4”
long screw) for
a new Allegro
GEN9019 (1-1/2”
long screw) for an
older Allegro with
angled corner joints
Figure C
Figure D

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REPOSITION THE T-PIN
For shipping purposes, the
Tower is packaged with the
T-pins installed on the inside of
the Tower frame.
9. The T-pin should be installed
on the outside of the Tower
frame for use. To remove the
T-pin, push the button on the
handle of the pin while
holding the push through bar
(PTB) securely. Pull the pin
free of the PTB and Tower
frame. Reinsert the pin from
the outside of the Tower frame. See Figure H.
INSTALLING MAT CONVERSION
10. Disconnect all carriage springs
11. Move the carriage to the head end of the frame and clear the
ropes out of the way.
12. Place the mat in the open space between the standing
platform and the carriage.
13. Remove the shoulder rests from the carriage (optional).
USING THE PRE-INSTALLED PUSH-THROUGH BAR
(PTB) SAFETY STRAP
Note: Always use the safety strap for bottom-sprung exercises.
Use only with qualified
instructor supervision. The PTB
safety strap is used only for
bottom-sprung exercises. The
photo at right shows the safety
strap correctly positioned to
secure the push through bar.
The strap includes numerous
loops or “contact points”
so that you can adjust the
“stopping point” of the PTB if
it is released during exercise.
Note: Use the Velcro portion of
the safety strap at the top of
the Tower frame to secure the
PTB upright when not in use.
MOVING AND STANDING AN ALLEGRO WITH TOWER
Note: Always exercise caution when moving, lifting, or storing an
Allegro or an Allegro with Tower. Use proper lifting technique to
avoid injury.
TO MOVE:
To move a Reformer with Tower a short distance you may
be able to lift the head end and roll it on the transport
wheels as if you did not have a Tower. Be aware that you
will be lifting the Tower and Reformer so it will be heavier
than the Reformer by itself. The Tower will also be rising
quite high so you will have to be careful if you do not have
high ceilings.
If moving the Reformer and Tower is not possible, remove
the Tower, then move the Reformer.
1. Pull the ropes back through the pulleys on the riser.
2. Loosen the four gray Tower knobs and remove the Tower from
the Reformer frame. If this is too heavy, the springs and push
thru bar can be removed first. If you do not remove the push
thru bar or roll down bar, be aware that they can swing freely.
3. Now with the carriage held in the home position by at least 2
springs, lift the head end of the Reformer to roll.
Note: If you have the extended legs installed and have the
transport wheels at the head end, you can leave the Tower
installed and lift the foot end of the machine to roll it around.
Make sure the carriage is at the head end of the frame before
lifting. You will take up more room as you move around in this
configuration but for some circumstances this is acceptable.
TO STAN D:
4. Remove the Tower frame as explained in the “To Move”
section. The Tower must be removed before standing.
5. It is absolutely critical that the Allegro footbar be set and
locked in the correct position for standing storage. Move and
lock the footbar into the position closest to the foot-end of
the Reformer frame. Raise the footbar to its highest position.
Lift the head-end of the Allegro frame to waist height.
Then raise the frame to vertical. Use your foot to steady the
wheeled end of the frame as you lift to vertical. The vertical
Allegro will come to rest on the footbar and the transport
wheels.
Note: It is absolutely critical that the Allegro footbar be set and
locked in the correct position for standing storage.
Figure H
T-pin after
re-positioning
(on the outside
of the frame)
Figure I