Balanced Body CenterLine Reformer User manual

Assembling the Balanced Body®
CenterLine™Reformer
The CenterLine Reformer comes with a sitting box and two gondola
poles. If you are missing any of these, please call Balanced Body. The
CenterLine foot plate is available as an optional accessory.
Install the carrIage
Clean all the carriage wheels and the of the tracking rail surfaces of
the frame. Carefully place the carriage into the frame with the headrest
facing away from the footbar.
Install the straps
Place strap handles over shoulder rests. Track the end of leather strap
with the black fabric through the caster (smooth leather side is face up)
as shown in Figure A.
Track the black
end of the strap
through the clip on
the underside of the
carriage and tighten
as shown in Figure B
Repeat on other
side. Proper strap
orientation is shown
in Figure C.
attach the sprIngs to the
undersIde of the carrIage
Attach one spring to each eye-bolt on the
underside of the carriage as shown in Figure
D. The open end of the spring hook should be
facing down.
When springs are not attached to the
springbar they will rest on the flat brace as
shown in Figure E.
Install the sprIngbar
Place the springbar with hooks facing up into the gear block as shown
in Figure F.
A. Foot Plate (optional) B. Footbar C. Carriage D. Sitting Box E. Gondola Poles F. Straps
Figure A: Straps and Carriage Extension Stopper.
Figure B: CenterLine Reformer Straps. Attach straps here on underside of carriage.
Figure C: Proper Strap Orientation.
Figure D: Springs under
carriage
Figure E: Springs at rest
Figure F: Springs and Springbar.
X CarriageSpringbar hooks are facing up
Springbar
in footbar
gear
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carrIage extensIon stopper
Carriage stoppers are
installed in the right
hand carriage rail (if
you are sitting on the
carriage) to limit the
distance the carriage
can travel.
This range limiter is most commonly used for clients who have a limited
range of motion, or to stop the carriage from traveling too far. The
CenterLine also features carriage stopper positions at the footbar end
of the frame, used to change the carriage starting position and spring
resistance. See Figure G
Install the optIonal foot plate
Correct installation
of the foot plate
is very important.
Properly installed,
all BB foot plates
should be vertical
and fully supported
by the footbar.
Loosen the two black knobs located footbar
end of the frame. Place the footbar support
into the slot in the gear block as shown in
Figure H. The footbar should be in the lowest
supported position. Slide the padded foot
plate into the aluminum bracket on the inside
of the frame. Tighten the two black knobs
to secure the foot plate into position. The
Footbar will support the foot plate as shown
(Fig. I)
cleanIng and MaIntenance
Cleaning
Clean all skin-contact parts after each use, including carriage, shoulder and
head rests, and foobar. Use mild soap and water solution, dry thoroughly.
BB upholstery has built-in antimicrobial/antibacterial protection. For
light soiling use a solution of 10% household liquid dish soap with warm
water applied with a soft damp cloth. If necessary a solution of liquid
cleanser and water applied with a soft bristle will also work. For heavier
soiling please call Balanced Body Technical Support. Wheel tracks and
wheels should be cleaned regularly with a cloth to ensure that tracks
smoothly and quietly.
Wash hand and foot straps regularly. Place in pillowcase, wash on gentle
cycle, air dry.
Again, if you have any questions on cleaning please call Balanced Body
Technical Support.
Replace straps, springs, ropes and upholstery parts as needed.
Lubrication and adjustment
Periodically lubricate pulleys with silicone spray. Be careful of overspray.
Never use “wet” lubricants like WD40 or oil.
In case of freight damage
If there is freight damage, make certain you keep all packaging material.
Please call Balanced Body immediately.
InstallIng the shoulder rests on the
centerlIne™ reforMer
NOTE: Due to shipping constraints, the shoulder rests on the CenterLine
Reformer come uninstalled. To install them please use the provided
hardware package. You will also need a 7/16” wrench.
»Slide shoulders into brackets on carriage.
»Install black Allen bolts through the holes in brackets.
»Install the locking nuts on underside of carriage using the included
5/32” Allen key.
»Use the Allen key to hold the black bolts in place and tighten locking
nuts with the 7/16 wrench.
QuestIons?
Please call Balanced Body Technical Support at 1-800-PILATES (U.S.) or
[phone] (International).
Figure G: Straps and Carriage Extension Stopper.
Figure H: Footbar and Footplate.
Place footbar
support here
Figure I: Proper Footbar
Position.
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