Balanced Body Pilates IQ Reformer Manual

Pilates IQ® Reformer Set-Up
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NOTE: Prior to assembly, check the parts and components you
received against the following list. If you are missing any parts,
please contact the Balanced Body customer service department
at 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837)
PARTS LIST
Description Part No. Qty
Frame and Carriage
Assembled IQ Reformer frame and
carriage, with five (5) springs pre-attached
1
Frame handle 219-050 1
1/4”-20 Socket head cap screws 203-002 2
Ropes (pair) 210-026 1
Loops (pair) 101-005 1
Footbar 950-124 1
Riser and Pulley 950-126 2
6-32 by 3/8” Allen cap screw 203-001 2
#6 Fender washer, Black 201-040 2
IQ knob 602-011 2
IQ with Library wheels
Brackets with casters 702-005 1
IQ with Wheelbarrow wheels
Brackets, wheels, and furniture glide kit 702-006 1
Included Tools
1 5⁄64” Allen wrench
1 3⁄16” Allen wrench
1 5⁄32” Allen wrench
PHOTO NOTICE
The photos in this document show the IQ with wheelbarrow
wheels in some and library wheels in others. Unless specifically
noted, these pictures do not affect the installation procedure
regardless of which wheel set you have.
INSTALLING THE FOOTBAR KNOBS
1. Place a knob over one of the knob posts, making sure that the
flat areas of the hole in the knob line up with the flats on the
end of the post. See Figure A.
Figure A
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2. Slide a washer over a 6-32 screw and thread it into the hole
in the end of the knob post to secure the knob in place. See
Figure B.
3. Tighten with the 5/64” Allen wrench, and repeat on the other
side.
ATTACHING THE FRAME HANDLE
1. Insert the two large socket caps screws through the holes in
the handle and into the head-end of the frame. as shown (see
Figure C). Use the 3⁄16” Allen wrench to tighten the screws.
RAISING AND LOWERING THE SHOULDER RESTS
The IQ shoulder rests have two
positions: “in use” for exercising,
and “storage”.
1. For the “in use” position
remove the shoulder rest
locking pin. See Figure D.
Note: There is only one pin,
not one for each shoulder.
2. Rotate the shoulder rests up
from their storage position.
3. Slide them to the side and
under the metal tab. See
figures E and F.
4. Insert the shoulder rest locking pin.
5. To move them back into the storage position. Remove the
shoulder rest locking pin. Grasp the shoulder rests and slide
them to the side, out from under the metal tabs, and rotate
them back down into their storage position.
EXTENDING THE FRAME
1. Flip the frame lock levers on both sides of the frame open to
disengage the locks.
Figure B
Fender washer and screw
Figure C
Figure D
Locking pin
Figure E
Push here and
then slide the
bracket under
the metal tab.
(see Fig F)
Metal tab
Figure F
Re-install the
locking pin
Figure G
Closed (Locked) Opened (Unlocked)
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2. Move the shoulder rests into the “In Use” position.
3. Pull the head end of the frame away from the headrest until it
is fully extended. Pull from center of the frame. You may need
to hold the carriage in place at the same time with your other
hand.
4. After fully extending the frame, flip the frame lock levers
closed to re-engage the frame locks on both sides of frame.
SHORTENING THE FRAME
1. To shorten the frame, flip the frame locks on both sides of the
frame open and push the head end of the frame toward the
head rest. Make sure the ropes and loops are out of the way.
2. Once the frame is fully collapsed, flip the frame lock levers
closed again to lock in place.
INSTALLING THE RISERS
1. Remove the locking pins from the frame. See figure H.
2. Insert the riser into the hole, angled out to the side as shown
in Figure I.
3. Re-insert the riser locking pin through the frame and the
risers.
THREADING THE ROPES
1. With the frame extended attach springs so the carriage is
held in the home position.
2. Connect the ropes to the cotton loops and place the loops
over the shoulder rests.
3. Pass the rope through the riser pulley and back to the
carriage. Refer to figure M for proper rope orientation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The rope must pass through the silver rope loop, then the cam
cleat, and finally the other silver rope loop. See Fig J.
To lengthen the rope, lift it out of the cam cleat, adjust to desired
length, and then push rope back into the cam cleat. To shorten
the rope, simply pull on the free end of the rope.
INSTALLING THE WHEELS
To install either wheel set make sure the IQ is on the ground
and right side up. You may need to prop the frame up with the
packaging foam to give yourself easier access.
IQ with Wheelbarrow Wheels (702-000)
1. Use the 5⁄32” Allen key to unscrew the two bolts next to the
footbar knobs on either side of the frame.
2. Place the bracket on the frame with the wheels facing inward
and the footstrap hole facng up. See Figure K.
3. Re-insert and tighten the bolts. Repeat on the other side.
Figure H Figure I
Figure J
Silver rope loops
Cam cleat
Figure K
Install using the screws
Footstrap hole
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IQs with Library Wheels (702-019)
1. Using the 5/32” Allen key, remove the screws at the foot end
of the frame corresponding to the smaller holes in the library
wheel bracket. See figure L. Note: The bracket on the other
side uses the opposite screws.
2. Install the bracket, replace
all screws and tighten.
See Figure M. Repeat on
the other side.
INSTALLING AND
ADJUSTING THE
FOOTBAR
1. The IQ footbar can be
adjusted to four positions.
Two positions are created by
installing the footbar in one
of two sets of holes and
another two by reversing
the footbar
(See Figure N).
Note: If you find the footbar knobs difficult to pull out, wiggle
the footbar as you pull.
2. To install the footbar, pull one of the footbar knobs away from
the frame and rotate it 90 degrees and release it. Now it is
locked in the OUT position. Repeat on the other footbar knob
on the other side of the frame.
3. Insert the footbar into the desired holes, facing toward or
away from the carriage, to achieve your desired footbar
position.
MAKE SURE THE FOOTBAR DROPS IN LEVEL AND
EVENLY SO THAT BOTH SIDES GO TO THE BOTTOM OF
THE HOLE. YOU MAY HAVE TO PUSH IT DOWN INTO
THE HOLES.
4. Now turn the footbar knobs either way, until they
automatically lock into place.
5. Grasp the footbar and push and pull it to make sure it is
firmly locked into position.
6. If the knob is correctly locked, it should only stick out slightly
further than it did when it was fully retracted.
Figure N
Figure L
Remove these two screws
Figure M
Footstrap hole
Figure O
The knob is locked
in the OUT position
Figure P
The knob is in the
LOCKED position
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ADJUSTING THE HEADREST
The IQ headrest has three positions: high, low and down.
1. To adjust the headrest, grasp the headrest and lift.
2. Position the elevation block to desired height. See Figure Q.
MOVING, STANDING AND STORING THE IQ
The IQ can be stored upright to conserve floor space, or flat to
keep under a bed depending on the wheels installed. Always
exercise caution when moving, lifting or storing the IQ. Use
proper lifting technique to avoid injury.
TO MOVE THE IQ
For IQs with wheelbarrow wheels:
a. Make sure the frame is locked into the extended position.
b. Connect all of the carriage springs to keep the carriage in the
home position
c. Lift the head end of the frame to a comfortable height
(usually around waist height or a little higher), and now you
can roll the IQ.
For IQs with Library Wheels follow the ‘Standing’ Instructions in
the next section.
TO STAND THE IQ UPRIGHT
1. Make sure the frame is locked in the shortened (storage)
position, and all springs are connected.
2. Lock the footbar into the holes closest to the carriage frame,
and pointing away from the carriage.
SAFETY WARNING: If the footbar is not in the correct position
the Reformer may fall.
3. Remove the risers and place
them into their storage
positions in the sides fo the
head end of the frame. See
Figure R (Optional).
4. Lift the head-end to waist
height, and then raise the
frame to vertical. Use your
foot to steady the foot end
of the frame. If you have
wheelbarrow wheels, the
footbar will rest on the floor
to support the IQ. See Fig S.
5. If you have library wheels,
you can now roll your IQ into
the closet or wherever you
wish to store it. See Figure T.
Figure R
Figure Q
Elevation Block
Figure S
Figure T
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