Balanced Body Rialto Reformer User manual

Assembling the Balanced Body®Rialto Reformer™
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PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION PART NO QTY
Red Springs SPR9070 3
Blue Spring SPR7071 1
Green Spring SPR9293 1
Soft Touch Loops (pair) 101-036 1
Ropes (pair) 210-070 1
Carr Extension Stopper 200-211 1
Sitting Box Lite 108-350 1
Riser Tower 620-060 1
Shoulder Rests Kit with Knobs 620-085 1
Foot Strap 101-011 1
Pulley Assembly 620-083 2
Footbar assembly 620-081 1
Black Spacer 620-073 2
Silver Washer GEN9203 2
Shoulder Bolt GEN7541 2
5/16” Allen Wrench GEN9050 1
5/32” Allen Wrench GEN9282 1
INSTALL THE CARRIAGE
1. Turn the carriage over and clean both the wheels and the full
length of the rail surfaces inside the frame. Carefully place the
carriage into the frame with the headrest facing away from
the standing platform end.
ATTACH THE SPRINGS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF
THE CARRIAGE
2. Locate the bracket with five slotted holes beneath the
carriage. Hook the springs onto the slots. The hook should be
facing down. The springs should pass through the loops in the
nylon strap. See Figure A.
INSTALL THE RISER TOWER
3. The riser tower comes with
the pulleys preinstalled.
Guide each end of the riser
tower through the hole in
the legs in the head end
of the reformer. The riser
tower should go through
the legs and stop at the
predetermined height. Lock
the riser tower by tightening
the top set screw in each leg
using the provided 5/32”
allen wrench. See Figure B.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER RESTS
4. Shoulder rests get installed
with a threaded black knob.
Place the shoulder rests into
the notch in the carriage
head end and thread the
black knob. See Figure D.
Note: In order for the
shoulder rests to be
completely secure, the knob
has to be tightly threaded.
Note: The shoulder rests can be installed in two positions. One
position is wider and more comfortable for broad shoulders.
Swap the left and right shoulder rests to change between
standard and wide configurations.
ATTACH THE ROPES
5. To attach the ropes,
first engage at least one
carriage spring to the
springbar to hold the
carriage in place. Unroll
and separate the ropes.
Clip a cotton loop onto the
end of each rope and hang
the loops on the shoulder
rests. Thread the other
end of each rope through
a pulley and back into the
cam cleats on the carriage
to adjust the length. Be
sure to go through the
black eyestraps on both
sides of the cam cleats, as shown in Figure C. Always push the
rope firmly down into the cleats to ensure a good grip.
Fig A
Fig B
Riser tower
stopper
Tighten
this set
screw
Fig D
Fig C
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INSTALL THE FOOTBAR
Installation can be done by
one person, but it is easier and
safer to have one person to
hold each side.
6. Pick up the footbar with the
seam of the footbar cover
away from the carriage pad.
While squeezing the footbar
plungers levers, guide the
footbar over the outside of
the trunnion plates.
7. Align each footbar pin with the same hole in each trunnion
plate. While still supporting the footbar, release the plunger
levers to engage the trunnion plate. Be sure the pins on both
sides are engaged. See Figure E for reference.
8. Pivot the footbar slightly until the large hole at the bottom
of the footbar aligns with the remaining hole in the trunnion
plate. Slide the shoulder bolt with one washer through the
large footbar hole. The black spacer goes through the bolt
and in between the footbar and the trunnion plate. The plastic
side of the spacer should face the footbar. Then screw the
shoulder bolt into the trunnion plate as tightly as possible with
the large Allen wrench (5/16”). Repeat on the other side. See
Figure E for reference.
INSTALL THE SPRINGBAR
9. The springbar comes with
the appropriate hardware
already installed. Install
it into the gears under
the footbar with its hooks
facing up. See Figure F.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean all skin-contact parts after each use, including carriage,
shoulder rests, head rest, and footbar. Use a solution of mild
soap and water. 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 the carriage rides smoothly
and quietly.
Wash hand and foot straps regularly. Place in pillowcase, wash on
gentle cycle, air dry.
If you have any questions on cleaning, please call Balanced Body
Technical Support.
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 within 3 days.
QUESTIONS?
Please call Balanced Body Technical Support at
1-800-PILATES (U.S.) or [phone] (International).
Fig E
Trunnion
Spacer Washer
Plunger
Lever
Shoulder
Bolt
Fig F
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