Merrithew Health & Fitness The Cross-Bow User manual

Please review this important assembly, safety and warranty information about your
new Merrithew Health & Fitness™Cross-Bow™and keep it handy for future reference.
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Cross-Bow™

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User Guidelines
Care and caution must be taken as there are some
inherent dangers when using any exercise equipment
– especially when spring resistance is involved.
FOR INEXPERIENCED OR FIRST-TIME USERS,
THE CROSS-BOW SHOULD BE USED UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL.
This manual includes general guidelines for setup
and usage. To get the most out of your Cross-Bow,
Merrithew Health & Fitness offers a full range of
instructional DVDs and manuals. Personalized training
is offered through our Licensed and Corporate Training
Centers. Visit merrithew.com for more information.
For questions or technical assistance,
email [email protected]
Care & Cleaning
Wipe handles with a mixture of water and tea tree oil,
a natural disinfectant. Add 1tsp of tea tree oil to a 1L or 1qt
spray bottle of water. A mixture of mild soap and water may
be used to remove more persistent dirt. Ensure cleaner does
not leave an oily residue, or make surfaces slippery.
IMPORTANT!
This manual contains important assembly, safety and warranty
information. Read the manual carefully before using your new
Cross-Bow™and keep the manual handy for future reference.
UNSAFE OR IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY
FAILING TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS
AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
It is impossible to predict every situation and condition that
can occur while using the Cross-Bow. Merrithew Health & Fitness™
makes no representation about the safe use of the Cross-Bow
under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of
any exercise equipment which cannot be predicted or avoided,
and you assume the responsibility for that risk.
Merrithew Health & Fitness recommends cautious assembly and
usage and wishes you many hours of safe and effective exercise.
Like any mechanical device, Pilates equipment and its components
are subject to wear and stress.
Proper maintenance and timely replacement of your
equipment or component parts is your responsibility
as it helps reduce the risk of injury. Conduct a regular
inspection of the following:
Weekly
wEnsure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened.
Monthly
wCheck wear on stud knob and pop-up pin and
replace as necessary.
FAILURE TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED SAFETY CHECKS, OR USING
THE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, BROKEN OR WORN
PARTS, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
CAUTION
IMPROPER USE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT MAYCAUSE SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY. TO REDUCE RISK, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
wBefore starting any exercise program, consult a physician.
wBefore using the equipment, read and follow instructions
in this Manual and obtain thorough instruction from
a qualified trainer.
wUse equipment for intended exercises only.
wEnsure the equipment is properly adjusted for your
size and ability level.
wStop exercising immediately if you experience chest pain,
feel faint, have difficulty breathing or experience
any discomfort.
wDo not use if equipment appears worn, broken or damaged.
wDo not allow children to use or be around equipment
without adult supervision.
Safety Instructions
WARNING: As with any athletic activity, the use of exercise
equipment involves risk of injury, damage and / or death.
By choosing to use Merrithew Health & Fitness equipment,
you and /or your clients / patients assume responsibility for
that risk, not the people who sold you the equipment,
distribute it and / or manufacture it.
To prevent unsafe or improper use of Merrithew Health & Fitness
equipment, please read all assembly and safety information
thoroughly and follow the directions carefully. Contact the
manufacturer if you have any questions or concerns. Please also
ensure that you and your clients /patients have received
proper instruction regarding the correct and safe use of
Merrithew Health & Fitness equipment.
Mechanical Safety Check

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1 Cross-Bow Handle
2 Predrilled Adjustment Holes
3 Stub Knob
4 Pop-up Pin
5 Cross-Bow Frame
6 Jumpboard Frame
7 Wooden Standing Platform
8 Footbar
9 Wooden Standing Platform Receptacle
10 ½" Star Knob
11 Swing Arm
12 Easy-roll Wheel
13 Footbar Adjustment Cradle
Part Identification for the Cross-Bow™
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3
5
6
7
8
10
12
13
11
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4
1
REQUIRED TOOLS:
one 7/16” (11mm)
open-end wrench
combination wrench
Hardware Identification
QTY
14 Hex Bolt (21/4" / 57mm) 4
15 Washer (1/4" / 6mm) 4

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Height Adjustment
The Cross-Bow handle [1] comes with pre-drilled holes [2]
to adjust height to accommodate user needs.
1Loosen the stud knob [3].
2Loosen (unscrew) and pull out the pop-up pin [4].
3Adjust handles [1] to the desired height.
4Release and insert pop-up pin [4] to ensure it has engaged
fully into one of the pre-drilled holes.
5Tighten pop-up pin [4].
6Tighten the stud knob to secure [3].
2Place the Jumpboard, vinyl side down on a smooth flat surface.
4Place the Cross-Bow as shown aligning the bolt holes.
5Attach Cross-Bow with the new bolts and washers [14, 15]
provided. Tighten using the adjustable or 7/16" open wrench.
Confirm all hex bolts [14] are tightly secured and check
regularly as instructed in the “Mechanical Safety Check”.
Assembly
1Insert Cross-Bow [1] handle into Cross-Bow™(receptacles)
frame [5]. Ensure the pop-up pin [4] and stud knob [3] are
loosened (unscrewed) before attempting to pull out.
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4
3
5
15
14
6
1
3Remove the 4 hex bolts from the Jumpboard frame [6] with
an adjustable or 7/16" open wrench. It is recommended to
keep the original bolts.
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3
4

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Installation
1Lower the footbar [8] by adjusting the swing arm [11] of the
Reformer to cradle position #4 [12].
2Slide the rods of the Jumpboard Frame [6] (with Cross-Bow
attached) completely into the receptacles [9] in the wooden
standing platform.
3Tighten both star knobs [10] to ensure the Jumpboard is
securely in place.
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11
6
9
10
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Warranty
MERRITHEW HEALTH & FITNESS
THE CROSS-BOW™
Merrithew Health & Fitness™warrants that this equipment is free of
manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials, subject to the terms
below. This warranty becomes effective at the invoice date of the original
purchase. Parts repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty will
be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
This warranty applies to equipment only:
wwhile it remains in the possession of the original purchaser and
proof of purchase is demonstrated
wif claims are made within the warranty period
wif upgrades are made as required by Merrithew Health & Fitness
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE NULL AND VOID SHOULD:
wthe equipment is used for any other purpose other than as intended
wall safety and usage guidelines are not followed as specified
wthe equipment failure is a result of improper maintenance
w
the equipment has been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper
service, or any modification not authorized by
Merrithew Health & Fitness
This warranty does not cover damage to the finish of any
Merrithew Health & Fitness equipment, or shipping charges, customs
clearance fees (if applicable) or any costs incurred in installing repaired
or replacement parts shipped under the provisions of this warranty.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Merrithew Health & Fitness will, at its option, repair or replace any
of the parts listed below, provided that the part(s) fail due to a defect
in workmanship or materials:
wComponents of the frame and related welding
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Merrithew Health & Fitness will, at its option, repair or replace all other
components that fail for any reason, provided such failure is reported to
Merrithew Health & Fitness within a period of one year from the invoice
date of the original purchase.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under
the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues,
Merrithew Health & Fitness will not be responsible for any consequential
or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited
warranty or any applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage
resulting from acts of nature, improper care and maintenance, accident,
alteration, replacement of parts by anyone other than Merrithew Health
& Fitness, misuse, transportation, abuse, hostile environments (inclement
weather, acts of nature), improper installation or installation not in
accordance with local codes or printed instructions.
This limited warranty is the sole express warranty given by Merrithew Health
& Fitness. No product performance, specification or description wherever
appearing is warranted by Merrithew Health & Fitness except to the extent
set forth in this limited warranty. Any implied warranty protection arising
under the laws of any state, provinceor territory including implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, oruse, is hereby
limited in duration to the duration of this limited warranty.
Neither distributors, dealers, web resellers, nor the retailers selling
this product have any authority to make any additional warranties or
to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated
above. The maximum liability of Merrithew Health & Fitness, in any
event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by
the original purchaser.

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