Merrithew Health & Fitness Vinyasa Triangle User manual

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

Vinyasa Triangle™Owner’s Manual
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User Guidelines
This manual includes general guidelines for setup
and usage. To get the most out of your Vinyasa Triangle,
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 vinyl surfaces 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
Vinyasa Triangle 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 Vinyasa Triangle. Merrithew Health
& Fitness™makes no representation about the safe use of the
Vinyasa Triangle 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.
FAILURE TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED SAFETY CHECKS, OR USING
THE MACHINE 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 Cushioned Covering 3 Padded Handle 5 Inner Short Support Rod (3" / 7.6 cm)
2 Vinyasa Block 4 Outer Long Support Rod (53/4" / 14.6cm)
Part Identification for the Vinyasa Triangle™
Hardware Identification
QTY
6 Washer 4
6
5
4
1
2
3

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Shoulder Rest Position
(Reformers with removable shoulder rests only)
ASSEMBLY
To place your Vinyasa Triangle in the shoulder rest position,
attach the inside short support rods [5] using the washers [6]
provided and by turning clockwise.
INSTALLATION
1Remove shoulder rests.
2Slide the support rods of the Vinyasa Triangle completely
into the shoulder rest receptacles.
3Ensure the Vinyasa Triangle is inserted fully into the shoulder
rest receptacles. Tighten or loosen the rods as needed to
align with the receptacles.
Wooden Standing
Platform Position
ASSEMBLY
To place your Vinyasa Triangle in the Wooden Standing Platform
position, attach the outside long support rods [4] using the
washers [6] provided and by turning clockwise.
INSTALLATION
1Adjust the swing arms to cradle position #4 to lower
the footbar.
2Slide the support rods of the Vinyasa Triangle completely
into the receptacles in the wooden standing platform.
3Ensure the Vinyasa Triangle is inserted fully into the
wooden standing platform receptacles. Tighten or loosen
the rods as needed to align with the receptacles.

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PADDED PLATFORM EXTENDER
Provides a raised padded surface for sitting or standing
exercises on the Reformer and extends the wooden standing
platform on Reformers. Useful to provide additional height
with Stability Chair™, Ladder Barrel and Cadillac.
Related Products
JUMPBOARD
Often used for plyometric training. The wide platform and firm,
padded jumping surface allows for biomechanically sound foot
placement for both plyometric and aerobic exercise.

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Warranty
MERRITHEW HEALTH & FITNESS
VINYASA TRIANGLE
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 the Vinyasa Triangle 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 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 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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