Merrithew STOTT PILATES SPX Manual Del Propietário página 8

Safety & Usage
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CARRIAGE STOPPER
The carriage stopper position determines how close
the carriage slides in toward the wooden standing
platform and dictates the range of motion required
of the body's joints. The hole closest to the wooden
standing platform is referred to as position #1;
the next hole is position #2, etc.
Adjusting the Carriage Stopper
Do not sit on carriage while adjusting.
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Remove all springs from gearbar.
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Insert carriage stopper in one of six positions.
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Be sure carriage stopper is completely
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inserted in the hole and is not loose.
The carriage stopper position should usually be
selected so that when lying supine (on your back),
with heels on the footbar, there is a 90 degree
angle of flexion at the hip joint when the carriage
is against the carriage stopper. If injury, disease or
other limitations restrict flexion at the hips or knees,
adjust the carriage stopper by placing it farther out.
Adjustments can also be made for the exercise
being performed.
The carriage stopper must be inserted in one
NOTE:
of the six positions AT ALL TIMES. Using the Reformer
without the carriage stopper may cause damage to
the gearbar assembly or rollers.
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#1
#2
#3
GEARBAR
The gearbar position determines the amount of initial
tension on the springs. The slot closest to the wooden
standing platform is position #1; the next is position
#2; the next is position #3. Lower position numbers
provide higher spring tension.
Adjusting the Gearbar
Do not sit on carriage while adjusting.
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Remove all springs from gearbar.
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Place gearbar in desired position.
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Ensure gearbar slides fully into slots.
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Ensure concave indentations face toward footbar.
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Position gearbar relative to the carriage to create initial
tension on the springs, i.e. the gearbar should not be
in position #3 if the carriage stopper is in position #1
or #2 as there will not be any spring tension.
SPRINGS
REPLACE ALL SPRINGS EVERY 24 MONTHS.
The number of springs attached to the gearbar
determines the total amount of resistance.
SPX ® Reformers are equipped with four
100%-tension springs, and one 50% spring.
Adjusting Springs
Take care when attaching and detaching springs.
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For safety, place one hand on gearbar.
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Firmly grasp spring (not the ball on the spring)
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and stretch it to hook to or unhook from gearbar.
Ensure ball end rests securely in concave
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indentations of gearbar.