Cadillac Trapeze Table User Manual
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CAUTION
IMPROPER USE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
TO REDUCE RISK, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
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Before starting any exercise program,
consult a physician.
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Use equipment for intended exercises only.
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Ensure the equipment is properly adjusted for
your size and ability level.
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Stop exercising immediately if you experience chest
pain, feel faint, have difficulty breathing or
experience any discomfort.
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Keep body, clothing and hair free from all moving parts.
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Do not use if equipment appears worn,
broken or damaged.
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Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself.
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Do not allow children to use or be around
equipment without adult supervision.
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For optimal performance, allow at least four to
five feet of clear space on either short end of a
STOTT PILATES Cadillac/Trapeze Table.
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When springs are used on the Cadillac/Trapeze
Table, ensure spring clips are fully closed at both
ends of springs. A spring clip that is only half closed
risks coming undone and detaching with high force.
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When using the push-thru bar with springs from
below, locking spring clips must be used to attach
to the bed frame or uprights, and the safety chain
must be attached.
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When using the push-thru bar, a trained professional
must keep a hand on the bar at all times.
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All springs must be replaced every 24 months or as
needed within that period.
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All spring clips must be replaced every 12 months or
as needed within that period.
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SUPPORT STRAP
When using the support strap, adjust the strap tightly
but comfortably around feet or ankles and make sure
as much of the velcro as possible is pressed together.
FUZZY HANGING STRAPS
Lay strap over upright or horizonal and thread fuzzy
loops through the loop of the strap. Tug to tighten.
To clean: machine wash on gentle cycle, hang to dry.
SPRING CLIPS
Whenever springs are used, ensure spring clips at both
ends are closed completely. If a spring clip is only half
closed, it may come undone and detach with high force.
Replace all spring clips every 12 months or
as needed within that period.
Safety & UsageCONT’D
EXTENSION STRAPS
Attach leg springs to eyehooks on vertically sliding bar
or top frame assembly, then attach extension straps to
springs and attach padded long spine straps. Ensure all
spring clips are completely closed and secure.
LOCKING SPRING CLIPS
CAUTION: When using the push-thru bar with springs
from below, locking spring clips must be used to attach
to the bed frame or uprights.
DO NOT use non-locking spring clips.
SAFETY CHAIN
The safety chain must be attached when using the
push-thru bar with springs from below. Attach safety
chain first from middle eyehook of strut between
uprights to either upper eyehook of push-thru bar.
Ensure spring clips are completely closed and secure.
HANGING FROM HORIZONTALS
Individual horizontal bars are designed to
support a maximum of 200lbs (90kg) to prevent
excessive bowing and possible damage.
PUSH-THRU BAR
SPRINGS FROM BELOW
When using the push-thru bar with springs from below,
attach safety chain first. Adjust length of Safety Chain
as required. Then, attach springs to eyehooks on bed
frame using locking spring clips. Next, attach one or
two springs to eyehooks on lower side of bar, ensuring
spring clips are completely closed and secure.
Spring covers are used on push-thru springs from
below to prevent spring coils from coming into
contact with upholstered bed.
SPRINGS FROM ABOVE
A trained professional must keep a hand on the
push-thru bar for any exercises.
CAUTION: To prevent accidental injury, never put
your face (or another body part) above the push-thru
or roll-down bars while spotting an exercise.