Commercial StretchTrainer
Assembly Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Precor StretchTrainer™. You have made an excellent choice in reducing your daily stress, enhancing muscle elasticity and flexibility, diminishing the risk of injury, and increasing body awareness and relaxation. The StretchTrainer puts the emphasis on flexibility, and like all Precor products, it is manufactured to the highest quality standards.
The StretchTrainer makes it easy to incorporate stretching into your daily routine. There is no getting up and down off the floor or dealing with awkward balancing rituals. The StretchTrainer uses alignment, traction, and precisely engineered angles to place your body in its most advantageous position for stretching and flexibility training. The patented StretchTrainer design locks in your legs and pelvis as the seat pivots back. This stabilizes your back so that the weight of your body helps achieve an optimal stretch. No other stretching device puts your body in such an ideal position.
This guide provides important safety and assembly instructions. An instructional placard, attached to the StretchTrainer, illustrates several stretching techniques.
When using exercise equipment, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
zRead all instructions before using the StretchTrainer. These instructions are written to educate club personnel, patrons, and other users in the proper use of the equipment.
zDo not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near the StretchTrainer. Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit.
zDo not use the StretchTrainer outdoors.
zDo not modify the StretchTrainer or any of its parts. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor, as such attachments may cause injuries. You should not attempt to service the StretchTrainer yourself.
zAssemble and operate the StretchTrainer on a solid, level surface. Make sure that the unit is installed with enough free space for safe operation. As a general rule, allow about a 4-foot (1 meter) circle of space from the user’s center.
zMake sure that users, trainers, club personnel, and maintenance technicians understand how to use the StretchTrainer, comply with the important safety instructions, read the safety information for users, and can recognize potential problems, such as a cracked weld or worn wrist strap.
zBefore using the StretchTrainer, examine it thoroughly. Make sure that all fasteners are securely tightened and the instructional placard is attached to the unit. Inspect the wrist straps for wear. Replace them if they are frayed, worn, or missing.
zIf you determine that the StretchTrainer needs service, move the equipment away from the exercising area. Place an OUT OF SERVICE sign on it and make sure all patrons and users know that they must not use the StretchTrainer.
zThe StretchTrainer is accompanied by a Precor Limited Warranty. To retain this limited warranty, keep your receipt, mail the warranty registration card, and follow the assembly and usage instructions. To review the limited warranty, refer to the back cover.
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Safety Information for Users |
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To familiarize yourself with the StretchTrainer and |
Diagram 1 |
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basic stretching techniques, review the instructional |
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placard and the following safety information. |
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z Before beginning any fitness program, see your |
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physician for a complete physical examination. |
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z If you do not understand how to operate the |
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equipment, ask someone from the club such as |
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a trainer to demonstrate how to use it and explain |
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the safety information. |
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z Before using the StretchTrainer, always check for |
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loose, worn, or frayed parts. If you spot a potential |
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problem, do not use the StretchTrainer. If it is a |
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club unit, inform the club immediately. |
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z Wear comfortable exercise clothing and soft-soled |
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shoes for your workout and avoid loose clothing. |
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Tie long hair back. |
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z Always hold the handlebars while stretching. Do |
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not attempt a stretch using only the wrist straps. |
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z Use the wrist straps at all times while on the |
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StretchTrainer. The wrist straps may help reduce |
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the risk of injury by decreasing the chance of over |
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stretching or falling should you lose your grip on |
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the handlebar. Refer to Diagram 1. |
A club owner, facility manager, or trainer can help |
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z Do not over stretch, force a stretch, or bounce |
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StretchTrainer. For information about product |
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z Do not overexert yourself or try to do all the |
www.precor.com. Should you need more informa- |
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stretches shown on the instructional placard the |
tion regarding customer support numbers or a list |
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first time you use the StretchTrainer. Start your |
of Precor authorized service centers, visit the |
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stretching routine slowly and conservatively. With |
Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/contact. |
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practice and increased flexibility, you can add |
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more stretches and repetitions to your routine. |
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zWhen you have completed your stretching routine, verify that the seat is returned to the forward position.
zDo not rock the equipment. Do not stand on the handlebars, instructional placard, or the padded seat.
zDo not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.
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The StretchTrainer comes equipped with everything you need to assemble it. Refer to Diagram 2. It is shipped in the following pieces:
zSeat assembly (padded seat, knee pad, bolts and washers)
zbase rails (2)
zhandlebar (includes wrist straps)
zinstructional placard
•assembly kit
3mm and 6mm hex keys Two E-rings
Two foot rests
Two rear level adjustors (for the base rails) Seat bumper
Axle
Alignment bracket
Several fasteners (bolts, washers, and nuts)
zliterature kit - not shown in Diagram 2 (includes the assembly instructions and warranty card)
Carefully unpack the pieces and lay them on the floor near the location where you plan to use it. If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the StretchTrainer or use the Precor web site at www.precor.com to find the dealer nearest you.
To assist you in the assembly of the StretchTrainer, refer to Diagram 2 while performing the following steps.
Important: Assemble and operate the StretchTrainer on a solid, level surface. Also, have rags or paper towels available to set the fasteners on during assembly. Be aware that the lubrication on the fasteners can stain carpeting and clothing.
Extra tools needed: A small crescent (or open-end) wrench and needle-nose pliers.
1.Ask for assistance in assembling the StretchTrainer. Putting the seat assembly together and positioning it and the handlebars over the base rails is a difficult procedure for one person. Fully assembled, the StretchTrainer weighs over 60 pounds.
2.Set the base rails on the floor. Ask for an assistant to hold the upright supports together while you align and secure the base rails.
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Diagram 2 |
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StretchTrainer parts. |
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Instructional placard |
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Handlebar |
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Wrist |
Seat frame |
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straps |
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Knee pad |
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Foot rest |
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Seat bracket |
Alignment bracket |
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Base rails |
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Rear level adjustor |
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