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Pilatech Spring Unit “Home” and “PRO”
Assembly and Maintenance Manual
Introduction
Pilatech: the excellence in Pilates Equipment
• PilatechequipmentisthebestyoucanndtopracticethePilatesmethodinyourStudio
• Thematerialsusedarethebestavailabletoensuretherequiredsturdinessandtoensuremechanicalefciency.
• ThebestofItaliancraftsmanshipcombinedwiththebeautyofwoodhelpcreateanaestheticallyverypleasingproduct.
• Thecomponentsareeasilyassembledanddisassembledtomakethemeasiertotransport.
• Themaintenanceandcarerequiredarekepttoaminimumbythematerialsselectedandthemechanicalsolutionsused.
• Ergonomics:theworkoutsurfaceshavebeendesigned,shapedandpositionedtoensurethecorrectpostureforeveryexercise.
• Maximumattentionhasbeenpaidtothelatesthealthandsafetystandards.TheTÜV-GScerticationprovidesthebestassurancefor
yoursafety.
• Widerangeofcolorsforthewoodenframeandtheupholstery.
• Themetalusedforthedifferentpartsoftheproducthasbeenselectedforspecicrequirements:aluminumforitssturdinessandlight
weight,stainlesssteelforitsbeautyandlonglife,specialhighlyresistantsteelstomaintainthemechanicalefciencyandwithstand
thewearcausedofintensiveuse.
This product datasheet complies with the requirements of law No. 126 of the 10 April 1991 “Consumer’s information Standards”
and with law decree No. 101 of 8 February 1997 “Enforcement standards”
All the Pilatech line product datasheets can be viewed and downloaded from our site www.pilatech.com
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Pilatech Spring Unit “Home” and “PRO”
• The Spring Unit Home and Spring Unit PRO are pieces of equipment that allow users to perform a wide range of exercises originally
designedfortheCadillac.
• Theycanbeusedtoexerciseonamatontheoor,standinguporsittingonaball.
• Theyareinterestingspace-saving,stableandsafesolutions.
• Theyconsistofawoodenpanelxedtoawalloracolumn,withametalrailwithmovingsliders,providedtoattachthe
springs supplied:
withasimpleactionthepositioncanbechangedinordertoadjusttheheightoftheanchorbartotheexercisetobe
performed.
• The Spring Unit PRO 210 cm,designedforprofessionaluse,isttedwithananchorbarinthebottomsectionneartheoor,
provided to insert a poletoholdontowithyourhands.Thetopsectionisttedwithadditionalhooksprovidedtoattachthe
accessoriesthatcanbeusedwiththispieceofequipment.
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• This device allows it to be used as the “ped-o- pull”,anothersmallpieceofequipmentdesignedbyJ.Pilates.
• The SpringUnitHome, on the other hand, is designed for the professional market, and features a more basic structure, 150cm high
andhasnoanchorbarsorpole.
• Itcanbeanchoredtoawalloracolumn,likethePRO,butcanalsobeanchoredtoadoor,byusingthefabrictapessupplied.Once
completedtheexercises,iscanquicklybetakenapart,storedinawardrobeorunderthebed.
• Both pieces of equipment are supplied as standard with a pair of Super-Light springs with 4 bronze snap-hooks and one pair of
Stirrupstraps,usedashandlesoranklestrap.
• OtheraccessoriestypicaloftheCadillaccanalsobeused:differenttypesofspringsandhandles,aswellastheRollingBackbar.
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Pilatech Spring Unit HOME Pilatech Spring Unit PRO
Components
1 Wall panel
2 Metal rail
3 Runner (for spring attachment)
4 Bronze snap-hooks
5 Super-Light springs
6 Stirrup straps
7 High hooks (Only PRO)
8 Pole mountings (Only PRO)
9 Pole (Only PRO)
10 Tapexingeyelets
11 Fixing holes with rawl plugs
AllPilatechpiecesofequipmentareindividuallypre-assembled
and the functional and aesthetic features are thoroughly checked
inordertomaintaintheexcellencewehaveachievedoverthe
years.
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Warning!
Beforeinstallingthepieceofequipment,thefollowingchecksmustbemade:
• Checkthespacewherethepieceofequipmentwillbeused:thewalltobeusedtoxthepieceoequipmenttomustbesolidand
abletowithstanditsweight.
• Ifnot,theSpringUnitcouldbecomedetachedandbecomeahazard.
• The piece of equipment must be used or, when not in use, must be stored in a room where humidity and/or temperature do not
changegreatly(suchasoutdoors,nearsourcesofheatsucharadiatorsetc.)topreventdamagingitsframeandnegativelyaffectits
functionalityandsafety.
• Check the sizes: the wall must be large enough and the position of installation must allow users to fully stretch their limbs when
carryingouttheirexerciseswithoutbumpingintowallsorobjectslocatednearby.
(See“EnclosureB”).
• Make sure that the area where the piece of equipment will be positioned is always monitored by the owner or by the person in charge
ofmanagingthepremises.
• Thispieceofequipmentmustbeusedonlyonpremiseswhereitsaccessisconstantlymonitoredbytheowner.
• Furthermore,thepieceofequipmentmustneverbeaccessedbychildrenorpeoplewhoarenotqualiedorauthorisedtodoso.
• It is the owner’s responsibility to warn users that any exercising apparatus can be potentially dangerous when used without the guide
ofaqualiedtrainer,whowillbeabletorecommendsuitableexercisesandthereforepreventanyinjuries.
• The maximum load shown on the piece of equipment must never be exceeded and any strenuous exercises must only be performed
inthecorrectmanner.
• APilatescertiedtraineristheonlyqualiedpersonabletoshowusershowtopracticethePilatesmethodintotalsafety.
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TÜV-GSQualitätszertizierung
EN20957-1/957-2,ClassSCType2
Accuracy class C – Usage Class S
Certication
TÜV Rheinland Italia istheItalianbranchofTÜVRheinlandGroup,theworldleaderinassessmentandinspectionofproducts
and management systems.
Tobecertied,aproducthastobesuccessfullytestedandapprovedbyacompanyspecializedincertifyingproductsafetyandquality.
TheTÜVRheinlandGroupissuesacerticatebasedonthetestresults.
Itcertiestheproductfeaturesandsetsouttheregulationstobecompliedwithwhencarryingoutthetests.
Thecerticationcanbeveryhelpfultocustomerswhenmakingtheirpurchasedecision.
These decisions will no longer be based only on the information provided by the manufacturer, but also on the professional opinion of
independentandunbiasedexperts.
Firstofall,theTÜVRheinlandGroupcarriesoutaninspectiononarepresentativesamplebasedonappropriatecriteria.
ThesetestsarenormallycarriedoutinsideTÜVlaboratories.
Toensurethatthecerticatecoverstheentireproductrange,TÜVexpertsregularlymonitorproductiononthecompany’spremises.
Thisprocedureisimplementedtocheckthattheproductsmanufacturedmatchtherepresentativesampleinspectedbythecertier.
Bydoingso,wecanensurethatallcertiedproductscanmaintaintheircertication.
The GS mark: quality assurance
Endusersoftenndithardtoselectthecriteriatobasetheirpurchaseon.Afterall,whocanimmediatelyrecognizetheinnervalueofa
product?
TheGSmark,whichhasbeenaroundforover20years,isawidelyrecognizedmarkofsafetyassuranceforallnishedproducts.
TheGSmarkhasbecomeincreasinglymorevaluableinthecurrentmarket,wherecompetingproductsarebeingmanufacturedbymost
countriesintheworld.
Thismark,issuedbyanindependentpartysuchasTÜVRheinland,istrustedbycustomersalloverEurope.
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AlthoughtheGSMarkwasrstintroducedinGermany,“GS”doesn’tliterallymeans“GermanSafety”butstandsfor“CertiedSafety”.
Safetyfeaturesarenormallyevaluated,testedandcertiedinconnectionwiththesuccessfulregistrationoftrademarks.
TheGSmarkisvoluntary,itfollowstheproducttohighlightthatanindependentpartyhascheckedallitssafetyissuesandannually
monitorstheirentireproduction.
TheGSmarkprovesthat:
• Arepresentativesampleoftheproducthasbeenassessed,inspectedandapprovedinrelationtoallitssafetyfeatures.
• Production is inspected on an annual basis
• Beingavoluntarymark,theGSmarkensuresbusinessandmarketingbenets.
TheCEmarkingisnotrequiredfortnessequipmentwithnoelectricalcomponents,liketheequipmentrequiredtopractice
thePilatesmethod,andtherearenoapplicableECdirectivesforthistypeofequipment.
TheTUVmarkingonPilatechequipmentisnotacompulsorycerticationandshowsourcustomersourwilltoofferperfectly
functionalandtotallysafeproducts,testedbyanindependentbody.
GSMarkvs.CEmarking
GS Mark CE Marking
Voluntary Compulsory
Only appears on approved products Appears on all products
Proofoftestingandcerticationnotproventhroughanindependentthird-partytest
laboratory
Testing is assumed but proven
Continuous product and production surveillance by independent third-party for the life
ofthecertication
No market advantage; simply a manufacturer’s self declaration of conformity
GSmark:asymbolofsafetyandcomplianceofproducts CE marking: a symbol for trade with the assumption of conformity
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CE Marking
UnliketheGSmark,theCEmarkingisamanufacturer’sself-declarationanddoesn’tprovecompliancewithall
applicabledirectives.
FormostproductssoldintheEU,theCEmarkingandthedeclarationofconformityaremandatory.
With the exception of some high risk products, the manufacturer can self declare that their products comply with
thedirective.
WhilsttheCEmarkingallowsproductstoaccesstheEuropeanmarket,itisnotaqualityapprovalmarking.The
CEmarkingisonlyaselfdeclarationofthemanufacturer’sresponsibilities.Whileenablingproductstobesold
intheEuropeanmarket,itallowsfreemovementofgoods,aswellasthewithdrawalofnonconformingproducts.
How are the tests carried out?
AsampleoftheproductistestsbyTÜVRheinland(http://www.tuvitalia.com).
Theultimateandcrucialpurposeofthesetestsistopreventcustomersfrombeingexposedtoriskscausedbyusingtheproduct.
Someriskscouldbesharpcornersoroverhangs,whichcouldtrapor“shear”theuser’sngers,orinadequategrips.
Equally as important is the information provided to our customers – comprehensive user instructions, including warnings when
necessary.
Anothercrucialprocedureweofferismonitoringourproductionprocesses.
TÜVexpertscheckonsiteifallthestandardrequirementsandthelegalobligationsarecompliedwithduringtheentireproduction
processandiftheproductinspectedduringproductionhasthesamequalityfeaturesofthesampletested.
Thismonitoringprocedureisregularlyrepeatedafterissuingthecertication.
ThisistheonlywaytoensurethattheQualitycertiedbytheGSmarkingismaintainedatalltimes.
TheTÜVdotCOMservice
TheTUVdotCOMIDistheaccesskeytoallcerticatesissuedbyTÜVRheinlandGroup.Byusingthistengurenumber,allthefeatures
ofproducts,servicesorcompaniescheckedbytheindependentcertiercanbeaccessedatanytimeontheweb.
SimplyentertheIDinthecorrecteldoftheTÜVwww.tuv.comhomepagetoviewalltestresults.
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Pilatech TUVdotCOM ID: 018665
TUVdotCOMIDispartoftheTUVdotCOMbrand.
Themanufacturerscanafxthismarkingtotheircertiedproductsandcertiedcompaniescanprintitontheirheadedpapers,
cataloguesandotherdocuments.
UyusingtheTUVdotCOMID,customers,wholesalersandretailerscanquicklyaccessallthemostrelevantinformationonthewebsite
(theIDisalsoprintedonthemark).
By independently carrying out safety and quality issues, customers are ensured peace of mind, communications and purchase decisions
aremadeeasierandacommontrustiscreated;furthermore,manufacturers’marketingeffortsaresupported.
AproductorcompanycanbeidentiedinjustafewsecondsbyenteringtheirTUVdotCOMID.
Customerscanalsoverifyifthetestingmarkisnotgenuine.
IfaproducthasafalseID,forexample,allyouneedtodotouncoverafraudistocheckitsdescriptionontheweb.
Warranty
Pilatech guarantees that all their newly manufactured products are free from manufacturing defects, both as far as the materials used
andtheassemblyprocedures.
Eachpieceofequipmentispre-assembledandindividuallytested.
ThePilatechwarrantybecomeseffectivefromthedateofpurchaseandisalifetime warranty.
Thepartssubjecttoweararecoveredbyaoneyearwarranty.
Theupholsteryisnotcoveredbythewarranty.
Anypartoftheequipmentfoundtobeisdefective,damagedornotmatchingwithwhatwasorderedmustbenotieditassoonas
possibleandnolaterthan8daysaftertheproductisreceived.
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In addition, the warranty does not cover damages like tears, cuts, burns, stains, damages caused by using cleaning products not
recommended by Pilatech, damages caused by external agents or by any improper use, without following the cautions provided in this
manual.
Ifrepairsorreplacementsaremadeunderwarranty,thenewpartswillbemadeofthesamematerials,ifavailable,astheoriginalparts.
Ifnot,theywillbemadeofaverysimilarmaterial.
Thewarrantydoesnotcoverdamagescausedbyshippingifnoinsurancehasbeenspecicallyrequestedforshippingdamages.
“EnclosureD”onpage27listsallthepartssubjecttowear,forallourproducts,aswellastheinspection
intervalstobeimplementedtoensuretheirsafety.
Thewarrantywillbecomevoidif:
• The piece of equipment has been damaged, neglected, improperly used, misused or deteriorated for causes other than normal wear
andtear.
• The product has not been periodically inspected and/or there is no current servicing contract
• Theproducthasbeenassembledbyincompetentpeopleand,inanycase,withoutfollowingthecorrectinstructions.
• Worn parts have been replaced with non genuine parts
• Repairs have been carried out by non Pilatech staff
• Theproductisnolongerownedbytherstpurchaser.
Afterthematerialorworkmanshipdefectshavebeenidentied,Pilatechwillrepairorreplacethedefectivecomponent,orthewholeunit,
attheirowndiscretion.
Thepartsrepairedorreplacedwillbewarrantedforthewarrantyperiodremainingontheoriginalproductpurchased.
Thewarrantydoesnotcovershippingcosts,customscharges,oranyexpensepaidtoinstalltheshippedparts.
Thewarrantydoesnotcoveranycompensationfordirectorindirectdamages,causedbypeopleofbyproductdefects.
Field of Application
To view examples of exercises you can carry out with the Spring Unit, as well as the posture exercises you can carry out on various
piece of equipment, go to
http://pilatech.com/it/prodotti/esercizi-e-postura.html
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Maintenance
Thelevelofsafetyandefciencyofthispieceofequipmentcanbemaintainedonlybyregularlycheckingallitscomponents.
NB:Ifyoundanydamaged,brokenorwornpart,pleasenotifyPilatechSrlassoonaspossibletohavethepartreplacedorrepaired
byoneofourserviceengineers.
Inthemeantime,donotusetheequipment.
Morespecically,periodicallyassesstheconditionofthecomponentsandhowthefollowingcomponentsareassembled:
• Frame:Thewoodenpartmustbecleanedwithadampclothandasmallamountofmildsoap.
Neverusealcoholbasedorharshcleaningproducts.
• Useabrushtoremoveanydustcollectedinallrecessedareas.
• Metal parts:Themetalpartsdonotnormallyrequireanymaintenance.Cleanthemetalpartswiththesameclothusedforthe
woodenframe.
• Slidersandmovingparts:Thesepartsdonotnormallyrequireanylubrication.Ifrequired,onlyusedrylubricants(PTFE,dry
Silicone)
Usingoilsandgreaseswillonlycausemoredustanddirtbuild-up,whichnegativelyaffectstheoperationsofthevariouscomponents.
Keep the rails and sliders clean by using the same cloth used for the wooden parts, making sure to remove all the dust, hair and
otherdirtthatmayhavebuiltup.Ifnecessary,alsouseabrush.
• Screws:periodicallycheckthatallthescrewsaresecurelytightened,i.e.thescrewsusedtoassemblethepieceofequipmentand
thoseusedtoxittothewall.
Ifthyrequiretightening,usethetoolssuppliedoraPhillipsheadscrewdriverofthecorrectsize.
Servicecentre:UfcioTecnicoPilatech-viaF.Turati,28/A-22060CABIATE(CO)-Italy
Tel:+39031766599–Fax+39031768691-email:[email protected]
Before using the piece of equipment
Carefullyreadthisinstructionmanual.
Opentheboxesintheordershownandfollowtheinstructionsshownbytheassociatedpictures.
Makesurethatallsafetyinstructionsarefollowed.
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