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Combo Chair III

Assembly Guide & User Manual

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pilates combo chair

Contents

Exploded diagram

Parts List

Combo Chair Map

Assembly

Essential usage information

Spring adjustment
Splitting the pedals
Adjusting the height of the handles
Periodic maintenance
Spring life

Warranty information

Terms of Limited Lifetime Warranty
Duration of Limited Warranty
Warranty Return Procedure
Limitation of Liability
Contact Information

Exploded Diagram

exploded diagram

Parts List

Part No in Exploded Diagram Combo Chair II Self Assembly Parts List Quantity Pack
25 Rubber Washer 1 Knob Pack
27 Rubber Foot Pedal Stopper 2 Knob Pack
28 Twist and Pull Height adjustment knobs 2 Knob Pack
29 Jump board fastener 2 Knob Pack
30 Black Plastic Bush 1 Screw Pack
37 Short Eyelet Bolt 2 Screw Pack
38 Long Eyelet Bolt 2 Screw Pack
40 Nickel Plated Washer 78 Screw Pack
42 Nickel Plated Nut 22 Screw Pack
45 M6*15 Short bolts with loctite & washers 6 Screw Pack
47 M8*30 Medium bolts with blue loctite and washers 16 Screw Pack
49 M8*40 Medium bolts with washers & nuts 14 Screw Pack
50 M8*55 Long bolts with loctite, nuts & washers 4 Screw Pack
51 M8*60 Extra long bolt with loctite, nuts & washers 6 Screw Pack
52 Multitool 1 Screw Pack
53 Allen Key 5mm 1 Screw Pack
54 Allen Key 6mm 1 Screw Pack
9 Bearing housing and axle mounting plate 2 Main Pack
10 Chrome Pedal Pivot Pole 1 Main Pack
15 Handle Holders 2 Main Pack
16 Black Upper Handle 2 Main Pack
17 Chrome Height Adjustment Bars for Handles Main Pack
32 Green Spring – Strong 2 Main Pack
33 Black Spring – Extra Strong 2 Main Pack
1 & 2 Maple Veneered Side Panel (1) * 1 Main Pack
5 Maple Veneered Front Plate 1 Main Pack
6 Base Frame with Wheels 1 Main Pack
7 Seat Support Frame 1 Main Pack
8 Chromed Spring Holder Tree 2 Main Pack
20 Upholstered Seat Pad 1 Main Pack
3 & 4 Foot Pedal 2 Pre-Assembled
11 Foot Pedal Hinge 2 Pre-Assembled
12 Locking plate receiver 1 Pre-Assembled
13 Locking plate 2 1 Pre-Assembled
14 locking bar 1 Pre-Assembled
18 wheel 2 Pre-Assembled
19 foot pedal pad 2 Pre-Assembled
21 Handle holder cap 2 Pre-Assembled
22 Handle holder end cap 2 Pre-Assembled
23 Jump board receiver 2 Pre-Assembled
24 Foot pedal hinge end cap 4 Pre-Assembled
26 Foot Pedal Fastener 1 Pre-Assembled
30 Jump board fastener cap 2 Pre-Assembled
31 Align-Pilates logo plate 1 Pre-Assembled
36 Nickel-plated spring hook 4 Pre-Assembled
39 Nickel-plated washer 10 Pre-Assembled
41 M6 Nickel-plated nut 2 Pre-Assembled
43 M8 Nickel-plated nut 4 Pre-Assembled
44 Nickel-plated screw 8 Pre-Assembled
46 Nickel-plated bolt 2 Pre-Assembled
48 Nickel-plated bolt 6 Pre-Assembled

Combo Chair Map

  1. Removable and adjustable handles with anti-slip grips
  2. Nickel plated music wire springs with choice of 4 spring positions
  3. Rubber feet to prevent fingers being trapped when using pedals
  4. Full metal frame for strength and longevity
  5. Eyelets to attach resistance bands or springs (with covers)
  6. Cut away frame to facilitate spring adjustment when using against a wall
  7. Twist and pull height adjustment knobs to adjust handle height or remove handles
labelled combo chair

Assembly

Remove all items from the box and lay out as illustrated in Figure 1 on a clean smooth floor. Note: be sure to put something soft underneath the veneered maple panels to avoid scratching.

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Figure 1
Attach the 2 x Spring Holder Tree to the Base Frame using 4 x Medium bolts & nuts without loctite (2 bolts per Spring Holder Tree) and tighten completely, see Figure 2. Note: the Base Frame should have the wheels angled upwards, so that they do not touch the floor.
Attach the Seat Support Frame to the top of the Spring Holder Trees using 4 x Medium bolts with nuts without loctite (2 bolts per side). Leave hand tight for now, see Figure 2.
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Figure 2 a

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Figure 2 b
Attach the 2 x bearing housing & axle mounting plate, with the bearing facing away from the side panel, to the 2 x Maple Veneered Side Panels (one per side) with 4 x Medium bolts with blue loctite & washers (2 bolts per side). See Figure 3.
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Figure 3
Attach the 2 x Maple Veneered Side Panels loosely to the Seat Support Frame with 4 x Medium bolts with blue loctite & washers (2 bolts per side). See Figure 4. Do not fully tighten at this stage.
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Figure 4
Attach the 2 x Handle Holders using 2 x Long eyelet bolt (in a vertical position) and 2 x Extra long bolt with loctite, nuts & washers for the top (1 of each bolt for each side panel). For the bottom use 4 x Extra long bolt with loctite, nuts & washers (2 bolts for each side panel). See Figure 5. Do not fully tighten all of the bolts at this stage, otherwise you will have difficulty when inserting the Foot Pedals into the bearing housing & axle mounting plate.
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Figure 5 a

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Figure 5 b

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Figure 5 c
Now insert 4 x Long bolts with loctite, nuts & washers (2 bolts for each side panel) to secure side panels in place. Do not fully tighten at this stage.
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Figure 6
Whilst the Foot Pedals are still upside down, as in Figure 7, thread the 1 x Chrome Pedal Pivot Pole through the first of the foot pedals, before threading all the way through pause at the middle to slide the 1 x Nylon washer onto the pivot pole, now continue to thread the pole through the second foot pedal. The nylon washer should sit between the two foot pedals as in Figure 8. Before moving on, connect the foot pedals together with the connecting bar fastener (Figure 7).
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Figure 7

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Figure 8
Insert the 1 x Chrome Pedal Pivot Pole with the now attached Foot Pedals into the bearing housing & axle mounting plate.
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Figure 9
Next attach the 1 x Maple Veneered Front Plate to the Seat Support Frame with 2 x Medium bolts with washers & nuts. Now you can fully tighten all of the bolts you put from the previous steps.
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Figure 10 a

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Figure 10 b
Using 4 x Medium bolts with washers & nuts attach the Upholstered Seat Pad into place and fully tighten. Note: the cut outs on the seat pad should be at the back of the chair.
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Figure 11
Firstly, attach the 4 x springs to the hooks at the foot pad end of the split pedals, ensuring each Foot Pedal has 1 of each strength spring. Next, go around the back of the chair and attach the springs to the Spring Holder Trees. Only one spring can attach to each position. To check that the pedals hang at the same height disconnect the Connecting Bar Fastener. If they do not hang equally, the height can be fine-tuned by adjusting the hook position by loosening the bottom nut of the hook, then adjusting the position using the top nut and re-tightening. Note: Green = Strong & Black = Extra Strong
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Figure 12

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Figure 13

Insert the 2 x Jump Board fasteners into place. Then, attach the 2 x Short eyelet bolts in the 2 holes in the front of the Base Frame with Wheels in a vertical position, as shown in Figure 15.

To assemble the two-part handles slide the 2 x Black Upper Handles over the 2 x Chrome Height Adjustment Bars for Handles and secure with 6 x Short bolts with loctite & washers. Tighten fully.

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Figure 14

Slide the assembled handles into the handle holders, 1 on each side, then insert the 2 x Twist & pull height adjustment knobs. To adjust: pull out the Twist & Pull knob, move the handle to the correct height, let go of the knob to allow the locking pin to locate in to one of the 9 holes. Once located at the desired height, tighten the knob to prevent rattle and to fully secure the handles. Finally, before first use go over the Combo Chair III and ensure that all bolts have been properly tightened – then your Align-Pilates Combo Chair is ready to use!

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Figure 15

Figure 16

Please note: The Jump Board from the A Series reformer fits into the back of your Combo Chair III. This is an optional extra that can be added at a later date.

Essential Usage Information

This combo chair is for indoor use only or an appropriate level surface of a non-slip nature. Should the floor be slippery a non-slip mat should be used under the chair. The combo chair is not a toy and should not be used by children without the guidance of a suitable qualified Pilates professional.

Spring adjustment

The higher the peg on the Spring Holder Tree the greater the spring resistance on the split pedals. The lower the peg on the Spring Holder Tree the lighter the resistance and the lower the split pedals will be to the floor. There are 4 spring positions, springs should be used at the same height on each side of the same tree otherwise one of the springs will not be correctly tensioned and the spring could come unattached from the tree. Always check springs are properly attached and NEVER adjust whilst someone is on the equipment or the spring is under tension.

Splitting the pedals

To split the pedals simply unscrew the Connecting Bar Fastener that is located under the pedals, slide back the bar to separate the pedals and refasten to secure the Connecting Bar out of the way. The pedals can now operate independently. To reconnect simply reverse this procedure.

Adjusting the height of the handles

Holding the upper part of the handle, loosen, but do not remove, the knob on the handle holder then pull the knob out which will disengage the connector pin and allow you to adjust the height of the handle. Release the knob when you get to the height you desire and continue to move the handle until the locking pin locates in to one of the 9 height adjustment holes available. Once located at the desired height tighten the knob to prevent and rattle and to fully secure the handles.

Periodic maintenance

We recommend that you check that all the bolts are properly tightened as part of your regular maintenance routines. For cleaning upholstery we recommend cleaning with gym wipes from vital-clean.de which are available worldwide. For further information on cleaning recommendations and equipment maintenance please visit our Warranty and Maintenance Guide.

Spring life

Please always check springs for signs of wear and tear before use. Springs showing any sign of damage or which do not fully return to their closed position should be replaced immediately. Springs should be changed every two years

Warranty Information

Align-Pilates™ Limited Lifetime Warranty

Terms of Limited Lifetime Warranty

Align-Pilates offers the following limited lifetime warranty, for the periods as stated below from the date of purchase, to the original owner of their products, upon presentation of an original invoice in their name. The warranty is a Light Commercial Warranty allowing for a maximum usage of 27.5 hours per week. Align-Pilates will repair or replace any mechanical part that malfunctions due to defects in materials and/or workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty excludes normal wear and tear, damage due to negligence or misuse, abuse, modification or unauthorized repair; scratches to the finish, and tears or indents in the upholstery. Align-Pilates will, at its discretion, repair or replace any parts deemed defective during the warranty period. If we opt to repair or replace your apparatus, this may require that your product is returned for inspection at our premises prior to sending out replacement apparatus. Parts repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only. This warranty does not cover shipping charges, customs clearance fees (where applicable) or any costs incurred in installing repaired or replacement parts shipped under the provisions of this warranty. This warranty will be null & void if springs are not changed as specified or, if all safety, maintenance and usage instructions as specified in the manuals are not observed or, if the equipment is used for any other purpose other than for Pilates repertoire or if the equipment has been subjected to accident, abuse, improper service, or modification not authorized by Align-Pilates.

Duration of Limited Warranty

Metal Frames & welded components: 10 year warranty
Wooden Frames: 5 year warranty. Wooden frames must not be positioned next to convection radiators or air conditioning units.
Other non-wear and tear components: 2 year warranty
Springs: 2 year warranty is given on all springs. In the event of any signs of damage or wear springs should be replaced immediately regardless of age or usage.
Upholstery: The upholstery fabric on Align-Pilates equipment will be replaced if it fails to give normal wear for 90 days from the date of delivery. Proof of damage may be required. This warranty does not cover cuts, scratches, burns, stains, soiling, or damages caused by unreasonable use such as wearing jewellery or inappropriate clothing whilst using the equipment. Align-Pilates reserves the right to substitute an equivalent fabric if an identical fabric is not available. Upholstery must be properly cared for – do not use chemical sprays or industrial soaps, we suggest using Gym Wipes for upholstery cleaning as laid out in this manual.

Warranty Return Procedure

The customer must call Align-Pilates or its authorized Distributor for authorization prior to returning the equipment. The customer is responsible for the cost of returning products to Align-Pilates (or their appointed Distributor) for warranty adjustment should this be deemed necessary. The customer is responsible for any damage or loss during shipment back to Align-Pilates (or their appointed Distributor). The customer is responsible for the cost of return freight to them in the event Align-Pilates decline to make a warranty adjustment. Align-Pilates do not accept responsibility for any items returned without a pre-approved authorization number, which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package.

Limitation of Liability

The above is our exclusive warranty and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any purpose. In no event shall Align-Pilates or their Distributors be liable for incidental, consequential or punitive damages.

Contact Information

This warranty is issued by Align-Pilates Equipment Ltd, 430 Enterprise Way, Vale Park, Evesham, Worcs WR11 1 AD, UK. Tel: + 44 1386 425920. www.align-pilates.com.

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UK: +44 (0)1386 425 923 or WhatsApp: +447879351945

International: Contact Distributor

430 Enterprise Way, Vale Park
Evesham, Worcestershire
WR11 1AD, UK
Mon - Fri, 9am - 5:30pm (GMT)

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