Here are some basic instructions to help you set up and care for your your Needak rebounder.

The Needak® rebounder is built to stand the test of time. To ensure a long life for your rebounder and maximize the benefits, we suggest the following routine maintenance.

-  Occasionally lubricate the metal on metal contact points on the springs (clevis pins and mat cleats). We suggest a grease such as Vaseline, Duralube, or other silicone grease. Liquid oil will drip off of the springs causing a potentially slippery situation and possible stains on your flooring.

-  Should a mat spring break, it should be replaced as quickly as possible. Use of a rebounder that has more than one broken spring puts uneven pressure on the remaining springs and they may be damaged as a consequence.

-  We recommend occasional replacement of the entire set of mat springs. The structure of any spring changes over its useful life and eventually lose its resiliency. See "Replacement Parts" for new springs.
 

The Needak® rebounder will give you many years of fun and heart healthy exercise if you keep the following in mind:

-  The spring cover is designed to protect your toes from becoming entangled in the springs. It is not a jumping surface. Avoid bouncing directly on the spring cover.

-  The stabilizing bar is designed to assist you with rebounding by aiding in maintaining your balance. Do not hang on the bar or allow children to use it as jungle gym. This may damage the legs or attachment points on the frame and will void the warranty.

-  The rebounder is not designed for performing tricks. Do not jump from the floor to the mat surface

-  The Permatron® Mat on your rebounder is built to take years of use. Shoes are acceptable for rebounding. We suggest that you use caution when rebounding while wearing only socks, other hosiery, or bare feet. The material of some socks or hosiery tend to be slippery against the Permatron® material. You will need to experiment to determine your individual comfort level.

Rebounder Stabilizing Bar Assembly Instructions

1/ Use any combination of 2 legs-skip one leg between the pair.  The hands shown on the picture illustrate which legs to choose.

2/ Remove rubber leg tips from two legs of the rebounder.  Tips may be removed by cradling the leg in your fingers and pushing them off with your thumbs or with a screwdriver as shown.  (Do not slip with the screwdriver or you may injure yourself or damage the jump mat).

3/ Tip: Apply Vaseline to the inside of the leg tips for easier replacement.

4/ Slide the vertical bars over the rebounder legs and then replace the leg tips.

5/ Position the bar legs so the spring buttons are perpendicular with the rebounder frame. Note: If during shipment, the spring buttons slide away from the hole, simply use a needle nose pliers to retrieve the button and reposition.

6/ Connect the two halves of the stabilizing bar by depressing the spring button.  Push the two pieces together while twisting slightly until the button and hole match.

7/ You then need to determine the "front" of the stabilizing bar. When standing on the floor in front of the rebounder, the spring button will be on the left.  (When standing on the rebounder it will logically be on your right.)

8/ Position the top portion of the bar over the vertical legs and slide them down evenly to the desired height and lock in place with the spring buttons. The stabilizing bar is designed to flex slightly with your movement as you rebound.  Some movement in the assembled bar is normal and necessary.

9/ When standing on the rebounder, I find it ideal to position the stabilizing bar in this way: with your shoulders relaxed, and arms by you side, raise your forearms from the elbow, parrellel with the mat of the rebounder; you should have an approximate right angle at the level of your elbows to set the correct height of the stabilizing bar.

Folding Rebounder - Opening Instructions

1/ Lay the rebounder on the floor in it's still folded position.  Have the larger outside hinges touching the floor.

2/ Firmly grasp both halves of the frame at the midpoint of each half circle.  Please keep all fingers away from hinge area when opening the rebounder.

3/ Using steady pressure, with hands open and fingers extended, use the palm of the hands to push top side of frame down and open.  Note:  The mat springs may cause the rebounder to "snap open."

4/ With the rebounder now open and still upside down, lift each leg into a perpendicular position (up and over it's platform pin). Make sure the spring cover and bungee cord are free from the leg tube so the leg seats properly.

5/ Turn the rebounder right side up, release the "Velcro holding straps" on the spring cover. Pull that portion of the spring cover evenly over the hinge area.

Folding Rebounder - Closing Instructions

1/ Pull the spring cover back away from the hinges.Fasten Velcro straps to hold spring cover away from hinge.

2/ Turn the rebounder upside down and lay flat.  Pull each leg up and over it's platform pin and lay it down towards the center of the mat.  Note:  Extend the leg spring only enough to allow it to slip up and over the platform pin.

3/ Determine the bottom half of the frame by locating the side that has the larger/outer hinges. 

There are 2 accepted methods to close the frame.  The Traditional method requires more upper body strength and is easier for people with a short torso length. 

The Alternate method requires a couch or other piece of heavy furniture to complete. 

"Traditional" and "Alternate" closing methods for closing your rebounder

1/ Position your knees and hands on the frame as demonstrated.

2/ The rebounder is held in the open position by the stout tension of the springs.  To close, you will need to overcome the tension of the springs. 

3/ Once you have overcome the tension, the rebounder will have the tendency to snap closed.  Make sure you grasp the frame firmly and pull slowly to maintain control while closing.  Also, keep your head clear of the frame movement

4/ With your right hand, firmly grasp the center of the "top half" of the frame and pull upwards and toward the "bottom half."

Alternate closing method

1/ Having completed the steps above and determined the "top half" and "bottom half" of the hinge (see above), firmly grasp the "bottom half" at the midpoint of the frame with both hands. 

2/ Slide the "top half" of the frame under a couch or other low and heavy piece of furniture. 

3/ The frame and at least 1 leg will contact the furniture in this manoeuvre and may scratch the finish or fabric.  It may be advisable to place a towel between the rebounder and the furniture.

4/ Note:  The rebounder is held in the open position by the stout tension of the springs.  To close, you will need to overcome the tension of the springs.  Once you have overcome the tension, the rebounder will have the tendency to snap closed.  Make sure you grasp the frame firmly and pull slowly to maintain control while closing.  Also, keep your head clear of the frame movement.

5/ Raise the "bottom half" of the frame slowly until the spring tension is overcome.  Slide the rebounder out from under the furniture and complete the close.