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
Needak 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.
To ensure a long life for rebounders
and maximize the benefits, use these maintenance tips
1/ 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 run off the
springs and fall to the floor.
2/ Should a mat spring break, it should be replaced
immediately. Using a rebounder that has more than 1 broken spring puts
uneven pressure on the remaining springs and they may be damaged.
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.
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