Equipment cleaning and maintenance

Periodic Maintenance

Please check the equipment before first use and after each of the first few uses to check all the fittings are securely fastened. Thereafter, it is important to follow a regular maintenance schedule by someone familiar with the equipment and record your maintenance checks. Equally, inspection should be made immediately if any part appears not be operating correctly or something appears to be loose.

Below follows a basic maintenance guide:
Springs - Inspect for signs of wear, look for deformation, kinks, gaps, and corrosion. Springs showing signs of damage must not be used and must be replaced immediately. Springs must be replaced every 2 years or after 3.000 hours, whichever is first, or immediately if showing signs of fatigue or deformation.
Footbar - Check all Allen bolts securing the padded bar to the reformer arms and to the footbar selector rod and through the frame are tight, but be careful not to over tighten.
Trucks - Ensure the trucks are regularly cleaned and kept free from dirt as this is the main cause for a noisy reformer. If excess dirt is spotted on the tracks, then the wheels may also need cleaning. We recommend cleaning the tracks with wipes, as recommended below for the upholstery.
Ropes and Handles - Check ropes for signs of wear, fraying or nicks and replace if damaged. Check stitching on handles and foot straps is intact and not overly worn.
PVC Upholstery - Always ensure belts, jewelry and shoes are removed when working on the equipment as buckles, rings, watches, and bangles can all end up damaging the upholstery. For cleaning the upholstery, we recommend using water wipes, which are available worldwide.
Wheels - Remove the carriage and check for smooth rotation, if the wheels are not turning smoothly or are scarred or damaged this will impede smooth and quiet running of the equipment and the wheels will need to be replaced. Check side wheels are adjusted correctly if squeaking is experienced.
Shoulder Rests - Check the shoulder rests are securely inserted on to the carriage frame.
Spring eyebolts - Hand check all eyebolts on the springbar and check the spring retention bungee is correctly attached underneath the carriage.
Nuts & Allen Bolts - Check all nuts and bolts are tight, including those on the rope pulley wheels and those securing the Half Cadillac, if attached.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean all skin-contact parts after each use, including carriage, shoulder rests, headrest and footbar. Use a solution of mild soap and water. Dry thoroughly. For light soiling, use a solution of 10% household liquid dish soap with warm water applied with a soft damp cloth. Tracks and wheels should be cleaned regularly with a lightly damp cloth to ensure that the carriage rides smoothly and quietly. Wash double loop handles regularly. Place in pillowcase, wash on gentle cycle and air dry. If you have any questions on cleaning, please call Almafit™ Technical Support.

Lubrication and adjustments

Periodically lubricate pulleys with silicone spray. Be careful of overspray. Never use “wet” lubricants like WD40 or oil.