• Keep dry and away from chemicals, cleaning agents, etc.
• Handle as little as possible and with clean hands. Oil from skin effects metal
• DO NOT bend, twist or overstretch
• Pull springs from the ends (as shown)

• Swivel hooks, snap hooks and foot straps must always hang free and clear to avoid disengagement and injury.
• When in use, keep hair, clothing and skin away from spring. Avoid anything from becoming caught in coils.
• Discontinue use when a split, gap or bend occurs in the spring coil or any other observable or audible distortion.
• It is acceptable for the coils surrounding the swivel hook to open slightly–this is due to the way the spring is manufactured.
• Check springs, snap hooks and screw eyes for any signs of wear bimonthly. Replace as needed.

• Springs which are attached to equipment either in resting position or extended should clear all parts of the equipment.
• Under no circumstances should the springs bend around or scrape/rub/abrade the equipment.
  • Any such situation will damage the springs and deem them unsafe for use.

Reformer Springs

• Original reformer had 4 springs only and all the same tension
• When using only 3 springs, use 2 outside and one center
• When using only 2 springs, 2 outside OR 2 center
• When using only 1 spring, 1 center
• 5 spring machine: use 2 to 4 Deborah Lessen Pilates springs instead of or in addition to your current springs.
  • Placement must be balanced as above

Trapeze Table

• Push-Through bar from bottom and top
• Attach without snap hooks unless necessary to accommodate apparatus.
• The open side of swivel hook should face away from client.

Leg Springs
Closed end of the Trapeze Table:

• Leg work
• Heavy arm work
• Rolldown Bar
• Open end of the Trapeze Table for Arms Off The Wall

Please Note: Springs should not be slack or under tension in resting position.