5 - Assemble the four widths together (same method for both carpets):
- Start by lifting each end of a side width (1) finishing with the middle, then repeat
this step on the central width (2), in order to expose the linking area, as shown
in Fig. 7 and 8.
- Unroll a double-sided "fusible" Velcro strip (5) with the red side visible, onto
the underside of the carpet at the edge of each width turned back (1) and (2)
as shown in Fig. 8.
- Apply the side width (1) to the floor starting in the middle and working toward
the ends.
- Then unroll a Velcro linking strip (6) (beige & red), overlapping the edge of
the central width (2) by 5 cm, as shown in Fig. 9 and 10.
- Apply the side width (1) over the Velcro linking strip (6) starting from the
middle and working toward the ends as shown in Fig. 11 and 12.
- Expose the edge of the central width (2) caught under the Velcro
linking strip (6) (see Fig. 13), starting from each end and working
towards the middle.
- Next, gently apply the central width (2) in the same way as
the side width, finishing at the ends as shown in Fig. 14.
- Repeat this step for the two remaining widths (3) and (4).
6 - Install the carpet anti-rotation kit under the ends of the side
widths (1) and (4) (it is recommended that the carpet be left to rest
for at least 24 hours before fitting it):
- Fold back each end of the carpet by around 1.50 m, to expose
the strips of red fabric (maintaining the edges) under each
width as shown in Fig. 15 and 16.
- Attach a beige adhesive Velcro strip (7) centered to the
width of each side width (1) and (4) beyond the red
fabric strip (under the beige central section of the carpet).
- Remove the protective film from the self-adhesive side of the
Velcro strips (7).
- Apply the ends of the carpet to the foam and press down to
ensure proper adhesion to the foam.
IV. Disassembly and storage of carpet:
1 - Disassembly (separating the four widths):
- To avoid tearing the black underlay from the carpet widths
during disassembly, "fusible" Velcro strips (5) were fitted
to the edge of each width before fitting the Velcro
linking strips (6) (beige & red).
- It is recommended to position yourself at a joint
between two widths and to carefully lift the corner
of a side width (1), while holding down the corner
of the corresponding central width (2).
- Work in this way up to halfway along the length of
the carpet, then repeat this step from the other end:
the first side width (1) is now free.
- Fold back the edge of the central width (2) to release
the Velcro linking strip (6), while holding onto the carpet.
- Proceed in the same way for the side width (4) and the
central width (3).
- Repeat this step between the two central widths (2) and (3).
2 - Rolling the four widths before storage:
- Place the four widths as flat as possible to facilitate even rolling
and to ensure the carpet is stored in good condition.
- With 2 people (without a reroller), position the cardboard core tube
parallel at one end of the first width, and roll up the carpet moving
forward in synchrony in order to obtain an even cylinder.
The will enable the carpet to be stored without damage.
- Repeat the process for the three other widths.
V. Maintenance:
- Regular cleaning of the exercise floor makes it easier to spot any
problems (distortion, breakage or moisture absorption).
- Check the condition: of the various carpet widths (1), (2), (3)
and (4) (securing of the red edges to the beige central section,
the Gymnova pieces, the four parts of the carpet anti-rotation
kit) and the "fusible" Velcro strips (5) and links (6).
- Check the condition of the foam "concertina" tracks and the
Velcro linking strips (see NM253) or "puzzle" panels
(see NM258) and the floor (wood & foam mounts
- see NM06q or wood & springs - see NM257).
- Any damaged or distorted component should be replaced as soon as possible.
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