Can it be used without the top support bar?
850018
Yes it can be used without the top support bar. The bar is not necessary to the structural integrity of the machine. I don't always use the side panels . I have a dog daycare, and some dogs new to the device are scared of the panels. While with other dogs, it helps to keep them focused forward. I use the support bar to attach the leash to help keep the dogs going forward and I can be a bit hands free. The more comfortable the dog gets, the more you can decide whether you need side panels, support bar, leash or any other training/teaching aids. I like this machine. Simple. Functional. Sturdy. Easy to assemble. Yes it can be used without the top support bar. The bar is not necessary to the structural integrity of the machine. I don't always use the side panels . I have a dog daycare, and some dogs new to the device are scared of the panels. While with other dogs, it helps to keep them focused forward. I use the support bar to attach the leash to help keep the dogs going forward and I can be a bit hands free. The more comfortable the dog gets, the more you can decide whether you need side panels, support bar, leash or any other training/teaching aids. I like this machine. Simple. Functional.... » Read More Yes it can be used without the top support bar. The bar is not necessary to the structural integrity of the machine. I don't always use the side panels . I have a dog daycare, and some dogs new to the device are scared of the panels. While with other dogs, it helps to keep them focused forward. I use the support bar to attach the leash to help keep the dogs going forward and I can be a bit hands free. The more comfortable the dog gets, the more you can decide whether you need side panels, support bar, leash or any other training/teaching aids. I like this machine. Simple. Functional. Sturdy. Easy to assemble. « Show Less
850019
The belt is a finely textured rubber--not abrasive like sandpaper, but definitely non-slip.
850020
I feel the bar is used to keep the side panels in place to act as a guide to protect the dog from falling off, sideways. Those panel guides are necessary when a dog begins using the treadmill. Perhaps later they could be removed along with the bar, but I wouldn't recommend it, unless you stood by and supervised the dog at all times.
850021
I would think so, I've never taken it off but I don't believe it would impede its function at all.
850022
Hello Amy,Yes the top bar can be removed the only use this is is to hold up the side panels. If you are happy to use the dogPACER without the side panels you can remove the over head bar.Thank-you
836057
No. It's a free standing piece. The back panel is flimsy. I use it as a mini bar and it works well as that.
1996965
No, the bar in the middle would prevent the front wheel from being attached to anything.
1476603
No, but perhaps Yes.As others have pointed out, 'adjustable' pertains to the height, not the width. The top bar is not adjustable, and is fixed at 60". If this rack _really_ meets your needs otherwise, it's possible to saw off each end of the top bar outside the attachment to the uprights without affecting the integrity of the stand as a whole. But that's a lot of work if you can find another rack elsewhere that meets your needs.
2065730
Yes. The top has an opening to be Able to easily slide onto the bar. It's big enough also that it is ableTo be done with ease.
1004107
The top bar is in four pieces that connect. It is not telescoping, so you couldn't make it less wide if you wanted to. In case I'm wrong, I would wait and listen to another reply before you make any judgements on mine.
1079651
I don't know why not, but I've never tried it that way. I wanted something that I didn't have to use as a table top yet didn't have to bend over for either. This is ideal, and I'm VERY satisfied with it.
1837260
I couldn't figure out where or how to attach it to my Trifecta. Seems to work just fine without the support bar. Love the seat!
247819
You can. I would recommend adding some extra support brackets to sturdy it up.
2056660
You could if you were so inclined. This isn't an inherently super sturdy design, but it'll support a box spring and mattress on top.
154980
I think if the base is secured, it may support your frame, the problem with it is that the base is wobbly and the distance between the two legs is not constant when set up---lacking a crossbar at the bottom to add stability. If you are able to set it right and secure the bars with heavy sandbags, it should be usable.
1971109
A backbone bar must be an option, as I don't have one - must not be necessary
140156
It sits on top of a table (not provided), so you would need an actual bar beneath it.
753097
The bar TOP has to be attached. The bar is VERY heavy, and once assembled, has to be moved by lifting or pushing the BASE!!!
869109
It has been awhile since I put this together, but I think the top is separate so could be used without it. It is at my son's house, so I can't look at it right now.
1744777
I would not suggest doing that since it is designed to be collapsible and is uneven due to the different sizes of the bar and the release button in the middle which will show up in your background and damage it. If you do not plan on collapsing it, you could get a piece of PVC pipe (Home Depot, Lowe's etc) to be used as sleeve over the bar.
1024577
Yes, it can be built without the bottom shelf, but it provides a great amount of stability. It may be very wobbly without it.