It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of the equipment and the inherent risks of
inversion, such as falling on your head or neck, pinching, entrapment or equipment failure. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Restrictions on Use
•
DO NOT
use the equipment without a licensed physician’s approval. Carefully review the following list
of medical contraindications for inversion with your licensed physician: (This is not an exhaustive list,
it is intended only for reference) Pregnancy; Hiatal Hernia, Ventral Hernia; Glaucoma, retinal
detachment or conjunctivitis; High blood pressure, hypertension, recent stroke or transient ischemic
attack; Heart or circulatory disorders; Spinal injury, Cerebral Sclerosis, and acutely swollen joints;
Bone weakness (osteoporosis), recent and/or unhealed fractures, medullary pins, and surgically
implanted orthopedic supports; The use of anticoagulants, including high doses of Aspirin; Middle ear
infection; Extreme obesity.
•
DO NOT
use with the EZ-Up Inversion Rack or Inversion Bar if you are over 250 lbs (113.6 kg).
DO
NOT
use with converted F-series Inversion Tables if you are over 300 lbs. (136kg) or 6’6” (198 cm).
Structural failure could occur or head/neck may impact the floor during inversion.
•
DO NOT
modify the equipment or use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer. Utilize the equipment for its intended purpose only.
• We recommend only using the Gravity Boots with properly installed and tested Teeter Hang Ups
products, which are designed specifically for inversion and for use with Gravity Boots.
•
DO NOT
use Gravity Boots with a Teeter Hang Ups Inversion Table until you have replaced the ankle
clamps with the CV Bar
•
DO NOT
use Gravity Boots with a Bar that is not secure to at least four times your body weight. Test
this by having two persons hang on the bar at the same time then bounce up and down.
•
DO NOT
use Gravity Boots with a Bar that exceeds 1.25” (3.2 cm), the Bar must sit loosely at the base
of the hook. Bars that are too large will stress the hook and could result in equipment failure. Failure
to heed this warning could result in serious injury or death.
• Not for unsupervised commercial use.
Precautions Before Using
•
DO NOT
use until you have thoroughly and carefully read this booklet, reviewed product labeling, and
inspected the equipment.
•
NEVER
allow children to use the equipment unsupervised.
•
DO NOT
operate equipment while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may cause
drowsiness or disorientation.
•
ALWAYS
inspect the equipment prior to use. Make sure that all fasteners are secure.
•
ALWAYS
replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.
Precautions During Use
•
ALWAYS
use a spotter until comfortable with the use of the equipment.
•
DO NOT
use aggressive movements, or use weights, elastic bands or any other stretching device
while inverting.
Calf loops are an optional feature that are easily detachable, so Gravity Boots can be
used by shorter adults and children. Calf loops provide the following benefits:
1. Reduce loads on the ankles and prevent the front edge of the boot
from placing uncomfortable pressure on the top of your feet.
2. Offer a hand hold to help you get back up to the bar.
3. Place a 2° bend in the knees, which for most people is more
comfortable than inverting with straight legs.
Calf Loops:
Why use them?
TO DETACH CALF LOOPS:
Press your finger onto the Calf Loop Release Tab (Figure B) and
pull loop away from the Boot Hook.
*Calf Loops must be attached/detached while boots are NOT secured
around ankles.
Figure A
Figure B
TO ATTACH CALF LOOPS:
Insert the base of the Calf Loop into the open end of the Boot Hook
(Figure A). Make sure you hear the Calf Loop snap into place for
secure attachment. Repeat on other boot.
Boot Care:
No regular maintenance is required, however, for continued smooth
use, we recommend keeping buckles latched when not in use.
Larger style Gravity Boots XL are also available from Teeter Hang Ups.
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