SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
To reduce the risk of injury:
• Read and understand all the instructions, review all other accompanying documents, and inspect the equipment before using the DEX
®
II . It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of this equipment and the inherent risks of inversion if these instructions are not
followed, such as falling on your head or neck, pinching, entrapment, equipment failure, or aggravating a pre-existing medical condition . It is
the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the product are fully informed about the proper use of the equipment and all safety
precautions .
•
DO NOT
use until approved by a licensed physician . Inversion is contraindicated in any medical or health condition that may be made more
severe by an elevation of blood pressure, intracranial pressure or mechanical stress of the inverted position, or that may impact your ability to
operate the equipment . This may include injury or illness, but also the side effects of any drug or supplement (prescribed or over-the-counter) .
Specific conditions may include, but not be limited to:
·
Any condition, neurological or otherwise, which results in unexplained tingling, weakness or neuropathy, seizure, sleep disorder,
lightheadedness, dizziness, disorientation, or fatigue, or impacts strength, mobility, alertness, or cognitive ability;
·
Any brain condition, such as trauma, history of intracranial bleed, history or risk of TIA or stroke, or severe headaches;
·
Any condition of the heart or circulatory system, such as high blood pressure, hypertension, increased risk of stroke, or use of
anticoagulants (including high doses of aspirin);
·
Any bone, skeletal or spinal cord condition or injury, such as significant spinal curvature, acutely swollen joints, osteoporosis,
fractures, dislocations, medullary pins or surgically implanted orthopedic supports;
·
Any eye, ear, nasal or balance condition, such as trauma, history of retinal detachment, glaucoma, optic hypertension, chronic
sinusitis, middle or inner ear disease, motion sickness, or vertigo;
·
Any digestive or internal condition, such as severe acid reflux, hiatal or other hernia, gallbladder or kidney disease;
·
Any condition for which exercise is specifically directed, limited or prohibited by a physician, such as pregnancy, obesity,
or recent surgery .
•
ALWAYS
be certain the equipment is properly adjusted before using . HEAR, FEEL, and SEE that the Locking Pin and Leg Support Adjustment
Knob are fully engaged and tightened prior to use .
•
DO NOT
use the equipment until it is adjusted properly for your height and leg size .
ALWAYS
ensure that your hips are aligned with the top edge
of the Lap Pad and that your thighs fit snugly, yet comfortably between the rollers and the Lap Pad, with no room
between the back of your thighs and the leg rollers .
• New users will require the assistance of a spotter possessing the physical strength to lift and return the user to the upright position .
•
ALWAYS
ensure that your knees are slightly bent during inversion to avoid hyperextension and possible injury .
ALWAYS
ensure you have your
balance before completing your dismount .
•
DO NOT
continue using the equipment if you feel pain or become light-headed or dizzy while inverting . Immediately return to the upright
position for recovery and eventual dismount .
•
DO NOT
use if you are over 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) or over 350 lbs . (158 kg) . Structural failure could occur or head/neck may impact the floor
during inversion .
•
DO NOT
allow children to use this machine . Keep children, bystanders, and pets away from machine while in use . The equipment is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities .
•
DO NOT
store or use outdoors .
•
DO NOT
use aggressive movements, or use weights, elastic bands, any other exercise or stretching device or non-Teeter® attachments while
inverted on the equipment . Use the equipment only for its intended use as described in this manual .
•
DO NOT
drop or insert any object into any opening . Keep body parts, hair, loose clothing and jewelry clear of all moving parts in order to avoid
pinching hazard .
•
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 all fasteners are secure and the Lap Pad rotates smoothly .
•
ALWAYS
replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair .
• Refer to additional warning notices posted on the equipment . If a product label or Owner’s Manual should become lost, damaged or illegible,
contact Customer Service for replacement .
FACILITY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• It is the responsibility of the facility to evaluate their own clientele to determine who should and should not use the equipment and ensure that
all users are fully informed about the proper use of the inversion table, health contraindications, and all safety precautions prior to use . Ensure that
these instructions are available to users .
•
ALWAYS
inspect the equipment prior to use . Schedule routine equipment inspections to verify that the unit is clean and functions properly, all
parts rotate smoothly, and all fasteners are secure . Cycle the equipment through one complete inversion .
•
ALWAYS
set up and operate the inversion table in an area with sufficient clearance on all sides of the unit on a level surface, away from water or
ledges that could lead to accidental immersion or falls .
ALWAYS
ensure the DEX II is clear of walls, equipment and other hard surfaces before
operating . Users will require adequate space to rotate .
•
DO NOT
operate if (1) the equipment is not working properly or (2) if the equipment has been dropped or damaged .
• If the equipment is damaged or inoperable, keep out of use until repair .
DO NOT
attempt to repair the equipment - there are no user serviceable
parts and is not field serviceable . Contact Teeter Customer Support for service .
ALWAYS
dispose of per local regulations .
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Review all steps before beginning assembly and read all precautions before using the DEX II . Carefully adhere to the
Assembly Instructions & Use Instructions to help ensure safety and product integrity .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE DEX II
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