Figure 13
Figure 14a -
LOCKED
Prior to inverting, properly secure your ankles by following these steps:
1. With your back to the Table Bed, and using the handles to steady yourself, carefully step inside
the A-Frame to stand next to one side of the Main Shaft (the A-Frame Crossbar will be behind
your legs) (Figure 10). Lift the foot closest to the Main Shaft over the Ankle Lock System and
place it on the floor on the other side, to straddle the Main Shaft.
2. If the Ankle Lock System is closed, pull up on the T-Pin Lock and lift up on the Front Ankle
Cups. Release the spring-loaded T-Pin so that it engages a hole setting in the open position.
Use caution to prevent pinching fingers.
3. To balance yourself, rest only your lower body against the lower portion of the Table Bed as
you slide one ankle at a time from the side (Figure 11) between the Front & Rear Ankle Cups,
placing your feet on the Ankle Comfort Dial.
Do not insert your foot into the Ankle Lock System as you would slide your foot into a shoe
(Figure 11a). Your feet should always be either on the floor or on the Ankle Comfort Dial;
never use any other part of the inversion table as a step.
4. Press your ankles back firmly against the Rear Ankle Cups, then slightly rotate the tops of
the Cups so they are angled toward the back of your leg/Achilles tendon (Figure 12). This will
allow the Cups to rotate somewhat as you invert so the cushioned part comfortably supports
your ankles.
5. Pull the T-Pin Lock to close the spring-loaded Front Ankle Cups (Figure 13). Release the T-Pin
and adjust the Front Ankle Bar until the T-Pin fully engages into a hole (Figure 14a & 14b).
The Front & Rear Ankle Cups should fit snug, with a close fit against the smallest part of your
ankles. If there is too much distance between the Cups and the top of your feet, refer to Ankle
Comfort Dial: Find Your Setting. Verify that no part of your footwear or garments touch or
interfere with the T-Pin Lock in any way during inversion.
SECURE YOUR ANKLES
Employ the method of
“HEAR, FEEL, SEE, TEST”
every time you secure your ankles in the inversion table:
HEAR
the T-Pin Lock click into place;
FEEL
the T-Pin Lock to make sure it is fully engaged and locked in a hole setting, and
FEEL
that the
Front & Rear Ankle Cups are snug and close-fitting around the smallest part of your ankles;
SEE
that there is NO space between the T-Pin Lock and its base, and
SEE
that there is NO space
between your ankles and the Ankle Cups.
TEST
the Ankle Lock System enclosure to ensure that it is snug, close-fitting and secure by wiggling
and attempting to pull your feet through the Ankle Cups. Ensure that you CANNOT disengage from
the Ankle Cups each time before attempting to invert.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 11a
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Figure 12
BEFORE USING THE INVERSION TABLE
Make sure the inversion table rotates smoothly to the fully inverted position and back, and that all
fasteners are secure. Ensure that there is adequate clearance to rotate in front, above and behind you.
WARNING
!
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ANKLES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
ALWAYS
check that the Ankle Lock System is fully engaged in a hole setting that brings the Cups to a
snug, close fit against the smallest part of the ankles.
ALWAYS
wear securely tied, lace-up shoes with
a flat sole, such as a tennis shoe.
DO NOT
wear shoes with thick soles, boots, high-tops or any shoe
that extends above the anklebone, as this type of footwear could interfere with properly securing your
ankles.
NEVER
use the inversion table face down.
DO NOT
attempt to invert or lean your upper body
against the Table Bed before securing your ankles.
Labeled
right on the equipment!
3 Lock Ankles
P R E PA R E T O I N V E R T
HEAR - FEEL - SEE - TEST
Figure 14b -
NOT LOCKED