Technique
Cleaning Tips:
lf the external surfaces become soiled, wipe clean with a cloth dampened with
a mild soap. Do not use thinner, benzene, or any other solvents. Thumper® is maintenance free,
constructed with permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings. No additional lubrication is necessa-
ry. Thumper® has no user serviceable parts inside.
Plugging In:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, Thumper® may have a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). lf so, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one-way. lf the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. lf it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to ins-
tall a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Electrical lnsulation:
Thumper® is a double-insulated product. In a double-insulated product, two
systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a
double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product is
marked with the words „Double lnsulation“ or the symbol
(square within a square).
Extending Product Life:
To get the most out of your Thumper® and to make it last a long long
time, you should consider three factors which have a direct effect on premature wear: heavy load,
high temperature, and long uninterrupted running time.
Load:
Thumper® is designed to operate best with its own weight. lf too much weight is applied to
the massager it will result in weak Thumping action. This is because Thumper® needs to pulse its
massage spheres against the muscle somewhat like the beating of a drum. When too much force
or extra weight is applied, its action is smothered or restricted and it penetrates less not more. All
Thumper® products are designed with an overload safety system to prevent damage to the device
or to the user. On some products the power is simply diminished until the load comes back to nor-
mal levels, on other products the device shuts down and needs to be reset.
Temperature:
Interna! temperature of the device is a function of a number of variables: ambient
temperature, running time, and load. Excessive heat generated due to heavy loads on the system
will quickly cause the motor core temperature to rise. Persistent operation at an elevated tempera-
ture will prematurely wear the working components and may lead to motor damage. All Thumper®
products have ventilation gaps to allow air circulation inside the device. Same models are equipped
with cooling fans. All Thumper® products are designed with an over-temperature safety system
to prevent damage to the device or to the user. lf the temperature rises to excessive levels, the
device will shut down and will have to be allowed to cool, then reset.
Running Time:
Thumper® has been tested and certified to meet electrical safety standards esta-
blished by, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and EN
(European Standards) for household electrical appliances and massage appliances. These products
are intended for intermittent use, which is defined as „20 minutes ON/ 20 minutes OFF“ (i.e. if you
run it for 20 minutes, then you let it cool for 20 minutes).
