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Before Using the Inversion Table
• Make sure the inversion table rotates smoothly to the fully inverted
position and back by pushing the Rotation Control Button (Figure 7).
Be sure to check that there is adequate clearance to rotate in front,
above and behind you.
Prepare to Invert
FAILURE to engage the Ankle Lock System fully could result in
serious injury or death!
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
ankle bone, as this type of footwear could interfere with properly
securing your ankles.
NEVER
use the inversion table face down.
DO NOT
attempt to invert before securing your ankles.
WARNING
!
FIGURE 7
Securing Your Ankles
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 onto the Base Platform to stand next to
one side of the Main Shaft (the Crossbar will be behind your
legs) (Figure 8). 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, grasp the Ankle Lock Handle
and push down, pull slightly closed, then push out to open it all
the way. Release the handle in the open position.
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 9) between the Front Foam Rollers & Rear Ankle
Cups, placing your feet on the Foot Platform.
Do not insert your foot into the Ankle Lock System as you would
slide your foot into a shoe (Figure 10). Your feet should always be
either on the floor or on the Foot Platform; 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. This will allow the Rear Cups to
rotate somewhat as you invert so the cushioned part comfortably
supports your ankles.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
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