Activeforever Teeter Hang Ups Contour Power Inversion Table User Manual [en, es, fr]

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contour® Power Inversion Table

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read and understand all the instructions, view the instructional video, review all other accompanying documents, and inspect the equipment before using the inversion table. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of this equipment and the inherent risks of inversion, such as falling on your head or neck, pinching, entrapment, or equipment failure. 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.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

• An appliance should NEVER be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.

• DO NOT operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause re, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children, or by or near invalids, or disabled persons

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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NEVER

operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the

appliance to a service center for examination and repair. The inversion table has no servicable parts.

• DO NOT carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• NEVER operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

• NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.

• DO NOT use or store product outdoors.

• DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is administered.

• DO NOT use if you are over 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) or over 300 lbs. (136 kg). Structural failure could occur or head/neck may impact the oor during inversion.

• DO NOT allow children to use this machine.

• Keep body parts, hair, loose clothing and jewelry clear of all moving parts.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions. CAUTION — To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Moving Parts – Unplug Before Servicing. WARNING — To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock – Unplug Before Cleaning or Servicing.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

This product is intended for indoor home use only. DO NOT use in any commercial, rental or institutional setting.

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• DO NOT operate equipment while under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may cause drowsiness or disorientation.

• ALWAYS inspect the equipment prior to use.

• ALWAYS replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.

• ALWAYS position equipment on a level surface and away from water or ledges that could lead to accidental immersion or falls.

• ALWAYS wear securely tied lace-up shoes with a at sole, such as a normal tennis style shoe. DO NOT wear any footwear that could interfere with securing the ankle

clamps, such as shoes with thick soles, boots, high-tops or any shoe that extends above the anklebone.

• ALWAYS make sure that the ankle clamps are secured snugly against your ankles and locked into place. Failure to engage the Ankle Lock System fully could result in

serious injury or death.

• ALWAYS make sure the equipment is properly adjusted to the correct user settings prior to each use.

• DO NOT use aggressive movements, or use weights, elastic bands or any other exercise or stretching device while on the inversion table.

• New users, and users who are physically or mentally compromised, will require the assistance of a partner to ensure they are able to return to an upright position unassisted.

• If you feel pain, become light-headed or dizzy while inverting, immediately return to the upright position for recovery and eventual dismount.

• 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)

· Middle ear infection · Glaucoma · Heart or circulatory disorders · Bone weakness (osteoporosis)

· Extreme obesity · Retinal detachment · Spinal injury · Recent or unhealed fractures

· Pregnancy · Conjunctivitis · Cerebral sclerosis · Medullary pins

· Hiatal hernia · High blood pressure · Acutely swollen joints · Surgically implanted orthopedic supports

· Ventral hernia · Hypertension · Recent stroke or transient ischemic attack · Use of anticoagulants (including high doses of aspirin)

• 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.

• ALWAYS activate the Safety Lock when not in use. Remove the Safety Key and store in secure location.

• In the event of a power outage during use, this table requires the use of a hand crank to return to an upright position. All rst time users should practice manual cranking to an

upright position with a spotter until comfortable with the procedure. Users who are not able to successfully utilize the hand crank should NEVER use the unit without a spotter.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Follow each step in sequence. DO NOT skip ahead.

• Failure to assemble and/or use the equipment as directed may void the manufacturer’s warranty on this product and could result in injury or death.

• Keep children away from extended foot support (or other similar parts).

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

DO NOT

use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

Make sure the table rotates smoothly to inverted position and back.

Make sure all fasteners are secure.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path

of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER

electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether

the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not

t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

• This product is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks

like the plug illustrated in Figure A1. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure A2 may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure A2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (Figure A1) can be installed by a qualied

electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.

BEFORE YOU INVERT make sure that the table rotates smoothly to the fully

inverted position and back (Figure 1), and that all fasteners are secure. Make sure the user settings described below are properly adjusted for your unique needs and body type. Take your time nding your proper settings and remember them. Check these settings every time

prior to using the equipment.

- Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of

Figure A1

Figure A2

Height Setting: Adjust the Main Shaft

The height settings are labeled on the Main Shaft in both inches and centimeters.

• Loosen the De-Rattler Knob.

• Pull out the height selector locking pin with your right hand while sliding the Main Shaft with your left (Figure 2).

• Slide the Main Shaft until the last setting you can read is equal to your height. e.g.

If you’re 5’10” (178 cm) the last numbers you’ll be able to read will be 5’10” (178 cm).

• Release the height selector locking pin so that it fully engages in a hole. If you choose, re-tighten the De-rattler knob.

Ankle Comfort Dial: Find Your Setting

• The Ankle Comfort Dial can rotate into a High or Low setting (Figure 3). There is a one inch height difference between the settings. The setting you select will vary by the type of shoes you wear and your ankle type. Try inverting in both settings to determine which one is most comfortable for you.

• The Ankle Comfort Dial should be set so the ankle clamps are secure around the

smallest part of the ankles (with minimal distance between the ankle clamp and the top

of your foot), this will reduce sliding on the Table Bed while inverted.

Prepare to Mount

• ALWAYS wear securely tied lace-up, at soled shoes, such as a normal tennis shoe.

• DO NOT wear boots, any thick soled, high-top style or any shoe that extends above

the anklebone. This type of footwear could interfere with properly securing your ankles.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Figure 4

Figure 5

Securing Y our Ankles

• Stand with your back to the Table Bed - do not use the inversion table face-down.

• Step over the Main Shaft, placing your feet on the oor on either side. Press down and push out on the ratchet to open the Ankle System. To balance yourself, rest only your lower body against the Table Bed as you slide one ankle at a time between the ankle clamps onto the Ankle Comfort Dial. Be sure to slide your ankle in from the side (Figure

4); DO NOT insert the foot through the ankle cups as you would slide your foot into a shoe. Your feet should always be either on the oor or on the Ankle Comfort Dial; never use any other part of the inversion table as a step (Figure 5) .

• Press your ankles back rmly against the rear ankle cups.

• Rotate the top of the rear cups inward toward your ankles to increase comfort while

inverting.

• Pull the handle of the Ankle System toward your legs and release when the t is snug. Test the closure by jiggling the handle from front to back to make sure the foot clamps are locked securely (Figure 6). Make sure your pant legs do not interfere with obtaining

a secure closure.

• Use the concept of HEAR - FEEL - SEE every time you secure your ankles: HEAR the Ankle System click into place; FEEL the Ankle System to make sure it is fully engaged in its setting; SEE that the Ankle System is secure, and does not move out of position.

WARNING

Failure to engage the Ankle System fully could result in serious injury

or death! DO NOT deviate from these instructions.

Figure 6

Figure 7

Safety Lock

• The Safety Lock allows the table to be deactivated without the need to unplug the power supply.

• Insert the Safety Key and turn clockwise to disable the lock and engage the motor. The Safety Key will remain in place when the table is in-use (Figure 7).

• Upon completion of your inversion session, turn the Safety Key counterclockwise, remove from the Motor Housing and store in a secure place for future use.

Inverting

• In the event of a power outage during use, you may have to use a hand crank to rotate the table upright. (See “Emergency Power Outage Directions” on page 1.4).

Practice manual cranking to an upright position with a spotter until you are comfortable with the procedure. Users who are not able to successfully hand crank to an upright positions should NEVER use the unit without a spotter.

• Ensure there is clearance for the table to rotate without contacting other objects or

people.

• TO INVERT, push the rotation control button in the direction of your head (Figure 8).

WARNING

For your rst few inversion sessions, ask a spotter to assist you until

you are comfortable with the operation of the inversion table.

Figure 8

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Full Inversion

Inversion: Hanging completely upside down by your ankles with your back free from the table bed.

• Press the Rotation Adjustment Button in the direction of your head and rotate completely upside down until the table bed stops against the Crossbar. Allow your back to relax and hang freely from the table bed (Figure 9). You’ll have freedom of movement

for stretching and exercise.

• DO NOT attempt this step until you are comfortable with partial inversion.

Moving While Inverted is Helpful

• Add gentle stretching and light exercises only after you are comfortable with inversion (Figure 10). Movement while inverted may help make inversion a more comfortable experience and may help joints to realign and muscles to stretch and relax.

• Movement may be accomplished either by intermittent traction or by stretching and

exercise.

• Intermittent Traction consists of 1-2 minutes inverted and 1/2 a minute up, to be

repeated at angles and a duration that are comfortable for you.

• Stretching can be done at partial inversion (torso rotation) or at full inversion (torso rotation, back extension and flexion).

• Exercise should only be performed in the fully inverted position. Crunches, full-range sit-ups and squats are an ideal way to strengthen muscles with virtually no loads to

your joints.

• Keep elbows close to the body while exercising to avoid impact with the Rear Frame (Figure 11). DO NOT use weights, elastic bands or any other exercise or stretching

device while on the inversion table.

Figure 9

Figure 10

WARNING

To reduce tipping hazard, conne all inverted activities to smooth movements. Aggressive exercises that involve vigorous body movement can cause the table to tip over, resulting in serious injury or death!

Returning Upright

• To return upright, press the Rotation Adjustment Button in the direction of your feet (Figure 8 on previous page) and rotate back to the upright position.

Keep elbows clear of the Rear Frame when returning upright in order to avoid catching your arm between the Rear Frame and the table bed while the table rotates (Figure 10).

• DO NOT attempt to dismount from the inversion table until you have stopped rotating.

• Rest at the horizontal position for a moment prior to returning to the upright position.

• Do not lift head or try to sit-up while inversion table is moving.

Emergency Power Outage Directions

• If a power failure occurs, please remain calm.

• Reach for the emergency crank attached to the motor housing.

• Insert the emergency crank into the hole on the motor housing and turn the crank counter clockwise (Figure 12) to rotate the table upright.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the Emergency Crank is NOT engaged in the motor during normal use.

Figure 11

Figure 12

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