STL FitSpine System Assembly Instructions Manual

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For more information about your FitSpine
System, refer to the:

1. Owner’s Manual

2. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-847-0143

3. Visit www.FitSpine-System.com

PRE-ASSEMBLY

Before you begin: Review all steps before beginning assembly and read all
precautions before using the inversion table. Carefully adhere to the Assembly
Instructions and Owner’s Manual to help ensure user safety and product integrity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE INVERSION TABLE.

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WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

• 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.

• Close supervision is necessary when the inversion table is used near children, or by or near invalids
or disabled persons.

• Use the inversion table only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.

• NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.

• DO NOT use or store product outdoors.

• 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 fl oor during inversion.

• DO NOT allow children to use this machine.

• Keep children, bystanders, and pets away from machine while in use.

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

• The inversion table has no user serviceable parts.

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

• DO NOT use the equipment without a licensed physician’s approval and a review of the medical
contraindications, as noted in the Owner’s Manual.

• 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.

• Choose a level surface for assembling and operating the table.

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

• Make sure that all fasteners are secure.

• ALWAYS test and inspect the table. Make sure the table rotates smoothly to inverted position and back.

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

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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ITEMS FOR ASSEMBLY

Carefully remove the individual parts from the carton. You should have all
of the items listed below. If you have any questions on assembly, contact
Customer Service at 1-800-847-0143.

Items for Assembly Item Numbers

A-frame Base (FS-1010)
Stability Feet (IA-1101)
Nylon Tether (F5-1007)
Table Bed Assembly (FS-1030)
Lumbar Pillow (IA-1105B)

(F5-1007)

Main Shaft with
Ankle Lock System (FS-1050)
Front Ankle Assembly
Ankle Bar (FS-1060)
Rubber Plugs (2) (F5-1056)
Foam Rollers (2) (F5-1051)
Bolt Sleeve (IA-1110)
Sleeve Screw (IA-1112)
Rear Bar Assembly
Rear Bar w/
Heel Cups (IA-1113)
Bolt/Nut/Washer (IA-1116)
Rubber Plug (F5-1056)

(FS-1050)

Foot Platform
Assembly
Foot Bar (IA-1119)
Foot Pieces (2) (IA-1118)
Screws (2) (IA-1123)

(FS-1010)

(IA-1101)

(IA-1112)

(FS-1060)

(F5-1056)

(IA-1116)

(IA-1113)

(F5-1056)

(FS-1030)

(IA-1110)

(IA-1149)

(IA-1119)
(IA-1118)

(IA-1105B)

(F5-1051)

(IA-1123)

(F5-1130)

Support Handles (2) (FS-1040)
Bolts/Nuts (2) (IA-1148)
Support Handle
Shroud (FS-1025)
Hex Bolts (4) (H1-1202)
Roller Hinges (2) (F5-1064)
Wrenches (2) (F5-1088)
Screwdriver (F5-1130)
Allen Wrenches (2) (IA-1149)

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(FS-1040)

(IA-1148)

(F5-1088)

(FS-1025)

(F5-1064)

(H1-1202)

ASSEMBLY

Before Beginning

Before reading further, study the drawing below to familiarize yourself
with the important components of your new inversion table.

Table Bed

Traction Bars

Lumbar Pillow

A-frame

Support Handles

Support Handle
Shroud

Main Shaft

Crossbar

Ankle Lock
System

Adjustable
Foot Platform

Nylon Tether

Ankle
Clamps

Stability Feet

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Step One

Assemble the Stability Feet
(IA-1101) and the A-frame Base
(FS-1010)

 Set the A-Frame so the base

points up (Figure 1). This will
give you downward leverage
to properly assemble the
Stability Feet. Steady both
sides of the A-frame so the
legs do not swing open.

• Determine which is the right
and left stability foot by the
imprinted letters “R” and
“L” on each foot. Place each
foot on the frame so that the
letters will face inward toward
each other (Figure 1A).

L

Figure 1A

 Once the Stability Feet are in

place, turn the A-frame over
so the Stability Feet are on the
ground. Open the A-frame and
make sure the spreader arms
are locked (Figure 2).

spreader arms

front

Figure 1

back

Figure 2

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Step Two

Lock the Roller Hinges
(F5-1064) onto the Table Bed
Assembly (FS-1030)

• For ease of assembly, rest
the Table Bed against the
side of the A-frame
(Figure 3).

• Open the cam locks on each
side of the Table Bed.

• With the grooved pins facing
outward, insert the Roller
Hinges into the brackets on
each side of the Table Bed
(Figure 4). The Roller Hinges
must slide between the cam
locks and the brackets.

Figure 3

cam locks

pivot pin

• Make sure the Roller Hinges
are in the same hole setting
on both sides.

• Push down on the cam
locks (Figure 4A) to secure
the hinges. Figure 5 shows
the Roller Hinges engaged
correctly (in setting C).

Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for an explanation of the hole
settings. If you are unsure, use
“C” to start.

Figure 4

A B C

4A

Figure 5

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Step Three

Attach the Table Bed Assembly
(FS-1030) to the A-frame
(FS-1010)

• Holding each side near the
Roller Hinges, pick up the Table
Bed and stand at the front of
the A-frame where the crossbar
is located. Lower each pivot pin
into the A-frame hinge plates at
the same time (Figure 6). Figure
7 shows the correct placement
of the pivot pin into the hinge
plate.

• Make sure that both pivot pins
are seated at the base of the
slot in the hinge plate. Check to
make sure that the self-locking
hooks have closed over both
pivot pins (Figure 7), and the
table rotates smoothly.

pivot pin

Figure 6

Self-locking
hook

Failure of the self-locking hooks to close over both pivot pins is indication of
improper assembly and if not corrected, could result in serious injury or death!

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Figure 7

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Step Four

Insert the Main Shaft
(FS-1050) into the Table Bed
Assembly (FS-1030)

• With the height adjustment
settings on the Main Shaft facing
up, slide the end of the Main Shaft
into the bushing in the Main Shaft
housing (Figure 9).

• Pull out the height selector locking
pin to allow the Main Shaft to
slide in further (Figure 10). For the
purpose of easy assembly, slide
in the Main Shaft and release the
pin in the last height setting (Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for proper
height adjustment before use).

Figure 9

Locking Pin

• The Main Shaft must rest against
the crossbar of the A-frame
(Figure 11). The crossbar prevents
the table from rotating forward
when the user steps on the Foot
Platform. If the Main Shaft does
not rest on the Crossbar as shown
in Figure 11 then the Table Bed
has been assembled backwards
onto the A-frame and this must be
corrected before use.

Figure 10

Crossbar

Figure 11

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Step Five

Install the Front Ankle Assembly

• Gather the Ankle Bar (FS-1060),
Black Plugs (F5-1056), Foam
Rollers (F5-1051), Bolt Sleeve
(IA-1110), and Sleeve Screw
(IA-1112).

• Stand in front of the Main Shaft
and slide the Ankle Bar over the
ratchet housing into the slot
(Figure 12).

• Align the bolt holes. Insert the
Bolt Sleeve through the holes and
secure with the Sleeve Screw
(Figure 13). Position one Allen
Wrench on the Sleeve Screw and
one on the Bolt Sleeve to tighten.

Ratchet Housing

Figure 12

• Slide the Foam Rollers over each
side of the Ankle Bar (Figure 14).
Use a twisting motion to ease the
process.

• Insert the Black Plugs into both
ends of the Ankle Bar (Figure 14).

Allen Wrench

Figure 13

Figure 14

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Step Six

Install the Rear Bar Assembly

• With the rounded corners
of the rear foam Heel Cup
facing down, insert the Rear
Bar with one Heel Cup
(IA-1113) into the large hole
at the bottom of the Main
Shaft (Figure 15).

• Insert the Bolt (IA-1116)
to secure the Rear Bar to
the Main Shaft, and attach
the washer and nut with
the wrenches (F5-1088)
provided (Figure 16).

Figure 15

Figure 16

• Slip the other Heel Cup
(rounded corners down) onto
the Rear Bar and push the
Rubber Plug (F5-1056) into
the Rear Bar (Figure 17).

Figure 17

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Step Seven

Install the Foot Platform
Assembly

• Slide the Foot Bar (IA-1119)
with one pre-assembled Foot
Piece (IA-1118) in the hole
below the ratchet (Figure 18).

• Slide the other Foot Piece
onto the Bar (Figure 18).

• Insert the screw (IA-1123)
into the Foot Piece and
tighten with the screw driver
(F5-1130) (Figure 19).

Figure 18

Note: The Foot Pieces are

designed with a High and
Low setting. Position in the
Low setting (Screws facing
up) for ease of assembly.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
a description of the settings.

Step Eight

Install the Support Handles
(FS-1040) in the A-frame
(FS-1010)

• Insert the Support Handles
into the A-frame (Figure 20).

• Insert the bolts (IA-1148)
from the inside of the A­frame, and fasten with the
nuts on the outside of the A­frame. Tighten with provided
wrenches (F5-1088).

Low Setting

Figure 19

Figure 20

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Step Nine

Attach the Support Handle Shrouds (FS-1025)

• Select the corresponding Shroud for the left or
right side on the A-Frame Base by aligning each
with the shape of the hinge plate. Secure with
two hex bolts (H1-1202) for each side using the
wrenches provided. (Figure 21)

Step Ten

Attach the Nylon Tether (F5-1007) to limit the
degree of rotation

• Unfold the adjustable Nylon Tether and clip it
to the U-bar on the underside of the Table Bed
(Figure 22). See Owner’s Manual for detailed
instructions.

Support Handle
Shroud

Figure 21

U-bar

Step Eleven

Before use

• Test the table by hand for smooth and steady
rotation.

• Ensure that all fasteners are secure.

• Please complete and mail your warranty card, or
submit it online at www.FitSpine-System.com.

• For your reference, the serial number can be found
at the base of the Table Bed on the back.

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Nylon Tether

Figure 22

Read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the FitSpine. Improper
settings could result in serious injury or death!

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POST-ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENTS / MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

CHANGING THE ROLLER HINGE SETTING

• Stand with your legs on either side of the Main
Shaft.

• Reach under each Roller Hinge with your index fi ngers.
Use your thumbs to release the locks over the Roller
Hinges (See Figure 23).

• Lift both sides of the table out of the A-frame at the
same time. You may rest the table on the crossbar
of the A-frame.

• Unlock the cam locks for each Roller Hinge.
Change the Roller Hinges to the desired setting (A,
B, or C) (Figure 23A).

• Re-lock the cam locks. Replace the Roller Hinges
into the hinge plates of the A-frame.

Figure 23

A B C

Figure 23A

STORING THE INVERSION TABLE

• Pull the height selector locking pin and slide the
Main Shaft in all the way to the Ankle Lock System.
Engage the pin in the storage setting.

• Rotate the table opposite from use until the table
has turned 180 degrees and rests against the cross
bar on the A-frame.

• The legs of the A-frame base may then be folded
together for compact storage. (See Figure 24).

WARNING: This operation may pinch fi ngers if not
done slowly and carefully.

USING THE PILLOW/ADJUSTING THE TABLE BED

• Your FitSpine™ table comes with a Lumbar Pillow
(IA-1105B) for added comfort during inversion. If
you wish to use it, simply slide the pillow under the
top fl ap of the bed.

Figure 24

• When you remove the pillow, you may readjust the
top fl ap. Simply undo the fl ap from the Velcro® at
the bottom of the Table Bed and tighten as needed
(Figure 25).

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Velcro Flap

Figure 25

Any modifi cation to this device will void the UL Listing.

WARNING

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Read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using your FitSpine System.
Improper settings could result in serious injury or death!

If you have any problems assembling the equipment,
or questions about its use, please contact customer service at:

STL International, Inc.

9902 162nd St. Ct. E., Puyallup, WA 98375
Toll Free (Phone) 800-847-0143 (Fax) 800-847-0188
Local (Phone) 253-840-5252 (Fax) 253-840-5757
(e-mail) [e-mail] (web) www.FitSpine-System.com

U.S. patents apply.

FitSpine™ is a registered trademark of STL International, Inc.

Specifi cations subject to change without notice.

© COPYRIGHT 2010, STL International, Inc.

International Law Prohibits Any Copying, 0210-1 LS-1001