User Manual

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 14 & 15). 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
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.
Figure 13
Figure 14 LOCKED
Figure 15 NOT LOCKED
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
Figure 12
Prepare to Invert
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Lock Ankles
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.