Teeter FitSpine System Owner's Manual page 2

FIND YOUR SETTINGS
BEFORE YOU INVERT
make sure that the table rotates smoothly
to the fully inverted position and back, 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
fi nding your proper settings and remember them. Check these
settings every time prior to using the equipment.
1. Adjust the Roller Hinge:
The Roller Hinge setting controls the responsiveness or rate of rotation. There are
three holes; hole selection depends both on your body weight and the rotational
responsiveness you desire. For beginners, we recommend starting with Setting C
(See Figure 1). IMPORTANT: Place the Roller Hinges in the same hole setting on
each side.
2. Adjust the Height Setting:
The height settings are stamped on the Main Shaft in both inches and
centimeters.
• Pull out the height selector locking pin with your right hand, while sliding the
Main Shaft with your left (See Figure 2).
• Slide the Main Shaft until the last setting you can read is 1" greater than your
height (e.g., if you are 5'10'' the last numbers you should read will be 5'11").
NOTE: The best height setting for you will depend on your weight distribution
and could vary one or two inches on either side of your actual height. Starting
at one or two inches greater than your height will help
ensure that the rotation of the table is not too fast.
• Release the height selector locking pin so it fully engages in a hole.
3. Attach the Nylon Tether:
For fi rst time users, attach the Nylon Tether to help control your angle of rotation
(See Figure 3). You can increase the angle of rotation allowed by the Nylon Tether
as you become more comfortable using the table, or remove it all-together for full
inversion.
4. Adjust the Foot Platform:
The FitSpine™ Foot Platform can be rotated into either a High or Low setting, with
a one inch height difference between the two sides. The ideal setting will vary by
user and the type of shoes worn. Ideally, the Foot Platform should be set so that
the ankle clamps secure around the smallest part of the ankles (with minimal dis-
tance between the foot clamp and the top of your foot) to reduce body slide while
inverted (Figure 4).
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SECURING YOUR ANKLES
A
• Stand with your back to the Table Bed - do not use the inversion table face-down.
B
• Step over the Main Shaft, placing your feet on the fl oor on either side. To balance
C
yourself, rest only your lower body against the Table Bed as you slide one ankle at a
time between the Ankle Clamps onto the Foot Platform. Be sure to slide your ankle
in from the side (Figure 5);
would slide your foot into a shoe. Your feet should always be either on the fl oor or on
the Foot Platform; never use any other part of the inversion table as a step (Figures
6A and 6B).
DO NOT
could cause the table to rotate resulting in serious injury or death!
• Press your ankles back fi rmly against the rear ankle clamps.
Figure 1
• Rotate the top of the rear clamps slightly inward toward your ankles, this will
increase your comfort while inverting.
• Push down on the handle of the Ankle Locking System, pull toward your legs and
release. Test the closure by jiggling the handle from front to back to make sure the
Ankle Clamps are locked securely. (Figure 7)
ALWAYS
table.
resulting in serious injury or death!
Figure 2
DO NOT
BALANCING
The inversion table is like a sensitively balanced fulcrum. It responds to very small changes in weight
distribution. As a result, you must always test to make sure you have the correct
height setting. Ensure that there is clearance to rotate in front, above and behind you.
• To begin, rest your head on the mat and place your arms at your sides, then slowly
U-bar
place your arms on your chest. Check to see:
1. if your head is lower than your feet, then lengthen the height setting by one
2. if your feet do not move at all, then shorten the height setting by one hole and
Figure 3
3. if the table comes to rest with your feet lifted a few inches off the A-frame,
NOTE: The correct balance setting will allow your arm movements to rotate the
table backward smoothly and slowly, and return to the upright position in the same
manner. This is an important step; spend as much time as necessary to fi nd the correct balance setting. Once
you fi nd your setting, it should remain the same as long as your weight does not fl uctuate substantially.
For your fi rst few inversion sessions, ask a spotter to assist you until you are able to fi nd your correct balance setting
Figure 4
and are comfortable with the operation of the table.
SECURE YOUR ANKLES
DO NOT insert the foot through the ankle clamps as you
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step on the crossbar of the A-frame or on top of the Ankle Clamps as this
WARNING
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carefully check to be certain the Ankle Locking System is locked securely each time you use your inversion
ALWAYS make sure that the ankle clamps are snug against your ankles, or you could fall when the table inverts,
DO NOT lean your upper body against the Table Bed before securing your ankles.
deviate from these instructions.
INVERT
hole and test again.
test again.
then you have found the correct balance setting (Figure 8).
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Figure 5
Figure 6A
Figure 6B
Figure 7
Figure 8