Important Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on the inversion table before using the inversion table. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of the inversion table.

1.Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over the age of 35 or per- sons with pre-existing health problems.

2.Use the inversion table only as described in this manual.

3.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the inversion table are ade- quately informed of all precautions.

4.The inversion table is intended for home use only. Do not use the inversion table in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

5.Keep the inversion table indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the inversion table in a garage or covered patio, or near water.

6.Use the inversion table only on a level sur- face. Cover the floor beneath the inversion table to protect the floor.

7.Make sure that all parts are properly tight- ened each time the inversion table is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.

8.Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the inversion table at all times.

9.The inversion table is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg). Do not use weights with the inversion table.

10.Always wear athletic shoes with laces to help secure your feet in the inversion table, and for foot protection while exercising.

11.The inversion table should be used only by persons 6 ft. 6 in. (198 cm) tall or less.

12.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

13.Always make sure that the ankle lock is secured snugly against your ankles and that the short knob is fully tightened before you use the inversion table.

14.Perform all activities on the inversion table in a slow, controlled manner. Aggressive exer- cise can cause the inversion table to tip over.

15.Always exercise with a partner. Your partner should be ready to return the backrest to the upright position if you cannot complete the rotation.

16.If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.

17.Following is a list of factors and conditions that may make inverting inadvisable (this list is not exhaustive; it is intended only for refer- ence). If one or more factors or conditions apply to you, consult your physician before using the inversion table.

•Pregnancy

•Hiatal hernia or ventral hernia

•Glaucoma, retinal detachment, or conjunc- tivitis

•High blood pressure, hypertension, or recent stroke or transient ischemic attack

•Heart or circulatory disorders for which you are being treated

•Middle ear infection and extreme obesity

•Spinal injury, cerebral sclerosis, or acutely swollen joints

•Bone weakness (osteoporosis), recent unhealed fractures, medullary pins, or sur- gically implanted orthopedic supports

•The use of anticoagulants, including high doses of aspirin