Hang ups Teeter GL9500 Series User manual

STEP ONE
Assemble the A-frame Base (GL9520)
• OpentheA-frameandmakesurethattheSpreaderArmsare
locked flat. (See Figure 1)
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ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin: These instructions will guide you in properly assembling the unit. Please review all the steps before beginning assembly.
Carefully adhere to the Assembly Instructions and Owner’s Manual to help ensure user safety and product integrity.
PRE-ASSEMBLY
GL9500TM
Figure 1
front rear
Spreader Arms
ASSEMBLY
F51064
F51088
GL9525
GL9522
F81021
GL9520
Carefully remove the individual parts from the carton. You should have all of the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your retailer or customer service directly (See Pg. 4).
GL9521
1. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of the equipment and the inherent risks of inversion, such as falling on your
head or neck, pinching, entrapment or equipment failure.
2. This product is not designed for persons over 6ft 6in (198 cm) or 300 lbs (136 kg). Structural failure could occur or head/neck may impact floor
during inversion. Serious injury or death could result.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. DO NOT use the inversion table until you have thoroughly and carefully read the Owner’s Manual, viewed the Instructional DVD, reviewed all
other accompanying documents, and inspected the equipment.
6. The steps in the DVD directly coincide with the steps detailed in these Assembly Instructions.
7. Choose a level surface for assembling and operating the table.
8. Follow each step in sequence. Do not skip ahead.
9. Make sure that all fasteners are secure.
10. PRIOR TO USE, test and inspect the table. Make sure the table rotates smoothly to inverted position and back.
11. Replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.
!WARNING
DONOTDISCARD- KEEPFOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ITEMSFORASSEMBLY ITEM #’s
A-frame base GL9520
EZ Angle Tether Strap F51008
Main shaft GL9521
Table frame with mat F81021
Left Handle GL9518
Right Handle GL9522
Double Threaded Bolts (4) GL9523
Shrouds GL9524
1/4” Bolts (4) GL9525
Two (2) roller hinges F51064
Two (2) wrenches F51088
Rear bar with ankle clamps F51052
2” (51mm) Hex Bolt / Nut / Washer F51087
Black Rubber Plugs F51056
Instructional DVD* LD9500
*not included in drawings
F51087
F51056
F51052
GL9524
GL9523
F51008
One plug may be
preassembled
into rear bar
GL9518

Assembly Instructions #LG9501 Pg. 2
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for an explanation of the hole settings.
We suggest using Setting C to start.
ASSEMBLY
STEP THREE
Install Roller Hinges (F51064) to Table Frame (F81021)
• For ease of assembly, rest the table frame against the crossbar at the
frontoftheA-frame.
• Open the cam locks on each side of the table frame.
• With the grooved pivot pins facing out, insert the roller hinges into the
brackets on each side of the table frame. (See Figure 3) The roller hinges
will slide between the cam locks and the brackets. (See Figure 3A)
• Make sure that the roller hinges are in the same hole setting on both
sides.
• Push down on the cam lock to secure the hinge. Figure 3B shows the
rollerhingeengagedcorrectly(inSettingC).
STEP FOUR
Attach the Table Frame (F81021) to theA-frame Base (GL9520)
• Holdingeachsidenear therollerhinges,pickup thetableframeandstand at
thefrontof theA-frame. Lower eachpivotpininto theA-frame hingeplatesat
thesametime.(SeeFigure4) Figure 4Ashowsthecorrect placement ofthe
pivotpinintothehinge plate.
• Make sure that both pivot pins are seated at the base of the slot in the
hingeplate.
• Check to make sure that the self-locking hooks have closed over both
pivot pins and that the table rotates smoothly.
Figure 4
Figure 4A
Figure3BFigure3A
Hinge
into
bracket
Close
cam lock
In Setting C
pivot
pin
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.
WARNING
!
Figure 3
STEP TWO
Install Handles (GL9518, GL9522) and Shrouds (GL9524) on A-frame
Base(GL9520)
• Inserttwodouble threaded bolts (GL9523) through the base of the Left
Handle (marked with an “L”) and hand tighten on the outside with the
nuts provided. (See Figure 2) Line up and insert the opposite end of the
boltsthrough the corresponding 1/3” holes ontheoutside of the hinge
plate. Loosely tighten with nuts, then use the wrenches provided to
tighten both sets of nuts, being careful not to over tighten. Repeat with
theRightHandle.
• Placeoneofeachshroudovertheoutsideedgeof the corresponding
handle.Lineupandinsertshroudbolts(GL9525)throughthesmaller
1/4” holes in the hinge plate (See Figure 2). Use the wrenches
providedtotightenthenuts,beingcarefulnottoovertighten.
Figure 2A
NOTE:Nutsandbolts
maybepackaged
separatelyor
assembledin
handlesandshrouds.
Figure 2
(L)

STEP SIX
Insert the Main Shaft (GL9521) into the Table Frame (F81021)
• Loosenthede-rattlerknobonthemainshafthousing.
• With the height adjustment settings on the main shaft facing up, slide the
end of the main shaft into the blue bushing in the main shaft housing. (See
Figure6)
• Pull out the height selector locking pin to allow the main shaft to slide in
further. For the purpose of easy assembly, slide the main shaft in all the
way and release the pin in the storage setting. (Refer to the Owner’s
Manualforproperheightadjustment before use).
• Tightenthede-rattlerknob.
STEP EIGHT
Testing the Assembly
PRIOR TO USE:
• Test the table by hand for smooth and steady rotation.
• Ensureallfastenersaresecure.
You have completed the assembly of your Teeter Hang Ups®Inversion
Table.
• ReadyourOwner’sManualthoroughlybeforeusingtheinversion table. Im-
proper settings could result in serious injury or death.
• For your reference, the table’s serial number can be found at the base of the
table frame on the back.
• Please complete and mail your warranty card, or submit it on-line at
www.STLIntl.com.
de-rattler
knob
WARNING
!
Read the Owner’s Manual for information on
selecting the correct user height setting.
Improper settings could result in serious injury or death.
!
Assembly Instructions #LG9501 Pg. 3
Figure 7
STEP FIVE
Assemble Rear Bar with Ankle Clamps (F51052)
• With the rounded corners of the rear foam ankle piece facing down, insert
the rear bar with one ankle clamp into the large hole at the bottom of the
mainshaft(GL9521).(SeeFigure5)
• Align the hole in the rear bar with the hole on the main shaft and insert
the Hex bolt (F51087) into the holes from the rear. Install the washer and
nut;tightenwith the wrenches provided.
• Slipthe other foam ankle clamp with silverbacking(roundedcorners
down)onto the rear bar and pushtheblack rubber plug (F51056) into the
bar. See Figure 5A for correct assembly.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 5A
Figure 5
Figure 6
STEP SEVEN
Attach the EZ-Angle Tether Strap (F51008) to Limit the Degree of Rotation
• Attach the clip to the desired strap angle and hook the clip to the loop at the
base of the table bed.
• 20° - Secure the clip to the green strap for inversion to a gentle 20°.
• 40° - Secure the clip to the blue strap for inversion to a moderate 40°.
• 60° - Secure the clip to the black tip of the strap for inversion to a more
advanced 60°. This is the angle when all the benefits of inversion
are realized.
• 90° - Remove the tether strap entirely for full inversion and exercise!
Hook tether
strap here.
60°°
°°
°
40°°
°°
°
blue
20°°
°°
°
green
NoStrap:
90°°
°°
°

Assembly Instructions #LG9501 Pg. 4
For information about the Teeter Hang Ups®5-year warranty, or if you have any
problems assembling the equipment or questions about its use, please contact Customer
Service at the appropriate location below:
USA & Canada:
STL International, Inc.
9902 162nd St. Ct. E., Puyallup, WA98375
Toll Free (Phone) 800-847-0143 (Fax) 800-847-0188
Local (Phone) 253-840-5252 (Fax) 253-840-5757
(email) [email protected] (web) www.STLIntl.com
International:
Inversion International, Ltd.
PO Box: AP 59245, New Providence Island, Bahamas
(Phone) [phone] (Fax) [phone]
(email) [email protected] (web) www.InversionInternational.com
U.S.andforeignpatentsapply. Otherforeignpatentspending.
TeeterHangUps®isaregisteredtrademarkofSTLInternational,Inc.
andInversionInternational,Ltd.
Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
©COPYRIGHT2005,STLInternational,Inc.andInversion
International,Ltd. InternationalLawProhibitsAnyCopying,11/05-2
* any modification to this device
will void the UL Classification
Classified as Medical
Equipment, part I in accordance
with UL 2601-1 and CAN/CSA
C22.2; General Requirements
for Safety in accordance with
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Figure 11 STORING THE INVERSION TABLE
IMPORTANTNOTE:TheGL9500TM willnotfoldforstoragewhilein Setting “C”
of the roller hinge. You must have the roller hinge set in either the “A” or “B”
setting to do so.
• Loosenthede-rattlerknob.
• Pull the height selector locking pin and slide the main shaft in all the way
to the ankle clamp assembly. 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 theA-frame.
• The legs of theA-frame base may then be folded together for compact
storage. (See Figure 11). WARNING: This operation may pinch
fingers if not done slowly and carefully.
TABLE MAT: REMOVING / CLEANING / TIGHTENING
• You may find it easier to remove the nylon mat while the table is in its
storageposition.
• Pull up on the plastic tension clips to loosen the adjustment straps.
• Release one corner at a time, then slide the mat off the frame.
• The mat should be washed in cold on gentle cycle. Replace the mat on
the table frame while still wet.
• If you feel the nylon mat needs to be tightened, pull the adjustment straps
on the back of the mat.
POST ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS 
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MAINTENANCE 

STORAGE
CHANGING THE ROLLER HINGE SETTING
• Stand with your legs on either side of the main shaft.
• Reachundereachrollerhingewithyour index fingers. Use yourthumbstoreleasethe
locksover the roller hinges. (See Figure9)
• Lift both sides of theTable Frame out of theA-frame at the same time. You may rest
the table on the crossbar of theA-frame.
• Unlock the cam locks for each roller hinge. Change the roller hinges to the desired
setting (A, B, or C, from most aggressive to least aggressive). (See Figure 10)
• Relock the cam locks. Replace the roller hinges into the hinge plates of theA-frame.
Figure 9
A
B
C
Shows pin in
Setting C
Figure 10