Sporttec Thumper versa pro User manual

THUMPER UNTERKÖRPERMASSAGEGERÄT

VERSA PRO

ANLEITUNG

Art.-Nr. 31406 · Kategorie: Massagegeräte

operator’s

manual

versa pro

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Thumper®. We know that you

will love using this product, and will enjoy the feel good experience

associated with it.

All Thumper® products are developed with state of the art technology

and years of experience. Our manufacturing processes observe

strict control of quality and use only the highest quality materials and

components.

All Thumper® massagers feature our patented Percussive Action that

is unmatched in any other products. They are ideal for individuals with

active lifestyles who need to relax their muscles after exercise, and for

people who want the invigorating feel you get from a great massage.

As a new Thumper® owner, please make sure to read through this

operator manual, as it covers safety instructions, product operation,

considerations when not to use Thumper®, and maintenance and

warranty information for your new massager. This manual provides some

basic massage techniques, but it is not intended to furnish a complete

outline on massage or list of indications.

All Thumper® products are designed to help people Stay Active. Enjoy

your new Thumper®!

Safety Instructions

Danger: When using an electrical appliance like Thumper®, basic

precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using Thumper®.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug Thumper® from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Do not use while bathing or in a shower.• Do not move or store Thumper® where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into the water. Unplug

immediately.

Warning: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to

persons:

• Thumper® should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug Thumper® from outlet when not in use and before cleaning

• Never operate Thumper® if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or immersed in water.

Contact the factory for examination and repair.

• Do not operate under a blanket or pillow, or any place where ventilation may be insufficient.

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

• Use Thumper® only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.• Do not carry Thumper® by the cord or pull the cord sharply.• Never drop or insert any object into any openings.• To disconnect, turn off switch and remove plug from outlet.• Connect Thumper® to a properly grounded outlet only.• Never operate Thumper® with the ventilation openings blocked. Keep the ventilation openings free of lint, hair, and the like. Never operate on a soft bed or soft couch where air openings may be blocked.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.• Do not use outdoors.• Do not operate where aerosol products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use massager in close proximity to loose clothing or jewellery.• Keep long hair away from massager when in use.Save these instructions

instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-with the words “Double Insulation” or the symbol (square within a square).Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and EN (European “20 minutes ON / 20 minutes OFF” (i.e. if you run it for 20 minutes, then

Massage should be pleasant and comfortable. If you feel pain or

discomfort, discontinue use immediately and consult your

physician.

If you suffer from any medical condition do not use a Thumper®

massager, any other electrical massager, or manual massage without

first consulting your doctor. Always remember that Massage should be

pleasant and comfortable; if you feel pain or discomfort, discontinue use

immediately and consult your physician.

Serious side effects or adverse events with massagers are extremely

rare, but as with any kind of massage therapy (with hands or

with massage equipment) it is important to observe the following

contraindications:

When not to use Thumper®

Do NOT use a massager if you have:

• Post-surgery without a doctor’s clearanceDo not use on testicles, ovaries, breast tissue, eyes, ears, head, neck, kidneys or directly on bone.

Warning:

DO NOT USE any massager on your neck. The neck is not generally a fragile structure but in some people, massaging the neck can lead

to serious adverse effects. A particular case of brain artery damage

was reported in 2004 in a study by Arthur C. Grant, MD, PHD; Norman Wang, MD. They suggested that a specific warning of the risk of stroke and injury to critical blood vessels would prompt more cautious use of

electric massagers on the neck.

Stroking Legs: If stroking the legs, always stroke toward the heart as

this travels in the direction of the normal flow of venous blood.

Pinching of the skin: When used correctly, Thumper® does not

pinch. If the massager is tilted over excessively, loose skin could be

forced into the gap between the massage sphere and the plastic hous-

ing, pinching the skin. To avoid this, always keep the massage spheres

and thumper action perpendicular to the body.

Itching may occur if:

• Irritable material or clothing is used between Thumper® and the skin (e.g. synthetic materials).

• Left in one spot too long (over 60 seconds). • The relative humidity of the environment is quite low, during the dry winter months, for instance.

Tickling: In the legs, tickling is a normal reaction. Tickling will subside

after approximately 5-10 seconds with Thumper® “Parked”. Feet will not tickle if Thumper® is used on self, but may tickle when a person places

it on another person’s feet.

with a cloth dampened with a mild soap. Do not use thinner, benzene, permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings. No additional lubrication is electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Controls

Patented Thumper Action means that Thumper VersaPro works with

direct drive percussive, rather than orbital action. Orbital massagers ‘rub’ your skin, while percussive massagers deliver a more powerful massage.

Thumper VersaPro’s unique action – a steady, comfortable, pulsed acu-pressure – delivers a more thorough and effective massage. Its pulsation frequencies penetrate even large body parts without having to ‘dig

deeper’ as one does with hand massage.VersaPro contains self leveling steel suspension that automatically

adjusts to different body parts. This means that you do not have to be

concerned with the extra weight of your thighs verses say your feet, when

applying them to the massage pads. Simply lay on or against VersaPro

and relax.

Self Leveling

Steel Suspension

Power Cord Storage: Your Thumper VersaPro massager is equipped

with a plastic cord tie to help you store its 12 ft. power cord. It should

remain attached to the power cord when in use as seen below

Polyethylene

Cord Tie

Polyethylene

Cord Tie

When storing the cord, grasp it about 6” from the handle and loop the cord several times into one ft. diameter loops. Finish by tightly wrapping

the plastic cord tie around the bundled cord.

1 Power ON/OFF

2 Auto program selector

(press repeatedly, or hold to rotate

through 7 different auto profiles)

Auto program - led indicators

(GREEN lights)

3 Power level UP

(manual, fixed setting)

4 Power level DOWN

(manual, fixed setting)

Power level - led indicators

(RED lights)

13 choices of massage settings

• 7 auto programs plus • 6 manual settings6

Electronic Speed Controller

Thumper VersaPro operates with a sophisticated electronic motor

controller incorporating speed feedback logic plus protection from

overheating or stalled motor conditions. Speed feedback logic means

that it maintains the RPM of each of its 6 designated speeds (ranging

from 16-30 pulses per second), regardless of load. When additional

force or weight is put onto the massaging pads, the controller

recognizes the extra load and adjusts the current to maintain its speed.

A reverse compensation takes place when the extra load is removed

and the motor speeds up. The adjustment takes place sixty times per

second and is not noticeable to the user. The base controller has 4

tactile switches plus 13 led speed and massage profile indicators.

When powering ON, VersaPro will always go UP or DOWN with the Manual Speed triangles or divert to one of can use the + or – triangular buttons to manually increase or decrease Green LEDs. Pressing the AUTO PROGRAM button repeatedly (or hold) cycles in a counter clockwise direction. Watch the GREEN LED lights for indication of which program you are currently running. Watch the RED LED lights for indication of what power setting it is currently running.

• 7 auto programs plus • 6 manual settings

Speed/ Power Settings: When powering ON, VersaPro will always reset to Manual Power#3. This is your starting point. From here you may

go UP or DOWN with the Manual Speed triangles or divert to one of the 7 Auto Programs. Thumper VersaPro has 13 different power/speed

settings. Speeds range from 1 at the weakest, to 6 at the strongest. You

can use the + or – triangular buttons to manually increase or decrease the speeds.

In addition to fixed speeds, the VersaPro has 7 Auto Profile Programs,

which create a variance of speed and power to enhance your massage

and relaxation. The 7 auto programs are activated by the AUTO

PROGRAM button and cycle through from 1 to 7 as indicated by the

Green LEDs. Pressing the AUTO PROGRAM button repeatedly (or hold) cycles in a counter clockwise direction. Watch the GREEN LED lights for indication of which program you are currently running. Watch the RED LED lights for indication of what power setting it is currently running.Power profiles:

Low, Medium, High

Sine wave 1

Sine wave 2

Small Tsunami

Large Tsunami

Random 1

Random 2

Random 3

(3) Back of thighs (hamstrings): sitting or lying

direct drive percussive, rather than orbital action. Orbital massagers ‘rub’ Thumper VersaPro’s unique action – a steady, comfortable, pulsed acu-pressure – delivers a more thorough and effective massage. Its pulsation deeper’ as one does with hand massage.

Technique

(1) Feet: sitting or lying

(2) Calves: sitting or lying

atch the RED

When storing the cord, grasp it about 6” from the handle and loop the

Note: Never have the plastic edge of the machine compressing

the veins directly behind your knee

Note: Never have the plastic edge of the machine compressing

the veins directly behind your knee

• Concerns about your health• Uncontrolled high blood pressure• Varicose veins• Lesions• Blood clots• Lymphedema• Neuropathies• Pregnancy • Peripheral Vascular Disease• Pace makers• Arterial stents• Kidney problems• Severe osteoporosis• Unexplained calf pain• Advanced stage disorders• Skin conditions: shingles/herpes, extreme dermatitis such as • Post-surgery without a doctor’s clearanceDo not use on testicles, ovaries, breast tissue, eyes, ears, head, neck, DO NOT USE any massager on your neck. The neck is not generally was reported in 2004 in a study by Arthur C. Grant, MD, PHD; Norman Wang, MD. They suggested that a specific warning of the risk of stroke • Irritable material or clothing is used between Thumper® and the skin • Left in one spot too long (over 60 seconds). • The relative humidity of the environment is quite low, during the dry after approximately 5-10 seconds with Thumper® “Parked”. Feet will not it on another person’s feet.

Maintenance

Cleaning Tips: If the external surfaces become soiled, wipe clean

with a cloth dampened with a mild soap. Do not use thinner, benzene, or any other solvents. Thumper® is maintenance free, constructed with

permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings. No additional lubrication is necessary. Thumper® has no user serviceable parts inside.

Plugging In: To reduce the risk of electric shock, Thumper® may

have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). If so, this plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one-way. If the plug does not fit fully

in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.(5) Quadriceps: sitting

(4) Low back: sitting

• Never operate Thumper® if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not • Do not operate under a blanket or pillow, or any place where ventilation • Close supervision is necessary when used on, by or near children, • Use Thumper® only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.• Do not carry Thumper® by the cord or pull the cord sharply.• Never drop or insert any object into any openings.• To disconnect, turn off switch and remove plug from outlet.• Connect Thumper® to a properly grounded outlet only.• Never operate Thumper® with the ventilation openings blocked. Keep the ventilation openings free of lint, hair, and the like. Never operate on a • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.• Do not use outdoors.• Do not operate where aerosol products are being used or where • Do not use massager in close proximity to loose clothing or jewellery.• Keep long hair away from massager when in use.

Electrical Insulation: Thumper® is a double-insulated product. In a

double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided

instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the

product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and

knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service

personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be

identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product is marked

with the words “Double Insulation” or the symbol (square within a square).Extending Product Life: To get the most out of your Thumper® and

to make it last a long long time, you should consider three factors which

have a direct effect on premature wear: heavy load, high temperature,

and long uninterrupted running time.

Load: Thumper® is designed to operate best with its own weight. If too

much weight is applied to the massager it will result in weak Thumping

action. This is because Thumper® needs to pulse its massage spheres

against the muscle somewhat like the beating of a drum. When too much

force or extra weight is applied, its action is smothered or restricted and

it penetrates less, not more. All Thumper® products are designed with an

overload safety system to prevent damage to the device or to the user.

On some products the power is simply diminished until the load comes

back to normal levels, on other products the device shuts down and

needs to be reset.

Temperature: Internal temperature of the device is a function of a

number of variables: ambient temperature, running time, and load.

Excessive heat generated due to heavy loads on the system will quickly

cause the motor core temperature to rise. Persistent operation at an

elevated temperature will prematurely wear the working components and

may lead to motor damage. All Thumper® products have ventilation gaps

to allow air circulation inside the device. Some models are equipped

with cooling fans. All Thumper® products are designed with an over-

temperature safety system to prevent damage to the device or to the user.

If the temperature rises to excessive levels, the device will shut down and

will have to be allowed to cool, then reset.

Running Time: Thumper® has been tested and certified to meet

electrical safety standards established by, UL (Underwriters

Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and EN (European Standards) for household electrical appliances and massage appliances.

These products are intended for intermittent use, which is defined as

“20 minutes ON / 20 minutes OFF” (i.e. if you run it for 20 minutes, then you let it cool for 20 minutes).

Warranty

In case of breakdown or damage please call (905) 477-5222 or

1-800-THUMPER (848-6737). Thumper Massager Inc. warrants

any Thumper® product to the original purchaser against defective

materials or workmanship for normal use and service: For a period

of 2 years from the original purchase date. This Thumper Massager

product warranty does not apply to any item, which has (i) been

subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abuse; (ii) been wired,

repaired or altered by anyone other than Thumper Massager Inc.; (iii)

been improperly installed, stored, handled or maintained by anyone

other than Thumper Massager Inc; (iv) not been used in accordance

with the instructional booklet provided; (v) been subject to abnormal

electrical voltages or currents or other abnormal environmental

conditions; (vi) had its serial number(s) or dating altered or removed;

or (vii) does not apply to expendable components such as fuses,

drives, motor brushes and the like.

To obtain warranty service on your Thumper® product,

manufactured by Thumper Massager Inc. please contact our office

prior to shipping for further warranty instructions. Your Thumper®

product will be repaired, adjusted and/or replaced, as Thumper

Massager considers appropriate; your Thumper® product must be

returned for service along with proof of purchase showing purchase

date. Units returned without proof of purchase will be repaired

at service rates in effect at time of return. In event that the unit is

replaced, the replacement unit will continue to have a warranty

for the balance of the warranty term applicable to the original unit.

When returning your Thumper® product to the manufacturer under

this Product warranty, purchaser must pre-pay shipping charges

(inbound and outbound).

In case of manufacturing defect, Thumper Massager Inc. will cover

shipping expenses inbound and outbound for the first 90 days after

purchase, up to a limit of $20 each way.

• Always unplug Thumper® from the electrical outlet immediately after • Do not use while bathing or in a shower.• Do not move or store Thumper® where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid. Do • Thumper® should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug