Teeter Hang Ups GL9500 Inversion Table User manual

(36-54kg.)
(54-100kg.)
(100-136kg.)
80-120lbs.
120-220lbs.
220-300lbs.
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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD
RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Restrictions on Use
•DO NOT use the equipment without a licensed physician's approval. Carefully review the following list of medical
contraindications for inversion with your licensed physician: (This is not an exhaustive list, it is intended only for reference)
· Middle ear infection · Conjunctivitis · Recent stroke or transient ischemic attack
· Extreme obesity · High blood pressure · Bone weakness (osteoporosis)
· Pregnancy · Hypertension · Recent or unhealed fractures
· Hiatal hernia · Heart or circulatory disorders · Medullary pins
· Ventral hernia · Spinal injury · Surgically implanted orthopedic supports
· Glaucoma · Cerebral sclerosis · Use of anticoagulants (including high doses of aspirin)
· Retinal detachment · Acutely swollen joints
•DO NOT use if you are over 6ft 6in (198 cm) or 300 lbs. (136 kg). Structural failure could occur or head/neck may impact the floor
during inversion.
•DO NOT modify the equipment or use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Utilize the
equipment for its intended purpose only.
• This product is not intended for use in public facilities.
Precautions Before Using
•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.
•NEVER allow children to use the equipment unsupervised.
•DO NOT operate equipment while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may cause drowsiness or disorientation.
•ALWAYS inspect the equipment prior to use. Make sure that all fasteners are secure and that the equipment is located on a level
surface.
• ALWAYS replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.
•ALWAYS wear securely tied lace-up shoes with a flat sole, such as a normal tennis style shoe. DO NOT wear shoes with thick
soles, boots, high-tops or any shoe that extends above the anklebone.
•ALWAYS make sure the equipment is properly adjusted to the correct user settings prior to each use.
• Refer to additional warning notices posted on the equipment.
Precautions during use
•DO NOT use aggressive movements, or use weights, elastic bands or any other exercise or stretching device while on the
inversion table.
•ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT drop or insert objects into any opening.
• First time users should use a spotter to ensure they are able to find the correct balance setting and are comfortable with the
operation of the table.
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OWNER'SMANUAL
GL9500TM Height / Weight Capacity:
Max 6'6" / 300 lbs. (198 cm, 136 kg)
DO NOT REMOVE FROM TABLE
PRIOR TO USE
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
finding your proper settings and REMEMBER THEM. Check these settings every time prior to using the equipment.
1. Adjust the Roller Hinge:
Therollerhingesettingcontrolstheresponsivenessorrateofrotation. Therearethreeholes;holeselectiondependsbothon
yourbody weight andthe rotational responsivenessyou desire. For usersjust learning touse the inversiontable, we
recommend starting with Setting C. (See Figure 1) IMPORTANT: Place the roller hinges in the same hole setting on each
side.
Figure 1
A
B
C

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• Slidethemainshaftuntilthelastsettingyoucanread is1"morethanyourheight.e.g.
If you're 5'10" (178 cm) the last numbers you'll be able to read will be 5'11" (180 cm).
NOTE:Thebestheightsettingforyouwilldependonyourweightdistributionandcould
varyoneortwoinchesoneithersideofyouractualheight.Startingatoneortwoinches
more than your height will help to ensure that the rotation of the table is not too fast.
• Release the height selector locking pin so that it fully engages in a hole.
Retightenthede-rattlerknob.
3. Attach Tether Strap:
For first time users, attach the tether strap to control your angle of rotation.
(See Figure 3) You can increase the angle of rotation allowed by the tether
strapasyoubecomemorecomfortable using the table, or remove itall-together
forfullinversion.
Figure 2
USING THE GRAVITY LOCK SYSTEM
1. Preparing to Mount:
•ALWAYS wear securely tied lace-up shoes with a flat sole, such as a normal
tennis style shoe. DO NOT wear shoes with thick soles, boots, high-tops or any shoe that extends above the anklebone,
asthistype of footwearcouldinterfere with properly securingyourankles.
• Push down on the knob of Gravity Lock Handle, close slightly, then push open-this allows the locking
system inside the Gravity Lock Housing to disengage.
2. Mounting:
• Slide your ankles between the foam ankle clamps, resting your feet on the Foot Platform.
• Press your ankles back firmly against the rear ankle clamps.
• Rotate the top of the rear clamps slightly inward toward your ankles - this will increase your
comfortwhileinverting.
• Pull the Gravity Lock Handle toward you. Make sure your pant legs do not interfere with
obtainingasecureclosure.
• Adjust the ratchet handle to make sure both the front and rear ankle clamps are snug against
your ankles. (See Figure 4)
IMPORTANT!
Jiggle the Gravity Lock Handle from front to back to make sure the foot clamps are locked securely. ALWAYS carefully
check to be certain the Gravity Lock Handle is locked securely each time you use your inversion table and make sure
that both the front and rear ankle clamps are snug against your ankles or you could fall when the table inverts.
2. Adjust Height Setting:
The height settings are stamped on the main shaft in both inches and centimeters.
• Loosenthede-rattlerknob.
• Pullout the heightselector locking pinwith your righthand while slidingthe main shaft
with your left. (See Figure 2)
Figure 4
3. Unlocking
• Push down the knob of the Gravity Lock Handle. (See Figure 5)
• Pull the Handle toward you slightly, allowing the spring locking system inside
the Gravity Lock Housing to disengage. (See Figure 5A)
• Pushout sothat youhave enough room to slideyour feetout from between
the Ankle Clamps . Figure 5 Figure 5A
Failure to lock the foot clamps fully could result in serious injury or death!
DONOTdeviatefromtheseinstructions.
WARNING
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Figure 3
60°°
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40°°
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blue
20°°
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green
NoStrap:
90°°
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Hook tether
strap here.

INVERTING
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If correctly balanced, the inversion table will operate much like a teeter totter. By
shifting weight to the head end of the table, you will move in that direction, and vice
versa. Your arms will provide most of the weight needed to rotate the table.
Fasteningthetether strapbeforeyoustartwillpreventthe table frominverting
completely. (SeeFigure7)
• Raiseone arm slowly up andover your head,stopping alongthe way as requiredto
control the downward rotation of the table. If you raise both arms, the speed and
angleofinversionincreases.
• When the table is at an angle you like, rest your arm on the table at whatever
position it's in.
BALANCING
Theinversiontable is likeasensitivelybalanced fulcrum. It responds toverysmall 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 without contacting other objects or
people.
• Rest your head on the nylon mat and place your arms at your side. Slowly place your
arms on your chest.
⇒Ifyour head islowerthan your feet,lengthen the height settingby one holeandtest
again.
⇒If your feet do not move at all, then shorten the height setting by one hole and test
again.
⇒If the table comes to rest with your feet lifted a few inches off the A-frame, you have
foundthecorrectbalancesetting! (SeeFigure6)
Thecorrectbalance setting willallowyour arm movementstorotatethe table backward
smoothly and slowly and to return to the full upright position. This is an important step,
so you should spend as much time as you need to find your ideal height setting. Once
you do find your setting, it should remain the same as long as your weight does not
changesubstantially.
Figure 6
Correctly
Balanced
Figure 7
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RETURNING UPRIGHT
• To return to the upright position, put your arms at your side. (See Figure 8)
Sinceyourbodymayhavelengthened,armmovementsalonemaynotbesuffi-
cient to return you to the full upright position. You may need to bend your knees
to shift your body weight to the foot side of the pivot point. Do not lift your head or
try to sit up. (See Figure 8A)
WARNING
!
For your first few inversion sessions, ask a spotter to assist you until you are able to find your correct balance setting and
arecomfortablewiththeoperationofthetable.
Bend Knees
Slightly
Figure8A
Figure 8
Figure 9
FULL INVERSION
Definition: Hanging completely by your ankles with your back free from the table. Do not attempt
this step until you are comfortable with partial inversion.
• Disconnect the tether strap.
• Set roller hinges in the top hole setting "A" if you want the table to "lock" firmly while inverted. If
you are 220 lbs. (100 kg) or more, set the roller hinges in the "B" hole setting.
• From a balanced position on the table, slowly raise both hands over your head to begin rotation.
You may need to assist the last few degrees of rotation by pushing on the floor or A-frame until
the table pulls away from your back. In your correct balance setting, your weight will keep the
table "locked" in this position until you are ready to return upright. (See Figure 9)

To Release from the Inverted "Locked" Position:
• Placeonehand over yourshoulderandholdontothecornerof thetableframe.
• Placeyour otherhand onthe bottom bar of the A-frame infront ofyou. (See Figure10)
• Pull both hands together. This will rotate the table out of the "locked" position. Slowly
move your arms and elbows to your sides to complete the rotation. Elbows protruding
overthe sidesof thetablebedcould getpinched between theA-frameandthetablebed
asyoureturnupright(SeeFigure10A).
• If your body is stretched, you will need to bend your knees to shift body weight to the
foot side of the pivot point. Do not lift your head or sit upwhilereleasing from the
"locked" position.
STORING THE INVERSION TABLE
IMPORTANTNOTE: TheGL9500TM willnot fold for storage whileinSetting"C"ofthe
roller hinge. You must have the roller hinge set in either the "A" or "B" setting to do so.
• Loosenthede-rattlerknob.
• Pull out the main shaft locking pin and slide the main shaft in all the way to the ankle
clamp assembly. Allow the locking pin to engage in the storage setting.
• Rotate the table opposite from use until the table has turned 180 degrees and rests
against the cross bar on the A-frame.
• Foldthelegs of the A-framebasetogether for compact storage.(See Figure 11)
Takecare not to pinchyourfingers.
Figure 10A
Figure 10
Figure11
Storage
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* 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.
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TeeterHangUps®isaregisteredtrademarkofSTLInternational,Inc.
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Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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WARNING - Tipover Hazard
The equipment is structurally rated at a capacity of 6'6" (198 cm) or 300 lbs (136 kg). However, please confine all inverted
activities to smooth movements. Aggressive exercises, which involve a lot of body movement, can cause the table to tip over
resulting in serious injury or death!
!
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of the equipment and the inherent risks of inversion, such
asfallingonyour head or neck,pinching,entrapmentorequipmentfailure.
DONOTusetheinversiontableuntilyouhavethoroughlyandcarefullyreadtheOwner'sManual,viewedtheInstructional
Video, reviewed all other accompanying documents, and inspected the equipment. ALWAYS test and inspect the
equipmentforsmoothoperationpriortoeachuse.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING INVERTING
Begin Slowly:
•Invert only15 - 20 degrees tobegin with.
• Stay down as long as you are comfortable, even
if only a few seconds at first.
Pay Attention to What Your Body Tells You:
• Remind yourself that your body is unique and it will tell you what is good for
it.
• Come up slowly, dizziness after a session is a sign that you have come up
too fast. Important: rest at horizontal for 30 seconds or more, allowing your
body to readjust to being upright.
• Waitforawhileafteryou'veeatenbeforeyouinvert.
• If inversion makes you nauseous, don't fight it. Come up as soon as you feel
queasy, even if after only a few seconds. Give it time--it may take weeks or
monthsbeforeyourinnereargetsusedtoinverting.
Make Changes Gradually:
• Increase the angle in small increments only if it is comfortable to you. You
cangainallthebenefitsofinversionwithouteverinvertingbeyond60degrees.
Muscle stretching and relaxation can be realized at as little as 20 degrees.
• You may want to increase your routine from 1-2 minutes to 5 or more over time - just listen to your body.
Remember, this is not a no pain, no gain situation!
Moving While Inverted is Helpful:
• Add gentlestretchingandlightexercisesonly afteryouarecomfortablewithinversion. Movement whileinvertedmay
help make inversion a more comfortable experience and may help joints to realign and muscles to stretch and relax.
• Movement may be accomplished either by intermittent or rhythmic traction or by stretching and light exercise:
Intermittent traction consists of 1-2 minutes down and a half minute up, to be repeated as long as is comfortable at
anglesthatarecomfortableforyou.
Rhythmic traction is a more evenly spaced rocking up and down.
Stretchingcanbe done atpartialinversion(torsorotation)oratfull inversion (torsorotation,
backextension and flexion).
Lightexerciseshouldonlybeperformedfromthefullyinverted,"locked"
position. Crunches,full-rangesit-upsand squats provideagreatwayto
strengthen muscles with virtually no loads to your joints.
Keepelbows closeto thebodywhileexercisingtoavoidimpact with
theA-frame. DONOTuseweights,elasticbandsoranyotherexercise
orstretchingdevicewhileontheinversiontable. Confineallinverted
activitiestosmoothmovements. Aggressiveexercises,whichinvolvea
lot of body movement, can cause equipment to tip over resulting in
seriousinjuryordeath.
Do It Regularly:
•Make inversion aregularroutine and integralpart of yourlife...that is
how you will experience the most benefits!

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INVERSION: YOUR WAY TO A BETTER BACK, BETTER BODY.
Inversion puts gravity to work for you by placing your body in line with the downward force of gravity. Not only can
inversion therapy help to temporarily relieve back pain, but it also can be used as a method to relieve other negative
effectsthat gravity has onyourbody. Inversion can also beusedasa proactive approach tohelpmaintainoverallback
health. Hangingupsidedown can help tostretchand relax muscles, reducestress,andprovide healthy movementfor
ligaments.
•Inversiontemporarilyelongatesthespine,increasingthespacebetweenthevertebrae,whichrelievesthepressure
on discs, ligaments and nerve roots. Less pressure means less back pain.
•Lyingdownin bed onlyreleases75% of standing bodyweighton the spinal discs. Thehundredsof ligaments and
muscles that encase and stabilize the spine act like a bunch of rubber bands holding the spine in compression
equal to 25% of standing body weight. Inverting to 60° helps to reduce the disc pressure to at or near zero.1
•Theinnercoreofyourdiscs is made of jellylikematerialwhichprovidesthe“cushioning”inyourback. You can lose
up to .5” - .75” (1.3-2.0 cm) in height daily during your waking hours from the compressive effects of gravity. This
dailyheight loss reversesovernight, but not100%,resulting in permanentheight loss, lossofflexibility and shock
absorption. Whileinverted,you are ableto temporarily reversethedownward pressure onyourdiscs, helping the
discs to recover and regain lost moisture and lost height, with improved flexibility.
•Inverting yourself to as little as 20-25° for even a few minutes can help relax tense muscles and speed the flow of
lymphatic fluids which flush out the body’s wastes and carry them to the blood stream.
•Unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system has no pump. Only the alternate contraction and relax-
ation of muscles moves lymphatic fluid “uphill” through capillaries and one-way valves to the upper chest for
cleansing. Inverting the body so that gravity works with, not against, these one-way valves stimulates the flow of
the lymph system, helping to clear toxins from the body.
•Your heart must work against gravity to pump blood up to your brain, which is the body’s largest consumer of
oxygen. Inversion is a simple way to improve circulation to the upper body.
•Wheninverting,youarehelpingyourheart to clear the blood fromyourfeet,
legs,and lower body. Thisallows the bloodinyour limbs tocirculate more
easily,which may helpto drain bloodfrom varicose veins.
Theconstant pull ofgravityhas a cumulativenegativeeffect on thejoints
and spinal discs. Used sensibly, inversion is extremely beneficial, and no
moredangerousthan many other popularandwidely-practicedfitness
activities. Sometimesthere’s an explanationfor why inversionworksand
sometimes there isn’t.
Theexperience of thousands ofpeoplewho invert regularlyisthat it gives
them the relief from back pain they’ve been looking for. Just as impor-
tant,theygain the rejuvenating effectsofinversion on theentire body,
providinghealthbenefits far beyond thereliefofback pain.
1Nachemson, A and Elfstrom, G; Intravital Dynamic Pressure Measurements in Lumbar Discs.
Scandinavian Journal of Rehab Medicine, supplement, 1970)