Therafin SQUEEZE MACHINE User manual

SQUEEZE MACHINE OWNERS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to remove the machine from the pallet and cardboard crate..................................... page 2
How to properly adjust the machine for the user ............................................................... pages 3-4
How to properly use the machine ........................................................................................ pages 5-6
Parts that require maintenance ........................................................................................... page 7
Replacement parts ............................................................................................................... pages 8-10
How to disassemble the machine ......................................................................................... pages 11-14

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UNPACKING THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
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Remove phillips screws from wood strips on all four sides.
Remove outer and inner cardboard boxes by lifting up.
Suggestion: You may want to remove boxes before bringing
indoors, if ceiling height is an issue.
Remove wing nut that holds back of machine to pallet.
Remove wing nut that holds front of machine to pallet.
Remove cushion squares between clear sliding doors and wood.
Wood Strips
Wing Nut
Wing Nut
Cushion Squares
IMPORTANT: IN THE EVENT OF A RETURN, A RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE REQUESTED WITHIN 60 DAYS
OF RECEIPT OF THE MACHINE. THE RETURN IS SUBJECT TO A RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPER PAYS SHIPPING
COSTS. IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE MACHINE TO US, IT MUST BE SECURELY REPACKED EXACTLY AS IT WAS
SHIPPED TO YOU! DO NOT DISCARD OR DESTROY BOXES, PALLET, WOOD STRIPS, ETC., THEY MUST BE REUSED
FOR SHIPPING!

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ADJUSTING THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
Air Pressure & Air Flow
To change the PRESSURE of the side pad’s squeeze, adjust the air pressure.
To change the SPEED of the side pad’s squeeze, adjust the air flow.
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Turn on air compressor (lever to “auto” position).
Unlock the metal box to get to the air controls.
In most cases, the machine is shipped with
the air hose hooked to the compressor. If
not, cut an inch off the end of air hose to
get a good seal (left picture). Firmly push
air hose into red fitting on the 900elbow
(right picture). Slightly pull on hose to
make sure it is properly seated in fitting.
Note: The elbow is designed to spin around.
Air Hose Elbow
Metal Box
OFF
AUTO
Air Pressure
Pullblackknobupuntilitclicks.Turntheknobtoadjustpressure.
Push knob down to lock in position.
Watch the dial, and adjust while air compressor is on. To decrease the
pressure the side pads apply to the user, turn knob counter clockwise.
To increase pressure, turn knob clockwise.
Air Flow
Loosenroundnutdirectlyunder silverknob.Turn theknobto adjust
pressure.Tighten round nut to lock knob in place.
Adjustwhileaircompressorison. To slow down the speed of the side
pads (how fast they close and open), turn knob clockwise.
To make the side pads move quicker, turn knob counter clockwise.
Black Knob
Dial
Silver
Knob

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Loosen the knobs and adjust the side pad as needed. Before tightening knob, make sure the bolt is in one of
the notches that is cut in the board. The picture on the right shows the full range of adjustability.
Headrest Assembly
Loosen the knobs while supporting the front of the headrest assembly, as shown in the middle picture. Adjust
the height of the assembly as needed. Before tightening knob, make sure the bolt is in one of the notches that
is cut in the board, then tighten. To adjust the headrest strap, remove the knobs from the underside of the
assembly, as shown in the picture on the right. Slide the bolt through the appropriate adjustment hole and
replace knob.
Hand Control Box
Loosen the knobs and adjust the position of the hand control box as needed. The round red ball should be at
a comfortable reach. Tighten knobs.
ADJUSTING (continued)
page 4
Side Pads
Side Pad
Notches
Knobs
Knob
Notches
Headrest Assembly
Adjustment
Holes Knob
Hand Control Box
Knob
Note: Adjust pads wider for greater
comfort and to apply even pressure on
all parts of the body. Example: For
children the pads can be straight. For
men the pads may be set wider in the
shoulder area. For women the pads
may be set wider in the hip area.

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CORRECT BODY POSITION WHEN
USING THE SQUEEZE MACHINE

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USING THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
page 6
Read and understand page 5!
It is very important that the user is positioned in the machine correctly, and before using the machine, the
various parts of the machine must be adjusted correctly to the user’s size.
Turn air compressor on (lever to “auto” position).
Slide neck panels open.
Kneel and crawl in, keeping head down.
Place forehead in headrest strap.
Slide neck panels closed around neck, if desired.
Place hands through hole to grasp control lever.
Hand Control Box
Emergency Release Knob
must be pulled out/up for use.
When pushed in/down, it overrides
the Release/Squeeze lever, and
releases pressure on the side pads. Pads in Release position Pads in Squeeze position
OFF
AUTO
Neck Panels
Closed
Knob
Lever

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MAINTENANCE ON THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
page 7
Drain Air Compressor
Turn air compressor off. Turn drain valve clockwise
to drain water (air will empty out also). Put a
container under compressor to catch water when
draining. Close valve when completely drained.
Drain at least monthly, depending on amount of use.
Release/Squeeze Lever
Make sure ball is tightened on shaft, and shaft is tightened into the
valve that is inside the box. The lever can sheer off if it becomes loose,
so check often.
Small Black Knob
Drain
Valve
Ball
Shaft
Metal Box
OFF
AUTO
Unlock the metal box to get to the air controls.
Drain Air Pressure Regulator Valve
Whileair compressor is underfull pressure, turn
the small black knob clockwise to drain. Place a
paper towel under the knob, and keep it open
fora coupleseconds. Airwill escape,blowing
anywater out with it. Drain at least monthly,
dependingon amount ofuse.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
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Pulley Rope Assembly part # 18068
To get to the rope assembly you have to remove
the wooden box that covers part of it (left picture).
4 screws have to be removed (right picture):
2 on top, and 2 below the front control panel
(metal box).
Pictures below, (left to right) show:
Pulley rope assembly with wooden box removed.
Slide ball up rope, unbolt eye hook from wood.
Bend cotter pin straight, and remove. Rotate black
end of shaft so silver pin that rope goes around can
be removed. Rope will then fall free.
Pulley Rope
Assembly
Cotter Pin &
Silver Pin In
End Of Shaft
Unbolt
Remove
Remove
Cover
Bungee Cord part # 05304
Stretch bungee cord enough to untie the
knot at the end.
Hold it tight so it doesn’t contract and fly
through the holes.
Using two hands, guide it through the
holes until all the tension is off the bungee
cord.
Untie
Knot
Cord

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Headrest Padded Strap part # 18071
Unscrew knobs from underside of headrest unit.
Slide strap off bolts, pull through slots in unit.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued)
Elbow Pad part # 14614 (oval pad only)
Turn unit on it’s side and remove the 2
screws shown here, to remove the elbow
pad assembly. The elbow pad can then be
removed from the assembly.
Sliding Neck Panels part # 18056 (2 panels)
Slide one panel at a time to center of unit, tilt
top out to remove.
Headrest
Padded Strap
Sliding
Neck Panels
Elbow Pad
Assembly
Remove
Knob

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REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued)
page 10
Emergency Release Knob (outside box)
Use a snap ring pliers (shown) to remove the locking ring
that holds the knob in place.
Knob part # 00760
Snap Ring part # 00762
Release/Squeeze Lever (outside box)
The ball and shaft can be removed by unscrewing them.
Ball and Shaft part # 32523
Release/Squeeze Lever Saddle (inside box) part # 00757
The Saddle is the part inside the box that the lever screws into. To replace it, remove all
the screws that hold the top of the box on. Remove lever and knob.
Pictures below, (left to right) show how to remove the saddle from the valve:
Loosen the set screw. Push the pin out. Remove the lever saddle.
Quick Connect Fitting part # 00785
Used many places on the Squeeze Machine.

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DISASSEMBLE THE SQUEEZE MACHINE
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FOLLOW STEPS IN THIS ORDER
Disconnect Air Compressor
Turn off air compressor, unplug from wall outlet.
Open drain valve and let air out. Close drain valve.
With one hand, push red fitting in on quick connect
fitting. Hold in.
With other hand, push air hose into red fitting, then
pull out of fitting.
Headrest Assembly & Sliding Neck Panels
Remove headrest assembly and sliding panels.
Suggestion: After sitting assembly off to the side,
put the knobs and other hardware back on the bolts
so you don’t lose them.
Side Pad Assembly
Remove 4 screws that hold the pad to the wood.
Remove pad.
Slide ball up rope. Unbolt eye hook from wood.
Suggestions: Place screwdriver through eye hook
to hold in place while removing the nut. After eye
hook is removed from wood, put the nut back on
the eye hook so you don’t lose it.
Drain Valve
Quick
Connect
Fitting
Headrest
Assembly
Neck
Panels
Remove
IMPORTANT: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DISASSEMBLING THE MACHINE. IT WAS
CONSTRUCTED TO FIT THROUGH A 34” WIDE DOOR OPENING. DISASSEMBLING THE
MACHINE TO MOVE IT SHOULD BE YOUR LAST RESORT!

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DISASSEMBLY (continued)
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Side Pad Assembly (continued)
Stretch bungee cord enough to untie the
knot at the end.
Hold it tight so it doesn’t contract and fly
through the holes.
Using two hands, guide it through the
holes until all the tension is off the bungee
cord.
Remove knobs and remove entire side pad
assembly.
Suggestion: After removing side pad
assembly, put the knobs and other hard-
ware back on the bolts so you don’t lose
them.
Follow the same process to remove the
other side pad assembly.
Lay something protective (cardboard, rug,
etc.) down on floor, and carefully lay the
unit onto it, on it’s side.
Stabilizer Arm
Remove 2 screws from underneath base.
Remove 4 screws from side of stabilizer
arm.
Carefully remove stabilizer arm.
Side Pad
Removed
No Side Pads,
Lay On Side
Remove
Remove
Remove Arm
Untie
Knot
Cord

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DISASSEMBLY (continued)
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Elbow Pad Assembly
Remove 2 screws from underneath base.
Remove elbow pad assembly.
Hand Control Box
Treat control box with care! Black flexible hose and air line
stays connected, make sure they don’t get kinked.
Remove black knobs and sit control box on floor.
Suggestion: After removing control box, put the black knobs
and other hardware back on the bolts so you don’t lose them.
Hand
Control
Box
Elbow Pad
Assembly
Remove
Base
Remove 5 screws from underneath base:
2 screws for other stabilizer arm,
3 screws for front panel.
Remove base from rest of unit.
Remove
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DISASSEMBLY (continued)
page 14
Lay On
Front Panel
Stabilizer
Arm
Remove
Stabilizer Arm
Carefully lay unit onto front panel.
Remove 4 screws from side of remaining stabilizer arm.
Carefully remove stabilizer arm.
Moving Remaining Pieces
Treat control box with care! Black flexible hose and air line stays connected, make sure they don’t get kinked.
Stand the unit up as shown. Before moving, you should secure the control box to the unit in position shown
(use duct tape, rope, etc.), or you can have another person carry it with as you move the unit.
Suggestion: Use cutouts in front panel and/or padded support pieces to lift and carry the unit.
Secure The
Control Box
Lift
Lift
After Rebuilding Unit
Cut an inch off the end of air hose to get a good seal.
Firmly push air hose into red fitting on the quick connect fitting.
Slightly pull on hose to make sure it is properly seated in fitting.