Ironman Inversion Table Owner`s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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Gravity 4000
Model 5402
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SERVICE
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service department at
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Please have the following information ready when requesting for service:
Your name
Phone number
Owner's manual
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Serial number
Part number
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*If the product has major defects which prevent it
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within the period allowed by the store.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Service 2
Part fax request form 3
Placement of warning labels 4
Safety precautions 6
Overview drawing 7
Part list 8
Included hardware & tools 9
Assembly 10
How to use 14
Storage 17
Maintenance instructions 18
Warm-up 19
Warranty 20
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This inversion Table was designed and built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply
whenever you operate the exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before assembling
and operating this equipment. Also, please note the following safety instructions:
1. Consult your physician or other health care professionals before using the inversion table.
2. Always wear proper exercise apparel when using the equipment.
3. If any time you feel faint, light-headed or dizziness while operating the equipment, stop exercise
immediately. You should also stop exercising if you are experiencing pain or pressure.
Keep children and pets away from the equipment while in use.
Only one person should use the equipment at a time.
Make sure your equipment is correctly assembled before you use it. Be sure all screws, nuts, and
bolts are tightened prior to use.
Do not operate this or any exercise equipment if it is damaged.
. Watch your body: come up slowly, dizziness after a session means you came up too fast. Wait a
while after eating before using the inversion table. If you get nauseous, come up as soon as you
feel queasy.
9. Always use this equipment on a clear and level surface. Do not use outdoors or near water.
10. Keep hands and feet away from any moving parts. Do not insert any object into any openings.
11. Keep loose clothes, jewelry away from moving parts.
12. WARNING: ALWAYS HOLD ON TO THE SAFETY HANDLES AND GO BACK SLOWLY WHEN
INVERTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
13. Children under the age of 12 should not use the following fithess equipment.
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WARNING:
You should consult with your personal physician to see if inversion equipment is appropriate for you.
This is especially important for people with pre-existing health problems. Do not use this equipment
without your physician's approval.
Do not use this equipment if you have any of the following conditions or ailments:
. Extreme obesity
. Glaucoma, retinal detachment or conjunctivitis
. Pregnancy
. Spinal injury, Cerebral Sclerosis, or acutely swollen joints
. Middle ear infection
. High blood pressure, Hypertension, Recent stroke or Transient Ischemic attack
. Heart or circulatory disorders for which you are being treated
. Hiatus hernia or Ventral hernia
. Bone weaknesses including Osteoporosis, Unhealed fractures, Modularly pins, or Surgically
implanted orthopedic supports.
. Use of anti-coagulants including Aspirin in high doses.
Maximum Weight Capacity is 350 Ibs/ 159 kgs.
OVERVIEW DRAWING
PART LIST
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Most of the components of the following parts list have already been assembled for your convenience.
Please use the following list as a reference for ordering parts only.
INCLUDED HARDWARE / TOOL
Part # Description Quan.
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48 Bolt M6* 20 4 (rm } EB
51 BoltM6*25 4 CO > EB
54 Washer@13*@6.5* 1.0 8 (O)
55 Nut Cap 2 27 * 9 13.5 4
Wrench (1 pc) Screw Driver Wrench (1 pc)
Stand up the base of the machine, by separating the
u-frames.
Pull the Front and Rear U-Frames (1,2) as far apart
from each other as possible. Then push down on the
middle of the two Folding Arms (8) until they are
fully locked down.
Attach the Left & Right Foot Caps (50,49) to the Front
& Rear U-Frame (1,2) each with two Screws (48,51)
and Washers (54).
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Install two Nut Caps (55) onto Lock Nuts (15).
Slide one Protective Cover (37) on to each side of the
base as shown, and pull down on the Protective Covers
(37) until the bottom of the covers are slightly lower
than the Folding Arms (8).
Use the velcro straps on the bottom of the Protective
Covers (37) to secure the covers to the Folding Arms (8).
When the covers are assembled correctly, the Folding
Arms (8) should be fully covered by the Protective
Covers (37) with the logo on the outside.
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Slide the bottom of the Pivot Arms (5) into the brackets,
located at each side of the Bed Frame (4), align to the
desired hole on the arm with the peg on the bracket.
Insert the peg into the hole to lock the Pivot Arms (5) in
place.
It is recommended that you use the bottom hole on the
Pivot Arms (5) until you become more familiar with the
equipment.
Install the Pivot Arm Ring (47) onto the Pivot Arms (5).
Mount the Bed Frame (4) to the Rear U-Frame (2) by
inserting the ends of the Pivot Arms (5) into the chan
nels on the plates. The slotted portion of the rollers on
the end of the Pivot Arms (5) should be inserted into
the channels on the plates.
Insert the Steel Heel Holder Brackets (7) with 3 N
Rubber Heel Holders (31) from both ends of
the Rear Rod (9).
Repeat above step to assemble the
other two Steel Heel Holder Brackets
(7) with Rubber Heel Holders (31) to
the Front Rod (11).
ASSEMBLY
Pull out the Large Spring Knob (18), and slide the
Adjustable Boom (3) into the square bracket on
the bottom of the Bed Frame (4) as shown.
Slide the Adjustable Boom (3) upward until the
desired height on the Height Scale (44) is just
below the bracket on the bed frame.
Lock the Adjustable Boom (3) in place by releas-
ing the Large Spring Knob (18) and sliding the
Adjustable Boom (3) up or down slightly until the
Large Spring Knob (18) "pops" down into the
locked position.
For added safety, secured the Knob (30) into the
back side of the bracket on the Bed Frame (4) as
shown.
Attach the top end of Handlebar (29) onto the Rear
U-Frame (2) and Pivot Arm Ring (47) with one Hex
Head Bolt (38), Lock Nut (15), and two Washers
(13).
Attach the bottom end of the Handlebar (29) onto
the Rear U-Frame (2) with one Hex Head Bolt (43),
Lock Nut (15), and two Washers (13).
Install the Nut Cap (55) onto the Hex Head Bolt
(38).
Repeat above same steps to attach the other 29
Handlebar (29) onto the Rear U-Frame (2) and
Pivot Arm Ring (47). 13
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8 Attach the Nylon Strap (32) to the
Strap Lock (34) by inserting the end 3334 3
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ASSEMBLY
Attach the Nylon and Loop Straps (32,33) to the
Inversion Table by hooking the end of the Nylon
Strap (32) to the pre-assembled loop on the back
of the Bed Frame (4) as shown. Then hook the
other end of Loop Strap (33) to the other pre-
assembled loop on the Front U-Frame (1) as
shown.
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HOW TO USE
The Pivot Arms (5) can be adjusted to allow for a greater or lesser degree of inversion. To adjust the
Pivot Arms (5) simply pull out on them until the post is out of the hole, slide them up or down to the
desired hole, push in until the post goes through the desired hole, The bottom hole provides the least
amount of inversion, while the top hole provides the greatest amount, It is recommended that begin-
ners use the bottom hole until they are familiar with the inversion table.
NOTE: Both Pivot Arms (5) must be adjusted to the same hole. Trying to adjust the Pivot Arms (5) on
two different positions could cause damage to the inversion table, or injury to the user.
Pivot arm is NOT aligned correctly.
The pivot arm is not inserted all the way into
the curved slot.
Make sure the pivot arm is inserted all the
way into the slot. Pivot arm is aligned correctly
when the groove sits directly on the curved slot
and the pivot arm is able to rotate freely.
WARNING: Make sure both pivot arms are in the same hole to prevent serious
injury from occurring.
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HOW TO USE
Strap adjustment
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For added safety, a nylon strap has been included to restrict the degree of inversion. This strap can
be adjusted to different lengths to allow for a greater or lesser degree of inversion. To lengthen the
Nylon Strap (32) feed the top end of Nylon Strap (32) into the strap lock, and pull on the lower end of
the strap. To shorten the length feed the bottom end of Nylon Strap (32) into the strap lock, and pull
on the top end.
Adjusting the boom
The Adjustable Boom (3) can be moved to a
variety of different positions, in order to
accommodate the height of the person on the
inversion table. To adjust the boom loosen the
knob (30), pull out the Large Spring Knob (18),
and slide the boom up or down until the desired
height on the Height Scale (44) is positioned just
below the Square Bushing (26). When the boom 4 A 30
is in the desired position, simply release the 4 C2 + DN a 3
Large Spring Knob (18), slide the boom slightly | A 5
up or down until the Large Spring Knob (18) 18
locks into place, and tighten the Knob (30).
Balaning the inversion table
The inversion table is like a very sensitively balanced fulcrum. It responds to very slight changes in
weight distribution. So, it is very important to make sure that the height is adjusted properly. To do this,
mount the inversion table, lock your ankles into the heel holders, and lie back with your hands at your
sides. Slowly place you hands across you chest. While in this position, your head should still be
above our feet. If your feet are above your head, dismount and adjust the height again.
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HOW TO USE
Using the inversion table
. Start by lying fully back on the bed with your hands at your side, or resting on your thighs.
. Keeping your hands close to your body begin to raise your arms slowly allowing the table to
rotate backward. Stop, or lower your arms to control the downward rotation of the table.
3. Raise your arms until they are over your head. At this point, the inversion table will be as far
back as it can go.
4. As you get more comfortable with the use, rock the bed slowly by moving your arms up and
down slowly.
5. It is recommended that the inversion table be used for five or ten minutes each morning, and
again each evening.
6. Return to the upright position by slowly moving your hands back down to your thighs.
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Suggestion for use
1. Begin slowly: invert only 15~20 degrees to begin with. Stay inverted only as long as you are
comfortable. Return upright slowly.
2. Make gradual changes: increase the angle only if it is comfortable. Increase angle only a few
degrees at a time. Increase the time of use 1~2 minutes up to ten over a period of weeks. Add
stretching and light exercise only after you are comfortable with inversion.
3. Watch your body: come up slowly, dizziness after a session means you came up to fast. Wait a
while after eating before using table. If you get nauseous, do not fight it, come up as soon as
you feel queasy.
4. Keep moving: movement while inverted encourages blood, circulation. Movement may be
accomplished by either rhythmic traction or light exercise. Do not exercise7strenuously while
inverted, Limit partial inversion without movement to one or two minutes. Limit full inversion
with no movement to only a few seconds.
5. Invert regularly: we recommend two or three times a day depending upon your current
condition. Try to schedule it for the same times each day.
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STORAGE
For your storage convenience, the inversion table can be folded down to place against a wall,
under a bed, or in a storage area.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
You should check your INVERSION TABLE for any kind of wear and tear before every use.
1. Check the pivot arms, foam bed, heel holder brackets, nylon straps,
and the strap buckle for wear and tear.
2. Replace damaged and worn components immediately.
3. Please keep all damaged equipment out of use until it is repaired.
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The WARM-UP is an important part of any workout. It should begin every session to prepare your body
for more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your muscles, increasing your circulation and
pulse rate, and delivering more oxygen to your muscles.
EI HEAD ROLLS
Rotate your head to the right for
one count, feeling the stretch up
the left side of your neck, then
rotate your head back for one
count, stretching your chin to the
ceiling and letting your mouth
open. Rotate your head to the
left for one count, then drop your
head to your chest for one count.
Bl SHOULDER LIFTS
Lift your right shoulder to ward
your ear for one count. Then lift
your left shoulder up for one
count as you lower your right
shoulder.
ll SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the side and
lift them until they are over your
head. Reach your right arm as
far toward the ceiling as you can
for one count. Repeat this action
with your left arm.
BN QUADRICEPS STRETCH
With one hand against a wall for
balance, reach behind you and
pull your right foot up. Bring your
heel as close to your buttocks as
possible. Hold for 15 counts and
repeat with left foot.
| INNER THIGH STRETCH
Sit with the soles of your feet 1
together and your knees point- |
ing outward. Pull your feet as
close to your groin as possible.
Gently push your knees toward
the floor. Hold for 15 counts.
i TOE TOUCHES
Slowly bend forward from your
waist, letting your back and
shoulders relax as you stretch
toward your toes. Reach as
far as you can and hold for 15
counts.
I HAMSTRING STRETCHES
Extend your right leg. Rest the
sole of your left foot against
your right inner thigh. Stretch
toward your toe as far as
possible. Hold for 15 counts.
Relax and then repeat with left
leg.
right leg straight and the left
foot on the floor; then bend the
left leg and lean forward by
moving your hips toward the
wall. Hold, then repeat on the
other side for 15 counts.
i CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH
Lean against a wall with your
left leg in front of the right and
your arms forward. Keep your
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Paradigm Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in
material and workmanship when used for the purpose intended, under the conditions
that it has been installed and operated in according to Paradigm's Owner's Manual.
Paradigm's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or of charge, any parts
which may prove to be defective under normal home use. This warranty does not
include any damage caused by improper operation, misuse or commercial application.
From the date of purchase, the frame is warranted to be free from defects for 1 (one)
year. All parts and workmanship, including inversion components, upholstery, and
hardware are to be free from defects for 90 days. This warranty is offered only to the
original owner and is not transferable. Proof of purchase is required.
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