Weider WEBE0878.0 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your inversion system before using your inversion
system. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of the inversion system.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the inversion system only as described
in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the inversion system are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The inversion system is intended for home
use only. Do not use the inversion system in
any commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
5. Keep the inversion system indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Do not put the inver-
sion system in a garage or covered patio or
near water.
6. Use the inversion system only on a level sur-
face. Cover the floor beneath the inversion
system to protect the floor.
7. Make sure that all parts are properly tight-
ened each time the inversion system is used.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the inversion system at all times.
9. The inversion system is designed to support
a maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg).
Do not use weights with the inversion sys-
tem.
10. Always wear athletic shoes with laces to help
secure your feet in the inversion system, and
for foot protection while exercising.
11. The inversion system should be used only by
persons 6 ft. 6 in. (198 cm) tall or less.
12. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
13. Always make sure that the ankle lock is
secured snugly against your ankles and that
the short knob is fully tightened before you
use the inversion system.
14. Perform all activities on the inversion system
in a slow, controlled manner. Aggressive
exercise can cause the inversion system to
tip over.
15. Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to return the backrest to the
upright position if you cannot complete the
rotation.
16. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
17. Following is a list of factors and conditions
that may make inverting inadvisable (this list
is not exhaustive; it is intended only for refer-
ence). If one or more factors or conditions
apply to you, consult your physician before
using the inversion system.
• Pregnancy
• Hiatal hernia or ventral hernia
• Glaucoma, retinal detachment, or conjunc-
tivitis
• High blood pressure, hypertension, or
recent stroke or transient ischemic attack
• Heart or circulatory disorders for which
you are being treated
• Middle ear infection and extreme obesity
• Spinal injury, cerebral sclerosis, or acutely
swollen joints
• Bone weakness (osteoporosis), recent
unhealed fractures, medullary pins, or sur-
gically implanted orthopedic supports
• The use of anticoagulants, including high
doses of aspirin