Teeter EP-960 Inversion Table: What the Manual Says, the EP-970, and What to Buy Instead

Teeter EP-960 Inversion Table: What It Was

The EP-960 was a ComforTrak-series table from Teeter. The English owner’s manual is document E61711, copyright 2017 (Teeter EP-960 manual). A copy of that manual is hosted by ManualsLib, a third-party manuals library, and we read the full text there. Teeter’s own support pages no longer list the EP-960, so this copy is the best public record of what the table was.

Teeter’s current lineup no longer includes it. The address that used to belong to the EP-970 now redirects to Teeter’s general FitSpine page, which lists the current tables and no EP-960 or EP-970 (Teeter FitSpine page). That check dates from September 23, 2026. “Discontinued” is the right word: the table existed, and it is gone from the catalog.

What the Manual Gives You

Here is the whole spec picture, taken from the manual and nothing else:

The 300 lb and 6 ft 6 in figures come from a warning, not a spec sheet. The manual tells people not to use the table if they are over 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) or over 300 lb (136 kg), and it warns that structural failure could occur or the head and neck could hit the floor (Teeter EP-960 manual). Read it as a ceiling, not as a promise that every user under it will be comfortable.

What the Manual Does Not Say

The manual does not state a minimum height or weight, a set of dimensions, or the warranty. It also does not mention FDA registration; it says the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (Teeter EP-960 manual). Teeter’s current pages talk about FDA registration for its present tables, so do not assume the EP-960 carries the same status because a newer sibling does.

If a seller lists specs for an EP-960 that go beyond this, such as an exact folded size or a warranty length, ask where the number came from. We could not confirm them from a Teeter document.

Who It Was For, and Where the Limits Sit Now

Teeter’s support center says that all Teeter inversion tables are rated for users between 4 ft 8 in and 6 ft 6 in, up to 300 lb (Teeter support center). The EP-960 manual matches that ceiling. If you are heavier or taller than that, no Teeter table is made for you, old or new. Our guide to inversion tables for big and tall users covers the few tables rated above that line.

Buying a Teeter EP-960 or EP-970 Used: What to Check

A used table is a safety decision first and a money decision second. The two parts the manual keeps coming back to are the ankle lock and the angle tether, and both wear.

The Ankle Lock

The manual tells users to be certain the Ankle Lock System is properly adjusted and fully engaged, and to hear, feel, see and test that it is snug, close-fitting and secure every time before use (Teeter EP-960 manual). On a used table, that instruction has a second meaning: you are testing the part itself, not only your own setup.

Our checklist, which is ours and not Teeter’s:

• Close and open the lock several times. It should engage cleanly with no sticking and no play.
• Look at the ankle cups and the straps for cracks, fraying, compressed foam or a loose fit.
• Check that the lock holds when you pull against it with the table upright, before any tilt.

If any of these fail, replace the part or walk away. Our guide to inversion table replacement parts explains how to find the right ankle system or strap for a Teeter.

The Angle Tether

For storage, the manual says to loop the Angle Tether around the Main Shaft and Crossbar and clip it to itself, or to secure it with a Key Lock that is sold separately, then test that the table cannot rotate (Teeter EP-960 manual). A missing tether or Key Lock is a flag on a used table. It may mean parts were lost, or that the table was moved or stored carelessly.

Is a Used EP-960 Safe to Use?

We cannot tell you that from a listing, and no website can. What the manual does say is that the table is for indoor, home use only, and that you should not use it until a licensed physician has approved (Teeter EP-960 manual). An old table that passes your inspection still carries the same risks as a new one, and it comes without a warranty.

What Is It Worth Used?

We do not print a resale figure. No source we could open gives a fair market range, and a number from a listing would be a seller’s hope, not a price. As a rule, a table with a perfect ankle lock, an intact tether, a solid frame and its manual is worth more than one missing any of them. A table with a damaged safety part is worth the cost of the part plus your time, and often less than that.

Safety Before You Invert

Inversion raises your blood pressure and puts you head down, which is why Teeter’s own materials are cautious. Whatever table you use, new or old, the manual’s rule applies first: do not use it until a licensed physician approves.

The Manufacturer’s Contraindication List

Teeter’s contraindication list, which it says is also printed in the owner’s manual, tells users not to invert until a physician has approved if they have high blood pressure, heart or circulatory conditions, anticoagulant use, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, fractures or implants, hernias, severe acid reflux, pregnancy, obesity or recent surgery, among others (Teeter). This is the manufacturer’s list for legal and clinical caution. It is not a proof that each item has been shown to cause harm in a study.

Our full page on who should not use an inversion table goes through the list with the evidence behind each item.

Talk to Your Clinician First

If you have a diagnosed condition, especially of the back, heart, eyes or circulation, talk to your clinician before you invert. Nothing on this page says an inversion table will ease pain, treat a condition or help you avoid a procedure. The EP-960 manual does not claim that either; it is a manual of use and warnings.

Before Every Session

The manual’s rules are short, and they apply to any table:

• Test the ankle lock every time: hear, feel, see and test it (Teeter EP-960 manual).
• Keep the table indoors, for home use only (Teeter EP-960 manual).
• Never use the table above the 300 lb and 6 ft 6 in ceiling (Teeter EP-960 manual).
• Keep children, bystanders and pets away while the table is in use (Teeter EP-960 manual).

For side effects and what people report after using a table, see our page on inversion table side effects.