OPERATIONS MANUAL
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1. provided the duration of this warranty shall be extended to the minimum period if greater as mandated by applicable national laws implementing EC Directive 1999 44 EC or by other controlling law provided further this warranty shall not extend beyond one year from the date of purchase Customers who feel a product is defective must return it to TN Games for evaluation in accordance with the Warranty Return Procedures described in this Limited Warranty Your return must be made in accordance with both the Warranty Return Procedures described below and prior to expiration of the warranty period Products found to be defective will either be repaired or replaced with the same or a comparable product at the discretion of TN Games As described below repair or replacement is the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy Warranties do not cover general maintenance or cleaning needs that result from normal use Damage to an instrument or product caused by misuse accident act of God nature or war theft abuse mishandling commercial use improper care or cleaning alteration vandalism negligence or neglect occurring after the date of purchase are not covered by this warranty You must retain a copy of your original receipt For more details please see our website www tngames com returns The laws of the State of Washington USA govern this warranty This warranty gives a customer specific legal rights and the customer may also have other ri2. 5 laws are found to be applicable to you WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURES Notice of warranty claims must be communicated to TN Games within both the warranty period and no more than 60 days from discovery of the product defect or such longer period after discovery as required by applicable law In order to make a claim for breach of warranty Customer must obtain a product return authorization number from TN Games customer service at www tngames com returns An itemized list of returned products must accompany all returns The product return authorization number copy of your original receipt and explanation of why the product is being returned must be included Returned goods MUST be shipped at Customer s expense by pre paid carrier e g USPS Express mail FedEX DHL or UPS Returned goods received by TN Games in any form less than that described above will be refused by TN Games and return shipped to the Customer TN Games a division of TouchNetworks Inc 2515 152nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 425 881 8806 CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you experience technical problems please e mail our Customer Service Department service atngames com SERVICE AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION Please try our website at www tngames com for troubleshooting information and repair or replacement options and pricing Please do not send products to TN Games without first obtaining a valid Product Return Authorization number Absolutely no returns will be accepted with
3. Towards Compressor Fitting Wearable Device Air Hose Connector To remove the air hose from the compressor box push and hold down the button on the vest air hose connector while pulling the hose connector off of the compressor air connector Compressor Air Connector f F Pull Air Hose Connector Away From Compressor Fitting Push Button Wearable Device Air Hose Connector CONNECTING THE 3RD SPACE VEST TO THE COMPUTER Connect the B type fitting of the USB cable into the USB connection of the 3rd Space Vest This connection is located onthe outside of the vest interface box and found directly above the air hose Once your computer is turned on and BEFORE starting your game software plug the USB A connector of the USB Cable into any USB port of your computer After completing game play disconnect the USB cable from both the vest and your computer and store the USB cable in an appropriate fashion SYSTEM START UP Once all of the power air and USB connections have been made turn on the power button located on the rear of the compressor box Your system is now ready to use The 3rd Space System can be used with any videogame that incorporates 3rd Space technology Look for videogames with the 3rd Space logo on the box Please check our website for a list of participating titles TROUBLESHOOTING VEST WILL NOT FUNCTION DURING GAME PLAY e Make sure your game is 3rd Space compatible e Make sure power i
4. 2 3RDSPACE lt gt GAMING VEST OPERATIONS MANUAL CONTENTS To protect your health and safety and for correct use of the 3rd Space System please read and follow the instructions in this operations manual before setup or use Throughout this manual you will see WARNING or CAUTION These terms have different meanings WARNING warns you about incorrect use of the 3rd Space System that could result in serious personal injury CAUTION cautions you about incorrect use of the 3rd Space System that could result in personal injury or damage to the 3rd Space System components game disc or accessories TM and the 3rd Space logo are trademarks of TN Games 2007 TN Games All Rights Reserved The entirety and elements of the 3rd Space System are covered under US Patents 6 491 649 6 726 638 and others pending and issued both in the US and internationally Health and Safety Information System Components System Set Up System Start Up Troubleshooting FCC Information Warranty and Service Information SO O ON Oo OI HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP OR USE OF THE 3RD SPACE SYSTEM IF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND EXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety However any electrical device has the potential
5. EST 1 Properly orient the vest so the pockets and all straps are on the outside surface of the vest 2 Put on the 3rd Space Vest as you would anormal vest by placing each arm through the appropriate clearspace located between the shoulder fabric and above the uppermost straps 3 Once the vest is on zip up the front of the garment 4 Connect each end of the upper compression strap chest 5 Connect each end of the lower compression strap abdomen 6 Make shoulder adjustments by a Releasing the shoulder strap buckle s b Lifting the upper shoulder flap from the Velcro strip c Sliding the lower shoulder flap in or out of the shoulder adjustment sleeve as required for a comfortable fit d Re attaching the upper shoulder flap to the Velcro strip e Securing the strap buckle and tightening as needed 7 Obtain a preliminary fit by tightening each of the compression straps to take up some of the slack in the vest 8 Readjust the shoulders if required 9 Tighten each of the compression straps to maintain as snug a fit as is comfortable The tighter the fit the better the effect CONNECTING THE 3RD SPACE VEST TO THE COMPRESSOR Attach the air hose of the 3rd Space Vest to the compressor box by aligning the opening of the air hose connector of the vest over the air connector of the compressor and pushing the two fittings together until they click Compressor Air Connector Push Air Hose Connector
6. HE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED DEFACED OR REMOVED Do not attach unlicensed accessories to the 3rd Space compressor or wearable components as the use of unlicensed accessories may lead to injury to yourself and others and may cause performance issues and or damage to the system Use of any such unlicensed accessories will invalidate your TN Games limited warranty EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF CUSTOMER LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TN Games liability and Customer s remedy for damages incurred as aresult of any breach of warranty or related to the products provided to Customer or use of those products by Customer or others is expressly limited to return of the defective goods to TN Games and at TN Games option either the repair of defective goods or the replacement of defective goods with conforming or comparable goods THE REMEDIES OF THE CUSTOMER SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE TN Games SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCT LIABILITY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY INDEMNITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF TN Games HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THE REMEDY PROVIDED HEREUNDER FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE Some states may not allow exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages and therefore the above limitations may not apply to you if such state
7. RAIN Playing videogames can make your muscles joints skin or eyes hurt Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis carpal tunnel syndrome skin irritation or eyestrain e Avoid excessive play Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play e Take a 10 15 minute break every hour even if you do not think you need it e f your hands wrists arms eyes shoulders back chest or abdomen become sore or tired while playing or if you feel symptoms such as tingling numbness burning stiffness or pain stop and rest for several hours before playing again e f you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play stop playing and see a doctor WARNING OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS If you have heart respiratory abdominal or other physical impairments that limit your physical activity do not use the 3rd Space System Do not wear the 3rd Space Vest over any open or non healed wounds Do not use the 3rd Space Vest if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant If you bruise easily consult your doctor before using the 3rd Space System WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK To avoid electrical shock when you use this system e Do not use the 3rd Space System during a lightning storm There may be the risk of electrical shock from lightning e Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system e Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged split or broken cord
8. accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock number 004 000 00345 4 The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY The following limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only the Customer All 3rd Space Vests and any included software sold by TN Games are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of sixty 60 days from date of purchase
9. ghts which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF OTHER WARRANTIES The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIABIITIES OR OBLIGATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY TN GAMES HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES The agents and representatives of TN Games are not authorized to make modifications to this Warranty or to make additional warranties Any additional statements whether oral or written do not constitute warranties and should not be relied upon by the Customer INVALIDATION OF WARRANTIES The warranty on any 3rd Space Vest is voided if the instrument is repaired or components replaced by anyone other than TN Games THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT a IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY TN Games INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES ADAPTERS COMPRESSORS AIR GAS SOURCES AND POWER SUPPLIES b IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING RENTAL c IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH d IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT UNREASONABLE USE OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP OR e HAS HAD T
10. our clothing No authorization for the analysis or modification of the system accessories or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations is provided Unauthorized modification of the system or accessories will void your warranty There are no user serviceable components inside the 3rd Space System NOTE This product does not contain latex lead mercury cadmium hexavalent chromium PBB or PBDE SYSTEM COMPONENTS COMPRESSOR BOX FRONT 3RD SPACE VEST Air Connector COMPRESSOR BOX SIDE Air Connector Vent Interface Box COMPRESSOR BOX REAR Fan AC Adapter Connection Air Hose On Off Switch SYSTEM SET UP 3RD SPACE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM PLACEMENT Choose a location to set up the compressor that has enough roomto allow for the free flow of air around the box The compressor should be placed horizontally on a flat surface Ifthe compressor is placed on the floor make sure all vents and fans remain clear of any obstructions Take care when the system is placed on the floor as the cables may cause someone to trip stumble or fall CONNECTING THE AC POWER ADAPTER 1 Insert the circular end of the power adaptor cord into the AC adapter connection on the back of the compressor box 2 Insert the AC plug into a 120V AC wall outlet CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match the wide blade ofthe plug to the wide slot and insert fully into the outlet PUTTING ON THE 3RD SPACE V
11. out a valid Product Return Authorization number There are no exceptions to this policy TN Games will not accept any shipping charges for returned product Be sure to include a note explaining what is wrong with the product that you are returning This will help expedite the return process 3RD SPACE VEST SYSTEM INCLUDES CONTENTS PRINTED IN CHINA Vest AIR Compressor USB Cage Power SUPPLY AND Corp 3RD SPACE INCURSION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL WWW TNGAMES COM
12. place in a narrow or cramped space e Do not cover vents with a cloth e Do not allow dust to build up on vents COMPRESSOR SYSTEM Never disassemble or modify the system or accessories Make sure the connection between the compressor box and the 3rd Space Vest is secure before turning on the compressor Do not run the air compressor box while it is not attached to a 3rd Space Vest Do not obstruct the air outlet of the compressor box Never substitute the 3rd Space compressor for any other air or gas source VEST Never disassemble or modify the system or accessories Never attach an alternate or modified air or compressed gas source to the 3rd Space System or the Vest Do not puncture or cut into the fabric material of the vest MOISTURE CONDENSATION Asmall amount of condensation may occur within the compressor tubing over time Turn the system off and allow several hours for the condensation to evaporate CLEANING For safety reasons disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or connected accessories Wipe exterior surfaces with a small dry cloth Do not place any rubber or vinyl material on the product exterior for an extended period of time Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the system Do not wipe with a chemically treated cleaning cloth Do not machine wash or dry clean any wearable part To keep the vest clean it is recommended that wearable parts be worn over y
13. r or implanted medical device do not use the 3rd Space System without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device USE AND HANDLING Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children Do not use the system or accessories near water Do not connect cables other than a USB cable while the system is turned on Do not allow liquid small particles or other foreign objects into the system or accessories Do not expose the system or accessories to dust smoke or steam Do not expose the system or accessories to high temperatures high humidity or direct sunlight Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are unstable tilted or subject to vibration Take care when the system is placed on the floor as the cables may cause someone to trip stumble or fall After use make sure all cables and hoses are disconnected from both the compressor box and your computer before moving away from the playing area to prevent entanglement that may lead to tripping stumbling or falling Do not stand on or put other objects on the system Do not stack the system with other devices Do not sit in a confined space or under Low shelves while playing with the 3rd Space System VENTS Do not block any vents To maintain good ventilation follow these guidelines e Place the system at least 4 inches 10 cm away from a wall e Do not place on a carpet or rug with long fibers e Do not
14. s or wires e Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord e Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord connected to to the plug e Make sure the 3rd Space power button is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet e Do not touch the power cord with wet hands e Do not place heavy items on the power cord e Do not place the power cord near heating equipment nor expose the cord to heat WARNING CHOKING HAZARD Do not place power cords USB cords or air tubing around your own or anyone else s neck WARNING HIGH PRESSURE CONTACT Never attach an alternate or modified air or compressed gas source to the 3rd Space System or vest Never use any 3rd Space Vest with any other type of air compressor or compressed gas system other than the original supplied with the system or a TN Games officially authorized part CAUTION MOTION SICKNESS Playing videogames can cause motion sickness in some players If you or your child feels dizzy or nauseous when playing videogames stop playing and rest Do not drive or engage in other demanding activities until you feel better WARNING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The 3rd Space System can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics including cardiac pacemakers Do not operate the 3rd Space System within 9 inches of a pacemaker If you have a pacemake
15. s on and AC adapter is plugged into the compressor box e Make sure vest air hose is connected to compressor box e Make sure USB cables are properly connected to both the vest and computer e f vest still will not function make sure all components are connected and restart the game More troubleshooting is available at www tngames com support FCC INFORMATION Regulations for Equipment Use in USA and Canada FCC and Industry Canada Information In order to comply with FCC radio frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure this device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the device NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
16. to cause fire electrical shock or personal injury if used improperly Follow these guidelines to help ensure accident free operation Observe all warnings precautions and instructions Regularly inspect the AC Adaptor for damage Stop using unplug the AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables immediately if the system functions in an abnormal manner produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes too hot to touch WARNING SEIZURES Some people about 1 in 4 000 may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns This may occur while they are watching TV or playing videogames even if they have never had a seizure before Anyone who has had a seizure loss of awareness or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a videogame Parents should watch their children play videogames Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms e Convulsions e Altered Vision e Eye or Muscle Twitching e Involuntary Movements e Loss of Awareness e Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing videogames e Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible e Play videogames on the smallest available screen e Do not play if you are tired or need sleep e Play in a well lit room e Take a 10 15 minute break for every hour of use WARNING REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES AND EYEST
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