Panasonic EP30004 manuale d’uso

Household Massage Lounger Sillón de Masaje Doméstico F auteuil vibr omasseur Model No ./Nº de Modelo/Nº de modèle EP30004 Operating Instructions Instrucciones de Uso Mode d’emploi Bef ore operating this unit, please read these instructions completely . Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para re[...]

1 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Basic precautions should alwa ys be follo wed when using an electrical unit, including the follo wing. Please ensure that you read all instructions bef ore using the Household Massage Lounger . D ANGER – T o reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Alwa ys unplug this unit from the electrical outlet immediately aft[...]

2 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS CA UTION: T o a void the risk of injury: 1. P ersons with any of the conditions listed belo w or who are undergoing medical treatment or suffer from medical conditions should consult with their ph ysicians before using the unit: a) Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor ph ysical shape. b) P eople suffering from bac k, ne[...]

3 OPERA TING PRECA UTIONS W ARNING: T o a v oid damaging the chair , follo w these precautions: 1. The chair is designed f or a maximum user weight of 264 lbs (120 k g ). Exceeding the maximum weight ma y cause per manent damage to the massage mechanism and/or other components of the unit. Any such damage is deemed to be user abuse and is not co ve[...]

4 GR OUNDING INSTR UCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding pro vides a path of least resistance f or electr ic current to reduce the risk of electr ic shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate[...]

5 P ar t names and functions Main unit 10 Armrest 11 Hand/Arm massage section Includes integrated air massage function 12 Control Panel Stand Co vers On both the left and right sides • • 1 Legrest 2 Leg/Sole massage section Includes air massage function Sole Reflexology Plates Remov able P osition adjustment possible • • • 3 Legrest Slid[...]

6 13 Back Cover 14 Control Panel Holder 15 Child Safety Decal 16 Control Panel Stand 17 Po wer Plug 18 Po wer Cord 19 Safety Precaution Label 20 Wheels 21 Po wer Supply Bo x Lock Switc h P ower Switch Lock Switc h Key Lock Switc h Key T ag F or prev enting children from s wallowing it b y accident • 16 12 13 14 15 21 20 19 18 17 Bac k EP30004.ind[...]

7 Contr ol Panel 13 Cov er closed 14 16 17 15 Cov er open 14 Stretch See page 33 15 Air Massage Controls Selection of the areas to be air massaged See page 30 16 Self-Program/Manual Operation Controls See page 22 to 23 17 Manual Adjustment Controls See page 24 to 26 • • • • • 1 Off/On 2 Quick Stop Press this button to stop the massage imm[...]

8 11 Massage Area Display Flashes to indicate areas currently being massaged In the Massage Area Displa y , positions are estimated. Theref ore, there may be some diff erences between the actual sensation and the displa y . 12 Back Intensity/Speed Display Intensity and speed of the massage heads are displa yed. The speed is displa yed only in the m[...]

9 Setting up the massage lounger 1 Where to use the unit Ensure there is adequate space to recline. Caution Do not use the unit in areas with high humidity , such as the bathr oom , because this can lead to electric shock or other accidents. Place the unit on a totally flat surface. F ailure to do so ma y result in the unit tipping over . • • [...]

10 Confirm that the main unit and the accessories are in the bo x. Main unit Accessories • Armrests (Right/Left) Left/Right indication Air plug Small holes on the inside fabric are an intentional part of the functional design. • Pillow • Control P anel Stand Fixing screw Control panel holder Clip • Control P anel Stand Cover s • Attachme[...]

11 1 Attaching the armrests (On both the right and left sides) 1. Insert the armrest into the unit. Be careful to av oid pinching your fingers . • Assembl y 2. Fasten the armrest with the attachment screws. Set the two attac hment screws in place b y hand first and then tighten firmly with the allen ke y . Use this Screw Attachment Screw (M6 ?[...]

12 3 Attaching the contr ol panel stand to the right or left side panel of the unit (Diagram shows attac hment to right armrest.) The position of the control panel when seated can be selected by choosing the appropriate hole f or the screw . Near Appro x. 20˚ Far 4 Attaching the contr ol panel stand cover s (On both the right and left sides) The m[...]

13 When remo ving the control panel stand co ver 1. Insert the head of a flat-tip screwdriver in the gap under the mark (O). 2. Push the bottom tab of the cover up to lift the co ver . 3. P erform the same procedures as 1 and 2 abo ve for the other gap. 4. Pull the cover up dia gonally . P erf or ming this procedure with the allen key or a Phillip[...]

14 Mo ving the control panel cor d to the left side (when control panel stand is on left side) 1. Press the button on the contr ol panel to turn on the power . 2. Press the button on the contr ol panel and hold until the legrest has risen far as it will go. Continue pressing until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard. 3. Remove the contr ol panel [...]

15 7 Attaching the pillo w 1. Attach the pillow to the velcr o fasteners. See page 37 f or a guide to the position of the pillow Pillow V elcro fasteners • 2. Fasten the contr ol panel cord using the c lip. Clip Control panel cor d Fasten the cor d so that the portion under the clip is not slack. Lift the control panel to remov e. EP30004.indb 15[...]

16 Bef ore sitting do wn Chec k the follo wing before using the unit 1 Chec k the surrounding area Make sure there are no objects , people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit. 2 Chec k the power cor d and the power plug W arning Remove dust fr om the power plug periodically . F ailure to obser ve this precaution ma y result in def ective insulatio[...]

17 3. Make sure the massage heads are in the retracted position. Caution Sit on the unit after confirming the massage heads are in the retracted position. F ailure to obser ve this precaution ma y result in accident or injur y . • When the massage heads are not in the retracted position Press the button twice to return the massage heads to the r[...]

18 Pr ogram Massages Pre-Program Quic k Massage 1 Press the b utton to turn on the power . The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not star t within 3 minutes after turning on the power . 2 Press one of the flashing b uttons ( ) to select the pr ogram. Pre-Program and Quic k Massage Characteristics (Upper Body) See page 21 f or a[...]

19 1. Body scanning will commence when the pr ogram is selected. The body scanning will properly detect height ranges between appro ximately 4'7" and 6'8" (140 and 185 cm). 1 2 3 4 Sit as far back in the seat as possible with y our head on the pillow . Correct Massage P osition Adjust the pillow height so that the bottom edge of[...]

20 During a massage T o change off/on f or “LEG/FOO T , ” “SEA T , ” or “HAND/ARM” and adjust its intensity , see page 30. If you w ant to tur n the stretch massage off/on, see page 33. If you w ant to adjust the legrest, see page 34 and 35. If you w ant to adjust the intensity and position of the massage on the upper body using the mas[...]

21 Overview of the Pre-Pr ogram and Quick Massa g e (Upper Body) Shiatsu Program (I) 1) Ultra knead/ Shiatsu/Grasp on Neck/Shoulder 2) Ultra knead/ Shiatsu on Back/ Lower bac k 3) Ultra knead/ Shiatsu/Grasp on Neck/Shoulder 4) Ultra knead/ Shiatsu on Back/ Lower bac k 5) Ultra knead/ Shiatsu/Grasp on Neck/Shoulder 6) Ultra knead/ Kneading on Back/L[...]

22 Creating Self-Pr ograms Self-Program Self-Program The Self-Program allo ws you to create a massage where you determine the time and intensity in neck, shoulders , back, and lower bac k by selecting from le vels 0 (no massage) to 3 (longest and most intense). 1 Press the b utton to turn on the power . The power will turn off automatically if no o[...]

23 3 Set the time and intensity f or the neck, shoulder , back, and lower bac k, respectively ( ). The le vel shifts sequentially whene ver the b utton is pressed. Display Ho w to shift the level Press the button to shift the le v els for “NECK, ” “SHOULDER, ” “MIDDLE, ” and “LO WER” by one up/do wn at the same time. 3 bars represen[...]

24 Manual Selection Massa ges Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation pro vides a massage of your f av or ite body par t with your f av or ite action by selecting nec k, shoulder , back, or lower bac k and an action. 1 Press the b utton to turn on the power . The power will turn off automatically if no operation is e xecuted f or 3 minut[...]

25 3 Select the location y ou want to massage ( ). Y ou can select an action combined with “FULL R OLL ” b y pressing the button. Display 4 Select the massage action ( ). By pushing on the body par t again, the massage action will toggle down from ultra knead to tap . Shoulder massage will toggle all the wa y to grasp . 5 Press the b utton to s[...]

26 Description of Massage action (The figures are images of the respective operations.) UL TRA KNEAD SHIA TSU KNEAD SWEDISH Kneading action at small points. Action compressing muscle knots vertically . Deep kneading action. Action of rubbing gently across a wide area. STRETCH T AP GRASP FULL ROLL Slow stretching action. T apping action f or r ight[...]

27 Adjustments During a Massage UL TRA KNEAD REPEA T STYLE SPEED B ACK INTENSITY POSITION Changing the pr ogram Only f or the Pre-Program, Quick Massage , and Self-Program Display Ultra knead function When the button is pressed, the Ultr a knead action will be repeated on that point f or a cer tain period. F or details of the Ultra knead action, se[...]

28 Adjusting the intensity The intensity ma y not change immediately if the button is pressed in the middle of an action. Display For the Pre-Program, Quic k Massage , and Self-Program The intensity can be adjusted in 3 steps. • Medium Light Strong For Manual Operation Adjustment is possible until a “beep-beep-beep” sound indicating the limit[...]

29 Details about the massage style Thumb-like action Massage head mov ement is fir m with only the upper massage heads moving so that the y act like two thumbs . This is shiatsu style massage of acupoints. • P alm-like action Appro x. 20˚ The massage heads remain spread apar t, forming a palm which gently presses against the back. There is a ge[...]

30 Air Massage Adjustments Air Massage When a pre-program and quic k massage are selected, the air massage f or ar m, seat, leg/foot are all automatically turned on. When Self-Program and Man ual Operation are selected, the air massage f or all par ts is turned off. 1 Open the left co ver . 2 Press the , , button to turn each off or on. Display T o[...]

31 Adjusting the Legrest length Adjust the legrest so that y our feet fit snugl y . For a person who is smaller: If the legrest is raised up , the fit with your leg and sole of y our f oot will be better . Press the button. • For a person who is tall: Push the legrest out b y pulling back on the legrest slide le ver . Pull the legrest slide lev[...]

32 Arm Massage Caution Remove har d objects, such as false fingernails, wristwatc hes, or rings when massa ging the hands or arms. F ailure to do so ma y result in injur y . • P osition the f orear m and hand at the center of the ar mrest. Insert the hand all the way inside. Center of the armrest Raise the backrest if an y difficulty is experie[...]

33 Using the stretch massa ge W arning Make sure there are no people or pets behind the unit when the arm stretch function is turned “on. ” F ailure to obser ve this precaution ma y result in accident or injury . • Caution Do not use with any pre-e xisting condition of shoulder injury . Doing so ma y result in injur y . • When Pre-Program a[...]

34 Ottoman and Bac krest height adjustment Adjusting the rec lining angle and the angle of the legrest 1 Press the b utton to turn on the power . 2 Press the or b utton to adjust the angle . Mov ement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard if the b uttons are held down. The legrest will star t to mov e shor tly after the backrest[...]

35 Extending out the legrest 1 Slide the legrest to y our fav orite position b y pulling the legrest slide lever . (The legrest will slide appro ximately 5" (12 cm).) Pull the legrest slide lever bac k. Push with soles of feet and the legrest slides out. Raise legs slightly and legrest returns. 2 Release the legrest slide lever when it reac he[...]

36 Adjusting the v oice guidance v olume Press the button to adjust the v olume . V olume Display “Off ” “Soft” “Medium” Default Setting “Loud” The single beep (when a button is pressed) and the triple beep (when the adjustable setting limit is reached) will alwa ys be audible. Press the button to shift the v olume level by one up/d[...]

37 Adjusting the contr ol panel stand and pillo w Adjusting the contr ol panel stand The direction of the pivoting stand can be adjusted. Front/Bac k Left/Right Ball joint Adjusting the pillow f or correct height during a massage 1. Remov e the pillow . 2. Adjust the height of the pillow so that the bottom edge is at ear le vel. 3. Attach the pillo[...]

38 Ad v anced user memor y function The user memor y function retains the adjustments f or a massage, such as “REPEA T” function or “BA CK INTENSITY , ” so that the massage will star t with the sav ed settings. Saving the user pr ogram settings See page 39 f or the settings that can be saved. After completing the massage, or when the massag[...]

39 Settings that can be saved The latest settings entered by the user during programs or man ual operation will be sav ed. For Pre-Program, Quick Massa g e, and Self-Program Settings other than the massage style will be sav ed as common settings. Ultra Knead/Repeat/P osition Settings f or 8 different times f or the respective progr ams can be sav e[...]

40 Erasing saved data 1 Press the b utton to turn on the power . The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not star t within 3 minutes after turning on the power . 2 Press the b utton corresponding to the settings you wish to delete. Only the button pressed will illuminate . 3 Confirm the pr ogram selection buttons flash. 4 Press [...]

41 After completing the massage The massage will be completed in appro ximately 15 minutes. For a quick massage, 5 min utes. Since the f oot section pivots, the leg rest will retur n to a down and retracted position so that y ou can safely sit up . T o return the back of the c hair to the original position, press the b utton twice. The chair does n[...]

42 Disconnecting the power W arning After use, always slide the po wer switch to the “off ” position, turn the loc k switch to the “lock” position and remove the lock s witch key . F ailure to obser ve this precaution ma y result in accident or injury due to children playing with the controls. • Caution Alwa ys hold the power plug, not th[...]

43 Cleaning and Maintenance Caution Alwa ys unplug the unit before cleaning it. Never touch a power plug with wet hands. F ailure to f ollow these instructions may lead to electrical shock or b ur ns. • Areas co vered with synthetic leather Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any leather maintenance tools that are commercially a v[...]

44 Mo ving the Unit Caution Alwa ys return the legrest to its original position before moving the unit. F ailure to obser ve this precaution ma y result in injury due to the legrest retur ning to its original position when the unit is being mov ed. Do not move the unit while someone is seated in it. F ailure to do so ma y result in accident or inju[...]

45 Using the wheels to mo ve the unit Mov e the unit by holding onto the f abric section on the underside of the legrest and using the wheels. Fabric section Roll the unit slowl y Place the control panel on the seat. Place a mat on the floor to av oid damaging the floor . Wheels Lift it no higher than waist height Hold onto the fabric section on [...]

46 TR OUBLE SHOO TING Prob lem Cause and Remedy Motor Noises It sounds and f eels like the massage heads are straining to get ov er wrinkles in the cloth. The motor groans when it comes under load. There is e xcessive noise during T apping. (The noise is greater at the top of the massage lounger .) There is a creaking noise when the massage heads a[...]

47 Prob lem Cause and Remedy The unit will not operate at all. Upper body (neck to lo wer back) massage Lower body (calv es to seat) massage Arm massage • • • The power cord has been disconnected. (See page 16) The power s witch on the unit has not been turned on. A Pre-Program b utton or Manual Operation b utton hasn’t been pressed after p[...]

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