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BackTherapist Deluxe
6-motor Seat Massager
Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information
BK-400
Two Year Limited Warranty
(Valid in USA only)
HoMedics, Inc., guarantees this product free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase,
except as noted below.
This HoMedics product warranty does not cover damage caused by
misuse or abuse, accident, the attachment of any unauthorized
accessory, alteration to the product, or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics. This warranty is
effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA.
A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications is not covered under
warranty. HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of incidental,
consequential or special damages. All implied warranties, including
but not limited to those implied warranties of fitness and merchantability, are limited in the total duration of two years from the
original purchase date.
To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, either hand
deliver or mail the unit and your dated sales receipt (as proof of
purchase), postpaid, along with a check or money order in the
amount of $5.00 payable to HoMedics, Inc. to cover handling. Upon
receipt, HoMedics will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product
and return it to you, postpaid. Warranty is solely through HoMedics
Service Center. Service of this product by anyone other than
HoMedics Service Center voids warranty.
This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have
additional rights which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please
visit: www.homedics.com
Mail To:
HoMedics
Service Center
3000 Pontiac Trail, Dept. 168
Commerce Township,
MI 48390
Email:
[email protected]
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©2000 HoMedics, Inc. and its affiliated companies, all rights reserved.
HoMedics® is a registered trademark of HoMedics Inc. and its affiliated companies.
Back Therapist™ is a trademark of HoMedics Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
DANGER
—To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.
• Do not use while bathing or showering.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other
liquid.
WARNING
—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or
injury to persons:
• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or
taking off parts or attachments.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by,
on or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
HoMedics; specifically any attachments not provided with the
unit.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if
it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return it to HoMedics’ Service Center
for examination and repair.
•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never use while sleeping or fall asleep while using the
massager.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can
occur and cause fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.
•To disconnect, turn all controls to the “OFF” position, then
remove plug from outlet.
• This appliance is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Caution — Please read all instructions
carefully before operating.
• If you have any concerns regarding your health consult your
doctor before using this product.
• Individuals with pacemakers should consult a doctor before use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are
present.
• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.
• Do not use this product for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Extensive use could lead to the product’s excessive heating and
shorter life. Should this occur, discontinue use and allow the unit
to cool before operating.
•Never use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or
skin eruptions.
• This product is a non-professional appliance designed to provide
soothing massage to worn muscles. Do not use this product as a
substitute for medical attention.
• Do not use this product before bed. The massage has a stimulating effect and can delay sleep.
• Never use this product while in bed.
• This product should never be used by any individual suffering
from any physical ailment that would limit the user’s capacity to
operate the controls.
• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.
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Caution:
All servicing of
this massager
must be
performed by
authorized
HoMedics’
service
personnel only.
Turn any seat into your
personal masseur.
Thank you for purchasing Back Therapist Deluxe, the 6-motor seat
massager by HoMedics. This, like all of HoMedics’ products, is built
with high-quality craftsmanship and comes backed by our two-year
limited warranty. Back Therapist Deluxe is guaranteed to provide you
soothing massage relief for years to come.
HoMedics is dedicated to bringing you better health through innovation.
However, you should never substitute this, or any other manufacturer’s
massager, for professional medical attention. Persistent ailments and
symptoms could indicate a more serious condition.
Back Therapist Deluxe Features
• 6 powerful motors to massage away stress from your shoulders
down to your thighs.
• Soothing heat to ease stiffness in your lower back.
• Customization that allows you to massage all or any combination
of 3 massage zones at 3 intensities.
• 120 volt AC home adapter and 12 volt auto adapter for a
massage at your home, in your office or on the road.
• Easy-to-use controller that puts all massage functions
at your fingertips.
• Unique strapping system that fastens Back Therapist Deluxe to
most chairs and auto seats. Elastic bands and convenient hooks
are provided in the bag attached to the bands.
Instructions for Use
For Use in Home or Office
Plug adapter into a 120 volt AC outlet and plug the receptacle end into
the input jack, located along the side of the cushion. Attach Back
Therapist Deluxe to your chair for a luxurious massage as you read, rest
or even work.
For Use in Your Car
Simply plug the 12 volt auto adapter into a cigarette outlet and plug
the receptacle end into the input jack, located along the side of the
cushion. Slip Back Therapist Deluxe’s straps over your seat to enjoy a
relaxing massage as you drive.
Strapping System
Back Therapist Deluxe incorporates a unique strapping system which
allows you to fasten it to most any chair or auto seat. Just slip the
straps over the seat or chair and adust the convenient hooks to fit.
Your massager won’t slip or slide away.
Maintenance
To Store Place massager in its box or a safe, dry, cool place.
Avoid contact with sharp edges or pointed objects which might cut or
puncture the fabric surface. To avoid breakage, do not wrap the power
cord around the unit. Do not hang the unit by the controller cord.
To Clean Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.
Clean only with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Never allow water or
any other liquids to come into contact with the unit.
• Do not immerse in any liquid to clean.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, brushes, gasoline, kerosene,
glass/furniture polish, paint thinner to clean.
• Do not attempt to repair Back Therapist Deluxe massager. There are
no user serviceable parts. For service, send the unit to the HoMedics
address listed in the warranty section.
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Please Note:
For your safety, this
product is equipped
with a pressure
activated switch to
control the heat
function.
Heat will not operate
unless pressure is
applied to this
switch, located
between the second
and third motors of
the unit.
Once pressure is
removed, heat will
turn off. After applying
pressure, please allow
5-10 minutes for heat
to reach maximum
temperature.
Pressure
Activated Switch
Heat
Motors
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Heat
Soothing, penetrating heat in the
lower back region is activated by
sliding this button to the right.
Note:
When selecting the heat
feature with massage
action, there will be a
slight decrease in the
strength of the massage
output. This adjustment
is perfectly normal and
should not be interpreted
as a defect.
Targeted
Massage Buttons
Zone buttons activate motors
to massage specific areas:
shoulders, back and thighs.
Customize your massage by
choosing one specific area or
any combination of areas. To
select a massage area, simply
slide the button to the right
and the corresponding L.E.D.
light will illuminate. To
deselect, simply slide the
button to the left and the corresponding L.E.D. light will
turn off.
On/Off
Massage Strength
Before connecting power
source, be sure ON/OFF
controls are in the OFF
position. Back Therapist
Deluxe gives you three
options of massage strengths:
low (L), medium (M) and
high (H). To change the
strength of your massage,
simply slide the button to
the corresponding position.
Power Adapters
Back Therapist Deluxe is
powered by a custom 120 volt
AC home adapter, and 12 volt
DC auto adapter (cigarette
lighter plug-in style). Both are
included with your unit.
Use only these
supplied adapters.
If you happen to lose
an adapter and require
a replacement, see
included reorder form.
BackTherapist Deluxe
6-motor Seat Massager
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