Homedics EL-200 Instruction Manual

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GENERAL LIMITATIONS CONTINUED

•This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer's recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics.

•Damage incurred due to shipping and handling does not constitute a defect under this warranty.

•HoMedics is not responsible in any way for losses, damages, or inconvenience caused by equipment failure.

•HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of incidental, consequential, indirect, 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 one year from the original purchase date.

•HoMedics' sole liability and the purchaser's exclusive remedy shall be for the repair, or at HoMedics' option, for the replacement of the defective part.

•Notwithstanding the above, if replacement parts for defective materials are not available, HoMedics reserves the right to make substitutions in lieu of repair or replacement.

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.

Massaging Recliner

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Instruction Manual and Warranty Information

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EL-200

Contents:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Enjoying Your Chair & General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

eLounger Master Controls / Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

eLounger Programmed Massage Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

eLounger Manual Massage Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Product Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:

•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.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS,

ELECTROCUTION, FIRE 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.

•NEVER use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•NEVER block the air openings of the appliance. Keep air openings free of lint, hair, etc.

•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.

•Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

•DO NOT operate under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electrocution 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.

•This appliance is designed for personal, non-professional use only. This appliance should be used only for personal, non-professional uses. Any other use will void warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Grounding Pin

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Tab for

Adapter Grounding Screw

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Grounded

Outlet

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Metal Screw

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Grounding Instructions

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This product is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, you may temporarily use an adaptor (such as the one shown in Figure B) until you have a proper outlet (such as the one shown in Figure C) installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure B may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure D if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet Figure C can be installed by a qualified electrician. The tab for grounding screw Figure B extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. See Figures D and E.

Caution — Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

•This product is not intended for medical use. It is intended only to provide a luxurious massage.

•If you have any concerns regarding your health consult your doctor before using this product.

•Those with the following conditions should consult their physician prior to using this massage chair:

a)Malignant tumor

b)Heart Disease

c)Pregnancy

d)Conditions requiring rest

e)Back Disease or back trouble from an injury or accident.

f)Diabetes

•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 20 minutes at a time.

•Extensive use could lead to the products 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.

•Do not use this product as a substitute for medical attention.

•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 product should never be used by any individual suffering from any ailments that would limit or altogether inhibit the user’s capacity to feel or have any sensation in the body part that the product is being used on.

•If you detect a malfunction or any other abnormal condition in the operation of your chair, turn off the power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.

•Should you have a power failure, turn the power switch to the OFF position.

•If the chair has gotten wet or liquid is spilled near the main power switch, turn the chair off, unplug it from the wall socket and call HoMedics Consumer Relations.

•Do not use the massager while standing on a damp floor or when any part of the body is in contact with plumbing or any similar ground.

•Do not use unit if noise above normal sound is heard.

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Assembly Instructions

Setting up your massage chair is easy to do. Your massage chair is almost completely assembled. After carefully removing all the contents from the packaging, inspect the chair and its components to make sure everything has been received.

Components:

• Chair back	• Lumbar/Headrest pillow
• Chair seat	*Removable softening pad
• Seat cushion
	currently in the backrest.
Step 1

Attaching the Seat Cushion

•First, clip the ties holding the power cord to the back of the seat frame.

•Next, attach the seat cushion to the seat by placing the cushion fully in the seat and lining up the fabric fasteners. There is one fastener strip in the seat and the second wraps around the back edge.

Step 2

Attach the back of the chair to the seat.

•First, locate the 2 cords that are attached to the left side of chair seat (power cord and output jack) and make sure they exit from the rear of the seat as shown in Figure 1

•Next you will need to place the chair back into the seat. Pick up the chair back with the zipper side facing the front of the chair and lower the back into the seat so that the knobs on either side of the back (Fig. 2) lock into the latches in the chair seat (Fig. 1). The latches are marked with bright green paint.

•The back will click into place and will sit evenly in the seat. Once the back is sitting evenly in the chair seat, confirm that the back and seat are attached correctly by sitting in the chair and pulling the recline lever on the right side of the chair (Fig. 3). The chair should recline easily.

NOTE: If the back does not appear even or the chair does not recline easily, then you may have engaged the latches on only one side. To correct this you will need to release the back as noted below and begin Step 2 again.

Step 3

Connect the power source.

•First, securely connect the output jack that is located on the left rear of the chair seat to the input jack (Fig. 1) in the lower left rear of the chair back (Fig. 4). Be sure that the output jack is inserted with the word “Up” facing upwards. When inserted correctly, the third or middle horizontal line on the connector will meet the edge of the input jack (Fig. 4).

•Plug the power cord into a grounded 120-volt outlet. This product is equipped with a grounded plug and should only be used with the appropriate outlet. Once all pieces of the massage chair are in place and the main power line is plugged in, you may turn the power switch on (Fig. 5).

•The eLounger contains a pass-through electrical outlet with a maximum wattage of 300W as a convenience feature (Fig. 5). NOTE: This outlet is an added convenience for use with items such as the coordinating massaging ottoman, a laptop, lamp or similar device. It will not power the chair.

Removing the Back from the Seat

To remove the chair back from the seat:

•First, turn off the main power switch and unplug the unit. Then remove the output jack from the chair back.

•Locate the levers along both sides of the rear of the chair seat (Fig. 6).

•Push both at once and lean the chair back forward to release it from the seat. Tip: Use your body or shoulder to lean against the back as you depress the levers.

•To reconnect the back to the seat, repeat Step 2.

Enjoying Your Chair and General

Use

Choosing a Location

It is important to choose a location that will allow you to best enjoy the chair’s benefits. The following is required for the massage chair:

•The chair back should be approximately 1 foot from the nearest object to recline fully.

•An electrical outlet that is a maximum of 8 feet from the chair.

Insert to this line

Figure 4

	Outlet
Power		Fuse
Switch
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Figure 6

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In addition, we would suggest you consider the following for your massage chair location:

•Choose a low traffic area so you can create a peaceful environment when getting your massage.

•Choose a location in your home that makes you feel the most comfortable and relaxed, but is also convenient.

•Adjustable lighting near the chair allows you to create Figure 7 the right setting for your mood.

Moving Your Chair

Once you have selected the location for your chair, you can easily move it with the convenient wheels located on the rear of the chair (Fig. 7).

To move your chair, stand behind the chair and tilt it backwards until the wheels are engaged. Then simply push your chair to the location you want. When you are lowering the front of the chair in the spot you want it, be careful not to drop it too hard or fast, as it may cause damage to your floors.

Figure 8 Turning On Your Chair

The eLounger massage chair has a master power switch that must be in the “on” position in order to work. Once you have plugged the chair power cord into the electrical outlet, turn on the master power switch located on the back of the chair (Fig. 8). Within the control panel, the green “e” in eLounger and the red LED below it will illuminate to confirm that the chair has power.

Figure 9 Reclining Your Chair

You can adjust the backrest angle to recline up to approximately 160 degrees. Reclining the backrest increases the intensity of the massage, and also repositions the body so that the massage range along your back and neck is changed. Typically, the further you recline, the further the massage will reach in the shoulder and neck area.

Recline

To recline the backrest using the manual control, lift the lever on the right side of the chair seat (Fig. 3) and lean back. When you are in the desired position, release the lever. When you are ready to raise the backrest, pull the lever up again and lean forward. The hydraulic gas system will raise the backrest for you.

NOTE: In order to avoid strain and potential injury to your back, never attempt to get in or out of the massage chair with the backrest reclined.

Adjusting the Cushions

There are two adjustable cushions that are included with your chair: the backrest softening pad and the lumbar/ headrest pillow.

THE BACKREST SOFTENING PAD

Your massage chair comes with a backrest softening pad. It is recommended that you have this softening pad installed for the most comfort while just sitting in the chair. In addition, it is recommended that you use the softening pad while getting a massage until your body is “used to” the intensity of the massage. Once you are comfortable with it, you may want to increase the intensity of the massage by removing the softening pad. This will allow you to experience a deeper, massage.

To install the softening pad:

•Lift the flap at the top of the chair to expose the ends of the zippers (Fig 9) and unzip each side.

•Locate the inside pocket that holds the softening pad (Fig.10). Simply insert or remove the softening pad (Fig. 11) from this pocket.

•Close the zippers and the top flap.

THE LUMBAR/HEADREST PAD

The lumbar/headrest pillow (see page 16) is provided for customized comfort. You may adjust its location to fit your needs. For example, you can support your head and neck or your lumbar area.

ADDITIONAL CUSHIONS:

You may add additional cushioning to the chair with your own pillows. Keep in mind that the more cushioning you add, the less you will be able to feel the massage.

Cup Holder

As an added convenience feature, the eLounger includes a cup holder in the right armrest that will hold many types of containers. To help maintain cleanliness, there is a removable insert. A soft, damp cloth is recommended for cleaning. Please see page 17 for additional information on care and use for the eLounger.

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Control Panel Overview

Programmed Massage Sessions

The eLounger includes 3 programmed massage sessions - Full, Upper and Lower Back - that are approximately 15 minutes each as well as a short Demo program. Push a program button and sit back and enjoy. Once the program is finished, the massage system will automatically shut off. You can activate the massage system again by pushing any button.

Manual Controls

Instead of using a program, you can select a specific massage function using these buttons. Once you have selected a function, it will stay in that mode until you push another function or turn the massage system off.

Master Control/Indicators

This section of the control panel consists of the master controls/indicators. It includes the Stop function, which will stop the massage action of both programmed and manual functions, the Power Indicator and the Ready Light.

NOTE: The massage system will stop automatically after 20 minutes for safety purposes.

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1Demo - To activate a brief pre-programmed course of the massage functions.

2Full Back - To activate a preset massage program for the entire back.

3Upper Back - To activate a preset massage program for the upper section of the back.

4Lower Back - To activate a preset massage program for the lower section of the back.

5Rolling - To activate the rolling function.

6Kneading - To activate the kneading function.

7Tapping - To activate the tapping function.

8Kneading+Tapping - To activate the kneading+tapping function.

9Partial - To focus the massage in a partial range (approx. 4”) for rolling, kneading, tapping & kneading+tapping.

10Spot - To focus the massage in one spot for kneading, tapping & kneading+tapping.

11Adjust Up - To adjust the massage roller during partial & spot functions.

12Adjust Down - To adjust the massage roller during partial & spot functions.

13Tapping Intensity - To adjust the intensity of the massage during tapping & kneading+tapping.

14Width - To adjust the width of the massage during rolling and tapping.

15Stop - To stop the massage action

16Power Indicators - The green “e” in eLounger will illuminate when the recliner is powered on

17Ready Light - The red LED will illuminate to indicate that the recliner is powered and ready to use

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