Homedics HMC-500 User Manual

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HMC-500MASSAGECHAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

HMC-500

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

• Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

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

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

WARNING

• 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.

• NOT for use by children.

• 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 the appliance to HoMedics Service Center for
examination and repair.

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Use heated surfaces carefully. May cause serious burns. DO NOT use on sensitive skin areas or in the
presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be
dangerous.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.

• DO NOT use this massager in close proximity to loose clothing, jewelry
DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

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• DO NOT operate under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.

• DO NOT carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the “off” position, then remove plug from outlet.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• NEVER operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair
and the like.

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION

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

• Consult your doctor prior to using this product, if

- You are pregnant

- You have a pacemaker

- You have any concerns regarding your health

• NOT recommended for use by diabetics.

• NEVER leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.

• DO NOT use this product for more than 30 minutes at a time.

• Extensive use could lead to the product’s excessive heating and shorter life. Should this occur,

• NEVER use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin eruptions.

• DO NOT use this product as a substitute for medical attention.

• NEVER use this product while in bed.

• This product should NEVER be used by any individual suffering from any physical ailment that would

• NEVER use this product in automobiles.

• This appliance is intended for household use only.

– PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.

discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.

limit the user’s capacity to operate the controls or who has sensory deficiencies in the lower half of
their body.

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MAINTENANCE

TO STORE

Place massage chair in its box or in 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 hand control 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 or paint thinner to clean.

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DO NOT attempt to repair the HMC-500. There are no user-serviceable parts. For service, call the
consumer relations telephone number listed in the warranty section.

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HMC 500 Massage Chair

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HMC-500MASSAGECHAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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HMC-500MASSAGECHAIR

HMC-500

Installation Manual

Power Cord

2017 Massage Chairs

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User Manual Intallation Manual Warranty Card

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SETTING UP

1. Connect the plug into an outlet.

2. Turn on the power switch.

Power

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HOW TO USE

ON/OFF

Press the power button and
any massage function to
start a massage. Press the
power button again to end
your massage and turn off
the chair.

DEMO

RELAX

GENTLE

Relax

HEAT

Gentle

Lower BackUpper Back Stretch

Vigorous

Press this button once to halt

current massage function
and countdown timer. Press
this button again to resume

previous massage.

TIMER

When a massage function is

activated, the timer is preset

at 15 minutes. Every single
press will change the timer

interval in the sequence of

"20>25>30>5>10>15>

20" minutes.

PAUSE

UPPER BACK

LOWER BACK

Manual Air

Direction Spot/Partial

Strength Speed Width Intensity

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VIGOROUS

STRETCH

CHAIR POSITION
ADJUST

Press to adjust the chair’s
backrest position.

FOOT ROLLERS

Press to turn on/off the foot rollers.

MANUAL MASSAGE
FUNCTION

With every press of this button, the
manual massage technique will
change in the sequence of kneading,
swedish, tapping, shiatsu, clapping,
and rolling.

STRENGTH

Here you can alter the
strength of the massage
during a kneading
massage– there are 5 levels.

SPEED

Here you can alter the speed of
the massage during a tapping,
clapping, swedish, and shiatsu
massage – there are 5 levels.

WIDTH

Here you can alter the width
from narrow to medium to wide
for the tapping, clapping,
shiatsu, and rolling massage
techniques.

AIR INTENSITY

Here you can alter the
intensity the massage’s air
pressure massage - there are
5 levels.

HEAT

Relax

Manual Air

Strength Speed Width Intensity

Gentle

Lower BackUpper Back Stretch

Direction Spot/Partial

Vigorous

ZERO GRAVITY POSITION

LEGREST

POSITION ADJUST

Press to adjust the chair’s footrest

Press to turn on/off the lumbar

position.

HEAT

heat.

LED LIGHTING

Press to turn on/off the LED

Press to turn on/off the seat

lighting.

VIBRATION

vibration.

MASSAGE DIRECTION

Press to change the massage

direction during a kneading,

swedish, tapping, shiatsu, or

clapping massage.

MASSAGE

DIRECTION

Each time this button is
pressed, the manual air

massage location will change

in the sequence of calf &

foot, arm, and shoulder.

SPOT/PARTIAL

BACK MASSAGE

When you press this button the spot

massage will turn on, press again to

change to partial.

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FEATURES

Pillow

Shoulder Panel

Backrest

Side Panel

Speaker+LED

Seat Pad

Calf Rest

Footrest

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for a period of two
years from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend
to Retailers.

HoMedics products have the following warranty:
The HoMedics's HMC-500 has a one year in-home service warranty and a two years parts warranty. HoMedics customer
service will not issue Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) for products. HoMedics products will be either repaired by
the consumer or by an in-home technician. HoMedics will not issue Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) for buyer’s
remorse.

Service And Technical Support

Consumers may contact Cozzia’s customer service department at 1-877-977-0656 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm PST,
Monday through Friday or email us at [e-mail] or visit our web at www.cozziausa.com for warranty or
service issues.

Consumers are required to provide the unit serial number and dated proof of purchase (sales receipt) when they
contact the Cozzia service department regarding a repair.

A Cozzia customer service representative will attend to most consumer inquiries, but in some cases a technical service
specialist will provide advanced support.

Non-warranty repair is provided on a "per incident" basis. Cozzia customer service will verify that the unit has failed
and provide instructions for repairing a unit. All applicable repairs, parts, shipping, handling, local tax and a "per
incident" fee will be charged for non-warranty repairs and support calls.

Proof of purchase (original receipt) is required for all warranty repairs or service.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.homedics.com. For Canada, please visit:
www.homedics.ca.

FOR SERVICE IN THE USA:

Email: [e-mail]

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm PST

1.877.977.0656

HoMedics® is a registered trademark of HoMedics, LLC.

© 2017 HoMedics, LLC. All rights reserved.

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