HoMedics LSS-10H User guide

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Commerce Township, MI 48390

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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 check or money
order in the amount of $10.00 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.

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BackMasseur

10-motor Seat Massager

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IB-LSS10H-A

Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

LSS-10H

Take a seat in luxury.

Thank you for purchasing Back Masseur, HoMedics’ premier 10-motor
seat massager. This, like all of HoMedics’ products, is built with high­quality craftsmanship and comes backed by our two-year limited
warranty. Back Masseur 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 Masseur Features

• 10 powerful motors to massage away stress from your neck and
shoulders down to your buttocks and thighs.

• Soothing heat to ease stiffness in your lower back.

• 5 computerized massages. Relax and revive with a steady, travelling,
pulsating, side-to-side or circulating massage. Read more about each
of these features on pages 6–7 of this booklet.

• Extensive customization that allows you to massage all or any
combination of 5 massage zones at 3 speeds and 3 intensities.

• 120 volt AC home adapter and 12 volt auto adapter for a massage
at home, in your office or on the road.

• Exclusive HoMedics hand control. L.E.D. illuminated and easy to use.
Just press the touchpad button that corresponds with the body area,
type of massage, intensity and speed you desire.

• Unique strapping system to fasten Back Masseur to most chairs and
auto seats. Elastic bands and convenient hooks are provided in the
bag attached to the bands.

Important
Notice:

Unit hand control must
be in the OFF position
before plugging the
adapter into the wall
outlet. If you experience
any type of distortion
or interference when
turning the unit to
the ON position,
immediately turn the
unit off. Wait a few
seconds before turning
the unit on and
distortion/interference
should be eliminated.

Automatic Shut Off

We’ve designed Back Masseur for convenience and safety.
As a special precaution against falling asleep while using the unit, or
leaving the unit on while it’s still in operation, we’ve programmed it to
automatically stop massaging 15 minutes after receiving your last
command. To reactivate Back Masseur, simply press any button. Any
time you change massage functions, the timer will reset. This special
feature should not be considered as a substitute for OFF. Always
remember to turn your unit off when not in use.

Caution – Please read all instructions
carefully before operating.

• If you have any concerns regarding you health, consult your doctor
before using Back Masseur.

• Individuals with pacemakers should consult a physician before
using this product.

• If you experience pain in a muscle or joint for a prolonged period
of time, discontinue use of Back Masseur and consult your doctor.
Persistent pain could be a symptom of a more serious condition.

• We recommend using this unit for 30 minutes at a time. Extensive
use could cause the product to overheat. Should this occur,
discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.

Important Safety Instructions

As with all electrical appliances, basic safety precautions must be
practiced, as follows:

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

•Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by
people with mental or physical disabilities.

• This unit is not a toy. Children should not use it or play with it.

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Heat

Pressure
Activated Switch

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 on
the seat bottom 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.

• Never use while sleeping.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.

• Do not place or drop into water or any other liquid.

•Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.

• This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use.

• 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

Motors

into water. Return it to the HoMedics Service Center for examination
and repair.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not operate under a blanket. Excessive heating can occur and
cause fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.

•To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position; then remove
plug from outlet.

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 Masseur
to any chair for a luxurious massage as you read, rest or even work.

Caution:
All servicing of
this massager
must be
performed
by authorized
HoMedics
service
personnel only.

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 Masseur’s straps over your seat to enjoy a relaxing
massage as you drive.

Strapping System

Back Masseur 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 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 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 Masseur 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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BackMasseur

On/Off

Before connecting power
source, be sure ON/OFF
controls are in the OFF
position. Slide button to
the ON position to activate
continuous massage mode.

Power Adapters

Back Masseur 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.

10-motor Seat Massager

Cycle

Press CYCLE to activate
traveling massage. The L.E.D.
light corresponding to the
button on the hand control will
illuminate to verify your
selection. Motors will alternate
massage action, starting at
your neck and shoulders and
travelling down to your thighs,
up and down the cushion’s
surface. To deactivate cycle
action, simply press the
button again and the
corresponding L.E.D. light will
turn off. At any time, you may
disengage any one or any
combination of massaging
motors. When you do,
corresponding L.E.D. lights
will indicate your selection.

Note: When selecting

the heat feature with
massaging 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

Buttons activate
motors to target
specific areas:
neck and
shoulders, upper
and lower back,
buttocks, and
thighs. Custom
program your massage
by choosing a specific
area, any combination of
areas, or all five. When you
select any or all of the five
positions, the corresponding
L.E.D. lights will illuminate. To
deselect, simply press the
button again and the
corresponding L.E.D. lights
will turn off.

Heat

Soothing, penetrating heat is
activated with this button. To
turn off heat, simply press the
button again. A glowing L.E.D.
light indicates that heat is on.

Cycle Speed

Choose the speed at which
your custom programmed
massage travels up and
down Back Masseur. With
each press of the button,
the cycle speed increases,
creating three levels: low (L),
medium (M) and high (H).
Corresponding L.E.D. lights
will indicate your selection.
To decrease speed, simply
press the button again.

Massage

Strength

Choose the intensity of

your massage. Back
Masseur gives you

three options of
massage strengths: low
(L), medium (M) and

high (H). L.E.D. lights

correspond to your

selection. To change

the strength of

your massage,

simply press the

button again.

Special Functions

Back Masseur incorporates
3 exclusive preprogrammed
functions that can be easily
selected by pressing the
special functions button.
Once activated, you can
move from one function to
another by simply pressing
the function button again. All
3 special functions allow you
to choose the body zones
activated, and the speed and
intensity of your massage.

(F1) Pulsating

Massage: All 10

vibrating motors turn
on and off, giving you
an intense pulsating
massage.

(F2) Side-to-side

Massage: Switches

the massage back and
forth, from your left
side to your right.

(F3) Circulating

Massage: Massage

runs in circular fashion
around the cushion
surface, to reflect your
blood’s circulation.

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