Panasonic EP1285 User Manual

No. 1 EN, SP Printed in China P93101285231 Impreso en China

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

One Panasonic Way 1H-1 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 1-800-338-0552 for questions and comments. www.panasonic.com/massage

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Operating Instructions

Instrucciones de Uso

Sillón de Masaje Doméstico

Household Massage Lounger

Model No./Nº de Modelo

EP1285

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.

Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic precautions should always be followed when using an electrical unit, including the following.

Please ensure that you read all instructions before using the Household Massage Lounger.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Always unplug this unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Always insert the power plug all the way into the outlet to reduce the risk of short-circuit and ﬁre.

2. The unit should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the unit when not in use.

3. The unit is not to be used by people who cannot move or communicate on their own.

4. Only use the unit for the purpose described in these instructions.

5. Do not stand on the unit.

6. Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Always return the seat to the upright position. Keep children away from the unit.

8. Never operate the unit if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Return the unit to the nearest authorized service center if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been immersed in water.

9. Keep power cords away from heated surfaces. Do not carry the unit by the power cord.

10. Never block the air openings during operation and make sure that all air openings are kept free of lint and hair, etc. Do not drop or insert anything into any of the openings of the unit.

11. Do not use the unit on top of heating appliances, such as electric carpets, etc. Do not operate the unit under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons.

12. Do not use the unit in bathrooms or other damp or humid places as this may cause electric shock or cause the unit to malfunction. Do not spill water, etc. onto the controller.

13. Do not use the unit outdoors.

14. Do not use or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

15. When unplugging the unit, turn off all controls before removing the plug from power outlet. Do not use the unit with a transformer as this may lead to malfunction or electric shock.

16. Connect this unit to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury:

1. Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing medical treatment or suffer from medical conditions should consult with their physicians before using the unit: a) Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor physical shape. b) People suffering from back, neck, shoulder, or hip pain. c) People who have a pacemaker, deﬁbrillator, or other personal medical devices prone to electronic

interference. d) People suffering from heart disease. e) People who are prohibited from receiving massage by a physician due to thrombosis or aneurism, acute

varicose veins, or other circulatory disorders. f) People with irregular curvatures of the spine.

2. This unit should not be used by children. Remove the key when not in use and store out of reach of children.

3. Sit down slowly after checking the position of the massage heads. Never put any part of your body between the massage heads as the squeezing action of the massage heads may cause injury. Never put your ﬁngers or feet in the gap between the backrest and seat, the backrest and the armrest, or the seat and cover under the armrest.

4. Do not use the unit against bare skin. While thin clothing may increase effectiveness, exposing the skin directly to the massager may irritate the skin. Do not use the unit while wearing anything hard on your head like a hair accessory, etc. Do not use the unit for massaging the head, abdomen, front neck, elbows or knees. Do not use excessively strong massage action on the back of the neck.

5. When using the massager, use the Neck Roller Position button to adjust the massage heads to the correct position. You can adjust the shoulder position in this way in the pre-programs and Rolling in the manual operation. Failure to align the shoulder position correctly can lead to injury.

6. Do not stretch the back muscles for more than approximately 15 minutes at a time. To avoid overstretching the muscles which may result in discomfort, do not use the unit for more than 5 minutes when ﬁrst using it. You can gradually increase the duration and strength of the massage as you become used to it. Do not massage any one point for more than 5 minutes at a time. Excessive massaging can overstimulate the muscles and nerves and result in an adverse effect. To prevent excessive massaging, do not use the massager for more than a total of 15 minutes each session. After approximately 15 minutes, the massage heads will be retracted and stop moving. The back cushion can be removed if you want to experience a stronger back massage. Exercise extreme care when you use this mode in order to avoid back pain or injury. Use only for short periods of time (no more than 15 minutes). Reinstall the back cushion if you want to restore to normal massage intensity.

7. While using the massager, if you start feeling sick or if the massage seems painful, stop using it immediately. While using the massager, if the pressure seems too strong, the movement of the massage heads can be stopped at any time by pressing the Quick Stop button.

8. Do not go to sleep while using the unit. Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol.

9. When the seat back is in a reclined position, do not sit on it or sit with your legs resting on the headrest.

10. Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the unit, especially during operation.

11. Do not unplug the unit or turn it off during operation. Unplug the unit immediately if there is a power outage.

12. Be sure to start on the gentle massage program if using the massager for the ﬁrst time. The shiatsu massage is stronger and should be enjoyed after one has gotten accustomed to the chair.

13. Do not allow children to play on this mechanized furniture or operate the mechanism. Always leave in an upright and closed position. Keep hands and feet clear of mechanism. Only the occupant should operate it.

14. Always raise the back cushion to check that the fabric of the unit itself has not been ripped before using the unit. Please also check other areas to ensure that the fabric has not been ripped. No matter how small the rip, if you ﬁnd one then immediately stop using the unit, unplug the power cord and have the unit repaired at an authorized service center.

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid damaging the chair, follow these precautions:

1. The chair is designed for a maximum user weight of 264 lbs (120 kg). Exceeding the maximum weight may cause permanent damage to the massage mechanism and/or other components of the unit. Any such damage is deemed to be user abuse and is not covered under the Limited Warranty.

2. Do not sit on or drop the controller. Do not pull the controller cord or the power cord. Be careful not to catch the cord of the controller between the armrest and the chair back.

3. Do not treat the chair roughly, turn the chair on its side, turn the chair over or stand on it.

4. Do not treat the covering roughly.

Keep sharp or pointed objects away from the covering of the chair. Be careful not to drop lit ashes, lit cigarettes or matches on the chair. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading or a change in color of the covering.

5. If the massager functions abnormally, immediately turn off the power and have the massager checked by an authorized service center.

6. Do not repeatedly operate any switch at short intervals. Such action may cause the switch to malfunction.

7. Some noise may be heard coming from the massager while in use. This is due to the structure of the massager and is normal.

8. Make sure there are no obstacles behind the chair before reclining it. The chair can be reclined to a maximum angle of 170˚. If the back hits a wall or pillar, the chair may malfunction. Be sure to have ample space behind the chair. Recline the chair slowly in order to avoid contact with an obstacle.

9. When excessive pressure is applied to the massage heads, they may stop moving for safety. When moving the heads up from the lowered position, one’s body weight may stop the heads’ movement. In such a case, slightly raise your body and allow the massage heads to move up.

10. After each massage, slide the power switch, which is located on the right side of the chair, to the “off” position and turn its lock switch to the “lock” position.

11. Do not sit on the chair with wet body or hair.

12. The unit must not be used in “wet rooms” (sauna, swimming pool) or outdoors.

13. Do not attempt to open or disassemble any part of the unit. Only use an authorized Panasonic servicer to ﬁx your unit.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric 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 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, have a proper outlet 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. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same conﬁguration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product.

Figure A

GROUNDED OUTLET

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING PIN

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Back Cover

Backrest Latch

Safety Precaution Label

Speciﬁcation Label

Power Cord

Power Plug

Power Switch

Lock Switch

Lock Switch Key

Lock Switch Key Tag

To prevent children from accidentally swallowing the lock switch key.

Wheels

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1 Pillow Velcroes 2

Armrest

Controller Holder

On both the left and right side.

Legrest Slide Lever

Extendable length to approx. 5 in. (12 cm)

Legrest

Leg/Sole massage section

Includes an air massage function.

Pillow

For use when watching TV or just relaxing. The pillow has a height adjustment. (See Page 10) The pillow is detachable, and can also be ﬂipped over.

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8 Back Cushion 9 Retracted Position of Massage

Heads

The massage heads are normally retracted to the left and right in the upper part of the backrest.

Velcro for securing the controller

cord

Sole Shiatsu Sheet

“Stopper” is provided on the back side. Fine adjustment of position is possible. The sole shiatsu sheet is detachable.

Back Cushion Zipper

The back cushion is detachable.

Handle

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply:

AC 120 V 60 Hz

Rated current:

2.0 A

Upper Body Massage

Massage Area (Up-Down): Approx. 26.6 in. (67.5 cm) Massage Area (Left-Right): Distance between Massage Heads during Operation

Approx. 2.4 in. – 7.1 in. (6.0 cm – 18.0 cm)

Up-Down Movement Speed: Approx. 20 – 35 sec. return. Massage Speed: Knead: Approx. 20 cycles/min. – 30 cycles/min.

Swedish: Approx. 30 cycles/min. – 50 cycles/min.

Compression: Approx. 20 cycles/min. – 30 cycles/min.

Hawaiian: Approx. 30 cycles/min. – 50 cycles/min.

Soft Shiatsu: Approx. 150 cycles/min. – 210 cycles/min.

Tap: Approx. 230 cycles/min. – 350 cycles/min.

Full Roll: Approx. 20 sec./cycle – 35 sec./cycle

[Movement range: Approx. 21.1 in. (53.5 cm)]

Regional Roll: Approx. 7 sec./cycle – 9 sec./cycle

[Movement range: Approx. 4.7 in. (12 cm)]

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

MASSAGE LOUNGER

The sole shiatsu sheet is detachable.

Opening

To attach the sole shiatsu sheet

Projections are on the upper side.

Toe

Heel

For the right footFor the left foot

Lower Body Massage

Air Pressure: Strong: Approx. 27.0 kPa

Medium: Approx. 20.0 kPa

Weak: Approx. 11.0 kPa

Reclining Angle:

Backrest: Approx. 120° – 170° Legrest: Approx. 0° – 75°

Automatic Shut-Off:

Approx. 15 min. for both upper and lower body (Approx. 5 minutes for the quick massage)

Dimensions

When not reclined. (H × W × D): When reclined. (H × W × D):

Approx. 43.3 in. × 29.1 in. × 47.2 in. (110 cm × 74 cm × 120 cm) Approx. 24.0 in. × 29.1 in. × 66.1 in. (61 cm × 74 cm × 168 cm)

Weight of Unit:

Approx. 139 lbs (63 kg)

Dimensions of Box (H × W × D):

Approx. 30.7 in. × 30.3 in. × 47.6 in. (78 cm × 77 cm × 121 cm)

Weight in Box:

Approx. 172 lbs (78 kg)

Maximum User Weight:

Approx. 264 lbs (120 kg)

Minimum Distance from Wall:

15.7 in. (40 cm)

Operation Indicator

Displays operational status.

Cover

Leg Massage button

Turns airbags on and off and adjusts intensity of leg massage in 3 steps.

Manual Operation buttons

This allows you to select the massage action you desire. (See Page 14)

Speed Adjustment button

Adjusts speed of upper body massage in 5 steps during manual operation.

Speed Indicator

Massage Position Adjustment

button

Adjusts position of massage heads during manual operation. (See Page 14)

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OFF/ON button

Switches the controller on and off.

Time Indicator

Displays time remaining before end of massage.

Ottoman button

Use this button to adjust the angle of the legrest.

Pre-Programs buttons

Massage Focus buttons

Used to select focus of massage.

Tapping OFF/ON button

Neck Roller Position button

Neck Roller Position Indicator

Leg Massage Intensity Indicator

Leg Stretch button

Used for turning leg stretch on and off.

Quick Stop button

Used to stop the massage immediately.

Reclining button

Use this button to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest.

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Cover Closed

Cover Opened

SOLE SHIATSU SHEET

Be sure of the proper direction and sides of the sole shiatsu sheet and insert it into the opening.

CONTROLLER

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SETTING UP THE UNIT

WHERE TO USE THE UNIT

Keep at least 3.9 (10 cm) away from the wall.

Approx. 76.8

 (195 cm)

Approx. 13.8

(35 cm)

Width approx.

27.5 (70 cm)

Approx. 11.8

(30 cm)

Mat

Area where legrest could touch the ﬂoor

Area where unit touches the ﬂoor

Avoid places where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time or places where it will be exposed to high temperatures, such as in front of a heater, etc., as this can cause discoloration or hardening of the leather. Placing a mat or cloth under the unit is recommended to prevent ﬂoor damage. The size of the mat should be sufﬁcient [at least 47.2 in. × 27.5 in. (120 cm × 70 cm)] to cover the areas where the unit touches and where the legrest could touch the ﬂoor. Set the unit near the outlet.

See Warning No. 11 and 12 on page 1.

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1 UNPACK THE UNIT AND RAISE THE BACKREST

CAUTION

When raising the backrest, be careful not to cause hands or feet to become caught between the backrest and the backrest latch or the backrest and the armrests.

Failure to follow this precaution may result in injury.

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Check that there is nothing around the unit.

Backrest latch

Remove the top of the shipping container.

When packed for shipping the backrest is folded forward.

Remove the packing and cushioning materials and take out all accessories.

Raise the backrest.

Do not connect the power cord to an electrical outlet during setup. Hold the backrest with both hands and lift in the direction of the arrow until it comes to a stop. Be careful the power cord and controller are not caught in the backrest.

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2 INSPECT CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER

Massage Lounger Pillow Back Cushion Allen Key — 1

Attachment Screws — 8

Lock Switch Key — 1

The lock switch key has been inserted in the lock switch prior to leaving the factory.

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Armrests — 2

3 HOW TO MOVE THE UNIT

Using the wheels to move the unit

Grasp the legrest to move the unit when using the wheels. It is easier to move the unit with the massage heads retracted and the backrest in the upright position.

* Place a mat or cloth on the ﬂoor and move the unit slowly

to prevent ﬂoor damage.

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Lifting the Unit

Move the unit by having one person hold the legrest and another person use the handles on the back.

* Please hold the handles and legrest securely to avoid

dropping the unit as it may damage your ﬂoor.

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Move it slowly

Legrest

Wheels

Place your ﬁngers inside the handle

4 INSTALL THE ARMRESTS ON THE UNIT

Front

Back

Left

Velcro

Zipper

Convex

Front Rear

Round hole

Install the armrests.

(Be careful to avoid damaging the coated fabric.)

1 Unfasten the velcro. 2 Unfasten the zipper of the armrest completely. 3 Check the side (right or left) of the armrest. Check

the direction (front or back) of the armrest as well.

The illustration shows the left armrest. The right armrest is stamped “Front”, “Right” and “Back”.

* The left armrest must be installed on the left hand side of

the unit.

4 Align the convex portion of the armrest with the

round hole on the unit, and embed the armrest on the unit. Avoid catching the coated fabric between them.

If it is caught, pull it out without damaging the fabric.

Lift up

Secure with screws

Allen key

Secure the armrests with attachment screws.

(Total of 4 positions for a single armrest)

Lift the coated fabric on the side of the armrest and insert the attachment screw onto the end of the Allen key, and then tighten.

(Tighten the screws in the 4 positions lightly at ﬁrst, and then tighten all screws ﬁrmly.) * If the screw does not enter into the hole, tighten the screw

by pushing the armrest from the top.

Close the zipper at the bottom side of the armrests.

When closing the zipper, be careful not to twist the end of the zipper.

1 Set the zipper. 2 Fasten the zipper.

Put both ends of the zipper into the inside.

1 Turn in the edge of the zipper. 2 Fix the sliding tab of the zipper with the velcro.

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6 ATTACHING THE BACK CUSHION AND PILLOW

Attach the back cushion using the zipper.

Attach the pillow using the velcroes.

5 FIX THE CONTROLLER CORD

Approx. 18 (45 cm)

Use the controller cord velcroes to secure the cord, leaving approximately 18 in. (45 cm) of free wire.

* Conﬁrm that there is a margin for the controller cord length when the backrest is reclined. (The illustration shows that the cord is attached to the right armrest.)

FOLDING THE BACKREST FORWARD (REPACKING)

CAUTION

Keep hands, feet, children, objects, etc., clear of openings on the unit, including seat, armrests and legrest; gaps between the unit and the ﬂoor; and the backrest’s range of movement when being folded forward.

Failure to do so could result in injury.

The unit should not be turned on and the controls should not be operated on when the backrest is folded forward.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

The unit should not be climbed on and objects should not be placed on the unit when the backrest is folded forward.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the unit.

In the interests of safety, the backrest should always be folded forward by two persons.

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Press the OFF/ON button to switch off the power.

Slide the power switch to the “off” position, lock it, and then unplug the power

cord.

Remove the back cushion and the pillow from the unit.

Remove the armrest from the unit.

Refer to “INSTALL THE ARMRESTS ON THE UNIT” on page 8 and remove them in reverse order.

Insert a screwdriver into the opening for the backrest latch approx. 1.6 in. (4 cm) from the upper edge of the opening (until the screwdriver contacts the backrest latch).

Push tip of screwdriver downward approx. 1 in. (2.5 cm) to

release backrest latch.

Pull out screwdriver when pushing of backrest toward

seat begins.

*Be careful to avoid catching the controller or the cord between the backrest and the seat.

* It is recommended that you move the unit before folding the backrest (upright

position). When the backrest is folded, it is not ﬁxed and is unstable.

BEFORE USING THE UNIT

1 CHECK THE SURROUNDING AREA

Check that there is nothing around the unit.

2 POWERING UP THE UNIT

See Warning No. 8 on page 1.

Make sure the power plug is functional.

Make sure the power plug is undamaged. Make sure the power plug is free of foreign matter and debris.

Plug the power plug into an electrical outlet.

Verify that the lock switch key is turned to the “open” position.

If in “lock” position, turn the lock switch key to “open”.

Slide the power switch to the “on” position.

3 CHECK THE UNIT

Make sure the covering is free of rips or tears.

Make sure there are no obstacles between

the parts of the unit.

Make sure the massage heads are in the

retracted position, i.e. they are parked to the left and right in the upper part of the backrest.

If not retracted, press twice to return the massage heads to the retracted position.

Make sure the legrest is lowered.

Do not sit on the legrest when it is raised. Doing so may cause it to collapse down or bend the legrest. The legrest is not meant to support full body weight.

To lower the legrest

Make sure the legrest has fully returned to the original position by pulling the legrest slide lever, and then press the button twice.

See Warning No. 14 on page 2.

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4 ADJUSTING FOR CORRECT PILLOW HEIGHT

Velcroes

Adjust the pillow height so that the bottom edge of the pillow is at ear level.

If positioned too low, the pillow can lessen the effect of massage around the neck area.

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