Panasonic EP3513 User Manual

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Household

Massage Lounger

Sillón de Masaje Doméstico

Fauteuil vibromasseur

Operating Instructions Instrucciones de Uso Mode d’emploi

Model/Modelo/Modéle No. EP3513

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely, and save for future reference. Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea completamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura.

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INDEX

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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 the unit immediately after use.

2.Always unplug the unit 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.Close and continuous supervision is necessary when the unit is used by people who are limited in their ability to move or communicate.

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.This unit should not be used by children. Keep children away from the unit. Always return the seat to the upright position and retract the legrest completely to avoid possible injury. Make sure that nothing is in the way when retracting the legrest. Remove key when not in use and store out of reach of children.

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.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.

10.Keep power cords away from heated surfaces. Do not carry the unit by the power cord. Do not allow pins, rubbish or moisture to come into contact with the plug.

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.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.

13.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 control panel.

14.Do not use the unit outdoors.

15.Do not use the unit in places where aerosol spray products are in use or where oxygen is being used.

16.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.

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

18.To avoid electric shock or injury, do not attempt to open or disassemble any part of the unit as it contains no user-serviceable parts.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury:

1.Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing medical treatment 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.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, the seat and cover under the armrest, or the gap between the legrest and the footrest. Do not place your fingers or any part of your body in the mechanism below the legrest, or between the legrest and footrest.

3.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.

4.When using the body scanning function, always ensure that the shoulder position is correct. If the shoulder position is not correct, use the Roller Position button to adjust it properly. You can adjust the shoulder position in this way in the pre-programs, self program and Rolling in the manual operation. Failure to align the shoulder position correctly can lead to injury.

5.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.

6.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.

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

8.When the seat back is in a reclined position, do not sit on it or sit with your legs resting on the headrest. Do not sit on the legrest as the unit may fall over.

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

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

11.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.

12.Do not allow children to play on this mechanized furniture or operate the mechanism. Legrest folds down on closing so that a child could possibly be injured. Always leave in an upright and closed position. Keep hands and feet clear of mechanism. Only the occupant should operate it.

13.Remove hard objects, such as false fingernails, wristwatches or rings, when massaging hands or arms. Empty pockets of hard objects when massaging the area of the seat or thighs.

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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 control panel. Do not pull the control panel cord or the power cord. Be careful not to catch the cord of the control panel between the armrest and the chair back.

3.Do not treat the chair roughly, such as turning the chair on its side, turning the chair over or standing 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 attempt to repair the massager yourself.

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

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

9.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.

10.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.

11.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.

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

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

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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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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

MASSAGE LOUNGER

Control Panel Stand

Seat/Thigh Side Airbag

Shiatsu Point in Hip Massage

• Sliding up/down possible.

Legrest Slide Lever

• Extendable length of 9 in. (22 cm).

Legrest

•Includes integrated air massage function.

Front	Pillow
	Back Cushion
Caution Label	Backrest
	• Includes vibration function.
	• Retracted position of massage
	heads
	Armrest
	• Includes integrated air massage
	function.
	Side Cover
	Seat
	• Includes integrated air massage
	function.
	Connector Hose

Back

Back Cushion Zipper

Pillow Fastener

Back Cover

Handle

Child Safety Decal

Safety Precaution Label

Power Switch

Power Cord

Lock Switch Key

Wheels

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CONTROL PANEL

Cover Closed (Massage Programs Use)

OFF/ON button

•Use this button to turn the control panel power on and off.

Quick Stop button

•Press this button to stop the massage immediately.

User Memory buttons

•Use these buttons when using the user memory function. (See Page 25)

Leg Stretch OFF/ON button

•Use this button to turn leg stretch function off/on during massage programs. (See Page 19)

Back Vibration

OFF/ON button

•Use this button to turn back vibration function off/on during massage programs. (See Page 19)

Program Selection buttons

•Use these buttons to select one of four pre-program massages or the quick or self program massage.

off/on				pre-programs				ottoman reclining
		shiatsu		deep	swedish	stretch	quick self program
				time remaining			self program
user								voice
			intensity		intensity	intensity speed	time
			hands /arms		lower body	upper body
open								open
leg stretch	vibration	intensity				neck / back focus		self program time input
								manual controls
off/on	off/on	hands/	lower	upper		roller position
		arms	body	body

	Program Strength	Roller Position	Focus button
	buttons	button	• Use this button to repeat
	• Use these buttons for 3-	• Enables fine-tuning of
			a massage action during
	stage strength adjustment	massage head position
			massage programs.
	during massage programs.	during massage
			(See Page 28)
	(See Page 19)	programs. (See Page 28)

Ottoman button

•Use this button to adjust the angle of the legrest. (See Page 13)

Reclining button

•Use this button to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest. (See Page 13)

Voice Guidance

Volume button

•Adjusts the volume of the voice guidance function. Each press of the button progressively switches the volume through low, medium, high and off settings. (See Page 14)

Display

•Displays massage settings and actions, etc.

(See Page 7)

Cover Open (Self Program Settings and Manual Operation Use)

Manual Operation Selection buttons

•Use these buttons to select massage actions in manual operation mode.

(See Page 29)

Massage Strength

buttons

•Use these buttons to adjust the massage strength in manual operation mode. (See Pages 30, 32, 33)

A B	A B	A B	A B	A B A B	A B	full regional	self program time input
knead	knead	shiatsu	knead	swedish compression	tap	roll	neck/shoulder	hands/arms
leg stretch vibration					position		back
intensity	intensity	intensity	speed				lateral
							lower back	OK
							lower body
hands/	lower	upper
arms	body	body

Massage Speed	Roller Position
Adjustment button	button
• Use this button to adjust	• Use this button to adjust
upper-body massage	the position of massage
speed in manual operation	heads for the upper body
mode. (See Page 30)	in manual operation
	mode. (See Page 30)

Self Program

Creation button

•Use these buttons to indicate how much time you want the massage to spend in each region. (See Page 21)

Lateral Movement

button

•Allows you to combine lateral action with an upper body massage in manual operation mode.

(Not combinable with back vibration.) (See Page 30)

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DISPLAY

Time Remaining Display

•Displays time remaining before the end of a massage in minutes.

•“OFF” is shown as the massage heads return to the retracted position after a massage.

User Memory Display

•Uses animation to indicate when data is being recorded to or recalled from the user memory.

Massage Area Display

•Flashes to indicate areas currently being massaged. (See “Additional Information” below.)

Focus and Repeat

Display

•Flashes when the Focus button has been pressed to repeat a massage action.

•Flashes when a repeated action is in progress during a program recorded to the user memory.

Roller Position

Adjustment Display

•Lights up when the massage position is adjusted during a massage.

time remaining

intensity intensity hands/arms lower body

	Hand/Arm Massage	Leg Stretch Display
	Display	• Lights up when the leg
	• Displays hand/arm massage
		stretch function is on.
	action and strength.
		• Flashes when the stretching
		action is in progress.

self program

intensity speed	time
upper body

Upper Body Massage

Display

•Displays upper body massage action, strength, and speed.

•Massage speed is not indicated during massage programs.

Lower Body Massage

Display

•Displays lower-body massage action and strength.

Back Vibration Display

•Lights up when the back vibration function is on.

Self Program

Time Setting Display

•Displays time settings in self program mode.

Additional Information

About the Massage Area Display

The massage area display can only show an approximation of the massage area. The area of massage shown by the massage area display may differ at times from the area you can feel actually being massaged.

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BEFORE USING THE UNIT

SETTING UP THE MASSAGE LOUNGER

After Removing Everything from the Box,You Should Have the Following

Massage Lounger

Accessories

Armrests

Marks indicating left and right can be found on the underside of each armrest.

Front

Back

Connector Hose

Air Plug

Pillow

Control Panel Stand

Clip

Small holes on the inside fabric are an intentional part of the functional design.

Attachment Screws (M6#16) — 6

Left Armrest — 3

Right Armrest — 3

Control Panel Stand Attachment Screws

(M6#10) — 4
Plug Cover Attachment Screws
(M5#16) — 2
Plug Covers — 2
Allen Key — 1	(Cross-section)
	0.2"
	(4 mm)
Control Panel
Stand Covers
Lock Switch Keys — 2

Where to Use the Unit

Ensure there is adequate space for reclining.

Keep at least					Approx. 77" (195 cm)					Keep at least
4" (10 cm)		Approx. 14"			Width approx. 27" (68 cm)	Approx. 12"				4" (10 cm)
away from										away from
wall, etc.		(35 cm)			(approx. 33" (84 cm) with	(30 cm)				wall, etc.
					armrests attached)

Mat

Area where legrest	Area where unit touches floor.
could touch floor.

CAUTION

•Do not use the unit in areas with high humidity, such as the bathroom, etc. as this can lead to electric shock or other accidents.

•Place the unit on a totally flat surface.

Failure to do so may result in the seat tipping over.

•Do not use the massage lounger in direct sunlight or in 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 synthetic leather.

•Place the unit on a mat to prevent floor damage.

•When placing a mat under the unit, the size of the mat should be sufficient (at least 47#28 in. (120#70 cm)) to cover the areas where the unit touches and the legrest could touch the floor, as shown in the diagram on the left.

Carrying in the Unit

Move the chair by having one person hold onto the rubber section on the underside of the legrest and another person use the handle on the back of the backrest.

Legrest Handle

Mat

Rubber	Place your fingers in the groove.
Section

CAUTION

•Make certain the legrest has been retracted fully to its original length.

Failure to observe this safeguard could result in injury due to the legrest returning to its original length when the unit is being moved.

•Use care to prevent pinching of hands or feet when letting go of the legrest as its mechanism will cause it to slam shut.

•Use care to prevent lower back and other injuries that could occur when lifting this heavy object (approx. 179 lbs (81 kg)).

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ASSEMBLY

Attaching the Armrests (On Both Right and Left Sides)

Use themark as a guide for insertion.

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1.Insert the armrest into the unit.

•Markings indicating left-hand and right-hand sides can be found on the inside surface of each armrest.

•Make sure the control panel cord does not become pinched when fitting the right armrest onto the unit.

Turn screws clockwise to tighten.

2.Fasten the armrest with the attachment screws.

	2	• Set the three attachment screws in place first
		and then tighten them firmly.

Use This Screw

#6

Allen Key	Attachment Screw
	(M6#16)

Connecting the Air Plugs (On Both Right and Left Sides)

	1
2
Allen Key
	Air Plug
Attachment Screw	Plug Cover
(M5#16)

1.Insert the air plug.

•Push on the air plug until you hear it click into place.

2.Place the plug cover over top of the air plug and fasten with the screw.

Use This Screw

#2

Attaching the Control Panel Stand to the Right or Left Armrest

Attachment Screw (M6#10)

Allen Key

2

1

• Diagram shows attachment to right armrest.

1.Decide which side to attach the control panel stand to.

2.Fasten the control panel stand with the attachment screws in four places.

•Set the four attachment screws in place first and then tighten them firmly.

Use This Screw

#4

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Attaching the Control Panel Stand Covers (On Both Right and Left Sides)

Cover for Side WITH Control Panel Stand

Cover for Side WITHOUT Control Panel Stand

Top Tabs

Bottom

Tabs

1

2

Notches

When Removing the Control Panel Stand Covers

(1)

(2)

(3)

The method of attaching the covers is the same for both sides.

•Diagram shows side attached with control panel stand.

1.Insert the bottom tabs on the cover into the notches on the armrest.

2.Insert the top tabs on the cover into the notches on the armrest.

(1)Insert the head of a flat-tip screwdriver between the top tabs of the cover.

•Performing this procedure with the Allen key or a cross-point screwdriver could damage the unit.

(2)Pull out the top tabs of the cover (two places) using the flat-tip screwdriver.

(3)Pull up on the cover at an angle.

Attaching the Pillow

Use the pillow fasteners to attach the pillow.

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Raising the Backrest to the Upright Position

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2 3

1.Insert the power plug into the power outlet.

2.Insert the key and turn the key lock to the “open” position.

3.Slide the power switch to the “on” position.

4.Press on the control panel twice.

•The backrest will rise to the upright position automatically.

Moving the Control Panel Cord to the Left Side (When Control Panel Stand is on Left Side)

1

·

2

		1. Press	on the control panel to
		turn on the power.
			ottoman
		2. Press	on the control panel and
		hold until the legrest has risen as
	3	far as it will go.
		• Continue pressing until a “beep-beep-beep”
		sound is heard.
	4	3. Move the control panel cord under
		the legrest to the left side.
	Clips for Fastening	4. Fasten the control panel cord at
	Control Panel Cord	three points.

Placing the Control Panel into the Control Panel Stand

1

2

3

To remove the control panel, slide it upwards.

1.Insert the control panel at an angle into the tabs on the control panel stand.

2.Push the control panel into the control panel stand.

3.Fasten the control panel cord using the clip.

For smooth removal of the control panel, press on the back of the unit while sliding up.

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