Operating Instructions Instrucciones de Uso Mode d’emploi Household Massage Lounger Sillón de Masaje Doméstico Fauteuil vibromasseur Model No./Nº de Modelo/Nº de modèle English EN3 Español SP3 Français FR3 EP-MA73 Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura.
Contents Before Use ●IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN4 ●SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN5-6 ●OPERATING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN6 ●GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN6 ●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN8-9 ●Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To avoid the risk of injury: EP-MA73_EN.indb 5 Before Use 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 21. If you have not used the unit for a while, carefully read this operating instructions again and check that the unit is operating normally before use. Failure to do so may result in accident or injury. 22. Do not use at the same time as another medical device. Doing so may cause an accident or deteriorated health. 23. Do not allow children to use the controller holder fixing screw. Failure to do so may result in an accident or the child accidentally swallowing the key or screw.
Use your chair in a wide variety of situations, with or without the massage function Main functions ・Automatic course Page EN26 ・“Heat”massage heads Page EN32 ・“Foot Heat” Page EN32 ・Manual operation Page EN34 ・Air action Page EN38 ・Stretch action Page EN38 Before Use To use the massage function ●Raise the comfort cushion for use. Comfort cushion for extra comfort! When not using the massage function ●You can use this unit as a normal reclining chair.
Specifications Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Rated Current 3.2 A Upper body massage Massage area (Up-Down) Approx. 78 cm (30.7 in.) (The massage heads move a total of approx. 62 cm (24.4 in.)) Massage area (Left-Right) Distance between massage heads during operation (including width of massage heads) Neck, shoulder, back, lower back: Approx. 5 cm - 21 cm (2.0 in.- 8.3 in.) Distance between massage heads (including width of massage heads) during back roll and up-and-down movement: Approx.
Unit dimensions Front ) Armrest height Approx. 73 cm (28.7 in.) Before Use ( With controller stand removed Approx. 85 cm (33.5 in.) Maximum Width Approx. 90 cm (35.4 in.) With controller stand and armrest removed Approx. 68 cm (26.8 in.) Width of floor section Approx. 64 cm (25.2 in.) Side Length Approx. 122 cm (48 in.) Backrest height Approx. 115 cm (45.3 in.) Amount of slide of sole massage section Approx. 18 cm (7.1 in.) Length of floor section Approx. 79 cm (31.1 in.
Part names and functions Main unit 1 2 3 4 Front 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 13 11 1 Controller ▶ See pages EN12-13 9 Seat ●Air bag for seat/thigh massage is built in. 2 Retracted position of massage heads 3 Shoulder side massage section ●Includes integrated air massage function. 4 Pillow 5 Backrest ●Massage heads: →Includes the massage mechanism. →Includes“Heat”massage heads. ●Air bag for lower back massage is built in. 6 Comfort cushion 7 Armrest ●Moves with the backrest.
14 Back 15 16 Before Use 17 Leg rest-Leg & sole massage section Leg massage section Sole massage section “Heat”(heater) section ●Sole covers (can be removed for washing▶See page EN47.) 18 19 22 21 20 Can be stored when not using for massage Leg rest is rotated manually while pulling on the leg rest rotation lock release lever.
Part names and functions (Continued) Controller 1 2 3 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 8 9 10 16 11 15 12 14 13 ●This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated. 1 On/Off button 11 Speaker 2 USER buttons ▶See pages EN30-31 12 Back massage intensity controller ▶See page EN25 3 Quick stop button 13 POSITION button ●Press this button to stop the massage immediately.
Display 2 4 3 6 7 10 9 8 Before Use 5 1 13 12 11 ●This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated. 1 Massage area display Current approximate massage position flashes. Currently selected air massage parts light up. Current air massage position flashes. Currently selected stretch parts light up. Current stretch position flashes.
Setting up the massage lounger 1 Where to use the unit ●Ensure there is adequate space to recline. Keep at least 10 cm (3.9 in.) away from the wall. Approx. 202 cm (79.5 in.) Width approx. Approx. 30 cm 90 cm (35.4 in.) (11.8 in.) Approx. 49 cm (19.3 in.) ● For details on the dimensions of the unit, see page EN9.
3 Removing everything from the box and installing the unit Unit weight Groove Hold onto Place your the sides of fingers in the leg rest. the groove Do not hold onto the front side. The sole massage section might slide, and injuries may occur. Leg rest Back cover Mat Approx. 85 kg (187.2 lbs) Before Use ●Since the unit is very heavy , be careful to avoid back injuries. (The unit must be carried by two or more persons.) Hold onto the sides.
Assembly 1 Attaching the controller stand to the right or left side panel of this unit Fasten the controller stand with the attachment screws. (4 positions) Use this screw … Attachment screws (M6 × 13) × 4 pcs. (Black) How to tighten the screws Attachment screw Hole Allen key 2 ●❶ ●Tighten the 4 screws lightly using your fingers. (Make the screws level with the holes.) ●Align the 2 prongs of the side panel with the holes of the controller stand.
3 Connect the air plugs ①Press air plugs into the air plug sockets below the armrest until you hear a click. Air plug jack Front Air plug Before Use View from bottom Protrusion Press until the protrusion clicks into place. 4 ・Arm massage will not operate unless the air plugs are inserted securely. ②Follow the same step when connecting to the armrest on the left side.
Assembly（Continued） 5 ●❶ Turn on the power and raise the backrest to the upright position. Insert the power plug into the power outlet. ❶ ● ●Always be sure to insert into an AC 120 V plug. the lock switch key ● Confirm ❷ is set to the“open”position. the power switch is ● Confirm ❸ set to the“on”position. ● Press ❹ ❷ ● on the controller twice. ❸ ● ●Press once, and then press again approx. 1 second later. Backrest will rise automatically.
When the controller stand is attached on the left side ●Run the controller cord to the left. ①Press on the controller to turn on the power. Leg rest ②Press on the controller and hold until the leg rest has risen as far as it will go. Fastening band ② Before Use ・Continue pressing until a“beep-beep-beep”sound is heard. ③Disconnect the controller cord. ・Hook is released by pressing on the tab on the fastening band with your fingers. ④Move the controller cord under the leg rest to the left side.
Before sitting down 1 2 Check the surrounding area. Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit. Flip up the comfort cushion and deploy the leg & sole massage section. ●Do not massage with the comfort cushion still on the backrest. Comfort cushion How to deploy the leg & sole massage section ①While raising the ● leg rest rotation lock release lever in the direction of the arrow. ② ● ① ● ②Rotate from bottom. ● ③Rotate until it stops ● rotating.
3 Check the power cord and the power plug. Before Use WARNING Periodically remove dust, etc. from the power plug. Failure to do so may result in insulation failure due to humidity, etc., which may cause fire. (Remove dust using a dry cloth.） 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. Keep power cords away from heated surfaces.
Before sitting down（Continued） 5 Check the unit. Fabric covering the movement area of the massage heads in the backrest ● Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric. ❶ WARNING Backrest Always raise the comfort cushion to check that the fabric covering the movement area of the massage heads in the backrest has not been ripped before using the unit. Please also check other areas to ensure that the fabric has not been ripped.
6 Adjust the pillow position. 1 Remove the pillow. the height of the pillow so 2 Adjust that the bottom edge is at ear level. Before Use ●If positioned too low, the pillow may interfere with a massage of the area around the neck. ●When the reclining angle changes, the position of the pillow may shift. In that case, adjust the position again. Lower edge of the pillow Pillow Ear level 7 Slide the sole massage section to your preferred position. It will slide up to about 18 cm (7.1 in.).
Simple use Press to turn ◦ the ❶ power on. (The power switches off automatically after 3 minutes if the controls are not operated when the unit is not massaging.) ◦ Select a function (massage). ❷ Automatic Course ●For details, see pages EN26 to EN29. Select one from Manual Operation the body 1 Select part and press ●For details, see pages EN34 to EN37. the button. Body part ●Manual operations and air actions can be used at the same time. Action Air Action ●For details, see pages EN38 to EN42.
To adjust to your preferences To adjust the intensity of automatic courses ●Press the buttons to adjust the massage intensity. your favorite Press 2 Choose 3 and the action action. starts. To adjust to your preferences To adjust the intensity ●Press the buttons to adjust the intensity. ●The number of intensity levels that you can adjust differs depending on the action. ●If you want to select tap, press How to Use ●You can also select by repeatedly pressing the button of your favorite body part. .
Automatic course When you want a complete massage ◦ Press ❶ ❷ ◦ to turn on the power. (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) Press one of the buttons ( to select the program. ) Characteristics of automatic course (upper body) SWEDISH …… Gentle relaxation course based on DEEP ………… How to Use SHIATSU …… STRETCH …… NECK/SHOULDER… LOWER BACK … DEMO (ULTRA KNEAD) … Swedish and kneading actions.
Approximately 30 seconds after the body scanning starts, the massage heads slowly lower to the shoulder position, and a soft tapping action begins to determine your shoulder position. Massage head Tapping action ●Air in the seat will operate so the body will not shift during the body scanning. ●Keep your head on the pillow until the soft tapping action begins. Lifting your head from the pillow will result in incorrect determination of the shoulder position.
When you want a complete massage（Continued） To adjust to your preference Depending on what you are adjusting, a course in progress may be shut off by the timer function. Setting the on/off of the air massage or the stretch massage Memory Operation can be turned on/off by pressing buttons on the left. Hand/ Arm Shoulder Chest Neck How to Use On/off for the air massage or stretch can be confirmed on the display.
Adjusting the reclining angle and leg rest to massage in relaxing position To adjust the reclining angle and the leg rest angle: Adjust by pressing To adjust the amount of sliding of the sole massage section: . For a person with small body dimensions: When there is not enough stimulation on your soles When stimulation of your hands/arms is too gentle For a person with large body dimensions: When your knees are raised See“Effective method for using the leg/foot air massage or stretch” on page EN39.
Automatic course To register your preferences You can register your preferred settings set during the automatic course, and have them reproduced next time you are massaging. Contents that can be registered ・Air intensity and back intensity settings ・Air and stretch on/off settings (See page EN28 to EN29 for details on how to configure settings and page EN51 for details on volume settings.) } This mark is the indicator Memory You can register settings for each automatic course in each USER button.
To start the registered program Press ◦ power. ❶ to turn on the （When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.） one of the USER ◦ Select ❷ buttons that is registered. ●Registered USER button will light. (Example: ) Press. and press one of the ◦ Select ❸ automatic courses that is How to Use registered using the USER button. (Example:“SWEDISH”) Massage with registered setting will start after the body scanning.
Automatic course About the“Heat”massage heads/ “Foot Heat” T WARNING When“Heat”massage heads are used, do not let the massage heads touch the same place for a long time. Do not use the“Foot Heat”massage for a long time. Low-temperature burn may occur. ◦ Press ❶ to turn on the power. (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) How to Use ❷ ◦ Press the automatic course button and start the massage.
To turn“Heat”massage heads/ “Foot Heat”off each time ●◦ Register“Heat”massage heads/“Foot Heat”as off in the memory. (See page EN30.) The warm section of the“Heat”massage heads warm up the cloth of the massage location. “Heat”massage heads rubber section “Heat”massage heads warm section “Heat” massage heads warm section How to Use The“Foot Heat”uses a built-in“Heat”(heater) section in the sole section to warm the toe portion of the cloth.
Manual operation When you want a concentrated massage of a particular body part with your favorite action, such as“Kneading on the neck”or“Tapping on the shoulder” WARNING 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. ◦ Press ❶ to turn on the power. (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.
◦ Press ❹ to start the action. ●The massage heads will move to selected position automatically to start the massage after the body scanning is completed. See page EN26 about body scanning. ●See pages EN36-37 for setting the massage in accordance with your preferences. ●When a massage to the same location has continued for 5 minutes, it will automatically move up approximately 3 cm (1.2 in.). Body scanning for manual operation NECK/SHOULDER/FULL BACK … Normal body scanning.
When you want a concentrated massage of a particular body part with your favorite （Continued） action, such as“Kneading on the neck”or“Tapping on the shoulder” To adjust to your preference Using air massage together Operation can be turned on/off by pressing buttons on the left. Hand/Arm Shoulder How to Use On/off for the air massage can be confirmed on the display. (Lit: On, Off: Off) Lower back Leg/Foot Changing the intensity of the air massage When performing an air massage, Adjust by pressing .
Adjusting the reclining angle and leg rest to massage in relaxing position To adjust the amount of sliding of the sole massage section: To adjust the reclining angle and the leg rest angle: . Adjust by pressing Push with the soles of your feet to slide the sole massage section out. Lift your soles slightly and the sole massage section returns. ●See page EN43 for description on how to adjust the reclining angle and the leg rest.
Air action Stretch action To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg ❶ power. ◦ Press to turn on the (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) ❷ ◦ Select the body part you want to massage. On/off for the air massage or stretch can be confirmed on the display.
Effective method for using the leg/foot air massage or stretch Adjust the leg rest so that your sole fits on sole massage section completely. How to use the hand & arm massage the hand & arm 1 Lift massage section up. ●Place your feet so that the arch of your feet are touching the shiatsu points. For a person with small body dimensions ●If the leg rest is raised, it is easier to fit your sole on it. Press the button. Insert the hand with 2 fingers extended.
To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/ foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg（Continued） Operation of the HAND / ARM (Ultra knead on palms) massage Palms to arms：The two large and small airbags work together to firmly massage your palms. ●The arm massage simultaneously massages the left and right hands, with a different intensity for either hand.
Operation of the SHOULDER massage Pressure is applied to clamp from your shoulders to your arms from the sides. Operation of the LOWER BACK massage Pressure is applied to clamp your lower back through tights from the sides. The 3 airbags in the seat gives stimulation to your posterior through hamstring. Operation of the SOLE (Ultra knead on soles) and LEG / FOOT massage Sole：Example below. ●Place your feet so that the arch of your feet are touching the shiatsu points.
To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/ foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg（Continued） Operation of the NECK stretch The massage heads secure the neck and the base of the head while air is slowly discharged from the inflated backrest airbags to extend the neck muscles.
When you want to adjust the reclining angle and/or leg rest 1 Press to turn on the power. (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) 2 Press to adjust the angle. ●Movement will continue until a“beep-beep-beep”sound is heard if the buttons are held down. ●The movement of the leg rest may be delayed slightly. ●Armrest will move in accordance with the reclining of the backrest. Approx. 120° Approx. 85° How to Use Approx. 95° Approx.
After completing the massage Returning to normal chair position the comfort cushion on 1 Hang the backrest. 2 Store the leg rest. ①While raising the leg rest rotation lock release lever in the direction of the arrow. ②Rotate from top. ③Rotate until it stops rotating. ④Let go of the leg rest rotation lock release lever. ⑤Check that the leg rest does not rotate. ① ● ② ● WARNING Sit on the unit after confirming there is no foreign matter between the parts of the unit.
Timer function The massage will complete automatically approximately 16 minutes after the starting the operation. ●Sole massage section will retract, and the leg rest will be lowered automatically so you can stand up safely. Sole massage section will not retract all the way when the sole massage section is extended out, since it will hit the floor. Raise your legs to retract all the way. ●Backrest will not rise automatically. ●The massage heads move to the retracted position.
Cleaning and maintenance Areas covered with synthetic leather Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. ●Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. ●When using the commercially available leather-care products (wipes), follow its instructions. ●If the synthetic leather is particularly dirty, wipe it in the following manner. ①Soak a soft cloth in water or a 3% to 5% solution of mild detergent (such as dish detergent) and wring it out thoroughly. ②Dab the surface with the moistened cloth.
Seat fabric the unit with a cloth moistened with 1 Wipe mild detergent and thoroughly wring out. ●Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. water or a mild detergent and brush on 2 Use areas where the seat fabric is particularly soiled. ●Be careful not to brush the fabric too much to avoid damage. the unit with a cloth moistened with 3 Wipe plain water and thoroughly wring out. 4 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
Moving the unit Moving by lifting it with 2 or more persons Move the unit with 2 or more people in front and back of the unit holding on the side of the leg rest and the groove on the back cover of the backrest. Hold onto the sides. Groove Hold onto the sides of the leg rest. Do not hold onto the front side. The sole massage section might slide, and injuries may occur. Place your fingers in the groove. Mat Place the controller and power cord on the seat.
Using the castors to move the unit Move the unit by holding onto the side of the leg rest and using the castors. Hold onto the sides. Do not hold onto the front side. The sole massage section might slide, and injuries may occur. Roll the unit slowly Hold onto the sides of the leg rest. Place the controller and power cord on the seat. Lift it no higher than waist height The floor may get damaged, so it is recommended to place a mat etc. on the floor.
About the automatic course/action/voice guidance function Overview of the automatic course SWEDISH Roll on neck, Swedish on Neck stretch Knead, Swedish shoulders, Knead, Ultra knead Roll on neck, Knead on Ultra knead, Knead shoulders, shoulders Ultra knead Neck stretch * Time spent on“Finishing Touches”differs depending on your height and intensity setting.
About the action ULTRA KNEAD Kneading action at small points. ROLL (The figures are images of the respective operations.) SHIATSU KNEAD Action compressing muscle knots vertically. TAP Action to stretch an area. SWEDISH Deep kneading action. Action of rubbing gently across a wide area. ●The respective actions are suitable for Action stretching the body along the backbone. specific body parts. Actions of Shiatsu for the“NECK”are different from of the actions for the “SHOULDER”.
Q&A Usage situation I use the unit if I have an Q Can illness that requires regular A medical attention? Consult your doctor before using this unit. Massage is a form of stimulation by tactile pressure in which pressure is applied to the muscles to relax them and improve circulation. This may exacerbate some illnesses. Be sure to consult a doctor if you have an illness. (See pages EN5-6.) Usage method it possible to massage only the Q Isupper body or legs? A Yes.
Body scanning* Q How does body scanning work? shoulder position is detected by A The the following mechanism. ① The massage heads rise up the back to the base of the neck, making a series of short beeps. ② The massage heads protrude. (If the shoulder position is wrong, the massage heads move further up and repeat this step until they find the shoulders.) ③ The massage heads slowly lower to the shoulder position.
Q&A（Continued） Hand & arm massages Upper body massage automatic course is not strong intensity in the left hand & arm Q The Q The enough even at the strongest differs from that in the right. setting or are too strong even at the weakest setting. the following methods. A Try Recline the backrest. The extra body weight adds intensity to the massage.
Reclining Leg rest angle of the backrest, leg rest storing the leg rest, the leg Q The Q When or armrest automatically changes at rests stop rotating when the leg times. angle automatically changes in A The the following cases. ① When automatic course, stretch action or manual operation are started. rest rotation lock release lever is released while they are rotating. leg rests are designed to stop A The partway for safety reasons. The chair automatically reclines to the massage position.
Q&A（Continued） Other precautions should I take to Q What transport the unit when moving? the following precautions: noise grows louder after using A Take Q The ◦ Recline the backrest and raise the the chair for a long time. massage heads to around the center of may be a malfunction. Contact the A This nearest authorized service center for an inspection and repair. Q Is there a timer function? A Yes. To prevent overuse, the massage automatically ends around 16 minutes after starting.
Troubleshooting Investigate the“Problem”and follow appropriate the“Cause and Remedy”below. If the problem still exists after following the remedy, contact an authorized service center. Problem The unit stops during operation. It is not possible to recline the unit. The leg rest cannot be raised or lowered. Cause and Remedy For safety purposes, operation may stop when excessive force is applied to the unit. Turn off the power switch, wait 10 seconds and then switch it back on for operation.
Troubleshooting（Continued） Problem Cause and Remedy The unit will not operate at all. ● The power plug has been disconnected. See page EN21. ● The power switch on the unit has not been turned on. ● An automatic courses button or manual operation button hasn’ t been pressed after pressing . ●Upper body (neck to lower back) massage ●Lower body massage ●Hands and arms massage It is not possible to massage hands and arms.
Error display Contents of the error will be displayed in the remaining time display area when an error occurs during the operation. Remaining time display Error display ●For the error“U10” , will flash alternately. Contents For safety reasons, operation will terminate automatically when it cannot detect if someone is seated. If this error occurs even if you are seated, press , sit back all the way to the backrest, and operate from the start again.
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