Household Massage Lounger Sillón de Masaje Doméstico Operating Instructions Instrucciones de Uso Model No./Nº de Modelo EP30003 Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura. EP30003.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: 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.
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.
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.
Part names and functions Main unit Front 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 1 Legrest 2 Leg/Sole massage section • Includes air massage function 10 11 3 Legrest Slide Lever • Extendable length to approx. 5 in.
Back 12 16 12 Back Cover 13 Control Panel Holder 14 Child Safety Decal 17 18 19 13 14 15 11 20 20 Power Supply Box Lock Switch Power Switch 15 Control Panel Stand 16 Power Plug 17 Power Cord 18 Safety Precaution Label 19 Wheels Lock Switch Key Lock Switch Key Tag • For preventing children from swallowing it by accident EP30003.
Control Panel Cover closed Cover open 13 14 1 Off/On 2 Quick Stop • Press this button to stop the massage immediately. 3 User Memory • See page 35 to 37 4 Program Selection • See page 18 5 Ottoman Angle Adjustment • See page 31 6 Reclining Angle Adjustment • See page 31 7 Display • This illustration simulates when all lights are illuminated. • See page 8 16 8 Voice Guidance Volume • See page 33 9 Ultra Knead • “Ultra Knead” is the name of the massage actions.
Display * This illustration simulates when all lights are illuminated.
Setting up the massage lounger to use the unit 1 Where Ensure there is adequate space to recline. Keep at least 4" (10 cm) away from the wall. Caution Approx. 77" (195 cm) • Do not use the unit in areas with high humidity, such as the bathroom, because 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 unit tipping over. Width approx. 33" (84 cm) Approx. 12" (30 cm) Approx.
Confirm that the main unit and the accessories are in the box. Main unit Width: Approx. 27" (68 cm) Height: Approx. 26" (66 cm) Length: Approx. 63" (160 cm) Accessories • Control Panel Stand • Pillow • Armrests (Right/Left) Control panel holder Left/Right indication Fixing screw Small holes on the inside fabric are an intentional part of the functional design. Clip • Allen Key — 1 (Cross-section) 0.
Assembly 1 Attaching the Groove armrests Armrest (On both the right and left sides) 1. Insert the armrest into the unit. • Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers. (1) A lign the position Right/Left indication (2) F asten the armrest with the attachment screws. Main unit Pipe 2. Fasten the armrest with the Attachment attachment screws. Screw Set the two attachment screws in place by hand first and then tighten firmly with the allen key. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.
Attaching the control panel stand to the right or left side panel of the unit 2 (Diagram shows attachment to right armrest.) 1. Insert the attachment screw into the lower hole first and then tighten lightly by hand. The position of the control panel when seated can be selected by choosing the appropriate hole for the screw. 2. Securing the stand with the attachment screws. Tighten the two screws for the remaining two holes lightly by hand and then tighten firmly with the allen key. Near Approx.
When removing the control panel stand cover 1. Insert the head of a flat-tip screwdriver in the gap under the mark (O). Gap 2. Push the bottom tab of the cover up to lift the cover. 3. Perform the same procedures as 1 and 2 above for the other gap. 4. Pull the cover up diagonally. 2 • Performing this procedure with the allen key or a Phillips screwdriver could damage the unit. 1 Flat-tip screwdriver (Not included in the standard configuration) 2 4 Raising the backrest to the upright position 1.
Moving the control panel cord to the left side (when control panel stand is on left side) 1. Press the 2. Press the Legrest button on the control panel to turn on the power. button on the control panel and hold until the legrest has risen far as it will go. Continue pressing until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard. 3. Remove the control panel cord from the cord-holder groove. 4. Move the control panel cord under the legrest to the left side. 5.
2. Fasten the control panel cord using the clip. Lift the control panel to remove. Clip Fasten the cord so that the Control panel cord portion under the clip is not slack. 6 Attaching the pillow 1. Attach the pillow to the velcro fastener. • See page 34 for a guide to the position of the pillow Pillow Velcro fasteners 15 EP30003.
Before sitting down Check the following before using the unit Check the surrounding area 1 Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit. 2 Check the power cord and the power plug Warning • Remove dust from the power plug periodically. Failure to observe this precaution may result in defective insulation of the cord due to moisture. Clean dust from the cord using a dry cloth. • Do not damage the power cord and the power plug.
2. Make sure there is no foreign objects on the chair. Caution • Sit on the unit after confirming there is no foreign matter between the parts of the unit. (Check for foreign objects on the backrest, or leg/sole massage section.) Failure to observe this precaution may result in accident or injury. Leg/Sole massage section 3. Make sure the massage heads are in the retracted position. Caution • Sit on the unit after confirming the massage heads are in the retracted position.
Program Massages Pre-Program Quick Massage the button to turn on the power. 1 •Press The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start within 3 minutes after turning on the power. 2 Press one of the flashing buttons ( ) to select the program. Pre-Program and Quick Massage Characteristics (Upper Body) • See page 20 for an overview of the respective programs. SHIATSU: Uses mainly shiatsu massage to loosen up deep-seated knots of tension.
2. 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 height. Massage Head Tapping action Keep your head on the pillow until the soft tapping begins. Lifting your head from the pillow will result in incorrect determination of the shoulder position. 3. Confirm that the shoulder position has been correctly determined according to the position of the soft tapping.
Overview of the Pre-Program and Quick Massage (Upper Body) Shiatsu Program (I) 1) Ultra knead/ 2) Ultra knead/ 3) Ultra knead/ 4) Ultra knead/ 5) Ultra knead/ 6) Ultra knead/ 7) Finishing Shiatsu on Neck/ Shiatsu on Back/ Shiatsu on Neck/ Shiatsu on Back/ Shiatsu on Neck/ Kneading on Touches Shoulder Lower back Shoulder Lower back Shoulder Back/Lower back Deep Program (II) 1) Ultra knead/ 2) Ultra knead/ 3) Ultra knead/ Kneading of Kneading of Kneading of Neck/Shoulder Back/Lower back Neck/Shoulder Swedis
Creating Self-Programs Self-Program Self-Program The Self-Program allows you to create a massage where you determine the time and intensity in neck, shoulders, back, and lower back by selecting from levels 0 (no massage) to 3 (longest and most intense). the button to turn on the power. 1 Press • The power will turn off automatically if no operation is executed for 3 minutes without performing massage. the right cover and press the button.
3 Set the time and intensity for the neck, shoulder, back, and lower back, respectively ( ). • The level shifts sequentially whenever the button is pressed. Display How to shift the level • Press the button to shift the levels for “NECK,” “SHOULDER,” “MIDDLE,” and “LOWER” by one up/down at the same time. • 3 bars represents more time than one bar. • If all areas are 3 bars, then both time will be equally long and the massage will be strong in all areas.
Manual Selection Massages Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation provides a massage of your favorite body part with your favorite action by selecting neck, shoulder, back, or lower back and an action. the button to turn on the power. 1 Press • The power will turn off automatically if no operation is executed for 3 minutes without performing massage. 2 Open the right cover and press the button. The manual setting display on the top right of the display will flash. Display 23 EP30003.
3 Select the location you want to massage ( • You can select an action combined with “FULL ROLL” by pressing the ). button. Display 4 Select the massage action ( ). By pushing on the body part again, the massage action will toggle down from ultra knead to tap. Shoulder massage will toggle all the way to grasp. the button to start the action. 5 Press The massage will start after the body scanning. Body scanning for Manual Operation For the Neck/Shoulder: Normal body scanning.
Description of Massage action (The figures are images of the respective operations.) ULTRA KNEAD Kneading action at small points. SHIATSU Action compressing muscle knots vertically. KNEAD Deep kneading action. STRETCH Slow stretching action. TAP Tapping action for right and left alternately. FULL ROLL Action stretching the body along the backbone. SWEDISH Action of rubbing gently across a wide area. For additional operations The following variations can be added to the actions listed above.
Adjustments During a Massage ULTRA KNEAD REPEAT SPEED BACK INTENSITY POSITION Changing the program Only for the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program Display Ultra knead function • When the button is pressed, the Ultra knead action will be repeated on that point for a certain period. For details of the Ultra knead action, see page 25. This will be turned on when the action is repeated. Repeat function • The action at the time when the button is pressed will be repeated.
Adjusting the position The position may not change immediately if the button is pressed in the middle of an action. For the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program • Fine adjustment is possible. (Maximum numbers of adjustment) At some positions, it is impossible to adjust twice. (Adjustable range) Approx. 0.9" (2.4 cm) Twice Approx. 0.5" (1.2 cm) Approx. 0.5" (1.2 cm) Twice Twice Approx. 0.3" (0.8 cm) Approx. 0.3" (0.8 cm) Approx. 0.2" (0.4 cm) Twice Approx. 0.9" (2.
Air Massage Adjustments Air Massage • When a pre-program and quick massage are selected, the air massage is automatically turned on. • When Self-Program and Manual Operation are selected, the air massage is turned off. 1 Open the left cover. 2 Press the button to turn each off or on. Leg/Sole Display To execute the air massage only After turning on the power by pressing the button, press the button. It is possible to confirm whether the air massage is turned on or off on the display.
Adjusting the Legrest length Adjust the legrest so that your feet fit snugly. For a person who is smaller: • If the legrest is raised up, the fit with your leg and sole of your foot will be better. Press the button. For a person who is tall: • Push the legrest out by pulling back on the legrest slide lever. • Tall people will have a better fit by lowering the legrest somewhat. Press the button. Pull the legrest slide lever. Push with the soles of your feet to slide the legrest out.
Using the leg stretch massage • When Pre-Program and Quick Massage are selected, the leg stretch massage is turned on. • When Self-Program and Manual Operation are selected, the leg stretch massage is turned off. 1 Open the left cover. 2 Press the button to turn the function off or on. Display To execute the leg stretch massage only After turning on the power by pressing the press the button, (stretch legs) button. The display will indicate if the stretch function is turned on or off.
Ottoman and Backrest height adjustment Adjusting the reclining angle and the angle of the legrest 1 Press the 2 Press the button to turn on the power. or button to adjust the angle. • Movement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard if the buttons are held down. • The legrest will start to move shortly after the backrest. Approx. 120˚ Approx. 85˚ Approx. 170˚ Approx.
Extending out the legrest Slide the legrest to your favorite position by pulling the legrest slide lever. 1 (The legrest will slide approximately 5" (12 cm).) Pull the legrest slide lever back. Push with soles of feet and the legrest slides out. Raise legs slightly and legrest returns. 2 Release the legrest slide lever when it reaches your favorite position. Legrest slide lever 32 EP30003.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume Press the button to adjust the volume. Press the button to shift the volume level by one up/down. Display Volume “Off” “Soft” “Medium” Default Setting “Loud” The single beep (when a button is pressed) and the triple beep (when the adjustable setting limit is reached) will always be audible. 33 EP30003.
Adjusting the control panel stand and pillow Adjusting the control panel stand The direction of the pivoting stand can be adjusted. Ball joint Front/Back Left/Right Adjusting the pillow for correct height during a massage 1. Remove the pillow. 2. A djust the height of the pillow so that the 3. A ttach the pillow on the velcro bottom edge is at ear level. fasteners. • If positioned too low, the pillow may interfere with a massage of the area around the neck.
Advanced user memory function The user memory function retains the adjustments for a massage, such as “REPEAT” function or “BACK INTENSITY,” so that the massage will start with the saved settings. Saving the user program settings • See page 36 for the settings that can be saved. After completing the massage, or when the massage is stopped by pressing the , the buttons will flash and the unit ready to save any settings that changed during the massage.
Settings that can be saved The latest settings entered by the user during programs or manual operation will be saved. For Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program Self-program levels Leg stretch settings Air massage settings Intensity of massage heads Ultra Knead/Repeat/Position • Settings for 8 different times for the respective programs can be saved. • If the number of saved settings exceeds 8, the oldest one will be deleted. • See pages 26 to 27 for detailed functions.
Erasing saved data the button to turn on the power. 1 Press • The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start within 3 minutes after turning on the power. the button corresponding to the settings you wish to delete. 2 Press Only the button pressed will illuminate. 3 Confirm the program selection buttons flash. the same button again and hold for 3 or more seconds. 4 Press The pressed button will flash. the button once again while it is flashing (for approximately 15 seconds).
After completing the massage The massage will be completed in approximately 15 minutes. For a quick massage, 5 minutes. • Since the foot section pivots, the legrest will return to a down and retracted position so that you can safely sit up. To return the back of the chair to the original position, press the button twice. The chair does not automatically come up since you may be resting comfortably.
Disconnecting the power Warning • After use, always slide the power switch to the “off” position, turn the lock switch to the “lock” position and remove the lock switch key. Failure to observe this precaution may result in accident or injury due to children playing with the controls. Caution • Always hold the power plug, not the power cord, when unplugging from an outlet. Failure to observe this precaution may result in electric shock or short-circuit.
Cleaning and Maintenance Caution • Always unplug the unit before cleaning it. Never touch a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to electrical shock or burns. Areas covered with synthetic leather Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any leather maintenance tools that are commercially available (chemical cloth or chemicals). This can cause discoloration or hardening of the synthetic leather.
Moving the Unit Caution • Always return the legrest to its original position before moving the unit. Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury due to the legrest returning to its original position when the unit is being moved. • Do not move the unit while someone is seated in it. Failure to do so may result in accident or injury due to the unit tipping over.
Using the wheels to move the unit Move the unit by holding onto the fabric section on the underside of the legrest and using the wheels. Fabric section Roll the unit slowly Hold onto the fabric section on the underside of the legrest Place the control panel on the seat. Lift it no higher than waist height Place a mat on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Wheels To put the unit down on the floor • Put the unit down carefully, making sure your feet are clear of the base.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Motor Noises • It sounds and feels like the massage heads are straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth. • The motor groans when it comes under load. • There is excessive noise during Tapping. (The noise is greater at the top of the massage lounger.) • There is a creaking noise when the massage heads are in operation. • There is a rattling sound when the massage heads move up or down. • The belt can be heard rotating.
Problem The unit will not operate at all. • Upper body (neck to lower back) massage • Lower body (calves) massage Cause and Remedy • The power cord has been disconnected. (See page 16) • The power switch on the unit has not been turned on. • A Pre-Program button or Manual Operation button hasn’t been pressed after pressing Sometimes the power won’t turn on when again when a massage has finished. is pressed . Approximately 5 seconds are required for program termination after a massage finishes.
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 No. 1 EN, SP EP30003.