REPOSE R500 User Guide Table of Contents Safety......................................................................................................................2 Features..................................................................................................................5 Part Names and Locations....................................................................................7 Assembly and Setup ...........................................................................................
REPOSE R500 User Guide Safety Thank you for purchasing a Repose Massage Lounger. To avoid the risk of personal injury and to ensure optimum performance, please pay particular attention to the warnings and safety notices throughout this manual. The Repose massage lounger is not intended to be used as a healthcare device. Children under 16 years of age should not be allowed to use the Repose massage lounger. Their bodies are still forming and could be harmed by the intense massage action.
REPOSE R500 User Guide The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly 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.
REPOSE R500 User Guide OPERATING PRECAUTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, damaging the lounger, or personal injury, please read the following: 1. Make sure the power plug is completely inserted into the wall power outlet. 2. Never leave the massage lounger unattended when the power cord is plugged in. 3. Always unplug the massage lounger when not in use. 4. Only use the massage lounger for the purpose described in these instructions. 5.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Features Your Repose Massage Lounger massages your upper back, lower back, neck, shoulders, legs, and feet using a series of rollers and airbags that simulate massage techniques similar to the touch of human hands. Automatic massages are preprogrammed and accessible with the control panel. You can also override the automatic massage settings to fine tune the massage. Back, Neck, Waist, and Shoulders Your back, neck, waist, and shoulders are massaged using several different methods.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Calf Muscles and Back of Legs Your calf muscles and the back of your legs are massaged with airbags synchronized to simulate a “wave style” of massage which may help to increase blood circulation. In the seat of your Repose Massage Lounger, there are 5 airbags programmed to inflate and deflate giving a continuous overlapping massage on the back of your legs and buttocks. Airbags are also used to massage your calf muscles. In the leg rest, there are eight airbags.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Part Names and Locations Please refer to this page to familiarize yourself with the location of parts and features called out as you read through this guide.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Assembly and Setup Backrest The backrest folds down to help reduce the amount of storage space required while the lounger is not in use. Unfolding the Backrest To unfold the backrest, lift the backrest up and away from the seat cushion. When the backrest reaches the vertical position, you will hear a clicking sound as the backrest locks into place. Folding the Backrest To fold down the backrest, locate the latch on the back of the lounger that is below the seat.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Preparing for Use NOTICE: Before use, be sure the power plug is inserted completely into a grounded wall outlet. Never use the massage lounger without proper grounding. If you are unsure, please consult an electrician. Grounding Your Massage Lounger Your massage lounger is equipped with a grounded power plug and must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Control Panel Functions A - Main control functions Power Stop Time Powers the lounger on and off. Resets the massage mechanism, backrest, and leg rest to default positions. Stops all actions. To resume, reselect the massage mode that was in use prior to pressing stop. The timer will resume at the point where Stop was pressed. Adjusts the massage time in 5 minute increments. The maximum amount of time is 30 minutes. The minimum is 5 minutes.
REPOSE R500 User Guide C - Position Focus Position adjust While enjoying an automatic massage, use the Focus button to temporarily stop the up and down (rolling) motion of the massage heads to focus on a specific area while the knock and or knead massages continue. During manual massages, use this button to adjust the up or down position of the massage mechanism during Knead or Knock. Adjust the width during Roll or Knock massage modes. Lower backrest Hold down to lower the backrest.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Knead & Knock Selects the Knead and Knock massage modes. Thigh Selects the massage mode for the back of your thighs. Leg Selects the massage mode for you calf muscles. Foot Selects the massage mode for your feet. Roll Speed Used to set the speed of the Roll mechanism. Knead Speed Used to set the speed of the Knead massage. Knock Speed Used to set the speed of the Knock massage. Leg & Foot Intensity Used to set the intensity of the Leg and Foot massage.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Using your Repose Massage Lounger While positioning your massage lounger for use, please keep in mind that the leg rest and backrest will move up and down. There must be at least 24 inches of clearance in front of and 20 inches behind the massage lounger to prevent damage to the lounger or any obstacles that might be in the way. Lowering and Raising the Backrest The backrest is raised and lowered using the control panel. To lower the backrest: 1.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Raising and Lowering the Leg Rest To raise the leg rest: 1. Be sure the area in front of the leg rest is free of obstacles. 2. Press and hold the raise leg rest button. The leg rest will stop automatically when it reaches the highest point. To lower the leg rest: 1. Be sure the area below the leg rest is free of obstacles. 2. Press and hold the lower leg rest button. When the leg rest reaches the lowest position, it will stop.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Automatic Massage You can enjoy a complete pre-programmed full body massage by pressing the Gentle, Relax, Enliven, or Repose buttons on the top of the control panel. With these modes, your entire body is massaged at various levels of intensity depending on the mode selected. Automatic Massage - Full Body 1. Sit down in your lounger. 2. Press the power button. 3. Wait for the body scan to complete. 4. Press any of the automatic massage buttons.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Manual Massage , Knead , or Knock For a manual massage, you can use the Roll buttons to turn on and off the selected massage modes or setup a combination of modes. To create your own massage program: 1. Sit in your lounger and press the power button. 2. Wait for the body scan to complete. 3. Press Stop to put the lounger in standby mode. 4. Select any massage mode such as Roll , Knead , Knock , or Vibe. To use combined massage modes, select the corresponding button. 1.
REPOSE R500 User Guide User Preferences If you wish to save favorite massage settings, you can save massage preferences for three users in six (6) save points for a total of eighteen (18) settings. All massage parameters such as speed and intensity are saved along with the massage mode. To save your settings: 1. Press Stop to put the lounger in Standby mode. 2. Select User A, B, or C. 3. Select a number using the “+” and “-“ buttons. 4. Press Enter.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Maintenance and Cleaning WARNING: Always unplug the power cord before cleaning your massage lounger. Never touch a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to electrocution or burns. NOTICE: Please do NOT use volatile chemicals such as paint thinners, benzene, or alcohol on any part of your massage lounger. Fabric 1. Wipe the seat fabric with a damp cloth using water and a very mild detergent. 2.
REPOSE R500 User Guide Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty using your massage lounger, please read this section prior to contacting Repose Customer Service for assistance. Problem It sounds and feels like the massage heads are working too hard to get over wrinkles in the fabric. The motor groans while under load. There seems to be excessive noise during tapping. There is a creaking sound while the massage heads are functioning. When the massage heads move up or down, there is a rattling sound.
