Panasonic EP1273 - Manuals

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To avoid damaging the chair, follow these precautions: 1. The chair is designed for a maximum user weight of 265 lbs (120 k g ). Exceeding the maximum weight may cause permanent damage to the massage mechanism and/or other components of the unit. Any such damageis deem...

4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of leastresistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having anequipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The...

5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS MASSAGE LOUNGER Armrest • Pull this lever when you want to extend the length of the legrest. • The back cushion is detachable. • 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 flipp...

6 CONTROLLER Time Indicator • Displays time remaining before end of massage. OFF/ON button Cover Closed Cover Opened • Used to stop the massage immediately. Quick Stop button • Use this button to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest. Reclining button • Displays operational status. Operation ...

7 CAUTION • When raising the backrest, do not allow hands or feet to become caught between the backrest and the backreststopper or the backrest and the armrests. Failure to followthis precaution may result in pinching, which may lead toinjury. UNPACK THE UNIT AND RAISE THE BACKREST • Avoid places wh...

8 CAUTION • Do not move the unit while someone is seated on it. Failure to do so may cause the unit to tip over, which may leadto damage or injury. HOW TO MOVE THE UNIT 1. Plug the power plug into an electrical outlet. 2. Verify that the lock switch key is turned to the “open” position. • If in “loc...

9 Check that there is nothing around the unit. 1. Make sure the covering is free of rips or tears. 2. 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. 3. Make sure the massage heads are in the retracted ...

10 ADJUSTING THE RECLINING ANGLE 1. Pull on the legrest slide lever and extend the legrest to desired length. (maximum approx. 6 in. (15 cm)). 2. Release the legrest slide lever. EXTENDING THE LEGREST LENGTH ADJUSTING THE SEAT Press and to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest. • With either ...

11 USING PRE-PROGRAMS AND QUICK MASSAGE 1 2 5 4 1. Press the OFF/ON button. 2. Select the pre-program you want. • Please press one of the flashing buttons.• For a general explanation of pre-program characteristics, please refer to the bottom of this page. • For an outline of each pre-program, please...

• When the shoulder position indicator is flashing, adjust the position of the massage heads (upper heads) so that they lightly touch theshoulders. • The shoulder position can be adjusted up and down 4 in. (10 cm). • When it is not possible to correctly adjust the shoulder position, you may have to ...

13 5. Selecting an area for a focused massage • Please see pages 14–17 for details regarding manual operation. Stopping a pre-program Immediately stopping the massage Massaging the Lower Back • Press this button to focus the program on the lower back. (The neck and shoulders will also bemassaged sli...

14 USING MANUAL SETTINGS 1 3 4 1. Press the OFF/ON button. 2. Open the cover of the controller. • All of the Manual Operation buttons will start to flash. 3. Select the massage type you want. • Press the button of the massage you require. The button will light up and the massage will begin. • The un...

15 4. Adjusting manual massage settings Adjusting the Vertical Position of the Massage Heads Adjusting the Width between Massage Heads Adjusting Massage Speed E.g. 2 Changing to a massage type outside the category. (Changing to Tap when Knead is selected.) • When Knead is combined with Tap, deselect...

16 MASSAGE ACTIONS Feels like the fingers and thumbs of twohands squeezing in unison as theycarefully work their way upwards to loosenstiffness. Recommended for the area of the neckand shoulders. Knead Compression Applies fluent alternating strokes to theleft and right sides as if drawingstiffness t...

17 Adjust the angle and length of the legrest before starting a massage. (See Page 10) 1. Press the OFF/ON button. 2. Press the Leg Massage button. 3. Adjusting the massage intensity 4. Auto shut-off in leg massage/stretch • The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will autom...

18 Overall stimulation with soft shiatsu from neck to lower back. Carefully stimulates area of neck and shoulders with soft shiatsu. Focuses on area of lower back using a deep rubbing-type action. Carefully stimulates with tapping at points from neck to lower back. Carefully stimulates using soft sh...

19 1. Check that there is nothing in the vicinity of the backrest or the legrest. 2. Always retract the legrest after use if you have extended it. RETURN THE SEAT TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER COMPLETING THE MASSAGE • Raise legs slightly and legrest returns. Pull back. Legrest Slide Lever Keep hand...

20 1. Slide the power switch to the “off” position. 2. Turn the lock switch key to the “lock” position. * Remove key and store out of reach of children. 3. Unplug the power cord. DISCONNECT THE POWER 3 1 2

21 • Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. (Do NOT use cloths containing any kind of chemical, etc.) • If the leather is particularly dirty, dampen with liquid soap and brush the surface. Wipe with a cloth dampened withwater. Allow to dry naturally.(Do NOT use a hair dryer to try to dry the surfa...

22 Problem Cause and Remedy 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 creakin...

23 Problem Cause and Remedy The backrest does not return to the uprightposition. The backrest will not return to the upright position ifthe timer is activated or the button is pressed. (Pressing twice will return the backrest to its original position.) (See Page 19) H Reclining does not take place e...

24 Power Supply: AC120V 60 Hz Power Consumption: 220 W Upper Body Massage Massage Area (Up-Down): Approx. 27 in. (67.5 cm) Massage Area (Left-Right): Distance between Massage Heads during OperationApprox. 2 – 7 in. (6.0 – 18.0 cm) Maximum Total Massage Surface: 135 sq. in. (810 cm 2 ) Up-Down Moveme...