Panasonic EP-MA10KU, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Household Massage Lounger Model No EP MA10 Before operating this unit please read these instructions completely 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Keep power cords away from heated surfaces Do not carry the unit by the power cord 10 Never block the air openings during operation and make sure that all air openings are kept...

Page 3: ...ed 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 e...

Page 4: ...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 repeatedly operate any switch at short intervals Such action may cause the...

Page 5: ...ure A GROUNDED OUTLET GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING PIN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Rated Current 1 6 A Upper Body Massage Massage Area Up Down Approx 21 1 in 53 5 cm Massage Area Left Right Distance between Massage Heads during Operation Approx 1 6 in 5 9 in 4 0 cm 15 0 cm Up Down Movement Speed Approx 18 30 sec return Massage Speed Neck knead Approx 9 cycles min Neck shiatsu Appro...

Page 6: ...age heads 8 Backrest Includes integrated massage heads 9 Armrest 10 Left Side Cover 1 Control Panel See page 7 to 8 2 Back Cushion 3 Seat 4 Legrest 5 Leg Sole massage section Includes air massage function Sole Shiatsu Sheet Creepers are provided on the back side Fine adjustment of position possible Removable ...

Page 7: ...Panel Holder 17 Control Panel Stand 18 Child Safety Decal 19 Right Side Cover 20 Wheels 11 Back Cover 12 Power plug 13 Power Cord 14 Connector 15 Power Switch Section 1 Appliance Inlet For the sole shiatsu sheet The sole shiatsu sheet is removable Opening To attach the sole shiatsu sheet Be sure of the proper direction and sides of the sole shiatsu sheet and insert it into the opening Projections ...

Page 8: ... 21 12 Upper Body Massage Intensity Adjustment buttons See pages 19 and 21 13 Upper Body Massage Selection buttons See page 20 1 OFF ON button 2 Quick Stop button Press this button to stop the massage immediately 3 Display This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated See page 8 4 Auto Program Selection buttons See page 17 5 Ottoman Angle Adjustment button See page 16 6 Reclining Angle Adjus...

Page 9: ...te areas currently being massaged 7 Lower Body Massage Intensity Display See pages 19 and 22 8 Upper Body Massage Intensity Display See pages 19 and 21 1 Sound Off Display Displayed when the sound is turned off 2 Time Remaining Display 3 Shoulder Position Display 4 Upper Body Massage Operation Display Displays the current upper body massage operation NECK KNEAD NECK SHIATSU KNEAD ROLL TAP ...

Page 10: ...e wall Approx 71 3 in 181 cm Width approx 32 3 in 82 cm Approx 12 6 in 32 cm Approx 9 8 in 25 cm Mat Area where legrest could touch the floor Area where unit touches the floor 2 Removing everything from the box and installing the unit Fabric Section Groove Hold the cloth section on the backside Mat Legrest Back cover Place your fingers in the groove Since the unit is very heavy approximately 144 l...

Page 11: ...Stand Fixing screw Control panel holder The direction of the holder can be adjusted with the revolving ball joint Sole Shiatsu Sheet This is installed on the sole massage section prior to leaving the factory Right Side Cover Left Side Cover Allen Key Cross section 1 6 in 4 mm Attachment Screws M6 16 8 pcs Lock Switch Key This is initially inserted in the lock switch of the power switch section pri...

Page 12: ...protrusion on the armrest with the groove on the unit and align the rear protrusion of the armrest with the position of A 3 Press the armrest downwards while simultaneously pushing it towards the seat Fit the unit protrusions into the armrest on the inward side of the armrest protrusions 2 2 1 1 3 A Protrusion Armrest Groove Main unit Protrusion Protrusion Groove Front Back Armrest Armrest protrus...

Page 13: ... the screw inserted into the hole crookedly using an allen key 2 Attaching the control panel stand to the right armrest 1 Insert the attachment screw into the lower holes first and then tighten lightly with the allen key 2 Securing the stand with the attachment screws Tighten the two screws for the remaining two holes lightly with the allen key and then tighten firmly Attachment Screws M6 16 4 pcs...

Page 14: ...driver in the area above the mark 2 Push the top tab of the cover down to lift the cover 3 Perform the same procedures as 1 and 2 above for the other gap 4 Pull the cover up diagonally Performing this procedure with the allen key or a Phillips screwdriver could damage the unit The cover can be removed with light force instead of forcing it Flat tip screwdriver Not included in the standard configur...

Page 15: ... the control panel twice Press once and then press again approx 1 second later The backrest will rise to the upright position automatically 1 6 Placing the control panel into the control panel stand 1 Fit the groove on the side of the control panel to the projection on the inside of the holder Put the control panel cord on the outer side of the armrest before use Projection on the inside of the ho...

Page 16: ...s in the vicinity of the unit 2 Check the power cord and the power plug See Warning No 8 on page 1 3 Be sure to push the connector all the way into the appliance inlet 4 Switching on the power supply 1 Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet 2 Turn the lock switch key to the open position 3 Slide the power switch to the on position 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ...ess the button on the control panel to turn on the power 2 Press and to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest With either button held down movement will continue until a beep beep beep sound indicates the legrest or backrest has been raised or lowered as far as possible The legrest will start to move shortly after the backrest Approx 85 Approx 0 Approx 115 Approx 160 The reclining operation...

Page 18: ...e 2 1 Press the button to turn on the power The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start within 3 minutes after turning on the power 2 1 2 Select the auto program you want Please press one of the flashing buttons If you press another auto program selection button or a manual operation button during your selected auto program massage the massage will switch to the newly selec...

Page 19: ...nded for those with severe stiffness who prefer a stimulating massage SWEDISH This is a mild course without any body shaking motions or stimulating actions and therefore can be used to relax The degree of relaxation is increased by gradually weakening the stimulation Recommended for those who prefer a gentle massage while watching TV or reading a magazine LOWER BACK This will take care of the stif...

Page 20: ... It will turn back on by pressing again 6 Auto shut off in auto programs The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off The massage heads will move to the retracted position and stop The legrest will automatically lower If you want to continue using the unit press the button Please rest at least 10 minutes between massages Stopping an auto program Imme...

Page 21: ...ers and thumbs of two hands squeezing in unison as they carefully work their way upwards to loosen stiffness TAP Feels like the edges of two hands rhythmically tapping to penetrate into the body and relax muscles Recommended for use on the fine muscles of the neck or as a finishing massage NECK SHIATSU Feels like the thumbs of two hands repeatedly pressing upward from the lower part to the upper p...

Page 22: ... depending on the action It can be adjusted within the range of the left bar of the intensity display 4 Auto shut off in manual operation The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off The massage heads will move to the retracted position and stop The legrest will automatically lower If you want to continue using the unit please press the button Please...

Page 23: ...leviate tired swollen legs Leg stretch Approx 30 Approx 15 Approx 50 After the legs have been grasped by the airbags at the massage position they are slowly stretched as the legrest lowers to approximately a 30 angle The legrest then rises to approximately a 50 angle after which it lowers once again to approximately a 15 angle for a deep stretch The legrest rises again and returns to approximately...

Page 24: ...remaining detergent from the surface wipe the surfaces with a soft dry cloth and allow them to dry naturally Do NOT use a hair dryer to try to dry the surfaces more quickly Wearing of denim colored patterned or other clothing with a tendency to fade should be avoided during use as it could lead to discoloration of the synthetic leather Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for e...

Page 25: ...slowly to prevent floor damage Lifting the unit Move the unit by having one person firmly hold onto the fabric section on the underside of the legrest and another person use the groove on the back cover of the backrest You may damage the floor by dropping the unit if you do not hold it correctly Move it slowly Legrest Wheels Place a mat on the floor to avoid damaging the floor Place your fingers i...

Page 26: ...eeply in the chair See page 17 The massage heads do not come up to the shoulder or neck The position of the massage heads is incorrect See page 18 The height of the left and right massage heads is different An alternating tapping method is employed which means that this phenomenon will naturally occur There is nothing wrong with the unit It is not possible to recline the unit The legrest cannot be...

Page 27: ...rror occurs even if you are seated sit back all the way to the backrest and operate from the start again Operation is terminated because there is a problem with internal communication Operation is terminated because there is a problem with the massage mechanism Operation except for the massage mechanism is terminated because there is a problem with the reclining mechanism or the raise lowering mec...