Panasonic EP-MA51, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... massage loungers may vary depending on the model Antes de utilizar esta unidad lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura Las especificaciones y el tipo de las mecedoras de masaje podrían variar dependiendo del modelo Avant d utiliser cet appareil nous vous recommandons de lire l ensemble de ces instructions et de les ranger dans un endroit accessible pour une consu...

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: ...ot stretch the back muscles for more than approximately 15 minutes at a time To avoid overstretching the muscles which may result in discomfort do not use the unit for more than 5 minutes when first using it You can gradually increase the duration and strength of the massage as you become used to it Do not massage any one point for more than 5 minutes at a time Excessive massaging can overstimulat...

Page 4: ...ed to be user abuse and is not covered under the Limited Warranty 2 Do not sit on or drop the controller Do not pull the controller cord or the power cord Be careful not to catch the cord of the controller between the armrest and the chair back 3 Do not treat the chair roughly such as turning the chair on its side turning the chair over or standing on it 4 Do not treat the covering roughly Keep sh...

Page 5: ... 126 cm Approx 24 2 in 32 2 in 76 8 in 62 cm 82 cm 195 cm Weight of Unit Approx 168 lbs 76 kg Dimension of box H W D Approx 28 3 in 30 7 in 65 4 in 72 cm 78 cm 166 cm Weight in box Approx 201 lbs 91 kg Maximum user weight Approx 264 lbs 120 kg Minimum distance from wall 16 in 40 cm GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded If it should malfunction or break down grounding provides a path...

Page 6: ... Pillow and back cushion pillow part 3 Pillow and back cushion back cushion part 4 Backrest Includes integrated massage heads Air bag for Lower Back massage is built in 5 Hand Arm massage section Includes integrated air massage function 6 Armrest 7 Seat Air bag for Seat Thigh massage is built in 8 Leg Sole massage section Includes air massage function Sole Reflexology Plates Creepers are provided ...

Page 7: ...er 12 Controller Tray With a nonslip surface 13 Controller See page 7 to 8 14 Child Safety Decal 15 Power switch section Lock Switch Power Switch Lock Switch Key Lock Switch Key Tag For preventing children from swallowing it by accident Lock switch is set to open and power switch is set to on prior to leaving the factory ...

Page 8: ...ion Off On button See page 20 6 User Memory Registration button See page 21 7 Manual Operation Selection button See page 25 8 Display This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated See page 8 9 Quick Stop button Press this button to stop the massage immediately 10 Stretch Program Selection button See page 23 11 Reclining Angle Adjustment button See page 32 12 Ottoman Angle Adjustment button S...

Page 9: ...ng Display During massage After finishing massage 2 Massage Intensity Display Current massage intensities pressure of the massage heads pressing onto the body for each region are displayed in 8 steps 3 Operation Display Current massage operation is displayed while massaging Currently selected operation is displayed when Manual Operation is selected FULL ROLL ULTRA KNEAD SHIATSU KNEAD SWEDISH TAP ...

Page 10: ...prox 32 82 cm Approx 13 32 cm Approx 15 37 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 Do not drag or push the unit in an installed state Do not move the unit using the wheels on the floor Always place a mat or similar object underneath The floor may be damaged Fabric Section Groove Hold the cloth sect...

Page 11: ...lled on the sole massage sections prior to leaving the factory Controller Tray Attachment Screw Cap 2 pcs Attachment Screws M6 16 4 pcs Allen Key Cross section 1 6 in 4 mm Lock Switch Key This is initially inserted in the lock switch of the power switch section prior to leaving the factory Documents including the Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Child Safety Instructions Yellow brochu...

Page 12: ...rest Main unit Protrusion Right Left indication Groove Protrusion Front Back When attaching the right armrest 2 Fasten the armrest with the attachment screws 4 positions How to tighten the screws Attachment screw Hole Allen key Tighten loosely with your finger Make the screws level with the holes Tighten firmly with the allen key Screw may be damaged if you tighten the screw inserted into the hole...

Page 13: ...g Front 3 Raising the backrest to the upright position 1 Insert the power plug into the power outlet 1 2 Confirm the lock switch key is set to the open position 3 Confirm the power switch is set to the on position 4 Press button on the controller twice Press once and then press again approx 1 second later The backrest will rise to the upright position automatically 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...utton on the controller 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 controller cord from the cord holder groove 4 Move the controller cord under the legrest to the left side 5 Fasten the controller cord at 2 points in the cord holder groove Press down from the edge if it does not fit in easily 2 Legrest 3 3 4 5 Cord Ho...

Page 15: ...ler onto the controller tray 6 Attaching the pillow and the back cushion 1 Attach the pillow and back cushion with the zipper to the unit Pillow and back cushion Zipper 7 Adjust the position of the pillow 1 Adjust the position of the pillow using the velcro fasteners See page 33 for a guide to the position of the pillow Velcro fasteners Pillow Velcro fasteners ...

Page 16: ...eck the power cord and the power plug See Warning No 8 on page 1 3 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 2 3 1 4 Check the unit 1 Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric See Caution No 15 on page 3 Fabric Backrest Pillow and back cushion ...

Page 17: ... Press the button twice to return the massage heads to the retracted position See Caution No 3 on page 2 Leg Sole massage section 4 Make sure the legrest is in the fully lowered position To lower the legrest Make sure the legrest has fully returned to the original position by pulling the legrest slide lever and then press the button twice See Caution No 9 on page 2 Legrest slide lever Retracted po...

Page 18: ...inly kneading to manipulate and loosen muscles Recommended for those with mild stiffness and tension Uses mainly shiatsu massage to loosen up deep seated knots of tension Recommended for those with severe stiffness and tension See page 39 for an overview of the respective programs Persons whose height is less than 55 in 140 cm or more than 72 8 in 185 cm are recommended to use the unit in the way ...

Page 19: ... 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 When the shoulder position is incorrect adjust the shoulder position while the soft tapping is in progress fo...

Page 20: ...imum or you feel too much intensity even it is set to minimum When it does not feel strong enough even the intensity for Auto program is set to maximum Massage heads will press on you stronger with back cushion taken off Start at the first level and increase gradually as the intensity will be much greater without the cushion When it feels too strong even if the intensity for Auto program is set to...

Page 21: ...wer back only Neck Shoulder massage will be turned off by pressing button Back Lower Back massage will be turned off by pressing button It will resume by pressing it again You cannot turn off both Neck Shoulder and Back Lower Back at the same time Lamp Off Display for the position will be turned off when you turn off that position Above display shows only neck and shoulder massage 6 Changing the i...

Page 22: ...of the Neck Shoulder and Back Lower back Off on and the intensity of the air massage Off on of the Leg Stretch Setting at the point when or is pressed will be registered Beware that the contents registered will not be saved when the power switch is turned off or the power cord is unplugged while the massage is in progress 1 2 When you want to register the Auto program with intensity of massage adj...

Page 23: ...ning To change and overwrite the registered settings Press button To delete the registered settings 1 Press the button to turn on the power The registered button will flash 2 Press the button you want to delete for more than 3 seconds Press 3 Press again if only the pressed button changes to flashing Press Delete is completed once the flashing stops 1 2 To start the registered program ...

Page 24: ...button The unit will recline to the massage position automatically See page 18 for massage position Massage heads will press around the lower back to confirm someone is seated Sit all the way back with your head on the pillow 1 Neck 2 Shoulder 3 Back 4 Lower back 2 3 4 1 Massage heads will return to the retracted position and the Stretch program will start about 15 minutes Stretch program is a pro...

Page 25: ... gradually Twist Arch To use the Stretch program effectively It will be more effective by reclining the backrest Press the button See pages 32 to 33 for description on how to adjust the reclining angle the legrest and the pillow To customize Adjusting the intensity of the Stretch program Intensity can be adjusted with the dial on the controller 4 steps Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ...

Page 26: ...ration combining the Full Roll List of massages operation display that can be selected is displayed Example When SHOULDER is selected 4 Select the massage operation you prefer Massage operation display will change every time the button is pressed The one flashing is the currently selected operation 5 Press the button to start the action The massage heads will move to selected position automaticall...

Page 27: ...easons it is designed not to increase the intensity drastically even if the dial is turned rapidly To customize 2 Stretching your full back with the Full Roll During a Full Roll operation By pressing the button it will change to full stretch feeling by the adjustment of intensity as mentioned above It will be deactivated by pressing it again Ultra Deep Mode is a mode that is set to massage with a ...

Page 28: ...g button Off button lamp off On button lamp on 7 Changing the intensity of the air massage for Lower Body or Hand Arm Lower Body When performing an air massage on the lower body will flash at this time Adjust by pressing the button Hand Arm When performing an air massage on the hand and arm will flash at this time Adjust by pressing the button Intensity of the Leg Stretch cannot be adjusted Lamps ...

Page 29: ... lamp on Changing the intensity of the air massage for Lower Body or Hand Arm Lower Body When performing an air massage on the lower body will flash at this time Adjust by pressing the button Lower back Seat Thigh Leg Sole Hand Arm When performing an air massage on the hand and arm will flash at this time Adjust by pressing the button Hand Arm Intensity of the Leg Stretch cannot be adjusted Lamps ...

Page 30: ...st the legrest so that your sole fits on it completely For a person with small body dimensions For a person with large body dimensions If the legrest is raised it is easier to fit your sole on it Press the button Knees will not be lifted as much if you adjust the length of the legrest Pull the legrest slide lever Push with the soles of your feet to slide the legrest out Lift your soles slightly an...

Page 31: ...ge 2 1 Lift the Hand Arm massage section up 2 Insert the hand with fingers extended Effective method for using the Hand Arm massage Position the forearm and hand at the center of the armrest Insert the hand all the way inside Center of the armrest Raise the backrest if any difficulty is experienced when positioning the hand and forearm ...

Page 32: ...d to arm will be compressed as it is clamped from top and bottom Operations of the Leg Stretch 1 After grasping the legs with air the legs are stretched as the legrest is lowered approximately 10 degrees from the massage position 2 Once the legrest returns to the original angle the legrest is then lowered approximately 25 degrees to stretch the legs further While using the unit with it s legrest s...

Page 33: ... on the power 2 Press the or button 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 legrest may be delayed slightly Approx 120 Approx 170 Approx 0 Approx 85 Do not raise or lower the backrest and or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than adjusting to your preferred positions ...

Page 34: ...Release the legrest slide lever when it reaches your favorite position Adjusting the pillow for correct height during a massage 1 Remove the pillow 2 Adjust the height of the pillow so that the bottom edge is at ear level 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 adjus...

Page 35: ...ill complete automatically approximately 15 minutes after the start of operations Sole section will retract and the legrest will be lowered automatically so you can stand up safely Sole section will not retract all the way when the legrest is extended out since the sole section will hit the floor Pull the legrest slide lever and raise your legs to retract all the way Backrest will not rise automat...

Page 36: ... No 2 on page 2 and No 10 on page 3 1 Slide the power switch to the off position 2 Turn the lock switch key to the lock position 2 1 Power switch section 3 Remove the power plug from the electrical outlet 4 The lock switch key must be stored out of the reach of children ...

Page 37: ...thing to the synthetic leather surface be careful when using the unit with clothing such as jeans or colored clothes Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for extended periods of time as this may lead to discoloration Never use chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol etc Plastic Area 1 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild detergent and thoroughly wrung out Never use ...

Page 38: ...it 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 Fabric section Groove Place the controller and power cord on the seat Legrest Back cover Hold onto the fabric section on the underside of the legrest Place your fingers in the groove You may damage the floor by dropping the unit if you do n...

Page 39: ... down on the floor Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the floor completely If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position How to remove the armrest It is easier to move with the armrest removed 1 Remove the air plugs See Step 2 o...

Page 40: ...nead Shiatsu on Neck Shoulder 2 Kneading of Back Lower back 3 Ultra knead Shiatsu on Neck Shoulder 4 Ultra knead Kneading of Back Lower back 5 Ultra knead of Neck Shoulder 6 Swedish on Back Lower back 7 Finishing Touches Details regarding the manual operation The figures are images of the respective operations ULTRA KNEAD SHIATSU KNEAD SWEDISH Kneading action at small points Action compressing mus...

Page 41: ...If this error 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 low...

Page 42: ... raised or lowered All the displays and buttons on the controller will flash and then turn off If the unit encounters an obstacle or if excessive force is exerted on it during operation in the interests of safety the unit will come to a stop When all displays and buttons are flashing and the backrest or the legrest has stopped turn off the power of the unit once turn on the power again after appro...

Page 43: ...proximately 5 seconds are required for program termination after a massage finishes Wait at least 5 seconds once all movement has stopped before pressing The unit has been damaged Stop using the unit immediately The power cord or power plug is abnormally hot Stop using the unit immediately See Caution No 5 and 13 on page 3 ...