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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury:

1. Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor physical shape or undergoing medical treatment, and people

suffering from back, neck, shoulder or hip pain should consult their doctor before using the unit.  If you have a
pacemaker, defibrillator, or other personal medical device, consult with the manufacturer of your device before
using the unit.  Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.  

2. Sit down slowly after checking the position of the massage heads.  Never put any part of your body between

the massage heads as the squeezing action of the massage heads may cause injury.  Never put your fingers or
feet in the gap between the backrest and seat, the backrest and the armrest, the seat and cover under the
armrest, or the gap between the legrest and the footrest.  Do not place your fingers or any part of your body in
the mechanism below the legrest, or between the legrest and footrest.

3. Do not use the unit against bare skin.  While thin clothing may increase effectiveness, exposing the skin directly

to the massager may irritate the skin.  
Do not use the unit while wearing anything hard on your head like a hair accessory, etc.  

4. Do not use the unit for massaging the head, abdomen, front neck, elbows or knees.  Do not use excessively

strong massage action on the back of the neck.  

5. When using the body searching function, always ensure that the shoulder position is correct.  If the shoulder

position is not correct, use the Neck Roller Position Adjustment Button to adjust it properly.  You can adjust the
shoulder position in this way in the Programmed Operation, Self Program and Rolling in the Manual Operation.
Failure to align the shoulder position correctly can lead to injury.  

6. Do not 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 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 experience a stronger back massage. Exercise extreme care when you use this
mode in order to avoid back pain or injury. Use only for short periods of time (no more than 15 minutes).
Reinstall the back cushion if you want to restore to normal massage intensity.

7. While using the massager, if you start feeling sick or if the massage seems painful, stop using it immediately.  

While using the massager, if the pressure seems too strong, the movement of the massage heads can be
stopped at any time by pressing the Quick Stop Button.

8. Do not go to sleep while using the unit.  Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol.  

9. When the seat back is in a reclined position, do not sit on it or sit with your legs resting on the headrest.  

Do not sit on the legrest as the unit may fall over.

10. Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the unit, especially during operation.  

11. Do not unplug the unit or turn it off during operation.  Unplug the unit immediately if there is a power outage.  

12. Be sure to start on the gentle massage program if using the massager for the first time.  The shiatsu massage

is stronger and should be enjoyed after one has gotten accustomed to the chair.

13. Do not allow children to play on this mechanized furniture or operate the mechanism. Legrest folds down on

closing so that a child could possibly be injured. Always leave in an upright and closed position. Keep hands
and feet clear of mechanism. Only the occupant should operate it.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid damaging the chair, follow these precautions:

1. The chair is designed for a maximum user weight of 264lbs (120k

g

).  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.  Be careful not to

catch the cord of the control panel 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 sharp or pointed objects away 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 attempt to repair the massager yourself.  

7. Do not repeatedly operate any switch at short intervals.  Such action may cause the switch to malfunction.

8. Some noise may be heard coming from the massager while in use.  This is due to the structure of the

massager and is normal.  

9. Make sure there are no obstacles behind the chair before reclining it.  The chair can be reclined to a maximum

angle of 170°.  If the back hits a wall or pillar, the chair may malfunction.  Be sure to have ample space behind
the chair.  Recline the chair slowly in order to avoid contact with an obstacle.  

10. When excessive pressure is applied to the massage heads, they may stop moving for safety.  When moving

the heads up from the lowered position, one’s body weight may stop the heads’ movement.  In such case,
slightly raise your body and allow the massage heads to move up.  

11. After each massage, slide the power switch, which is located on the right side of the chair, to the “off” position

and turn its lock switch to the “lock” position.  

12. Do not sit on the chair with wet body or hair.

13. The unit must not be used in “wet rooms” (sauna, swimming pool) or outdoors.

Summary of Contents for EP3203 - MASSAGE LOUNGER - MULTI-LANG

Page 1: ...02 Before operating this unit please read these instructions completely and save for future reference Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company One Panasonic Way 3D 1 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 1 800 338 0552 for questions and comments www panasonic com massage No 1 EN SP FR ...

Page 2: ...d service center if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or if it has been immersed in water 9 Always raise the back cushion to check that the fabric of the unit itself has not been ripped before using the unit Please also check other areas to ensure that the fabric has not been ripped No matter how small the rip if you find one then immediately stop using the unit unplug t...

Page 3: ...ime by pressing the Quick Stop Button 8 Do not go to sleep while using the unit Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol 9 When the seat back is in a reclined position do not sit on it or sit with your legs resting on the headrest Do not sit on the legrest as the unit may fall over 10 Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the unit especially during operation 11 Do not unplug the uni...

Page 4: ...duct is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adaptor should be used with this product Ensure there is adequate space for reclining Do not use the massage lounger in direct sunlight or in places where it will be exposed to high temperatures such as in front of a heater etc as this can cause discoloration or hardening of the synthetic leather Place the unit on a mat to...

Page 5: ...The massage heads will move to the retracted position Attaching the Pillow Attach the pillow using the fasteners on the pillow and on the top of the backrest 2 The angle can also be adjusted Attaching the Control Panel Stand Secure the control panel stand to the right hand side of the unit using the three screws provided Attaching and Removing the Control Panel When attaching the control panel sli...

Page 6: ... Control Panel Stand Front Back Armrest Pillow Back Cushion Retracted Position of Massage Heads The massage heads are normally retracted to the left and right in the lower part of the backrest However if the Quick Stop Button is pushed to stop the massage then the massage heads will not return to the retracted position Seat Side Cover Legrest When Lowered When Raised Massages the calves and the so...

Page 7: ...rt to move until you press one of the program buttons 2 Select the program you want Please press one of the flashing buttons See Page 13 for details regarding the content of each of these Programmed Operation It is possible to change programs during the massage by pressing one of the other program buttons 3 Sit as far back in the seat as possible with your head on the pillow back cushion backrest ...

Page 8: ... 4 After the Massage has been Completed the Unit will Automatically Stop After the designated program has been completed the massage lounger will automatically stop Approximately 15 minutes Stopping the Massage during a Program Press again The legrest will automatically be lowered and the massage heads will return to the retracted position After the massage heads have stopped moving the backrest w...

Page 9: ...re time and movement will be spent on that area See Page 18 for examples 1 Hold down until you reach the desired angle Holding the button down will recline the seat and raise the legrest Shortly after the backrest starts to recline the legrest will be raised When both the backrest and legrest have been raised or lowered as far as possible you will hear a beep beep beep sound The backrest and legre...

Page 10: ... used in Self Program mode 4 Sit back in the seat as far as possible with your head on the pillow back cushion backrest After pressing the seat will automatically recline to the massage position and body searching will commence You will feel a light tapping sensation on your shoulders Always check the shoulder position and when necessary adjust it manually After body searching has been completed t...

Page 11: ...that you do not want to record the information press without pressing any of the User Program buttons to cancel While the information is being saved none of the other buttons apart from the reclining and legrest button can be used 18 A simple explanation of the movements is provided below Details regarding Self Program Stiff Neck Fatigue Degree of Fatigue After using Knead B to relax the area surr...

Page 12: ... matches then the massage begins If it does not match then body searching is carried out again The following are not recorded as part of the User Adjustment Functions Data regarding Manual Operations Massage lounger position reclining angle and legrest angle Data regarding the leg calf massage When Manual Operation has been selected during a Programmed Operation Massage strength settings in the Pr...

Page 13: ...ing With this massage the massage heads work slowly over the acupressure points in a deep kneading motion Wide Kneading This motion is like the palms of both hands being used to press and rub over a wide area from both sides of the body This type of massage is ideal for someone wanting a broad swedish style massage on the back or lower back Tapping This motion is like a fist used in a rhythmic pat...

Page 14: ...ssage Type Selection Buttons 24 Additional Information How to Get the Most Out of Your Massage Lounger 1 Start with a rolling massage only to allow your body to get used to the massage lounger This stretches out your spine and relieves pressure from your cervical disks 2 Next use a kneading or tapping massage in areas surrounding stiff muscles 3 To finish off with use a rolling massage again to st...

Page 15: ... It will take a number of seconds for the air to be completely released After pressing you will hear air being released Press if you want to stop the massage during a program Press if you want to stop the massage immediately Massage Actions Lower Body Grasp After applying pressure to the sides and backs of the legs pressure is applied to each of the points on the calves and the muscles in the calv...

Page 16: ...ed and the backrest in the upright position Place a mat on the floor and gently roll the unit over it to avoid damaging the floor Do not move the unit while someone is seated on it Please remove the control panel from the control panel stand Please make sure the legrest slider is fully retracted when moving the unit Lifting the Unit Move the chair by having one person hold onto the pipe sections o...

Page 17: ...ining does not take place even though a massage is started in Programmed Operation The seat does not automatically recline In some cases the seat may not automatically recline depending on the position angle of the backrest or the legrest H The unit will not operate at all Upper body neck to lower back massage Lower body calves to seat massage The power cord has been disconnected See Page 7 The po...

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