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Panasonic EP-MA73T Operating Instructions Manual

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Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura.
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 consultation ultérieure.
EP-MA73_EN.indb 1
Operating Instructions
Household Massage Lounger
Sillón de Masaje Doméstico
Model No./N º de Modelo/N º de modèle
EN3
SP3
FR3
Instrucciones de Uso
Mode d'emploi
Fauteuil vibromasseur
EP-MA73
2014-4-24 10:23:50

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Instrucciones de Uso Mode d’emploi Household Massage Lounger Sillón de Masaje Doméstico Fauteuil vibromasseur EP-MA73 Model No./N º de Modelo/N º de modèle English Español Français Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea compleatamente estas instrucciones y guárdelas para referencia futura. 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 consultation ultérieure.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use ● IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... . . EN4 ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......EN5-6 ●...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    29. 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 and remove the key and power plug. 30. Do not attempt to open or disassemble any part of the unit. Only use an authorized Panasonic servicer to fix your unit.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To avoid the risk of injury: 1. Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing medical treatment or suffer from medical conditions should consult with their physicians before using the unit: a) Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor physical shape. b) People suffering from back, neck, shoulder, or hip pain.

  • Page 5: Operating Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 21. If you have not used the unit for a while, carefully read this operating instructions again and check that the unit is operating normally before use. Failure to do so may result in accident or injury. 22. Do not use at the same time as another medical device. Doing so may cause an accident or deteriorated health. 23.
  • Page 6 Use your chair in a wide variety of situations, with or without the massage function To use the massage function Main functions ・Automatic course Page EN26 ・ “Heat” massage heads Page EN32 ・ “Foot Heat” Page EN32 ・Manual operation Page EN34 ・Air action Page EN38 ・Stretch action...
  • Page 7 Unit dimensions Front With controller stand removed Approx. 85 cm (33.5 in.) Maximum Width With controller stand and armrest Approx. 90 cm (35.4 in.) removed Approx. 68 cm (26.8 in.) Armrest height Approx. 73 cm (28.7 in.) Width of floor section Approx.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Main unit Front ▶ See pages EN12-13 Controller Seat ● Air bag for seat/thigh massage is built in. Retracted position of massage heads Seat & thigh side massage section Shoulder side massage section ● Includes integrated air massage function. ●...
  • Page 9 Back Leg rest-Leg & sole massage section Leg massage section Sole massage section “Heat” (heater) section ● Sole covers (can be removed for washing▶See page EN47.) Can be stored when not using for massage Back cover Power cord Leg rest is rotated manually while pulling on the leg rest rotation lock release lever.
  • Page 10 Part names and functions (Continued) Controller ● This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated. On/Off button Speaker USER buttons ▶See pages EN30-31 Back massage intensity controller ▶See page EN25 ▶See page EN27 Quick stop button POSITION button ● Press this button to stop the massage immediately. OK button OTTOMAN/CHAIR controllers ▶See page EN43 Air massage intensity controller ▶See page EN25...
  • Page 11 Display ● This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated. Massage area display Current approximate Currently selected air Currently selected stretch massage position flashes. massage parts light up. parts light up. Current air massage position Current stretch position flashes. flashes. Stretch action display ▶See page EN38 Back intensity display ▶See page EN29 “Heat”...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Massage Lounger

    Setting up the massage lounger Where to use the unit ● Ensure there is adequate space to recline. Keep at least 10 cm (3.9 in.) away from the wall. Approx. 202 cm (79.5 in.) Width approx. Approx. 30 cm 90 cm (35.4 in.) (11.8 in.) Approx.
  • Page 13 Removing everything from the box and installing the unit ● Since the unit is very heavy , be careful Hold onto to avoid back injuries. (The unit must the sides. be carried by two or more persons.) Approx. 85 kg (187.2 lbs) Unit weight To put the unit down on the floor Groove...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    Assembly Attaching the controller stand to the right or left side panel of this unit Fasten the controller stand with the <When attaching on the right side panel> attachment screws. (4 positions) Use this screw … Attachment screws (M6 × 13) 　...
  • Page 15 Connect the air plugs ① Press air plugs into the air plug sockets below the armrest until you hear a click. View from bottom Air plug jack Front Air plug Protrusion Press until the protrusion clicks into place. ・Arm massage will not operate unless the air plugs are inserted securely. ②Follow the same step when connecting to the armrest on the left side.
  • Page 16 （Continued） Assembly Turn on the power and raise the backrest to the upright position. ● ❶ Insert the power plug into the Insert the power plug into the ● ❶ power outlet. power outlet. ● ● Always be sure to insert into an AC Always be sure to insert into an AC 120 V plug.
  • Page 17 When the controller stand is attached on the left side ●Run the controller cord to the left. ① Press on the controller to turn on the power. Leg rest ② Press on the controller and hold until the leg rest has risen as far as it will go.

  • Page 18: Before Sitting Down

    Before sitting down Check the surrounding area. Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit. Flip up the comfort cushion and deploy the leg & sole massage section. ● Do not massage with the How to deploy the leg &...
  • Page 19 Check the power cord and the power plug. WARNING Periodically remove dust, etc. from the power plug. Failure to do so may result in insulation failure due to humidity, etc., which may cause fire. (Remove dust using a dry cloth.） Be careful not to trip Never operate the unit if it has a damaged over the power cord.
  • Page 20 （Continued） Before sitting down Check the unit. Fabric covering the movement ● ❶ Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric. Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric. area of the massage heads in the backrest WARNING Backrest...
  • Page 21 Adjust the pillow position. Remove the pillow. 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 Pillow massage of the area around the neck. ●...
  • Page 22 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 1-800-338-0552 (USA only) for questions and comments 1-877-PANAFIX (USA only) for massage chairs customer service http://www.panasonic.com/massage Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 1-800-561-5505 http://www.panasonic.com P9310MA73201 ©...

  • Page 23: Simple Use

    Simple use ◦ ❶ ◦ ❷ Select a function (massage). Select a function (massage). Press Press to turn the power on. the power on. ● (The power switches off (The power switches off Automatic Course For details, see pages automatically after 3 minutes if the EN26 to EN29.
  • Page 24 To adjust to your preferences To adjust the intensity of automatic courses ● Press the buttons to adjust the massage intensity. To adjust to your preferences Choose your favorite Press To adjust the intensity action. and the action ● Press the buttons to adjust the intensity. ●...

  • Page 25: When You Want A Complete Massage

    Automatic course When you want a complete massage ◦ ❶ Press to turn on the power. ( When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) ◦ ❷ Press one of the buttons to select the program.
  • Page 26 Approximately 30 seconds after the body scanning starts, the massage heads slowly lower to the shoulder position, and a soft tapping action begins to determine your shoulder position. Massage head Tapping action ● Keep your head on the pillow until the soft tapping action begins.
  • Page 27 （Continued） When you want a complete massage To adjust to your preference Depending on what you are adjusting, a course in progress may be shut off by the timer function. Setting the on/off of the air massage or the stretch massage Memory Memory Operation can be turned on/off by...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the reclining angle and leg rest to massage in relaxing position To adjust the reclining angle and the leg To adjust the amount rest angle: of sliding of the sole massage section: Adjust by pressing Push with the soles of your feet to slide For a person with small body dimensions: See “Effective method...
  • Page 29 Automatic course To register your preferences You can register your preferred settings set during the automatic course, and have them reproduced next time you are massaging. ( See page EN28 to EN29 for details on how to configure Contents that can be registered This mark is settings and page EN51 for details on volume settings.) Memory...
  • Page 30 To start the registered program ◦ ❶ Press to turn on the power. （ When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically ◦ ❷ if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.） Select one of the USER buttons that is registered. ●...

  • Page 31: About The Heat Massage Heads/ Foot Heat

    Automatic course About the “Heat” massage heads/ “Foot Heat” WARNING When Heat massage heads are used, do not let the massage heads touch the same place for a long time. Do not use the Foot Heat massage for a long time. Low-temperature burn may occur.
  • Page 32 To turn “Heat” massage heads/ “Foot Heat” off each time ● ◦ R egister “Heat” massage heads/ “Foot Heat” as off in the memory. (See page EN30.) The warm section of the “Heat” massage heads warm up the cloth of the massage location. “Heat”...
  • Page 33 Manual operation When you want a concentrated massage of a particular body part with your favorite action, such as “Kneading on the neck” or “Tapping on the shoulder” WARNING 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.
  • Page 34 ◦ ❹ Press to start the action. ● The massage heads will move to selected position automatically to start the massage after the body scanning is completed. See page EN26 about body scanning. ● See pages EN36-37 for setting the massage in accordance with your preferences. ●...
  • Page 35 When you want a concentrated massage of a particular body part with your favorite action, such as “Kneading on the neck” or “Tapping on the shoulder” （Continued） To adjust to your preference Using air massage together Operation can be turned on/off by pressing buttons on the left.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the reclining angle and leg rest to massage in relaxing position To adjust the reclining angle and To adjust the amount the leg rest angle: of sliding of the sole massage section: Adjust by pressing Push with the soles of your feet to slide the sole massage section out.

  • Page 37: To Perform Air Massage For Shoulder / Hand/Arm / Lower Back

    Air action Stretch action To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg ◦ ❶ Press to turn on the power. ( When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) ◦...
  • Page 38 How to use the hand & arm massage Effective method for using the leg/foot air massage or stretch Lift the hand & arm Adjust the leg rest so that your sole fits massage section up. on sole massage section completely. ●...
  • Page 39 To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/ （Continued） foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg Operation of the HAND / ARM (Ultra knead on palms) massage ： The two large and small airbags work together to firmly massage your palms. Palms to arms ●...
  • Page 40 Operation of the SHOULDER massage Pressure is applied to clamp from your shoulders to your arms from the sides. Operation of the LOWER BACK massage Pressure is applied to clamp your lower back through tights from the sides. The 3 airbags in the seat gives stimulation to your posterior through hamstring.
  • Page 41 To perform air massage for shoulder / hand/arm / lower back / leg/ （Continued） foot, or stretch for neck / chest / hip / leg Operation of the NECK stretch Operation of the CHEST stretch The massage heads secure the neck and the Muscles in the region from your shoulder base of the head while air is slowly discharged blades to your chest are stretched by holding...

  • Page 42: When You Want To Adjust The Reclining Angle And/Or Leg Rest

    When you want to adjust the reclining angle and/or leg rest Press to turn on the power. (When not massaging, the power is turned off automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.) Press 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 leg rest may be delayed slightly.

  • Page 43: After Completing The Massage

    After completing the massage Returning to normal chair position Hang the comfort cushion on the backrest. Store the leg rest. ① While raising the leg rest rotation lock release lever in the direction of the arrow. ② Rotate from top. ③...
  • Page 44 Timer function The massage will complete automatically approximately 16 minutes after the starting the operation. ● Sole massage section will retract, and the leg rest will be lowered automatically so you can stand up safely. Sole massage section will not retract all the way when the sole massage section is extended out, since it will hit the floor.

  • Page 45: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Areas covered with synthetic leather Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. ● Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. ● When using the commercially available leather-care water mild detergent products (wipes), follow its instructions. ●...
  • Page 46 Seat fabric Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild detergent and thoroughly wring out. ● Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. Use water or a mild detergent and brush on areas where the seat fabric is particularly soiled. ●...

  • Page 47: Moving The Unit

    Moving the unit Moving by lifting it with 2 or more persons Move the unit with 2 or more people in front and back of the unit holding on the side of the leg rest and the groove on the back cover of the backrest. Hold onto the sides.
  • Page 48 Using the castors to move the unit Move the unit by holding onto the side of the leg rest and using the castors. Hold onto the sides. Do not hold onto the front side. Roll the unit slowly The sole massage section might slide, and injuries may occur.

  • Page 49: About The Automatic Course/Action/Voice Guidance Function

    About the automatic course/action/voice guidance function * Time spent on “Finishing Touches” differs depending on your Overview of the automatic course height and intensity setting. Roll on neck, Swedish on Swedish on Neck stretch Knead on Pelvis stretch Swedish on Chest stretch Finishing Knead, Swedish...
  • Page 50 About the action (The figures are images of the respective operations.) ULTRA KNEAD SHIATSU KNEAD SWEDISH Kneading action at Action compressing Deep kneading action. Action of rubbing gently small points. muscle knots vertically. across a wide area. ● ROLL FULL BACK ROLL The respective actions are suitable for Action to stretch an...

  • Page 51: Q&A

    Q&A Usage situation Usage method Can I use the unit if I have an Is it possible to massage only the illness that requires regular upper body or legs? medical attention? Yes. Consult your doctor before using this Massaging only the upper body Store the leg rest and raise the comfort unit.
  • Page 52 Body scanning* <If shorter than 140 cm> <If taller than 185 cm> How does body scanning work? The shoulder position is detected by the following mechanism. Place a cushion on the Recline the backrest ① The massage heads rise up the back to seat and sit firmly.
  • Page 53 （Continued） Q&A Upper body massage Hand & arm massages The automatic course is not strong The intensity in the left hand & arm enough even at the strongest differs from that in the right. setting or are too strong even at Only one hand at a time is strongly the weakest setting.
  • Page 54 Reclining Leg rest The angle of the backrest, leg rest When storing the leg rest, the leg or armrest automatically changes at rests stop rotating when the leg times. rest rotation lock release lever is released while they are rotating. The angle automatically changes in the following cases.
  • Page 55 （Continued） Q&A Other What precautions should I take to transport the unit when moving? The noise grows louder after using Take the following precautions: ◦ R ecline the backrest and raise the the chair for a long time. massage heads to around the center of This may be a malfunction.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Investigate the Problem and follow appropriate the Cause and Remedy below. If the problem still exists after following the remedy, contact an authorized service center. Problem Cause and Remedy For safety purposes, operation may stop when The unit stops during excessive force is applied to the unit.

  • Page 57: Sounds And Sensations Of The Unit

    Return the unit to the part of the unit. Only use an authorized nearest authorized service center if it is not Panasonic servicer to fix your unit. working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been immersed in water.

  • Page 58: Error Display

    Error display Contents of the error will be displayed in the remaining time display area when an error occurs during the operation. Remaining time <Example of error display> display ● For the error “U10” will flash alternately. Error display Contents For safety reasons, operation will terminate automatically when it cannot detect if someone is seated.
  • Page 59 Specifications Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Rated Current 3.2 A Massage area Approx. 78 cm (30.7 in.) (The massage heads move a total of approx. 62 cm (24.4 in.)) (Up-Down) Distance between massage heads during operation (including width of massage heads) Massage area Neck, shoulder, back, lower back: Approx.

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