Homedics Destress Ultra AG-2001TL3C Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:

• ALWAYS unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• DO NOT reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
• DO NOT use while bathing or showering.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off parts or attachments.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by HoMedics; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.
• NEVER operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return it to HoMedics Service Center for examination and repair.
• NEVER use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• NEVER use while sleeping or fall asleep while using the massager.
• NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.
• DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• DO NOT operate under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electrocution or injury to persons.
• DO NOT carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the "OFF" position, then remove plug from outlet.
• This appliance is designed for household use only.
• This appliance is designed for personal, non-professional use only.
  This appliance should be used only for personal, non-professional uses.

Please Note: Hands and fingers should rest comfortably on top of arm rests. When moving the recliner between resting positions, fingers can be pinched if placed into the areas of the leg noted on the yellow caution sticker. (See yellow caution sticker on recliner legs.)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

• This product is not intended for medical use. It is intended only to provide a luxurious massage.
• Consult your doctor prior to using this product, if
  • You are pregnant
  • You have a pacemaker
  • You have any concerns regarding your health
• Not recommended for use by diabetics.
• NEVER leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.
• NEVER cover the appliance when it is in operation.
• DO NOT use this product for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Extensive use could lead to the products excessive heating and shorter life. Should this occur, discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.
• NEVER use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin eruptions.
• DO NOT use this product before bed. The massage has a stimulating effect and can delay sleep.
• NEVER use this product while in bed.
• This product should NEVER be used by any individual suffering from any physical ailment that would limit the user's capacity to operate the controls.
• This product should never be used by any individual suffering from any ailments that would limit or altogether inhibit the user's capacity to feel or have any sensation in the body part that the product is being used on.
• This unit should not be used by children or invalids without adult supervision.

Assembly Instructions/Components

If you experience any type of distortion or interference when turning the unit to the ON position, immediately turn the unit off. Wait a few seconds before turning the unit on and distortion/interference should be eliminated.

Carefully remove all contents from packaging and inspect the product to make sure all components of the recliner have been received. These should include:

Fig.1

• Left side armrest
• Right side armrest with hand control pouch
• Crossbars with covers (3)
• Back and leg frames with attached slipcovers
• Small caps/nuts and washers (8)
• Large bolts and bolt sleeves (12)
• Wrenches (3)
• Massage mat with attached hand-held control
• Detachable headrest
• AC adaptor

Parts and Features

Assemble Chair Base

• Remove Bar covers from ends. See Figure 2A.
  
• Attach all 3 crossbars to the right hand armrest, matching corresponding numbers, and insert large bolts and bolt sleeves into bottom bar only. Tighten partially with Allen wrench. See Figure 2B.
  
• Attach all 3 crossbars to left side armrest, matching the corresponding numbers. Slide together, and stand base upright. See Figure 3.
  
• Insert large bolts and bolt sleeves into bottom bar only and tighten partially with Allen wrench.
  Note: Other bolts to be inserted later to allow extra movement of frame during assembly.

Attach Back Frame to Base

• Slide the back of the chair into the frame with the straps facing the chair. See Figure 4.
  
• Align the back with the pre-attached bolts to the frame.
• From the back side, place washer and screw on caps/nuts to secure Back frame to Chair Base. Use wrench to tighten partially. See Figures 5A and 5B.
  

Attach Seat/Leg Frame to Base

• Flip the chair on it's back and slide the seat in place. Place into frame with the straps facing the back of the chair. See Figure 6.
  
  Fig.6
• Align the Seat with pre-attached bolts.
• From the bottom side, add washer and screw on caps/nuts to secure the Seat frame to chair base. Use wrench to tighten partially.
  See Figures 7A and 7B.
  
• Squeeze frame together and insert remaining large bolts and bolt sleeves into the cross bar under the seat and tighten partially with allen wrench.
• Flip chair on its side and insert remaining large bolts and bolt sleeves into the cross bar on the back of the base and tighten partially.
• Stand chair upright and adjust so the base is level. Completely tighten all caps/nuts and bolts. See Figure 8.
  
• Replace covers over the ends of the crossbars. See Figure 9.
  
  

Attach Massage Cushion

• Slide the pocket at the top of the massage mat over the top of the back-frame. See Figure 10.
  
• Slide the pocket at the bottom of the mat in place over the foot of the frame. See Figure 11.
  
• Beginning at the top of the recliner, align the hook strips on the back of the massage mat with the loop strips on the recliner frame and press gently to secure the cushion to the frame. See Figure 12.
  
• Attach the headrest to the massage mat. Align the loop strip on the strap of the headrest with the hook strip on the massage mat to secure in place. See Figure 13.
  
• Ensure the AC power adaptor receptacle cord and hand control attached to the massage mat extends through the back of the frame. Be sure the AC adaptor cord is not twisted or crimped between the mat and the metal frame.
• Store the hand control in the pouch hanging from the right side armrest.

Instructions for Inversion Massage Recliner Use

Your Inversion Massage recliner is designed to provide relaxation in a variety of positions utilizing the easy lock levers on each side of the armrests. The ideal position for optimum relaxation is one in which the feet are above the heart.

NOTE: The Inversion Massage recliner design has a weight limit of 300 pounds. Persons exceeding this body weight should not use this recliner.

• Before sitting in the Inversion Massage recliner, be sure it is in the complete upright position by unlocking the levers and pulling the backrest forward until it stops.
• Lock the recliner into the upright position by pushing the levers forward toward the footrest.
• Sit in the chair, and lean back slowly. Sitting all the way back in the seat will make it easier to recline. To adjust the angle of the chair, hold on to the armrests and lean back or forward until you reach the desired position. Lock the position into place by pulling the levers back towards your head.
• The footrest may be raised by pulling it upward. Each position will sound with a click. To lower the footrest, raise it until it stops and then push it back towards the floor.
• Before getting out of the Inversion Massage recliner, be sure to return it to its full upright position and lock into place.
• Stand up using the armrests for support.

Tip: To help you recline, slowly raise your hands above your head and lean back. Lock in your desired position with the easy lock levers. To sit upright, unlock the levers and move hands slowly towards your knees while leaning slightly forward. This will bring the recliner back to its full upright position.

Power Adaptor Instructions

Connect the adaptor jack to the massage cushion's power receptacle located along the right side of the cushion. Once inserted, plug the other end into an AC power outlet. Use only the AC power adaptor provided with this unit.

AC Power Adaptor Information

Your massage cushion is powered by an attached custom AC home adaptor. Use only the supplied AC home adaptor as other similar-looking adaptors may cause irreparable damage to the unit and will void your warranty.

Massage Cushion and Hand Control Instructions

Press the POWER button once to activate the hand controller.
A corresponding LED light will illuminate to indicate the power is ON. To deactivate, press again.

Heat

To activate the heat function, your back must first be pushed against the cushion. Once resting comfortably, press the HEAT button once.
The L.E.D. above the heat button will light indicating the heat is on.

NOTE: When selecting the heat feature with massaging action, there will be a slight decrease in the strength of the massage output. This adjustment is normal and should not be interpreted as a defect.

Massage Strength

Use this function to customize the intensity of your massage. The intensity will increase with each press of the strength button providing three levels: low (L), medium (M), high (H). To change the intensity from high to low, press the button again.

Massage Speed

Use this function to customize the speed of each massage cycle. The speed will increase with each press of the speed button providing three levels as well; low (L), medium (M), high (H). To change the speed from high to low, press the button again.

Massage Styles and Target Zone Options

Choose from 8 massage functions. To activate, press the desired function button. You can move from one style to another by simply depressing the button of another style. You can further customize your massage by targeting body zones and varying the speed and intensity within each style.

Power Adaptors

Inversion Massage Recliner is powered by a custom 120 volt AC home adaptor.
Use only supplied adaptor.

Power Button
To turn on the massage functions, first press the power button. The L.E.D. indicator will illuminate and confirm your selection. The massage functions can then be activated by pressing the appropriate buttons. To turn off the massage functions, simply press the button again and the L.E.D. indicator will turn off.

Heat
Soothing heat to the lower back region is activated with this button. The L.E.D. light will glow to indicate the heat is on. To turn off heat, simply press the button again.
NOTE: When selecting the heat feature with massage action, there will be a slight decrease in the strength of the massage action. This is perfectly normal and should not be interpreted as a defect.

Massage Styles
Inversion Massage Recliner offers you 8 different massage styles that can easily be selected by pressing the desired button. You can move from one style to another by simply pressing each desired style button. The L.E.D. light will illuminate your selection. Pressing the same button again will turn off the current selection. You can further customize your massage by targeting body zones and varying the speed and/or intensity within each style.

All Motors: Activates all 10 motors for a total massage experience

Random: Carries pulses to the areas you select in random sequence

Up and Down: Pulses travel up and down your body

Side to Side: Action flows left to right, and back again

Tapping: Strong, invigorating bursts of massage

Zig Zag: Massage pulses move in a stimulating "Z" pattern

In and Out: Bursts of massage move in and out from the center

Mix: Combines all of the above styles for the ultimate massage surprise

Zone Massage Buttons
Direct massage to specific areas: neck/shoulders, back, lower back, seat, thighs. Customize your massage by choosing one specific area or any combination of areas. To personalize your massage, press any of the 5 zone buttons and the corresponding L.E.D. light will illuminate. To deselect an area(s), simply push the button again and the corresponding L.E.D. light will turn off.

Massage Speed
Choose the speed of the massage pulsations within each massage style. By pressing the massage speed button, you increase the speed from low, to medium, to high. The L.E.D. light will indicate the selected speed. To decrease speed from high to low, simply press the button again.

Massage Strength
Select the intensity of your massage. Inversion Massage Recliner gives you three options: lo, medium and hi. Press the strength button to increase the intensity from to low, to medium, to high. The L.E.D. light will indicate the selected intensity. To decrease intensity from high to low, simply press the button again.

Demo Button
For a brief demonstration of the features of the Inversion Massage Recliner, press the demo button. The unit will complete one cycle of each massage style at each of the three intensity levels. Once complete, the unit automatically turns itself off.

Automatic Shut Off

The Inversion Massage recliner has been designed for convenience and safety. As a special precaution against falling asleep while using the unit, or leaving the unit on while it is still in operation, we've programmed it to automatically stop working 60 minutes after receiving your last command. Any time you change massage functions, the timer will reset. This special feature should not be considered as a substitute for OFF. Always remember to turn your unit off when not in use.

Please Note:
For added protection of your unit: When the power is on but no function is selected or only the HEAT function is chosen with no massage function selected, the unit will automatically shut off after 15 minutes.

Maintenance

To Store: Place the hand control into the custom storage pouch which hangs from the right side armrest. Avoid contact with sharp edges or pointed objects which might damage/puncture the fabric.

To Clean: Disconnect massage cushion from power source before cleaning. The massage cushion and hand control may be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth only.

• The massage cushion is not machine washable and must not come into contact with water or any other liquids.
• Do not immerse into liquids to clean.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, brushes, gasoline, kerosene, polish or paint thinner to clean.
• Do not attempt to repair your Inversion Massage recliner. There are no user serviceable parts. For service, send the unit to the HoMedics service address listed in the warranty section.

Frame: Periodically, the frame should be checked to ensure the screws are tight.
If the frame is found to be loose, tighten screws with the tools provided.

The Inversion Massage recliner and massage cushion are designed for indoor applications only. Use of this product for outdoor applications may cause irreparable damage and void your warranty.

Service Center

HoMedics Service Center
1.800.466.3342
8:30 –5:00 p.m. (EST) M–F

Mail To:
HoMedics Service Center Dept. 168 3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390

Email:
cservice@homedics.com

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, mail the product and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address:
HoMedics Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168 3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390 No COD's will be accepted.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.homedics.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Homedics Office Site - Massage, relaxation and wellness products - HoMedics.com

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