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Operating Instructions 电动按摩椅 (家用) Massage Lounger (Household) 型号 EP-MA81 Model No. 简体中文 English 感谢您购买本Panasonic产品。 使用本产品之前,请仔细阅读本说明书,并妥善保存以供未来使用。 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. 00_SHW150617_MA81.indb 2015-12-30 11:19:11...
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约 85 cm × 84 cm × 169 cm (H×W×D) 重量 (含包装箱) 约 125 kg 用户最大体重 约 120 kg GB4706.1 执行标准 : GB4706.10 对于体重 100 kg 或以上的人士,产品运作时可能产生更大的噪声而且面料外罩可能磨损得更快。 紧急处理方法: 发生异常时 (有如烧焦味等) 需立即停止运转并拔掉电源插头。 ・若在异常状态下继续运转,会因发热等情形,造成火灾及触电的发生。 ・请速与Panasonic 服务中心洽询。 ・电源线损坏时,需由Panasonic 服务中心更换以避免危险。 SC56 00_SHW150617_MA81.indb 2015-12-30 11:19:48...
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主机尺寸 正 面 拆下遥控器支架时 约 77 cm 最大宽度 约 100 cm 接地部分的宽度 约 64 cm 侧 面 长度约 122 cm 靠背 高度 约 115 cm 脚部按摩部滑行量 约 18 cm 接地部分的长度 约 79 cm 高度 (装上靠枕时) 脚部按摩部约 11 cm 约 82 cm 长度(降下置脚台时)...
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For easy reference, the common problems are listed below EN10 About handling, setup and assembling ● I want to know size of the unit (EN57). EN18 Which massage programs does the product have ● The massage intensity adjustment display differs with the programs and the actions. Massage intensity adjustment of automatic programs (EN34) Massage intensity adjustment of manual programs and actions...
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Contents Page Before Use Important safety instructions ..... EN4 Grounding instructions ........EN7 Part names and functions ......EN8 Setting up the massage lounger ....EN10 Assembly ............. EN12 Before use ........... EN14 How to Use Part names and functions ......EN16 Applications and flows of different massage actions ........
Important safety instructions Must be followed These safety instructions must be strictly followed in use to avoid personal injuries and property damage are as follows: All the safety instructions are described in compliance with degrees of the injuries or damage as a result of wrong use. WARNING Actions tending to cause serious injuries or death CAUTION...
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Pay attention to the symbols before safety instructions (an example is given below). Actions that must be absolutely forbidden Actions that must be done Directions for use When massing the neck, pay attention to Before use, take away pillow and waist moving directions of the massage wheels cushion to check the fabric surface of and do not massage with a too large force or...
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Important safety instructions (continued) WARNING Symptoms The power plug, the power The following persons (even if they are physically cord, etc. healthy at present) should consult a physician before using the product. Do not damage the power line or the power plug. (1) Persons with muscular atrophy due to aging or thin persons;...
CAUTION Before use · directions for use Precautions: Keep head, abdomen or skin from the Keep children from the retaining screws on massage wheels and do not put hands or feet the remote controller holder. between the massage wheels. (Otherwise children may cause accidents or Do not put the knees between the Lower Leg/ suffer injuries by eating it or playing with it) Foot massage section.
Part names and functions SPEAKER Shoulder side massage section ● Includes integrated air massage function. Retracted position of Pillow massage heads Controller Backrest (EN16~EN17) ● Massage wheel massage ● ‘BACK HEAT’ massage ● Built-in waist massage air bag Hand &...
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Back cover Controller holder Controller stand Smart storage (EN13) Rating sticker Ground terminal Power switch Castor Leg cover Lock switch Power switch Lock switch key Power cord Lock switch key tag ● For preventing children from swallowing it by accident.
Setting up the massage lounger Setting up the massage lounger Confirm that the main unit and the accessories are in the box. ●Pillow ● ● Accessories ● Smart storage Hex wrench S et screw (four) ●Controller stand ● ...
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Connect the power cord to the unit ● ❶ Check for dirt and damage on appliance inlet of the power switch section and the Appliance inlet connector of the power cord. Connector ● ❷ Insert the connector into the appliance inlet. ●...
Assembly Install the remote controller holder on right side of the product Tighten the 4 screws Align the 2 prongs of lightly using your fingers. the side panel with the (Make the screws level holes of controller stand. with the holes.) Tighten firmly with the alien key.
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Fasten the pillow and the comfort cushion Fasteners Fasteners Fasten the pillow using the fasteners. Pillow Attention: A gap will form between the Top edge of pillow Top edge of backrest back cushion and the seat surface if the pillow is placed a Pillow position too high.
Before use Check the surrounding area. Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit. ● If the controller wire is bit by pets such as dogs or cats, the massage lounger may fail to operate normally. (Otherwise, there may be a fault.) Adjust the controller holder.
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Inspect the power cable and the power plug, and press the power button. EN11) Adjust position of the pillow. Move the pillow and adjust its height to make its lower edge close to the ears. ● If the pillow is too low, it will interfere in the neck massage. ●...
Part names and functions Controller On/Off button Personalized memory program button (EN29~EN33) Child safety lock button (EN19) Press it when locking the operating part to Quick stop button avoid accidental operation by children. Press this button to stop (To lock or unlock the operating part, long the massage immediately.
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Demo of personalized memory program Voice guidance volume (EN29~EN33) display (EN40) Demo of personalized memory program (EN31) Demo of remaining time D omo of programming by yourself � Demo of personalized Operation display memory program number C urrently performing (EN31~EN33) � massage actions light up while massaging.
Applications and flows of different massage actions Programs Operation Select a massage Automatic Programs program and press Applicable to people needing the corresponding whole body massage button. (EN20 ~ EN21) Manual program actions Select a massage For users selecting the program and press Press ‘Random Program’...
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Action See EN34 to EN37 for the functions Massage is adjustable during beginning massage. Locking and unlocking of the safety lock Massage is ■ Setup beginning When there is no display on the controller, press for about five seconds. ● After setup, will be lit, and the power supply will be disconnected automatically...
Whole-body massage Press to turn on the power. (If a massage action has stopped for more than 3 minutes, the unit will be powered off automatically.) Select one and press the corresponding button. Select the wanted program and begin to enjoy body ●...
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General contents of automatic programs * Time spent on “Finishing Touches” differs depending on your height and intensity setting. Stretch, kneading, and Kneading and vertical Kneading and deep Kneading and deep Pressing and kneading Kneading and vertical Stretch, kneading, and Finishing touches ※...
specific parts of the body Selection favorite specific parts of the body Selection favorite massage modes for massage modes for WARNING Do not massage a single part for more than 5 minutes. (Otherwise you may suffer an adverse effect and be injuried) Press to turn on the power.
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Press to start the action. ● After body scanning, the massage wheels will move automatically in the selected position(s) to begin to massage. (See EN39 for body scanning) ● For the favorite massage modes, refer to EN34 to EN37. ● Air bag massage should not be done at the same time of hip massage.
Air massage and stretch Air massage and stretch ■ Air massage …………… “SHOULDER” “HAND/ARM” “HIP” “LEG/FOOT” ■ Stretch massage ……… “NECK” “CHEST” “LOWER BACK” “HIP” “LEG” Press to turn on the power. (If a massage action has stopped for more than 3 minutes, screen will disappear automatically) Select a massage mode.
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Method of hand/arm massage Put hands and arms in centers of the hand/arm Effective usage of hand massage and massage sections. arm massage hand/arm massage section Put hands and arms in centers of the armrests. ● When hands and arms do not fit the armrests well, make the backrest upright.
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Air massage and stretch (continued) Content of air bag massage Content of air bag massage ■ Palm~arm Ultra knead on palms Use two overlapped air bags to knead the palm. Long arms Short arms Adjust the position according to arm length. ● A rm massage can be done for both hands;...
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Operation of the SHOULDER massage Pressure is applied to clamp from your shoulders to your arms from the sides. Operation of the HIP 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.
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Air massage and stretch (continued) Content of stretch massage Operation of the NECK stretch Operation of the CHEST stretch Muscles in the region from your shoulder blades to The massage heads secure the neck and the base your chest are stretched by holding your shoulders of the head while air is slowly discharged from the with the shoulder side massage section and pressing inflated backrest airbags to extend the neck muscles.
Personalized memory User may log in three personalized memory programs at most. User may save through “Save an automatic program made a favorite through adjustment” (EN29) or “Programming by user” (EN31). Save an automatic program made a favorite through adjustment A favorite content for login may come into being through adjustment (EN34 to EN37).
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Personalized memory (continued) To register your preferences Press to turn on the power. (If a massage action has stopped for more than 3 minutes, screen will disappear automatically) ● After saving, the personalized memory program button will flicker. Select the button of the personalized memory program after saving.
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Programming by user Save random programs and stretch action to a personalized memory program according to a certain sequence. You can do programming yourself. Random programs and air bag action can be saved at the same time. You may select a favorite massage action and save it. (EN34~EN37) Saving manual Programs Select a manual program and run it.
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Personalized memory (continued) Saving method of stretch action Select a stretch action program and run it. If multiple stretch actions are expected to be saved at the same time, select all of them and run them. ● Adjust according to your preference. ●...
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Saving method of air massage action settings Air massage action settings may be saved with manual programs. When saving air massage action settings, operate as below after saving relevant information into a personalized memory program. Select an air massage action and run it. ●...
Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage Sometimes, some contents adjusted may result in program pause due to the automatic off function. Adjustment function Button Adjustable item e.g.) MASSAGE enabling/ disabling Intensities of the selected air massage and stretch air bags may realize three-level adjustment, enabling and disabling separately.
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Each item with a sign suggests that a content adjusted according to 记忆 记忆 your preference can be used and saved. (EN29) Automatic program Manual Program Air massage action※ Stretch action ○ ○ ○ − e.g.) Press air massage and stretch ...
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Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage (continued) Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage (continued) Sometimes, some contents adjusted may result in program pause due to the automatic off function. Adjustment function Button Adjustable item For adjusting the back intensity ●...
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Each item with a sign suggests that a content adjusted according to 记忆 记忆 your preference can be used and saved. (EN29) Automatic program Manual Program Air massage action※ Stretch action ○ ○ ○ <back intensity display> 记忆 记忆 记忆 记忆...
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Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage (continued) (continued) BUTTOCKS massage To massage the hip, the air bags on seat surface will uplift the hip and the massage wheels roll against the hip and press deeply into the hip to massage.
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Body scanning Body scanning is realized through the massage wheels to detect the shoulder positions, estimate height and other body type information of yours, and massage correspondingly. ● In body scanning, 侦测中 flickers. ● Body scanning applies to people with a height of 140 cm to 185 cm. Sit into the unit completely and lean the head on the pillow.
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Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage Adjustment of contents such as air massage intensity during massage (continued) (continued) About voice guidance function This is a function of simple explanation for operation steps and action contents. Adjust the pillow position. If the position is proper, press OK.
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When you want to adjust the reclining angle and/or legrest and/or legrest 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 legrest may be delayed slightly. ●...
After massage Returning to normal chair position Hang the comfort cushion on the backrest. Store the legrest. (EN9) Pause in massage Press button to make the sliding plate of the sole massage section return to its original position. Lift your soles slightly and The legrests will descend automatically;...
Moving of the main unit The main unit should be lift and moved by two or more persons. Two or more persons should stand in front of and behind the main unit and hold sides of the legrest and the slots on the cover on back of the backrest to move the main unit (EN10). When moving with help of the casters Hold sides of the legrest Hold the side...
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning of the synthetic leather Wipe the synthetic leather with a soft dry cloth. ● ● Do not clean the product with chemicals such as thinners, If it is difficult to remove the stains on the gasoline and alcohol. synthetic leather, soak a piece of melamine ●...
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Seat fabric ① Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild detergent such as those for kitchen and thoroughly wrung out. Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. ② Use water or a mild detergent such as those for kitchen and brush on areas where the seat fabric is particularly soiled.
Q&A Before use Can I use the unit if I have an Consult your doctor before using this unit. illness that requires regular Massage is a form of stimulation by tactile pressure in which pressure is medical attention? applied to the muscles to relax them and improve circulation. This may exacerbate some illnesses.
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In use How does body scanning work? The shoulder position is detected by the following mechanism. ① The massage heads rise up the back to the base of the neck, making a series of short beeps. ② The massage heads protrude. (If the shoulder position is wrong, the massage heads move further up and repeat this step until they find the shoulders.) ③...
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Q&A (continued) In use (continued) Upper parts of the lower legs If it is set as SOLE GENTLE, the Shiatsu raising parts in the sole cannot be clamped when it is set massage sections will not raise. as SOLE GENTLE. Furthermore, the air in the air bags arranged in upper parts of the lower leg sections to avoid leg lifting will be discharged.
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After use Red marks are left on the Marks may remain on the hands and arms after use. These underside of my hands/arms eventually fade and are not a problem. after a hand & arm massage. When storing the legrest, the The legrests are designed to stop partway for safety reasons.
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Q&A (continued) Sensing mode <Heat> The soles do not feel warm. In the “Sole Heat” mode, only the fabrics in the toe positions are heated. Make the toes in close contact with the “Heat” (heater) part. Lift the sole massage section to make ensure close contact between the soles and the heater to make heating easy.
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Other (continued) What precautions should I take to Take the following precautions: transport the unit when moving? ● Recline the backrest and raise the massage heads to around the center of the backrest. This moves the center of gravity to the center of the unit and makes it easier to move.
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 If excessive force is applied to the massage heads during operation, in the interests of safety the massage The massage heads stop heads may stop moving.
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Problem Cause and Remedy Because of the structure of the heater, the“ Heat” massage heads will feel warm for a while after heating The“ Heat” massage heads due to the residual heat. or “FOOT HEAT” do not cool down even after being turned Continuing to massage the same area even after off.
Sound and feeling You will hear or have the following sounds or feelings when using the product. It is not abnormal phenomena but results of the product structure. Sound when the stretching massages are retracted Sound and feeling when the massage wheels Motor sound rub patterns on the fabric Inflating sound of the air bag...
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 When it is not sure that there is a person on it, the unit will stop for safety.
If the main unit operates continually with the abnormality, there may be fires or electric shocks because of heating, etc. Consult a service center of Panasonic about it as soon as possible. If the power cable is damaged, it will be safe to have it replaced by a service center of Panasonic. EN56 00_SHW150617_MA81.indb...
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Dimensions of the unit Front After the controller holder is removed Approx. 77 cm Maximum width: Approx. 100 cm Width of the grounding part: Approx. 64 cm Side Length: Approx. 122 cm Backrest Height Approx. 115 cm Sliding length of the sole massage section Approx.
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