Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep1272 Operating Instructions

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1. Check that there is nothing in the vicinity of
the backrest or the legrest.  
2. Always retract the legrest after use if you
have extended it. RETURN THE SEAT TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION
AFTER COMPLETING THE MASSAGE
• Raise legs slightly and legrest returns.Legrest 
    Slide Lever
Pull back.
Keep hands,
feet, children and
objects clear
of area.
Keep
hands, feet,
children and
objects clear
of area.
3. Press the OFF/ON button twice. 
•The backrest and legrest will automatically return to their
original positions.Press
4. Place the controller in its holder.
5. Return the pillow and the back cushion to
their original positions. 
						

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1. Slide the power switch to the “off” position.
2. Turn the lock switch key to the “lock” position.  
* Remove key and store out of reach of children.
3. Unplug the power cord. DISCONNECT THE POWER
off
lock
lock switch
open
on
1
2
3
1. Press the OFF/ON button to switch off the
power. (The massage heads should return to
their retracted position in upper part of the
backrest.)
2. Slide the power switch to the “off” position,
lock it, and then unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the back cushion and pillow from the
chair.
4. Remove the rear leg cover.
5. Insert a screwdriver or similarly shaped blunt
tool into the opening at the bottom of the back
cover. The tool should be angled slightly up rest
on the top of the latch. Push down on the latch
so that it detaches. A second person should
hold the backrest with both hands and slowly
push it forward, folding it down onto the seat.
6. Moving the chair with the backrest in the up
position is advisable. If moving with the
backrest folded down, two people should move
the chair by grasping the undersides of the
armrests. Care should be given to not letting
the chair tip or the backrest rise, especially on
inclines.
FOLDING THE BACKREST FORWARD (REPACKING)
Press
Backrest Latch Opening
5-1. With tip touching upper 
edge of opening, angle 
screwdriver slightly upward 
and insert approx. 4 cm.
5-3. Pull out screwdriver when 
pushing of backrest 
toward seat begins. 5-2. Push tip of 
screwdriver 
downward 
approx. 2.5 cm 
to release 
backrest latch.
CAUTION
•Keep hands, feet, children, objects, etc., clear of openings on the unit, including seat, armrests and
legrest; gaps between the unit and the floor; and the backrest’s range of movement when being
folded forward.
Failure to do so could result in injury due to pinching.
•Do not turn on power or operate controls with backrest folded forward.
Doing so could result in injury due to pinching.
•Do not climb on or place objects on top of back cover with backrest folded forward.
Doing so could result in damage to the unit.
•In the interests of safety, the backrest should always be folded forward by two persons. 
						

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• Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. 
(Do NOT use cloths containing any kind of chemical, etc.)
•If the leather is particularly dirty, dampen with liquid soap
and brush the surface. Wipe with a cloth dampened with
water. Allow to dry naturally.
(Do NOT use a hair dryer to try to dry the surfaces more
quickly.)
•Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for
extended periods of time as this may lead to discoloration.
•Please do NOT use thinners, benzine or alcohol.
LEATHER COVERING ON THE PILLOW, THE BACK CUSHION AND THE UNIT
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Mild Detergent
Water
zWipe the unit with a cloth that has been soaked
in a mild detergent and then thoroughly wrung
out.
xNext wipe the unit with a cloth that has been
moistened with just water and thoroughly wrung
out.
*Make sure you thoroughly wring out the cloth
first when cleaning the controller. 
cAllow the unit to dry naturally.
•Please do NOT use thinners, benzine or alcohol.
Mild Detergent
WaterThinnersBenzineAlcohol
PIPE AND PLASTIC AREAS
zWipe the seat fabric with a cloth that has been soaked in a
mild detergent solution and then thoroughly wrung out.
xUse a brush to apply a mild detergent to areas where the
coated fabric has become particularly soiled. Be careful not
to brush the fabric too much as this may damage it.
cNext wipe the fabric with a cloth that has been moistened
with just water and then thoroughly wrung out. 
vAllow the fabric to dry naturally.
•Please do NOT use thinners, benzine or alcohol.
Water
COATED FABRIC ON THE BACK CUSHION  
CAUTION
•Always unplug the unit before cleaning it. Never touch a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to electrocution or burns. 
						

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ProblemCause and Remedy
Motor Noises
•It sounds and feels like the massage heads are
straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth.
•The motor groans when it comes under load.
•There is excessive noise during Tapping. (The noise
is greater at the top of the massage lounger.)
•There is a creaking noise when the massage heads
are in operation.
•There is a rattling sound when the massage heads
move up or down.
•The belt can be heard rotating.
•There is a rubbing sound produced by the massage
heads rubbing on the seat fabric.
•There is a noise when the backrest cushion moves
over the armrest when the seat is reclining.
•There is a noise when I sit down.
•There is a strange sound when the massage heads
move in and out.
•When the power switch is turned on there is a
humming sound.
•Air massage-related sounds.
There is a hissing sound of air escaping.
There is a humming sound from the pump.
•The legrest rattles.
•There is an unstable sound when air escapes during
the leg stretch.
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
These sounds are perfectly normal and will not have
any effect on the operation of the unit.H
The massage heads stop during operation. When excessive force is applied to the massage
heads during operation, in the interests of safety the
massage heads may stop moving.
If all markings and buttons on the controller start to
flash, which is extremely unusual, turn off the power
switch, wait for approximately 10 seconds and then
turn the power switch on again. If the massage
heads stop again, position yourself so that your back
is not completely in contact with the backrest.
H
The height of the left and right massage
heads is different.An alternating tapping method is employed, which
means that this phenomenon will naturally occur.
There is nothing wrong with the unit. H
The massage heads do not come up to the
shoulder or neck.The position of the massage heads is incorrect. 
(See Page 12)H
It is not possible to recline the unit.
The legrest cannot be raised or lowered.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.
If all markings and buttons on the controller start to
flash, which is extremely unusual, turn off the power
switch, wait for approximately 10 seconds and then
turn the power switch on again. 
H 
						

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ProblemCause and Remedy
The backrest does not return to the upright
position.The backrest will not return to the upright position if
the timer is activated or the  button is pressed. 
(Pressing  twice will return the backrest to its
original position.)
(See Page 19)H
Reclining does not take place even though a
massage is started in pre-programs.
(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.  (See Page 11)H
The unit will not operate at all.•The power cord has been disconnected. 
(See Page 8)
•The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
(See Page 8)
•A Pre-Program button or Manual Operation button
hasn’t been pressed after pressing  . 
(See Pages 11, 14)H
The unit has been damaged.Stop using the unit immediately.H
The power cord or power plug is abnormally
hot.Stop using the unit immediately.H
It is not possible to switch from Swedish and
Knead to Hawaiian and Compression.  Switching can be hindered when the user’s body
weight is not resting on the massage heads. Shift
your weight so that your body is contact with the
massage heads.  H
The legrest will not return to its original
position.  If the length of the legrest has been extended, the
legrest will strike the floor, preventing from returning
to its original position. Try again after retracting it to
its original length.  H 
						

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Power Supply:AC120V  60 Hz
Power Consumption:220 W
Upper Body Massage
Massage Area (Up-Down): Approx. 27 in. (67.5 cm) 
Massage Area (Left-Right): Distance between Massage Heads during Operation
Approx. 2 – 7 in. (6.0 – 18.0 cm)
Up-Down Movement Speed: Approx. 20 – 35 sec. return.
Massage Speed: Knead:  Approx. 20 – 30 cycles/min.
Swedish:  Approx. 30 – 50 cycles/min. 
Compression: Approx. 20 – 30 cycles/min.
Hawaiian:  Approx. 30 – 50 cycles/min.
Soft Shiatsu: Approx. 120 – 200 cycles/min.
Tap:  Approx. 300 – 700 cycles/min.
Full Roll:  Approx. 20 – 35 sec./cycle 
(Movement range: Approx. 21.1 in. (53.5 cm)) 
Regional Roll: Approx. 7 – 9 sec./cycle 
(Movement range: Approx. 4.7 in. (12 cm)) 
Lower Body Massage
Air Pressure Strong:  Approx. 24.0 kPa
Medium:  Approx. 14.5 kPa
Weak:  Approx. 8.0 kPa
Reclining Angle: Backrest: Approx. 120° – 170°
Legrest: Approx. 0° – 85°
Automatic Shut-Off: Approx. 15 min. for both upper and lower body
Dimensions:
When not reclined. (H#W#D) 42.9#26.8#47.2 in. (109#68#120 cm)
When reclined. (H#W#D) 24.0#26.8#66.1 in. (61#68#168 cm) 
Weight of Unit: Approx. 133 lbs (60 kg)
Dimensions of Box (H#W#D):30.7#30.3#47.6 in. (78#77#121 cm)
Weight in Box: Approx. 161 lbs (73 kg)
Maximum User Weight: Approx. 264 lbs (120 kg)
Minimum Distance from Wall:15.7 in. (40 cm)
SPECIFICATIONS 
						

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Electronics Company
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Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
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