Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep30003 Operating Instructions

							
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Confirm that the main unit and the accessories are in the box.
Main unit
Accessories
• Armrests (Right/Left)
Left/Right indication
Small holes on the inside fabric are an intentional 
part of the functional design.
• Pillow• Control Panel Stand
Fixing screw
Control panel 
holder
Clip
• Control Panel Stand Covers
•  Attachment Screws (M6 × 16) — 7
• Allen Key — 1
(Cross-section)
0.2" 
(4 mm)
• Sole Reflexology Plates
This is installed on the sole 
massage section prior to leaving 
the factory.
Operating Instructions
Child Safety Instructions (Yellow brochure)
How to transport and move (Yellow brochure)
Notes for body scanning (Pink brochure)
Quick Start Manual
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Documents including the Operating Instructions
Width: Approx. 27" (68 cm)
Height: Approx. 26" (66 cm)
Length: Approx. 63" (160 cm)
• Lock Switch Keys — 2
One of the lock switch keys has been inserted 
in the lock switch prior to leaving the factory.
The other lock switch key is a spare to be 
stored for safekeeping out of the reach of 
children.
Do not remove this tag.

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1Attaching the 
armrests
 (On both the right and left 
sides)
1. Insert the armrest into the 
unit.
Be careful to avoid pinching 
your fingers.
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Assembly
2.  Fasten the armrest with the 
attachment screws.
Set the two attachment 
screws in place by hand 
first and then tighten 
firmly with the allen key.
Use this Screw
Attachment Screw (M6 × 
16)
 × 4
(Black × 2, Silver × 2)
Make sure that the seat 
surface is not damaged.
GrooveArmrest
(1)   Align the 
positionMain unit
Pipe
Right/Left 
indication (2)  
Fasten the armrest with 
the attachment screws.
Attachment 
Screw
Allen keyOutside
Inside
Turn screws 
clockwise to 
tighten.
Attachment Screw
Select screws 
according to the 
color of the chair.

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2Attaching the control panel stand to the right or left side panel of the unit
(Diagram shows attachment to right armrest.)
The position of the control panel when seated can be 
selected by choosing the appropriate hole for the screw.
NearApprox.  
20˚
Far
3Attaching the control panel stand covers
(On both the right and left sides)
The method for attaching the covers is the same for both sides. 
The diagram shows the side where the control panel stand is 
attached.
1. Insert the top tabs on the cover into the bottom 
notches on the armrest. 2.
 Insert the bottom tabs into the notches on the armrest.
1.
 Insert the attachment screw into the lower hole first 
and then tighten lightly by hand.
2.  Securing the stand with the attachment screws.
Tighten the two screws for the remaining two holes 
lightly by hand and then tighten firmly with the allen key. 
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Control panel stand
1   Insert the attachment 
screw in either hole and 
then tighten.
Attachment screwAllen key
Use this screw
Attachment Screw (M6 × 16)
 × 3
(Silver × 3)
Cover for Side WITH 
Control Panel Stand
Cover for Side WITHOUT 
Control Panel Stand
Notches
Top tabs
Control panel 
stand coverNotches
Bottom tabs
Push the cover until 
you hear it click.
Control panel 
stand
Allen keyAllen key
Control panel stand
Attachment 
screw
Attachment screw
HoleHole
To attach the control panel stand using the attachment 
screws, tighten the screws level with the holes as 
shown in the figure below.
If the screws are tightened at an angle, the hole may 
become deformed and the screws may become stuck in 
the middle.
Tighten the screws 
level with the holes.
Do not tighten the 
screw at an angle 
with the hole.

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When removing the control panel stand cover
1. Insert the head of a flat-tip screwdriver in the gap 
under the mark (O).
2.  Push the bottom tab of the cover up to lift the cover.
3.  Perform the same procedures as 1 and 2 above for 
the other gap.
4.  Pull the cover up diagonally.
Performing this procedure with the allen key or a 
Phillips screwdriver could damage the unit.
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4Raising the backrest to the 
upright position
1.  Insert the power plug into the power outlet.
2.  Confirm the key lock is set to the “open” 
position.
3.  Confirm the power switch is set to the “on” 
position.
4.  Press the 
 button on the control panel 
twice.
The backrest will rise to the upright position 
automatically.
Flat-tip 
screwdriver
(Not included in 
the standard 
configuration)
Gap
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2
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Moving the control panel cord to the left side (when control panel stand is on left 
side)
1. Press the  button on the control panel to turn on the power.
2.  Press the 
 button on the control panel and hold until the legrest 
has risen far as it will go.
Continue pressing until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard.
3.  Remove the control panel cord from the cord-holder groove.
4.  Move the control panel cord under the legrest to the left side.
5.  Fasten the control panel cord at two points in the cord-holder groove.
5Placing the control panel into the 
control panel stand
1.  Fit the groove on the side of the control panel to the 
projection on the inside of the holder.
Legrest
Cord-Holder Groove
Control Panel Cord
Push inControl Panel Cord
Backside of the 
control panel
Projection on the 
inside of the holder
Groove on the control panel

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6Attaching the pillow
1. Attach the pillow to the velcro fastener.
See page 34 for a guide to the position of the pillow
Pillow
Velcro 
fasteners
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2.
 Fasten the control panel cord using the clip.
Clip
Control panel cord
Fasten the cord so that the 
portion under the clip is 
not slack.
Lift the control panel to remove.

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Before sitting down
Check the following before using the unit
1Check the surrounding area
Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit.
2Check the power cord and the power plug
Warning
Remove dust from the power plug periodically. 
Failure to observe this precaution may result in 
defective insulation of the cord due to moisture. 
Clean dust from the cord using a dry cloth.
Do not damage the power cord and the power 
plug. 
(Do not damage, expose to heat sources, bend, 
twist, pull forcibly, bundle or place heavy objects 
on the cord.) 
Using a damaged power cord and/or the power plug 
may result in electric shocks, short circuits, or fires. 
Ask your sales dealer to repair the power cord and/or 
the power plug, or contact a customer service center.
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3Switching on the power supply
1. Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet.
2.  Turn the lock switch key to the “open” position.
3.  Slide the power switch to the “on” position.
Warning
Insert the power plug firmly until it stops 
completely. 
Failure to observe this precaution may result in 
electric shocks or fires due to heat generation.
Do not exceed the rated values of the plug and the 
wiring or use any voltage other than the rated 
voltage. (The unit cannot be used abroad or used 
with a transformer.) 
Failure to observe this precaution may result in 
electric shocks, malfunctioning or fires due to heat 
generation.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. 
Doing so may result in electric shocks.
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4Check the unit
1.  Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric.
Warning
Lift the back cushion and make sure the fabric on 
the backrest is not torn. (Even if it is torn very 
slightly, stop using the unit immediately, remove 
the power plug, and request repairs.) 
Using the unit with the fabric torn may result in injury 
or electric shocks.
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Check
FabricCheck
Backrest
Back cushion

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3. Make sure the massage heads are in the retracted position.
Caution
Sit on the unit after confirming the massage 
heads are in the retracted position. 
Failure to observe this precaution may result in 
accident or injury.
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When the massage heads are not in the retracted position
Press the  button twice to return the massage heads to the 
retracted position.
4.  Make sure the legrest is in the fully lowered position.
Caution
Do not stand on the legrest or place any object on 
it when the legrest is not in the fully lowered 
position. 
Failure to observe this precaution may result in 
accident or injury from the foot part of the legrest 
turning or the unit tipping over.
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To lower the legrest
Make sure the legrest has fully returned to the original position by pulling the legrest slide lever, and then press the  
button twice.
2.  Make sure there is no foreign objects on 
the chair.
Caution
Sit on the unit after confirming there is 
no foreign matter between the parts of 
the unit. (Check for foreign objects on 
the backrest, or leg/sole massage 
section.) 
Failure to observe this precaution may result 
in accident or injury.
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Leg/Sole massage 
section
3. Retracted position
Legrest 
slide lever
4. Check

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Program Massages
Pre-Program Quick Massage
1Press the  button to turn on the power.
The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start within 3 minutes after turning on the power.
2Press one of the flashing buttons () to select the 
program.
Pre-Program and Quick Massage Characteristics (Upper Body)
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SHIATSU: Uses mainly shiatsu massage to loosen 
up deep-seated knots of tension. Recommended 
for those with severe stiffness and tension.
STRETCH: Uses mainly compression to slowly 
stretch muscles and joints. Recommended when a 
refreshing stretch is desired
DEEP: Uses mainly kneading to manipulate and 
loosen muscles. Recommended for those with mild 
stiffness and tension.
QUICK: Covers all areas using a variety of 
massage actions in a span of just 5 minutes. 
SWEDISH: Uses mainly Swedish massage to 
gently invigorate and promote circulation. 
Recommended for those experiencing fatigue and 
weariness.
1.  Body scanning will commence when the program is selected.
The body scanning will properly detect height ranges between approximately 4'7" and 6'8" (140 and 185 cm).
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Sit as far back in the seat as possible 
with your head on the pillow.
Correct Massage 
Position
Adjust the pillow 
height so that the 
bottom edge of the 
pillow is at ear level.
See page 34.
The unit will automatically 
recline to the correct 
measuring position.
Raised 
approx. 55˚
Reclined 
approx. 12˚
1 NECK (Neck)
2 SHOULDER (Shoulder)
3 MIDDLE (Back)
4 LOWER (Lower back)
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2. 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 height.
Massage Head
Tapping 
action
Keep your head on the pillow until the soft tapping begins. 
Lifting your head from the pillow will result in incorrect 
determination of the shoulder position.
3.  Confirm that the shoulder position has been correctly determined according to the position of the soft tapping.
Too low
Too high
Correct position of the massage head
(The point where the tapping action should be felt.)
When the shoulder position is incorrect, adjust the shoulder position wh\
ile the soft tapping is in progress (for 
approximately 15 seconds), and use the POSITION button to move the massage heads up or down.
A single press of the button will raise or lower 
the massage heads approximately 0.5" (1.2 cm).
4.  The massage will start after body scanning is complete.
The legrest height will adjust automatically based on the body scanning results\
. The soles of the feet should be touching 
the footrest wells. You may still adjust the length of the legrest with the lever on the right side of the seat (see below). You 
may also further adjust the height of the ottoman electronically (see page 31).
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During a massage
To change off/on for “LEG/FOOT” and adjust its intensity, see page 28.
If you want to turn the leg stretch massage off/on, see page 30.
If you want to adjust the legrest, see page 31 and 32.
If you want to adjust the intensity and position of the massage on the upper bod\
y using the massage heads, see page 26 
and 27.
If you want to adjust the reclining angle, see page 31.
If you want to use the “ULTRA KNEAD” function or “REPEAT” function, see page 26.
If you want to finish a massage, see page 38 and 39.
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Adjust the length of the legrest to accommodate the position of 
the backs of your calves or knees to fit into the legrest wells.
When the massage starts
Push the legrest with the sole 
of your foot while pulling the 
legrest slide lever.

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