Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep3222 Operating Instructions

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Attachment Screw 
(M6#16)Allen Key
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Attachment Screw 
(M6#10)
Allen Key
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Use This Screw
#6
Use This Screw
#4
ASSEMBLY
Attaching the Armrests (On Both Right and Left Sides)
Attaching the Control Panel Stand to the Right or Left Armrest  
1. Insert the armrest into the unit. 
• Markings indicating left-hand and right-hand 
sides can be found on the inside surface of 
each armrest. 
• Make sure the control panel cord does not 
become pinched when fitting the right armrest 
onto the unit.  
2. Fasten the armrest with the 
attachment screws. 
• Set the three attachment screws in place first 
and then tighten them firmly. 
1. Decide which side to attach the 
control panel stand to.
2. Fasten the control panel stand with 
the attachment screws in four places.
• Set the four attachment screws in place first 
and then tighten them firmly.
Use the    mark as 
a guide for insertion.
• Diagram shows attachment to right armrest.  
Turn screws clockwise 
to tighten.
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Bottom
 TabsTop Tabs  
Notches
Attaching the Control Panel Stand Covers (On Both Right and Left Sides)
Attaching the Pillow  
The method of attaching the covers is the same 
for both sides. 
• Diagram shows side attached with control 
panel stand. 
1. Insert the bottom tabs on the cover 
into the notches on the armrest.
2. Insert the top tabs on the cover 
into the notches on the armrest.  
Use the pillow fasteners to attach the 
pillow.   
Cover for Side WITH Control Panel Stand Cover for Side WITHOUT Control Panel Stand
(1) Insert the head of a flat-tip screwdriver 
between the top tabs of the cover.  
• Performing this procedure with the Allen key 
or a cross-point screwdriver could damage the 
unit.
(2) Pull out the top tabs of the cover (two places) 
using the flat-tip screwdriver.  
(3) Pull up on the cover at an angle.  
When Removing the Control Panel Stand Covers
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1. Insert the power plug into the 
power outlet.
2. Insert the key and turn the key lock 
to the “open” position.
3. Slide the power switch to the “on” 
position.
4. Press        on the control panel 
twice.
• The backrest will rise to the upright position 
automatically.
1. Press        on the control panel to 
turn on the power.  
2. Press        on the control panel and 
hold until the legrest has risen as 
far as it will go.  
• Continue pressing until a “beep-beep-beep” 
sound is heard. 
3. Move the control panel cord under 
the legrest to the left side.  
4. Fasten the control panel cord at 
three points. 
Raising the Backrest to the Upright Position
Placing the Control Panel into the Control Panel Stand 
Moving the Control Panel Cord to the Left Side (When Control Panel Stand is on Left Side)
1. Insert the control panel at an angle 
into the tabs on the control panel 
stand. 
2. Push the control panel into the 
control panel stand. 
3. Fasten the control panel cord 
using the clip.  
For smooth removal of 
the control panel, press 
on the back of the unit 
while sliding up. 
To remove the control panel, slide it upwards.
Clips for Fastening 
Control Panel Cord   
						

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Check the Surrounding Area
(1) Check that there is nothing around the unit.
(2) Check that there is enough room (15.7 in. (40 cm)) to recline the unit.
Lower the Legrest Prior to Sitting Down
• Do not sit down when the legrest is raised. Doing so may result in injury due to the chair tipping over.
To lower the legrest…
Pull the legrest slide lever, make sure the legrest is fully retracted, then press        twice to return the legrest to its 
lowest position.  
BEFORE SITTING DOWN
Please Check the Following Before Using the Unit  
						

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Legrest 
Slide Lever
Fasteners
Pull back.
Release 
the lever.
Legrest Slide Lever
Approx. 120°
Approx. 
170° Approx.
 85°
Approx. 0°
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Push with soles 
of feet and legrest 
slides out.
Raise legs slightly 
and legrest returns.
1. Press        to turn on the power. 
2. Press       or       to adjust the 
angle of the backrest and/or 
legrest.
• Movement will continue until a “beep-
beep-beep” sound is heard if the buttons 
are held down.
• The legrest will start to move shortly after 
the backrest.  
• During a lower body massage, the 
legrest cannot be positioned at a level 
lower than that of the correct massage 
position. (See Page 16)
Adjust the height of the pillow so that the bottom edge is at ear level. 
• If positioned too low, the pillow may interfere with massage of the area around the neck. 
ADJUSTING THE  SEAT
Adjusting the Reclining Angle
Extending the Legrest
Adjusting the Pillow for Correct Height During a Massage
1. Slide the legrest out to the desired 
position while pulling the legrest 
slide lever.
(Extendable length of 9 in. (22 cm))
2. Release the legrest slide lever.
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Default Setting
“2”= Medium“3”= High“1”= Low
PressPressPress
“off”
ADJUSTING THE VOICE GUIDANCE VOLUME AND THE CONTROL PANEL STAND
Adjusting the Voice Guidance Volume
Adjusting the Control Panel Stand
Arm Section
The arm section bends to allow 
positioning towards the front or 
the rear. The control panel can also be rotated 
sideways or tilted backwards when in 
the control panel stand.
The single beep (when a button is pressed) and the triple beep 
(when the adjustable setting limit is reached) are still audible.  
						

							self program
ottoman reclining
quick stretchself program
user
shiatsu deep swedish
time
pre-programs
upper body lower bodyintensity speed
intensity
voice
off/on
time remaining
open open
intensity focus
upper
body lower
body leg stretch
off/onneck / back
roller positionself program time input
manual controls
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These buttons will flash.
Program Strength
buttonsLeg Stretch OFF/ON
button
USING THE MASSAGE LOUNGER
USING THE PRE-PROGRAM AND QUICK MASSAGES  – Basic Usage
Recommended when you want a complete massage. 
Roller Position
button
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Pre-Program and Quick Massage Characteristics (Upper Body)
• For an overview of each massage program, please refer to the additional information on page 20.
Additional Information
Stretch: Uses mainly compression to slowly 
stretch out 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. 
Swedish: Uses mainly Swedish massage to 
gently invigorate and promote circulation. 
Recommended for those experiencing fatigue 
and weariness. 
Quick: Covers all areas using a variety of 
massage actions in a span of just five minutes. 
Recommended for those who want to relax 
quickly. 
Shiatsu: Uses mainly shiatsu massage to 
loosen up deep-seated knots of tension. 
Recommended for those with severe stiffness 
and tension. 
1. Press        to turn on the power. 
• The massage heads will remain stationary until a massage 
program is selected.  
						

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Raised 
approximately 55°. Reclined 
approximately 11°.
neck / back
roller position
Sit as far back in the seat as possible with 
your head on the pillow.
Body scanning lasts for 
approximately 30 seconds. 
Correct Massage Position
• If the massage lounger is reclined further than this 
angle, it will not automatically return to the correct 
massage position. 
Too High
Correct Position
Too Low
A soft tapping action begins to
determine your shoulder position. 
2. Press one of the flashing buttons (       ,       ,       ,        or      ) to select a program. 
3. Confirm the shoulder position has been correctly determined according to the 
position where the soft tapping is carried out. 
The massage will commence after the body scanning has been completed. 
• Air massage of the lower body commences simultaneously with the soft tapping. 
• Leg stretch function is also in operation. 
Automatic adjustment of the angle of the legrest may also occur. 
• The body scanning will commence when the 
program is selected. (See Page 35)
• The body height range that can be properly 
detected by the body scanning is between 
approximately 4.6 and 6.1 ft. (140 and 185 cm).• The unit will automatically recline 
to the correct massage position. 
When the shoulder position is incorrect… Adjust the position so 
that the underside of 
the massage heads is 
lightly touching the 
tops of your shoulders.Adjust the position of the massage 
heads, while the soft tapping is in 
progress, using the Roller 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 in. (1.2 cm).
The legrest adjusts to four angles so that the soles of the 
feet touch the footrest wells according to a rough estimate 
of occupant height based on the shoulder position. 
						

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4. Adjust the length of the legrest when the backs of your 
calves or knees are not resting in the legrest wells.
Pull the legrest slide lever
to adjust the length of the 
legrest. (See Page 13)
user
5. When the massage is finished the unit will automatically shut off. 
                      and        last approximately 15 minutes.  
     lasts approximately 5 minutes. 
When the unit switches off…
                    will flash, indicating that the unit is in user memory data saving mode.  
• When no data has been recorded there is no need to press any buttons. The unit will switch off after approximately 
10 seconds. 
• When the massage is ended by pressing       , the unit will not go into the data saving mode. 
• Please see pages 22 through 24 for details on how to use the user memory function. 
Press        twice to return the backrest and legrest to 
the upright position. 
Note: The backrest and legrest may stop mid-way if an occupant 
cannot be detected. 
The unit will remain in
the reclining position of the
massage when it shuts off. 
To stop mid-way through a massage, press        . 
• The massage heads will return to the retracted position. 
• The backrest and legrest will automatically return to the 
upright position. 
Note: The backrest and legrest may stop mid-way if an 
occupant cannot be detected.  
To immediately stop the massage, 
press        . 
• All operations will stop immediately. 
• The chair will remain in the exact 
position it was in when the button was 
pressed. 
						

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upper bodyintensity speedupper bodyintensity speed
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upper bodyintensity speed
lower bodyintensity
Upper body
Lower body
Strength
Levels 0(No massage)123
leg stretch
off/on
intensity
upper
body lower
body
USING THE PRE-PROGRAM AND QUICK MASSAGES – Adjusting to Your Preference
to adjust.
to toggle on/off.
• Lower body massage will stop when 
set to zero.
The display will indicate whether leg 
stretch function is turned on or off. 
(Lit areas indicate active functions. Unlit 
areas indicate inactive functions.) Leg 
Stretch
Adjusting Massage Strength
Turning Leg Stretch Function Off and On During a Program Press
Press