Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma20 Operating Instructions

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English
Confirm	that	the	main	unit	and	the	accessories	are	in	the	box.
Main	unit
Controller
Accessories
Armrests	(Right/Left)
Right/Left	indication
Small holes on the inside fabric are an 
intentional part of the functional design.
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Back	CushionPillowSole	Reflexology	Plates
This is installed on the 
sole massage section prior 
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Controller	
TrayAttachment	Screw	Cap
4	pcs.Attachment	Screws
(M6	×	16)	4	pcs.Allen	Key
(Cross-section)
1/6	in.	
(4	mm)
Lock	Switch	Key
This is...

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English	Assembly
1	Attaching	the	armrests	(On	both	the	right	and	left	sides)
1	Insert	the	armrest	into	the	
unit.
Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers.
1	 Align	the	position.
2	 Fit	in	the	grooves	and	protrusions	in	
the	front	and	back	of	the	unit	and	
armrest	simultaneously.
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Groove Armrest
Main 	

unit Protrusion
Right/Left 	

indication Groove
Protrusion
Front
Back
2	Fasten	the	armrest	with	the	attachment	screws. 	(4	positions)
How	to	tighten	the	screws
Attachment	
screw
HoleAllen	key
Tighten...

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English
2	Confirm	the	lock	switch	key	is	set	to	the	 “open”	position.
3	Confirm	the	power	switch	is	set	
to	the	 “on”	position.
4	Press		button	on	the	
controller	twice.
Press once, and then press again approx. 
1 second later. 
The backrest will rise to the upright position 
automatically.
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3	Mount	the	controller	tray	on	the	right	side
Mount it on the left side if the right side will be next to the wall or similar.
If	you	want	to	mount	the	controller	on	the	left	side
1	Press	the		button	on	the...

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4	Attaching	the	controller
1	Fasten	the	cord	to	the	groove	at	the	bottom	of	tray.2	Place	the	controller	onto	the	controller	tray.
5	Attaching	the	back	cushion
1	Attach	the	back	cushion	to	the	velcro	fasteners	on	the	unit.
Velcro	fasteners
Back	Cushion
6	Attaching	the	pillow
1	Attach	the	pillow	to	the	velcro	fasteners.
See page 29 for a guide to the position of the pillow.
Velcro	
fasteners
Pillow
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	Before	sitting	down
Check	the	following	before	using	the	unit
1	Check	the	surrounding	area
Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the vicinity of the unit.
2	Check	the	power	cord	and	the	power	plug
 See Warning No. 8 on page 1.
3	Switching	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.
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4	Check	the	unit
1	Make	sure	there	are	no	tears	or	rips	in	the...

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English2	Make	sure	there	is	no	foreign	matter	between	the	unit.
 See Caution No. 15 on page 3.
3	Make	sure	the	massage	heads	are	in	the	retracted	position.
When	the	massage	heads	are	not	in	the	
retracted	position
Press the  button twice to return the massage heads to the 
retracted position.
 See Caution No. 3 on page 2.
Leg/Sole	massage	section
4	Make	sure	the	legrest	is	in	the	fully	lowered	 position.
To	lower	the	legrest
Make sure the legrest has fully returned to the original position by pulling...

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	When	you	want	a	complete	massage
Auto	program
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1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	
power.
Flash
The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start 
within 3  

minutes after turning on the power.
2	Press	one	of	the	flashing	buttons		
(
)	to	select	the	
program.
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Characteristics	of	Auto	program	(upper	body)
SWEDISHDEEPSHIATSU
Uses mainly Swedish 
massage to gently 
invigorate and 
promote circulation.
Recommended for 
those experiencing 
fatigue and weariness.Uses mainly...

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English1	 Body	scanning	will	commence	when	the	program	is	selected.
The body scanning will properly detect height ranges between approximately 55 and 72.8 in. (140 and 185 cm).
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Sit	as	far	back	in	the	seat	as	possible	
with	your	head	on	the	pillow.
Adjust	the	pillow	height	
so	that	the	bottom	edge		
of	the

	 pillow	 is	at	 ear	 level.	
See 	
page	29.
1	NECK	(Neck)2		 SHOULDER	(Shoulder)
3	MIDDLE	(Back)4		LOWER	(Lower	back)
Correct	Massage	Position
The	unit	will	automatically	recline	to	the...

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1		Adjusting	the	intensity	of	massage	for	neck, 	
shoulder, 	back,	or	lower	back
Intensity	of	the	massage	for	current	
position	can	be	adjusted	by	turning	the	dial	
on	the	controller.
For Auto program 
Intensity Sensor will function. Movement of the 
massage head is adjusted automatically so 
the pressure of the massage head pressing 
the body stays same even if the curve or 
position of the body shifts.
Current position that is getting massaged can 
be checked on the display....

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English3		Adjusting	the	reclining	angle	and	legrest	to	massage	in	relaxing	position
To	adjust	the	reclining	angle	and	the	legrest	angle:
Adjust	by	pressing	
		button. To	adjust	the	length	of	the	legrest:Length	of	the	legrest	can	be	adjusted	by	
pulling	on	the	legrest	slide	lever	and	
pushing	with	the	soles	of	your	feet.
[Extendable length to approx. 4.7 in. (12 cm)]
See pages 28 to 29 for description on how to adjust the reclining angle, the legrest, and the pillow.
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Contents	of	the	Auto	program...