Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma51 Operating Instructions

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Confirm that the main unit and the accessories are in the box.
Main unit
Controller
Accessories
Armrests (Right/Left)
Right/Left 
indicationAir plug
Small holes on the inside fabric are an intentional 
part of the functional design.
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Pillow and back cushionSole Reflexology Plates
These are installed on the sole 
massage sections prior to leaving 
the factory.•
Controller TrayAttachment Screw Cap
2 pcs.Attachment Screws
(M6 × 16) 4 pcs.Allen Key
(Cross-section)
1/6 in. 
(4 mm)
Lock Switch Key...

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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
FrontBack

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

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2 Connecting the air plugs (On both the right and left sides)
Insert the air plugs into the unit.
Push on the air 
plugs until you hear 
it click into place.Air plug
Front
3 Raising the backrest to the upright position
1 
Insert the power plug into the 
power outlet.
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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...

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4 Mount the controller tray on the right side or the left side
Mount it on the left side if the right side will be next to the wall or similar.
Securely push the controller tray into the unit.

If you want to mount the controller on the left side
1 Press the  button on the controller to turn on 
the power.
2  Press  button on the controller 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 controller cord from the...

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5 Attaching the controller
1 Fasten the cord to the groove at the bottom 
of tray.
Fasten the cord to the groove so it will not sag.
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2  Place the controller onto the 
controller tray.
6 Attaching the pillow and the back cushion
1 Attach the pillow and back cushion with the zipper to the unit.
Pillow and 
back cushion Zipper
7 Adjust the position of the pillow
1 
Adjust the position of the pillow using the velcro fasteners.
See page 33 for a guide to the position of the pillow.
Velcro...

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English 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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2 Make sure there is no foreign matter between the unit.
 See Caution No. 17 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...

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English When you want a complete massage
Auto program
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2
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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1 Body scanning will start 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 33.
1 NECK (Neck)2  SHOULDER (Shoulder)
3 MIDDLE (Back)4  LOWER (Lower back)
Correct Massage Position
The unit will automatically recline to the correct...

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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....