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 
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Controller TrayAttachment Screw Cap
2 pcs.Attachment Screws
(M6 × 16) 4 pcs.Allen Key
(Cross-section)
1/6 in. 
(4 mm)
Lock Switch Key
This is initially inserted in the lock switch of the 
power switch section prior to leaving the factory.
• Documents including the Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Child Safety Instructions (Yellow brochure)
How to Carry in and Assemble (Yellow brochure)
Notes for Body Scanning (Pink brochure)
Quick Start Manual
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1 Attaching the armrests (On both the right and left sides)
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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 loosely with your finger. 
(Make the screws level with the holes.)
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Tighten firmly with the allen key.
Screw may be damaged if you tighten the screw 
inserted into the hole crookedly.
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FrontBack
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Mount the attachment screw caps.1
2Attachment Screw Cap 
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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
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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 backrest will rise to the upright position 
automatically.
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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 cord-holder groove.
4 Move the controller cord under the legrest to the left 
side.
5 Fasten the controller cord at 2 points in the cord-holder 
groove.
Press down from the edge if it does not fit in easily.
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Legrest
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Cord-Holder Groove
Controller Cord
Push in
Controller Cord
Fastened to the right side The controller cord is fastened to the right side 
prior to leaving the factory.
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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
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Adjust the position of the pillow using the velcro fasteners.
See page 33 for a guide to the position of the pillow.
Velcro 
fasteners
PillowVelcro fasteners
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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
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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 
fabric.
 See Caution No. 15 on page 3.Fabric
Backrest
Pillow and 
back cushion 
						

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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 pulling 
the legrest slide lever, and then press the 
 button twice.
 See Caution No. 9 on page 2.
Legrest slide 
lever Retracted position
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Auto program
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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  
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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 kneading 
to manipulate and 
loosen muscles.
Recommended for 
those with mild 
stiffness and tension.Uses mainly shiatsu 
massage to loosen up 
deep-seated knots of 
tension.
Recommended for those 
with severe stiffness and 
tension.
See page 39 for an overview of the respective programs.
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Persons whose height is less than 55 in. (140 cm) or more than 72.8 in. (185 cm) are recommended to use the unit in the 
way described below when the massage heads do not touch their shoulders.
Height is ar ound 55

 in. (140 cm) or less Height is around 72.8 in. (185 cm) or more
Use by placing a cushion on the seat and sitting 
as far back as possible.Use by reclining the backrest and sliding your 
body downward. 
						

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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 
massage position.
Raised 
approx. 50° Reclined 
approx. 12°
If the massage lounger is reclined further than the 
massage position angle, it will not automatically return 
to the correct massage position.
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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 position.
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.
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Confirm that the shoulder position has been correctly determined according to the position of the  
soft tapping.
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 
1/2 

in. (1.2 cm).
Too low Too high
Correct position of 
the massage head 
(The point where the 
tapping action should 
be felt.)
4 Body scanning is completed when the tapping finishes.
The legrest adjusts automatically so that the soles of the feet touch 
the footrest wells according to your estimated height based on the 
shoulder position.
If the shoulder position is off drastically, turn the power off once, 
and repeat from Step 1 with shoulder firmly pressed against the 
backrest.
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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.
Intensity is displayed in 8 steps.
Intensity will not change further even if you 
keep turning the dial when the intensity is set 
to maxim um (8

 bars are displayed) or 
minimum (1 bar is displayed).
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Caution
Intensity might increase drastically when the intensity is increased in multiple 
steps. Always increase the intensity one step at a time, checking how it feels.
For safety reasons, it is designed not to increase the intensity drastically even if 
the dial is turned rapidly.
If you do not feel enough intensity even it is set to maximum, or you feel too 
much intensity even it is set to minimum: 
 
Massage heads will press on you stronger with back cushion taken off. 
Start at the first level and increase gradually as the intensity will be much greater 
without the cushion. 
 
Pressure of the massage heads will soften by placing a cloth or blanket between  the back cushion and your body.
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Massaging with stronger intensity
Pressing the  button enables to massage with a stronger intensity 
than just adjusting the intensity with the above procedure.
It will be deactivated by pressing it again. Ultra Deep Mode is a mode that is set to massage with a stronger intensity t\
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the setting of the Intensity Sensor. The display of the intensity mentioned above will not change even if this button is pressed.
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Caution
You may not feel the intensity has changed for the following reasons when it is 
increased by 1 step or “ULTRA DEEP” is pressed:
When the intensity was increased right when the operation has changed.
The feeling is different depending on the person or the position.
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