Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma70 Operating Instructions

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English
Using the wheels to move the unit
Move the unit by holding onto the side of the legrest and using the wheels. 
Roll the unit slowly
Place the controller and 
power cord on the seat.
The fl  oor may get damaged, so it is recommended 
to place a mat etc. on the fl  oor.
Wheels
Lift it no higher than 
waist height Hold onto the sides. 
Hold onto the sides of the legrest.  Do not hold onto the front side. 
The sole massage section might 
slide, and injuries may occur. 
To put the unit down on the fl
 oor
•  Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step.
•  Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the fl oor completely.  If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.
How to remove the armrest
It is easier to move the unit with the armrest removed.
1  Remove the air plugs.
(See Step 3 on page 14.)
2  Remove the attachment screws.
(See Step 2-3 on page 13.)
3  Slide the armrest toward the rear, then pull it up holding on to it with both hands.  
						

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EnglishAbout the Automatic programs/About the massage 
techniques/About the voice guidance function
About the Automatic programs (* Time spent on “Finishing Touches” diff  ers depending on your height and intensity setting.)
Refresh program
1) Tap/Swedish 
on neck/
shoulders 2) Tap/knead 
on 
lower back 
Pelvis stretch 3) 
Tap/knead on neck/
lower back 
Shoulder blade stretch4) Tap/knead on 
middle back/
lower back 5) Leg stretch 6) Tap/Swedish 
on neck/
shoulders7) Finishing 
Touches*
Deep program
1) Ultra knead/
knead on neck/
shoulders 2) Knead/roll on 
lower back
3) Leg stretch 
Pelvis stretch4) Ultra knead/
knead on neck/
shoulders 5) Shoulder 
blade stretch
6) Knead/roll on 
middle back/
lower back 7) Finishing 
Touches*
Shiatsu program
1) Shiatsu/ultra 
knead on neck/
shoulders 2) Shiatsu/knead 
on lower back
3) 
Shiatsu/roll on middle 
back 
Shoulder blade stretch 4) Shiatsu/ultra 
knead on neck/
shoulders  5) Shiatsu/knead on 
middle back/lower 
back 6) Pelvis stretch 
Leg stretch  7) Finishing 
Touches*
Hip program
1) Pelvis stretch 3 
times 
Entire back roll  2) Leg stretch  3) Shoulder blade 
stretch 
Entire back roll 4) Pelvis stretch 2 
times 
Entire back roll 5) Leg stretch 
Entire back roll
6) Pelvis stretch 
Entire back roll 7) Finishing 
Touches
*
Neck/shoulder program
1) Shiatsu/knead 
on neck/
shoulders 2) 
Roll on middle back 
Shoulder blade stretch 3) Shiatsu/knead 
on neck/
shoulders  4) Roll on middle 
back
5) Shiatsu/knead 
on neck/
shoulders6) Finishing 
Touches*
Lower back program
1) Knead/roll on 
middle back/
lower back  2) Knead/roll on 
middle back/
lower back 3) Pelvis stretch 
Leg stretch
4) Knead/roll on 
middle back/
lower back 5) Knead/roll on 
middle back/
lower back 6) Finishing 
Touches* 
						

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English
About the massage techniques (The fi gures are images of the respective operations.)
ULTRA KNEADSHIATSUKNEADSWEDISH
Fast kneading in small circles. Strong pointed massage. Deep kneading action. Softer planar massage action.
ROLLTA PFULL BACK ROLL •  The respective techniques are suitable for specifi c body 
parts.
Actions of Shiatsu for the 
“NECK” are diff  erent from of 
the actions for the 
“SHOULDER”.
Regional roll & stretch massage. Tapping massage.
Stretching massage along the 
backbone.
About the voice guidance function 
This is a function which briefl y explains the operation procedures and contents of the actions (in English).
When ready, select one of the Auto programs 
from the fl  ashing buttons.
This is a program for those who prefer an 
intense Shiatsu-type massage from above the 
shoulders.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume (only in English)
Press the  button to shift the volume level by one up/down. 
Display
Volume
“Off ” “Soft” “Medium” 
Default Setting “Loud”
The single beep (when a button is pressed) and 
the triple beep (when the adjustable setting limit 
is reached) will always be audible. 
This can be used with the volume saved during the Automatic program. (See page 24.) 
						

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English Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause and Remedy
Motor Noises
•  It sounds and feels like the massage heads are straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth.
•  There is operational noise of kneading or tapping actions.
•  There is a creaking noise when the massage heads are in operation.
•  There is a rattling sound when the massage heads move up or down.
•  The belt can be heard rotating.
•  The motor groans when it comes under load.
•  There is a strange sound when the massage heads move in and out.
•  There is a noise when I sit down.
•  There is a noise when the comfort cushion moves over the armrest when the seat is reclining.
•  There is a rubbing sound produced by the massage heads rubbing on the seat fabric.
•  There is a noise of discharging air.
•  There is operational noise when applying air pressure.
•  The legrest rattles.
•  There is a humming sound from the pump.
•  There is operational noise of valves under the seat.
•  There is an unstable sound when air escapes during the leg stretch.
These sounds are perfectly normal and will not have any eff  ect on the operation of the unit.
The massage heads stop during operation.
(All the displays and buttons on the controller will fl  ash and then turn off  .)
If excessive force is applied to the massage heads during operation, in the interests of safety the massage heads may stop moving. 
If all markings and buttons on the controller start to fl ash, which is extremely unusual, turn off   the power switch, wait for 
approximately 10 seconds and then turn the power switch on again.
If the massage heads stop again, position yourself so that your back is not completely in contact with the backrest. [Caution should 
be exercised particularly when used by persons weighing 221 lbs (100 kg) or more.]
It is not possible to recline the unit.
The legrest cannot be raised or lowered.
(All the displays and buttons on the controller will fl  ash and then turn off  .)
If the unit encounters an obstacle or if excessive force is exerted on it during operation, in the interests of safety the unit will come 
to a stop.
When all displays and buttons are fl ashing and the backrest or the legrest has stopped, turn off   the power of the unit once, turn 
“on” the power again after approximately 10 seconds, and then operate the unit.
The massage heads do not come up to the shoulder or neck.
If your head does not contact with the pillow or your back does not contact with the backrest, the shoulder position may be 
detected as lower than the actual position during the body scanning. Sit on the seat in the deepest position and put your head on 
the pillow, and then repeat the operations again from the start.  (See page 21.)
The height of the left and right massage heads is diff  erent.
An alternating tapping method is employed, which means that this phenomenon will naturally occur. There is nothing wrong with 
the unit. 
						

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English
Problem
Cause and Remedy
“Heat” massage heads do not get warm.  
•  button is set to Off  .
•  Sense of warmth from the massage heads will diff  er depending on your body shape, massage area, massage action, clothing, and  ambient temperature.
The “Heat” massage heads do not cool down even after the “Heat” massage heads setting is turned off  . 
•  Because of the structure of the heater, the “Heat” massage heads will feel warm for a while after heating due to the residual heat.
•  The temperature you feel may rise when you massage the same area for a long time even if the “Heat” massage heads setting is 
set to Off  .
Reclining does not take place even though a massage is started in pre-programs.
(The backrest does not automatically recline.)
Automatic reclining will not activate when the backrest is reclined to fl at position more than a massage position and legrest is in 
upper position.
The backrest does not return to the upright position.
If the unit is stopped by automatic shut-off   or by pressing the  button, it will not return automatically to the upright position.
(To return from the reclined position to the original position, press the 
 button twice.)
The unit will not operate at all.
•  Upper body (neck to lower back) massage
•  Lower body massage
•  Arm massage
•  The power cord has been disconnected.  (See page 18.)
•  The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
•  An Automatic program button or Manual Operation button hasn’t been pressed after pressing 
.
It is not possible to massage hands and arms.
The air plug on the armrest is disconnected.  (See page 14.)
Sometimes the power won’t turn on when 
 is pressed again when a massage has fi  nished.
Approximately 5 seconds are required for program termination after a massage fi nishes. Wait at least 5 seconds once all movement 
has stopped before pressing 
.
The unit has been damaged. 
Stop using the unit immediately.
The power cord or power plug is abnormally hot. 
Stop using the unit immediately.
 See Caution No. 5 and No.13 on page 4. 
						

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English Error display
Contents of the error will be displayed in the remaining time display area when an 
error occurs during the operation.
Time Remaining 
Display
  
•  For the error “U10” and  will fl ash alternately.
Error displayContents
For safety reasons, operation will terminate automatically when it cannot detect if 
someone is seated. If this error occurs even if you are seated, press the 
 button, 
sit back all the way to the backrest, and operate from the start again.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with internal communication.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with the massage mechanism.
Operation except for the massage mechanism is terminated because there is a 
problem with the reclining mechanism or the raise/lowering mechanism of the 
legrest.
*  Please contact an authorized service centre. Service and maintenance will be smoother if the error number is communicated when contacting. 
						

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Français
Problème
Cause et solution
 Les têtes de massage « Heat » ne se réchauff  ent pas. 
•  Le bouton  est désactivé.
•  La sensation de chaleur provenant des têtes de massage varie en fonction de la forme du corps, de la zone de massage, de  l’action du massage, des vêtements et de la température ambiante.
Les têtes de massage « Heat » ne refroidissent pas même une fois que le paramètre des têtes de massage « Heat » est désactivé. 
•  En raison de la structure du dispositif de chauff  age, les têtes de massage « Heat » resteront chaudes pendant un moment après le  chauff  age grâce à la chaleur résiduelle.
•  La température ressentie peut augmenter lorsque vous massez la même zone pendant longtemps même si le paramètre des  têtes de massage « Heat » est désactivé.
Le siège ne s’incline pas, même lorsqu’une séance de massage est démarrée dans un des pré-programmes automatiques.
(Le dossier ne s’incline pas automatiquement.)
L’inclinaison automatique n’est pas activée quand le dossier est incliné en position allongée au-delà de la position de massage et 
que le repose-jambes est en position relevée.
Le dossier ne retourne pas à la position verticale.
En cas d’arrêt automatique ou commandé par le bouton , le retour à la position verticale ne se fait pas automatiquement.
(Pour passer d’une position inclinée à la position originale, appuyez deux fois sur le bouton
.)
L’appareil ne fonctionne pas du tout.
•  Massage de la partie supérieure du corps (de la nuque à la partie inférieure du dos)
•  Massage de la partie inférieure du corps
•  Massage des bras
•  Le cordon d’alimentation est débranché.  (Voir page F18)
•  L’interrupteur d’alimentation de l’appareil n’est pas enclenché.
•  Un bouton du programme automatique ou un bouton du fonctionnement manuel n’a pas été pressé après avoir appuyé sur 
.
Il n’est pas possible de masser les mains et les bras.
Le bouchon d’air de l’accoudoir est déconnecté.  (Voir page F14.)
Parfois, l’alimentation ne se met pas en marche lorsque le bouton 
 est de nouveau pressé lorsqu’un massage est terminé.
Il faut environ 5 secondes pour terminer un programme après la fi n d’un massage. Attendez au moins 5 secondes après que tous 
les mouvements se sont arrêtés avant d’appuyer sur le bouton 
.
L’appareil a été endommagé. 
Arrêtez immédiatement d’utiliser l’appareil.
Le cordon d’alimentation ou la fi  che d’alimentation sont anormalement chauds. 
Arrêtez immédiatement d’utiliser l’appareil.
 Voir les précautions No 5 et No 13 à la page F4. 
						

							P9310MA70201
Issued date: 2011-03-01
  Printed in Japan
  Impreso en Japón
No. 1 EN, SP, FR  Imprimé au Japon
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