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Use your chair in a wide variety of
situations, with or without the massage
function
To use the
massage
function
2
p00-07_EP-MA73.indd 2
When not
using the
massage
function
●
You can use this unit as a normal
reclining chair.
Smart storage
Main functions
・Automatic course
・ Heat massage heads
・ Foot Heat
・Manual operation
・Air action
・Stretch action
●
Raise the comfort cushion for use.
Comfort
cushion for
extra comfort!
●
See page 50 for details on how
to massage legs or upper body
only.
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Page 30
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Page 32
Page 36
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  • Page 1 Use your chair in a wide variety of situations, with or without the massage function To use the massage function Main functions ・Automatic course Page 24 ・ Heat massage heads Page 30 ・ Foot Heat Page 30 ・Manual operation Page 32 ・Air action Page 36 ・Stretch action...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifi cations ........58-59 EP-MA73.indb 3...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Always follow these instructions This section contains instructions that you must follow to prevent personal injury or damage to property. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 4 ・ Do not damage with a sharp object. Doing so may damage the internal heater, causing fire or electric shock. Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. Wet hands prohibited EP-MA73.indb 5 2015-1-19 10:25:54...
  • Page 5 Do not fall asleep while using the unit. Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol. Do not stand, jump on, or place objects on the seat until the air is completely extracted for the air action. Doing so may cause an accident or injury. EP-MA73.indb 6 2015-1-19 10:25:55...
  • Page 6 This unit has a grounding plug. Make sure that the product is connected to a power outlet with the same configuration as the plug. Do not use an adaptor with this unit. EP-MA73.indb 7 2015-1-19 10:25:55...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Legrest rotation lock release lever ● Rotate the legrest manually while pulling the Armrest lever. ● Moves with the backrest. (Flat section ⇔ Leg & sole massage section) Hand & arm massage section ● Includes integrated air massage function. EP-MA73.indb 8 2015-1-19 10:25:57...
  • Page 8 Lock switch key tag Flat section ● For preventing children from swallowing it by accident. ● Lock switch is set to “open” and power switch is set to “on” prior to leaving the factory. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 9 2015-1-19 10:25:59...
  • Page 9 AIR MASSAGE selection Off/On buttons ▶See page 36 AUTO selection buttons ● “Shoulder” , “arm” , “lower back” , “leg/foot” BACK HEAT ( “ Heat” massage heads) Off/On button ▶See page 30 air. “Foot Heat” On/Off button ▶See page 30 EP-MA73.indb 10 2015-1-19 10:26:01...
  • Page 10 ▶See page 26 Air intensity display “Foot Heat” display ▶See page 27 Operation display ● Currently performing massage actions light up while massaging. ● Currently selected action’ s frame is flashed when manual operation is selected. EP-MA73.indb 11 2015-1-19 10:26:01...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Massage Lounger

    & arm massage screw This is initially inserted section are due to in the lock switch of the Clip the manufacturing power switch section process and are not a prior to leaving the fault. factory. EP-MA73.indb 12 2015-1-19 10:26:03...
  • Page 12 Do not hold the sole massage section when Doing so may damage the floor. moving the unit. Doing so may result in the section sliding as you move the unit, causing injuries. EP-MA73.indb 13 2015-1-19 10:26:04...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ● ❸ Allen key key and tighten the screw horizontally to the hole. ● Screw may be damaged if you tighten the screw inserted into the hole crookedly using an allen key. EP-MA73.indb 14 2015-1-19 10:26:06...
  • Page 14 Do not use an adaptor with this unit. ordinances. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 15 2015-1-19 10:26:07...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ● Fasten so the cable under Fasten so the cable under the clip will not sag too much with the backrest raised. (Because there is a chance of the cord becoming tangled with your feet, etc.) EP-MA73.indb 16 2015-1-19 10:26:08...
  • Page 16 Fasten the comfort cushion using the fasteners. the fasteners. the zipper. the zipper. ● ● See page 21 for guidelines on See page 21 for guidelines on positioning the pillow during the massage. Fasteners Fasteners Zipper Comfort cushion Pillow EP-MA73.indb 17 2015-1-19 10:26:10...

  • Page 17: Before Sitting Down

    Failure to do so may result in accident or injury. Do not insert your hands, fingers, feet or head behind the legrest. Doing so may cause injury. EP-MA73.indb 18 2015-1-19 10:26:13...
  • Page 18 Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to overheating. Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 19 2015-1-19 10:26:14...
  • Page 19 When the legrest is not fully lowered CAUTION The legrest will lower by pressing on twice. Check that the legrests do not rotate before sitting down. Failure to do so may result in accident or injury. EP-MA73.indb 20 2015-1-19 10:26:16...
  • Page 20 Push with the soles of your feet to slide the sole massage section out. Lift your soles slightly and the sole massage section returns. Adjust the controller stand. Horizontal orientation can be adjusted. Left and right EP-MA73.indb 21 2015-1-19 10:26:18...

  • Page 21: Simple Use

    ● You can select multiple body parts. ● Stretch Action For details, see pages 36 to 40. Select the body part and press the button. ● You can select multiple body parts. EP-MA73.indb 22 2015-1-19 10:26:20...
  • Page 22 To adjust the intensity ● Press the buttons to adjust the intensity for each of the air and back. Press ● See page 41 for description on how to adjust the reclining angle and the legrest. EP-MA73.indb 23 2015-1-19 10:26:22...

  • Page 23: When You Want A Complete Massage

    ● the pillow is at ear level. If the massage lounger is reclined further than the correct massage position See page 21. angle, it will not automatically recline to the correct massage position. EP-MA73.indb 24 2015-1-19 10:26:24...
  • Page 24 ● ❶ If the shoulder position is off drastically, turn the power off once, and repeat from step with shoulder firmly pressed against the backrest. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 25 2015-1-19 10:26:25...
  • Page 25 ● When the intensity was increased right when the operation has changed. ● The feeling is different depending on the person or the position. EP-MA73.indb 26 2015-1-19 10:26:27...
  • Page 26 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, see page 50. Items that have this mark can be registered and used with your favorite settings. Memory Memory (See page 28.) EP-MA73.indb 27 2015-1-19 10:26:29...

  • Page 27: Automatic ・Turning Air Massage Or Stretch On/Off Course ● To Register Your Preferences

    ■ If you do not want to delete the setting already registered Press other USER button. Press. EP-MA73.indb 28 2015-1-19 10:26:31...
  • Page 28 (about flashes (about button you want to button you want to button changes to 10 seconds). delete. flashing. Press. Delete is completed Press and hold for Press. more than 3 seconds. once the flashing stops. EP-MA73.indb 29 2015-1-19 10:26:33...

  • Page 29: About The Heat Massage Heads/ Foot Heat

    Lit: “High” On Lit (On) Off: “Foot Heat” Off ● Button also turns off. ● Sense of warmth differs depending on Lit: “Low” On your body shape, the massage body part, massage action, clothing, and room temperature. EP-MA73.indb 30 2015-1-19 10:26:34...
  • Page 30 You can also place a blanket over your knees and lower legs to feel even warmer. Shiatsu points “Heat” heater section ● ◦ H eat function cannot be used alone. EP-MA73.indb 31 2015-1-19 10:26:38...

  • Page 31: Manual Action, Such As Kneading On The Neck Or Tapping On The Shoulder

    ● ◦ A ction can also be selected by repeatedly pressing the area selected in step ❷. ● ◦ is selected, “ROLL” or a W hen combination of “ROLL” and another action can be selected. EP-MA73.indb 32 2015-1-19 10:26:39...
  • Page 32 ② Select ③ Start the tapping action by pressing ・Body scanning will not be performed. ・ To change the action, select with steps ❷ ❹ – on the previous page. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 33 2015-1-19 10:26:39...
  • Page 33 When you keep on pressing the button up or down, the position will move continuously until you release the button. Caution The stretch action will not be performed simultaneously. The manual operation is cleared when any STRETCH button is pressed. EP-MA73.indb 34 2015-1-19 10:26:41...
  • Page 34 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. EP-MA73.indb 35 2015-1-19 10:26:41...

  • Page 35: To Perform Air Massage For Shoulder / Hand/Arm / Lower Back

    See page 30 for details. (only for stretch) Turning “Foot Heat” On and Off Adjust by pressing Press to turn this on and off. ● ● Intensity is displayed in 3 levels. See page 30 for details. EP-MA73.indb 36 2015-1-19 10:26:43...
  • Page 36 Remove hard objects such as false fingernails, massage wristwatches or rings when massaging hands section flat. or arms. Failure to do so may result in injury. Sole massage section ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 37 2015-1-19 10:26:46...
  • Page 37 Strong <Right hand: > Gentle <Left hand: > Alternates Gentle <Right hand: > Strong <Left hand: > Adjust the position according to arm length. Long arms Ultra knead on Short arms palms EP-MA73.indb 38 2015-1-19 10:26:47...
  • Page 38 The left massaged. and right airbags inflate alternately. : Calves will be compressed by pressing against from both sides. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 39 2015-1-19 10:26:49...
  • Page 39 ● Sole massage section might hit the floor etc. when the LEG stretch is performed with the sole massage section having been slid out to extend. EP-MA73.indb 40 2015-1-19 10:26:50...

  • Page 40: When You Want To Adjust The Reclining Angle And/Or Legrest

    ●Armrest will move in accordance with the reclining of the backrest. Approx. 120° Approx. 85° Approx. 95° Approx. 5° Approx. 170° Approx. 15° ● Do not raise or lower the backrest and/or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than adjusting to your preferred positions. EP-MA73.indb 41 2015-1-19 10:26:50...

  • Page 41: After Completing The Massage

    Failure to do so may result in an accident or the When unplugging the power plug, hold the plug child accidentally swallowing the key. directly and do not pull on the power cord. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or short circuit. EP-MA73.indb 42 2015-1-19 10:26:52...
  • Page 42 (The backrest will move after Lift your soles slightly and the the massage heads retract.) sole massage section returns. If you experience any problems Press ●All operations will stop immediately. ●Get off the unit carefully not to fall. EP-MA73.indb 43 2015-1-19 10:26:54...

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out. ● water Make sure to wring tightly before wiping the controller. Allow the unit to dry naturally. EP-MA73.indb 44 2015-1-19 10:26:56...
  • Page 44 Remove excess water by pressing gently. fabric. ● Be sure to use a net. Caution ● ・Never wring, as this damages the fabric and Perform soft washing and do not use a tumble dryer. breaks the fibers. EP-MA73.indb 45 2015-1-19 10:26:58...

  • Page 45: Moving The Unit

    Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the floor completely. If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position. EP-MA73.indb 46 2015-1-19 10:26:58...
  • Page 46 It is easier to move with the armrest removed. Remove the air plugs. (See step 3 on page 15.) Remove the attachment screws. ❸ (See step 2- on page 14.) Slide the armrest forward and pull up with both hands. EP-MA73.indb 47 2015-1-19 10:26:59...

  • Page 47: About The Automatic Course/Action/Voice Guidance Function

    Finishing touches* knead knead back back knead knead ▶Continued on the next page This course lets you experience the ultra knead operation on the upper body, and air ultra knead operation on the soles and palms. EP-MA73.indb 48 2015-1-19 10:27:01...
  • Page 48 This can be used with the volume registered The single beep (when a button is pressed) and the triple beep Memory Memory (when the adjustable setting limit is reached) will always be audible. during the automatic course.▶See page 28. EP-MA73.indb 49 2015-1-19 10:27:04...
  • Page 49 (See pages 4-5.) Massaging only the legs Use the leg & sole massage section with the comfort cushion on the backrest. (For details on opening the leg & sole massage section, see page 18.) EP-MA73.indb 50 2015-1-19 10:27:05...
  • Page 50 Can people shorter than 140 cm or is touching the pillow (backrest). taller than 185 cm still use it? Yes. The following methods are recommended, as the correct shoulder position may not be found during body scanning. ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 51 2015-1-19 10:27:07...
  • Page 51 It is not a malfunction. The height (intensity) on the left differs from that on the right in these massages. This is not a malfunction. EP-MA73.indb 52 2015-1-19 10:27:07...
  • Page 52 16-minute timer. Controller holder ◦ I f is pressed to end the massage, all operations immediately stop and the angle does not automatically change. Controller holder fixing screw ▶Continued on the next page EP-MA73.indb 53 2015-1-19 10:27:08...
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  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    The backrest does not If the unit is stopped by automatic shut-off or by pressing , it will not return automatically. return to the upright (To return from the reclined position to the original position, press twice.) position. EP-MA73.indb 55 2015-1-19 10:27:09...

  • Page 55: Sounds And Sensations Of The Unit

    ・ The power supply is interrupted when the power cord is moved. ・ Burning smells or abnormal sounds occurring during operation. ・ The unit becomes deformed or unusually hot. → Contact an authorized service center immediately for inspection/repairs. EP-MA73.indb 56 2015-1-19 10:27:10...

  • Page 56: Error Display

    Please contact an authorized service center. (See the warranty card for the contact number.) Service and maintenance will be carried out smoother if the error number is communicated when contacting. EP-MA73.indb 57 2015-1-19 10:27:11...

  • Page 57: Specifi Cations

    Approx. 100 kg Weight in box Approx. 120 kg Maximum user weight GB4706.1 Applicable standard GB4706.10 For those who weighing 100 kg or more, the product operations may make more noise and the fabric cover may wear faster. EP-MA73.indb 58 2015-1-19 10:27:11...
  • Page 58 Height (With pillow attached) Approx. 66 cm Amount of recline of leg section Approx. 11 cm Length (with legrest folded down) Approx. 153 cm Length (with legrest extended) Approx. 173 cm Maximum length Approx. 202 cm EP-MA73.indb 59 2015-1-19 10:27:12...

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