Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep3513 Operating Instructions

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roll
intensity intensity intensityspeedposition
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body lower
body hands/
arms
lower back
lower body
back
neck/shoulderhands/arms
vibration
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lower body hands /armsintensity intensity
self program
ottoman reclining
quick stretchself program
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shiatsu deep swedish
time
pre-programs
upper bodyintensity speed
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2
• When you feel a light tapping sensation on your shoulders, always check the shoulder position and when necessary adjust 
it manually. (See Page 16)
USING MANUAL OPERATION (Upper Body)
Manual Operation for Massage of the Upper Body 
1. Press        to turn on the power. 
2. Select your massage action of preference. 
Selection of Massage Actions
• The LED above the selected massage will light up.
• The icon of the button pressed will light up on the display. 
• Massage actions are combinable. (Massage actions indicated by the           area in chart below cannot be 
combined with one another.)
Back Vibration OFF/ON button
Massage Strength buttonLateral Movement button
Massage Speed
Adjustment buttonRoller Position
button
Recommended for focused massage using preferred actions on specific parts of the body. 
Please open the controller cover to use in manual operation. 
roll
full regional
Body scanning will commence when            is selected. 
Pressed One TimeShiatsu
Shiatsu A
Shiatsu BKneading Swedish
Swedish A
Swedish BCompressionCompression A
Compression B
Tapping
Tap A
Tap BRolling
Full
Regional
Pressed Two Times
Pressed Three Times• An action combined with another can be toggled off by pressing its button.
• An action being used alone can be toggled back on by pressing its button once.
Knead A
Knead B
shiatsuABkneadABswedishABcompressionABtapABroll
full regional 
						

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intensity
speed
position
lateral
vibration
3. Adjust massage position and strength.
(These adjustments cannot be made with the controller cover closed.) 
4. When the massage is finished the unit will automatically shut off. 
(The massage will finish approximately 15 minutes after it starts.)
• The massage heads will retract and then stop.
Adjusting Massage Position
Press                     .
Press                   .
Press                 .• The approximate position of the massage will be shown on the Massage Area Display.
• If you hold the up or down button down the massage heads will continue to move until you release 
the button.
• In some places the strength of the massage will be automatically reduced. (See Page 33)
• In some cases the massage position will not immediately change even though the Roller Position 
button is pressed.
Adjusting Massage Strength
Press         .
Press         .• The strength of the massage is shown on the Upper Body Massage Action Display in five stages.
• In some cases the degree to which the strength of the massage can be adjusted will depend on 
the area being massaged. (See Page 31)
• In some cases the massage strength will not immediately change even though the Massage 
Strength button is pressed.
• The strength of the back vibration function is not adjustable. 
Adjusting Massage Speed
• The speed of the massage is shown on the Upper Body Massage Display in five stages.
• The speed of the back vibration function is not adjustable.
Adjusting Lateral Movement
• Press this button to increase the width of the massage in the location the massage 
heads were in when you pressed the button.
•          will be shown on the display.
• In some places the strength of the massage will be automatically reduced. 
(See Page 33)
• Back vibration cannot be combined. 
• Press the button again to revert to normal massage action.
Combining with the Back Vibration
The display will indicate whether the back 
vibration function is turned on or off. 
(Lit areas indicate active functions. Unlit 
areas indicate inactive functions.) 
(Press again to turn off.)Back 
Vibration 
						

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intensity intensity
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body hands/
arms
vibration leg stretch
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Press               .
Combining with the Leg Stretch Function
(Press again to turn off.)
leg stretch
2
Pressed One Time
Knead A + Knead B
Control
 Display
Raised 
approximately 55°. Pressed Two Times
Knead APressed Three Times
Knead B
kneadABkneadABkneadAB
3. Adjust to your preferred level of strength. 
4. When the massage is finished the unit will automatically shut off. 
(The massage will finish approximately 15 minutes after it starts.)
• It will take a number of seconds for the air to be completely released. (After pressing        you will hear air 
being released.)
• Press        if you want to stop the massage during a program. Press        if you want to stop the massage 
immediately. (See Page 18)
USING MANUAL OPERATION (Lower Body)
Manual Operation for Massage of the Lower Body 
1. Press        to turn on the power. 
2. Select your massage action of preference. 
• The selected massage action may be changed to another 
part way through the massage. If this is done the massage 
will start again once the air has been released.
• Only the legrest will automatically 
rise to the correct massage 
position.
Leg Stretch OFF/ON buttonMassage Strength button
intensity
Press           .
• The strength of the massage is shown on the Lower Body Massage Display in five stages.
• The massage strength can be adjusted until a beep-beep-beep sound is heard.
• The strength of the leg stretch and back vibration functions is not adjustable. 
Leg 
StretchThe display will indicate whether the leg stretch 
function is turned on or off. 
(Lit areas indicate active functions. Unlit areas 
indicate inactive functions.)  
						

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knead kneadAB AB
intensity intensity
lower
body hands/
arms
vibration leg stretch
Uses a two-stage shiatsu action from above. 
Recommended for those with severe shoulder stiffness. 
Uses a three-stage shiatsu action that gradually 
increases in strength. Recommended for those with 
severe lower-back stiffness.
Kneads from the outside to the center of the back. 
Recommended for massage of the area between the 
neck and shoulder blades.
Kneads from the center to the outside of the back. 
Recommended for massage of the lower back.
Uses a gentle upward rubbing action. 
Recommended for those with tired backs.
Uses a gentle downward rubbing action. 
Recommended for those with tired shoulders.
Stretches muscles using an upward pressing action. 
Recommended for moderate stretching of the back.
Stretches muscles using an outward pressing action. 
Recommended for moderate stretching of the area 
between the shoulder blades.Uses a strong tapping action. Recommended for 
thorough loosening of muscle stiffness. 
Uses a gentle tapping action. Recommended for 
pleasant loosening of muscle stiffness. 
Stretches out muscles along the spine. 
Recommended for stretching the entire length of the 
spine from the lower back to the neck. 
Stretches out localized areas along the spine. 
Recommended for focused stretching on a portion 
of the muscles along the spine. 
Shiatsu A
Shiatsu BTap A
Tap B
Full Roll
Regional 
Roll Knead A
Knead B
Swedish A
Swedish B
Compres-
sion A
Compres-
sion B
2
Pressed One Time
Knead A + Knead B
Control
 DisplayPressed Two Times
Knead APressed Three Times 
Knead B
kneadABkneadABkneadAB
3. Adjust to your preferred level of strength. 
4. When the massage is finished the unit will automatically shut off. 
(The massage will finish approximately 15 minutes after it starts.)
• It will take a number of seconds for the air to be completely released. (After pressing        you will hear air 
being released.)
• Press        if you want to stop the massage during a program. Press        if you want to stop the massage 
immediately. (See Page 18)
USING MANUAL OPERATION (Hands/Arms)
Manual Operation for Massage of the Hands/Arms 
1. Press        to turn on the power. 
2. Select your massage action of preference. 
• The selected massage action may be changed to another 
part way through the massage. If this is done the massage 
will start again once the air has been released.
Massage Strength button
intensity
Press           .
• The strength of the massage is shown on the Hand/Arm Massage Display in five stages.
• The massage strength can be adjusted until a beep-beep-beep sound is heard.
Vibrates intermittently at a high rate of oscillation. 
Recommended in combination with Full Roll for 
relaxation of the entire body.  Back 
Vibrationvibration
Upper Body Massage Actions 
						

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Compression A
Up to strength level 3 Up to strength level 2
Up to strength level 5 Up to strength level 4
Up to strength level 5Adjustable past 
strength level 5. 
(Display shows level 5 
even when adjusted 
past that point.)  
Up to strength level 3 These areas not massaged. Shiatsu A, Shiatsu B, 
Knead A, Knead B, 
Compression B  
Swedish A, Swedish B, 
Tap A, Tap B, Back Vibration  
Full Roll, Regional Roll
Area (A) Area (B) Area (C)Area (A)
Area (B)
Area (C)
USING MANUAL OPERATION
Additional Information
How to Get the Most Out of Your Massage Lounger
(1) Start with a rolling massage only to allow your body to get used to the massage lounger. 
(2) Next use a kneading or tapping massage in areas surrounding stiff muscles.
(3) Finish with a rolling massage to stretch your spine again.
About Massage Strength Adjustments
• For the purposes of safety, limits have been set on the maximum degree to 
which the massage heads can protrude into the back during an upper body 
massage. For this reason, the levels to which massage strength can be 
adjusted are dependent on the area of the back being massaged and the type 
of massage action being used.  
• When massage actions are combined, massage strength is adjustable to the 
level of the selected massage action with the lowest strength level.  
• When combined with lateral movement, Compression A is adjustable to strength 
level 2 and other massage actions are adjustable up to strength level 3.  
Rolling Massage
• When a massage is being carried out over a wide area, if Roll is selected, then 
the width of the massage will automatically be reduced before the Roll massage 
begins.
Upper Body Massage Adjustment
• The scope of the massage heads depending on 
the type of massage selected is shown below.
(1) After the seat, thighs and the whole of the legs 
have been grasped by the airbags, they are 
given a light stretch as the legrest lowers 
approximately 10 degrees. (2) The legrest rises to its starting 
position, after which it lowers 
again, but this time 
approximately 20 degrees 
for a deep stretch.  (3) The legrest returns to 
its original angle.
Points where rolling massage 
can be carried out up and 
down the back.
Approx. 6 (15cm)Approx. 2 (5cm)
Approx. 6 (15cm)
Approx. 2 (5cm)Approx. 8 (21cm) Approx. 8 (21cm)
Approx. 30 (76cm)
Approx. 2 (5cm)
Rolling 
MassageOther 
Massage
About the Leg Stretch Action
• After applying pressure to the sides and backs of 
the legs, pressure is applied to relax muscles 
using a rhythmic action that moves in order of the 
calves, the thighs and the seat. 
• This kind of massage is ideal after exercising 
when your muscles feel tired.• After applying pressure to the sides and 
backs of the legs, pressure is applied to the 
calves and they are slowly squeezed from the 
bottom up.
• This kind of massage is ideal for preventing 
swelling in the lower body.
Massage Actions (Lower Body)
• After the hands have been grasped, the muscles 
in the forearms are relaxed in a rhythmic manner.
• This kind of massage is ideal after exercising 
when your muscles feel tired.• The area from the hands to forearms is slowly 
and thoroughly squeezed.
• This kind of massage is ideal when your arms 
feel heavy due to poor circulation.
Massage Actions (Hands/Arms)
Lowered approximately 10°Lowered 
approximately 20° 
						

							Raise legs slightly and 
legrest returns.
Legrest Slide 
Lever
Pull back. 
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Power Switch
Check
that nothing
is under the
legrest.
If no one is sitting in it, 
the chair will stop part 
way.  lower body hands /armsintensity intensity
self programottoman recliningquick stretchself programusershiatsu deep swedish
time
pre-programs
upper bodyintensity speedvoice
off/ontime remaining
open openself program time input
manual controlsintensity focusupper
body lower
body hands /
armsvibration
off / onleg stretch
off/onneck / back
roller position
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2
1. Check that nothing is under the 
legrest and that air is being released.
AFTER COMPLETING THE MASSAGE
Return the Seat to the Original Position
Disconnect the Power
2. Always return the legrest to its original 
length if it has been slid out. 
3. Press        twice to return the chair 
to the upright position.
4. If the pillow or back cushion has been 
flipped back or the control panel has 
been removed from its stand, return 
them to their original positions. 
1. Slide the power switch to the 
“off” position.
2. Turn the lock switch key to the 
“lock” position. 
* Remove key and store out of reach of 
children.
3. Unplug the power cord. 
						

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CAUTION
• Always unplug the unit before cleaning it. Never touch a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to electrocution or burns.
CAUTION
• Do not move the unit while someone is seated on it. Do not place objects on or sit, climb, or stand on 
the legrest.
• When moving the unit using the wheels, remove all obstacles from around it, make sure the backrest is 
in the upright position, lift it no higher than waist height (no higher than 31 in. (80 cm)) and roll it slowly.
Failure to do so may cause the unit to tip over, which may lead to damage or injury.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth. (Do NOT 
use cloths containing any kind of chemical, etc.)
• If the synthetic leather is particularly dirty, soak a soft 
cloth in water or a 3~5% solution of mild detergent, 
wring it out thoroughly and tap the surface with it. 
Next, rinse the cloth in water, wring it out 
thoroughly and then wipe any remaining detergent 
from the surface, wipe the surfaces with a soft dry 
cloth and allow them to dry naturally.
(Do NOT use a hair dryer to try to dry the surfaces 
more quickly.)
• Do not allow these areas to come in contact with 
plastic for extended periods of time as this may 
lead to discoloration.
Areas Covered with Synthetic Leather
Lifting the UnitUsing the Wheels to Move the Unit
Pipe and Plastic Areas
Moving the Unit
(1) Wipe the unit with a cloth that has 
been soaked in a mild detergent and 
then thoroughly wrung out.
(2) Next wipe the unit with a cloth that 
has been moistened with just water 
and thoroughly wrung out.
* Make sure you thoroughly wring out 
the cloth first when cleaning the 
control panel.
(3) Allow the unit to dry naturally.
• Please do NOT use thinners, benzine 
or alcohol.
Seat Fabric
(1) Wipe the seat fabric with a cloth that 
has been soaked in a mild detergent 
and then thoroughly wrung out.
(2) Use a mild detergent and brush on 
areas where the seat fabric has 
become particularly soiled. Be careful 
not to brush the fabric too much as 
you may damage it.
(3) Next wipe the fabric with a cloth that 
has been moistened with just water 
and thoroughly wrung out.
(4) Allow the fabric to dry naturally.
• Move the chair by having one person hold onto the rubber 
section on the underside of the legrest and another person 
use the handle on the back of the backrest. 
* Please hold the handle and legrest securely to avoid dropping 
the unit as it may damage your floor.• Move the chair by holding onto the rubber section on the 
underside of the legrest and using the wheels.  
(It is easier to move the unit when the massage heads are 
positioned at the top of the backrest.)  
* Place a mat on the floor and gently roll the unit over it to avoid 
damaging the floor.
Mat Mat WheelsPlace your fingers in the groove. Make sure the legrest is 
retracted to the minimum length.Make sure the legrest is 
retracted to the minimum length. Place the control 
panel on the seat.
Place the control 
panel on the seat.
Hold onto the rubber section on 
the underside of the legrest.  
Do not hold onto the fabric.Hold onto the rubber section 
on the underside of the legrest. 
Do not hold onto the fabric. Roll the unit 
slowly.
Rubber Section  Handle  
Rubber Section
Water
Mild Detergent
Mild Detergent
Water
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(1)
(4) Soft Tapping(2)
(3)
ABOUT THE BODY SCANNING FUNCTION
Body Scanning
(1) As the electronic tone that accompanies the body search function sounds, 
the massage heads will rise up the back until they reach the area behind 
the neck.
(2) The massage heads will tilt forward so that they are positioned over the 
shoulders. (If the shoulder position is incorrect the massage heads will 
rise again and then repeat the shoulder alignment movement.)  
(3) The massage heads will descend to the level of the shoulders. 
(4) A soft tapping massage is performed at the level of the shoulders, which 
lasts for approximately 15 seconds.
Additional Information
Pressure Feedback Function
The strength of the massage (pressure level) is automatically adjusted if it is too much or too little.
• The standard body pressure level varies according to the strength of the program selected.
• If you lift your back or stand up in the middle of a massage, the body pressure level detected will be zero 
thus causing the massage to finish. 
Pressure Feedback in Shoulder Area
• When a massage program is used, the body pressure level at the top of the shoulders is detected just 
before the start of a massage at the top of the shoulders. If the body pressure level is different from that of 
the previous massage a soft tapping massage will begin. 
When the Body Scanning Function is Not Completed Successfully
• A recorded voice message will announce, “In the interests of safety, the massage will now finish because 
an occupant could not be detected in the chair.” during the body scanning.
This may occur in the following situations:
1. Pressure against the backrest cannot be detected because no one is sitting in the chair.
2. Pressure against the backrest cannot be detected because the occupant’s head and back are not 
touching the backrest.
3. Pressure against the backrest cannot be detected because the occupant is wearing heavy clothing or an 
object such as a cushion has been placed between the occupant’s back and the backrest. 
Sit as far back in the seat with your head on the pillow and 
press        again to start the body scanning.
When the Soft Tapping Massage Does Not Start
• If the body scanning is performed at the highest height, it will stop for a few seconds and the soft tapping 
massage will not be carried out. 
To adjust the shoulder position, do so after the massage has begun.
When Changing the Occupant in the Middle of a Massage
• Press        once to finish the massage then start again as the shoulder position will change. 
Additional Information 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Problem
Motor Noises
• It sounds and feels like the massage heads are 
straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth.
• The motor groans when it comes under load.
• There is excessive noise during Tapping. (The noise 
is greater at the top of the massage lounger.)
• There is a creaking noise when the massage heads 
are in operation.
• There is a sound when the vibration action is selected.
• There is a rattling sound when the massage heads 
move up or down.
• The belt can be heard rotating.
• There is a rubbing sound produced by the massage 
heads rubbing on the seat fabric.
• There is a noise when the back cushion moves over 
the armrest when the seat is reclining.
• There is a noise when I sit down.
• There is a strange sound when the massage heads 
move in and out.
• When the power switch is turned on there is a 
humming sound.
• Air massage-related sounds.
There is a hissing sound of air escaping.
There is a humming sound from the pump.
• The legrest rattles.
• There is an unstable sound when air escapes during 
the leg stretch.
The massage heads stop during operation. 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 control panel start 
to flash, 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. These sounds are perfectly normal and will not have 
any effect on the operation of the unit.
Cause and Remedy
It is not possible to recline the unit.
The legrest cannot be raised or lowered.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.
If all markings and buttons on the control panel start 
to flash, which is extremely unusual, turn off the power 
switch, wait for approximately 10 seconds and then 
turn the power switch on again.
The massage heads do not come up to the 
shoulder or neck.The position of the massage heads is incorrect.
(See Page 16)
The height of the left and right massage 
heads is different.An alternating tapping method is employed, which 
means that this phenomenon will naturally occur. 
There is nothing wrong with the unit. 
The air in the seat is not being released. If the power cord is unplugged or there is a power 
outage while air massage is being carried out, the air 
will be trapped in the unit. The air will automatically be 
released when the power cord is plugged back in again 
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Problem
Reclining does not take place even though a 
massage is started in pre-programs.
(The seat does not automatically recline.)In some cases the seat may not automatically recline 
depending on the position (angle) of the backrest or 
the legrest.
Cause and Remedy
The backrest does not return to the upright 
position.The backrest will not return to the upright position if 
the timer is activated or the       button is pressed.
(Pressing       twice will return the backrest to its 
original position.)
The legrest does not go down. The legrest will not go down properly if the legrest 
slide has been extended. Try again after retracting it.
The unit has been damaged. Stop using the unit immediately.
The power cord or power plug is abnormally 
hot. Stop using the unit immediately. 
The arm massage does not work. • The power cord has been disconnected.
(See Page 11)
• The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
(See Page 11)
• A Pre-Program button or Manual Operation button 
hasn’t been pressed after pressing       .
(See Pages 15, 21, 27, 33)
• The air plug is not properly connected or disconnected. 
(See Page 9)
The unit will not operate at all.
• Upper body (neck to lower back) massage.
• Lower body (calves to seat) massage.• The power cord has been disconnected.
(See Page 11)
• The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
(See Page 11)
• A Pre-Program button or Manual Operation button 
hasn’t been pressed after pressing       .
(See Pages 11, 15, 19, 22, 25)