HoMedics VC-100 Downloadable Instruction Book - Page 3

Please Note: For your safety, this product is equipped with a pressure activated switch to control the heat function. Heat will not operate unless pressure is applied to this switch, located on the back cushion of the unit (see page 7). Once pressure is removed, heat will turn off. After applying pressure, please allow 5-10 minutes for heat to reach maximum temperature. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION-PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING. • This product is not intended for medical use. It is intended only to provide a luxurious massage. • Consult your doctor prior to using this product, if - You are pregnant - You have a pacemaker - You have any concerns regarding your health • Not recommended for use by people with diabetes. • Individuals with pacemakers should consult a doctor before use. • NEVER leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present. • NEVER cover the appliance when it is in operation. • DO NOT use this product for more than 15 minutes at a time. • Extensive use could lead to the product's excessive heating and shorter life. Should this occur, discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating. • NEVER use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin eruptions. • DO NOT use this product as a substitute for medical attention. • DO NOTuse this product before bed. The massage has a stimulating effect and can delay sleep. • NEVER use this product while in bed. • This product should NEVER be used by any individual suffering from any physical ailment that would limit the user's capacity to operate the controls or who has sensory deficiencies in the lower half of their body. • This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision. • DO NOT use this product on any wooden surface as it may cause damage. Instructions for Use For Use in Home or Office Plug adapter into a 120 volt AC outlet and plug the receptacle end into the input jack, located in the bottom of the integrated control on the cushion. Attach the massage cushion to any chair for a luxurious massage as you read, rest or even work. For Use in Your Car Simply plug the 12 volt auto adapter into a 12V DC outlet and plug the receptacle end into the input jack, located along the side of the cushion. Slip the massage cushion straps over your seat to enjoy a relaxing massage as you drive. 4 Please Note: Not recommended for use on wooden surfaces as the zipper may damage the wood. Caution is also recommended when using on upholstered furniture. Strapping System This back massager incorporates a unique strapping system which allows you to fasten it to most any chair or auto seat. Set the cushion in your seat and adhere the elastic straps firmly around the seat back. Your massager won't slip or slide around. Maintenance To Store Place massager in its box or in a safe, dry, cool place. Avoid contact with sharp edges or pointed objects which might cut or puncture the fabric surface. To avoid breakage, do not wrap the power cord around the unit. Do not hang the unit by the controller cord. To Clean Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. Clean only with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Never allow water or any other liquids to come into contact with the unit. • Do not immerse in any liquid to clean. • Never use abrasive cleaners, brushes, gasoline, kerosene, glass/furniture polish, paint thinner to clean. • Do not attempt to repair the massager. There are no user serviceable parts. For service, send the unit to the HoMedics address listed in the warranty section. Caution: All servicing of this massager must be performed by authorized HoMedics service personnel only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off an on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 5