• This product should NEVER be used by any individual suffering
from any physical ailment that would limit the user's capacity to
Caution:
operate the controls or who has sensory deficiencies in the lower
half of their body.
To avoid pinching
• This unit should not be used by children or invalids without adult
do not turn on the
supervision.
mechanism prior
• This product is not for use in automobiles.
to positioning
yourself on the
Instructions for Use
product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug
Do not jam or
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
force any part of
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
your body in the
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
moving massage
mechanism.
This mat is powered by and comes with a UL-approved cord.
Untie cord strap, extend cord and insert plug into 120-volt household
electrical outlet to power unit.
Do not use the mat
on any soft
Place the mat on any hard, flat surface in your house for a
surface as this
luxurious massage.
may damage the
See pages 6-7 for instructions on the use of the hand control.
mechanism.
Pillow
The Back Reliever Rx Therapeutic Body Mat comes with a pillow that is
vacuum packed and stored in the back pocket of the mat. Just slide
the pillow out and open the vacuum pack; the pillow will fluff and
become a comfortable head rest. Place it on the upper end of the mat
and adjust as needed.
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Maintenance
Caution:
To store
Do not step on
Fold the power cord and tie with strap and
any part of the
place the cord in the small pocket on the
surface of the
back of the mat. Insert the hand control in
mat with shoes
the pocket located on the side of the mat.
on. Your shoe
Slide the pillow into the big pocket on the
back of the mat.
heels may
puncture the
Use Fold & Hold™ system to fold the mat
fabric surface.
and store it in a safe, dry, cool place (see
Figure 1.)
Avoid contact with sharp edges or pointed
NOTE: You may
objects which might cut or puncture the
soften the
fabric surface. To avoid breakage, do not
wrap the power cord around the unit. Do not
massage
pull the unit by the hand control cord.
intensity by
placing a towel
To clean
between yourself
Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before
and the unit.
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 or paint thinner to clean.
• Do not attempt to repair the Therapeutic Body Mat. There are no
user serviceable parts. For services, send the unit to the HoMedics
address listed in the warranty section.
NOTE: Cleaning instructions apply to the unit
and removable flap.
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Figure 1