Brookstone OSIM uAstro User manual

Brand: Brookstone

Model: OSIM uAstro

Category: Massagers

Type: User manual

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OSIM

uAstro

™

Exclusively for Brookstone

Designed and Developed by OSIM International Ltd.

OS-7430 uAstro

Thank you for purchasing the OSIM uAstro. Before you start using the uAstro,

please read this operation manual thoroughly for the correct methods of usage,

especially taking note of the section on safety.

This manual should be kept on hand for easy reference. It is your guide to safe and

efﬁcient operation.

Contents

Safety 2

Names of Parts and Functions 7

Features and Effectiveness 10

Preparation Before Use 11

Massage Programs and Selections 16

Product Care and Storage 23

Troubleshooting 24

Speciﬁcations 27

Warranty 30

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the massage chair, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using this massage chair.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Always unplug this massage chair from the electrical outlet immediately after

using and before cleaning.

2. Never use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.

3. Carefully examine the covering before each use. Call for service if the

covering shows any sign of deterioration, such as blistering, peeling or cracking.

4. Keep dry—Do not operate in a wet or moist condition.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electric shock

or injury to persons:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

2. A massage chair should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from

the outlet when it is not in use and before putting on or taking off parts.

3. Close supervision is necessary when this massage chair is used by or near children or

disabled persons. Keep children away from reclining backrest and extended leg rest.

4. Use this massage chair only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

5. Never operate this massage chair if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Contact Brookstone

Customer Service at 800-846-3000.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Never operate the massage chair with the air openings blocked. Keep the air

openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen

is being administered.

11. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from

the outlet.

12. Do not stand on or in the massage chair. Use only while seated.

13. The product is not intended for use by children or persons 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 product by a person

responsible for their safety.

14. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.

15. Use heated surfaces carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use over insensitive

skin areas or in the presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of heat by

children or disabled persons may be dangerous.

16. Temperatures sufﬁciently high to cause burns may occur regardless of the control

setting. Do not use on an infant or invalid or on a sleeping or unconscious person.

Check the skin in contact with the heated area of the appliance frequently to reduce

the risk of blistering.

17. Burns may result from improper use.

18. Do not crush—avoid sharp folds.

19. Keep children away from extended foot support (or other similar parts).

20. DO NOT WET—DO NOT USE PINS.

21. NEVER REMOVE COVER.

22. Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This massage chair is intended for household use only.

Safety

1. Usage Environment

 • Do not use the uAstro in an excessively humid or dusty environment

as this may result in malfunction or electric shock.

 • Do not use the uAstro in a room with a temperature of 104° F or higher.

 • Do not expose the uAstro to heaters, stoves or direct sunlight.

 • Place and use the uAstro on an even, non-slip ﬂoor.

 • The uAstro is designed for home use and not for commercial purposes.

Caution

• The uAstro is to be used indoors only.

• If you use the uAstro in a cold room, do not increase the room temperature

abruptly. It is recommended that you increase the temperature gradually

to a normal level.

• If the uAstro is stored in a cold place and is being brought into a warm

environment, it is advisable to wait one hour before use. This is because its

performance may not be at optimum level, as there may be water droplets

on the mechanical parts due to condensation. Using the uAstro under such

conditions may result in malfunction.

Safety

2. Safety Precautions

 • To ensure safe and correct use of the uAstro, do not operate it without reading

this operation manual carefully.

 • Do not use the uAstro when the upholstery or seat is removed. This may cause

injury or malfunction.

 • Do not use the uAstro in combination with other therapeutic equipment or electric

blanket, etc., as this may result in ineffectiveness or injury.

 • Do not use the uAstro an hour before or after eating as this may have adverse

effects on the user.

 • Do not allow children or pets to play around the uAstro, e.g., behind the backrest,

under the seat or leg rest of the uAstro. This may result in injury.

 • Do not rest or place heavy objects on the armrests, leg rest or backrest as this

may result in malfunction or injury.

 • Do not use the uAstro when your body is wet.

 • Do not operate the uAstro with wet hands.

 • It is not recommended to use the massage for more than 15 minutes.

 • Do not perform continuous massage on the same spot of your body for more

than 5 minutes at a time as this may result in excessive stimulation and may have

adverse effects.

 • Do not insert your hand or foot along the paths of the massage rollers during

use as this may cause injury.

 • Stop operation immediately if you experience any discomfort.

 • This product is not intended for self-treatment of conditions that should be

managed by a qualiﬁed health care provider.

 • People on medication or with medical conditions, please consult your doctor

before use. Please do not use the product if you are not feeling well.

3. People with Medical Conditions

Consult your doctor before use if you:

• are under medical rest as ordered by a doctor.

• have spinal disorders, an abnormal spinal condition or have suffered a spinal injury.

• have back problems.

• have diabetes, osteoporosis or sensory impairment.

• have joint dysfunction such as rheumatism, hammertoe or gout.

• have a pacemaker or other electronic medical devices.

• may be pregnant.

• have phlebitis or thrombosis.

• have an increased risk for blood clots.

• had recent surgery.

• have surgical pins, screws, or anything mechanical in the legs, ankles or feet.

Safety

Caution

 • The uAstro is not intended for use by children or persons 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 uAstro by a

person responsible for their safety.

 • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the uAstro.

 • Avoid using the uAstro under the inﬂuence of alcohol.

 • Do not apply massage rollers directly on the head, elbow or knee joints, torso

or abdomen.

 • If your legs or feet slip off the leg rest during massage, do not force them back

in as this may result in injury.

 • Remove the power plug from the electrical outlet immediately should liquid

be accidentally spilled onto the uAstro. Do not use wet hands to connect or

disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet.

 • Do not tamper with the power cord or use the uAstro with a damaged cord

as this may result in malfunction and electric shock.

4. Instances When the uAstro Should Not Be Used

In the following events, please switch off the main power switch immediately and

disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet:

 • If water is accidentally spilled onto the uAstro. This may result in electric shock

or malfunction.

 • If the fabric of the backrest is torn and the internal components are exposed.

 • If pain or discomfort is felt during massage, stop operation immediately

and consult your doctor.

 • If you detect any malfunction or any other abnormal condition during operation.

 • If there is a power failure. Injury may occur when power is restored unexpectedly.

 • If there is lightning.

5. Assembly and Repair of the uAstro

 • Do not disassemble the backrest cover of the uAstro. Touching the internal

components may result in malfunction or electric shock.

 • The uAstro must only be professionally serviced or repaired. Do not attempt

to disassemble or repair the uAstro yourself.

Safety

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6. Things to Note About the Power Plug and Cord

 • Check that the Alternating Current (AC) voltage corresponds with the

speciﬁcations indicated for the uAstro.

 • Do not connect or disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet with

wet hands. This may result in malfunction or electric shock.

 • When disconnecting the power plug, pull it by holding the plug, not the cord.

 • Although operation will be stopped automatically by the Auto-Timer function,

always remember to switch off the main power switch after use.

 • Do not place the power cord under the uAstro or any other heavy objects.

 • Do not wind the power cord around the uAstro as this may damage the cord

and result in a ﬁre or electric shock.

 • Do not operate the uAstro with a damaged cord or extension cord.

 • Do not use the uAstro if the electrical outlet is loose.

 • If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a qualiﬁed technician.

7. Grounding Instructions

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for the electric current to reduce the risk of

electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord with an equipment-grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.

DANGER—Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in

a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or service technician if you

are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the product—if it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

qualiﬁed electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120V circuit and has a grounding plug that

looks like the plug illustrated below. Make sure that the product is connected to an

outlet having the same conﬁguration as the plug. No adapter should be used with

this product.

1. Headrest

2. Shoulder Massage Unit

3. Arm Massage Unit

4. Seat

5. Leg Rest

6. Backrest Pad

7. Backrest

8. Armrests

9. Backrest Cover

10. AC Plug

11. AC Cord

12. Controller

13. Controller Side Pocket

14. Castors

15. Main Power Switch

Names of Parts and Functions

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Controller

Names of Parts and Functions

Safety Stop Button

To stop chair operation

immediately. Rollers will not

return to storage position.

To raise or recline the

backrest and leg rest.

Chair Recline Buttons

Refer to page 16 for details.

Automatic Massage

Program Buttons

Roller Adjustment

Button

To adjust the roller position

after Back Auto-Detection

during Automatic, Localized

and Focus Mode programs.

Power ON/OFF. Switching off

the power while in operation

will cause the rollers to return

to their storage position.

Power Button

To pause

massage program.

Pause Button

LCD Display

To display information

on timer, massage

intensity, speed and

roller position, etc.

To raise or lower the

leg rest.

Leg Rest Up/Down

Buttons

To stop all functions. Chair

will return to default position.

Seat Return Button

To recline chair to

Zero-Gravity angle.

Zero-Gravity Button

Leg Slide Button

To extend or retract leg

rest to desired position.

Timer Button

To select variable

countdown selection.

Heat Button

To activate heater

at lumbar area.

Full Body Full Air Relax Energize

Swedish Rejuvenate Stretch Quick

Controller (Inner Panel)

Names of Parts and Functions

Refer to page 18 for details.

Localized Area

Massage Program

Buttons

Caution

 • Do not sit, step or place heavy objects on the controller.

 • Do not drop the controller. It is recommended that the controller unit be placed

in the controller side pocket when not in use.

 • Do not exert excessive force on the controller.

• Do not handle the controller with wet hands.

 • Do not operate the controller using sharp-edged or hard objects. It may result

in damage.

Refer to page 18 for details.

Manual Selection

Massage Program

Buttons

Massage Fine

Adjustment Button

Massage Strength

To adjust the intensity

of the massage.

Air Intensity

To adjust the airbag

massage intensity.

Focus

To focus massage

at desired position.

Roller Width

To adjust the width of the

rollers. By default, the roller

width is set at “Mid.”

Refer to page 19 for details.

Seat Massage/Hand

and Foot Vibration

Program Button

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Features and Effectiveness

Features

 • Full-body massage with relaxing back, seat and foot massage.

 • 8 Automatic Massage Programs (Full Body, Full Air, Relax, Energize, Swedish,

Rejuvenate, Stretch and Quick).

• 3 Manual Massage Programs (Kneading, Tapping and Rolling) allow the user

to customize their desired massage.

• Airbag Massage Programs (Neck & Shoulder; Arm, Seat & Lumbar [Air];

Foot & Calf) with 5 levels of intensity adjustment.

• 4 Localized Area Programs (Neck & Shoulder; Arm, Seat & Lumbar [Air];

Back & Lumbar; Foot & Calf).

• A deep massage, using a 4-roller system on the full body.

• Automatic shoulder detection function using optical sensors.

 • Roller width adjustments during Manual Massage Programs (Rolling and Tapping).

• Heat function at lumbar area.

• 1-touch Zero-Gravity position button.

• Massage speed adjustments for Kneading and Tapping.

• Color LCD display to show massage progress and remaining massage time.

 • 15-minute Auto-Timer.

• Castors located at the back of the chair to allow easy movement.

 • Removable cushion pad at the backrest for different massage intensities.

Effectiveness

 • Relieves muscle fatigue.

 • Helps improve blood circulation.

 • Relieves tired muscles.

 • Relaxes stiff and aching muscles.

 • Relieves muscle strain and tension.

 • Helps relieve stress.

 • Promotes relaxation.

 • Helps relieves pressure on the lower back.

Preparation Before Use

1. Setting Up the uAstro

 • uAstro is packed with its backrest fully reclined. The armrest and leg rest units

are packed separately.

 • Before use, ensure that the backrest is raised to its fully upright position.

2. Placing the Cushion Pad

 • A removable cushion pad is provided to achieve the type of massage you want.

 • If you feel the massage is too light, remove the cushion pad.

 • If you feel the massage is too strong, insert the cushion pad.

 • Unzip the zipper located at the top of the backrest pad near the seat.

 • Disengage the Velcro

located at the middle of the backrest pad to remove

or insert the cushion pad.

 • Align and engage the Velcro on the backrest pad with the Velcro on the backrest.

Raise backrest to its

upright position

Zipper

Velcro

Backrest Pad

Cushion Pad

Velcro

Backrest

Backrest Pad

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Caution

 • It is recommended that a carpet be placed under the uAstro to prevent

scratching of the ﬂooring and to reduce noise level during operation.

 • As the uAstro is heavy, please exercise extra care not to damage the ﬂoor

surfaces when positioning it.

 • Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet from AV devices such as a television

or radio to prevent signal interference.

 • Use the uAstro only when it is placed on an even, ﬂat surface.

Preparation Before Use

3. Placing the uAstro

 • Ensure that there is an allowance of more than 45" behind the uAstro and

more than 20" in front of the uAstro to allow the backrest to recline and the

leg rest to extend without obstruction during operation.

4. Power On/Off

 • Connect the power plug to the electrical outlet.

 • Turn on/off the switch on the electrical outlet located at the back of the uAstro

to power on/off the uAstro.

Caution

 • Ensure that the power cord is not placed under the uAstro.

 • Make sure all switches are at the OFF position (including the main power

switch) before the power plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

45"

20"

Note

 • If the rollers are located at the middle of the backrest when operation is

terminated, they will return to their storage position when the main power

switch is turned on again.

6. Moving the uAstro

There are 2 methods to move the chair.

Moving Method (1):

• Raise the backrest and retract the leg rest fully.

 • Turn the main power switch OFF and unplug the power plug from the

electrical outlet.

 • Lift up the leg rest unit and move the chair as shown in the diagram below.

Preparation Before Use

5. Checking the Backrest Pad

 • Lift the backrest upholstery to ensure that there are no holes or tears on the

backrest pad.

Caution

 • Always check to ensure that there are no holes or tears on the backrest pad.

Stop using the uAstro immediately if you ﬁnd even the slightest tear.

Unplug the uAstro and contact Brookstone

Customer Service.

Castors

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Preparation Before Use

7. Sitting on the uAstro

 • The rollers are usually stored in the upper part of the backrest. This position is

known as the “storage position”.

 • If the rollers are not in the storage position, simply reset by pressing the power

button on the controller before sitting on the uAstro.

Moving Method (2):

 • Raise the backrest and retract the leg rest fully.

 • Turn the main power switch OFF and unplug the power plug from the

electrical outlet.

 • Carry the chair by holding the upper part of the backrest and the corners

of the side panel.

Caution

 • Do not move the uAstro when there is someone sitting on it. This will cause

the uAstro to tip over, resulting in accident and injuries.

Caution

 • Do not sit down on the chair with the leg rest raised. Any sudden heavy weight

on the leg rest could cause damage to the mechanism, or may result in accident

or injury if the chair tips over.

 • Ensure that the backrest returns to its most upright position before sitting down

on the chair, then recline it according to your preference.

Preparation Before Use

8. How to Use the Backrest Reclining System

 • To recline the backrest:

Push and hold the [

] (Recline button) until the backrest is at your

desired angle.

 • To raise the backrest:

Push and hold the [

] (Incline button) until the backrest is at your desired angle.

9. Extending the Leg Rest

The leg rest can be extended for usage or retracted for storage.

 • To extend the leg rest:

Press and hold the Leg Slide button [

] until the leg rest is at the desired length.

 • To retract the leg rest:

Press and hold the Leg Slide button [

] until the leg rest is at the desired length.

10. Using the Heater

 • Press [

] button to turn ON/OFF the heater.

Caution

 • The uAstro is ﬁtted with a safety function in the backrest and leg rest units

which will stop the backrest or leg rest from descending should there be any

obstruction below it.

• Do not place ﬁngers or objects in the gap between the seat and the

backrest/leg rest.

Please refrain from putting your hands

and arms in between the backrest and

side frame mechanism to prevent injury

when the backrest rises.

• Remove your shoes when using

the chair.

• Do not stand on the leg rest unit

when it is elevated.

• ALWAYS retract the leg rest unit

to its original position after use.

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Automatic Massage Programs

You may select any Automatic Massage Program that best suits your needs by pressing

the respective automatic program buttons on the controller.

Press the [ ] button to switch on the controller. uAstro will

recline to its ready position and the LCD on the controller

will light up. If no selection is made after 5 minutes, the chair

will go into idle mode and the LCD light will go off.

(Ready position: Leg rest will raise slightly and backrest will

recline slightly).

Select any of the 8 automatic programs:

[

] Full Body - A comprehensive full-body massage

with airbags and roller system for deep relaxation.

[

] Full Air - Recommended for those who prefer

a softer full-body massage using airbags.

[

] Relax - Fully relaxes your body for a good rest.

[

] Energize - Awakens your muscles to prepare

them for the day ahead.

[

] Swedish - This program consists of a harder

kneading and tapping massage.

[

] Rejuvenate - This program consists of a gentler

kneading and tapping massage.

[

] Stretch - This program consists primarily of

movement and air pressure to stretch the body.

[

] Quick - This program provides a quick massage

to refresh the entire body.

(Once an automatic program button is pressed, the Back

Auto-Detection function will begin. During the process,

you must remain seated with your head on the headrest)

The massage program begins when the Back

Auto-Detection is completed.

You can adjust your desired shoulder position further

by pressing the [

] or [

] button within 6 seconds

after the Back Auto-Detection function has ended.

Note

 • Keep each massage

session to no longer

than 15 minutes.

 • Do not massage any

particular area of the

body for more than

5 minutes.

 • Keep massage sessions

to a maximum total of

30 minutes per day.

The progress is shown on the LCD. The selected

massage program button will remain lit for 5 minutes

during the program (the default timing for all massages

is 15 minutes).

uAstro will beep twice when there is 1 minute left in

the massage program. You may extend the massage

by pressing the [

] button.

After the massage has completed, the rollers will return

to their storage position.

Massage Programs and Selections

Full Body Full Air Relax Energize

Changing Automatic Massage Programs

You may change from one Automatic Massage Program to another at any time without

having to wait for it to complete. Selecting a different program during another program

will cause the rollers to return to their storage position and begin the newly selected

program. However, changing between programs will not reset the timer.

Stopping a Massage Session

Press the [

] button to stop all massage functions. The rollers will move back to the

storage position and all airbags will deﬂate, ending the massage. The [

] button will

illuminate yellow and go into standby mode.

Pausing a Massage Session

To pause a massage, press the [

] button on the controller. This will temporarily freeze

all operations. Press the [

] button again to resume massage.

Note

In an emergency or any malfunction, press the [ ] button to stop the

massage immediately. The rollers will not return to the storage position.

Press the [

] button to bring the rollers to the storage position again

and turn off the main power switch.

Massage Programs and Selections

Localized Area Program

You may select and combine your favorite massage areas by pressing the respective

Localized Area Massage buttons.

Press the [ ] button to turn on the controller. To make

a selection from the manual selection mode, open the

front panel on the controller. The chair will go into idle

mode after 5 minutes if no selection is made.

The massage will end after approx. 15 minutes.

After the massage is completed, the rollers will return

to the storage position.

Note

 • Keep each massage session to no longer than 15 minutes.

 • Do not massage any particular area of the body for more than 5 minutes.

 • Keep massage sessions to a maximum total of 30 minutes per day.

Manual Massage Programs

You may select and combine your favorite

massage type, speed and intensity by pressing

the respective Manual Selection buttons on

the controller.

There are 4 Localized Area Massage Programs (Neck &

Shoulders; Arm, Seat & Lumbar [Air]; Back & Lumbar; and

Foot & Calf) which can be combined to the user’s desire.

There are also 3 types of Manual Massage Programs

for the user to select and combine.

(When Rolling is selected in a combination, Kneading and Tapping

cannot be activated.)

Select and combine your massage type, strength

and intensity by pressing the respective Manual

Selection buttons.

[

] Kneading, [ ] Tapping and [ ] Rolling

massages can be combined with Neck & Shoulder;

Arm, Seat, & Lumbar (Air); and Foot & Calf of Localized

Area Programs.

(When Rolling is selected in a combination, Kneading and Tapping

cannot be activated.)

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Massage Programs and Selections

Adjusting Automatic Program, Localized Area Program or Manual

Program Settings

Timer Button

Default time is 15 minutes. User is able to change

the timer from a selection of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and

30 minutes.

Heat Button

Heat function is set to OFF by default. It is

applicable during any Automatic Program, Localized

Area Program or Manual Program. You may also

use the heat function on its own.

Massage Strength Button

The strength of the Standard massage starts at

level 3 by default. (The massage starts at level 2

for Swedish program and level 1 for Rejuvenate

program by default.) Each time the button is

pressed, the strength will increase by 1 level. The

maximum level is 5. If the program is changed, the

massage strength is reset to its default level.

Air Intensity Button

The intensity of the air massage starts off at

default level 3. Each time the button is pressed,

the intensity will increase by 1 level. The maximum

level is 5. If the program is changed, the intensity

level will reset to its default level.

Roller Width Button

The Roller Width function can only be activated

during Tapping and Rolling massage modes. By

default, the roller width is set at “Mid”. User may

change from Narrow, Mid and Wide roller widths.

Vibration Buttons

The vibration mode can be switched on or off

while any of the programs are running. User can

select from Seat, Hand or Foot area to switch

the vibration on or off.

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