Human Touch HT-3000 Suburban Massage Recliner

Welcome to Human Touch

For decades, Human Touch has been a leader in the field of massage products, creating state-of-the-art products that blend the latest technology with the ancient healing art of massage. Human Touch® Massage Systems are designed to help you achieve balance between physical and mental well-being.

Your Human Touch massage recliner is designed to provide a bridge between advanced technology and the healing art of massage, contributing to a balanced life. It incorporates patented Human Touch Technology®, emulating techniques used by massage and chiropractic professionals for back and spinal care.

Important Safety Instructions

Always follow basic precautions when using this electrical appliance. Read all instructions before use.

• DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the product from the electrical outlet immediately after use and before cleaning.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury:
  • Keep hands and fingers away from the massage mechanism or rollers while the product is running.
  • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
  • Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug when not in use and before putting on or taking off parts.
  • Do not operate under a blanket or pillow, as excessive heating can occur.
  • Close supervision is necessary when used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons. Keep children away from extended foot support or similar parts.
  • Use only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Never operate if the cord or plug is damaged, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return to a service center for examination and repair.
  • Do not carry by the supply cord or use the cord as a handle.
  • Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Never operate with blocked air openings; keep them free of lint, hair, and the like.
  • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
  • Do not use outdoors.
  • Do not operate where aerosol spray products are used or oxygen is administered.
  • To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF and remove the plug from the outlet.
  • Do not massage swollen, inflamed, or skin eruption areas.
  • Do not use on unexplained calf pain.
  • Do not use on damp floors or when any part of the body is in contact with plumbing or similar grounds.
  • Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions.
  • Do not use if abnormal noise is heard.
  • Do not stand on or in the appliance; use only while seated.
  • This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience, unless supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Safety Precautions:
  • Wear comfortable clothing.
  • Use the product in a relaxed position. Never force any body part into the backrest area while rollers are moving.
  • If you feel abnormal discomfort, turn off the power immediately and consult your physician.
  • Do not sit on the controller.
  • Do not pull on the AC cord.
  • When using after storage, check for proper operation.
  • Ensure no obstacles are behind the product and sufficient space is available for reclining.

Grounding Instructions: This product must be grounded. If it malfunctions, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate, properly installed, and grounded outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electronic shock. Consult a qualified electrician if unsure about grounding. Do not modify the plug; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician if it does not fit.

Grounding methods illustration: Diagram shows a grounded outlet (A), a grounding pin, and an adapter (B, C) used to connect a 2-pole receptacle to the 3-prong plug. The adapter's grounding tab must be connected to a permanent ground, like a grounded outlet box cover, secured by a metal screw.

WARNING: The product is equipped with a thermal resetting protection device. If the product suddenly stops and will not start, turn the main power switch off for at least 30 minutes.

Get Ready: Setup

Setting up your Human Touch Massage Recliner is easy. It involves attaching the backrest to the chair base and then attaching the backrest pad.

Unpack the Box

Illustration shows components: Chair Base, Backrest, Backrest pad.

1. Attach the Backrest to the Chair Base

IMPORTANT: This step requires two people to prevent injury and/or damage.

1. With two people, lift the backrest into position on top of the chair base, aligning the tracks on the sides of the backrest with the brackets on the chair base.
2. Carefully lower the tracks on the sides of the backrest onto both brackets simultaneously, keeping the backrest level, until it clicks into place.

Illustration shows aligning backrest tracks with chair base brackets.

2. Attach the Backrest Pad

Zip the backrest pad to the backrest.

Take a Seat: Operation

Using your Human Touch massage chair is easy. Adjust the backrest and footrest to your desired position for relaxation and refreshment.

Reclining the Chair

1. To deploy the footrest, pull up on the recline lever, located on the right-hand side of the chair.
2. Lean back on the backrest to recline.

Illustration shows a person pulling a recline lever and then leaning back.

Raising the Backrest

To raise the backrest, lean forward. Shifting your weight forward will raise the backrest to an upright position.

Illustration shows a person leaning forward to raise the backrest.

Retracting the Footrest

Push down on the footrest with your legs to retract it.

Illustration shows a person pushing down on the footrest.

Take Control: Massage Functions

Customize your massage using a wide variety of techniques. Choose from stationary massage techniques, a rolling massage, or combine them. Use the Zone and Position buttons to target specific areas, or select one of the three auto programs.

Auto Programs

• Full Back Refresh: Revitalizes the body, soothes sore muscles, and promotes a tension-free feeling.
• Upper Back: Eases knots and kinks, promoting deep relaxation.
• Lower Back: Melts away lumbar soreness and tension.

Remote Control Functions

• Power: Turns the chair on/off.
• Stop/Auto Park: Stops the massage and parks the rollers at the top of the backrest.
• End: Stops the massage.
• DEMO: Demonstrates massage functions.
• Zone: Targets massage to a six-inch zone.
• Position: Moves the massage rollers to a desired position on the backrest. Can be used before or after selecting a massage technique.

Illustration shows the remote control with buttons labeled: Power, Stop, Park, End, DEMO, Auto Programs (Full Back Refresh, Upper Back, Lower Back), Kneading, Compression, Rolling, Zone, Position, Functions. A pocket on the side of the chair for storing the remote is also mentioned.

Massage Techniques

Your Human Touch Technology® offers maximum massage flexibility and benefits.

Customize Massage Intensity

Your massage chair allows for soft, medium, or strong massage through a removable backrest pad and a massage-softening pad.

To Remove or Install the Massage-Softening Pad:

1. Standing in front of the chair, pull up on the bottom of the backrest pad to detach it.
2. Flip the backrest pad over the headrest to the back of the chair.
3. Open the zipper on the underside of the backrest pad.
4. Install or remove the massage-softening pad as desired.
5. Close the zipper.
6. Flip the backrest pad back over to the front of the chair and smooth it downward to reattach the bottom edge.

Illustration shows the massage-softening pad and zipper.

• For a soft massage: Install the massage-softening pad into the backrest pad.
• For a medium massage: Remove the massage-softening pad from the backrest pad.
• For a strong massage: Flip the backrest pad over the headrest (effectively removing both pads).

Replacement massage-softening pads are available from Human Touch for an additional charge.

Care and Maintenance

To keep your product working and looking its best, follow these guidelines:

Cleaning:

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents.
• Remove dust with a vacuum.
• Wipe soiled areas with a damp cloth, then a dry cloth.
• Common upholstery cleaners may be used for tough stains.
• Use a dry cloth only for the controller and power switch.

Fabric Care:

• Dust frequently or vacuum with a soft brush extension.
• SofSuede® products can be brushed with a suede brush.
• Wipe with a slightly damp cloth as necessary.
• For tougher stains on non-leather products, use a mild detergent mixed with water.
• Leather products should be wiped with a leather furniture cleaning solution.

WARNING: Test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous part first to ensure colorfastness.

Maintenance and Repair:

• The mechanics are designed to be maintenance-free; no periodic lubrication or servicing is required.
• Your chair should only be serviced by an authorized service center.

Use and Storage Environment:

• When not in use for extended periods, cover the chair, coil the power cord, and store in a dust and moisture-free environment.
• Do not store near heat or open flame.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for long periods, as this may cause fading or damage.
• Do not use or store in extreme temperatures. Products stored in cold temperatures may require 48 hours at room temperature to function properly.
• Use and store in an environment with non-condensing humidity ranging from 10% to 80%. Excessive humidity will damage the mechanics.

Miscellaneous:

• Do not insert foreign objects between massage nodes or unit housing.
• Take care not to overload the unit.

Specifications

*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.