American Leather Comfort Theatre User manual

YOUR GUIDE TO
OPERATING THE ULTIMATE
POWER THEATRE SEATING
V 07.01.16
Comfort Theatre
by American Leather®

Congratulations on your purchase of the power Comfort
Theatre by American Leather®.
Following are helpful hints and important safety
information regarding the use and care of your Comfort
Theatre®.
Please review this instruction manual thoroughly before
using your power Comfort Theatre®.
This product is intended for household/residential use only.

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Read all instructions before using the power Comfort
Theatre®.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
DANGER! To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Always unplug the power Comfort Theatre®from the
electrical outlet before cleaning.
WARNING! Risk of Injury:
Keep children away from the extended foot support and any
moving parts.
CAUTION! Do not allow children to play on this power
Comfort Theatre®or operate the power Comfort Theatre®
mechanism. The leg rest folds down when closing and could
possibly cause injury to a child. Always leave the power
Comfort Theatre®in an upright and closed position when not
in use. Keep hands and feet clear of mechanism. Only the
occupant should operate it.
Safety or Recall Notices:
Register your Comfort Theatre®warranty at
www.americanleather.com under the Customer Service
section of the website. This will ensure that American Leather®
can contact you in the event of a safety notice or product
recall. Please contact your American Leather®retailer if you
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did not receive warranty registration information with your
power Comfort Theatre®.
POWER CORD SAFETY
WARNING:
UNPLUG AND REMOVE THE POWER CORD FROM THE WALL
AND THE POWER SOCKET AT THE REAR OF THE POWER
COMFORT THEATRE®WHEN NOT IN USE AND STORE THE CORD
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Take care when moving the power Comfort Theatre®that the
power cord is not under the legs of the Comfort Theatre®, or
they may get damaged – Never operate the power Comfort
Theatre®if it has a damaged cord or plug.
Power Supply
Power Cord
(To Wall)
Power Socket
(From Recliner)
Recliner Back

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Footrest Entrapment:
The power Comfort Theatre®has a spring-loaded footrest
to prevent entrapment when the power Comfort Theatre®
is being closed. In the event that something obstructs the
footrest, it will stay partially open via springs located on
both sides of the power Comfort Theatre®, even if the motor
continues to the fully closed position.
In the event of an obstruction:
- Immediately stop the power Comfort Theatre®.
- Carefully open the power Comfort Theatre®and free
the obstruction. If necessary, manually pull outward on the
spring-loaded footrest and then free the obstruction.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to
persons:
- Use the power Comfort Theatre®only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
- Only operate the power Comfort Theatre®when
seated.
- Never press or activate the control switch if you are not
actually sitting in the power Comfort Theatre®.
- Only the occupant should activate the switch.
- Operation is designed for one person only.
- Never operate the power Comfort Theatre®with more
than one person sitting on an individual seat.
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- Never sit or stand on the footrest.
- Each power Comfort Theatre®seat can accommodate
an occupant of up to 300 pounds maximum.
- Do not race, play with, or abuse the power Comfort
Theatre®mechanism.
- Never operate the power Comfort Theatre®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 your local retailer for examination and repair.
- To unplug the power, return the power Comfort
Theatre®to the upright and closed position and then
remove plug from the wall outlet or power socket from the
rear of the power Comfort Theatre®.
- Unplug from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
- Close supervision is necessary when the power Comfort
Theatre®is used by, or near children, invalids, or disabled
persons.
- Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Never operate the power Comfort Theatre®with the
air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair,
and the like.

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POWER SUPPLY
Voltage in: 100-120V – 50/60 Hz Lin: 1.2A
Voltage out: 29Vdc Lout: 1.8A
Duty Cycle 2min ON/20min OFF
Class 2 Power Supply
Servicing of double-insulated products:
The power Comfort Theatre®is a double-insulated product.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated product, nor is a means for
grounding to be added to the product. Servicing a double-
insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system, and is to be done only by qualied service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated
product must be identical to the parts they replace. A
double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE
INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” The symbol (Square
within a square ) is also able to be marked on the
product.
BATTERY SAFETY (optional)
If battery operation was purchased as an optional accessory
to your power Comfort Theatre®there are additional safety
instructions to be followed:
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DANGER! Risk of Physical Injury:
The power Comfort Theatre®has a control that is located
remotely from the battery that must be secured before
servicing. (See Figure 1)
WARNING!
UNPLUG AND REMOVE POWER
CORD FROM THE WALL AND FROM
THE POWER SOCKET AT THE REAR
OF THE POWER COMFORT THEATRE®WHEN NOT IN USE AND
STORE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. ALSO, UNPLUG THE
MASTER POWER CORD FROM THE CONTROL BOX TO PREVENT
USE WHEN A BATTERY IS MOUNTED IN THE COMFORT THEATRE®
POWER SYSTEM. (See Figure 1)
WARNING!
Only use an identical replacement battery supplied by your
local American Leather®retailer. The battery is matched to
the charging system in the power Comfort Theatre®. Use of a
non-identical battery could cause risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
Replacement batteries can be ordered from your local
American Leather®retailer.
• Do not use a non-rechargeable battery
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries
• Use only one battery – do not chain batteries together
Control box
Disconnect plugs
Battery (Optional)
FIGURE 1

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug the outlet cord before cleaning the power Comfort
Theatre®.
If the power Comfort Theatre®is equipped with an optional
battery, also unplug the master power cord from the control
box before cleaning or performing maintenance. (See Figure
1)
Do not use any liquids or spray cleaners on any electrical
components.
Follow the cleaning code located on the swatch label
under the footrest or in your warranty booklet to clean the
upholstery cover.
It is not necessary to lubricate any components of the power
Comfort Theatre®.
None of the electrical components are user-serviceable.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
If the power cables or transformer are ever damaged, they
can be ordered from your American Leather®retailer.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The power Comfort Theatre®has both electronic and thermal

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overload protection. If the weight limit of the power Comfort
Theatre®is substantially exceeded or an obstruction keeps
the power Comfort Theatre®from being able to open or
close, an electronic overload sensor will prevent the motor
from operating. In addition, the transformer is equipped with
a thermal fuse. If the motor or transformer is overworked,
this thermal fuse is tripped, which shuts off the motor and
transformer. The thermal fuse will automatically reset in 10-15
minutes after the transformer has cooled down. The power
Comfort Theatre®may then be used normally.
STORAGE
If the power Comfort Theatre®will not be used for an
extended period of time, remove the power cord from the
power socket and wall outlet and store the cord out of reach
of children. If the power Comfort Theatre®is equipped with
an optional battery, also unplug the master power cord from
the control box.
Store the power Comfort Theatre®in a dry interior location.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING CONTROL PANEL
The control buttons are backlit with LED lights that turn on
automatically when a button is touched, and will turn off
automatically about 4-5 seconds later. (See Figure 1)
Optional LED lighted cup holder is operated by touching
the metal cup twice to turn on or off. The light will shut off
automatically after approximately ten minutes. (See Figure 2)
The footrest has innite stopping positions, independent from
the power Comfort Theatre®back recline. To raise the footrest,
press the raised area of the front toggle switch located next to
the USB port. If you are sitting in the power Comfort Theatre®,
this is the farthest button from the backrest. Simply release the
button to stop the footrest in any position. To close, press the
rear area of the same toggle switch. (See Figure 1)
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Comfort Theatre
by American Leather®
YOUR GUIDE TO OPERATING THE ULTIMATE POWER THEATRE SEATING
CONTROL PANEL ATTACHED TO SEATING UNIT
FOOTREST & BACK RECLINE
FIGURE 1
USB Port
Footrest Open
Footrest Close
Backrest Open
Backrest Close
All Open
All Close
(Footrest and backrest)
FIGURE 2

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The back recline also has innite stopping positions,
independent from the footrest. To recline the backrest, press
the raised area of the middle toggle switch. When you have
reached your desired position, simply release the button to
stop the backrest in any position. To close, press the rear area
of the same toggle switch.
To open both the footrest and the backrest at the same time,
press the raised area of the third toggle switch. To close both
footrest and backrest at the same time, press the rear area of
the third button closest to the backrest. This button will close
the footrest and return the backrest to the full upright position.
The Comfort Theatre®headrest
adjusts to provide perfect
back and neck support. The
headrest articulates forward to
create the perfect angle for
watching television or reading
a book. When standing behind
the power Comfort Theatre®,
you can change the angle
by pressing forward on the
outside of the headrest. However, if you are already sitting and
want to adjust the angle, place both hands on the back of the
headrest and pull forward to your desired position. To return the
articulating headrest to its normal position, simply push back
with your hands.
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The purchase of the optional battery for use in the power
Comfort Theatre®allows the power Comfort Theatre®to
be operated either with the cord plugged into the wall, or
with battery power only. This allows you to oat the power
Comfort Theatre®in the room without cords attached.
BATTERY LIFE
The optional battery is a 1.8 Amp hour Lithium Ion (1.8
A/h Li-ion) battery in a fully enclosed case. The minimum
life expectancy of the battery is 500 complete charge/
discharge cycles.
A fully charged battery will provide about 100 complete
open/close cycles before it needs to be recharged.
When the battery needs charging the power Comfort
Theatre®will begin to operate more slowly, indicating the
battery is running out. If the battery gets to about 10% of
capacity, a beeping tone will sound when any of the control
buttons are pressed, indicating that the power Comfort
Theatre®needs to be recharged immediately.
Please note that for optimal battery life, the battery should
not be used to its capacity, or used until the power Comfort
Theatre®stops working. It is recommended that the battery
be charged once per month if it is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
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BATTERY RECHARGING
To recharge the battery in the power Comfort Theatre®, plug
the cord from the power supply into the power socket at
the rear of the power
Comfort Theatre®
and then plug the
power supply into an
electrical outlet as
shown in Figure 1.
The power system has
an automatic power selector system that chooses battery
power or power from the wall outlet, depending on whether
the power Comfort Theatre®is plugged in or not.
If the power Comfort Theatre®is plugged in for recharging,
the automatic power selector system will provide power to
charge the battery and operate the power Comfort Theatre®
at the same time.
If the cord is plugged into the power Comfort Theatre®
continuously, the system will not overcharge the battery.
The charging time for the battery is about 8 hours.
To determine if the battery is done charging, open the
footrest and look under the power Comfort Theatre®footrest
at the battery. The LED light on the battery will be a solid
GREEN if it is fully charged and ashing AMBER if it is still
charging.
Power Supply
Power Cord
(To Wall)
Power Socket
(From Recliner)
Recliner Back
FIGURE 1

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Battery Replacement Instructions (OPTIONAL)
*Your power Comfort Theatre®may be equipped with
optional battery power. Follow the instructions below for the
power Comfort Theatre®that are equipped with this feature.
In the event that the battery (See Figure 2) needs to be
replaced:
1. Fully open (extend) the footrest and the backrest
of the power Comfort Theatre®.
2. Unplug the power socket from the rear of the power
Comfort Theatre®.
3. Tip the power Comfort Theatre®onto its back as
shown in Figure 1. Because of the power Comfort
Theatre®weight and size, a second person is
recommended to assist in this task.
FIGURE 1
Power Supply
Power Cord
(To Wall)
Power Socket
(From Recliner)
Recliner Back
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4. Locate the battery to the right of the motor. (See Figure 2)
5. Disconnect both battery cord plugs. (See gure 2)
6. Remove the two screws holding the battery to the tray.
(See Figure 3)
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3

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7. Remove battery from the power Comfort Theatre®.
8. Install new battery with two screws, plug both cords into
the connector cords. (Assembly should look like
Figure 2)
9. Place the power Comfort Theatre®in the upright
position and plug the cord back into the power socket at
the back of the power Comfort Theatre®. Then plug
the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.
10. Look under the footrest at the battery; the LED at the
front of the battery will be ashing AMBER when it is
charging and solid GREEN when it is fully charged. Let the
new battery charge up overnight. The power Comfort
Theatre®can be used normally when it is plugged in
and the battery is charging.

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