Soltech Lounge User manual

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SolTec™ Lounge Operators Manual
SolTecWellbeing.com

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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.
FCC WARNING
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
and 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 the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The SolTec 3-channel amplifier comes installed in the seating structure and is intended to operate
only while installed in that manner. It is never intended to operate separately. In addition, the
amplifier should only be used with SolTec transducer and speakers.
Use only Mean Well GS90A24-P1M or equivalent 24VDC 90W IEC 60950 or IEC 60601-1
approved power supply. The power supply included as part of the originally purchased product
complies with these standards.
Use the power cord supplied or a power cord with a minimum current rating of 10 amps.
SolTec is a registered trademark of Round River Research, Corp.
Patents issued and pending

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Table of Contents
Assembly Instructions Pages 4 - 8
Operating Instruction Pages 9 - 10
Music Input Connection Options Page 11

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Assembly Instructions
Please read the instructions completely prior to assembly to ensure proper functioning.
When you remove the seat section from the carton, please place it on the floor pad-side down
as shown below. Never place the Lounge on its side with the amplifier against the ground
as in that position pressure on the knob(s) can damage the amplifier.
Step 1: Remove the contents of the carton. The contents include the following:
Seat
Audio
Cable
Base
Power Supply &
Power Cable Hardware
Seat
Pad

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Step 2: Place the base on the seat as shown. The notch in the base should face the rear-most
part (back end) of the seat. Make sure that each pair of bolts protrudes through the lateral slits
of the base and the cable, which is attached to the amplifier, protrudes through the middle slit.
Step 3: Use the hardware pictured below from left to right and in this order: nylon bushing,
spring, steel washer, rubber washer and lock nut to secure the seat to the base.
First place the nylon bushing (neck facing down into the slit) around one of the bolts. Next place
the spring followed by the steel washer, rubber washer and the lock nut. No tools are required
as you only need to finger tighten the lock nut. Repeat the process for all four bolts. Final
assembly appears below:
Neck
Flange
Back
Front
Notch
Amplifier
Cable

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Step 4: Using the zip-tie fastener secure the amplifier cable to the power supply. This is used to
maintain the connection.
First secure the bottom zip-tie to the amplifier cable.

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Next, plug the power supply cable (cable attached to the power supply) into the amplifier cable
and secure the power supply cable using the top zip-tie fastener as shown below. The zip ties
should be secured tightly around the cables.
Step 5: Plug the power cable into the power supply and place the power supply on the floor at
the location where the base will cover it when you place the SolTec Lounge in an upright
position.

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Then lift and place the SolTec Lounge on top of the power supply with the power cord exiting from
the notch at the back end of the base as shown below. The power supply should be located
underneath the base so that the cable slack can accommodate seat movement.
Step 6: Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. For a simple setup connect a sound source
(iPod or CD player) to the amplifier using the audio cable supplied, turn on your sound source
and then turn the SolTec amplifier switch to on (green light should be lit). Press play and you
should hear and feel whatever music you are playing. Adjust the volume on the sound source
device to the desired level.

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Operating Instructions
Please also refer to www.SolTecLounge.com/music-instructions/ and watch the Operating
Instructions and User Instructions videos for more information.
Turn Power On
Once the SolTec Lounge is assembled plug the 3-prong power cable provided with the power
supply (the small rectangular AC/DC converter) into a grounded wall outlet. Switch the on/off
switch on the input faceplate on the side of the Lounge to on. The LED indicator for power on
should be lit green.
If it is not lit at all (not green, yellow or red) make sure the power cable is firmly plugged in to both
the power supply and the wall outlet (which must be active). If the LED is still not lit, then make
sure the connection between the cable from the power supply is firmly connected to the amplifier
power cable (step 4 in the assembly instructions). This connection is located underneath the base
of the Lounge where the power supply should be located.
If all the connections are in place and the power light is still not lit and the wall outlet is active
(when you plug other electrical equipment they work) then the connection at the back of the
amplifier will need to be checked. Call us to guide you through this process.
LED Power Indicator Warnings –LED indicator is RED or YELLOW
If the LED is lit red (amplifier short –contact us for Service) or yellow (over-temp condition –turn
power off and wait 5 minutes and try again). If the LED turns yellow frequently contact us for
Service.
Amplifier Faceplate

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Volume Adjustment –For Vibration and Sound
Turn on the sound source (CD or mp3 player) and any connected devices (splitter or
splitter/amplifier) that you may be using between the sound source and the SolTec Lounge and
adjust the volume on the sound source device and any connected device to obtain the desired
level of vibration through the Lounge. Most of the vibration comes from the transducer under the
seat. If you desire less vibration turn the volume lower on the CD player or mp3 device. If you
want more vibration adjust your mp3 or CD player volume to be higher. When you are adjusting
the volume, focus on the vibration from the Lounge and not the sound volume.
Music should also be playing through the Lounge transducers behind the user’s back. The sound
from these transducers creates most of the sound that you hear (without headphones) in the
room. If that sound is too high or low adjust the Lounge volume knob shown in the diagram above
once you have the desired level of vibration.
If you have a version 2 (older version not pictured above) amplifier (without the Lounge volume
knob –only one volume knob on the amplifier) then both the levels of vibration and sound are
adjusted by changing the volume setting on the mp3 player or CD player.
Headphone Usage
If you wish to use headphones, plug the headphone into the headphone jack on the side of the
Lounge. Before placing the headphones on your ears, turn the headphone volume knob counter-
clockwise to the off position (all the way). Then place the headphones on your ears and slowly
turn the headphone volume knob clockwise until the desired volume is achieved. The headphone
volume knob only adjusts the volume of the music through the headphones and not through the
other transducers in the Lounge.
Recline Adjustment
The Lounge recline position can be manually adjusted. From behind the Lounge, hold both sides
of the seat toward the top of the back and slide the seat on the base. If you are of moderate
height, you can straddle the Lounge with your legs (before sitting down) and make adjustments by
grasping the sides of the unit and shifting the seat on the base.
When the Lounge is occupied, the zero-gravity nature of the seating and the pressure from the
weight of the occupant causes sufficient friction to prevent the seating structure from sliding on
the base, therefore it is best to adjust the level of recline before it is occupied.

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Music Input Connection Options
The following are the simplest options for connecting relatively inexpensive portable consumer
electronic music devices to one or more SolTec Lounge units.
1 Seat Operation –iPod (mp3 player) or portable CD player -► Lounge
Note: Do not use an iPod Nano as that device does not produce enough volume.
Hook-up between iPod (mp3 player) or portable CD player and SolTec Lounge:
Step 1: Use the audio cable supplied with the right angled stereo mini plugs on both ends to
connect between the headphone output jack on the portable CD or mp3 player and the Lounge
Input jack on the SolTec Lounge.
Step 2: Turn on CD player or mp3 player and adjust volume on those devices to attain the desired
sound/vibration level in the SolTec Lounge.
Multiple Seat Operation (2 to 10 or more lounges) –iPod (mp3 player) or portable CD
player -► Splitter -► Lounge
An example of a low cost, fully functional 4 channel amplified Splitter is the ART HeadAmp 4 from
Sweetwater –http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HeadAmp4/
A splitter that can link up to 10 lounges can be found at:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/612993-
REG/Rolls_RA102_RA102_10_Channel_Professional_Headphone.html
Hook-up between iPod or portable CD player, Splitter and SolTec Lounge:
Step 1: Use a purchased audio cable with the straight stereo mini plugs on both ends to connect
the headphone output jack on the portable CD player or iPod and the input jack on the Splitter.
Step 2: Use the audio cable supplied with the Lounge with the right angled stereo mini plugs on
both ends to connect between the Splitter output jack and the Lounge Input jack on the SolTec
Lounge. Repeat this step for lounges 2 to 10 as needed. If you wish to link more than 10 lounges
you can connect multiple splitters.
Step 3: Turn on CD player or iPod and the Splitter. Set the volume on the CD player or iPod to
mid-level and adjust each of the volume knobs on the Splitter to the desired sound level for each
Lounge.