HB 576 - Solar bench PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Philips
Model	HB 576
Product type	Combined sunbed (solarium + bench)
Sunbed lamps	2 tubular Cleo Effect 90 W lamps, S11 starter
Solarium lamps	2 tubular Cleo Effect 90 W lamps, S11 starter
Face tanner lamp (optional)	HB 577 type only
Estimated total power	Approximately 360 W (4 lamps × 90 W)
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Recommended fuse	13 A (UK) or 16 A (other countries), slow-blow
Timer	Mechanical switch, automatic shut-off after 30 minutes
Minimum operating distance	20 cm between body and solarium
Maximum tanning time per year	28 hours (1680 minutes)
Recommended session duration (first session)	11 minutes, then 20-30 minutes depending on skin type
Number of sessions per series	5 to 10 sessions, with at least 48 hours between the first two
Protective screens	Plastic screens with protective film to remove before use
Protective goggles provided	Yes, 2 pairs (type HB 072, ref. 4822 690 80147)
Ventilation	Fans in solarium and bench, keep openings clear
UV lamp type	Mainly UV-A with a limited amount of UV-B
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the exterior with a damp cloth, do not use abrasives or alcohol on the screens
Lamp replacement	By authorized personnel only, lamps contain polluting substances to be disposed of separately
Estimated weight	Approximately 50-60 kg (assembled)
Estimated dimensions (L × W × H)	Approximately 200 × 80 × 80 cm

Frequently Asked Questions - HB 576 PHILIPS

What is the recommended session duration for first use?

The first session must last 11 minutes regardless of your skin type. Then, adjust the duration according to your sensitivity: 20-25 minutes for very sensitive skin, 25-30 minutes for normal or less sensitive skin.

How many UV sessions can I do per day?

You must limit yourself to one session per day. It is not recommended to expose yourself to natural sunlight on the same day.

What is the minimum distance to maintain between my body and the solarium?

The operating distance must not be less than 20 cm (about 8 inches). Use the ruler included in the user manual to check.

How do I maintain my Philips HB 576 sunbed?

Always unplug the device and let it cool down before cleaning. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth. Never use alcohol, acetone, or abrasives on the protective screens.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

First check that the plug is connected and the timer is set. Then test the outlet with another device. If the fuse blows, use a 13 A (UK) or 16 A (other countries) slow-blow fuse. Avoid extension cords.

Can I use sunscreens or lotions before a session?

No, you should not apply sunscreens, lotions, or cosmetics before the session. If your skin feels tight afterwards, you can apply a moisturizing cream.

How to replace the sunbed lamps?

Replacement of tubular lamps and starters must be carried out by authorized Philips personnel. They have the original parts and necessary tools. Do not throw away old lamps with household waste.

What is the maximum number of tanning hours per year?

You must not exceed 28 hours (1680 minutes) per year. For example, this corresponds to 7 series of 10 days with sessions of 24 minutes each.

Can I use the sunbed if I have skin cancer or a history of it?

No, people who have or have had skin cancer, or are predisposed, should not use this sunbed. Consult your doctor if in doubt.

Is it mandatory to wear the provided protective goggles?

Yes, you must always wear the provided protective goggles during the session to protect your eyes from ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared.

USER MANUAL HB 576 PHILIPS

Keep page 3 open when reading these operating instructions.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains socket, check if the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Therefore, do not use the appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or shower, or near a swimming pool).
• If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, dry yourself thoroughly before using the appliance. Take care that children cannot play with the Combi solarium. As a precaution remove the plug from the wall socket after use.
• Do not support the sun couch by any other method than the legs supplied.
• Ensure that the mains cord does not get caught under a supporting leg when placing the sun couch.
• Keep the ventilation openings in the solarium and in the sun couch clear of obstruction when using the Combi solarium.
• Do not exceed the advised session times or the maximum amount of "tanning hours". (See section "UV sessions: How often? And how long?")
• Do not select a shorter operational distance (i.e. the distance between your body and the solarium) than 20 cm (approx. 8").
• Do not treat the body more often than once a day. Avoid intensive skin exposure to natural sunlight on the same day as a UV session.
• If you have any symptoms of illness, if you take any medicines and/or apply cosmetics which increase skin sensitivity, you should not have a UV-session. Special care is also necessary in cases of pronounced individual sensitivity to ultraviolet. When in doubt, please consult your doctor.
• A Combi solarium is not to be used by people who get sunburnt without tanning when exposed to the sun, by persons suffering from sunburn, by children, or by persons who suffer (or have previously suffered) from skin cancer or who are predisposed to skin cancer.
• Consult your doctor if ulcers, moles or persistent lumps develop on the skin.
• Always wear the protective eye goggles while tanning to protect your eyes against excessive doses of ultraviolet, visible light and infrared. (Also refer to section "UV and your health".)
• Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well in advance of a UV session.
• Do not use sunscreen lotions or creams. Do not use suntan lotions or creams either.
• If your skin should feel taut after the sun tanning session, you may apply a moisturizing cream.
• Never use the Combi solarium if the timer or a protective shield has become faulty.
• Colours may fade under the influence of the sun. The same effect may occur when using the appliance.
• Do not expect the appliance to yield better results than the natural sun.

The Sun

The sun is the source of energy on which all life on earth depends.

There are various kinds of solar energy: the sunlight enables us to see, we feel the warmth of the sunshine on our skin, and under the influence of the sun our skin is tanned.

These three effects are due to three specific components of the sun radiance spectrum, each of the components having their own wave lengths.

The sun radiates electro-magnetic vibrations with widely different wave lengths. The wave lengths of heat rays or "infrared" (IR) are longer than the wave lengths of visible light. And the wave lengths of "ultraviolet" (UV), which tans our skin, are shorter than these.

Science has managed to reproduce these three kinds of solar radiation: heat (e.g. Infraphil), light (lamps) and UV (solariums, sun couches etc.)

UV-A, UV-B and UV-C

Ultraviolet (UV) is subdivided into UV-A (longer wavelengths), UV-B, and UV-C (shorter wavelengths).

UV-C seldom reaches the earth as it is filtered out by the atmosphere.

UV-A and UV-B cause the tanning effect of the skin.

In fact, there are two processes that produce tanning, and they are simultaneously effective:

• "Indirect tanning". Primarily UV-B stimulates the production of a substance called "melanin", which is necessary for tanning. The effect does not show until a couple of days after the sunbath.
• "Direct tanning". The UV-A and also a part of the visible light cause quicker browning without reddening or "getting sunburnt".

The Combi solarium

This Combi solarium emits predominantly UV-A, and also a limited amount of UV-B.

It possesses some important features that make tanning at home comfortable and convenient.

The sun lamps emit light, warmth, and ultraviolet, so that it feels just like lying in the natural sun.

The lamps have been positioned in such a manner that your whole body is tanned evenly, from head to toe. The appliance ensures also perfect browning of the sides of your body.

For your convenience, but also to prevent unintended prolonged exposure (e.g., after falling asleep), a timer-controlled automatic switch-off operates after 30 minutes of tanning.

As it is with the natural sun, it's wise not to have too much of a good thing! (See section "UV and your health".)

UV and your health

After an excessive exposure to ultraviolet (from the natural sun or from your Combi solarium), the skin may develop sunburn. Beside numerous other factors, such as excessive exposure to the natural sun, improper and excessive use of your Combi solarium will increase the risk of skin and eye disease.

The nature, intensity and duration of the radiation on one hand, and the sensitivity of the individual on the other, are decisive in the degree to which these effects can occur.

The more skin and eyes are exposed to UV, the greater the risk of diseases such as inflammation of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, damage to the retina, cataracts, premature aging of the skin, and skin tumors.

Certain medicines and cosmetics increase sensitivity to UV.

Therefore, it is of great importance

• that you follow the instructions in the sections "Important" and "UV sessions: how often? And how long?";
• that you select the advised operational distance of at least 20 cm (approx. 8");
• that you do not exceed the maximum amount of tanning hours per year; (Please see the section "UV sessions (...)")
• that you always wear the provided goggles while tanning.

UV sessions: how often? And how long?

You may have one UV session per day, over a period of five to ten days. Allow at least 48 hours between the first two sessions.

After such a course, you may rest the skin for a while.

Approximately one month after a course, your skin will have lost much of the tan. You might then decide to start a new course.

On the other hand, it is also possible to have one or two UV sessions per week after a course has elapsed in order to maintain the tan.

Whatever you may prefer, make sure that you do not exceed the maximum amount of tanning hours per year.

- For this Combi solarium, this is 28 hours (= 1680 minutes).

Example:

Imagine that you take a 10-day UV course, with an 11-minute session on the first day and 24-minute sessions on the nine following days.

The entire course then includes (1 x 11 minutes) + (9 x 24 minutes) = 227 minutes.

- You may have 7 of these courses over a year. (As 7 x 227 minutes = 11589 minutes.)

From the table it will be seen that the first session of a course should have a duration of 8 minutes.

This is not dependent upon individual skin sensitivity.

Duration of the 1st 2nd 3rd UV session in minutes	4th 5th session	6th 7th session	8th 9th session	10th session	session	session	session	session	session	session
- for persons with very sensitive skin:	11	rest of min. 48 hours	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
- for persons with normal sensitive skin:	11	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25
- for persons with less sensitive skin:	11	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30	25-30

If you think that the sessions are too long for you (e.g. if the skin gets taut and tender after the session), we advise you to reduce the sessions by e.g. 5 minutes.

General description (fig. 1, page 3)

Sun couch tube lamps (Cleo Effect 90 W) and starters (S 11) B Solarium tube lamps (Cleo Effect 90 W) and starters (S 11) Face tanner lamp (type HB 577 only) for extra face tanning performance Switches for face tanner (type HB 577 only) ○= face tanner switched off. land I= 70% of full intensity. land II= full intensity. E End caps F Mains cord G Timer H Stand feet Stand legs Hinge sections (with gas springs) K Height adjustment holes Connecting cord (solarium-sun couch) M Cooling fans N Vents Protective shields P Protective plastic foil Protective eye goggles (2x) (Type HB 072 / service n°. 4822 690 80147) R Bolts, nuts, plastic studs and caps, socket head screws s Spanners, socket head wrench T Holder for timer

Making the Combi solarium ready for use

With two persons helping you, you can assemble and move the Combi solarium.

• Please note: For stability it is essential that you position the sun couch first. After that you mount the solarium (top mount) (fig. 2). When disassembling, first remove the solarium (top mount) and after that remove the sun couch.
• While assembling the Combi solarium will of course grow heavier and thus more difficult to move. Assemble the appliance preferably on its definite place. Allow sufficient space beside (at least 50 cm) and behind (at least 30 cm) the Combi solarium.

Sun couch

• Assemble the tubes of the stand using the socket head screws (fig. 3-5). Do not screw too tightly.
• Please note that the larger openings of the tubes face outwards.
• Ensure that you locate the notched tube (fig. 4) and the tube without notches (fig. 5) properly.

• Fix the covering panels around the stand (fig. 6a) using the plastic studs (fig. 6b). Please note the correct fixing order.
• The end panels (2, 4) should enclose the front and rear panels (1, 3). Fit the notches on the end panels into the apertures of the stand feet. • The covering panels are merely intended to give the stand a nicer appearance.
• Carefully put the sun couch on the stand. Slide the legs into the corresponding holes (fig. 7).
• Please note: the connecting cord should be at the rear side.
• Fix the timer holder to the stand leg at the head end side (fig. 8).

- Attention! Move the sun couch only by sliding the stand and/or by lifting it just a little from the floor (fig. 9). Never attempt to lift or tilt the sun couch as illustrated in fig. 10! This could make the stand come loose.

Solarium (top mount)

• Lay the solarium on the floor with the lamps facing downwards (fig. 11).
• Fix the two hinge sections with gas springs to the stand legs (fig. 12).
• The four mounting holes in the stand legs enable you to set the distance between sun couch and solarium according to your personal requirements.

The distances between the mounting holes are 2.5 cm (fig. 13).

We advise you to select an average height first (e.g. the second mounting holes from below).

Select the same hole on both sides.

For the test, screw the two bolts hand tight.

• Lift the solarium from the floor.
• Fix the solarium to the hinge sections you just mounted (fig. 14-15).

- Place the timer (which is attached to the solarium) into its holder (fig. 16).

Height adjustment

• Lie down on the sun couch.
• Hold this instructions booklet as shown in fig. 17. You can use the meter in this instructions booklet (page 3) to measure the distance between your body and the solarium. This distance should be at least 20 cm.

If necessary you can use the mounting holes to mount the solarium higher or lower (fig. 18-20).

• Please note: If the Combi solarium is to be used by more than one person, use the highest applicable mounting holes.
• Place the plastic caps over the protruding sections of the bolts and nuts.
• Remove the plastic foil from the protective shield (fig. 21).

• Connect the connection cord to the solarium (fig. 22). (To disconnect: fig. 23.)
• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket.

How to use

• Set the timer to the session time (fig. 24). (Please refer to the table in these instructions and to your own notes.)
• Do not forget to put on the eye goggles provided.

• Push the solarium backwards (fig. 25) so that you can easily lie down on the sun couch (fig. 26). (With type HB 576 the place for your head is on the right; with type HB 577 this is on the left.)
• When lying, pull the solarium into a horizontal position (fig. 27).
• As soon as the session time has elapsed the lamps will automatically be switched off.

Cleaning

• Always unplug the Combi solarium and let it cool down before cleaning.
• You can clean the outside of the Combi solarium with a damp cloth. Make sure that no water runs into the appliance.
• Do not use abrasives or scourers.
• Never use liquids such as alcohol, methylated spirits, petrol or acetone to clean the protective plates as this may cause irreparable damage.

Replacing the tube lamps and/or starters

In the course of time (in normal family use after some years) the efficiency of the tube lamps will gradually decrease. If this happens, you may increase the tanning session time or have the tube lamps replaced.

- Have the tube lamps and/or the starters replaced by authorized service personnel: they have the required skill and the original replacement parts and tools to do the job. They also have the facilities to dispose of the used tube lamps. Also the HPA lamp for face tanning (type HB 577) can only be replaced by authorized service personnel.

The lamps of solariums and sun couches contain substances which may pollute the environment. When discarding old lamps, please ensure that they are separated from the normal household refuse and that they are disposed of at an officially assigned place.

For U.K. only:

Fitting a different plug

This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13 Amp plug. Should you need to replace the plug, connect the wires as follows:

Brown wire to the Live (L) terminal of the new plug. Blue wire to the Neutral (N) terminal of the new plug.

Always fit the same value of fuse as that originally supplied with your appliance. Only use BS 1362 approved fuses. For your appliance this should be a 13 Amp fuse (brown).

When disposing of an old plug (particularly the moulded type which has been cut from the mains cord) always remove the fuse as the plug could be dangerous if ever inserted in a live socket.

Combi solarium does not operate as required?

If the Combi solarium should not operate as required, this may be due to a defect. In this case do not hesitate to apply to your dealer or to a Philips Service Centre.

However, it is also possible that the appliance has not been installed according to the instructions or is used incorrectly. If this is the case, you will be able to solve the problem immediately.

You may check the following section before contacting your dealer or Philips Service Centre.

Problem

• Combi solarium does not switch on.
• The power fuse switches the mains power off when switching on or while using the Combi solarium.
• The browning is not according to your expectations.

Possible cause

• Mains plug is not in wall socket.
• No mains power. (Please check with other appliance.)
• Timer has not been set.
• Check the fuse to which the Combi solarium has been connected. The proper type for your Combi solarium is a 13 A (for U.K.) or a 16 A (for other countries) normal fuse or a slow reacting automatic fuse.
• You use an extension cord which is too long, wound-up and/or does not allow the required power levels. Please apply to your dealer. In general, we advise not to use an extension cord.
• You followed a course which is not the most appropriate for your skin type.
• The operational distance is larger than indicated.
• After using for a long time the UV production of the lamps decreases. (With normal use this will not be noticeable for years.) You may compensate for this effect by selecting longer treatment times or replace the sun lamps

Important

Place the solarium top on the floor with the lamps facing downwards (fig. 11).

Place the solarium on the floor with the lamps pointing downwards (fig. 11).

• Connect the connection cable to the solarium (fig. 22) (disconnection: fig. 23).
• Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Using the solarium

• Connect the connection cable to the solarium, fig 22. Disconnection, see fig 23.
• Connect the plug to the wall socket.

Usage