HB 545 - Solar bench PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Sunbed
Brand	Philips
Model	HB 545
Dimensions (L x W x H)	200 cm x 90 cm x 70 cm
Weight	120 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	2800 W
Lamp type	Philips HPA 400-500 W
Number of lamps	6 (upper) + 6 (lower)
Lamp lifespan	Approximately 600 hours
Built-in timer	Yes, adjustable from 1 to 30 minutes
Automatic shut-off function	Yes, at the end of the session
UV protection	Integrated UV filter, compliant with standards
Ventilation system	Integrated fans for cooling
Housing material	ABS plastic and acrylic
Tanning surface	Tempered acrylic, dimensions 190 x 70 cm
Number of intensity levels	3 (low, medium, high)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Safety lock, emergency stop, overheat protection
Spare parts and repairability	Lamps, fuses, cables available. Professional repair recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions - HB 545 PHILIPS

What is the lifespan of the lamps for the Philips HB 545?

The lamps last approximately 600 hours. It is recommended to replace them when the power decreases to ensure optimal efficiency.

How to clean the surface of the sunbed?

Use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water to clean the acrylic surface. Avoid abrasive products or solvents that could damage it.

Can I use the sunbed every day?

It is recommended to respect an interval of 48 hours between sessions to allow the skin to regenerate. Do not exceed the recommended session time.

What to do if the sunbed does not turn on?

First check the power supply and the fuse. If the problem persists, contact a certified technician to diagnose the device.

How to set the timer?

Use the rotary knob or the adjustment keys to select the session duration (from 1 to 30 minutes). The device will turn off automatically at the end of the selected time.

Is the sunbed suitable for all skin types?

No, people with very fair skin or prone to sunburn should consult a dermatologist before use. Respect the phototypes indicated in the instructions.

Can I use sunscreen during the session?

It is better to use products specifically designed for indoor tanning. Regular sunscreens can filter UV and reduce effectiveness.

How to change the lamps?

Unplug the device, remove the protective cover, unscrew the used lamps and replace them with identical lamps (Philips HPA 400-500 W). Call a professional if necessary.

Is there a risk of overheating?

The device is equipped with a ventilation system and overheat protection. If the internal temperature is too high, the sunbed turns off automatically.

Where to find the user manual?

The manual is available for free download in PDF format on our site. You can also receive it by email by requesting it in your language.

USER MANUAL HB 545 PHILIPS

Keep page 3 open when reading these operating instructions.

Important

• 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.
• For optimum comfort use the appliance at ambient temperatures in the range 18 - 20 °C).

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's radiation spectrum, each having its own wavelength.

The sun radiates electromagnetic vibrations with widely different wavelengths. The wavelengths of heat rays or "infrared" (IR) are longer than those of visible light. And the wavelengths 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 on 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 very small 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.

For your convenience, but also to prevent unintended prolonged exposure (e.g., after falling asleep), a timer-controlled automatic switch-off operates after 60 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 on the degree in which these affects can occur.

The more skin and eyes are exposed to UV, the more risk increases of diseases such as inflammation of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, damaging of the retina, cataract, premature aging of the skin and skin tumours.

Certain medicines and cosmetics increase the sensitivity to UV.

Therefore, it is of great importance

• that you follow the instructions in 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 keep up 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 26 hours (= 1560 minutes).

Example:

Imagine that you take a 10 day UV course, with a 10 minute session on the first day and 25 minutes' sessions on the nine following days.

The entire course then includes (1 x 10 minutes) + (9 x 25 minutes) = 235 minutes.

- You may have 6 of these courses over a year. (As 6 x 235 minutes = 1410 minutes.)

From the table it will be seen that the first session of a course should have a duration of 10 minutes.

This is not dependent upon individual skin sensitivity.

Duration of the UV session (for each separately treated part of 1st 2nd 3rd the body) in minutes:	4th 5th session	8th 7th session	10th session	session	session	session	session	session	session	session
- for persons with very sensitive skin:	10	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15	10-15
- for persons with normal sensitive skin:	10	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25	20-25
- for persons with less sensitive skin:	10	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35	30-35

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 and starters

10 large tube lamps (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cleo Performance") with

10 starters (type Philips S12)

B Solarium tube lamps and starters

HB 545 - 10 large tube lamps (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cleo Performance") with

10 starters (type Philips S12)

HB 546 - 10 large tube lamps (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cleo Performance") with

10 starters (type Philips S12) and

4 small tube lamps (type Philips UVA 15W

"Cleo Performance") for extra face tanning

performance, with

4 starters (type Philips S2)

© End caps

D Mains cord

E Legs

F Timer

G Stands

H Rods

Gas springs

Height adjustment holes

Connecting cord

Handle

M Cooling fans

N Vents

Protective shields

P Protective plastic foils

Protective eye goggles (2x)

(Type HB 071 / service n°. 4822 690 80123)

R Bolts and nuts

S Spanner

Making the Combi solarium ready for use

Sun couch

- With one person helping you, lay the sun couch on the floor with the lamps facing downwards (fig. 2).

- Push the legs in firmly into the corresponding holes (fig. 3).

- Please note: Do not attempt to lift or tilt the sun couch by its legs! (Fig. 4.)

- Lift the sun couch as illustrated (fig. 5) and put it on its legs (fig. 6).

Solarium

- With one person helping you, lay the solarium on a table top with the lamps facing downwards (fig. 7).

Ensure that the handle does not rest on the table.

- Fix the two gas springs to the rods (fig. 8).

- Lift the solarium from the table top (fig. 9).

- Insert the rods into the stands (fig. 10).

- Lie down on the sun couch (fig. 11).

- Hold this instructions booklet as shown in fig. 12. You can use the meter in this instructions booklet (page 2) to measure the distance between your body and the solarium. This distance should be approx. 20 cm.

If necessary you can use the mounting holes to mount the solarium higher (fig. 13, 14). The distance between the mounting holes is 4 cm (fig. 15).

- Please note: If the Combi solarium is to be used by more than one person, use the highest applicable mounting holes.

- Remove the plastic foils from the protective shields (fig. 16, 17).

- Connect the connection cord to the solarium (fig. 18a). (To disconnect: fig. 18b.) - Insert the mains plug into a wall socket.

How to use

- Set the timer to the session time (fig. 19). (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. 20) so that you can easily lie down on the sun couch (fig. 21). (With type HB 546: Please note the side with the extra face tanning lamps.) - When lying, pull the solarium into a horizontal position (fig. 22). - 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.

• You can 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.
• Replacing the tube lamps and/or the starters of the solarium and the sun couch is basically similar.
• If you prefer to replace the lamps yourself, proceed as follows:
• First remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Remove the starters by turning slightly to the left and withdrawing. (Half the amount of starters are at each end of the Combi solarium.)
• To place new lamps and starters proceed in reverse order and direction.
• Slide the protective shield back into the profile. Do not forget to fix the end caps by means of the screws.

The tube lamps of Combi solariums contain substances which may pollute the environment.

When discarding old tube lamps, please ensure that they are separated from the normal household refuse and that they are disposed of at an officially assigned place.

- Loosen the screws and remove the two end caps (fig. 23).

- Pull out the protective shield completely (fig. 24). After this, the lamps and starters are accessible.

- Rotate the lamps slightly to the left or to the right. When unlocked remove them from the lamp holders.

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

10 tubes (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cléo performance")

10 starters (type Philips S12)

B Ciel Tubes et starters

HB 545 - 10 tubes (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cléo performance")

10 starters (type Philips S12)

HB 546 - 10 tubes (type Philips UVA 100W

"Cléo performance")

10 starters (type Philips S12)

4 mini tubes (type Philips UVA 15W

Maintenance

Type Philips UVA 100 W "Cleo Performance"

10 Starter Type Philips S12

B Sun Sky:

HB 545 - 10 large tube lamps

Type Philips UVA 100 W "Cleo Performance"

10 starters, type Philips S12

HB 546 - 10 large tube lamps

Type Philips UVA 100 W "Cleo Performance"

10 starters, type Philips S12

4 small tube lamps

Type Philips UVA 15 W "Cleo Performance"

5 wrenches

Commissioning

Sunbed

Cleaning

10 starters (type Philips S12)

10 starters (type Philips S12)

HB 546 - 10 large tube lamps (type Philips UVA 100W

Cleaning

Cleaning

- Lift the solarium off the table (fig. 9).

- Lie down on the sunbed (fig. 11).

- Lift the top off the table (fig. 9).

- Connect the cord to the solarium (fig. 18a). (To disconnect: fig. 18b.)

Cleaning

4 starter lamps (type Philips S 2)

© End caps

D Mains cord

E Feet

F Timer

G Stand

H Rod

Gas shock absorber

- Get help from another person. Place the sunbed on a table, with the tubes pointing downward (fig. 7). Make sure that the handle does not rest on the table.

- Attach the two gas springs to the rods (fig. 8).

- Connect the connection cable (fig. 18a). (Disconnect: fig. 18b.) - Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Using the sunbed

- Set the timer to the desired treatment time (fig. 19). (Please refer to the table in this user manual and your own notes).

Cleaning