TL 80 - Lampe de luminothérapie BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TL 80 BEURER

Taishan Anson Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd • Dragon Mountain Industrial Estate Duanfen • Taishan, Guangdong Province, China Distributed by:

ENGLIsh 1. About the daylight lamp Dear valued customer, Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air. With kind regards Your Beurer team

Why use a daylight lamp? When the hours of daylight are noticeably decreased in autumn and people increasingly stay inside, the effects of a lack of light may cumulate. This is often described as „winter depression“. The symptoms can present themselves in a number of ways: • • • •

Imbalance Subdued mood Lack of energy and listlessness Generally feeling under the weather

• Need for more sleep • Loss of appetite • Difficulty concentrating

The cause of these symptoms is the fact that light, particularly sunlight, is essential for life and has a direct effect upon the human body. Sunlight indirectly controls the production of melatonin, which is released into the blood only in darkness. This hormone tells the body when it is time to sleep. In the months when there is less sunlight, therefore, production of melatonin increases. This makes it harder to get up in the morning, since the body‘s functions are shut down. If you use the daylight lamp immediately after waking up in the morning—thus as early as possible—you can end the production of melatonin so that your mood takes a positive turn. In addition, light deficiency also hinders production of the happiness hormone serotonin, which decisively affects our well-being. So application of light involves quantitative changes in hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain, which can affect our level of activity, our feelings and our well-being. Light can help reverse this hormone imbalance. To compensate for such a hormonal imbalance, the brightlight creates a suitable replacement for natural sunlight. In the medical field, brightlights are used to compensate for the effects of a lack of light. Brightlights simulate daylight over 10,000 lux (15-20 cm distance). The light can influence the human body and be used as a treatment or as a preventative measure. Normal electric light is not sufficient to influence the hormonal balance. Because in a well-lit office the illuminance level amounts to just 500 lux. Included in delivery:  • Daylight lamp • These operating instructions

2. Signs and symbols The following symbols appear in these instructions or on the device. Read the instructions of use Warning

Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.

Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory. IP20 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm Ø and greater, not protected against of water.

CE 0197 This CE symbol certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Directive. Note

Note on important information

Manufacturer Date of manufacture

3. Notes Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

Safety notes Warning • The light of the daylight lamp is only intended for use on the human body. • Before use, ensure that all packaging materials are removed and that there is no visible damage to the unit or accessories. When in doubt, do not use the unit and contact your dealer or the customer service address provided. • Also ensure that the daylight lamp has a firm footing. • The housing of the lamp gets warm during operation. Touching it may result in burns! Always let the lamp cool off before touching it.f • The mandatory minimum distance between the daylight lamp and flammable objects is 1.0 m. • Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate. • Do not dip the unit into water and do not use it in wet rooms. • Do not use it in the vicinity of people who are helpless, children under age 3 or people who are insensitive to heat (people with skin lesions due to illness); do not use after taking painkillers or drugs or drinking alcohol. • Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation). • Do not cover up or pack away the unit while it is warm. • Always remove the mains plug and let the unit cool off before you touch it. • Do not touch the unit with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the unit. The unit must be operated only when it is completely dry. • Protect the unit from strong impacts. • Do not pull the mains plug from the socket by the cord. • If the cord or the housing is damaged, contact customer service or the dealer, since special tools are needed to make repairs. • Disconnection from the mains supply is only guaranteed if the mains plug has been removed from the socket.

General notes Important • This unit is not intended for commercial or clinical use, but only for individual, private household use! • If you are taking medication such as pain relievers, antihypertensives or antidepressants, consult your doctor before using the daylight lamp. • People with retinal diseases as well as diabetics need to be examined by an ophthalmologist before beginning to use the daylight lamp. • Please do not use if you have an eye disease such as cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the optic nerve in general and inflammation of the vitreous humour. • If you have health concerns of any kind, contact your general practitioner! • Before you use the unit for the first time, remove all packaging materials. • The lamp tubes and starter are excluded from the warranty.

Repairs Important • Do not open the device. Please do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. This could result in serious injuries. Failure to observe this regulation shall void the warranty. • If you need to have the unit repaired, contact customer service or an authorised dealer.

4. Unit description Overview 1.   Cover 2.   Fluorescent screen 3.   Tubes (2 x 36 Watt) 4.   Rear of the device housing 5.   Rear of the socket housing 6.   Front of the socket housing 7.   Stand 8. Mains cable with plug 9.   On/Off button

5. Initial use Setup Remove the unit from the packaging. Place the device on flat surfaces. Select a location that leaves a distance of 20 to 60 cm between the unit and the user. The lamp is most effective within this range.

Mains connection Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate. Push the plug completely into the mains socket.

Note: • Ensure that there is a socket near the place where the lamp will stand. • Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip over it.

Switching on the lamp  Press the On/Off button. The tubes turn on. Set the angle of the fluorescent screen in accordance with your individual requirements.

ATTENTION! The brightness of the tubes may be visibly different when switched on. The tubes develop their full luminosity after a couple of minutes.

Enjoying the light Sit as close as possible to the lamp, between 20 cm and 60 cm. You can go about your normal activities while using it. You can read, write, make telephone calls, etc. • Every so often, briefly look directly into the light, since the effect results from the eyes/ retina receiving the light. • Use the brightlight as often as you want. However, the treatment is at its most effective if you carry out the light therapy according to the prescribed time period of at least 5 successive days. • The most effective time of day for the treatment is between 6am and 8pm and we recommend that it is used for 2 hours per day. • Do not look directly into the light the whole time you are using it, however, since that could lead to overstimulation of the retina. • Start with shorter periods of illumination, which you increase over the course of a week.

Note: Eye aches and headaches may arise after the first times using the lamp. These will go away in later sessions, as the nervous system will become accustomed to the new stimulation. 9

Important instructions When using the lamp, maintain the recommended distance of 20 - 60 cm between your face and the lamp. The duration of the application depends on the distance: Distance Duration Up to 20 cm ½ hour/day Up to 40 cm 1 hour/day Up to 60 cm 2 hours/day Basically, the closer you are to the source of light, the less time you should use it.

Enjoying light over longer periods Repeat your use of the lamp in the dark seasons for at least 7 successive days, or even longer, depending on your individual needs. If possible, conduct the treatment in the morning hours.

Switching off the lamp  Press the On/Off button. The tubes turn off. Pull the mains plug from the socket.

CAUTION! The lamp is hot after being used. Let the lamp cool off first long enough before you put it away and/or pack it up!

7. Replacing the lamp tubes/starter The service life of the fluorescent tubes is on average 10,000 hours. If one tube needs replacing, both fluorescent tubes must be replaced with new tubes of the same type. For this purpose, contact a retailer, an authorised service centre or appropriately qualified personnel or contact the customer service. The following tubes are approved as replacement: • Philips – PL-L36W/865/4P • The manufacturer’s tubes are available with the order number 162.942 from customer support

Warning •  For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the fluorescent tubes with the household waste. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal. •  Unplug the device, to avoid the risk of electrocution. •  Take care when handling fluorescent tubes to avoid the risk of cut injuries.

8. Cleaning and care of the unit The unit should be cleaned occasionally.

Important • Ensure that no water penetrates inside the unit! Before you clean the unit, always switch it off, unplug it and let it cool off. • Do not wash the unit in a washing machine! Clean using a damp cloth, to which you can apply a little detergent if necessary. • Do not touch the unit with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the unit. The unit must be operated only when it is completely dry. Do not use abrasive detergents and never immerse the unit in water.

9. Disposal In the interest of protecting the environment, the unit must not be thrown out with the household waste at the end of its service life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

10. Technical specifications Dimensions (WHD)

Output of radiation beyond the visible spectrum (infrared and UV) is so low that it is harmless to eyes and skin.

Operating conditions

Subject to technical modifications. This device meets the requirements of the European Directive 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EEC Medical Devices as well as the Medical Devices Act.

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