Introduction
The sun
The sun supplies various types of energy.Visible light enables us to see, ultraviolet (UV) light gives us a tan and the infrared (IR) light in sunlight
provides the heat in which we like to bask.
The tanning appliance
With this tanning appliance you can suntan comfortably at home.The tanning lamps emit visible light, heat and ultraviolet light, giving you the
impression you are sunbathing in real sunlight.The special UV filter only passes the light that is required to get a tan.
The tanning lamps emit sufficient infrared to provide a comfortable warmth.
A timer ensures that each session does not last longer than 45 minutes. Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see the
chapter 'Tanning and your health').
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
◗ The appliance must be connected to a circuit that is protected with a 16A standard fuse or a slow-blow automatic fuse.
◗ If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor connections, the plug of the appliance will become hot. Make sure you plug the
appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
◗ If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
◗ Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a
shower or swimming pool).
◗ If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, dry yourself thoroughly before using the appliance.
◗ Make sure children do not play with the appliance.
◗ Always unplug the appliance after use.
◗ Let the appliance cool down after use for approx. 15 minutes before folding it back into transport position and storing it.
◗ Only move the appliance when it is in transport position.
◗ Make sure the vents in the lamp unit and in the base remain open during use. Keep your hair away from the air inlet of the lamp unit.
◗ The appliance has been fitted with an automatic protection against overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g. because the
vents are covered), the appliance will switch off automatically. Once the cause of overheating has been removed and the appliance has
cooled down, the appliance will switch on automatically again.
◗ The appliance contains hinging parts, so be careful not to get your fingers stuck between these parts.
◗ Do not exceed the recommended tanning time and the maximum number of tanning hours (see 'Tanning sessions: how often and how
long?').
◗ Do not choose a tanning distance of less than 65 cm.
◗ Do not tan a particular part of your body more than once a day.Avoid excessive exposure to natural sunlight on the same day.
◗ Do not take a tanning session if you have a disease and/or use medication or cosmetics that increase the sensitivity of your skin. Be
extra careful if you are hypersensitive to UV light. Consult your doctor in case of doubt.
◗ The appliance 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 persistent lumps or sores appear on the skin, or if there are changes in pigmented moles.
◗ Always wear the protective goggles provided with the appliance while tanning to protect your eyes against overexposure (also see the
chapter 'Tanning and your health').
◗ Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well in advance of a tanning session.
◗ Do not use any sunscreens or suntan accelerators.
◗ If your skin feels taut after the tanning session, you may apply a moisturising cream.
◗ Never use the appliance when the UV filter is damaged, broken or missing or when the timer is defective.
◗ The UV filter becomes hot during the tanning session. Do not touch it.
◗ Colours may fade under the influence of the sun.The same effect may occur when using this appliance.
◗ Do not expect the appliance to yield better results than the natural sun.
Tanning and your health
Just as with natural sunlight, the tanning process will take some time.The first effect will only become visible after a few sessions (see chapter
"Tanning sessions: how often and how long?").
Overexposure to ultraviolet light (natural sunlight or artificial light from your tanning appliance) can cause sunburn.
Besides many other factors, such as overexposure to natural sunlight, incorrect and excessive use of a tanning appliance may increase the risk of
skin and eye problems.The degree to which these effects occur is determined by the nature, intensity and duration of the exposure on the one
hand and the sensitivity of the person involved on the other.
The more the skin and the eyes are exposed to UV light, the higher the risk of keratitis, conjunctivitis, damage to the retina, cataracts, premature
skin ageing and the development of skin tumours will be. Some medications and cosmetics increase the sensitivity of the skin.
Therefore it is highly important:
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that you follow the instructions in the chapters 'Important' and 'Tanning sessions: how often and how long?';
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that the tanning distance (distance between the UV filter and the body) is 65 cm.
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that you do not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours per year (i.e. 21 hours or 1260 minutes);
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that you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.
Tanning sessions: how often and how long?
◗ Do not take more than one tanning session per day, over a period of five to ten days.
◗ Allow an interval of at least 48 hours between the first and the second session.
◗ After this 5- to 10-day course, we advise you to give your skin a rest for a while.
◗ Approximately one month after a course, your skin will have lost much of its tan.You can then start a new course.
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