User manual PHILIPS HB822

[. . . ] Visible light enables us to see, ultraviolet (UV) gives us a tan and infrared (IR) in sunrays provides the heat in which we like to bask. With this tanning appliance you can suntan comfortably at home. The tanning lamps emit visible light, heat and ultraviolet, giving you the impression you are sunbathing in real sunlight. The special UV filter only passes the radiation that is required to get a tan. [. . . ] If you want to keep your tan, do not stop tanning after the course, but continue taking one or two tanning sessions a week. Whether you choose to stop tanning for a while or whether you continue tanning on a lower frequency, do remember that you must not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours. For this appliance the maximum is 21 tanning hours (=1260 minutes) a year. Suppose you take a 10-day tanning course, with an 8-minute session on the first day and a 20-minute session on the nine following days. The entire course will then last (1 x 8 minutes) + (9x 20 minutes) = 188 minutes. This means you can take 6 of these courses in a year, as 6 x 188 minutes = 1128 minutes Of course, the maximum number of tanning hours applies to each separate part or side of the body that is tanned (e. As is shown in the table, the first session of a tanning course should always last 8 minutes, irrespective of the sensitivity of the skin. If you think that the sessions are too long for you (e. Because your skin feels taut and tender after the session), we advise you to reduce the length of the sessions by e. For a beautiful all-over tan, turn your body slightly during the session so that the sides of your body are better exposed to the tanning rays. Duration of the For persons with UV session for very sensitive skin each separately treated part of the body 1st session rest of at least 48 hours 2nd session 3rd session 4th session 5th session 6th session 7th session 8th session 9th session 10th session 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 30 minutes* 8 minutes For persons with normal sensitive skin For persons with less sensitive skin *) or longer, depending on your skin sensitivity. If your skin feels slightly taut after tanning, you can apply a moisturising cream. The appliance can be easily moved in transport position. The appliance is easier to lift if you do so together with another person. If you have to lift the appliance by yourself, use the handle. Pull the lamp unit up to horizontal position. You will hear clicks when you move the lamp unit past certain fixed positions. Instead of using the above step-by-step method, you can also pull the lamp unit up by its handle in one single movement. The distance between the UV filter and the surface on which you are lying down (e. Loosen the height adjustment lock by sliding the collar down the stand. Pull the lamp unit up at the same time to a height of 85 cm above the bed. Let go of the collar to lock the lamp unit into position. [. . . ] It is therefore important to have a damaged or broken filter replaced right away. Have the tanning lamps (Philips HPA flexpower 400-600), the UV filter and the cord replaced by an authorised Philips dealer or service centre Only they have the knowledge and skills required for this job and the original spare parts for the appliance. When you discard the lamps, make sure they are not thrown away with the normal household waste but are handed in at an official collection point. If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www. [. . . ]