Introduction
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 filters only pass the light that is required to get a tan.
The tanning lamps emit sufficient infrared light to provide a comfortable warmth.
A timer ensures that each session does not last longer than 30 minutes. Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see chapter
'Tanning and your health').
Important
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
◗ If the plug has not been inserted properly into the wall socket, it may become hot. Make sure you insert the plug properly into the 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.
◗ The appliance must be connected to a circuit that is protected with a 16A standard fuse or automatic fuse.
◗ Always unplug the appliance after use.
◗ 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.
◗ Let the appliance cool down after use for approx. 15 minutes before folding it back into transport position and storing it.
◗ Make sure the vents in the lamp units and in the base remain open during use.
◗ 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 can be switched on again.
◗ The UV filters become very hot when using the appliance. Do not touch them.
◗ The appliance contains hinging parts, so be careful not to get your fingers stuck between these parts.
◗ Never use the appliance when a UV filter is damaged, broken or missing.
◗ Never use the appliance when the remote control is defective.
◗ Make sure children do not play with the appliance.
◗ Do not exceed the recommended session time and the maximum number of tanning hours (see 'Tanning sessions: how often and how
long?').
◗ Do not take a tanning session if you have a disease and/or if you use a medication or cosmetics that increase the sensitivity of your skin.
Be extra careful if you are hypersensitive to UV light or infrared light. Consult your doctor in case of doubt.
◗ Do not tan a particular part of your body more than once a day.Avoid excessive exposure to natural sunlight on the same day.
◗ Consult your doctor if persistent lumps or sores appear on the skin, or if there are changes in pigmented moles.
◗ 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.
◗ Always wear the protective goggles provided with the appliance while tanning to protect your eyes from excessive doses of visible light,
UV light and infrared light (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 quick-tan lotions or creams meant to speed up the tanning process.
◗ Do not use sun creams or lotions meant to protect your skin against sunburn.
◗ If your skin should feel taut after the tanning session, you may apply a moisturising cream.
◗ To acquire an even tan you should lie directly below the lamp units.
◗ Do not choose a tanning distance of less than 65 cm.
◗ Only move the appliance when it is in transport position. Make sure that the two parts of the appliance have been properly fastened
before you move it. Do not attempt to lift the appliance on your own.
◗ 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
The sun, UV and tanning
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
sunrays provides the heat in which we like to bask.
UV, 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 UV 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 hand.
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 chapters 'Important' and 'Tanning sessions: how often and how long?'.
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that the tanning distance (distance between the UV filters 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. 20 hours or 1200 minutes).
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that you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.
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