Philips HB556 Light Therapy Device User Manual


 
Introduction
Full-body tanner
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.This appliance tans your whole body evenly from head to toe.
A timer ensures that each tanning session does not last longer than 30 minutes. Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see
chapter 'Tanning and your health').
General description (fig. 1)
A End caps
B Switch for facial tanner (HB556 only)
- O = facial tanner off
- I = facial tanner on
C Timer
D Tube lamps, starters and facial tanner
- HB554: 8 long tube lamps (type Philips Cleo Performance 100W- S) and 8 starters (type Philips S12/Cleo sunstarter)
- HB555: 10 long tube lamps (type Philips Cleo Performance 100W- S), 10 starters (type Philips S12/Cleo sunstarter)
- HB556: 6 long tube lamps (type Philips Cleo Performance 100W- S), 4 long tube lamps (type Philips Cleo Performance 80W- S), 10 starters
(type Philips S12/Cleo sunstarter) and 1 HP 400W lamp for extra facial tanning performance
E Vent
F Cooling fan
G Castor wheel
H Spanner and socket wrench
I Protective goggles (2 pairs)
- (type no. HB071/service no. 4822 690 80123)
J Acrylic sheet
K Mains cord
L Rod
M Height adjustment knob
N Stand
O Socket screws to fasten upper and lower part of the stand
P Protective foil
Important
Before connecting the appliance to the mains socket, check if the voltage indicated on the type 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.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket after use.
Take care that children cannot play with the appliance.
Keep the ventilation openings in the upper casing clear of obstruction when using the tanning appliance.
Do not exceed the advised session times or the maximum amount of tanning hours (Also see 'Tanning sessions: How often and how long?').
Do not select a shorter operational distance than the advised 20 cm.
Do not treat each part or side of 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 light.When in doubt, please consult your doctor.
A tanning 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 ulcers, moles or persistent lumps develop on the skin.
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 UV session.
Do not use sunscreen lotions or creams.
Do not use suntan lotions or creams.
If your skin should feel taut after the sun tanning session, you may apply a moisturizing cream.
Never use the tanning appliance if the timer 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.
If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips in order to
avoid hazardous situations.
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