efbe schott SCGB906 Face Tanner Instruction Manual

SCGB906 Face Tanner
Instruction Manual

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Carrying handle

2. VA lamps
   SC GB 906 C: 6 pcs.
   SC GB 908 C: 8 pcs.

3. Timer

4. Safety goggles

5. Power cord

6. Lower tube cover

7. Memory knobs

8. Cord storage compartment

9. Upper tube cover

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance, and always follow the safety and operating instructions. Keep this manual for future reference. If the article is passed on, this manual must also be included, as it is an essential part of the product.
Important: This appliance can be used by children over 8 years old and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with a lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and the risks involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are over 8 years old and supervised. Never leave the appliance and its power cord unsupervised and within reach of children under 8 years old or irresponsible persons, especially when it is plugged into the wall or when it is cooling down.

• Only connect the device to an alternating current supply with a voltage of 230 volts.
• If the power cord or the appliance show any signs of damage, they must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or a qualified specialist (*) in order to avoid any danger.
• Make sure that the ventilation slots on the back of the device are not covered during use.
• For technical safety reasons, never let any water run into the device and never immerse it in water.
• Do not use the appliance near water or wet areas (e.g. in the bathroom, near a shower or a swimming pool).
• Do not use the appliance if the timer is defective.
• The device is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
• Unplug the appliance after use.
• Always let the device cool down before storing. (Cooling time: 15 minutes)
• Certain materials that fade when exposed to sunlight (e.g. paintings) should not be exposed to the appliance’s ultraviolet light for too long.
• Non-users, and particularly children, must not be present when the device is in use.
• The duration of exposure should not exceed the personal minimal erythema dose (MED), i.e. the minimum UV dose that causes perceptible reddening of the skin. If erythema (redness of the skin) occurs a few hours after a tanning session, no further exposure should take place. After a break of one week, the treatment can be resumed, starting from the beginning of the tanning plan.
• If unexpected effects, such as itching, occur within 48 hours after the first exposure, please seek medical advice before the further use of the device.
• Ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun or by electronic devices may cause irreversible damage to your skin or eyes. This biological effect depends on the quality and quantity of radiation and a person’s individual skin and eye sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
• Overexposure can cause sunburn. Repeated overexposure to UV rays emitted by the sun or by electronic devices can lead to premature skin aging and an increased risk of skin cancer. These risks increase with each exposure to UV radiation.
• Overexposure to UV radiation can lead to inflammation of the surface of the unprotected eye and, under certain circumstances, even to damage of the retina. Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light can contribute to the development of cataracts.
• In cases of high sensitivity or allergic reactions to UVA rays, please seek medical advice before using the device.

The following precautions must be taken when using the device:

• Always wear the included safety goggles; contact lenses and sunglasses are never an equivalent substitute for the safety goggles.
• Remove any make-up prior to the exposure; do not use sunscreen or products that speed up tanning.
• Certain medical conditions or side effects of drugs may be enhanced by ultraviolet radiation; if in doubt, please seek medical advice.
• Allow a break of at least 48 hours between the first two tanning sessions.
• Never sunbathe AND use the appliance on the same day.
• Please observe the recommendations for treatment duration, breaks and distance to the lamps.
• Seek medical advice if persistent swellings or sore spots develop on the skin, or if pigmented moles start to change.
• Always protect sensitive skin areas such as scars, tattoos and genitals from exposure to ultraviolet light.

Devices emitting UV rays must not be used by:

• persons younger than 18 years;
• persons who tend to get freckles;
• persons with natural red hair;
• persons with atypical discoloured skin areas;
• persons with more than 16 moles (2 mm in diameter or larger) on their whole body;
• persons with atypical moles (atypical moles are described as asymmetric moles with a diameter greater than 5 mm and with varying pigmentation and irregular borders);
• persons suffering from sunburn;
• persons who are unable to tan, or do not tan without getting sunburnt when exposed to direct sunlight;
• persons who tend to get sunburnt when exposed to direct sunlight;
• persons who repeatedly suffered from severe sunburns during their childhood;
• persons suffering or having suffered from skin cancer, or having a predisposition towards skin cancer;
• persons whose first-degree relatives have been diagnosed with melanoma (malignant melanoma);
• persons undergoing medical treatment for diseases associated with photosensitivity;
• persons who take photosensitizing drugs.

(*) Qualified specialist: after-sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In case of need you should return the appliance to this service.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY AND PACKAGING
First, check if the packaging is undamaged and complete. If any parts are missing, do not use the device, but contact your retailer or service centre. Scope of delivery

• The device
• Safety goggles
• Instruction book

Packaging
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly raw materials. It is reusable or can be returned to the raw material cycle. Properly dispose of unused packaging material.
Immediately report any shipping damage to the retailer.
Always keep packaging films out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation!
SKIN TANNING INTRODUCTION
The sun
The sun is the source of life on earth. As we can see from the rotation of the seasons and from our personal holiday experiences, light and warmth have a huge impact on our health and physical well-being. A bronzed skin is generally associated with a healthy and attractive appearance and, thus, enhances a person’s self-confidence and wellbeing. At the same time, a suntan serves the biological purpose of protecting our skin from sunburn, particularly before going on a summer holiday.  The sun The sun is the source of life on earth. As we can see from the rotation of the seasons and from our personal holiday experiences, light and warmth have a huge impact on our health and physical well-being. A bronzed skin is generally associated with a healthy and attractive appearance and, thus, enhances a person’s self-confidence and wellbeing. At the same time, a suntan serves the biological purpose of protecting our skin from sunburn, particularly before going on a summer holiday.
The tanning
The tanning process is stimulated by a certain part of the light spectrum, regardless of whether the light is naturally produced by the sun or artificially produced.
Sunlight contains both a visible spectrum, which can be detected as light by the human eye, and invisible rays, such as those we feel as heat or that can lead to reddening of the skin or even sunburn. Rays that tan our skin belong to the spectrum of invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It consists of three components: UVA, UVB and UVC radiation.
A perfect tan requires a preferably intense amount of UVA radiation, a very low amount of UVB and no UVC radiation at all.
UVC rays are blocked by the earth’s atmosphere, while UVB and UVA rays do pass and can tan our skin. However, the rather high amount of UVB radiation emitted by the sun might quickly lead to excessive irritation, reddening and, hence, to sunburn in people with pale skin.
UVA tanning devices
UVA tanning devices by efbe-Schott feature a more favourable composition of UV radiation compared to natural sunlight. The intensity of UVA radiation is much higher than in natural sunlight, while at the same time, the harmful UVB radiation has been reduced to a fraction of the amount that is present in natural sunlight. In comparison to natural sunlight, the tanning process is usually accelerated while there is normally no risk of sunburn. The tanning colour that can be obtained is similar to a natural suntan. However, the skin’s reaction to sun rays varies from one individual to another.
Unique features of coloured and infrared light
Apart from standard tanners Efbe-Schott offers in their range UVA tanning devices with optional special features. Depending on the model chosen, they emit either coloured (blue and pink) or infrared light. It is known that blue light has a calming effect and thus positively influences blood pressure and pulse rate, while the pink light naturally increases your tonus and thus also strengthens the immune system. On the other hand, infrared light rays warm the skin and allow better absorption of the ultraviolet rays, yielding a more efficient tanning process while protecting and strengthening the collagen in the skin tissue. This results in firmer skin, as a firmer collagen structure reduces and softens wrinkles.
Skin types and exposure times
Each of us knows their skin’s individual tanning behaviour when exposed to direct sunlight. Thus, a similar reaction of our skin may be expected from exposure to artificial UV light. People who can tolerate the sun very well tend to tan more quickly, while those
who are unable to tan in the sun have only little chance of success when using UVA tanning devices.
Classification of skin types according to the reaction of the skin that has not been preirradiated to natural sunlight:

irradiations (Celtic type)
II| Almost always sunburn, moderate tan after repeated exposures (fair- skinned type)
III| Moderately often sunburn, progressive tanning after repeated irradiations (dark-skinned type)
IV| Rarely sunburn, rapid onset and clear tan (Mediterranean type)

Be careful when determining your individual exposure time, always taking into account your personal suntan experience.
Using a tanning device is only recommended for people with skin types II, III and IV. People with skin type I and children younger than 14 years are not able to tan, neither in natural sunlight nor when using a tanning device.
TANNING PLAN
Depending on your skin type, the following tanning-session sequence is recommended when using the tanning device :
SC GB 906 C
Minimum distance from the device: 20 cm.
The interval between two exposures must be at least 48 hours!

Skin type| II| III| IV|
---|---|---|---|---
1st Exposure| 10| 10| 10| Min.
2nd Exposure| 11| 12| 13| Min.
3rd Exposure| 12| 14| 16| Min.
4th Exposure| 14| 16| 19| Min.
5th Exposure| 15| 18| 22| Min.
6th Exposure| 16| 21| 25| Min.
7th Exposure| 18| 23| 28| Min.
8th Exposure| 19| 25| 31| Min.
9th Exposure| 20| 27| 34| Min.
10th Exposure| 22| 29| 37| Min.
11th Exposure| 23| 32| 40| Min.
12th Exposure| 24| 34| 44| Min.
Initial exposure| 10| 10| 10| Min.
Initial dose| 100| 100| 100| J/m²
Maximum exposure time| 24| 34| 44| Min.
Final dose| 250| 350| 450| J/m²
Max. number of exposures per year| 60| 43| 33|
Annual dose| 15| 15| 15| kJ/m²

SC GB 908 C
Minimum distance from the device: 20 cm.
The interval between two exposures must be at least 48 hours!

Skin type| II| III| IV|
---|---|---|---|---
1st Exposure| 10| 10| 10| Min.
2nd Exposure| 11| 12| 13| Min.
3rd Exposure| 12| 14| 16| Min.
4th Exposure| 14| 16| 19| Min.
5th Exposure| 15| 18| 22| Min.
6th Exposure| 16| 21| 25| Min.
7th Exposure| 17| 23| 28| Min.
8th Exposure| 19| 25| 31| Min.
9th Exposure| 20| 27| 34| Min.
10th Exposure| 21| 29| 37| Min.
11th Exposure| 23| 31| 40| Min.
12th Exposure| 24| 34| 43| Min.
Initial exposure| 10| 10| 10| Min.
Initial dose| 100| 100| 100| J/m²
Maximum exposure time| 24| 34| 43| Min.
Final dose| 250| 350| 450| J/m²
Max. number of exposures per year| 60| 43| 33|
Annual dose| 15| 15| 15| KJ/m²

If you feel the recommended exposure time is too long (particularly when your skin becomes very tight and sensitive), please reduce the exposure time, for instance by 25% or more.

OPERATION

First, connect the tanning device to the mains supply.
Switch-on

• Turn the timer control knob (3) to the right and set the desired exposure time.
• The tanning device is switched on and the timer is activated.
• Once the timer has elapsed, the device switches off automatically.
• Do not exceed the recommended exposure time!
• Never continuously expose to UV radiation!

Exposure advice

• Slightly turn your head to the left and to the right in order to ensure an even tanning.
• Always wear the safety goggles during exposure to protect your eyes.
•  The lamps only get moderately warm and can be touched without risk even when in use.

Memory knobs

• Each user is assigned one of the 4 memory knobs (7).
• The tanning sessions can be documented and monitored with the help of the memory knobs.
• After each exposure, the memory knob needs to be moved one notch further to the next position.
• It is possible to set any desired exposure time, regardless of the position of the memory knob.

CLEANING AND CARE

• Always unplug the device before cleaning!
• If required, clean the housing of the device with a damp (not wet) sponge or cloth.

Repairs

• If the lamps do not light up after switching on, turn the lamps slightly back and forth.
• If functional devices with non-illuminating but functional lamps are sent in, this does not fall under the warranty.
• We are not liable for glass breakage even in the case of a new device, nor for any transport damage to repair devices that have been sent in with inadequate packaging.
• We recommend to keep all parts of the original packaging.
• Any repairs, including the replacement of the power cord, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its customer service or a similarly qualified technician in order to avoid any hazards.

Replacement lamp for the tanning device

• UVA lamps may only be replaced with identical types:
  Cosmedico Cosmolux S blue 15W, 15-O-23/10,1
  Cosmedico Cosmolux S pink 15W, 15-O-24/10.2

• Unscrew the fastening screws on the back of the device upwards.

• Remove the covers.

• Turn the lamp by 90° so that it can be removed from the socket.

Note: Like all fluorescent tubes, radiation tubes contain specific additives. They do not belong in the household waste. Defective radiation tubes are disposed of as hazardous waste.
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT – DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol on the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive.
ERP DECLARATION – REGULATION 1275/2008/EC
We, Efbe-Schott Elektrogeräte GmbH, hereby confirm that our product meets the requirements of regulation 1275/2008/EC. Our product does not dispose of a standby mode as this product switches off completely immediately after the operation is finished and as a consequence does not consume electricity!
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We guarantee the conformity of the product with the legally prescribed standards. The complete declaration of conformity can be requested from our address below: Efbe Elektrogeräte GmbH, Gustav-Töpfer-Str. 6, 07422 Bad Blankenburg, Germany
**** The instruction manual is by simple request also available in electronic format from the after-sales service (see warranty card).

Efbe-Schott
Efbe Elektrogeräte GmbH
Gustav-Toepfer-Straße 6
07422 Bad Blankenburg / Thuringia – Germany
Tel: +49 36741 70268
Fax: +49 36741 70227
[email protected]
www.efbe-schott.de

References

• SCHOTT | Pioneering the impossible
• efbe Schott - hochwertige Elektrogeräte aus Bad Blankenburg, Thüringen
• efbe Schott - hochwertige Elektrogeräte aus Bad Blankenburg, Thüringen

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