beurer Phototherapy Unit TL 30 – Daylight Therapy Lamp Instructions

beurer Phototherapy Unit TL 30 - Daylight Therapy Lamp Instructions

Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

Dear customer,
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Why use a daylight therapy lamp?
When the hours of daylight are noticeably decreased in autumn and people increasingly stay inside, the effects of a lack of light may cumulate. This is often described as ,,winter depression”. The symptoms can present themselves in a number of ways:

• Imbalance
• Subdued mood
• Lack of energy and listlessness
• Generally feeling under the weather
• Need for more sleep
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty concentrating

The cause of these symptoms is the fact that light, particularly sunlight, is essential for life and has a direct effect upon the human body. Sunlight indirectly controls the production of melatonin, which is released into the blood only in darkness. This hormone tells the body when it is time to sleep. In the months when there is less sunlight, therefore, production of melatonin increases. This makes it harder to get up in the morning, since the body`s functions are shut down. If you use the daylight therapy lamp immediately after waking up in the morning–thus as early as possible–you can end the production of melatonin so that your mood can take a positive turn. In addition, light deficiency also hinders production of the happiness hormone serotonin, which decisively affects our well-being. So application of light involves quantitative changes in hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain, which can affect our level of activity, our feelings and our well-being. Light can help reverse this hormone imbalance. To compensate for such a hormonal imbalance, the daylight therapy lamp can create a suitable replacement for natural sunlight.

In the medical field, daylight therapy lamps are used to compensate for the effects of a lack of light. Daylight therapy lamps simulate daylight over 10,000 lux. The light can influence the human body and be used as a treatment or as a preventative measure. Normal electric light is not sufficient to influence the hormonal balance. Because in a well-lit office the illuminance level amounts to just 500 lux.

1. Included in delivery

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• 1 x Daylight therapy lamp
• 1 x Holder
• 1 x Storage pouch
• 1 x Mains part
• 1 x These operating instructions

2. Signs and symbols

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:

3. Intended use

The daylight therapy lamp is intended for radiation on human bodies only. Do not use the daylight therapy lamp on animals. The device is only intended for domestic/private use. The device is not intended for commercial use. The daylight therapy lamp is intended to compensate the effects of lack of light, particularly sunlight, and provide relief from winter seasonal affective disorders, mood disorders and circadian phase sleep disorders.

4. Warnings and safety notes

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
Safety notes
Warning

• The light of the daylight therapy lamp is only intended for use on the human body.
• Before use, ensure that all packaging materials are removed and that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories. When in doubt, do not use the device and contact your dealer or the customer service address provided.
• Also ensure that the daylight therapy lamp has a firm footing.
• Connect the device only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate.
• Do not dip the device into water and do not use it in wet rooms.
• Do not use it in the vicinity of people who are helpless, children under age 3 or people who are insensitive to heat (people with skin lesions due to illness); do not use after taking painkillers or drugs or drinking alcohol.
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).
• Do not cover up or pack away the device while it is warm.
• Always unplug the mains part and allow the device to cool down before touching it.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the device. The device must be operated only when it is completely dry.
• Ensure that you only insert and remove the mains part with dry hands and that you only press the ON/ OFF button with dry hands.
• Keep the mains cable away from hot objects and naked flames.
• Protect the device from strong impacts.
• Do not pull the mains part out of the socket using the mains cable.
• Do not use the device if it shows signs of damage or does not function properly. In these cases, contact Customer Services.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be disposed of. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of.
• Disconnection from the power supply network is only guaranteed when the mains part is unplugged.
• Do not use the device in the presence of flammable anaesthetic gas connections with air, oxygen or nitrogen oxide.
• No calibration and no preventative checks or maintenance is to be carried out on this device.
• You cannot repair the device. The device contains no parts that you can repair.
• Do not make any changes to the device without the manufacturer’s permission.
• If the device has been changed, thorough tests and checks must be carried out to ensure the continued safety of further use of the device.
• To avoid strangulation and entanglement, keep cable out of reach of young children.
• The patient is the intended operator. The patient can use the device and accessories according to this manual.

General notes
Important

• If you are taking medication such as pain relievers, antihypertensive or antidepressants, consult your doctor before using the daylight therapy lamp.
• People with retinal diseases as well as diabetics need to be examined by an ophthalmologist before beginning to use the daylight therapy lamp.
• Please do not use if you have an eye disease such as cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the optic nerve in general and inflammation of the vitreous humour.
• Always consult a doctor before using the daylight therapy lamp if you have a strong sensitivity to light or you are prone to migraine attacks.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, contact your general practitioner!
• Before you use the device for the first time, remove all packaging materials.
• Light sources are excluded from the guarantee.
• After storage or transport condition, before use keep the device in ambient room for at least 2 hours.

Repairs
Important

• Do not open the device. Please do not attempt to repair the device yourself. This could result in serious injuries. Failure to observe this regulation shall void the warranty. ·
• If you need to have the device repaired, contact customer service or an authorised dealer.

5. Device description

Overview

1. Fluorescent screen
2. Rear of the device housing
3. Holder
4. ON/OFF button
5. Mains part connection
6. Storage slot for holder

6. Initial use

Take the device out of the plastic wrapping. Check the device for damage or faults. If you notice any damage or faults on the device, do not use it and contact customer services or your supplier.

Positioning the device
Place the device on an even surface. The position should be chosen to ensure a distance of between 10 cm and 30 cm between the user and the device. The lamp is most effective at this distance.

Mains connection

• To prevent possible damage to the device, the daylight therapy lamp must only be used with the mains part described here.
• Insert the mains part into the connection provided for this purpose on the rear of the daylight therapy lamp. The mains part must only be connected to the mains voltage that is specified on the type plate.
• After using the daylight therapy lamp, unplug the mains part from the mains socket first and then disconnect it from the daylight therapy lamp.

Note:

• Ensure that there is a socket near the place where the lamp will stand.
• Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip over it.

7. Usage

8. Cleaning and maintenance

The device should be cleaned occasionally.

Important

• Ensure that no water penetrates inside the device!
  Before you clean the device, always switch it off, unplug it and let it cool off.

• Do not wash the device in a dishwasher!
  Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the device.

• Do not touch the device with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the device. The device must be operated only when it is completely dry. Do not use abrasive detergents and never immerse the device in water.

Storage
If you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time, disconnect it and store it in a dry place, out of the reach of children. Follow the storage instructions provided in the “Technical specifications” chapter.

9. What if there are problems?

10. Disposal

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the device at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive ­ WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

11. Technical specifications

Maximum output of optical radiation for the TL 30

Subject to technical modifications.

The serial number is located on the device or in the battery compartment.

Brightness: 10,000 Lux (this light intensity value is just for information and regarding IEC 60601-2-57, this light source is classified as an exempt group).

Notes on electromagnetic compatibility
The device complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, the German Medical Devices Act and the European standard EN 60601-1-2 (in accordance with CISPR-11, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3, IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11) and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility.

• The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The use of the device may be limited in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. This could result in issues such as error messages or the failure of the display/device.
• Avoid using this device directly next to other devices or stacked on top of other devices, as this could lead to faulty operation. If, however, it is necessary to use the device in the manner stated, this device as well as the other devices must be monitored to ensure they are working properly.
• The use of accessories other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer of this device can lead to an increase in electromagnetic emissions or a decrease in the device’s electromagnetic immunity; this can result in faulty operation.
• Failure to comply with the above can impair the performance of the device.

Mains part

12. Warranty / Service

Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows.

The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer. The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on liability.

Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product.

The worldwide warranty period is 3 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product from the seller.

The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for personal purposes in the context of domestic use. German law shall apply.

During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions.

If the buyer wishes to make a warranty claim, they should approach their local retailer in the first instance: see the attached “International Service” list of service addresses.

The buyer will then receive further information about the processing of the warranty claim, e.g. where they can send the product and what documentation is required.

A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorised Beurer partner, with
– a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and
– the original product.

The following are explicitly excluded from this warranty:
– deterioration due to normal use or consumption of the product;
– accessories supplied with this product which are worn out or used up through proper use (e.g. batteries, re-chargeable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments and nebuliser accessories);
– products that are used, cleaned, stored or maintained improperly and/or contrary to the provisions of the instructions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired or modified by the buyer or by a service centre not authorised by Beurer;
– damage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between service centre and customer;
– products purchased as seconds or as used goods;
– consequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions).

Repairs or an exchange in full do not extend the warranty period under any circumstances.

Globalcare Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
7th Building, 39 Middle Industrial Main Road, European Industrial Zone, Xiaolan Town, 528415
Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China

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