Philips HB823 Electromagnetic fields EMF, Tanning and your health, Example, Preparing for use

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Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.

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 ultraviolet 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.

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:

-that you follow the instructions in the chapters ‘Important’ and ‘Tanning sessions: how often and how long?’;

-that the tanning distance (distance between the UV filter and the body) is 65 cm.

-that you do not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours per year (i.e. 19 hours or 1140 minutes);

-that you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.

Tanning sessions: how often and how long?

,Do not take more than one tanning session per day, over a period of five to ten days.

,Allow an interval of at least 48 hours between the first and the second session.

,After this 5- to 10-day course, we advise you to give your skin a rest for a while.

,Approximately one month after a course, your skin will have lost much of its tan.You can then start a new course.

,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, always keep in mind that you must not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours.

,For this appliance the maximum is 19 tanning hours (=1140 minutes) a year.

Example

Suppose you take a 10-day tanning course, with a 7-minute session on the first day and a 20-minute session on the nine following days. The entire course will then last (1 x 7 minutes) + (9 x 20 minutes) = 187 minutes.

This means you can take 6 of these courses in a year, as 6 x 187 minutes = 1122 minutes

Of course, the maximum number of tanning hours applies to each separate part or side of the body that is tanned (e.g. the back and front of the body).

As is shown in the table, the first session of a tanning course should always last 7 minutes, irrespective of the sensitivity of the skin.

-If you think that the sessions are too long for you (e.g. because your skin feels taut and tender after the session), we advise you to reduce the length of the sessions by e.g. 5 minutes.

-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 light.

Duration of the UV session for each separately treated part of the body

For persons with very sensitive	For persons with normal	For persons with less sensitive
skin	sensitive skin	skin

1st session	7 minutes	7 minutes	7 minutes
rest of at least 48 hours
2nd session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
3rd session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
4th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
5th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
6th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
7th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
8th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
9th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*
10th session	10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	30 minutes*

*) or longer, depending on your skin sensitivity.

If your skin feels slightly taut after tanning, you can apply a moisturising cream.

Preparing for use

,The appliance can be easily moved in transport position. (Fig. 2) 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. (Fig. 3)

1To open the appliance, move the slides in the direction of the arrow. (Fig. 4)

2Pull the stand and the lamp unit up. (Fig. 5)

3Put the tanning appliance in the position indicated. (Fig. 6)

4Pull the lamp unit up to horizontal position. Use the handle to do this. (Fig. 7)