ALASKA NORTHERN LIGHTS NorthStar 10,000 User manual
User Guide 1
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NorthStar 10,000
USER GUIDE
IMPORTANT: you must install the bulbs before use.
User Guide 2
SAFETY TIPS
Read All Safety Guidelines Before Using Your NorthStar 10,000
Observe these safety guidelines to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury
or damage to your NorthStar 10,000.
• Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs. is could result in electrical shock, burns and/
or re.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the cord.
• When unplugging the NorthStar 10,000, grasp the plug directly to avoid damaging the cord.
Never pull the power cord to remove the plug from the socket.
• Unplug the light before servicing to eliminate the risk of electrical shock.
• e bulbs can become extremely hot. Allow at least ten minutes for the bulbs to cool before
handling.
• To avoid damage and the risk of shock, never expose your NorthStar 10,000 to water or
other liquids.
• Do not place any objects on top of the NorthStar 10,000.
• Limit disassembly. We designed the NorthStar 10,000 so that you can remove the front
cover and change the bulbs safely. You risk electrical shock and/or damage to the light if
you do any other disassembly. An Alaska Northern Lights authorized service representative
should perform all other maintenance.
User Guide 3
Introduction ______________________________4
NorthStar 10,000 Features____________________5
Using your NorthStar 10,000__________________6
Recommended Usage _______________________9
FAQs ___________________________________10
7 Year Warranty___________________________12
Accessories ______________________________13
CONTENTS
User Guide 4
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for Purchasing the NorthStar 10,000
You have just purchased the original, most trusted light therapy box! e NorthStar 10,000 is
a proven light therapy aid in combating the symptoms of depression, seasonal aective disor-
der, sleep disorders and other mood disorders.
e human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to set the timing on cer-
tain internal functions. ese daily internal cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall
out of sync, resulting in an imbalanced body clock.
e NorthStar 10,000 helps to shi circadian rhythms back to their normal time by delivering
a specically engineered intensity of light to simulate the production of key substances trig-
gered by the brain.
Visit www.alaskanorthernlights.com now to:
• Learn more about your NorthStar 10,000 and light therapy
• Download the insurance form
• Purchase accessories
• Complete the warranty registration
User Guide 5
NORTHSTAR 10,000 FEATURES
Product Specifications:
• Doctor Recommended
• Medical Grade
• No Harmful UV Light
• Proven Light Therapy Aid
Quiet 25,000 HZ electronic ballast
Prismatic light diuser
State-of-the-art 95%
reective mirror nish
Rubber grips for table top
Grounded commercial cord
Stands horizontally or vertically
Durable metal casing
10,000 Lux at 24”
Convenient carrying handle
10,000 Lux at 24”
13” H x 24” L x 4” D
Wt. 10 lbs.
120 Volt AV
60 HZ
User Guide 6
USING YOUR
NORTHSTAR 10,000
Assembly Instructions:
IMPORTANT: Make sure your light box is unplugged before assembling.
1. Remove the two screws from le end of unit and white metal end strip.
2. Slide the plastic diuser cover out and o.
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Bulb Installation Directions - read before installation:
USING YOUR
NORTHSTAR 10,000
3. Grasp one bulb securely in your hand.
4. Align the 4 pins, at the end of the bulb, with the 4 internal holes in the bulb socket.
5. Gently connect the bulb into the socket until you feel it fully insert.
6. Repeat the process for the second bulb.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the bulb is locked into place in the bulb holder
User Guide 8
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7a. Install top half of the clear plastic bulb holder (these are
taped inside the light box next to the sockets) by pushing it over
the light bulb and into the clear plastic bottom half. Connect
one leg of the top clip (farthest away from you) onto the lower
clip rst.
7b. Place index nger under bottom clip for support and using
your thumb, gently squeeze top clip down onto and over side tab
of lower clip until it snaps into place and locks onto lower clip.
7c. Repeat the process for both bulbs.
8. Slide the diuser cover back in place, rough side out. Replace
the white metal end strip over diuser cover and reinstall the
screws.
9. Plug unit into a 120-volt outlet.
10. Turn unit on by depressing red button on top of unit.
Bulb Installation Directions - read before installation:
USING YOUR
NORTHSTAR 10,000
User Guide 9
RECOMMENDED USAGE OF
YOUR NORTHSTAR 10,000
How To Use Your NorthStar 10,000
We recommend starting your rst week of light therapy by staying approximately 40 inches
from the light (2,500 Lux) for 15 minutes in the morning within two hours of waking.
Over the course of a week, move closer to the light, until you are two feet or 24 inches
(10,000 Lux brightness range) and increase the time spent under the light building to
30 minutes.
Within 10 days of starting light therapy, you should be waking up earlier and/or feeling an
increase in energy. If not, try adding ve minutes a day to your time spent by the light.
Consult a doctor or therapist to determine your best schedule for use and decreasing any
mood disorder. He or she will help you with a daily schedule to aid in restoring a strong circa-
dian rhythm. Since everyone’s circadian rhythm is unique, NorthStar 10,000 users may need
light at dierent times of day for maximum eectiveness.
User Guide 10
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you bill my insurance company directly?
No, aer you have purchased your light box, you can submit your receipt, completed insur-
ance form and doctor’s prescription for reimbursement.
Do I have to take my glasses o when I use the NorthStar 10,000?
No. Reading or prescription glasses and contacts do not reduce the eect of the light. How-
ever, you should not use tinted glasses or sunglasses.
Are there any major side eects?
e NorthStar 10,000 is completely safe. Some people have initially experienced anxiety,
headaches or early awakening. Most of these symptoms disappear within a few days and can
be avoided by starting with a reduced session length or doubling the distance from the light
for the rst week.
Can I get a sunburn from using the light?
No. e NorthStar 10,000 uses broad spectrum lights that do not produce UV rays.
Can the light cause harm to children or pets?
No. e lights are safe around children and pets.
Can children use the lights?
Although it’s uncommon, some children get SAD, and it is perfectly safe for them to use a
light box. Remember, they are electrical devices, so younger children should always be su-
pervised. It’s certainly not a problem to have the light on while there are children in the same
room or if they come and sit with you when you’re getting your light therapy.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the NorthStar 10,000 more than once a day?
For most people, using the NorthStar 10,000 once a day is sucient. It is important to keep
in mind that using the light too late in the evening may adversely aect your sleep.
How long do the bulbs last?
Under normal usage (30 minutes a day for 6 months), the bulbs will last three to four years.
We recommend you replace the bulbs aer three years of use because they will lose brightness
over time.
Does the light box interfere with prescription meds that require me to stay out of the sun?
Our bulbs have no UV output, so there is no risk of burning or damage to the skin or eyes.
Double check with the pharmacy or your doctor to make sure that it is the UV rays that you
are to avoid and not broad spectrum lighting.
Ophthalmological Concerns
If you suer from an eye disease or have a history of eye diseases in your family, you should
consult your ophthalmologist before using your NorthStar 10,000. Also, if you are experienc-
ing any temporary eye problems, wait until the problems subside before using the NorthStar
10,000.
When used as directed, all Alaska Northern Lights’ products are free from UV light risk to the
eye and produce a safe, diused eld of light.
User Guide 12
7 YEAR WARRANTY
Alaska Northern Lights will replace any defective parts that fail under normal indoor use
of the original purchaser. e warranty covers all original parts (excluding light bulbs and
ballast). Light bulbs have a one year warranty. Electrical ballasts have a ve year replacement
guarantee. e warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by abuse, faulty household
wiring, weather related events or conditions related to normal wear.
Before returning any warranty parts, you must contact our oce for a return authorization.
All warranty parts must be shipped pre-paid in the original packaging. Shipping costs will be
the responsibility of the purchaser for shipping to the manufacturer. Any damage incurred
during the return shipment is the responsibility of the customer and will void warranty claim.
We make no medical claims regarding the use of this unit. is warranty is nontransferable.
Purchaser agrees, by the act of purchasing this product, to the terms stated.
User Guide 13
ACCESSORIES
Get the most versatility out of your light box. Visit our website at www.alaskanorthernlights.com
to purchase accessories for your NorthStar 10,000.
Floor Stand Carrying Bag
User Guide 14
ACCESSORIES
Get the most versatility out of your light box. Visit our website at www.alaskanorthernlights.com
to purchase accessories for your NorthStar 10,000.
Bulbs Low Glare Diuser
User Guide 15
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