HoMedics Tanda Zap User manual

instructions for use
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Customer service contact:
HoMedics Group Ltd,
Somerhill Business Park,
Five Oak Green Road,
Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0GP, UK
email [e-mail]
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Thank you...
for purchasing the Zap. The Zap acne spot treatment
device is clinically proven to clear individual acne blemishes
fast. Powerful blue LED light destroys acne-causing bacteria,
while sonic vibration and gentle warming help open pores
so bacteria have nowhere to hide. No pain. No dryness.
No irritation. And best of all no spot!
Device components:
• Zap treatment head (1)
• Indicator light (2)
• Power button (3)
• Battery compartment
opening (4)
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What is the device used for?
The Zap is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate
inammatory acne (several/many inamed (red) spots).
The Zap will not work on severe nodular or cystic acne.
Contraindications
• CAUTION! Never use this device over any lesion other
than mild to moderate acne. Doing so can result
in delaying the best medical treatment.
• CAUTION! Do not allow children under the age of 14
to use this device unsupervised – doing so can result
in injury to eyes.
• CAUTION! Do not use if you are sensitive to light.
Doing so may result in a photosensitive reaction. It is
recommended that you test a small, less sensitive patch
of skin (i.e, like your forearm).
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Light sensitivity test
Follow these instructions to see if you are sensitive to light:
1. Press the orange power button.
2. The device will vibrate and the bacteria killing blue light
will illuminate.
3. Lightly place and hold the Zap on your inner arm for the
2 minute treatment cycle.
4. Press the orange power button again to do another 2
minute treatment on the same area of your inner arm.
5. Wait 24 hours. You should NOT
experience any adverse reaction
during the next 24 hours.
6. An adverse reaction is pain or
discomfort in the treatment areas
or any prolonged skin redness.
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• CAUTION! Do not use if you are taking drugs known
to make you sensitive to light. Common examples of
drugs that may make you sensitive to light include:
Antihistamines used in cold and allergy medicines;
Non-steroidal Anti-inammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), used to
control pain and inammation; and Antibiotics, including
tetracyclines and the sulfonamides, or “Sulfa” Drugs.
• CAUTION! Do not use with liniments, salves or ointments
that contain heat-producing ingredients, which could
result in skin burn.
• CAUTION! Do not use over or near a recent steroid
injection. Doing so may result in a photosensitive reaction.
• CAUTION! Do not use on or around your eyes or eyelids,
and do not stare directly into the blue light. This could
cause serious eye injury, including blindness or temporary
loss of vision.
• CAUTION! Do not use over the thyroid gland (neck area).
Doing so may stimulate the gland.
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Warnings
Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock that may
cause injury or death:
• Do not place or store the device where it can fall into a
tub or sink. Do not place or drop into water or other liquids.
• Never drop or insert any object into any openings
on the device.
• Only use the batteries recommended for this device.
• Never operate this device if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or submerged in
water. Return the device to HoMedics Service Centre for
examination and repair.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you anticipate
that it will not be used for a signicant period of time,
such as one month.
• Do not disassemble the device as this may cause unit
damage, malfunction, electrical shock, re or personal
injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit.
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Warning: To prevent re or possible burns:
1. Keep away from ammable aerosol products being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
2. Turn off the device if it becomes unusually warm to touch.
Warning: Stop immediately if you experience any adverse
effects or develop prolonged redness. You may be
experiencing a photosensitive reaction.
Precautions
• Read all instructions before using your Zap device.
• Use this device only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Failure to do so may result in a delay
in receiving appropriate treatment.
• Discontinue use if you encounter any discomfort.
You may be sensitive to light.
• Do not look directly at the light source of the treatment
head of this device while it is operating. Failure to do so
may result in a headache or damage to the eyes.
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• Do not operate this device in an environment where
other devices that intentionally radiate electromagnetic
energy in an unshielded manner are being used. Portable
or mobile radio frequency communication equipment
can affect medical electrical equipment.
How to use
Please note some people are sensitive to light. If you think
you may be sensitive to light, you should not use the Zap
device without doing a light sensitivity test rst. Refer to
light sensitivity test described on page 3.
Steps:
1. Press the orange power button.
2. The device will vibrate and the bacteria killing blue light
will illuminate. Do not stare directly into the beam of light.
3. Lightly place and hold the Zap device over your blemish
for 2 minutes. When the vibration stops, the treatment
cycle is complete.
4. Repeat 2 to 3 times daily.
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Zap life indicator
You may stop a treatment at any time by pushing the
orange power button. If you stop the treatment within the
rst 30 seconds, the device will not count the treatment.
If you stop the treatment after 30 seconds the device will
count the treatment.
Your Zap device delivers 1000 uses. When your Zap has less
than 50 treatments remaining, the orange power button
will glow a steady red after each treatment to remind you
that you need to get a replacement.
Once your Zap has completed the 1000 treatments, the
device will no longer turn on and the orange power button
with glow a steady red.
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Device indicators
Steady vibration
and blue light
The device is delivering
a treatment
Orange power button is
blinking red for 10 seconds
after each treatment
The device batteries
are running low
Orange power button is
a solid red for 10 seconds
after each treatment
The device has less than
50 treatments remaining.
Device will not turn on and
orange power button is
a solid red for 10 seconds
The device is out of
treatments. Time to buy
a new Zap!
Battery life and replacement
When your Zap batteries are running low, the orange
power button will blink red after each treatment as an
indication. When replacement is needed, use AAA alkaline
batteries (IEC LR03).
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Be environmentally friendly! HoMedics recommends that
you purchase a set of rechargeable AAA batteries.
Note: Remaining battery life may vary when using
rechargeable batteries. NiMH batteries, composed of nickel
metal hydride, are recommended.
To install or change the batteries in your Tanda Zap device,
follow these instructions:
1. Turn the top of the device counter clockwise to align
the two triangles, located on the top and bottom of the
2 sections of the device.
2. Remove the used batteries from the battery holder.
3. Install 3 new AAA batteries according to the symbols
located on the battery holder.
4. To close the Zap device, align the
two triangles, push and turn the top
of the device clockwise until the
triangle is aligned with the vertical
line and feels secure.
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Cleaning instructions
Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth and a mild alcohol-free
detergent to clean the Zap treatment surface.
Note: Do not immerse device in water at any time.
This symbol indicates that batteries must not be
disposed of in the domestic waste as they contain
substances which can be damaging to the
environment and health. Please dispose of batteries
in designated collection points.
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Specif ications
Tanda Zap Device = TANDA SERIES 4
TYPE BF APPLIED PART
Attention, consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
RISK GROUP 2
CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted
from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to your eyes.
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Operating Specications: Ambient Temperature:
15°C To 35°C RH: 15% To 75%, Non-Condensing;
Atmospheric Pressure: 700 – 1060 Hpa;
Transport/Store Environmental Specications: Ambient
Temperature: 0°C To 60°C; RH: 10% To 90%
DISPOSAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
This marking indicates that this product should not
be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to
the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use
the return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased. They
can take this product for environmental safe
recycling.
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HoMedics Inc. guarantees this product from defect in
material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the
date of purchase, except as noted below.
This HoMedics product guarantee does not cover damage
caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of
any unauthorised accessory; alteration to the product;
or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the
control of HoMedics. This guarantee is effective only if
the productis purchased and operated in the UK / EU.
A product that requires modication or adaptation to
enable it to operate in any country other than the country
for which it was designed, manufactured, approved
and / or authorised, or repair of products damaged by
these modications is not covered under this guarantee.
HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of incidental,
consequential or special damages.
To obtain guarantee service on your product, return the
product post-paid to your local service centre along with
your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase). Please refer
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to ‘HoMedics Service Centre’ information leaet for details
of your local service centre. Upon receipt, HoMedics will
repair or replace, as appropriate, your product and return
it to you, post-paid. Guarantee is solely through HoMedics
Service Centre. Service of this product by anyone other than
the HoMedics Service Centre voids the guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
HoMedics Service Centre
HoMedics Group Ltd, Somerhill Business Park,
Five Oak Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0GP, UK
email [e-mail]
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