Philips HB953 User manual

HB953, HB952, HB951

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Tanning lamps Philips HPA flexpower 400-600

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HB953, HB952, HB951
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Introduction
The sun
C◗The sun supplies various types of energy.Visible light enables us to
see, ultraviolet (UV) gives us a tan and infrared (IR) in sunrays
provides the heat in which we like to bask.
The tanning appliance
With this tanning appliance you can suntan comfortably at home.The
tanning lamps emit visible light, heat and ultraviolet, giving you the
impression you are sunbathing in real sunlight.The special UV filter only
passes the radiation that is required to get a tan.
The tanning lamps emit sufficient infrared to provide a comfortable
warmth.
A timer ensures that each session does not last longer than 30 minutes.
Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see
chapter 'UV, tanning and your health'.
Important
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
◗If the plug has not been inserted properly into the wall socket, it
may become hot. Make sure you insert the plug properly into the
wall socket.
◗The appliance must be connected to a circuit that is protected
with a 16A standard fuse or an automatic fuse.
◗Always unplug the appliance after use.
◗Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use
this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a
shower or swimming pool).
◗If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, dry
yourself thoroughly before using the appliance.
◗Let the appliance cool down after use for approx. 15 minutes
before folding it back into transport position and storing it.
◗Make sure the vents in the lamp units and in the base remain open
during use.
◗The appliance has been fitted with an automatic protection against
overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g. because
the vents are covered), the appliance will switch off automatically.
Once the cause of overheating has been removed and the
appliance has cooled down, the appliance can be switched on again.
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◗The UV filters become very hot when using the appliance. Do not
touch them.
◗The appliance contains hinging parts, so be careful not to get your
fingers stuck between these parts.
◗Never use the appliance when a UV filter is damaged, broken or
missing.
◗Make sure children do not play with the appliance.
◗Do not exceed the recommended session time and the maximum
number of tanning hours (see 'UV tanning sessions: how often and
how long?').
◗Do not take a tanning session if you have a disease and/or if you
use a medication or cosmetics that increase the sensitivity of your
skin. Be extra careful if you are hypersensitive to UV or IR. Consult
your doctor in case of doubt.
◗Do not tan a particular part of your body more than once a day.
Avoid excessive exposure to natural sunlight on the same day.
◗Consult your doctor if ulcers, moles or persistent lumps develop
on the skin.
◗The appliance is not to be used by people who get sunburnt
without tanning when exposed to the sun, by persons suffering
from sunburn, by children, or by persons who suffer (or have
previously suffered) from skin cancer or who are predisposed to
skin cancer.
◗Always wear the protective goggles provided with the appliance
while tanning to protect your eyes from excessive doses of visible
light, UV and IR (also see the chapter 'UV, tanning and your
health').
◗Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well in advance of a
tanning session.
◗Do not use any quick-tan lotions or creams meant to speed up the
tanning process.
◗Do not use suncreams or lotions meant to protect your skin
against sunburn.
◗If your skin should feel taut after the tanning session, you may
apply a moisturising cream.
◗To acquire an even tan you should lie directly below the lamp
units.
◗Do not choose a tanning distance of less than 65 cm.
◗Only move the appliance when it is in transport position. Make
sure that the two parts of the appliance have been properly
fastened before you move it. Do not attempt to lift the appliance
on your own.
◗Colours may fade under the influence of the sun.The same effect
may occur when using this appliance.
◗Do not expect the appliance to yield better results than the
natural sun.
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UV, 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 'UV tanning sessions: how often and how long?').
Overexposure to ultraviolet (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 radiation on
the one hand and the sensitivity of the person involved on the other
hand.
The more the skin and the eyes are exposed to UV, 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:
Bthat you follow the instructions in chapters 'Important' and 'UV tanning
sessions: how often and how long?'.
Bthat the tanning distance (distance between the UV filters and the body)
is 65 cm.
Bthat you do not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours per year
(i.e. 20 hours or 1200 minutes).
Bthat you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.
UV 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, do remember that you
must not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours.
◗For this appliance the maximum is 20 tanning hours (=1200
minutes) a year.
This maximum also holds if you use the appliance for the tanning of
parts of your body (function ºand ªº).
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Example
Suppose you take a 10-day tanning course, with a 8-minute session on
the first day and a 20-minute session on the nine following days.
The entire course will then last (1 x 8 minutes) + (9 x 20 minutes) =
188 minutes.
This means you can take 6 of these courses in a year, as 6 x 188
minutes = 1128 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 8 minutes, irrespective of the sensitivity of the skin.
BIf 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.
BFor 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 rays.
*) or longer, depending on your skin sensitivity.
If your skin feels slightly taut after tanning, you can apply a moisturising
cream.
REMARK
If you are only tanning a part of your body, you can also use the tanning
schedules mentioned in the table above, together with the information
in section 'UV tanning sessions: how often and how long?'
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For persons with
less sensitive skin
8 minutes
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
30 minutes*
For persons with
normal sensitive
skin
8 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
20-25 minutes
For persons with
very sensitive skin
8 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
Duration of the
tanning session for
each separate part
of the body
1st session
rest of at least 48
hours
2nd session
3rd session
4th session
5th session
6th session
7th session
8th session
9th session
10th session

Preparing for use
C◗The appliance can be easily moved and stored in transport
position.
C◗If you want to give your face an extra tan or if you only want to
tan a part of your body (i.e. just the legs or the upper half of your
body; types HB952 and HB953 only), make sure you place the
appliance at the correct side of the bed.
C1Open the appliance by pulling the catches on both sides of the
base out as indicated by the arrow.
The upper part of the appliance is now unlocked.
C2The upper part comes slightly up (by itself or with a little help).
C3Grab the handle with both hands and put one foot against the
appliance to prevent it from sliding away.Tilt the upper part by
pulling the handle and tracing an arc with it.
Do not tilt the upper part too far.
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C4Pull the upper part up and towards you at the same time.
This requires some effort.
C5Move both lamp units sideways as far as possible, until they are
in line with each other.
C6The distance between the UV filters and your body must be
65 cm.The distance between the UV filters and the surface on
which you are lying down (e.g. a bed) must be 85 cm.
C7Support the upper part of the stand when you set or adjust the
height of the appliance.
Loosen knob 'A' by turning it anti-clockwise (two or three turns).
C8Put your hand under the horizontal part of the stand and
extend the stand to the required height.
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C9Firmly fasten knob 'A' again and release the stand.
C◗You can determine whether the appliance has been set to the
required height by pulling out the measuring tape.
C◗The measuring tape will automatically rewind if you move the red
tab sideways.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Using the appliance
1Fully unwind the mains cord.
2Put the plug in the wall socket.
C◗The remote control will show all the functions that need to be
adjusted by the user.The tanning time is shown as 00.
◗Only types HB952 and HB953 show the symbol º: the symbol to
tan a part of the body.
Adjusting functions
C1Use the ¡™buttons to switch from function to function.
The underlined symbol shows the function you are programming.
2Selecting tanning, facial tanning or tanning a part of the body
Choose symbol •if you want to tan your whole body.
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Choose symbol •and ªif you want to tan your whole body and give
your face an extra tan.
Choose ºif you want to tan just a part of the body (types HB952 and
HB953 only).
Choose symbols ªand ºif you want to tan just a part of the body,
including an extra facial tanning (types HB952 and HB953 only).
Note: In these directions for use, functions ;ªare used as examples
of what may be shown on the display.
Setting the time for a tanning session
C1Set the time of the tanning session by pushing the + button to
put the time forward or by pushing the - button to put the
time backward.
Keep the button pressed in to adjust the time more quickly.
2Lie down directly under the lamp units of the appliance to
ensure that the sides of your body are also tanned properly.
3Put on the protective goggles provided.
C4Switch on the tanning lamps by pressing the start button ∞.
BNote: During start-up the tanning lamps may produce a humming sound.
This sound will stop as soon as the lamps are burning properly.
BNote:The tanning lamps will start to emit a visibly stronger light after
about 20 seconds, which means they are now burning at full power. From
this moment onwards you can switch the facial tanner on or off.
BNote: If the lamps fail to go on after about 20 seconds, switch the
appliance off (∞), let the lamps cool down for 3 minutes, set the tanning
time and switch the appliance back on again (∞).
C◗A blinking signal will appear; the set time is shown on the display
(25 minutes in this case).
The countdown of the set tanning time will now start.
C◗You can switch the facial tanner (•,ª) on or off during the
session without having to switch off the whole appliance.
B(This also holds for the extra face tan in combination with º).
The chosen symbols stay visible in the display, but the other symbols do
not.
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C◗During the last minute of the session you will hear an intermittent
beeping sound.
C◗During this minute, you can press the pause/repeat button §to
repeat the set time.
◗The display shows the set time and starts to count down.The
beeping stops.
◗It is also possible to set a new time.
By doing this, you can avoid the 3-minute waiting time which is
necessary to allow the tanning lamps to cool down after they have
been switched off.
C5Set a new time by pushing the ¢or £buttons.Then push the
start button ∞.
The beeping stops and the time that has just been set starts counting
down.
◗When you do not repeat the session or set a new time during the
last minute of the session, the countdown continues and the
appliance will automatically switch off as soon as the set time has
passed.
Interrupting the tanning session
C1Interrupt the tanning session by pushing the pause/repeat §
button.
The lamps will be switched off, P appears in the display together with
the remaining time. For 3 minutes the remaining time will blink. During
this time the lamps cool down.When the blinking has stopped, you can
switch the appliance back on again by pushing the §button.The
remaining time will now be counted down.
Changing the tanning time during a session
1When you are tanning, you can change the set time by pushing
the ∞button.The lamps will be switched off.Then set a new
time by pushing the ¢£buttons.Wait until the set time has
stopped blinking (this will take 3 minutes because the lamps
have to cool down first) and push the ∞button again.
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After the tanning session
C1Keep track of the number of sessions you have had by means
of the memory knobs (type HB953 only).The appliance has
two memory knobs: one for each person.
Cooling
The appliance is cooled by means of fans to prevent materials and
parts from becoming too hot.The tanning lamps won't go on if they
are too hot (see for instance "Interrupting the tanning session").
◗After you have switched off the tanning lamps, the fans will
continue to work for three more minutes.
This is convenient, because it enables you to use the tanning lamps
again only 3 minutes after switching them off.
BIf you have switched the tanning appliance off by removing the plug from
the wall socket, the fans won't provide cooling for three more minutes, of
course.
BIf you have switched the tanning appliance off by removing the plug from
the wall socket and another person wishes to use the appliance for a
tanning session right away, the newly set time won't blink on the display.
This means that the next person will have to keep track of the three-
minute cooling-down period himself.
Cleaning
1Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you
start cleaning it.
2Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Do not let any water run into the appliance.
3Do not use any scouring agents or scouring pads.
Never use abrasive liquids like scouring agents, petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance.
◗You can clean the outside of the UV filters with a soft cloth
sprinkled with some methylated spirits.
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Storing
1Let the appliance cool down for 15 minutes before you put it
in transport position and store it.
◗In the meantime, you can wind up the cord and put it in the base
of the appliance together with the remote control.
C2Make sure the cord and remote control are stored properly, as
they might otherwise get stuck between parts of the appliance
when you put the appliance in transport position.
C3Firmly hold the upper part of the stand with one hand and
loosen the height adjustment knob (A) by turning it anti-
clockwise.
C4Slide in the stand fully.
C5Firmly fasten the height adjustment knob (A) by turning it
clockwise.
C6Turn the two lamp units towards each other.
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C7Grab the handle with both hands, put one foot against the
appliance to prevent it from sliding away and tilt the upper part
with the stand backward.
The automatic unlocking system will only work if you tilt the upper
part with the stand backward far enough. However, you should be
careful not to tilt it backward too far because you might lose your
balance if you do.
C8Push the upper part down.
C9Lower it slowly onto the base.
C10 Fasten the lamp units to the base by pushing both catches in
the direction of the arrow.
Replacement
The light emitted by the tanning lamps will become less bright in time
(i.e. after a few years in case of normal use).When this happens, you
will notice a decrease in the tanning capacity of the appliance.You can
solve this problem by setting a slightly longer tanning time or by having
the tanning lamps replaced.
◗Type HB953 only:The remote control of the appliance includes a
counter that registers the number of operating hours.
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C1Choose function •. Set the time to 00 and hold down the
pause/repeat §button to display the number of operating
hours.
The maximum number of hours the counter can display is 999. After it
has reached this number, it will continue to count up from 000.
2When you release the pause/repeat button, the number of
operating hours disappears from the display
C◗On the packaging of the tanning lamps there is a symbol indicating
that the lamps should be replaced after 750 burning hours.The
appliance will tell you that you need to replace the tanning lamps
by showing an L on the display of your remote control.
C◗After 750 burning hours, an L will appear on the left-hand side of
the display.This means that the tanning power of the appliance has
decreased so much that replacement of the tanning lamps is
advisable.
Of course, you can choose to postpone replacement for a while by
setting a longer tanning time.
C3To remove the L from the display, press the pause/repeat §
button, with time indication 00 and function symbol•on the
display. Hold down the pause/repeat button and press first the
¢button and then the £button and the L will disappear from
the display.
The UV filters protect against undesired radiation. It is therefore
important to have a damaged or broken filter replaced right away.
Have the tanning lamps (Philips HPA flexpower 400-600), the UV filters
and the mains cord replaced by an authorised Philips Service Centre
Only they have the knowledge and skills required for this job and the
original spare parts for the appliance.
Environment
The lamps of the appliance contain substances that can be harmful to
the environment.When you discard the lamps, make sure they are not
thrown away with the normal household waste but are handed in at an
official collection point.
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Information & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips
Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number
in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre
in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting guide
If the appliance does not work properly, this may be due to a defect. In
that case we advise you to contact your dealer or a Philips Service
Centre.
The appliance may also fail to work properly because it has not been
installed or is not used in accordance with the instructions. In that case
you are able to solve the problem yourself by following the
troubleshooting tips below. Read the instructions below to check
whether you can solve the problem yourself before contacting your
dealer or the Philips Service Centre.
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Possible cause
The plug has not been (properly) inserted into the wall socket.
There is a power failure. Check by means of an other appliance.
The lamps are still too hot to go on. Let them cool down for 3 minutes first.
The appliance was not sufficiently cooled and the overheating protection
switched the appliance off automatically. Remove the cause of overheating
(e.g. remove a towel that is blocking one or more vents). Wait for 10 minutes
and switch the appliance back on.
The two lamp units have not been put in the right position (see 'Preparing
for use').
Check the fuse of the circuit to which the tanning appliance is connected.The
correct fuse type is a 16A standard fuse or an automatic fuse.The fuse may
also blow because you have connected too many appliances to the same
circuit.
You are using an extension cord that is too long and/or does not have the
correct rating (16A). Consult your dealer. Our general advice is not to use an
extension cord.
You are not following the tanning schedule suitable for your skin type.
The distance between the lamps and the surface you lie on is larger than
prescribed.
When the lamps have been used for a long time, the UV emitted will
decrease.This effect only becomes noticeable after several years.You can
solve this problem by selecting a longer tanning time or by having the lamps
replaced. After 750 operating hours an L will appear on the display (type
HB953 only) telling you that it is advisable to have the lamps replaced.
You have not pushed the upper part of the appliance backward far enough.
Make sure you first push the upper part backward before pushing it down
(see 'Storing').
The appliance fails to unlock automatically. In that case you first have to press
unlocking button (B), after which you can fold the appliance back into its
transport position in the manner indicated in the chapter 'Storing'. If the
appliance fails to unlock several times, contact your dealer or a Philips Service
Centre.
Problem
The appliance does not start
The fuse cuts off the power when you
switch on the tanning appliance or
during use.
Poor tanning capacity
The appliance cannot be put back into
transport position.
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