Rio Evolution User manual

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Rio, Dezac and EVOLUTIONTM IPL Hair Remover are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd © The Dezac Group Ltd 2012
Manufactured by The Dezac Group Ltd, PO Box 17, Cheltenham, England GL53 7ET
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This product MUST be
used responsibly
Read all instructions
thoroughly before
use and retain for
future reference
user guide
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WARNINGS
•Read all instructions thoroughly
and retain for future reference.
•Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildren
aged8yearsandaboveandpersons
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experienceandknowledgeiftheyhave
beengivensupervisionorinstruction
concerningtheuseoftheappliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazardsinvolved.Childrenshallnot
playwiththeappliance.Cleaningand
maintenance shall not be made by
childrenwithoutsupervision.
•Neveraimtheproductatorneareyes.
•Reflection Hazard: Please remove
all jewellery in the vicinity of the
treatmentareabeforeuse.
•DoNOTusenearflammablematerials.
•Do NOT use this appliance in wet
surroundings(nearabathorshower).
•DoNOTuseifwaterenterstheunit.
•DoNOTimmerseinwater.
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Unsuitable skin tones and hair
types:
•IPLisnotsuitablefordarkskintones,
forexample,thoseofAfro-Caribbean,
Black African, Indian or Pakistani
descent.See“SuitableSkinTypes”
andalwayscarryoutPatchTest.
•IPLisnotsuitablefortheremovalof
red,lightblonde,greyorwhitehair.
Areas not to treat:
•DoNOTtreatovertattoos,permanent
make-up, pimples, acne, warts,
hair on black spots or moles, dark
freckles, skin disease, birth marks,
burns,nipples,genitaloranalareas,
varicoseveins,eczema,coldsores,
psoriasis,openwounds,onabnormal
skinpigmentationsuchasalbinism
andvitiligooronbrokenskin.
WARNINGS
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Do not use if:
•Youarepregnantorbreastfeeding,
you have a history of epilepsy or
are taking medication known to
increase photosensitivity. If you
haveanyhistoryofepilepticseizures
we do NOT recommend using IPL.
Common medications can cause
photosensitivity so if you are on
any medication you should check
for photosensitivity warnings and
ifinanydoubtconsultyourdoctor.
Common medications which can
causephotosensitivityincludesome
 diuretics,someantibiotics,tricyclic
antidepressants and medications
prescribed for thyroid conditions,
lupusandarthritis.
•DoNOTuseifyouhaveahistoryof
skincancer.
•Do NOT use if you have diabetes,
kidney disease, heart disease or
thyroidproblems.
•DoNOTtreatthesamearearepeatedly
inanyonesession.
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Possible reactions:
•Mostpeoplefeelaheatingsensation
during treatment. Some people
experienceaslightreddeningofthe
skin.Inmostcasesthiswilldisappear
within24hours,butonrareoccasions
itmaytakeupto72hours.
•The following effects will require
discontinuingtreatment:
 -Painintheareatreated
 -Itchingintheareatreated
 -Redness

Ineach case, cool the area – we
recommendanaloeveracoolinggel.
Ifsymptomscontinueafter48hours,
seekmedicaladvice.
•If blistering or burning occurs,
seekmedicaladviceimmediately.
WARNINGS
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INTRODUCTION
The EVOLUTION™IPL HAIR REMOVER uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
technology. Placed against the skin, gentle pulses of intense light are directed at the
hair follicle to disable the hair root without affecting the surrounding area. The hair
follicle is disabled as a result of lasting damage to the hair root. Regular treatments
result in permanent hair reduction. IPL is suitable for larger areas such as legs, arms,
underarms, bikini line, back and chest as well as certain areas of the face.
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1Control panel
2Power level indicators (1–5)
3Power level decrease button (-)
4Power level increase button (+)
5Security lock
6Security key (x2)
(x1) attached to power lead, (x1) key in bag
7Enable button
8Indicator light 8
6
3
1
5
4
7
2 2
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@
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9Air vents
0Treatment head
!Orange IPL aperture
@Bulb cartridge (inside treatment head)
£IPL treatment button
$Mains power lead
%Treatment head release buttons
^Skin sensors (x4)
&Razor
*Spare bulb cartridge
£
9
9
^
!
0
%
&
*
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SUITABLE SKIN TYPES
Your Evolution IPL Hair Remover is suitable for fair coloured skin through to olive and tanned skin types. For treatment to be
effective the hair needs to be darker than the surrounding skin. Best results are on pale skin with dark hair.
You may find that different power levels are required on different areas. Each area should be tested for the appropriate
maximum power level.
Use the skin tone chart together with the chart (page 10) to accurately identify your skin tone/type.
SKIN TONE CHART
Suitable for
IPL treatment
NOT Suitable
for IPL treatment
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TREATMENT SUMMARY
Read all
warnings
before you
begin
Establish
skin tone
using the
chart
Carry out
a patch test
Wait
24 hours
Did your
skin react
to the
patch test?
See
‘possible
reactions’
under
‘warnings’
See
‘possible
reactions’
under
‘warnings’
TREATMENT
YES YES
NO
NO
Do NOT
use the
EVOLUTION
unit unless
the problem
is resolved
Did your
skin react
to the
treatment?
Establish
skin tone
using the
chart
Carry out
a patch test
Wait
24 hours
Read all
warnings
before you
begin
Did your
skin react
to the
patch test?
See
‘possible
reactions’
under
‘warnings’
See
‘possible
reactions’
under
‘warnings’
TREATMENT
Did your
skin react
to the
treatment?
Do NOT
use the
EVOLUTION
unit unless
the problem
is resolved
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24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by testing a
small area.
The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your
skin type.
Treat an area on each power level (e.g. arm, leg) up to the
maximum power level for your skin type (see Skin Chart). Use
the (+) button to increase the power level by a single step
each time and work your way along the area with the unit on a
different part of the skin each time.
If you feel any discomfort the previous power level is the
maximum power level you should use.
A slight redness may occur, but not always, within an hour
of treatment. However, if any redness remains after 24 hours
this would indicate the power level selected was too high for
your skin type.
IMPORTANT: Because skin colour varies on different areas
of the body, you may find that you need different power level
settings for different areas. Each area should be tested for the
appropriate maximum power level.
PATCH TEST SKIN CHART
Skin
Type Skin Colour
Tanning
History
Maximum
Power Level
IVery fair,
“transparent”
Always burns,
never tans
Subject to patch test
all 5 power levels
can be used
II Fair Always burns
III Fair to light
olive Burns mildly
Subject to patch test
power levels 1, 2
and 3 can be used
IV Olive/Tanned Rarely burns,
tans with ease
VDark brown Very rarely burns
NOT suitable
for IPL treatment
VI Black Never burns
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Please ensure you read and understand the ‘Warnings’ section before proceeding.
• Donotuseanyhairremovalmethodthatplucksthehairfromthefollicle,asthisrendersIPLineffective.
• Removealljewelleryinthevicinityofthetreatmentarea.
• Ensureyouhavepatchtestedtheareatobetreated24hourspriortotreatmentandareawareofyourmaximum
power level.
• Your first treatment will always be on power level 1 and can only be increased by one level after a treatment is
performed.
BEFORE YOU START
INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL
Each time you use your Evolution IPL Hair Remover you will need to do a treatment flash on each power level
before you can increase the power to the next level. This is a safety feature to ensure you are aware of the
treatment intensity at each level.
Aself-checklastingafewsecondsisperformedwheneverthepowerlevelisincreased.Duringthistime,thepower
levels will illuminate up and down.
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STEP 1
Important: Shave the area to be
treated.
This ensures the light energy goes
directly to the hair root and avoids hairs
burning above the skin surface. Hairs
that burn can also cause damage to
the treatment head. If this happens, we
recommend fitting a replacement.
STEP 2
Plug the unit into the mains.
STEP 3
Insert the security key and turn
clockwise to the ON position (aligned
with the green dot). The light around
the keyswitch will flash green.
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1
2
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The keyswitch will stop flashing and
illuminate green. A series of self-checks
will be performed. During this time, the
power levels will illuminate up and down.
When completed, the lowest power level
will illuminate and the enable button will
flash blue ready for selection.
Note: The unit will power off if the code
is incorrectly entered (the keyswitch will
change from flashing green to flashing
orange). Turn the key anticlockwise to the
OFF position, wait a few seconds and then
turn the key back to the ON position and re-
enter the correct security code.
STEP 4
Enter the security code by pressing the buttons (highlighted in black) in the following order:
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STEP 5
Press the enable button once.
The enable button will stop flashing.
Note: Each time the power setting is
adjusted, you will need to press the
enable button to continue.
The indicator light will illuminate orange.
STEP 6
Place the unit over the area you wish
to treat and apply pressure to ensure
good contact with the skin.
When all 4 skin sensors have good
contact with the skin, the indicator
light will illuminate blue to indicate a
treatment can take place.
Important: Ensure all 4 skin sensors
are in contact with the skin, otherwise
a treatment flash will not be possible.
As you treat an area you may need to
apply more pressure in certain places or
adjust the angle of the treatment head
on the skin to allow for the change in
body shape.
STEP 7
Press the treatment button to initiate
the treatment flash. It is quite normal to
feel a warming of the treated area.
The unit will self-check after each flash.
During this time the power level lights
will illuminate up and down.
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3
4 2
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Notes
• DoNOTmovetheunitduringtreatment.
• Theunitwillbecomewarmduringusewhichisquitenormal.
STEP 8
When moving the unit to the next area,
the skin sensors must be lifted off the
skin.
If you are increasing power for the next
treatment, press the (+) button and
return to step 5.
Important: Do NOT exceed the
maximum power level for your skin type.
AFTER USE
Turn the key anticlockwise to the OFF
position. Remove and store the key in a
safe place away from children.
INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL
Each time you use your Evolution IPL Hair Remover
you will need to do a treatment flash on each power
level before you can increase the power to the next
level. This is a safety feature to ensure you are
aware of the treatment intensity at each level.
A self-check lasting a few seconds is performed
whenever the power level is increased. During this
time,thepowerlevelswillilluminateupanddown.
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ERROR CODES
Indication Problem / Solution
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
Not a product fault. Unit should be left on (cooling fans will run)
and allowed to cool. Continue treatment after 10–15mins.
FAN ERROR
Turn off using keyswitch, wait 5 seconds and turn on again.
ENERGY SAVING MODE
Turn off using keyswitch, wait 5 seconds and turn on again.
INTERNAL FAULT
Turn off using keyswitch, and contact our Customer Care
department.
INCORRECT FITTING OF TREATMENT HEAD
Install correctly and turn the unit OFF, wait 5 seconds and turn
back ON.
Unit appears to be in
sleep mode
If any of the problems in the table persist or the power level lights continue to flash, please contact
our Customer Care department on 01242 702345.
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TREATMENT AREA
When moving the unit try and build up a grid-like pattern to
ensure complete coverage.
Important: Do NOT repeatedly treat over the same area in a
single session.
FACIAL TREATMENT
The Evolution IPL Hair Remover can be safely used on the
face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line.
Important: It should not be used around the eyes or on the lips.
A white eyeliner pencil may also help by outlining areas
to be treated.
Important: Do NOT use a dark eyeliner or felt pen to
mark an area as this will react with the treatment flash
and cause damage to the skin.
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The Evolution IPL Hair Remover contains a high
performance bulb system. The performance of the bulb is
checked after each treatment.
When there are 300 treatments
remaining, the indicator light flashes
yellow.
When the yellow light changes and
illuminates red, the bulb must be
changed.
Further bulb cartridges can be ordered using the accessory
form or by calling our customer care department.
When ordering a new bulb cartridge,
please quote the code printed on the
cartridge.
...or the serial number from the rating
label on the unit.
CHANGING THE BULB CARTRIDGE
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Model: IPHR4
Input: 230V ~ 50Hz 150W Max
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