Rio PROLIFT User manual

user guide
PROLIFT
™

PRECAUTIONS
• Pleasereadallinstructionsthoroughlyandretainforfuturereference.
• WedoNOTrecommendPROLIFTtobeusedbypeoplewhoare:pregnant,haveapacemaker,sufferfromhigh
orlowbloodpressure,epilepsy,heartproblems,diabetes,multiplesclerosis,skinrelatedillnesses,underthe
influenceofalcoholorrecoveringfromrecentsurgery.
• DoNOTuseonareasofskinwithdisorderssuchasrosacea,pustularacne,abradedskin,sensitiveskin,orover
scars,molesorvaricoseveins.
• This device should NOT be used in the following cases: benign and malignant tumours, haemorrhages,
inflammationsoftheskin,openandfreshwounds,bruisesorbrokenskin.
• Stopuseandconsultyourdoctorifyouexperiencediscomfortduringuse.
• DoNOTputthepadsoveranyconductivebodyjewellery.
• DoNOTsticktheelectrodestoeachother.DoNOTtouchthepadswithhands.
• DoNOTusewhilebathingorinashower.DoNOTusewhiledriving.
• Keepoutofreachofchildrenandpets.
• NOTfortheuseonchildrenundertheageof14,ahelplesspersonoronananimal.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackof
experienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliance
byapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.
• WerecommendusingthePROLIFTforamaximumof20minutesintotalpersession,with24hoursbetween
sessions.

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INTRODUCTION
UsinggentleElectricalMuscleStimulation(EMS)PROLIFThelpslift,
firmandtonetargetedareasoftheface.
™
PROLIFT
1-IN-TFAC2-UK/2.0

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FARADICFACIALTONING
Practisedforover40yearsinbeautysalons,faradicfacialtoningusesEMS(Electrical-MuscleStimulation)toactivate
thenerveswhichcontrolthefacialmuscles.Thepulsesgentlycontractandrelaxthefacialmusclestohelptone,lift
andtighten.Thepulsesgeneratedmimicnaturalnervesignalstoexercisethefacialmuscles.Thetargetedmuscles
areshownbelow.
ORBICULARIS OCULI
Closestheeyelids.
NASALIS
Movesthenostrils.
ZYGOMATICUS MINOR andZYGOMATICUS MAJOR and
LEVATOR LABII SUPERIOR
Worktogethertocontroltheupperlip
ORBICULARIS ORIS
Puckersthelips.
PLATYSMA
Drawslowerlipdownward
andtotheside
DEPRESSOR ANGULI ORISand
DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS
Affectsfacialexpressionbyeffectingtiny
movementsaroundthelowerlipandmouth.
MENTALIS
Liftsandwrinklesskinofchinandprotrudeslowerlip.
MASSETER
Workstoopenandclosethemouth.
FRONTALIS
Raiseseyebrows.

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PROLIFTCONTENTS
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1Hands-freeadjustableheadset
2Controlunit
3Reusablegelpads
43xAAAbatteries
5Beautycase
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KNOWYOURPROLIFT
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1Headset
2Gelpadlocation
3Connectorcable
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HEADSET
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CONTROL UNIT
4Controlunit
5Programmelights(1-4)
6Intensityincrease(Left&Right)
7Mode/progammebutton
8Intensitydecrease(Left&Right)
9Poweron/offbutton
0Connectorsocket
!3xAAAbatteries
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BACKVIEW
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BATTERYINFORMATION
Release the clip and open the
batterycover.
Insert three AAA batteries ensuring
thepolarityisasshown.
NOTE: Thebattery fitis looseuntil
thebatterycoverisreplaced.
Replacethecoverensuringitisshut
firmlyinplace.
LOWBATTERYINDICATION
Whenthebatteriesarerunninglow,
light 4 will flash when the unit is
turnedon.
NOTE: The unit will power off after
5seconds.
• If the unit is left unused for a long period of time,
removethebatteries.
• DoNOTuserechargeablebatteries.
• Please ensure that the batteries are disposed of in
thecorrectmannerinaccordancewithlocalauthority
requirements.
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IMPORTANT-PATCHTEST
Beforefirstusedoapatchtestwithagelpadtotestforpossibleskinreaction.Placeagelpadonaninconspicuous
areae.g.insideyourforearmandleaveinplacefor20minutes.Wait24hours.IfirritationoccursDONOTcontinue
treatment.
ATTACHINGTHEGELPADS
Start by removing the white plastic
protectivebacking.
DO NOTremovetheclearprotective
film.
Positionthegelpadsovertheblack
conductive areas, press into place
ensuring they fully cover the black
conductiveareas.
Nowpeelofftheclearpadprotector
ensuring that you retain and
replace after use. We recommend
moistening the gel pads with a
damp tissue before each use.
Connect the headset to the control
unit.
Tieanyloosehairbackfromtheface
andwashanddrytheskinwherethe
padsaretobeplaced.
GETTINGSTARTED
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POSITIONINGTHEHEADSET
ProLiftshouldbeusedwhilstsittinginarelaxedposition.
The unit should remain turned off until the headset is
positioned correctly on the face.
Start by holding the headset
behind the neck with the cable
onyourlefthandside.
TIP:Youmayfinditusefultouse
amirrortoseethepositioning.
Slowlybringtheheadsetbelow
theears and then forward over
thejawline.
Placethegelpadsjustunderthecheekbonesinlinewith
thebaseofyournoseandthemiddleofyourears.
TIP: The pressure can be
reduced by extending the
headband.
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INCORRECTPOSITIONING
DO NOT overstretch or pull
the headset down over the
head, as this will put undue
stressontheheadset.
DO NOTplacethegelpads
abovethecheekbonesortoo
closetotheear.
DO NOTplacethegelpads
onthetemplesoracrossthe
throat.
DO NOThavethecableon
yourrightside.Theheadset
is upside down in this
position.
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POSITIONINGTHEHEADSET
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INSTRUCTIONS
Insert headset cable into control
unit. Important: Do not remove or
insertthecablewhiletheunitison.
Turn on by pressing the on/off
button,light1willflash.
NOTE:Ifnotinuse,theunitwillenter
stand by mode and automatically
turnoffafter20minutes.
Press the " M " button to select
your required programme (see
ProgrammeSelection).
Increase the intensity level by
separately pressing both the left
(L) and right (R) "+" buttons, until
you feel a tingling sensation. You
may need to adjust the gel pad
positioning slightly to find the best
contactpoint.
TIP: There are 40 intensity levels in total and the
programmelightwillflashonceeachtimetheintensityis
changed.  When on maximum intensity, the programme
lightwillremainilluminated.
Selectalevelwhichiscomfortable.
To decrease the intensity simply
pressthe"-"button.
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INSTRUCTIONS
MUSCLE STIMULATION
It is normal for muscle strength to differ on each
sideoftheface.Youmayfeelthestimulationmore
intenselyontheleftorrightside.However,ifthereis
a significant difference in intensity, or low intensity,
trythefollowing:
1.Moistengelpadswithasmall amount of water.
2.Ensureskiniscleanandfreshly washed.
3.Replacegelpads.
To change programme press
the"M"button.
NOTE: the intensity level will
reset to level 1 each time you
changeprogramme.
To turn the unit off press the
ON/OFF button. After use
replacethetransparent plastic
gelpadbackings.
NOTE: always switch off the
unitbefore removing thehead
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HINTS&TIPS
• Werecommendstartingonalowintensityleveluntil
yougetusedtothesensation,thenbuildingupuntil
musclecontractionsarefelt.Beforeyoufeelmuscle
contractionsyoumayfeelamildtinglingsensation.
• Someusersmay feelmuscle contractions atlower
intensitylevelsandsomeathigherintensitylevels-
thisisentirelyanindividualresponse.
• Yourteethmayfeelslightlysensitiveduringtreatment,
thisisperfectlynormal.Forcomfortitisadvisedthat
youtrynottoclenchyourteethwhenusingtheunit.
• For best results we recommend using the ProLift
for 20 minutes every day for the first few weeks,
alternating between the different programmes each
day. There afterward, use as required to maintain
goodtone.
• Asabeginneryoushouldalwaysusetheprogramme
andintensitythatfeelscomfortable.Bestresultsare
achievedbyvaryingtheprogrammesused.
• Leaveaperiodof24hoursbetweeneachtreatment.
• IfyouhavehadBotoxinthelast3months,theeffects
ofusingProLiftwillbereduced.
• Only switch ProLift on when positioned comfortably
ontheface.Turnoffbeforeremoving.
• WhilstusingProLift,ifyoufeelanytwitchingaround
theeyeareaorotherdiscomfort,takeashortbreak
andrepositionthepadsslightly.
• If you feel the muscles twitching after a session
using ProLift, reduce the intensity during your next
treatment. It is recommended to start on a low
setting and build up intensity as your muscles are
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PROGRAMME 1
LIFT & SCULPT
1 light illuminated
When the "M" mode/programme
button is pressed for the first time,
thisprogrammeisselected.
Rhythmic muscle toning lifts and
tightensfacialmuscles.
PROGRAMME 2
FIRM & REJUVENATE
2 lights illuminated
Varying intensity pulses target
facial muscles giving a deep facial
workout.
PROGRAMME 3
SHIATSU MASSAGE
3 lights illuminated
Arelaxingandgentlepulsingfacial
massage.Idealfor beginners oras
arelaxingwarmuporwinddownto
yourProLiftroutine.
PROGRAMME 4
MAINTAIN
4 lights illuminated
Tobe introducedafter muscletone
has been built up. Maintain is a
combinationofModes1-3.
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PROGRAMMESELECTION
Toselectorchangetheprogramme,pressthe"M"mode/programmebutton.Eachtimethe"M"buttonispressedthe
nextprogrammewillbeselected.
NOTE:
• Eachprogrammewillrunfor10minutesbeforegoing
tostandbymode.Whenre-activatedtheunitwillreset
tolevel1.
• With every change to the programme the unit will
reverttothelowestintensitylevel.

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NOPULSE
• Dry gel pads-Moistengelpadswithasmallamount
ofwater.
• No battery installed-Insertbatteries.
• Wrong battery polarity - Follow the instructions on
page5.
• Low battery-Replacewithnewbatteries.
• Circuit not working properly-Removebatteriesfor
1minute.Thenreplacebatteriesandtryunitagain.
LIGHT4FLASHESAND
UNITTURNSOFF
• Low battery-Replacebatteries.
WEAKPULSE
• Dry gel pads-Moistengelpadswithasmallamount
ofwater.
• Low intensity-Increasebypressingthe"+"buttons.
• Low battery-Replacebatteries.
• Aged gel pads-Replacethegelpads.
REDSKINAREAAFTERUSE
• Over use-Reducedurationand/orfrequencyofuse.
• Damaged or dried pad-Dampenthegelpadwitha
verysmallamountofwater.Ifthisdoesnotworkreplace
gelpads.
LOOSEATTACHMENTOFTHEPADS
• The pads are worn/damaged-Replacepads.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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UNITMAINTENANCE
GENERALINFORMATION
• Keepthe transparent plasticgel padbackings and
alwaysreplaceafteruse.
• Avoidtouchingthegelsideofthegelpadswithyour
fingers as this will reduce the adhesiveness of the
surface.
• Youcanprolongthelifeoftheadhesivesurfaceofthe
padsbyapplyingasmallamountofwatertothegel
pads.
• Gelpadslastforapproximatelysevenuses.
• If the unit is left unused for a long period of time,
removethebatteriestoprolongtheirlife.
• Do NOT dissemble or repair. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit. If you have any
problemsusing the product, contact ourCustomer
CareDepartment.
• StoreyourProLiftsafelywhilenotinuse.
• Theunitmaybecleanedbywipingwitha
dampcloth.DoNOTusesolventsordetergents.
• DoNOTimmersetheunitinwater.
• Iftheunitisdamageddonotuseit.
• DoNOTuseneartoshortwaveormicrowave
equipment.

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SPECIFICATION
Powersupply:3xAAA,1.5V,LR03,MN2400 
CurrentConsumption:110mA
BatteryLife:7hrs

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DISPOSAL
TheWasteofElectricalandElectronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive(2002/96/EC)hasbeenputinplace
torecycleproductsusingbestavailablerecoveryandrecyclingtechniquestominimisetheimpactonthe
environment,treatanyhazardoussubstancesandavoidtheincreasinglandfill.
TheproductisclassedasElectricalorElectronicequipmentsopleaseensureattheendofthelifeofthisproductand
itstreatmentcartridgetheyaredisposedofinthecorrectmannerinaccordancewithlocalauthorityrequirements.
TheymustNOTbedisposedofwithhouseholdwaste.
CUSTOMERCARE
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,orifyouexperienceanydifficultieswiththis product, please call our Rio Carelineon:
01242702345oremailusat:[email protected]
Toregisteryourtwoyearguaranteeonlinevisit:www.riobeauty.com/warranty_online.htm

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