Takara belmont Sonix ae-fbs series User manual

Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions (To be strictly observed) 1

Dimensions and Specifications 16

Daily Inspections 15

SONIX

Thank you for purchasing Takara Belmont product.

Please read through this manual carefully before installingor using and use the product correctly. Keep this operationmanual

in a safe place for your future reference.These instructions provide important information forcorrect usage of the product to

avoid personal injuries or property damages against you or your clients. This productis designed for commercial use at esthetic

or hairdressing salons. Do not use this product for the purposes other than the practices and services in these places.

Please contact Takara Belmont in case your operating manual is unreadable due to being soiled or ripped, or is lost.

＜Operating Instructions＞

Preparation 5

Accessories 4

Name of Each Part 4

Disposing the Product

Consumable Parts (Including Option)

Troubleshooting

Care and Maintenance

Third Version Request No. 1A0DFXA0

[Activator]

[Exfoliater]

Model no.

AE-FBS****

These precautions are provided for the safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury and harm to users and third

parties. Please follow all of the precautions shown here, as they contain important information related to safety. Takara

Belmont bears no responsibility for personal injury or harm caused to the user or third parties in the event that the

“Safety Precautions” have not been observed and an accident has occurred. If this is the case, the persons who use the

product without observing the safety precautions will bear responsible for the injuries and damages.

Detail information on cautionary marks is as explained below.

Be sure to read and understand their descriptions carefully before reading the main text.

Before using this product

Carefully read through the “Safety Precautions” and use the product correctly. Furthermore, to use the product safely,

be sure to perform the daily inspection described in the “Daily Inspections” (page 15). In case the product is continually

used without performing the daily inspections, product failures or accidents may occur.

Precautions stated here are for the purpose of the following:

Indicates the general prohibited behaviors.

Indicates enforcement or instructions for general user behavior.

Indicates to unplug the power plug from the outlet.

Indicates the prohibition of disassembly, repair, or modification.

Indicates the need for paying attention to high temperature.

Indicates the prohibition of water splashing and use in a water location.

Safety Precautions (To be strictly observed)

This mark warns the user that “ignorance of this display and improper use may cause

slight to moderate personal injury or property damage”.

CAUTION

This mark warns the user that “ignorance of this display and improper use may cause

death or serious personal injury”.

WARNING

Never touch the inside of the main unit.

Neglecting this warning may cause an electrical shock. For maintenance and service of the

product, be sure to contact the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

Indicates the need for paying attention to electrical shock.

WARNING

Warning concerning Power Supply. Do not apply water to the product.

Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.

Be sure to turn off the power of the main unit each

time the work is completed. Be sure to disconnect

the power plug before moving the product.

Safety Precautions (To be strictly observed)

Do not apply water to the main unit directly nor

wipe them with a wet cloth. Neglecting this

warning may result in an electrical shock or

ignition.

Persons other than the repair engineer must not

disassemble, repair, or modify the product.

Neglecting this warning may cause ignition or

abnormal operation resulting in physical injuries.

Be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet

after closing the shop for the day or when the

product is not used for a long period of time, such as

on holidays, etc. Neglecting this caution may result

in an electrical fire due to deteriorated insulation.

If the pins or the area near the pins of the power

plug are contaminated with waste hair or chemical

agent, wipe the area thoroughly with a dry cloth.

Disconnect the power plug before fixing up the product.

Be sure to disconnect the power plug when fixing

the product. Do not disconnect and connect the

power plug with wet hands. Neglecting this

warning may result in an electrical shock or

injuries.

Be sure to perform the daily check.

Perform the daily check according to the “Daily

Inspections” described in this manual. Improper

use or operation of the product may result in

injuries or accidents including burns.

CAUTION

When using cosmetics, which clients have never tried on, with this product for treatment, be sure to perform a patch

test to make sure if the cosmetics have a good compatibility with client’ skin. It is very rare but uncommonly

happens that clients, whose skin is weak and or not compatible with some cosmetics, have skin troubles by the

treatment with this product. In case of the troubles happened, it is recommended that the treatment be stopped and

the clients consult their doctor or skin specialist.

・Skin troubles (e.g. contagious skin troubles, atopic dermatitis,

eczema, etc.)

・Diseases (e.g. contagious diseases, diseases of an internal organs,

sensory nerve disorder, etc.)

・Fever

・Skin inflammation

・Sunburn and rashes

・Pregnancy

・Physical abnormalities found by a medical examination one

month after childbirth

・Hormone unbalanced

・Heart diseases (e.g. pacemakers)

・Epilepsy

・High or low blood pressure

・Diabetic

・Person operated within a year

・Wound

・Person tends to feel sick by the warm heat

・Areas with inflamed acne

・Areas with pustules (yellow acne)

Treatment made with this product must not be done to the following clients and skin parts.

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

Neglecting this warning may cause electrical shock

or electric leakage. Do not use SONIX functions while operating steamer.

Do not use SONIX functions while operating

steamer. Neglecting this warning may cause

electric leakage or electrical shock resulting in

injuries.

Warning concerning Power Cord.

If the power cord or the power plug is damaged

or when engagement with the outlet is loose,

do not use the product.

Do not move the product by holding the power cord.

Do not damage, break, forcibly bend, twist,

pull, or hundle the cord. Furthermore, putting

a heavy object on the cord, jamming of the cord

in objects, or modifying the cord will damage the

cord resulting in fire or electric shock.

When disconnecting the power plug, do not hold it

at the cord, but pull it off while holding the plug

part at the end.

CAUTION

Safety Precautions (To be strictly observed)

Tip of the spatula can be damaged easily and if the

treatment is operated while the tip of spatula is

damaged, it may cause skin damage to your client.

Stop using immediately if the tip of spatula is

damaged, and contact the nearest dealer or Takara

Belmont directly.

Tip of spatula is not strong to shocks, and if it is hit

by objects etc., it does not work properly.

When disconnecting the connector, hold it

at the end.

Do not connect or disconnect them by wet

hands. Neglecting this warning may cause

electric leakage or injury.

Do not put handpiece in water.

Do not expose the spatula and head part to shocks.

Do not put other than spatula and head part of

handpiece of Exfoliater in water. It may cause

electrical shock accidents and it is very dangerous.

Stop using if the spatula or head part is damaged.

Confirm the temperature of the head part of ACTIVATOR.

Before applying the head part of ACTIVATOR

to the client, check the temperature by

hand and confirm that the temperature is not too hot.

Do not put objects other than handpieces.

It may cause breakage of the product.

Do not put objects on the product.

Do not pull the the power cord to disconnect the power plug.

Activator Handpiece

Name of Each Part

Exfoliater Handpiece

Ring

Rotatable Cord

1MHz Vibration Head

5 MHz Vibration Head

1MHz Switch

5MHz Switch

Ring

Cap

Switch

Grip

Plug

SONIX BOX

Activator Connector

LED Lamp

Exfoliater Connector

LED Lamp

Frame

Spatula

Protection Sheet Power Cord Inlet

Power Switch

Rubber Foot

Accessories

Operating Manual

1 copy

Operating Manual

Power cord

1 pce.

Protection Sheet

1 pce.

Preparation　

Insert the power cord into the Sonix Box.

２

３

４

１

５

ACTIVATOREXFOLIATER

Insert the plug of Exfoliater and Activator in the connectors.

Exfoliater Connector Activator Connector

CAUTION Place the SONIX BOX on the flat and stable place for doing preparation procedures.

NOTICE

Use this product more than 1 meter away from a TV or other radio equipment to avoid

the equipment having improper operation ( blooping etc.).

Although the surrounding equipment may sometimes experiences interference from the

product even when used more than 1 meter away, it will not damage the equipment.

*Connect the connector with the

concave part come to the bottom.

Power Switch

OFF

Turn on the power switch on the back side of

the Sonix Box.

Place the Protection Sheet (Accessory)

on the upper surface.

Protection Sheet

Insert the power plug into outlet.

[ACTIVATOR]

Do not use the Activator to the following clients and skin parts.

Operating Instructions of Activator

CAUTION

When posing the operation;

Press the frequency switch which is under operation. (Either 1M or 5M)

If you are using in 1M, press 1M button, then it poses. When re-starting operation, press the frequency

switch again (1M or 5M).

・On or areas around the eyes ・Wound part ・After shaving

・Inflammation (inflamed acne or red swollen areas)

・After physical or chemical peeling

＜Treatment＞

Select 1MHz or 5MHz and press either switch.

１

CAUTION

・Do not carry out treatment on dry skin.

・Always use in combination with cosmetics specially intended for use with

ultrasonic waves.

・Keep the handpiece moving; do not pause movement, and do not press too firmly.

It may cause skin trouble.

・Do not keep the Activator switched on.

The handpiece can become hot and cause a malfunction.

本体カバー

Frequency Switches ※LED on the top part of the selected

frequency illuminates.

※When changing the frequency while in an operation, press the required frequency switch.

Changing the output power.

２

※LED color changes subject to the output power

HIGH : Red LED

LOW : Green LED

The Activator has two outlet power; HIGH or LOW.

Keep pressing the frequency switch for a couple

of seconds (1-2 seconds) to change the output power

to HIGH/LOW and back to LOW/HIGH.

＜Which power to use＞

Generally, the suitable power is HIGH when giving

the treatment. However, if the clients’ skin is sensitive

or very thin, set the output level to LOW.

＜How to change the output power＞

[ACTIVATOR]

After treatment has been completed, turn off the power switch.

５

Wipe down gently with the Facial Sponge after each use.

６

CAUTION Do not leave the Activator switched on.

Handpiece becomes hot, resulting in malfunction of the product.

＜Auto-power Off function＞

Auto-power Off function is programmed in the product to avoid leaving the product powered on.

After 10 minutes after switching on, power is turned off automatically.

To use the product continuously, press the switch of the handpiece again.

Start treatment. (Refer to ‘Treatment Procedures” (Page 8))

４

CAUTION Be sure to check the temperature of the vibration head and confirm that the

temperature is not too high, before applying it to client’s skin.

Hold the handpiece.

３

※Holding the handpiece as shown in the illustration makes

operation easier, as the Rotatable Cord is installed in the handpiece. Rotatable

Cord

Rotatable

angle

　180°

The rotating angle of the Rotatable Cord is

180 degrees. Do not rotate it over 180 degrees.

Neglecting of this caution may cause breakage of

the handpiece.

CAUTION

※Place the handpiece on the protection sheet placed

on the Sonix Box.

Treatment Procedures (Reference)

Apply cosmetics such as gel specially intended for use with ultrasonic waves and move the handpiece

according to the following processes. This is just an example.

Basic movement : In spiral

1. Start from the left side of the neck. Do not treat

over the airways. Move the handpiece in spiral

as if lifting up the skin.

2. Move the handpiece in spiral from the chin to the

right cheek. Start from the lower part of the face

and continue to the upper part. The spiral should

be made from within outward and as if lifting up

the skin.

3. After process No.2, move the handpiece across the

eye once or twice and return to the chin. Do the

same process of No.2 and No.3 to the left cheek.

4. For the forehead, move the handpiece in spiral

from the left side to the right side and then right

to left, till you cover the entire forehead starting

from the lower part and continuing to the upper

part. Make about 3 rounds between the eyebrows.

Basic movement : In a straight line

1. Start from the left side of the neck. Do not treat

over the airways. Move the handpiece up and

down towards the outside of the neck.

2. Move the handpiece in zig-zag movement from

the chin to the cheek as if lifting up the skin.

3. After process No.2, move the handpiece across the

eye once or twice and return to the chin. Do the

same process of No.2 and No.3 to the left cheek.

4. For the forehead, move the handpiece straight from

the left side to the right side and then right to left,

till you cover the entire forehead starting from the

lower part and continuing to the upper part.

＜1MHz Process＞

＜5MHz Process＞

Reference of Treatment Procedures <Activator>

1. 2.

3. 4.

① ②

③ ④

Switch

※This uses ultrasonic waves to remove aged collagen from the skin’s surface and debris from pores to reveal

refreshed and softer looking skin.

＜Treatment＞

Hold the handpiece and turn on the Power

Switch of the back side of SONIX Box.(Refer to Page 5)

Press the Switch on the handpiece and start treatment.

※The LED Lamp lights up in red.

Using cotton wool soaked with cleansing lotion

(water solution) or purified water to apply moisture to

the face, slide the Spatula over the face.

※Hold the handpiece so that the angle of the spatula to the skin

becomes 50°- 60°.

Hold the Grip part as shown in the

illustration.

After treatment has been completed, switch off the handpiece. When the Exfoliater movement

has stopped, replace it on the Sonix Box.

※Check that the LED Lamp has gone out and that the movement has stopped.

Wipe face gently with the Facial Sponge moistened with water or hot water.

※Wash and sterilize the spatula after each use. (Refer to the “Care and Maintenance” (Page 13))

Tip of the spatula:

at angle of

50°- 60°to the skin

CAUTION

Do not carry out treatment on dry skin.

Keep the handpiece moving; do not pause movement, and do not press too firmly.

It may cause skin trouble.

Do not leave the Exfoliater switched on. The spatula or handpiece can become

hot and cause a malfunction.

Never use a damaged spatula. If the tip of the spatula is damaged, it could

scratch the skin. Contact the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

Operating Instructions

[EXFOLIATER]

１

２

３

４

５

Recommended cosmetics

LED lamp

＜How to Change the Output Power＞

The Exfoliater has two outlet power levels; HIGH (LED Lamp is red)

or LOW (LED Lamp is green). Press the switch on the handpiece and

keep it pressed for a couple of seconds (1 to 2 seconds). The output

power is switched to LOW and the LED Lamp color will change from

red to green. To change back to HIGH, press the switch on the Exfoliater

for a couple of seconds again, or turn the Exfoliater off then on again.

＜Changing the Power＞

Generally, the suitable power is HIGH when giving a treatment.

However, if the client finds the noise uncomfortable, or their skin is sensitive, set the output

level to LOW.

When water is spilled on the base part of the spatula (where covered by cap), rarely, howling sounds may be heard.

Please pay attention to the followings.

If the base part of the spatula is put in water, the water pooled in the base part may cause howling sounds.

NOTICE

＜Auto-power off function＞

Auto-power off function is programmed in the product to avoid the Exfoliater remained powered on.

After 20 minutes after switching on, power is turned off automatically.

To use the product continuously, press the switch of the handpiece again.

Red

Handpiece Switch (Keep pressing for 1 to 2 seconds)

Green

Base of the

spatula

Cap

[EXFOLIATER]

・Short press of the switch

Turn on/off the handpiece.

(The initial setting of the output power is HIGH.)

・Keep pressing the switch long (1 to 2 seconds).

Changing the output power: HIGH ⇔LOW

after each operation.

①

②

③ ③

②

⑤

④

1. In ①to ⑥order, move the spatula in the arrowed direction,

(as shown in the illustration), for the entire face. Do this 1 to 2 rounds.

Approx. treatment time : 5 minutes

① Move the spatula from underline of the lip to chin.

② Move the spatula from the cheekbone to the faceline.

Do not treat the T-zone at this stage.

Triangle zone (T-zone)

(The area colored in gray.)

③Move the spatula as shown in the illustration.

④Move the spatula from hairline to eyebrow.

⑤Move the spatula from upper to lower nose.

⑥Move the spatula from nose to cheek.

2. Do the treatment intensively for the rough surface.

(Continue the treatment until the rough surface becomes smooth.)

Basically, move the spatula against the hair.

Approx. treatment time : 5 minutes

・If you find roughness on the chin, move the spatula from the chin to

the lip as shown in the illustration .

・If you find roughness or excess debris on the nose, move the spatula

towards the nose as shown in the illustration .

For the bridge of the nose, move the spatula from the base of the nose

to the eyebrow.

・If you find the roughness or excess debris on the forehead, move the

spatula from eyebrow to hairline as shown in the illustration .

Reference of Treatment Procedures <Exfoliater>

Ａ

Ｃ

⑥⑥

Triangle zone

Treatment Procedures (Reference)

Ａ

Ｃ

Be sure to disconnect the power

plug from the outlet.

Never use the following for cleaning:

Volatile chemicals such as thinner, alcohol, gasoline, or kerosene; detergents containing organic materials; acidic-,

alkaline- or chlorine-based detergents; and wax containing abrasive compound, sponge, scrubber, etc.

Kerosene

Alcohol

Thinner

Wax

With Abrasive

Chemical

Care and Maintenance

Neutral

Detergent

Soft cloth

If the stain is heavy or stained by oil, wipe

the surface with cloth that is soaked with

diluted neutral detergent and wrung out

well. Then wipe with a dry cloth.

Power plug

Soft cloth

Wipe the plastic, metal and painted

surface with soft and dry cloth gently.

Care and Maintenance

Wipe it off immediately when the cosmetics or chemicals

adhere.

Neglecting of this may cause stain or discoloration of the product.

Cleaning and sterilizing of the spatula

When returning the cap

Align the convex part of cap with the concave part of the frame

and attach it firmly.

Do not touch to the spatula. If the cap is touching the spatula,

it does not work properly.

Convex of the cap

Concave of the frame

Cap

1. Wipe the dirt off with the cotton cloth damp with neutral detergent.。

*Cap is detachable.

2. Wipe it with damp cloth and then wipe with dry cloth.

3. Wipe it with cotton cloth with disinfectant alcohol.

*Wipe it in a single direction.

*Do not apply excess force on the spatula.

Handpiece (ACTIVATOR) Spatula (EXFOLIATER)

No power Is the power plug correctly inserted into

the outlet?

Insert the power plug firmly into the outlet.

Is the power switch turned on? Turn on the power switch.

Is the fuse on the distribution panel or the

breaker switch in the shop in the ON position?

Turn on the fuse on the distribution panel

or the breaker switch in the shop.

Is the problem rectified when the power plug is

disconnected and then inserted again?

Immediately stop using the product, turn off

the power switch, disconnect the power plug,

and then immediately contact the nearest

dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

Troubleshooting

Phenomenon Check Point Countermeasures

When a problem cannot be rectified even if an inspection is made according to the table shown below, immediately stop

using the product, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug, and immediately contact the nearest dealer or

Takara Belmont directly.

For the other case, immediately stop using the product, contact the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

Cap and spatula should

not contact.

Spatula of Exfoliater does

not work even if pressing the

switch of Exfoliater.

・Is cap attached correctly?

・If the cap is touching the spatula even if

only slightly, it does not work properly.

Be sure to attach the cap so that the convex

part of the cap align with the concave part of

the frame. Confirm that the cap is not

touching the spatula.

Activator or Exfoliater do not

work while power switch is

turned on.

Is the power switch of handpiece turned on? Turn on the power switch of handpiece.

Is the problem rectified when disconnecting the

connector of handpiece from SONIX Box and

then connecting it again?

Immediately stop using the product, turn off

the power switch, disconnect the power

plug and then immediately contact the

nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

Consumable Parts (Including Option)

The term "Consumable Parts" implies parts that are predicted to be worn, deteriorated, changed in appearance, or broken when

use. If the part is extremely worned, deteriorated, or broken, to check or replace the part, contact the nearest dealer or Takara

Belmont directly.

□Cap

□ Power Cord □Protection Sheet □Rubber Foot

Disposing the Product

When the product or the replaced parts are to be disposed, treat them appropriately according to the laws and regulations

available at the time of disposal in your country.

Daily Inspections

Inspection item Inspection method If the inspection results show defects:

The following inspections should be carried out every day to use the product safely for a long period of time.

Daily Check (Before the day)

Check before operating the product:

Check while the product is in operation.

There is a possibility of electrical shock or burn

injuries due to fire or electrical leakage. Since

some parts must be replaced, immediately stop

using the product, turn off the power switch,

disconnect the power plug, and immediately

contact the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont

directly.

Restrictions in bringing out the expected

functions of the product may result in accidents

(injuries including burns). Immediately contact

the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

It may cause skin damage if the damaged

spatula is used. If the spatula is damaged,

immediately stop using it and contact the nearest

dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

If the bent or curved spatula is used, the

efficient result may not be achieved due to the

improper vibration etc. Immediately contact the

nearest dealer or Takara Belmont directly.

If the cap is in contact with the spatula

even if only slightly, it does not work

properly.

If those parts are left with dirt or moisture, it may

degrade the vibration power and it may not have

an effective results of the product.

Immediately contact the nearest dealer or Takara

Belmont directly.

If the damaged product is used, it may cause

accident such as damage to the client’s skin etc..

If the head is damaged, immediately stop using it

and contact the nearest dealer or Takara Belmont

directly.

If the deformed product is used, effective results

may not be achieved.

Immediately contact the nearest dealer or

Takara Belmont directly.

If those parts are left with dirt or moisture, it may

degrade the vibration power and it may not have

an effective results of the product.

Immediately contact the nearest dealer or Takara

Belmont directly.

Daily Check (End of the day)

Inspection item Inspection method If the inspection results show defects:

Dimensions and Specifications

155

164

EXFOLIATER Handpiece

ACTIVATOR Handpiece

Dimensions

- mm -

Dimensions and Specifications

89 184

185

SONIX Box Dimensions

- mm -

Oscillation frequency

Rated voltage and frequency

Power consumption

Weight

ACTIVATOR : 260g

EXFOLIATER : 180g

SONIX Box : 1.85kg

ACTIVATOR : 1MHz / 5MHz

EXFOLIATER : 47kHz

AC220V 230V 240V 50/60Hz

13W

1-1, 2-Chome, Higashi-shinsaibashi,Chuo-ku,Osaka,Japan

Printed in Japan

TAKARA BELMONT CORPORATION

TEL : (06) 6213-5945 FAX : (06) 6212-3680

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