Takara Belmont Ak-200 User manual

Takara Belmont
Ultrasonic Steamer
MICRO MIST
Product No.
AK-200
Operating Manual
Thank you for purchasing our Belmont Micro Mist
ultrasonic steamer.
Please read this manual before using the
ultrasonic steamer.
Keep this manual in a place where it can be easily referred
to when necessary.
Contents
Usage
Safety Cautions and Warnings 2
Assembly Instructions
5·6
Location of Warning Labels·Specifications 4
Component Parts
7
Control Panel 8
Positioning the Unit
12
Request No. CACP93B0
Fitting the Face Guard
12
Setting the Operating Mode
13
Maintenance
17
Troubleshooting
19
3rd version 2021.11
10 Preparation for use
14
Operations during Mist Generation
15
After the Mist Operation is complete
18
Display Codes

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Safety Cautions and Warnings
Signs and Symbols
Before Using This Product
Carefully read through and familiarize yourself with the "Safety Cautions and Warnings".
The precautions indicated here are designed to prevent harm and injury to you and your customers and to facilitate the safe use
of the product.
All are important in maintaining safety and should be strictly followed.
Warning
Caution
Indicates a precautionary items which, if not strictly followed, will result in death or
inserious injury.
Indicates a precautionary items which, if not strictly followed, will result in injury or
physical damage.
General Symbol for Caution,
Warning and Danger
Remove electrical power
plug from outlet.
Possibility of high temperatures
being generated.
General usage precaution
symbol
Do not get wet or use in wet
locations.
Connect ground wire.
Prohibited location
Do not dismantle, attempt to
repair or modify.
Please strictly observe these precautions.
Warning
This unit must be earthed.
This is to prevent electric shock in the case of
malfunctions or short circuits.
Do not climb on the stand or main unit.
Do not lean or climb on the stand or main unit.
Doing so may cause it to tip over and cause injury
or damage.
Do not touch operating parts.
Keep your hands and fingers clear of the operating
sections of the hood and support. Touching them
may cause injury.
Do not put your hands or foreign objects
in the Water Container Holder.
The internal section gets hot during operation and may
cause burns if touched. If a foreign body falls into the
internal section, turn off the power, and contact
our service center or sales office.
Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge outlet during discharge.
There are cases when boiling water will spray out,
which could result in burns.
Keep the main unit dry.
Do not wipe the main unit section with wet cloths,
etc. or allow water to come into contact with it.
Doing so may lead to electric shock or malfunctions.
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair.
Disassembly, repair or modifications should only be done by a
qualified repair technician. Attempts at disassembly, repair or
modifications may lead to abnormal operation and accidents.
Follow the rules for handling the power
plug.
･Do not connect another electrical appliance to the
same outlet.
･Push the power plug all the way in to secure it.
･Do not attempt to move the main unit by pulling
on the power cord. This may lead to the unit tipping
over and may cause damage to the cord.
･Do not twist the power cord or place heavy objects
on it. Twisting the cord or putting heavy
objects on it may result in electric shock
or start a fire.
･Do not handle the power cord with
wet hands.This may lead to electric
shock.
Unplug the steamer when it will not
be used for a long time.
Remove the power plug at the end of the workday or
when performing maintenance.Fires started by electrical
shorts may be caused by the degradation of insulation.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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Caution
Use the handle to move the unit.
Do not try to move the unit using the stand or the
hood.
This may cause it to tip over.
Put the hood up when moving the
main unit.
Failure to do so may lead to it hitting customers
or equipment.
Do not shake the unit while it is
in operation.
This may cause water leakage or overflow.
Do not put boiling water in the
Water Container.
This will cause the internal section to heat up and
may lead to malfunctions.
Promptly wipe off any chemical
spills.
When treatment, permanent, or coloring chemicals
come into contact with the unit, use a damp cloth
to wipe them off as soon as possible. Failure to do
so may cause surface staining or discoloration.
Do not move the main unit using the
Nape Bar.
This may lead to the unit tipping over and may cause
damage to the Nape Bar.
Do not apply force to the Hood.
This may lead to the unit tipping over and may
cause damage to the Hood.
Do not put anything other than purified
water made for the steamer/purified
water into the Water Container.
Do not put things such as permanent liquid, cosmetic
liquids, perfumes or mineral water into the supply
tank. Doing so may lead to malfunctions or cause
allergic skin reactions.
Do not use tap water.
Do not touch the Water Container
Cap immediately after operation ceases.
The Water Container Cap will still be hot right after
operation and touching it may lead to being burned.
Do not use with chemicals for cold
temperature permanent waves.
Do not use with cold permanent wave chemicals.
Their use may lead to allergic skin reactions.

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Locations of Warning Labels
Specifications
1550 to 1700
615 to 765
975 to 1125
1310 to 1460
(Units: mm)
Product No. AK-200
Rated Voltage 110V/120V
220V/230V/
240V
Rated Frequency 50/60 HZ
Rated Power Consumption 490 W
Water Container Capacity 2000 ml
Drain Tank Capacity 350 ml
Weight 25.0 kg
696
385
775
540
(Minimum
Position) (Maximum
Position)
(Minimum
Position) (Maximum
Position)
Open the drain cock to drain the water from inside
the main unit at the end of the working day.
Condition Displays
Indicates that warm-up is in progress.
Indicates that cleaning is in progress.
Add water to the Water Container.
Indications malfunction.
When any of the above indications are displayed, turn
off the power switch and then turn it on again after 3 sec.
Too much water.
1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove the Water Container and discard
the water in the Main Unit.
3. After putting back the Water Container, turn
on the power. If the indicator is no longer
showing of ''OF'' you can start operation.
If the indication is still displayed after
performing the measures described
above, contact the nearest service
center or sales office.
Usage Precautions
When treatment, permanent, coloring or
other chemicals have been spilled on the
product, wipe them off as quickly as possible
using a damp cloth. Failure to do so may
cause surface staining or discoloration.
Do not move or shake the machine during
operation. If you do, this might active the water
level sensor and stops the machine automatically.
(In that event please restart the machine
according to the procedure mentioned above.)
This may cause ''OF'' code to be displayed and
the machine to cease functioning.
Water Container
Add water when the
water level is no longer
visible.
May Cause Burns
Do not touch the supply cap
until at least 3 min after the
machine has stopped.
CAUTION
For continued protection
against risk of fire replace
as marked.

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Positioning Decal
Caution
Assembly Instructions
1. Attaching the Base Stand
Remove the main unit body (AK-200) and place it on the packing case,
positioning it as shown in the illustration on the right.
*Use the two handles (depressions) on the
side to pick up the main unit.
Main Unit
Support Cap Support
Base Stand Flange A
Base Stand
Bolt
Tool Accessory
Base Support Flange B
Handle
Use the following procedure to fix the Base Stand (AY-200) in position with the bolt and tool.
1) Attach the accompanying Support
Cap in the direction shown in the
illustration.
Main Unit Hood Side Depression
Depression
Cutout
Support Cap
2) Use the positioning decal to confirm the attachment
position of Base Stand Flange A and the Base Stand.
Base Stand
Flange A Cutout
Convex Part
Positioning Decal
Base Support
Flange B
Washer
Spring Washer
Bolt Tool Accessory
3) Line up the ìCutoutî and the ìConvex Partî
and tighten the bolt.
Exercise caution so that the bottom of
the Support does not scratch Base Stand
Flange A.
4) Press the Support Cap downwards.

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Assembly Instructions
CautionCautionCaution
Caution
2. Remove the Compression Cap Bolt.
Stand the unit up before removing the cap bolt. Working
on it while leaving it lying flat runs the risk of having the
Support fall out. It may also cause damage to the support.
1) Stand the unit up after attaching the Base Stand.
2) Before proceeding further, fully tighten the Height
Adjustment Knob.
Loosening the Height Adjustment Knob while the unit is
in a compressed state will cause it to rise suddenly.
Exercise care in handling the unit.
3) Remove the cap bolt using the included wrench and remove
the washer and sleeve as shown in the illustration.
Be sure to remove the washer and sleeve.
Leaving them attached to the Support may cause damage
to the product.
4) Loosen the Height Adjustment Knob.
Be sure that the main unit can be moved up and down.
3. Attaching the Nape Bar
1) Firmly push the Nape Bar into the attachment
holes as far as it will go.
Insert into the holes
up to the mark. Mark Nape Bar
Be sure that the left and right sides of the Nape Bar have
been fully inserted up to the ìmarksî.
Push in the Nape Bar until both ends have
gone as far as they can go.
Position adjustment cannot be done when
the unit is in use.
2) Use the included wrench to tighten the screws
(left and right) that have been left loosely tightened.
3) After tightening the screws put the caps (left and right)
over the screw holes.
Nape Bar
Nape Pad
Cap
Screw
Wrench
Sleeve
Washer
Cap Bolt
Wrench
Height
Adjustment Knob

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Component Parts
Main Unit - Rear
Hood
Control Panel
Water Container
Handle
Water Container
Holder
Water Container Cap
Drain Cock
Main Unit - Front
Handle
Power Switch
Face Guard
Nape Pad
Height Adjustment
Knob
Nape Bar
Main Unit Section
Power Cord
Drain Tank
Takara Water Purifier (TJ-5)
Base Stand Section

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Time Setting Key
Mist Level Lamp
Light Heavy
1 2 3 4
Use this to change the time that has been set.
Pressing on ( UP ) and ( DOWN ) together will change
the time in 1-minute increments each time they are pressed.
Keeping the keys depressed will change the time in
succession (0 to 60 minutes).
Mist Level Key
Use this to change the amount of mist.
Pressing on it will increase the level by one
each for time it is pressed.
(The level will revert to Level 1 after Level 4
has been reached)
Control Panel
Level*
Mist Amount
Lamp Color Yellow Red
start/stop Key
Use this to start the operation of each mode.
Use this to stop operation.
Pressing the start key after a mode has been exited will
result in starting under the settings that were in effect the
time before. (Removing the power plug will invalidate the
operating mode settings)
cooling Key
Select whether or not to use cooling after the Mist
operation stops.
(Cooling is ON when the lamp is lit)
*In operation at a low Mist Level setting (1, 2) no mist may be visible to the naked eye for a short
period after operation begins (about a minute); however, a misty breeze is actually being emitted.
This is not a malfunction.

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Display Panel
Shows the operation time set or
the remaining operation time.
Warm-up in progress.
(Preheating)
Cooling in progress.
No water in the Water Container.
Too much water.
(Overflow)
Indicate
malfunctioning.
Temperature Level Key
Use this to change the temperature of the mist.
Pressing ( UP ) or ( DOWN ) will change the level each time they are pressed.
(The heater is OFF at Level 0)
Temperature Level Lamp
Shows the temperature at 7 levels.
Level
Normal Hood Internal Temperature
RedLamp Color Unlit Yellow Orange
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
40.0 42.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 50.0
*There may be slight variations in the Standard Hood Internal Temperature depending on usage.
The Standard Hood Internal Temperature is the temperature at approximately 5 minutes after the start of operation.
In operation over long periods of time, the actual temperature may be slightly higher than that displayed.
keep Lamp
The heated state is maintained as long as this lamp is on.
(Heat maintenance is terminated after 20 minutes has elapsed)
treatment1/treatment2/manual Key
Each key has the operating mode set by Mist Level, Temperature Level and Time registered.
Press on the key to turn on the lamp and select the operating mode.
(One of these has to be selected at starting time)
After selecting each mode, adjust the Mist, Temperature and Time to desired levels.
Mist Level
Temperature Level Time Cooling Time
treatment1
treatment2
manual
8 minutes 2 minutes
10 minutes 2 minutes
5 minutes 2 minutes
3 3
1 2
4 5

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Water Container
2. Replace and tighten the Water Container
Cap.
Tighten the Water Container Cap so that
water will not leak out.
Closed Position
4. Insert the Water Container
into the Water Container
Holder.
*Hold the Water Container with both hands
and gently insert it.
Preparation for Use
Put water in the Water Container
1. Remove the Water Container Cap and add the water.
CautionCaution
Always purify tap water before using it.
Use either water from the accompanying Takara
Water Purifier (TJ-5) or water that has been
specifically purified for the steamer. Refer to the
Operating Instructions included with the TJ-5 for
details on its use.
Do not put things such as permanent
liquid, cosmetic liquids, perfumes or
mineral water into the Water Container.
Do not put boiling water in the Water
Container.
Water Container
3. Check to make sure the Drain Cock
is closed.

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Fastening the Face Guard to the Hood
*The side with the crossed strap is the top part and
the side with the strap to be fastened by the ends
is the bottom part.
Resin cord side
Face the side with the seam
to the front when installing.
Align it with the
center of the Hood.
2. Turn on the Power Switch.
Turning on the power switch a few minutes before use
will shorten the time up to the generation of mist.
ON
OFF
Woven Cord Side
2. Attaching the Face Guard to
the inside frame of the Hood.
This installation can be eased by using the 2 tabs
in the upper section of the frame and covering from
top to bottom.
3. Tighten the strap in the bottom
section of the Face Guard.
Adjust the upper section strap (the resin cord side) position so
that it comes to the front edge of the Hood.
Open up the strap in the upper section sufficiently
to accommodate the customerís head.
Turn on the power
1. Insert the power plug in the electrical outlet.
1. Loosen the strap at the bottom
(the woven cord side) of the
Face Guard.
Caution
Do not connect another electrical
appliance to the same outlet.
Push the power plug all the way in to
secure it.
Remove the plug at the end of the
workday or when the steamer will not
be used for a length of time.

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For smoother operation
Allow time for heating after adding purified water.
Turn on the Power Switch 2 minutes or more before
starting in order to allow the steamer to warm up.
Usage
Setting the Main Unit
Finish preparing the customer (up to the attachment
of the towel-turban) before setting the Main Unit.
1. Setting the Main Unit behind the customer.
Loosen the Height Adjustment Knob on the Main
Unit to move the Nape Bar up or down so that it
touches the nape of the customerís neck (the center
part of the back of the turban).
Move the Main Unit to behind the customer.
Towel-Turban
Height Adjustment
Knob
Turban Rear
Center Section
2. Open the upper cover, and lower the Hood
while checking the customerís position.
Fitting the Face Guard
1. Adjust the Face Guard from the
inside of the Hood so that it comes
to a position above the turban.
Adjust it so that insertion is done
from the nape of the neck side to
prevent the Face Guard from
covering the customerís face.
Face Guard
Turban
2. Tighten the crossed strap
(resin cord side) from the
inside of the Hood and fit
the Face Guard. Fastener
*Tighten the Face Guard so that it will rest on the
top of the Towel-Turban (above the dotted line).

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*Operation cannot be started until a mode has been selected.
Once a mode is selected, the mode setting prior to it is stored in memory until the power is turned off.
Mist Level Temperature Level Time Cooling Time
treatment 1
treatment 2
manual
3 3
1 2
4 5
8 minutes 2 minutes
10 minutes 2 minutes
5 minutes 2 minutes
*In the case where the basic settings are to be used when starting changes are not necessary.
Do not change the Temperature setting during warm-up (while the lamp is
blinking on and off).
Changing the Temperature level during warm-up will cause the Temperature level
to go to 0 (Temperature Level lamp in an unlit state) and may result in mist that is
lower in temperature than the set level being generated. In addition, the Temperature
Detection Section may judge that a malfunction has occurred and cause the
display to appear. The same thing may occur when the Temperature Level is raised
during operation when it is at Temperature Level 0. Thus, the operations described
above should not be attempted. In these cases, the display does not indicate a
malfunction. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to resume operations.
Close the Upper Cover Check to make sure that there is no space between the Face Guard
and the customerís head and then slowly close the top cover.
Face Guard Turban
Set this so that the space
from the Face Guard to the
Turban appears uniform. *Press firmly until both right and
left sides close with a click.
Setting the Operating Mode
Check to see that the Power has been turned on.
1. Select the mode to be used from among treatment1/treatment2/
manual.
3. Press the start/stop key.
2. Change the setting conditions using the Mist, Temperature
and Time keys.
Operation will begin with the conditions that were set.
and (the time set) will go on in turn on the Display Panel and the
Temperature Level lamp will blink on and off.
Automatic operation will begin once the water inside the machine has been heated.
It may take a while for the mist to be generated when the water inside the machine is cold.
Caution

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Changing conditions during operation
Press the key that corresponds to the setting to be
changed.
Operating Time
Mist Level
Temperature Level
Cooling Enabled/Disabled
*Setting the Operating Time to 0 will end the mist operation.
Interrupting operations
Press the start/stop key.
The Mist Level and Temperature Level lamps will flash on
and off while the machine is paused.
Changing conditions while paused
Press the key that corresponds to the setting to be changed.
Operating Time
Mist Level
Temperature Level
Cooling Enabled/Disabled
Change Operating Mode
*When the Operating Mode is changed, operations will start
in the new mode from the beginning.
Resuming operations
Press the start/stop key.
Usage
Operations during Mist Generation
During operation the selected mode lamp and the time display colon will flash alternately and the
remaining operating time will be displayed on the Display Panel.

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An electronic alarm (2 beeps) will sound to announce that time is up when the time set for the Mist
Operation has elapsed (the time display will be at 0) and the cleaning time period (2 minutes) will begin.
When the cleaning time period ends, the electronic alarm will sound (3 beeps) and the heat maintenance
period (20 minutes) will begin.(The keep lamp will light up)
*In the case where Cleaning has been set to OFF when making the settings, the heat maintenance period
begins immediately after the completion of the Mist Operation.
Unattended Time Count
*After the cleaning operation has ended, the Unattended
Time (including the cleaning time) will be displayed
by flashing it on and off.
Fastener
Removing the Face Guard
1. Open the Upper Cover.
2. Press on the fastener button and loosen the crossed
strap.
3. Loosen the Face Guard and move it away
from the customerís head.
4. Close the Upper Cover, then lift up the
Hood and move the Main Unit.
When using the machine consecutively with multiple customers, check the water
level in the Water Container and the Drain Tank before using it.
Turning off the power
Turn off the Power Switch after completing operations.
*Turning off the power will invalidate the operating mode
settings.
After the Mist Operation is complete
Caution
Check to make sure the Face Guard
has been removed before raising the
Hood.

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Discard the water before the water fills
up to the UPPER LINE of the Drain
Tank.
Drain Tank
Drain Cock
Drain Hose
UPPER LINE
Discarding the water in the internal section after
operations are completed
Discarding the water after finishing operations
prevents the formation of scale, which can be a
cause of malfunctions.
1. Remove the Water Container and discard
the water. Wash out the Water Container.
*If detergent is used for cleaning, be sure to rinse it out well.
2. Turning the Drain Cock 90 degrees to the
right will discharge the water (boiling water)
inside the Main Unit.
Usage
Discarding the Drain Tank water
Remove the Drain Tank at the front of the Main Unit
and discard the water accumulated in it.
1. Raise the Hood.
2. Move the Cock that keeps the Drain
Tank in place to an upright position.
3. Grasp the bottom of the Drain Tank and
pull it in a downward direction towards you.
4. Discard the water and then reverse the
procedure to replace the tank.
*When installing the Drain Tank, check to see
if the Drain Hose is in the tank.
Caution
Caution
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge outlet during
discharge.
There are cases when boiling water will spray out, which
could result in burns.
Remove the water inside the Main Unit at the end of each
day.
Water left inside may become a source of foul odors.
Water inside the Main Unit may freeze in cold climates.
Remove the water to prevent damage from freezing.

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Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Use a diluted neutral detergent to clean off
stubborn grime.
Water Container Maintenance
When cleaning out the Water Container using
detergent, rinse the tank thoroughly to remove
all traces of detergent. Detergent left behind
may cause the machine to malfunction.
Alcohol
Failure to do so may cause surface staining
or discoloration.
Control Section/Metal Section
Caution
Caution
Maintenance
Unplug the machine when carrying out maintenance.
The inside section of the Hood gets
dirty easily, so it should be wiped
clean periodically.
Hair stuck inside or chemicals may cause
malfunctions and become a source of foul
odors.
When treatment, permanent, or coloring
chemicals come into contact with the
unit, use a damp cloth to wipe them off
as soon as possible.
If water is spilled on this section, wipe
it off as soon as possible. Water may
cause electrical malfunctions and
become a source of breakdowns.
Plastic/Plated Metal/Painted
Surfaces Section
Notice
Do not use the following substances.
Thinner, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene or other
volatile chemicals; waxes containing abrasives;
sponges containing abrasives, etc.
Thinner Gasoline Waxes
Containing
abrasives
Chemicals
Wash the Face Guard with laundry detergent
and use only after drying thoroughly.
Detergent

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The following displays indicate the condition of the machine,
follow the directions on the Display decal.
Indicates that warm-up
is in progress. Wait until warm-up has been completed.
This displays up to 59 seconds
after the start of Cleaning.
Indicates that Cleaning
is in progress. This displays from 1 minute to
1 minute and 59 seconds after
the start of Cleaning.
Indicates that the water
in the Water Container
has run out.
Put water in the Water Container
Operation will resume after water
has been added.
Indicates an excess of
water.
1. Turn off the Power Switch.
2. Remove the Water Container, and
discard the water in the Main Unit.
3. Fill the Water Container with water
and check to make sure that there
are no leaks.
4. After checking, resume operations.
Indicates a Heater or
Temperature Detection
Section malfunction.
Indicates a Temperature
Detection Section
malfunction.
Indicates a Water Level
Detection Section
malfunction.
1. Turn off the Power Switch and
then turn it on again.
2. If the display appears again,
contact our service center or
sales office.
Display Codes

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Troubleshooting
Water leaks from the Discharge
Outlet. Check to make sure the Drain Cock
is shut.
Symptom Check
No power
Unplug the machine and then plug it in again
and see if it will operate.
Check the fuses in your fuse box to make sure
they haven't burned out.
If you have a breaker box, check for tripped
breakers.
Check to make sure that the Power Switch
has been turned on.
Make sure that the power plug is properly
plugged into the outlet.
No mist comes out If the display is blinking p. 18
p. 18If the display is blinking
If the Mist Level is (1, 2) ( p. 8)
There may be cases in which the quantity
of mist is so small it is not visible.
The Temperature is too
low or too high Check to make sure the Temperature
Level has been set properly.
In cases other than those listed above, contact our service center or sales office.
(Nothing displays on the Control Panel)

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