Uplift Technologies Day-Light SKY User manual

Day-Light SKY User Guide
Disclaimer
The Day-Light SKY is an innovative light
supply system – not a medical device in the USA.
Safety Precautions
1. As with any electrical device, do not use the Day-Light SKY in or near water.
2. Do not overuse the Day-Light SKY. Recommended usage is 2 -3 minutes each morning.
Overuse may cause irritability, excessive energy, or difficulty falling asleep at bedtime.
3. It is not necessary to stare into the light. Feel free to read, work, eat or talk on the phone
during your light therapy session. See page 7 for correct positioning.
4. During the first few uses, your Day-Light SKY may give off an odor; this is harmless. This
will not affect the use of your Day-Light SKY and will quickly disappear.
By Uplift Technologies Inc.
SKY

Thank you for purchasing the Day-Light SKY. You can
rest assured that this high quality bright light therapy
system was designed to meet all safety standards. With
proper use, it will offer you many bright and cheerful
winters!
For instructions on correct assembly and use of your
Day-Light SKY, please read this manual in its entirety.
For more information on light therapy and the entire
Day-Light product line, please visit our Web site at:
www.day-lights.com
Day-Light SKY Benefits
The Day-Light SKY brings the light of a springtime
morning into your home or office. Using your Day-
Light SKY on a regular basis during the fall, winter and
spring months will help to keep your mood and energy
level up and will pleasantly brighten your home or office.
Whether used as a task light, reading lamp, or placed on
the shelf for enjoyable ambient light, your Day-Light
SKY can be put to good use for much more than your
regular 2 -3 minute light therapy session each morning.
Day-Light SKY Features
Your Day-Light SKY is designed with versatility and
convenience in mind.
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Specifications
UL C-UL Listed
Enclosure Size: 13
11
/
16
"x 1
3
/
8
" x 2
3
/
4
”
(26.2 cm x 35.2 cm x 7.2 cm)
Height: Max: 27.25" / 69.2 cm
Mid: 26.25" / 66.6 cm
Min. 25" / 63.5 cm
Weight of Light: 8.2 lb / 3.7 kg
Electronic Ballasts: Instant start, no flicker
Lens Material: High-impact polycarbonate
Diffusing Filter: 99.3% UV filter
Two Light Intensities:
a) 2 light setting 1 , lux at 12"
b) 1 light setting 5, lux at 12"
Light Tubes: 2 x 55 watt compact fluorescent
4 Kelvin color temperature
Warranty: Five-year limited warranty
You can adjust the light to the
optimal height and angle for
your light therapy session.
Choose the two-light setting for
light therapy, and the one-light
setting for lower intensity ambient
or task light.
Check package contents to ensure that all parts listed
are enclosed and in good condition.
• Day-Light SKY Unit (with two installed bulbs)
• Removable base plate
• Grounded power cord
• 1 Philips screw
• #2 Philips screwdriver
• Instruction Guide
• Warranty card
Please send in your Warranty Card today to ensure you
are registered. Contact your dealer if any product parts
are missing or damaged.
Your Day-Light has been packed with the light
enclosure turned at a 45° angle. The light
enclosure can only be rotated counter clockwise 45°
from this position to the position for use. Turning
the light enclosure beyond this range will damage
your Day-Light.
Before using your Day-Light, please test light tubes to
ensure that both are in working order.
Before Using Your Day-Light
elcome Day-Light SKY Users
Adjustable arm Light Enclosure
Base Plate
On/Off /Setting Switch
Adjustment
Buttons

Assembling your Day-Light SKY
The base plate ensures your
Day-Light SKY will stand in a stable
position.
1. Lay your Day-Light SKY in the
packing position with the lens
facing upward.
2. Position Day-Light SKY base
into recessed groove on the base
plate with the front of the base
plate facing forward. Align the
hole in the base with the hole in
the Day-Light SKY.
3. Using the included Philips #2
screwdriver, insert and tighten
the single Philips screw securely
into the light base. Do not over
tighten.
4. Carefully lift the assembled unit and stand it upright.
5. Turn the light enclosure counter clockwise 45° for
therapeutic or task lighting.
The light enclosure can only be rotated counter
clockwise 45° from the packing position and back.
Turning the light enclosure beyond this range will
damage your Day-Light.
Testing the Light Tubes
Your Day-Light SKY comes equipped with two 55 watt
compact florescent light tubes with a 1 or 2 light setting.
Test that the lamp is working properly with these steps:
• Attach the component plug and plug in the
Day-Light SKY.
• Push the switch up to the yellow dot for the 2-light
therapy setting. The lamp should illuminate.
• Push the switch down to the yellow “O” for the 1-
light task setting. The lamp should illuminate but at
a reduced intensity.
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If either or both tubes do not light up, the tube(s) may
be loose or damaged. To check, you need to remove
and reinstall the light tube(s) as described below.
Removing & Installing Day-Light Tubes
To reset a loose light tube or replace a burnt-out tube,
please follow these instructions carefully.
To Check & Remove a Light Tube
1. Unplug the Day-Light SKY and remove the
component plug assembly from the unit.
2. Remove the base plate from the unit, if attached.
3. Gently reposition the light head in the packing
position by turning the light head 45° clockwise until
it stops and the lens is facing in the same direction as
the adjustment buttons. Place the Day-Light SKY
with the lens facing upwards on a flat, soft surface.
4. Remove the four (4) screws
on the back of the unit using
the included #2 Philips screw
driver. (Only 2 are shown in
photo)
5. Gently remove the lens using
a flathead (slot) screwdriver
to raise the lens.
6. Using your hand slowly slide
the lens back to disengage it
from the three front
retention clips built into the
light head casing.
7. Check to see if a light tube is
loose. If loose, it will need to
be removed and re-installed.
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8.
9. Remove and discard the
rubber shipping insert at the
socket end of the light tube.
1 . To remove the light tube,
depress the white clip in the
middle of the individual light
tube housing unit. With your
other hand, grasp the tube
near the plastic base and
gently wiggle it until it rises
above the white clip.
11. Twist the light tube until one
side of the comes out of the
socket.
12. The other side should slide
out with minimal effort.
13. Now slide out or disengage the light tube from the
retainer clip at the other end.
14. For light tube installation, simply conduct the steps
in reverse.
15. When re-installing the light tubes, they should
“click” into place when reseated in the socket.
When replacing the diffusion lens, do not over
tighten the 4 retention screws the hold the lens
in place.
NOTE: After switching your Day-Light SKY on, it
takes about three minutes before the Day-Light
tubes reach full intensity.
Using & Adjusting the Light Intensity Settings
The Day-Light SKY features two light intensity settings
on your new Day-Light SKY – a high intensity and low
intensity setting.
High Intensity Setting—Light Therapy
At this setting, the Day-Light SKY emits 1 , LUX
light intensity when sitting a distance of 11" from the
light. This light level is the recommended dosage for 2 -
3 minute daily light therapy sessions. Push the switch
to the side with solid yellow dot marking. Both light
tubes will be on at this setting.
Low Intensity Setting – Task or Ambient Lighting
You may prefer the lower intensity setting when using
your Day-Light SKY for task or ambient lighting – it’s
your choice. However, the lower setting still emits a light
intensity of 5, LUX when sitting 11" from the light.
As this is still quite bright, we recommend that you
either move your Day-Light SKY further away, or angle
the light down over your work area when using it for
non-light therapy uses.
For the lower light intensity setting, push the switch to
the side with the yellow “O”. You should see only one
of the light tubes illuminate.
High Therapy) Setting
Low Task) Setting

To set the angle of the light at approximately 15° use the
best combination of adjustments based on where your
Day-Light SKY is positioned an d your height.
When not using your Day-Light SKY for light therapy,
you can easily reposition the light head to use as a task
lamp over or near your work space.
Adjusting Light Angle and Height
For optimum light therapy usage, you will need to adjust
your Day-Light SKY so that:
• The light shines down at an angle of about 15°; and
• Your eyes are approximately in the center of the
light.
To Adjust the Angle and Height of the Light
There are two adjustment buttons on the arm of your
Day-Light SKY. Each silver button, when pressed,
allows you to move the light enclosure or arm to several
different positions.
When you wish to adjust the height or angle of the light
enclosure, press the appropriate adjustment button
(while holding the light enclosure) and move it to the
desired position.
To maintain the desired position, release the adjustment
button to lock the arm in position. If the adjustable arm
is not properly engaged and you let go of the enclosure,
the enclosure may shift into the engaged position.
By removing your hand from the light enclosure and
allowing it to engage or lock, the enclosure will properly
and gently settle to the desired position.
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Adjustment Buttons

Adjusting to Light Intensity
Some individuals prefer to get used to the brightness
of the light before their therapy session. This can be
achieved by turning the system on a short time be-
fore sitting directly in front of it, allowing your eyes
to adjust more comfortably.
You might also wish to wake up using the Day-Light
SKY by putting it on a lighting timer. These are
available at your local electrical supply store.
Adjusting Sessions
After a week of use you should be able to
determine what usage schedule is best for you. Some
people find an additional 15 to 3 minute session
later in the afternoon or early evening to be helpful,
particularly if they experience a slump in energy late
in the day.
Generally, using the Day-Light SKY for anything
other than a task light after 8 p.m. is not recom-
mended as it may delay your onset of sleep.
Importance of Daily Use
If you miss sessions or discontinue use of the Day-
Light SKY your body may return to its usual winter-
time doldrums. Your energy should return within a
few days of resuming use.
Important Information
If you are on prescribed medication, we advise you
to consult your doctor first before you use the Day-
Light SKY or any form of light therapy. Certain
medicines cannot be used in combination with light
exposure.
If you have eye problems, you should consult your
doctor or ophthalmologist before you use the Day-
Light SKY or any form of light therapy. Certain eye
and eye-related conditions that may respond
unfavorably to light therapy.
If you are allergic to light or have a diagnosed
chronic skin disease, it is safest to consult your
doctor before you use the Day-Light SKY or
undergo any form of light therapy.
When used correctly, your Day-Light SKY can help
alleviate the fatigue and decreased activity commonly
experienced in the shorter days of fall, winter, or
even into spring. Please read and follow these
instructions carefully to ensure success.
Using Your Day-Light SKY for Light Therapy
It is best to use your Day-Light SKY at an
approximate 15° angle and adjust the light head so
that your eyes are approximately in the center of the
light. This is the position recommended by light
therapy experts.
Begin with a 3 minute session early in the morning
if possible. Feel free to read, eat breakfast, talk on
the phone, etc. There is no need to look directly into
the light.
NOTE: While you should face the Day-Light
SKY and have your eyes open during your light
therapy session, it is neither necessary nor
recommended to look directly into the light.
Timing and Duration of Session
For best results use your Day-Light SKY shortly
after waking, preferably before 9 a.m. A 2 -3
minute session is usually sufficient. Begin with a 3
minute session and adjust according to your needs –
whether shorter or longer sessions are required to
alleviate your symptoms.
Symptoms of Overuse
Although there are rarely any negative side effects of
using light therapy, it is possible to use the Day-
Light SKY too much. If you experience increased
irritability, excessive energy, and/or any discomfort
consistently during or after use, decrease the length
of your sessions, or move the light several inches
further away from you.
These symptoms generally disappear within a few
days. If not, consult your doctor before you proceed
with your light exposure.
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Guidelines for Light Therapy Use

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Correct and Incorrect Positioning for Light Therapy Usage
Correct Position
The light angle should be set around 15º, and legs
adjusted so that your eyes are approximately in the
center of the light. Sit 11" from the light. You can
comfortably read or have breakfast at this distance.
Incorrect Position: Sitting too Far Away
Sitting too far (over 11") from the light effec-
tively decreases the dosage of the light you are
receiving. This will “work”, but will require
longer sessions. The recommended dosage is
1 , LUX.
Incorrect Position: Staring at the Light
The recommended light dosage is 1 , LUX
which is achieved by sitting 11" from the Day-Light
SKY. Do not stare directly into the light.
Incorrect Position: Too Close or Head
Down too Far
Although it is fine to read while using the Day-
Light SKY, the light must be able to reach
your eyes. With the head in this position, light
cannot reach the eyes.

Day-Light SKY User Guide
arranty Returns
If your Day-Light SKY fails to function as warranted,
contact the original place of purchase for assistance.
You will be required to provide date and proof of
purchase.
We encourage all of our dealers to provide warranty
service for Day-Light SKY consumers so that you do
not experience delays in receiving repair service.
Dealers Please Note:
No returns will be accepted without a Return
Authorization Number. Please call (9 2) 422- 8 4 for
your Return Authorization Number.
We strongly recommend that you use the original
packing material and box for all Warranty returns.
These items were designed to withstand the shipping
process. If the Day-Light SKY incurs any damage due
to improper packaging, the cost for repair will be
charged back to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Serial No.:__________________________________
Purchase Date:______________________________
Purchased at: _______________________________
You may wish to staple your original receipt
to this document for your records.
arranty
Uplift Technologies Inc. warrants your Day-Light Bright Light Therapy System against product failure during
normal use for five years from the date of delivery. This excludes light tubes. Damage due to neglect or misuse is
not warranted, nor is this warranty transferable.
If the Day-Light is defective in material or workmanship Uplift Technologies Inc. will, at its discretion, either
repair or replace your Day-Light as follows:
• During the first year at no charge except for the current delivery charge
• During the second to fifth year, warranty service is provided and calculated at a prorated charge based on the
original purchase date.
NOTE: To ensure that we have your Warranty information on file, complete and return your Warranty
Registration card today and retain your original receipt for warranty claims.
REV. 2009-09-US
Replacement of Day-Light SKY Tubes
The Day-Light SKY functions with two compact
florescent light tubes. Fluorescent light tubes deteriorate
over time they emit lower light intensity levels.
To keep your Day-Light Bright Light Therapy System
effective, we recommend replacing your light tubes after
two years of use – regardless of whether they have burnt
out. This will ensure continued 1 , LUX intensity for
your light therapy sessions.
Replacement bulbs may be found at local
dealers or may be purchased directly from
Uplift Technologies Inc.
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[phone]
1-800-387-0896