EFBE-SCHOTT OKB 912 D Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Read and follow the operating instructions

carefully before using the tanner! Keep them
for future reference. Include the manual when
passing the product on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

· This appliance can be used by children aged
from 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 safe use of the
appliance and understand the hazards
involved.

· Children do not realise the possible risks of
handling electrical appliances. Children should
not play with the appliance.

· Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
made by children unless they are older than 8
years and supervised.

· The appliance should only be supplied with
230 volt alternating current.

· To prevent possible hazards, a defective
power cord should only be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service, or a
qualified technician.

· Do not cover the ventilation slits at the back of
the appliance during use.

· Always make sure the filter screen does not
show any damages! Tanning with a defective
filter screen could cause serious skin burns.

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· For reasons of technical safety, do not use
water on the appliance nor immerse in water.

· Do not use the appliance near water (e.g. in
bath rooms, near showers or a pool).

· Do not use the appliance with a defective
timer.

· Do not use the appliance in a potentially
explosive area.

· Unplug the appliance after every use.

· Only store away after the appliance has

cooled down. (Cool down period appr. 15
minutes)

· Caution:

The lamp will not illuminate when it is hot. Let
the lamp cool down 4 to 5 minutes before
using it again.

· Certain materials that fade out in sunlight (e.g.
paintings) should also not be exposed to the
appliance’s UV radiation for a prolonged time.

· Non users, especially children, should not be
present when the appliance is in use.

· UV appliances should not be used by:

o persons younger than 18 years;
o persons that tend to get freckles;
o persons with natural red hair;
o persons with atypically discoloured skin

areas;

o persons with more than 16 moles (diameter

2 mm or bigger) on their whole body;

o persons with atypical moles (atypical moles

are described as asymmetric moles with a
diameter bigger than 5 mm, varying
pigmentation, and irregular boundaries);

o persons who suffer from sunburn;
o persons that do not tan at all or not without

getting sunburned when exposed to
sunlight;

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o persons easily getting a sunburn when

exposed to sunlight;

o persons having a history of repeated, serious

sunburns during childhood;

o persons suffering or having suffered from skin

cancer or having a predisposition towards
it;

o persons whose first-degree relatives have

been diagnosed with black skin cancer
(melanoma);

o persons under medical treatment for health

problems resulting from sensitivity to light;

o persons taking photosensitising medication.

· The exposure should not exceed the personal
minimum erythermal dose (MED), i.e. the
minimum UV dose causing perceptible
reddening of the skin. If an erythema (skin
redness) occurs hours after the treatment, no
further exposures should take place. Treatment
could be resumed after a week’ break,
starting from the beginning of the tanning
guidance.

· Consult a physician prior to further treatments if
unexpected effects, such as itching, occur
within 48h after the first exposure.

· Ultraviolet radiation of the sun or UV
appliances can cause irreversible damages to
skin or eyes. This biological effect depends on
the quality and quantity of the radiation as
well as the individual skin and eye sensibility.

· The skin can react with a sunburn to excessive
exposure. Repeated excessive UV exposure of
the sun or UV appliances can cause
premature skin aging as well as an enhanced
risk of skin cancer. These risks increase with
every UV exposure.

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· The surface of the unprotected eye can
inflame, and excessive exposure can even
damage the retina under certain
circumstances. A cataract can build up after
several repeated exposures.

· Consult a physician prior to treatment when
suffering from individual sensibilities or allergic
reactions connected to UVA exposure.

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· You should always take the following safety
measures:

o always use the included safety goggles;

contact lenses or sunglasses are not an
equivalent substitute for the safety goggles;

o remove any cosmetic products and make

up prior to the treatment and do not use
any sunscreen or products that could
accelerate tanning;

o certain medical conditions or side effects

can be intensified under ultraviolet
radiation; when in doubt, consult a
physician;

o wait at least 48h between the first two

treatments;

o never sunbath and use the appliance on

the same day;

o comply with the recommendations

regarding exposure time, breaks, and
distance to the lamp;

o consult a physician if persistent swellings or

sores build up, or in case of a change of
pigmented moles;

o sensitive skin areas, such as scares, tattoos,

and genitals, should be protected from
exposure.

The UVA lamp will not illuminate when it is hot.

Let the lamp cool down 4 to 5 minutes before
using it again.

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Useful Information about Tanning

The Sun

The sun is the source of all living beings on earth. Light and
warmth emitting from it have a huge impact on our health
and physical well-being – as can be experienced during the
turn of seasons or on vacation. A bronzed skin is usually put
on a level with a healthy, attractive appearance and thus
enhances the natural self confidence and personal
comfort. At the same time, a tan has a biological purpose –
protecting our skin from sunburns, e.g. during summer
vacation.

Tanning

Tanning is stimulated by a certain component of the light
spectrum, whether natural from the sun or artificially
created.
Sunlight contains a visible component, perceived as light, as
well as invisible components, recognised as warmth and
radiances that can redden our skin or even burn it.
Radiances that tan our skin belong to the invisible ultraviolet
(UV) radiation. This range is divided into UVA, UVB and UVC
radiation.
The perfect tan is received with a preferably intense UVA
radiation, a small amount of UVB and no UVC radiation.
The sun’s UVC radiation is stopped by the atmosphere while
UVB and UVA radiation can tan the skin. However, the
rather high amount of UVB radiation in the sunlight can
quickly lead to excessive irritation, reddening, and finally sun
burns of pale skin.

UVA Tanners

The UVA tanners by efbe-Schott have a more favourable
composition of UVA to UVB radiation compared to natural
sun light. The intensity of tanning UVA radiation is
significantly higher than in natural sunlight while at the same
time the harmful UVB portion has been reduced to a
fraction of the sunlight. As a result, you tan faster and

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without sunburns compared to natural sunlight. The
achieved skin colour is similar to a natural tan.
Nevertheless, the skin’s reaction to sun exposure is different
for every individual.

Skin Types and Exposure Time

Everyone knows the specific tanning behaviour of its skin at
direct sunlight. A similar reaction can be expected from
exposure to artificial light. If your skin tolerates much sun,
you might tan faster but if you are not getting a tan at all,
there is only a small change for success with UVA tanners,
too.

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Classification of skin types in accordance with the reaction
of non pre tanned skin to natural sun light

Skin Type Skin Reaction and Ethnic Affiliation

I

always gets sunburned; little to no tan,

even after repeated exposure (Celtic
type)

II

almost always gets sunburned; moderate

tan after repeated exposure (fair skinned
type)

III

moderately gets sunburned; progressive

tan after repeated exposure (dark
skinned type)

IV

rarely gets sunburned; quick and

noticeable tan (Mediterranean type)

Determine your individually fitting exposure time after
careful consideration regarding your own experiences with
natural sun.

The use of a tanner is only recommended for persons of the
skin types II, III, or IV.
Persons of skin type I and children under 14 years are unable
to develop a normal tan. This applies to natural sunlight as
well as artificial radiation.

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Depending on the skin type, the following tanning guidance
is recommended when using the tanner:

OKB 912 D - Tanning distance 120 cm

Tanning Guidance

Skin Type II III IV

1. Exposure

Two treatments

per week

13 18 23 Min.

2. Exposure 15 21 27 Min.

3. Exposure

17 24 31 Min.

4. Exposure

19 27 34 Min.

5. Exposure

21 29 38 Min.

6. Exposure 23 32 41 Min.

7. Exposure 25 35 45 Min.

8. Exposure

27 38 49 Min.

9. Exposure

29 40 52 Min.

afterwards

2 exposures per week each max. 33 46,5 59 Min.

Max. quantity of exposures per year 60 43 33

or

3 exposures per week each max. 22 31 39 Min.

Max. quantity of exposures per year 90 64 50

The following data have been taken as a basis:

Skin Type II III IV

Initial dose 100 140 180 Annual dose

15 kJ/m²

Final dose 250 350 450

If you are feeling the recommended tanning time is too
long (your skin feels too strained and very sensible) reduce
the exposure time, e.g. about 25 % or more.

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Components and Operating Elements

The UVA lamp will not illuminate when it is

hot.For physical reasons, the UVA lamp needs
a warm up and cool down period of appr. 5
minutes.

Protection Goggles

(1) Filter Screen
(2) Reflector
(3) Touch-Control Buttons
(4) Carrying Handle
(5) High Pressure UV-A-Lamp
(6) Display

Always wear goggles during treatment to

protect the eyes.

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(7) User 1 - 8
(8) Timer 1 - 60 min

Operation of the tanner

Once the tanner is plugged in the display will shortly

illuminate, and a beep can be heard.
The display automatically turns off again.
After pressing the ON/OFF button the display
illuminates and the word “USER” blinks.

After pressing the user button once, the number

“13” shows in the display. That is the above
recommended first tanning time of 13 minutes for
skin type II.
Each press of the button opens another user. You
can set up to 8 different users.
When choosing a user, the last used exposure time
will be displayed.

Press the UP button to increase the tanning time by

1 minute.
Maximum exposure time is 60 minutes.

Press the DOWN button to decrease t

he tanning

time by 1 minute.
Minimum exposure time is 1 minute.

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Press the ON/OFF button again to turn on the

tanning lamp.
The appliance automatically turns off after the pre
set tanning time.
You can also press the ON/OFF button to switch off
the appliance.
Note:
If the ON/OFF button is not pressed within 5 minutes
after setting the time, the appliance will
automatically turn off and the set time will not be
saved.

Do not exceed the recommended exposure

time!
Do not operate a long-time sequence!

Exposure advice

Turn your head slightly to the left and right to achieve an
even tanning. Besides the face other parts of the body can
be tanned, too.

CLEANING AND CARE

Unplug the appliance before cleaning. Always make sure
the filter screen is undamaged and clean. Spots, dust, and
fingerprints could burn in and reduce the efficiency of the
radiation. It is recommended to clean the screen with a
clean cloth and spirit (ethyl alcohol). When necessary, the
housing can be cleaned with a damp (not wet) sponge or
cloth.

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REPAIRS

· The filter screen has particularly tuned filter
characteristics and should only be replaced by an
original filter screen when damaged.

· Broken glass is excluded from warranty, even for new
appliances. Likewise, no warranty can be claimed for
damage in transit of appliances that are poorly packed
for repairs.

· It is recommended to keep the original packaging
material.

· All repairs, including the replacement of the power
cord, should only be made by the manufacturer, its
customer service, or a qualified technician in order to
avoid risks.

Replacement lamp for upper body tanner

OKB 912 D HPA 400/30 S IV

Like all fluorescent tubes, tanning lamps

contain specific admixtures. These tubes are
classified hazardous waste and must be
disposed of according to law.

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT – DIRECTIVE
2012/19/EU

In order to preserve our environment and protect human
health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with
the implication of both suppliers and users.

For this reason, as indicated by the symbol on the rating
label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the
right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing

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waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other
applications in accordance with the directive.

WARRANTY AND GUARANTY CONDITIONS

The legal provisions regarding warranty apply for all our
products. Within this time, defects caused by failures of
material or production will be rectified. This does not include
damages of fragile parts, damages caused by excessive or
incorrect use or maintenance as well as neglection of the
user manual, and regular wear. Furthermore, the warranty
expires with unauthorised interference. In this case, the seller
will assume no liability for any damages.

Please return the complete appliance to the whole seller or
point of sale when discovering a defect. Warranty claims
apply only with the related receipt or a copy of the repair
invoice that must be presented with the utilisation of the
service.

You could also send the cleaned appliance with a short,
readable description of the defect and the related receipt
to our customer service in Bad Blankenburg, Germany, at
your own expense.

AFTER THE LEGAL WARRANTY PERIOD

Repairs can made by a qualified technician or service at
the owner’s expense.

Spare parts and customer service available in Germany:

Manufacturer and Customer Service

Efbe Elektrogeraete GmbH
Gustav-Toepfer-Straße 6
07422 Bad Blankenburg / Thuringia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] www.efbe-schott.de