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Phototherapy Unit LSC
Art. 45210
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Instruction Manual
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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1 Safety Information ..................... 9
2 Useful Information ..................... 12
3 Operation ..................................... 13
4 Miscellaneous ............................. 14
5 Warranty ...................................... 16
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Gerät und Bedienelemente
Device and controls
Appareil et éléments de commande
Apparecchio ed elementi per la regolazione
Dispositivo y elementos de control
Aparelho e elementos de comando
Toestel en bedieningselementen
Laite ja käyttölaitteet
Apparaten och komponenter
Συσκευή και στοιχεία χειρισμού
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fluorescent screen
cord with plug
top cover
stand
rear base
rear part
front base
ON/OFF button
1 Safety Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE!
Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the
safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use.
Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass
on these instructions for use.
Explanation of symbols
This instruction manual belongs to this device.
It contains important information about starting up
and operation. Read the instruction manual thoroughly.
Non-observance of these instructions can result in
serious injury or damage to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed to prevent
any injury to the user.
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IP20
CAUTION
These notes must be observed to prevent any
damage to the device.
NOTE
These notes give you useful additional information
on the installation or operation.
Ingress protection IP20
Electrical safety rating: class I
Lot number
Manufactur
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1 Safety Information
Proper use
• The LSC phototherapy unit provides a light bath to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
also known as the “winter blues”.
Contraindication
• Before using the appliance, consult your doctor if you:
— suffer or have suffered from serious depression
— are hypersensitive to light
— suffer from eye disease
— take certain drugs, for example psychotropic or antimalarial drugs
— suffer from high blood pressure
about the power supply
Safety
Information
• Before connecting the device to your power supply, please ensure that the
supply voltage stated on the rating plate is compatible with your mains supply.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, if its power cord or plug is
damaged, if it is not in perfect working order, or if it has been dropped or
fallen into water.
• If you notice any damage, dispose of the appliance or have it repaired by an
authorised service centre. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself in the
event of a malfunction since this will invalidate the warranty.
• Only insert the plug into a power socket when the appliance is switched off.
• Do not touch the mains plug if you are standing in water and only ever touch
the plug when your hands are dry.
• If the device falls into water, do not try to pick it up. Instead pull the plug
out immediately.
• Keep the appliance and its power cord away from hot surfaces, naked flames
and other heat sources.
• Lay the power cord so that there is no danger of tripping over it.
• Switch off all functions after use and pull the plug out of the power socket.
•
Always pull on the plug itself when disconnecting the device from the power
supply. Never pull on the power cord!
•
Never carry, pull or rotate the device by the mains cable and never pinch the
cable between other objects.
Do not wind the cord around the appliance.
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specific groups of people
• This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with insufficient
experience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a person responsible for their safety, or unless they have been instructed in the use of the
device.
•
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• On first using the appliance, you may experience eye fatigue or headache.
This is normal and soon passes. If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor
and stop using the appliance.
1 Safety Information
• Consult your doctor if using the appliance leads to hyperactivity, exhaustion,
depression, restlessness, sleep disorders or other health problems. In this case,
stop using the appliance immediately.
operating the unit
• Use the device only according to its intended purpose as specified in the
instruction manual. The warranty will be invalidated if the device is used for
purposes other than those for which it is intended.
• Before each use, check the appliance, power cord and plug for damage. Never
use the appliance if it is damaged or if its power cord or plug is
damaged.
• If you notice any damage, dispose of the appliance or have it repaired by an
authorised service centre.
• The appliance is designed for private households only and not for commercial
use.
• Only use the appliance in enclosed rooms, never outside or in damp rooms.
•
Place the device on a firm, level surface during use so that it cannot tip over.
• The appliance is not designed for lighting rooms. Do not use it in rooms which
have no lighting of their own.
• Do not look directly at the fluorescent screen for any length of time when it
is switched on.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation. This is
especially important when children are using it.
• Do not cover up the appliance during operation or while it is cooling down.
• After each use and before cleaning, switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF
button and unplug the power cord from the socket.
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maintenance and cleaning
• You may only clean the device yourself. If the device malfunctions please do
not repair it yourself as this leads to the automatic expiry of all guarantee
rights. Consult your specialist dealer and only have repairs, such as replacing
the power cord, performed by authorised service centres or similarly qualified
specialist to avoid any risk of danger.
• Do not immerse the device in water or other fluids.
• If, nonetheless, liquid should penetrate the device, unplug the mains cable
immediately.
• After each use and before cleaning, switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF
button and unplug the power cord from the socket. Risk of electric shock!
• Be careful when handling fluorescent lamps – they can easily break.
• Do not touch the appliance, the power cord or the plug with damp or wet
hands, as this can lead to electric shock.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or high temperatures. Protect
it from dust and moisture.
• Do no use abrasive cleaning agents.
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2
Useful Information
Thank you
very much
2.1
Items supplied
and packaging
2.2
Special features
of the LSC
phototherapy
unit
Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations!
The LSC phototherapy unit is a quality product from MEDISANA. To get the
best use of your MEDISANA LSC phototherapy unit and to ensure a long service
life, we recommend that you carefully read the following instructions on using
and taking care of it.
Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any
way. If in doubt, do not use it. Send it to a service point.
The following parts are included:
• 1 MEDISANA LSC phototherapy unit
• 2 Instruction manuals
The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any
packaging material no longer required.
If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your
dealer without delay.
WARNING
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from
the reach of children! Risk of suffocation!
Many people suffer from symptoms of tiredness in winter due to the lack of
sunlight.
The LSC phototherapy unit provides a light bath to treat seasonal affective
disorder (SAD), also known as the “winter blues”.
It is an appropriate and effective method of compensating for the lack of sunlight
in the autumn and winter without resorting to drugs.
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Possible applications
The appliance is used to counteract the following symptoms of winter
depression:
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Listlessness
• Sleepiness
• Lack of concentration
• Lack of appetite
3 Operating
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Useful Information /
3 Operating
Time, frequency and duration of use
The most effective time of day to use the phototherapy unit is between 6 in the
morning and 8 in the evening. You can use the unit for up to 2 hours daily.
You can use the phototherapy unit as often as you like. However, the treatment
is most effective if you use it on at least five successive days.
The length of time you can use the LSC phototherapy unit depends on how
far you are away from it:
Distance to panel Maximum duration of use
60 cm approx. 2 hours
40 cm approx. 1 hour
20 cm approx. 30 minutes
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3.1
Usage
1. Fold down the stand which can be found on the back of the device and
place the device on a stable, level surface (e.g. a table). and place the
appliance on a stable, level surface (such as a table).
2. Connect the power plug to a socket and switch on the appliance using
the ON/OFF button .
3. Sit at a distance of 20 - 60 cm from the fluorescent screen in front of
the unit so that the light easily reaches you. You do not have to sit facing
the unit.
4. The duration of the treatment depends on how far you are sitting from the
unit (see “2.2 Special features of the LSC phototherapy unit”).
5. You can take a break or stop at any time. As long as you do not move more
than 60 cm away from the unit, you can do other things during the treatment, such as read or watch television.
6. Do not look directly at the fluorescent screen for any length of time
when it is switched on. It is enough to regularly turn your face towards it.
7. Always switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF button and unplug
it from the socket when it is not in use.
8. Let the appliance cool down for at least 15 minutes before putting it away
or touching it.
NOTE
To carry the device more easily, use the grip recess in the upper
section of the rear side.
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3 Operating / 4 Miscellaneous
3.2
Changing the
fluorescent lamps
4 Miscellaneous
On average, the fluorescent lamps need to be changed after approximately
8000 hours’ use. If a lamp fails, it must be replaced.
In order to change a fluorescent lamp, the appliance must be completely
disassembled. Have the lamps changed by your specialist dealer, an authorised
service centre or a qualified specialist to prevent damage to the appliance.
WARNING
• Used fluorescent lamps must be disposed of in accordance with
the applicable regulations on environmentally harmful waste.
If you have any questions about disposal, contact your local
authority or your dealer.
• Before changing the fluorescent lamps, the device must always
be switched off using the ON/OFF switch and the power
plug must be disconnected from the mains socket.
Beware of electric shock.
• Be careful when handling fluorescent lamps – they can easily
break.
• Always replace fluorescent lamps with lamps of the same type.
Always replace both lamps at the same time.
4.1
Cleaning and
maintenance
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• Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off using the ON/OFF button and
pull the power plug out of the socket. Risk of electric shock!
• Let the appliance cool down completely before cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the device in water or other fluids.
• When cleaning the device, never use aggressive cleaning agents, scouring
agents or solvents; neither should you use scouring pads, steel wool or tough
brushes. This can damage the surfaces.
• Clean the appliance using a soft, lint-free cloth, if necessary dampened with
mild, warm soapy water and well wrung out. Do not allow water to penetrate
the appliance.
• Only use the appliance again after cleaning once it is completely dry.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlightor high temperature; protect it
against dust and moisture.
• Keep the appliance in a safe, dry place, preferably in the original packaging.
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4.2
Disposal
4.3
Technical
specifications
This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless
of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally
acceptable manner.
Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal.
Name and model : MEDISANA LSC Phototherapy Unit
Voltage supply : 230 V~ 50 Hz
Power consumption : approx. 72 W
Illuminance : 10 000 lux at 10 cm
Illuminant : 2 x 36 W daylight fluorescent lamps
( PHILIPS, PL-L36W/865/4P )
Electrical safety rating : class I
Ingress protection : IP20
Operating conditions : + 5 °C to + 45 °C,
30 - 90 % relative humidity
Storage conditions : + 5 °C to + 50 °C
30 - 90 % relative humidity
Dimensions : approx. 310 mm x 255 mm x 555 mm
Weight : approx. 2.7 kg
Power cable length : approx. 1.8 m
Article No. : 45210
EAN Code : 40 15588 45210 9
Electromagnetic compatibility:
The device complies with the EN 60601-1-2 standard for electromagnetic compatibility.
Inquire at MEDISANA for details on this measurement data.
In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make technical and optical changes
without notice.
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5 Warranty
Warranty and
repair terms
Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the
warranty. If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt
and state what the defect is.
The following warranty terms apply:
1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of
purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be
proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.
2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within
the warranty period.
3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the
unit or for the replacement parts.
4. The following is excluded under the warranty:
a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. non-
observance of the user instructions.
b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or
unauthorised third parties.
c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the
consumer or during transport to the service centre.
d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear
etc.).
5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are
excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.
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fluorescent lamps
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Taishan Anson Electrical Appliances Co.Ltd
Dragon Mountain Industrial Estate, Duanfen, Thaishan,
Guangdong Province, China
Distributed & imported by MEDISANA AG
Jagenbergstraße 19 • 41468 NEUSS • Germany
CARLA Sarl • Zone Artisanale • F-67570 La Claquette • France
The service centre address is shown on the attached leaflet.
Distributor
MEDISANA AG
Jagenbergstraße 19
41468 NEUSS
GERMANY
E-Mail: info@medisana.de
Internet: www.medisana.de
45210 07/2011
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