PC MARKETING Tropical Series Care, Use And Installation Instructions
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INDOOR TANNING EQUIPMENT
Care, Use and Installation
Instructions
Tropical Series, 32 GB, 41 U·P·P
PC MARKETING
1040 WILT AVENUE
RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07675
1-800-FAST TAN
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Preface
Your unit has been built in accordance with the latest state of the art technology.
Persons installing the unit, placing it into operation, operating, maintaining and repairing it must read
and understand the operating instructions and especially the user safety instructions before the unit is
used for the first time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. USER INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................3-6
1.1 Before Placing in Operation .................................................. ................................................3
1.2 Placing the Unit in Operation ................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Safety / Warnings .................................................................. .............................................3-5
1.4 Proper Operation ................................................................... ................................................ 5
1.5 Product Liability ..................................................................... ................................................5
1.6 Emergency Procedure ...........................................................................................................5
1.7 Explanation of Danger Symbols ............................................ ................................................5
1.8 Location of Person Using Unit ...............................................................................................6
2. OPERATION / INFORMATION FOR THE USER OF THE UNIT...................................................6-7
2.1 Start of Tanning. ......................................................................................................................6
2.2 Important Technical Details .....................................................................................................6
2.3 Interior Tanning Space .........................................................................................................6-7
2.4 Cleaning the Acrylic Sheets ....................................................................................................7
3. INSTALLING THE UNIT ................................................................................................................ 7-10
3.1 Installation Site and Delivery Condition ..................................................................................7
3.2 Installation and Assembly .....................................................................................................7-9
3.3 Connection of Air Outlet ..........................................................................................................9
3.4 Electrical Connection.............................................................................................................10
3.5 Remote Timer Control ...........................................................................................................10
4. PLACING INTO OPERATION ...........................................................................................................10
4.1 Technical Data and Dimensions............................................................................................10
4.2 Before Placing the Unit into Operation ................................................................................. 10
4.3 Placing the Unit into Operation for the First Time .................................................................10
5. CLEANING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATOR ............................................. 11
6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...................................................................................................11-13
6.1 Changing the Acrylic Sheet..............................................................................................11-12
6.2 Maintenance of the Face Tanners (GB VERSION) ........................................................ 12-13
6.3 Changing the Tanning Lamps ............................................................................................... 13
6.4 Changing the Filters ..............................................................................................................13
7. NOTES ..............................................................................................................................................13
8. GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................. 13-14
9. FIGURES 1 THRU 7.........................................................................................................................16
10. ITEMIZED PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................. 16-17
11. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 17-18
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Before installation and placing in operation, the safety instructions and the operating
instructions must be carefully read and observed.
1.2 Before the unit is placed in operation, the local safety regulations and the safety instructions must be
complied with.
1.3 DANGER - ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION Follow instructions. Avoid overexposure. As
with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions. Medications
or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation. Consult pysician before using
sun lamp if you are using medication or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself especially
sensitive to sunlight. If you do not tan in the sun, you are unlikely to tan from use of this product.
Repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR: FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SEVER BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO
THE EYES.
Therefore, you must observe the following safety instructions:
The ultraviolet radiation is very intense. DO NOT look at the tanning lamps.
While tanning, close your eyes, and always use the protective eyewear that is supplied.
Before tanning, always remove jewelry.
DO NOT tan more frequently than once every two days.
For recommendations about exposure times and recommended frequencies, please see our
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE SCHEDULE, which is enclosed with every unit.
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE SCHEDULE
Schedule for lamps type: see lamps page 12 at 15 Min.-Timer.
SKIN TYPE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 &
1ST-3RD 4TH-6TH 7TH-10TH 11TH-15
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SUBSEQUEN
SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS
II - FAIR 3 MIN 5 MIN 9 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
III - AVERAGE 5 MIN 6 MIN 9 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
IV - BROWN 5 MIN 8 MIN 11 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
V- DARK BROWN 5 MIN 8 MIN 11 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
Schedule for lamps type: see lamps page 12 at 20 Min.-Timer.
SKIN TYPE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 &
1ST-3RD 4TH-6TH 7TH-10TH 11TH-15
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SUBSEQUENT
SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS
II - FAIR 4 MIN 8 MIN 12 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
III - AVERAGE 4 MIN 8 MIN 14 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
IV - BROWN 5 MIN 10 MIN 16 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
V- DARK BROWN 5 MIN 10 MIN 18 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
Tanning can begin on a regular basis (allowing 48 hours between sessions). An appearance of tanning
normally occurs after a few exposures and maximizes after four (4) weeks of exposure following the
recommended exposure schedule for your skin type. In order to provide for maintenance of a tan, a
maximum of two (2) weekly 15 minute sessions is recommended from the fifth week onward.
USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR (Schmerter model no. 2255, PC MARKETING ART. NO 81455)
WHENEVER THE EQUIPMENT IS ENERGIZED. READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING
THIS PRODUCT.
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W ARNING:
If you have been diagnosed by a physician as being allergic to the sun or are currently taking photosensitive medications, consult your physician before using this product.
Children, persons with fair skin, elderly persons and persons who have a history of skin problems or believe
yourself especially sensitive to sunlight, should avoid using this product. If you do not tan in the sun you are
unlikely to tan from the use of this product.
Certain drugs - particularly those designed to enhance photosensitivity - may cause individuals under their
influence to experience adverse effects, and those people should avoid exposure to UV sources of all
kinds. Doctors will advise persons taking these drugs of possible adverse effects.
It is recommended that only one person at a time use the tanning system. Use protective eyewear while
tanning. One pair of protective eyewear is provided with each unit sold.
Occasionally, persons, using the tanning system will experience a slight reddening of the skin - usually in
small patches - after the second or third session. This redness is often accompanied by an itching sensation.
This is nothing more then a heat “rash” caused by heat from the lamps within the system. It is generally
very limited and caused by constant contact of the skin with the acrylic surface. It will go away within
approximately 24 hours and should not reappear. This rash can be lessened or prevented by turning over
occasionally during sessions in the unit, and by applying moisturizing lotion to the affected area after the
tanning session is complete.
CAUTION
WHILE THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE CLINICAL EVIDENCE REGARDING UVA EXPOSURE AND ITS
EFFECTS UPON EXPECT ANT MOTHERS, IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT EXPECT ANT MOTHERS
BE DISCOURAGED FROM USING THIS PRODUCT.
EXPOSURE TIMES AND FREQUENCIES
Melanin, the brownish pigment produced by special cells in the base layers of the skin determines the
individuals ability to tan. As the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, the melanin is activated and combines
with protein cells that rise to the skin’s surface, thus producing a tan. The amount of melanin in your body
determines how quickly and darkly you can tan.
NOTE
THE T AN PRODUCED BY THE UNIT IS A DEEP, RICH “COSMETIC” TAN. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS
OF HOW MUCH AN INDIVIDUAL MAY TAN WITH THIS UNIT, IT WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE
PROTECTION AGAINST OVER-EXPOSURE TO NATURAL SUNLIGHT OR UVB TANNING SYSTEMS.
SKIN TYPE II- THIS IS THE INDIVIDUAL THAT USUALLY BURNS EASILY AND ASILY AND
SEVERELY, TANS MINIMALLY OR LIGHTLY AND PEELS.
SKIN TYPE III - OFTEN REFERRED TO AS “AVERAGE” COMPLEXION, BURNS MODERATELY
AND TANS ABOUT AVERAGE.
SKIN TYPE IV - THIS INDIVIDUAL BURNS MINIMALLY, TANS EASY AND ABOVE AVERAGE
WITH EACH EXPOSURE.
SKIN TYPE V - THIS INDIVIDUAL RARELY BURNS, TANS EASILY.
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE SCHEDULE
TIMER 15 Min.
SKIN TYPE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 &
1-3RD 4-6TH 7-10
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11-15TH SUBSEQUENT
SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSIONS
II - FAIR 3 MIN 5 MIN 9 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
III – A VERAGE 5 MIN 6 MIN 9 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
IV – BROWN 5 MIN 8 MIN 11 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
V - DARK BROWN 5 MIN 8 MIN 11 MIN 15 MIN 15 MIN
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TIMER 20 Min.
SKIN TYPE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 &
1-3RD 4-6TH 7-10
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11-15TH SUBSEQUENT
SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSIONS
II - FAIR 4 MIN 8 MIN 12 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
III – AVERAGE 4 MIN 8 MIN 14 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
IV – BROWN 5 MIN 10 MIN 16 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
V - DARK BROWN 5 MIN 10 MIN 18 MIN 20 MIN 20 MIN
No two individual skin tones are the same. A tan to one person may be different to another, and session
length may vary. It is recommended that, following a tanning session, a skin moisturizer be applied. This
promotes a smoother more even looking tan. Equally important - many facial make-ups have oil bases and
should be removed prior to each tanning session.
NOTE
SINCE THE BACK AND STOMACH AREAS OF THE BODY WILL RECEIVE THE MAJORITY OF THE
TANNING RAYS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INDIVIDUALS SPEND ONE HALF OF EACH SESSION
LYING ON EACH SIDE OF THE BODY TO ACHIEVE A FULL-BODIED TAN.
SINCE YOUR UNIT WILL CAST OFF SOME HEAT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A SMALL FAN BE
USED TO IMPROVE AIR CIRCULATION DURING SESSIONS. LIKEWISE, ADEQUATE VENTILATION
OF THE ROOM OR BOOTH HOUSING THE UNIT IS REQUIRED FOR COMFORTABLE OPERATION.
W ARNING
COMMERCIALL Y AVAILABLE CREAMS, LOTIONS AND OILS CONT AIN SUNSCREENS WHICH FORM
A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE SKIN THAT PREVENTS THE UVA RAYS FROM PENETRATING AND
INDUCING A TAN. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE ONLY CREAMS, OILS OR LOTIONS THAT
DO NOT CONTAIN POLYETHYLENE/GLYCOL LAURATE OR POLYETHLENE/GLYCOL MONO
LAURATE AND ARE DESIGNED FOR USE WITH INDOOR TANNING EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS STATED ABOVE MAY VOID THE
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE USED IF THE TIMER IS FAULTY OR IF A FILTER GLASS IS BROKEN.
1.4 Proper Operation
All units are intended solely for indoor tanning. Operate the unit only in places where there is no risk of
hazard, and only in dry rooms. The rooms must be well ventilated (adequate air inflow and outflow). If unit
is operated in a tanning salon, extremely strict hygiene must be ensured both on the unit and in the room.
Any type of use not complying is improper, and the manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting
damage or liability . Proper operation also includes compliance with the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions specified by the manufacturer. Maintenance work, repair work should only be performed by a
qualified service technician or by persons authorized by PC Marketing, Inc. If unaut-horized modifications
are made on the units, the manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damage or injury.
1.5 Product Liability
The unit may only be operated in the proper manner. If it is operated in an improper manner, the user
assumes sole responsibility. In such cases, the manufacturer cannot accept any liability.
1.6 Procedure in an Emergency
Switch off the electrical supply to the unit by operating the main power switch or circuit breakers, and
secure the unit to prevent it from being switched on again without authorization.
1.7 Explanation of Danger Symbols
W ARNING
In these operating instructions, we have used this symbol to mark all items that relate to operating safety.
IMPORTANT!
In these operating instructions, we have used this symbol to mark all items that contain essential information
for operating the unit.
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1.8 Location of the Person Using the Unit
In front of the unit and in the unit’s interior tanning space.
2 OPERATION / INFORMATION FOR THE USER OF THE UNIT
2.1 Start of Tanning
Observe the recommended exposure chart. Do not exceed the tanning time recommended for
your skin type. Never tan if you already have been over exposed. When tanning you must use
protective eyewear. You may stop the tanning session at any time by means of the STOP Button
(3) on the operating panel.
2.2 Important Technical Details
Important information ! - You must read this!
• Desired air inflow (super body fan blower) switch the rocker switch (5) on the operating pane
inside the unit to adjust desired body cooling air inflow.
• Fans - to cool down the unit, the fans continue to run for approximately four minutes after the
unit is turned off.
2.3 Interior Tanning Space
Lie down on the acrylic
DO NOT place any part of your body along the rails of the lounge; there is a danger of
crushing.
Pull the canopy down by means of the handle (1), which you can easily reach with your left hand.
Operating Panel
By pressing the button (3) you can interupt the tanning session at any time
The functions on panel 1 in the tanning interior space on
panel 3 in the hand grip are identical and switched in
parallel. You can therefore use the one which is in the most
comfortable position for you.
The 2-digit LED display (2) counts up the time in increments of
one minute and will display the time spent tanning. After the
end of the session, the unit switches itself off and the display
shows 0.
During tanning you can stop the session by me means of the
STOP button (3), and you can start it again by means of the
START button (4). The session time continues to run down
during this interuption, i.e. the display continues to count down.
Panel 1
Panel 2
Panel 3
START
STOP
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0
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2 4 3
88
By means of the rocker switch with the fan symbol (5), you select the desire air inflow during tanning. This
rocker switch (5) controls the inflow of cooling air from the Superfan (7) situated at the foot end of the bed.
The setting of the rocker switch selects the intensity of the inflow of cooling air.
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