Philips HF3329-60 User Manual

goLITE BLU

user guide

Contents:

Introduction ................................................................................................. 2

Intended Use ............................................................................................. 2

Warnings ..................................................................................................... 2

Cautions ...................................................................................................... 3

Contraindications .................................................................................... 4

Symbols ......................................................................................................5

Circadian Rhythms .................................................................................. 6

Features ...................................................................................................... 8

Using Your goLITE BLU ............................................................................. 9

Suggested Usage .....................................................................................14

Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................17

Maintenance ..............................................................................................19

Cleaning....................................................................................................19

Service and Repair ................................................................................19

Specifications .............................................................................................20

EMC Information.......................................................................................21

Contents

Introduction

Introduction:

Intended Use

The goLITE BLU is intended to help people adjust their circadian rhythms to provide mood relief and to have more energy.

Read All Warnings and Cautions Before Using Your goLITE BLU

Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your goLITE BLU.

Warnings: A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or the operator.

• Use the goLITE BLU in a vertical position with the stand in place in the hole on the back of the unit.

Do not use this device laying flat in a horizontal position without the stand.

• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not use this light near a water source, while bathing,

washing hands or while contacting water.

• If you suffer from an eye disease or have a history of eye disease in your family, you should consult

your ophthalmologist before using this device.

• If you are experiencing any temporary eye problems, wait until the problems are resolved before

using this device.

• Light emitted by this device may interact with photo-sensitizing medications. Be sure to review all

medications that you are currently taking with your doctor before beginning treatment with this device.

• Do not use this product where the light might compromise your ability to perform essential tasks

such as driving or operating heavy equipment.

• As with any bright light source, do not stare into the device.

• Do not use this product where the light might distract other individuals and compromise their

ability to perform essential tasks such as driving or operating heavy equipment.

• Do not increase intensity by sitting closer to the light than recommended. Increased intensity will

not improve response and may result in increased side effects.

• The goLITE BLU internal battery is protected within the device enclosure and is not user accessible.

Never open the device and come in contact with the internal battery.

• The metal stand for the device could present a choking hazard.

• Individuals who use photosensitizing medications, who have had cataract surgery, or who have

pre-existing eye conditions should avoid unnecessary exposure to light. They should consult their ophthalmologist before using the goLITE BLU.

• The goLITE BLU should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. However, if it is

necessary, the device should be observed to verify normal operation.

Cautions: A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.

• The goLITE BLU contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack. Do not incinerate,

disassemble or expose to high temperatures above 60° C (140° F). Do not operate or charge the goLITE BLU in temperatures below -5° C (23° F) or above 35° C (95° F). Batteries can overheat causing fire or bursting. Dispose of the device with the internal battery properly.

• The goLITE BLU needs special precautions regarding EMC and how portable and mobile RF

communication equipment can affect it. The goLITE BLU should be put into service according to the EMC Information provided at the end of this guide.

• Do not operate this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other

apparatus that produce heat.

• Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs; this could result in electric shock, burns, and/or fire.

Introduction

• Use our provided AC/DC adapter (MW170KB0900B02) only. If not, this may result in increased

emissions or decreased immunity of the goLITE BLU.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord or the device.

• When unplugging this device grasp the adapter directly to avoid damaging the cord. Never pull

on the power cord to remove the adapter from the socket.

• Do not block any ventilation openings on this device.

• If this device is damaged in any way or is not working, it should not be operated. Please contact

the manufacturer for service assistance.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside the goLITE BLU. No modification of this equipment is

allowed.

Contraindications

The goLITE BLU may not be suitable for use on individuals who use photosensitizing medications, who have had cataract surgery, who have pre-existing eye conditions, or who have bipolar disorder.

Thank you for purchasing the goLITE BLU!

Visit www.LightTherapy.com now to:

• Register your goLITE BLU

• Learn more about your goLITE BLU and BLUEWAVE technology

Don’t have Internet access? Be sure to fill out your warranty card located inside the box and mail it to the address listed.

Symbol Key

The following symbols may appear on the device:

Sy m b o l De S c r i p t i o n

Consult accompanying instructions for use

DC Power

DC Jack Polarity

Serial Number

Introduction

REF

Model Number

European Declaration of Conformity

TUV Safety Standard Compliance for North America

Compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling directives.

European Representative

The Comfort of Blue

By using BLUEWAVE light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the goLITE BLU delivers safe and effective wavelengths of light, while eliminating harmful UV and the eyestrain that can be associated with other bright light treatments.

Introduction

Safe and Effective

According to independent ocular safety testing, BLUEWAVE light is safe when following the recommended usage guidelines. BLUEWAVE technology in your goLITE BLU passes ICNRIP/ACGIH threshold value limits at only 15% (light energy exceeding 100% is considered potentially hazardous). The effectiveness of the type of light in BLUEWAVE has been researched and advocated by leading medical universities. For more information, visit www.LightTherapy.com.

Understanding Light, Health, and Circadian Rhythms

The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to time certain internal functions. Properly timed rhythms regulate mood, sleep, energy, appetite, and digestion. These daily internal cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync, resulting in an unregulated body clock.

Unfortunately, modern living has dramatically altered nature’s cues. A modern day no longer starts at the crack of dawn and ends at 8:00 p.m. Workdays are getting longer and many people face shift work schedules. Additionally, the advent of electric lighting allows social gatherings and personal activities to extend well into the night. These factors have diminished the body’s natural ability to regulate the body clock.

Circadian Rhythm Imbalance

When our circadian rhythm becomes imbalanced, the body produces the wrong hormones, chemicals, and neurotransmitters at the wrong time of the day. The results range from feelings of sadness to sleeplessness to lack of energy. Many people suffer from a loss of energy and mood that can last for a short period of time to more than a couple of weeks. For many, these feelings come on stronger in the winter and in darker climates.

An imbalance in circadian rhythms contributes to the following:

• Winter blues • Lack of energy (especially in the winter)

• Feelings of sadness • Sleeplessness

• Jet lag • Mood swings

• Lack of concentration • Irritability

• Loss of appetite

Restored Balance with BLUEWAVE Technology

BLUEWAVE technology helps shift circadian rhythms back to their normal pattern by delivering a specifically engineered wavelength, color, and intensity of light that stimulates the production of key substances triggered by the brain. BLUEWAVE naturally affects the body by shifting the body clock to its correct timing, causing the proper signals to be produced at the right time of day.

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