Uplift Technologies Day-Light User Manual

Day-Light User Guide

Safety Precautions

1. As with any electrical device, do not use the
Day-Light in or near water.

2. Do not overuse the Day-Light. Recommended
usage is 20-30 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 may give
off an odor; this is harmless. This will not affect
the use of your Day-Light and will quickly
disappear.

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CAUTION

Light energy can interact with and damage skin and eye tissues, especially when a photosensitizing mole­cule – whether from a drug or produced by the body – is bound within those tissues. The highest risk is
with invisible ultraviolet (UV) light, which has been filtered out of the Day-Light system. In addition, there
are certain pre-existing medical conditions of eyes and skin (e.g., retinal dystrophies, age-related macular
degeneration, porphyria, lupus erythematodes, chronic actinic dermatitis and solar urticaria) that can show
photosensitized reactions to intense visible light. In such cases, bright light therapy should be adminis­tered only under guidance of an ophthalmologist or dermatologist, as indicated. Ophthalmologists should
keep in mind that in some genetic retinal diseases the eyes are especially light-sensitive. Certain medica­tions also are known to photosensitize skin and/or retinal tissues. Examples in the visible range of light
include neuroleptic drugs (e.g., phenothiazine), psoralen drugs, antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., amiodarone),
antimalarial and antirheumatic drugs, porphyrin drugs used in photodynamic treatment of skin diseases,
and St. John’s Wort (hypericum). Bright light therapy should not be used concurrently with these
drugs. Melatonin can be used in conjunction with light therapy at opposite times of day (e.g., evening and
morning), but if used concurrently, it can cause photosensitization. Drugs that photosensitize primarily in
the UVA range (just below 400 nm) may also have a “tail” of light absorption that extends into the lower
visible range (just above 400 nm), which could cause photosensitization. Examples are tetracycline, diu­retic drugs (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonamide drugs and tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., imipramine,
nortriptyline, desipramine, amitriptyline). If such a reaction is experienced or suspected, bright light ther­apy should be discontinued unless substitute medication is available, or administered with protective
measures under medical supervision. [Sources: Vincent DeLeo, M.D., St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center,

New York; Charlotte Remé, M.D., University of Zurich, Switzerland.]

The Day-Light is an innovative light supply system – not a medical device. We recommend that you
consult a physician before undertaking a bright light therapy regime, especially if you suffer from a
mood disorder such as depression, are on prescription medications, have a history of eye conditions, or
are under a physician’s care for any reason.

Disclaimer

Day-Light User Guide

Welcome Day-Light Users

Thank you for purchasing the Day-Light. You can rest
assured that this bright light system was designed with
the highest quality and 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, please read this manual in its entirety. For
more information on light therapy and the entire Day­Light product line, visit our Web site at
www.day-lights.com.

Day-Light Benefits

The Day-Light brings the light of a springtime morning
into your home or office.

Using your Day-Light on a regular basis during the fall,
winter and spring months will not only keep your moods
and energy level up, but it will also 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 can be put to good use for
much more than your regular 20-30 minute light therapy
session each morning.

Day-Light Features

Your Day-Light is designed with versatility and
convenience in mind.

Using the removable legs as
shown, you can adjust the light
to the optimal height and
angle for your light therapy
session.

Choose the three-light setting
for light therapy, and the two­light setting when you prefer
lower intensity ambient light.

Using the built-in stand, the
Day-Light adapts for suitable
use on a table, desk or shelf.

Lightweight and compact, the
Day-Light fits conveniently into
your carry-on luggage.

Specifications

UL & C-UL Listed
Enclosure Size: 13.25" x 16" x 3"
(33.7 cm x 40.6 cm x 7.6 cm)
Height with Legs: Max: 28" / 71.1 cm
Mid: 26.5" / 67 cm
Min. 25" / 63.5 cm
Weight of Light and Legs: 6.5 lb / 3.0 kg
Weight of Legs: 1 lb / 0.45 kg
Boxed Weight: 8.3 lb / 3.8 kg
Electronic Ballasts: Instant start, no flicker
Lens Material: High-impact polycarbonate
Diffusing Filter: 99.3% UV filter
Two Light Intensities:

a) 3 light setting 10,000 lux at 12"
b) 2 light setting 7,000 lux at 12"

Light Tubes: 3 x 36 watt compact fluorescent

4000 Kelvin color temperature

Warranty: Five-year limited warranty

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In this event, you will need to remove and reinstall the

Before Using Your Day-Light

Before using your Day-Light, please:

1. Check package contents to ensure that all parts are

nonfunctioning light tube to determine the problem, as
described in the section

Removing and Installing Day-

Light Tubes below.

enclosed and in good condition (see pictures below).

2. Test light tubes to ensure that all three are in
working order.

Check Package Contents

Your Day-Light comes with the following components:

• The light case, which includes three pre-installed

light tubes and a built-in stand on the back;

• Two height-adjustable legs (see photo). Note the

placement of the Height Adjustment Button;

• This Users Guide and your Warranty Registration

Card.

Please check to see that all parts are included in your
package. Send in your Warranty Card today to ensure
you are registered. Contact your dealer if any product
parts are missing or damaged.

Light Case

Using Your Day-Light

This section explains how to remove and install the light
tubes, and how to install the legs of your Day-Light. To
discover all the versatile features of your Day-Light,
please read this section.

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 (remove both detachable legs
if already assembled).

2. Gently place the Day­Light with lens down
on a flat surface.

3. Remove the nine screws
on the back of the unit

Lens

Removable Legs

using a #2 Philips screw
driver.

4. Turn the Day-Light
onto its back. Remove

Power Cord

Switch

Height
Adjustment
Buttons

the lens.

5. Check to see if a light
tube is loose. If loose, it
will need to be removed
and re-installed.

6. Stretch and remove the
elastic around the metal

Test Light Tubes

Your Day-Light comes equipped with three 36 watt
compact florescent light tubes and can be used in a two­or three-light setting. Test to see that the switch and
light tubes are working properly with these steps:

• Plug in the light case.

• Push the switch to the three-lined side for the three-

light setting. The lamp should illuminate.

• Push the switch to the two-lined side for the two-

light setting. The lamp should illuminate but at a
reduced intensity.

If all three tubes do not light up, the non-functioning
light may be loose or damaged.

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clips.

7. Remove and discard the
rubber shipping insert at
the socket end of the
light tube.

8. To remove the light
tube, depress the white
clip in the middle of the
individual light housing
unit (see photo). With
your other hand, grasp
the tube near the plastic
base and gently wiggle it
until it rises above the
white clip.

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9. Twist the light tube
until one side of the
base comes out of the
socket.

10. The other side should
slide out with minimal
effort.

11. Now slide out or
disengage the light
tube from the retainer clip at the other end.

To Install a Light Tube

1. To re-install the light
tube, hold the tube
horizontally and slide
the top end into the
retainer clip.

2. Next, gently slide the
prongs into the light
socket. When it is fully
in place you will hear a
‘click’.

3. Reinstall the elastic over the metal clips.

NOTE: Elastics are installed for shipping
safety, and are not otherwise necessary. If one of
the elastics should break, you can safely discard
it without affecting use of the Day-Light.

4. Once the light tubes are installed correctly, plug the
Day-Light in and check that the lights illuminate in
each switch position. If working, unplug and
continue to the next step. (If not, try again before
determining that there is a problem with the light.)

5. Make sure that the cord is threaded through the
notch provided. Replace the plastic lens. It should
clip easily back into place.

6. While grasping the entire width of the Day-Light,
turn it over so that it is face down on the table.
Reinstall the nine screws. Do not over tighten as
this could result in stripping the screws.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the light tubes lock
into place or they could disconnect from the socket.

Using & Adjusting the Light Intensity Settings

The Day-Light operates with three 36 watt compact
fluorescent light tubes. There are two light intensity
settings on your new Day-Light – a high intensity and
low intensity setting. High intensity is the recommended
dosage for light therapy sessions, while low intensity
may be preferred for use as a task light.

High Intensity Setting—Light Therapy

At this setting, the Day-Light emits 10,000 lux light
intensity when sitting a distance of 12" from the light.
This light level is the recommended dosage for 20-30
minute daily light therapy sessions. Push the switch to
the side with three line markings. All three 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 for work or ambient lighting – it’s your
choice. However, the lower setting emits a light intensity
of 7,000 lux when sitting 12" from the light. As this is still
quite bright, we recommend that you either move your
Day-Light 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 two line markings. You should see only
two of the light tubes illuminate. When hung on the
wall, your Day-Light provides excellent ambient light on
this setting.

Attaching the Height Adjustable Legs

Use your Day-Light with the
height adjustable legs and high
intensity, three-light setting for
optimal use in light therapy
sessions.

You will need to attach the
legs before use.

To attach the legs, lay the
Day-Light on a flat surface −

front facing up.

Take the right leg (the
one that has the knob on
the right when the
curved part of the leg is
sticking up).

Insert the threaded screw
into the hole and turn
clockwise until snug.

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Repeat assembly for the left leg.

IMPORTANT:

Ensure the legs are
tightly fastened to the
light case. The legs must
also be parallel in order
for the Day-Light to
stand safely on a tabletop
surface.

Now stand your Day-Light
up, grasping the bottom of
the case around the legs.

Adjusting Light Angle and Height

For optimum light therapy usage, you will now need to
adjust your Day-Light so that:

• The light shines down at an angle of about 15°;

• Your eyes are approximately in the center of the

light.

To Adjust the Angle of the Light

To set the angle of the light at
approximately
the two leg knobs and tilt the light
slightly forward, so that the bottom
front corner of the light is just past
the front part of the leg, as shown.
Light therapy experts recommend
this angle of light.

When in position, retighten the knobs
on the legs of the Day-Light.

15°,

carefully loosen

When not using your Day-Light for light therapy, you
can easily convert it to a task lamp by placing the light
over or near your work space.

To Adjust the Height of the Light

There are three leg heights available on your Day-Light:

• Maximum height − 28" / 71 cm

• Mid-height − 26.5" / 67 cm

• Minimum height − 25" / 63.5 cm

You will want to choose the height that works best for
you: the height at which your eyes are approximately in
the center of the light when tilted at the

15° angle as

illustrated.

If you set the light up using the
bottom hole, you are at the
maximum height of 28 inches
(71 cm).

To determine your best
height, simply ask a friend or
family member to observe you
sitting in front of the light and
calculate your best setting from
there. The second hole lowers
the light by 1.5 inches, and the
third hole another 1.5 inches.

When you have determined which height is best for you,
remove the legs and adjust them
accordingly.

To do this, simply push the Height
Adjustment Button forward on both
legs (as shown) so that the top part of
the leg slides freely up and down. You
must release the button before it will
lodge properly in one of the holes. You
will hear a “click” when the setting is
secure.

IMPORTANT: Never use the legs
unless they are properly seated into
one of these three height setting
holes. This could result in your Day­Light tipping and breaking.

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Guidelines for Light Therapy Use

When used correctly, your Day-Light 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 for Light Therapy

It is best to use your Day-Light with the legs for light
therapy. As described previously, tilt the light at a
angle and adjust the legs so that your eyes are
approximately in the center of the light.
position recommended by light therapy experts.

Begin with a 30 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 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 shortly after waking,
preferably before 9 a.m. A 20-30 minute session is usually
sufficient. Begin with a 30 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 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.

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 before
sitting directly in front of it, allowing your eyes to adjust
more comfortably. You might also wish to wake up using
the Day-Light by putting it on a lighting timer. These are
available at your local electrical supply store.

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Importance of Daily Use

If you miss sessions or discontinue use of the Day-Light,
your body will return to its usual wintertime doldrums.
Your energy should return within a few days of resum­ing use.

Using Day-Lights for Non-Seasonal Mood Disorders

Increasing evidence points to the efficacy of using bright
light therapy lamps for non-seasonal depressions of vari­ous kinds, as well as circadian sleep disorders. Some­times bright light is used in conjunction with drugs,
sometimes timing and duration of use are varied accord­ing to the particular condition.

Such conditions are very individual and require the su­pervision and guidance of a medical professional.

WARNING: The guidelines provided in the Users
Guide are applicable for SAD, the winter blues, and
supporting general well-being. Do not use the Day­Light for relief of any other type of mood disorder
without the close supervision of your doctor.

Using the Built-in Stand

On the back of the Day-Light light
case you will find a built-in stand
and keyhole for wall mounting the
light.

Simply remove the legs from your
Day-Light, pull out the built-in
stand and set it on any stable sur­face that is convenient. This option
is best for ambient lighting.

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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 12" from the light. You can
comfortably read or have breakfast at this distance.

Incorrect Position: Sitting Too Far Away

Sitting too far (over 12") from the light effectively
decreases the dosage of the light you are receiving.
This will “work”, but will require longer sessions.
The recommended dosage is 10,000 lux.

Incorrect Position: Sitting Too Close

The recommended light dosage is 10,000 lux which
is achieved by sitting 12" from the Day-Light.
It is not necessary, or recommended to sit any
closer to the light or to stare directly into the light.

Incorrect Position: Head Down Too Far

Although it is fine to read while using the Day­Light, the light must be able to reach your eyes.
With the head in this position, light cannot reach
the eyes.

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Warranty Returns

If your Day-Light 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 consumers so that you do not
experience delays in receiving a replacement unit.

Dealers Please Note:

No returns will be accepted without a Return
Authorization Number. Please call [phone] 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 incurs any damage due to
improper packaging, the cost for repair will be charged
back to you.

Replacement of Day-Light Tubes

The Day-Light functions with three compact florescent
light tubes. As fluorescent light tubes deteriorate over
time they emit lower light intensity levels. To keep your
Day-Light system effective, we recommend replacing
your light tubes after two years of use – regardless of
whether they have burnt out. This will ensure continued
10,000 lux intensity for your light therapy sessions.

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Warranty

Uplift Technologies Inc. warrants your Day-Light 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

• Throughout the duration of the warranty at a prorated charge to you. This is done by multiplying the original

retail price by one fifth and multiplying again by the number of years owned, plus current delivery charges. The
formula for this is: (retail price x 1/5 x years owned) + current delivery charges = warranty reimbursement).

NOTE: To ensure that we have your Warranty information on file, complete and return your Warranty
Registration card today. REV. 2009-02-US