Beurer IL 50: ENGLISH Contents 2. Signs and symbols

ENGLISH

Contents

2. Signs and symbols

1. Welcome ................................................................8

The following symbols appear in these instructions:

2. Signs and symbols ................................................8

Warning instruction indicating a

Warning

3. Safety notes...........................................................8

risk of injury or damage to health.

4. Unit description ...................................................10

Safety note indicating possible

5. Operation .............................................................10

Important

damage to the unit/accessory.

6. Cleaning, changing the infrared lamp

and storage..........................................................11

Note Note on important information.

7. Technical specifications ......................................12

8. Disposal ............................................................... 12

Infrared radiation

Included in delivery

Caution: hot surface

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Infrared radiant heater

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These operating instructions

> 30 cm

Distance

1. Welcome

Dear customer,

The following symbols are used on the type plate:

thank you for choosing one of our products.

Protective insulation class 2

Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested

products for applications in the areas of heat, weight,

blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle th

Observe the instructions for use

rapy, massage and air.

Please read these instructions carefully and keep them

Protect from moisture

for later use. Be sure to make them accessible to other

users and observe the information they contain.

3. Safety notes

With kind regards

Your Beurer team.

Electrical safety

The unit is protected against overheating by an auto-

Use

matic thermal cut-out.

This infrared radiant heater is only intended for radiat-

ing the human body.

Warning

Infrared light causes warmth to be transported to the

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Improper use can be dangerous!

human body. Blood supply to the radiated skin is im-

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Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on

proved and the metabolic rate is increased in the field

the type plate.

of temperature. The body is stimulated to heal by the

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Use an easily accessible mains connection so you

effect of the infrared light; healing processes are tar-

can disconnect the plug quickly in an emergency.

geted specifically.

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Do not touch the plug with wet hands - risk of electric

Infrared light can, for example, be used as an accom-

shock!

panying therapy in the treatment of ear, nose and throat

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Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can

diseases, as well as in facial and beauty care, especial-

trip over it.

ly with impure skin. IR heat can also be used as a sup-

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Always remove the mains plug from the socket when

port tool in the treatment of muscle tension and chills

the unit is not being used, when cleaning it or in the

because the heat stimulates blood flow. You should

event of a malfunction, smoke or unusual smell. Do

first ask your GP whether its use is medically advisable

not pull on the cable to remove the plug from the

in particular cases. The unit has a high-quality glass

socket.

ceramic plate (ceramic infrared). Glass ceramic plates

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Before use, make sure the unit and accessories do

are also used on hobs and when used in conjunction

not have any visible damage. If in doubt, do not use

with a lamp ensure intensive and safe infrared radiation

the unit and contact your dealer or the customer

that is 100% safe. The device is also equipped with an

service address provided. This applies especially to

energy saving function, which means that no power is

scratches and cracks in the glass or cracks in the

used when the mains switch is switched off.

housing.

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Contact Customer Service or your dealer if the cord

Heat sensitivity can be reduced or increased in the

or housing are damaged, otherwise you risk an elec-

following cases:

tric shock.

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in diabetic patients,

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Disconnection from the mains supply is only guar-

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in people suffering from drowsiness, dementia or a

anteed if the mains plug has been removed from the

lack of concentration,

socket.

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in people with skin changes caused by illness,

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in people with scarred skin in the treatment area,

Proper use

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in people with allergies,

The unit is intended for directing infrared radiation at

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in children and elderly people,

the human body. Any other use is regarded as im-

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after taking medicine or consuming alcohol.

proper. This unit is not designed for commercial use,

In cases of acute inflammatory processes, the unit

but for use in the private home!

should only be used after consultation with a doctor.

Safe handling

Important notes

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This unit is not intended for use by persons (including

children) of limited physical or mental abilities or insuf-

Warning

ficient experience or knowledge, unless their safety

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The distance to the infrared radiant heater depends

is supervised by a responsible person or they have

largely on personal heat sensitivity and the treat-

been instructed in use of the unit by that person.

ment concerned. Make sure the distance between

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Keep children away from packaging materials (risk

the infrared radiant heater and the body part being

of suffocation).

treated is not less than 30 cm!

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Never use the unit near water.

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Always limit the length of use and check for skin

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The unit should not be used if it has been dropped,

reactions.

exposed to extreme humidity or damaged in any

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Under some circumstances, medicines, cosmetics

other way.

and foodstuffs can lead to oversensitive or allergic

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Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids and

skin reactions. Treatment should be discontinued

do not allow liquids to enter the unit.

immediately in these cases.

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Do not leave the unit unsupervised during operation.

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Special care and caution is necessary if using the

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Switch the unit off immediately if it becomes faulty

unit for a long period.

or malfunctions.

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Do not use the unit if there is the risk of your falling

Safety advice for your health

asleep!

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Excessive exposure can result in skin burns.

Warning

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Children do not understand the risks associated with

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Risk of burns! The filter disc and unit housing be-

electrical appliances. Make sure that the unit cannot

come very hot during operation. You could be burnt

be used unsupervised by children.

by touching it!

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Do not touch the hot glass when operating the but-

tons (On/Off and timer). There is a risk of burning.

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Always allow the unit to cool down before you touch

it.

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Always remove the mains plug and let the unit cool

down before you pack it away.

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Do not touch the unit with wet hands if it is plugged

in.

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Do not allow water to spray on the unit.

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The unit must be operated only when it is completely

dry.

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When directing the unit at the face, do not look di-

rectly at the infrared light; close or cover the eyes.

When should the unit not be used?

Warning

It is strongly recommended not to use the unit in the

following cases in order to prevent health injuries:

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for person insensitive to heat.

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