Beurer TL 60: ENGLISH
ENGLISH: Beurer TL 60
ENGLISH
1. About the daylight lamp
Dear valued customer,
Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for
applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and
air.
With kind regards
Your Beurer team
2. Why use a daylight lamp?
When the hours of daylight are noticeably decreased in autumn and people increasingly stay inside, the effects
of a lack of light may cumulate. This is often described as „winter depression“. The symptoms can present them-
selves in a number of ways:
• Imbalance • Need for more sleep
• Subdued mood • Loss of appetite
• Lack of energy and listlessness • Difficulty concentrating
• Generally feeling under the weather
The cause of these symptoms is the fact that light, particularly sunlight, is essential for life and has a direct effect
upon the human body. Sunlight indirectly controls the production of melatonin, which is released into the blood
only in darkness. This hormone tells the body when it is time to sleep. In the months when there is less sunlight,
therefore, production of melatonin increases. This makes it harder to get up in the morning, since the body‘s
functions are shut down. If you use the daylight lamp immediately after waking up in the morning—thus as early
as possible—you can end the production of melatonin so that your mood takes a positive turn. In addition, light
deficiency also hinders production of the happiness hormone serotonin, which decisively affects our well-being.
So application of light involves quantitative changes in hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain, which can
affect our level of activity, our feelings and our well-being. Light can help reverse this hormone imbalance. To
compensate for such a hormonal imbalance, the brightlight creates a suitable replacement for natural sunlight.
Brightlights simulate daylight over 10,000 lux (15-20 cm distance). The light can influence the human body and
be used as a treatment or as a preventative measure. Normal electric light is not sufficient to influence the hor-
monal balance. Because in a well-lit office the illuminance level amounts to just 500 lux.
Included in delivery: • Daylight lamp
• These operating instructions
Signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in these instructions or on the device.
Read the instructions of use
Note on important information
Note
Warning instruction indicating a risk of
Manufacturer
injury or damage to health.
Warning
Safety note indicating possible damage
to the unit/accessory.
Important
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3. Notes
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to
other users and observe the information they contain.
Safety notes
Warning
• The light of the daylight lamp is only intended for use on the human body.
• Before use, ensure that all packaging materials are removed and that there is no visible damage to the unit
or accessories. When in doubt, do not use the unit and contact your dealer or the customer service ad-
dress provided.
• Also ensure that the daylight lamp has a firm footing.
• The housing of the lamp gets warm during operation. Touching it may result in burns! Always let the lamp
cool off before touching it.
• The mandatory minimum distance between the daylight lamp and flammable objects is 1.0 m.
• Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate.
• Do not dip the unit into water and do not use it in wet rooms.
• Do not use it in the vicinity of people who are helpless, children under age 3 or people who are insensi-
tive to heat (people with skin lesions due to illness); do not use after taking painkillers or drugs or drinking
alcohol.
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).
• Do not cover up or pack away the unit while it is warm.
• Always remove the mains plug and let the unit cool off before you touch it.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the
unit. The unit must be operated only when it is completely dry.
• Keep the mains cable away from hot objects and naked flames.
• Protect the unit from strong impacts.
• Do not pull the mains plug from the socket by the cord.
• If the cord or the housing is damaged, contact customer service or the dealer, since special tools are
needed to make repairs.
• Disconnection from the mains supply is only guaranteed if the mains plug has been removed from the
socket.
General notes
Important
• If you are taking medication such as pain relievers, antihypertensives or antidepressants, consult your
doctor before using the daylight lamp.
• People with retinal diseases as well as diabetics need to be examined by an ophthalmologist before begin-
ning to use the daylight lamp.
• Please do not use if you have an eye disease such as cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the optic nerve in
general and inflammation of the vitreous humour.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, contact your general practitioner!
• Before you use the unit for the first time, remove all packaging materials.
• The lamp tubes and starter are excluded from the warranty.
Repairs
Important
• Only open the unit to replace the tubes and the starter. Please do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
This could result in serious injuries. Failure to observe this regulation shall void the warranty.
• If you need to have the unit repaired, contact customer service or an authorised dealer.
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4. Unit description
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Overview
1Tubes, 2 x 36 W (inside)
2Transparent cover
3Mains cable
4On/off switch
5Fold-out stand
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5. Initial use
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Remove the unit from the packaging. Check the device for
damage or faults. If you notice any damage or faults on
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the device, do not use it and contact customer services or
your supplier.
Positioning the device
Use the fold-out stand to set it up on a level surface. The
position should be chosen to ensure a distance of between 20cm and 50cm between the user and the device.
The lamp is most effective at this distance.
Mains connection
Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate. Push the plug completely into the mains
socket.
Note:
• Ensure that there is a socket near the place where the lamp will stand.
• Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip over it.
6. Operation
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Switching on the lamp
Press the ON/OFF button on the upper edge of the lamp.
The tubes turn on.
ATTENTION!
The brightness of the tubes may be visibly different when switched on. The tubes develop their full
luminosity after a couple of minutes.
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Enjoying the light
Sit as close as possible to the lamp, between 20 cm and 50 cm. You can go about your normal activi-
ties while using it. You can read, write, make telephone calls, etc.
• Every so often, briefly look directly into the light, since the effect results from the eyes/ retina recei-
ving the light.
• Use the brightlight as often as you want. However, the treatment is at its most effective if you carry
out the light therapy according to the prescribed time period of at least 7 successive days.
• The most effective time of day for the treatment is between 6am and 8pm
and we recommend that it is used for 2 hours per day.
• Do not look directly into the light the whole time you are using it, however, since that could lead to
overstimulation of the retina.
• Start with shorter periods of illumination, which you increase over the course of a week.
Note:
Eye aches and headaches may arise after the first times using the lamp. These will go
away in later sessions, as the nervous system will become accustomed to the new stimulation.
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Important instructions
When using the lamp, maintain the recommended distance of 20 - 50 cm between your face and the
lamp. The duration of the application depends on the distance:
Distance Duration
Up to 20 cm 1 hour/day
Up to 50 cm 2 hours/day
Basically,
the closer you are to the source of light, the less time you should use it.
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Enjoying light over longer periods
Repeat your use of the lamp in the dark seasons for at least 7 successive days, or even longer, depen-
ding on your individual needs. If possible, conduct the treatment in the morning hours.
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Switching off the lamp
Press the On/Off button. The tubes turn off. Pull the mains plug from the socket.
CAUTION!
The lamp is hot after being used. Let the lamp cool off first long enough before you put it
away and/or pack it up!
7. Cleaning and care of the unit
The unit should be cleaned occasionally.
Important
• Before you clean the unit, always switch it off, unplug it and let it cool off.
• Ensure that no water penetrates inside the unit!
• Do not wash the unit in a washing machine!
Clean using a damp cloth, to which you can apply a little detergent if necessary.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands while it is plugged in; do not allow any water to be sprayed onto the
unit. The unit must be operated only when it is completely dry.
Do not use abrasive detergents and never immerse the unit in water.
8. Replacing the lamp tubes/starter
If you determine that your unit has a defective tube, you can replace it yourself. To do so, proceed as
follows:
WARNING:
• First switch off the unit and unplug it.
• Let the unit cool off.
• For safety reasons, do not remove any components or screws other than those specified below.
• Otherwise you are at risk of receiving an electric shock! In addition, failure to observe this regu-
lation shall void the warranty!
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Lay the unit on a level surface.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws on the
rear side of the unit.
2
Turn over the unit while holding on to the transparent
cover.
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Carefully remove the cover to replace the tube.
4
Open the tube‘s two transparent retaining clips by pulling
up on them.
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Carefully pull the tube up over the housing rim (1) and out
of the housing, then sideways out of the frame (2).
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Insert the new tube by following these steps in reverse
order.
Replacing the starter:
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Carry out steps 1 – 3 as described above.
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Release the starter by turning it anti-clockwise (1)
(< ¼ turn), then pull it up and out (2).
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Insert the new starter by following these steps in reverse
order.
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Before screwing shut the unit, ensure that the retaining
clips are again sitting firmly against the tubes and that
you have not left any objects (such as packaging material,
plastic foil, etc.) in the unit.
Please use only the tubes and starter listed in the
technical specifications!
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9. Storage
If you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time, disconnect it and store it in a dry place, out
of the reach of children.
10. Disposal
In the interest of protecting the environment, the unit must not be thrown out with the household
waste at the end of its service life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point.
Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for
waste disposal.
11. What if there are problems?
Problem Possible cause Solution
Device does not
On/off button switched off Switch on the on/off button.
light up
No electricity Connect the mains plug correctly.
No electricity The mains cable is defective. Contact
customer services or your retailer.
The fluorescent tube is not correctly inserted Insert the fluorescent tube correctly
(Chapter 8).
Fluorescent tube has reached the end of its
Replace the fluorescent tube
service life. Fluorescent tube is defective.
(Chapter 8).
12. Technical specifications
Dimensions (WHD) 340 x 480 x 80 mm
Weight 2.625 kg
Lighting elements 2 x 36 W tubes (2G 11), Daylight
Nominal data for replacement
Philips 2G 11, 36 W,
lighting elements
Osram/Dulux 2G 11, 36 W
Nominal data for starter AC 220 – 240 V, 4 to 65 W
Power 72 watts
Light intensity 10.000 lux (15 - 20 cm)
Radiation Output of radiation beyond the visible spectrum (infrared and UV) is
so low that it is harmless to eyes and skin.
Mains connection 230 V ~, 50 Hz
Degree of efficiency of the ballast ~ 80%
Source effiency (lm/W) of the bulb 67 lm/W
Color temperature of tubes 6.500 Kelvin
Subject to technical modifications.
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