Beurer IL 50: Proper use Safe handling Important notes Safety advice for your health When should the unit not be used?
Proper use Safe handling Important notes Safety advice for your health When should the unit not be used?: Beurer IL 50
Table of contents
- Contents 2. Signs and symbols Included in delivery 1. Welcome 3. Safety notes
- Proper use Safe handling Important notes Safety advice for your health When should the unit not be used?
- et-up 4. Unit description Overview Item Name 5. Operation Unpacking and set-up Repairs
- Preparing for treatment After treatment 6. Cleaning, changing the infrared lamp and storage Cleaning Treatment duration Changing the infrared lamp Starting the unit Replacement lamp
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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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