UV-A, UV-B and UV-C
ImportantY Always wear the protective eye goggles while tanningUltraviolet (UV) is subdivided into UV-A (longer wave lengths),UV sessions: how often? And how long?Example:
to protect your eyes against excessive doses ofUV-B and UV-C (shorter wave lengths).
Y Before connecting the appliance to the mains socket,ultraviolet, visible light and infrared. (Also refer toUV-C seldom reaches the earth as it is filtered out by theYou may have one UV session per day, over a period ofImagine that you take a 10 dayUV course, with a 8 minute
check if the voltage indicated on the rating platesection "UV and your health".)atmosphere.five to ten daysAllow at least 48 hours between the firstsession on the first dayand 20 minutes' sessions on the
corresponds with the mains voltage in your home.Y Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well inUV-A and UV-B cause the tanning effect of the skin.two sessions.nine following days.
Y Water and electricity are a dangerous combination!advance of a UV session.The entire course then includes (1 x 8 minutes) + (9 x 20
Therefore, do not use the appliance in wetY Do not use sunscreen lotions or creams.In fact there are two processes which produce tanning, andAfter such a course, you may rest the skinfor a while.minutes) = 188 minutes.English
surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or shower, or nearY Do not use suntan lotions or creams.they are simultaneously effective:Approximately one monthafter a course your skin will haveOver a year you may have6 of these courses. (As 6 x 188
a swimming pool).Y If your skin should feel taut after the sun tanning- "Indirect tanning".Primarily UV-B stimulates thelost much of the tan. You might then decide to start a newminutes = 1128 minutes.)
Y If you have just been swimming or have just taken asession, you may apply a moisturizing cream.production of a substance called "melanin", which iscourse.
shower, dry yourself thoroughly before using theY Never use the table top solarium if the UV filter isnecessary for tanning. The effect does not show until aOf course, this maximum amount of tanning hours is valid
appliance.damaged, broken or removed, or if the timer hascouple of days after the sunbath.On the other hand, it is also possible to haveone or twofor each treated part or side of the body separately.
Y Remove the plug from the wall socket after use.become faulty. - "Direct tanning".The UV-A and also a part of the visibleUV sessions per weekafter a course has elapsed in order(E.g. for the front side of your body and for the back side.)
Y Take care that children cannot play with the table topY The UV-A filter glass will become rather warm duringlight cause quicker browning without reddening or "gettingto keep up the tan.
solarium. the sun tanning session. Avoid touching it.sunburnt".From the table it will be seen thatthe first session of a
Y Let the table top solarium cool down first (? 15 min.)Y Colours may fade under the influence of the sun. Whatever you may prefer, make sure that you do notcourse should have a duration of 8 minutes.
before storing it away.The same effect may occur when using the appliance.exceed the maximum amount of tanning hours. This is not dependent upon individual skin sensitivity.
Y Keep the ventilation openings at the back and in theY Do not expect the appliance to yield better results thanThe table top solariumFor this solarium the maximum is 21 hours
hand grip clear of obstruction when using the tablethe natural sun.(= 1260 minutes)per year.
top solarium.This table top solarium emits predominantly UV-A, and also a
Y This table top solarium is fitted with an automaticvery small amount of UV-B.
thermal safety device. In case of insufficient coolingThe SunFor your convenience, but also to prevent unintendedduration of the UV session
(e.g. when the ventilation apertures are blocked) theprolonged exposure (e.g. after falling asleep), timer-controlled(for each separately
safety device will automatically switch off the table topUV Cautomatic switch-off after 60 minutes tanning is incorporated.treated part of the body)
solarium. UV BAs it is with the natural sun, it's wise not to have too much ofin minutes1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th
Once the cause of the overheating has been removedthe good thing! (See section "UV and your health".) daydaydaydaydaydaydaydaydayday
and the table top solarium has cooled downUV Au4222 000 66774
sufficiently, the appliance will switch on again- for persons with
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Y Do not exceed the advised session times or the(Tanning selector I)
maximum amount of "tanning hours". (See sectionINFRAREDAfter an excessive exposure to ultraviolet (from the natural sun
"UV sessions: How often? And how long?")or from your table top solarium), the skin may develop sunburn.- for persons with
Y Do not select a shorter operational distance than theBeside numerous other factors, such as excessive exposure tonormal sensitive skin:8202020202020202020
(Tanning selector II)
advised 60-80 cm (approx. 24"-32").The sun is the source of energy on which all life on earththe natural sun, improper and excessive use of your table top
Y Do not treat each part of the body more often thandepends.solarium will increase the risk of skin and eye disease.
once a day. Avoid intensive skin exposure to naturalThere are various kinds of solar energy: the sunlight enablesThe nature, intensity and duration of the radiation on one hand,- for persons with
sunlight on the same day as a UV session.us to see, we feel the warmth of the sunshine on our skin, andand the sensitivity of the individual on the other, are decisive onless sensitive skin:830*)30*)30*)30*)30*)30*)30*)30*)30*)rest of min. 48 hours
Y If you have any symptoms of illness, if you take anyunder the influence of the sun our skin is tanned.the degree in which these affects can occur.(Tanning selector III)
medicines and/or apply cosmetics which increase skinThese three effects are due to three specific components of theAs skin and eyes are more exposed to UV, the more risk
sensitivity, you should not have a UV-session. sun radiance spectrum, each of the components having theirincreases of diseases such as inflammation of the cornea*) or longer, dependent upon skin sensitivity
Special care is also necessary in cases of pronouncedown wave lengths.and/or conjunctiva, damaging of the retina, cataract, premature
individual sensitivity to ultraviolet.aging of the skin and skin tumours.
When in doubt, please consult your doctor.The sun radiates electro-magnetic vibrations with widelyCertain medicines and cosmetics increase the sensitivity to UV.Y If you think that the sessions are too long for youY To get a beautiful all-over tan it is suggested that
Y A solarium is not to be used by people who getdifferent wave lengths. The wave lengths of heat rays or(e.g. if the skin gets taut and tender after theyou turn slightly during the session so that the sides
sunburnt without tanning when exposed to the sun, by"infrared" (IR) are longer than the wave lengths of visible light. Therefore, it is of great importancesession), we advise you to reduce the sessions byof your body are better exposed to the tanning rays.
persons suffering from sunburn, by children, or byAnd the wave lengths of "ultraviolet" (UV), which tans our skin,- that you follow the instructions in sections "Important" ande.g. 5 minutes per side of the body.
persons who suffer (or have previously suffered) fromare shorter than these."UV sessions: how often? And how long?";
skin cancer or who are predisposed to skin cancer.Science has managed to reproduce these three kinds of solar- that you select the advised operational distance of 55 cm
Y Consult your doctor if ulcers, moles or persistentradiation: heat (e.g. Infraphil), light (lamps) and UV (solariums,(approx. 24"-32");
lumps develop on the skin.sun couches etc.)- that you do not exceed the maximum amount of tanning
hours per year (i.e. 26 hours or 1560 minutes);
- that you always wear the provided goggles while tanning. |
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