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Proper use
The unit is intended for directing infrared radiation at
the human body. Any other use is regarded as im-
proper. This unit is not designed for commercial use,
but for use in the private home!
Safe handling
• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) of limited physical or mental abilities or insuf-
ficient experience or knowledge, unless their safety
is supervised by a responsible person or they have
been instructed in use of the unit by that person.
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk
of suffocation).
• Never use the unit near water.
• The unit should not be used if it has been dropped,
exposed to extreme humidity or damaged in any
other way.
• Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids and
do not allow liquids to enter the unit.
• Do not leave the unit unsupervised during operation.
• Switch the unit off immediately if it becomes faulty
or malfunctions.
Safety advice for your health
Warning
• Risk of burns! The filter disc and unit housing be-
come very hot during operation. You could be burnt
by touching it!
• Do not touch the hot glass when operating the but-
tons (On/Off and timer). There is a risk of burning.
• Always allow the unit to cool down before you touch it.
• Always remove the mains plug and let the unit cool
down before you pack it away.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands if it is plugged in.
• Do not allow water to spray on the unit.
• The unit must be operated only when it is completely dry.
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:
• for person insensitive to heat.
Heat sensitivity can be reduced or increased in the
following cases:
• in diabetic patients,
• in people suffering from drowsiness, dementia or a
lack of concentration,
• in people with skin changes caused by illness,
• in people with scarred skin in the treatment area,
• in people with allergies,
• in children and elderly people,
• after taking medicine or consuming alcohol.
In cases of acute inflammatory processes, the unit
should only be used after consultation with a doctor.
Important notes
Warning
• The distance to the infrared radiant heater depends
largely on personal heat sensitivity and the treat-
ment concerned. Make sure the distance between
the infrared radiant heater and the body part being
treated is not less than 30 cm!
• Always limit the length of use and check for skin
reactions.
• Under some circumstances, medicines, cosmetics
and foodstuffs can lead to oversensitive or allergic
skin reactions. Treatment should be discontinued
immediately in these cases.
• An appropriate distance between the infrared lamp
and the desired treatment area must be maintained
during treatment so that no skin irritation, such as
tingling, itching, burning or too high heat sensitivity
occurs. Stop the treatment if this occurs. Alterna-
tively, increase the radiation distance and/or reduce
the radiation duration.
• The minimum distances described in these instruc-
tions for use must be adhered to.
• Special care and caution is necessary if using the
unit for a long period.
• Do not use the unit if there is the risk of your falling
asleep!
• Excessive exposure can result in skin burns.
• Children do not understand the risks associated with
electrical appliances. Make sure that the unit cannot
be used unsupervised by children.
Set-up
Important
• Place the unit on a solid and even surface.
• The unit must not be set up on a slope or laying down.
• The minimum distance between flammable items
and the infrared lamp must not be less than 1 metre.
min. 1 m
• Please make sure the unit is not placed on flammable
materials such as table cloths or carpets.
• Do not leave any easily flammable or meltable items
close to the unit.
• Do not hang the unit on the wall or from the ceiling.
• Do not use the unit in the open air.
• Protect the unit from strong impacts.
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