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3. INTENDED USE
Purpose
The infrared lamp is intended for radiation on the human body.
Through infrared light radiation, heat is conveyed to the individual.
Target group
This device is intended for self-treatment in the home, not in profes-
sional healthcare facilities. The application is suitable for all adults
who are not sensory impaired and who are fully conscious.
Clinical benefits
The infrared lamp allows the user to heat specific areas of the skin
using infrared light. As a result, blood supply to the irradiated skin in-
creases and the metabolic rate in the temperature field also increas-
es. The body's healing process is stimulated by the e ects of the in-
frared light. Healing processes are supported in a targeted manner.
Indications
The user can use the device for additional therapy in the treatment
of the following diseases:
• Ear, nose and throat disorders, e.g. acute rhinitis
• Acne
• Muscular tension, e.g.
- Periarthropathic soft tissue diseases (myalgia, myogelosis,
myotendopathies, fibrositis)
- Arthralgia in arthritis
- Rheumatic joint problems (not with inflammatory flare-ups)
Contraindications
 WARNING
• This device is NOT intended for use by people with restricted
physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience and/
or a lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
who has responsibility for their safety or they receive instructions
from this person on how to use the device, so as to prevent the
risk of fire or burns.
• DO NOT use this device on people who are insensitive to heat.
• Heat sensitivity can be lessened or increased in the following
cases:
- Diabetic patients
- Paraplegia patients
- People who are drowsy, have dementia or problems with con-
centration
- People with skin alterations due to illness
- People with scarred tissue in the area of application
• DO NOT use this device in the following cases:
- Acute rheumatoid arthritis
- Infectious arthritis
- Circulatory disorders
- Decompensated cardiac insu ciency or severe cardiac ar-
rhythmia
- Acute or recent myocardial infarction
- Derailed diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, adrenal insu -
ciency
- Infections
- Open wounds
- Severe swelling
- Radiotherapy (incl. three months after treatment)
- Sensation disorders in the treatment area
- On children and elderly people
- After taking medication or drinking alcohol
• Do not operate the device if you are wearing an implant, particu-
larly if it is located in the area of the body to be treated. If you
have any doubts, consult your doctor.
• If you are pregnant, do not operate the device near your abdo-
men, in order to prevent this area from overheating. If you have
any doubts, consult your doctor.
• This device is not intended for use by children. Children should
be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the device
to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
Undesirable side e ects
• Medication, cosmetics or food can, under certain conditions,
lead to a hypersensitive or allergic skin reaction. In this case, the
irradiation must be stopped immediately.
• During treatment, an appropriate distance must be maintained
between the infrared lamp and the desired treatment area to
prevent skin irritation, such as tingling, itching and burning, or
excessive sensitivity to heat. Discontinue treatment if this is the
case. Alternatively, increase the radiation distance and/or reduce
the radiation duration.
• Prolonged use may cause skin burns.
Intended use of protective eyewear
The protective eyewear is exclusively intended for protecting your
eyes against infrared radiation while using an infrared lamp. The pro-
tective eyewear provides protection against infrared radiation only.
The protective eyewear does NOT provide protection against other
types of radiation. Use the protective eyewear only with beurer in-
frared lamps. Never use the protective eyewear with infrared lamps
from other manufacturers.
Always use the protective eyewear directly over your eyes, not over
another pair of glasses. The protective eyewear is intended for do-
mestic/private use only, not for commercial use.
The protective eyewear is not suitable for use as eye protection
against mechanical hazards (e.g. impacts).
It is free from pollutants as per the legal requirements.
4. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
Electrical safety
The device is protected against overheating by a thermal fuse that
is triggered automatically.
 WARNING
• Any form of improper use can be dangerous.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock or permanent damage to the
device, check that the voltage specified on the device corre-
sponds to the local mains voltage before connecting the device
• Use a mains part connector that is easily accessible so that the
mains plug can be removed quickly if necessary.
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands – risk of electric
shock!
• Arrange the mains cable so that no-one will trip over it.
• Always remove the mains plug from the socket when the device
is not in use, when you are cleaning the device or in the event of
disruptions, smoke or odour formation. When removing the plug,
pull on the mains plug, not on the cable!
• Caution when handling the mains cable (risk of strangulation and
su ocation).
• Before use, ensure that the device and its components display
no visible damage. If you have any doubts, do not use the device
and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Services ad-
dress. This is particularly applicable in the case of scratches and
cracks in the pane or cracks in the casing.
• If the mains cable or its housing is damaged, this must be re-
placed by customer services or the retailer, as there is a risk of
electric shock.
• Disconnection from the power supply network is only guaran-
teed if the mains plug is unplugged.
• If the mains cable of this device is damaged, it must be discard-
ed. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of.
• Never wrap the mains cable around the infrared lamp.
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