Mercola Vitality D-LITE, User Manual

Page 1: ...18 LAMP MERCOLA BED LIGHT SYSTEM USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...arts due to incorrect installation or operation Dealer shall not be liable for loss or damages caused either directly or indirectly from the use of its products This limited warranty does not extend to any products which have been damaged as a result of accident misuse abuse or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative This warranty does not a...

Page 3: ...posure Times 12 Using The Tanning Bed 13 Timer Instructions 13 Caring For and Maintaining Your Tanning Bed 13 Preventive Maintenance Matrix 14 Cleaning and Acrylic Maintenance 14 Acrylic Removal and Re installation 15 Lamp Removal 15 Lamp Cleaning and Replacement 16 How to Obtain Service 16 Helpful Service Hints 17 Lamp Configuration 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Photosensitivity 19 Pregnancy 2...

Page 4: ...or believe you are sensitive to sunlight See Photosensitivity Refer to Table of Contents Recommended eyewear One pair of protective eyewear approved by the FDA is furnished with this equipment Protective eyewear should be worn by all persons in the room when lamps are on Failure to wear protective eyewear during each tanning session may result in severe burns or long term injury to the eyes Only t...

Page 5: ...etween 100 and 130 Volts ALL IMPROPER VOLTAGES MUST BE RECTIFIED WITH THE CORRECT BUCK BOOSTER TRANSFORMER Buck Boosters are available through your Tanning Bed Dealer See power cord label to determine voltage and receptacle requirements Additionally a very easy way of protecting your tanning bed from potential electrical damage due to power surges or spikes is to UNPLUG the unit when NOT in use Fa...

Page 6: ...ANCE HINTS IN THIS USERS MANUAL IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REQUIRE TECHNICAL SUPPORT INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TANNING ACCESSORIES OR FUTURE UPGRADES FOR NEW LAMPS DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE YOU PURCHASED YOUR TANNING BED www mercola com 6 ...

Page 7: ...he fan openings Unpacking Instructions Your tanning bed comes in two cardboard cartons one for the bench and one for the canopy Remove the bench and canopy from the plastic bags The canopy box contains the canopy unit and pedestal The bench box contains bench unit users manual pillow and a hardware kit box containing legs arms safety goggles and assembly hardware Inspect the items including canopy...

Page 8: ... i e carpet Figure 1a Attach the legs using the washers and the allen bolts which are already in the bottom of the tanning bed Use the allen wrench I to tighten Step 2 Turn bench right side up on floor Place so that the power cord connection is facing your wall outlet www mercola com 8 ...

Page 9: ...ct the acrylic and support the weight of the canopy when attaching it Step 1 Two people are required for this step Before lifting the canopy over the bench for placement it is much easier to have the allen bolt ready in hand Step 2 With one person at each end of the canopy unit lift up the canopy above the bench and align the allen bolt holes from the canopy with the arms Slip the allen bolt E thr...

Page 10: ... up snap the ball end socket onto the top ball end of the canopy by pushing into place Step 2 Lift the canopy to the maximum open position and snap the ball end socket onto the bottom ball end of the bench by pushing into place Repeat for the second gas shock www mercola com 10 ...

Page 11: ...py to bench cables Step 1 Connect the canopy to the bench power cord located on the back of the unit Step 2 Plug the three prong 120VAC power cord into a 15 Amp dedicated outlet NOTE IT IS BEST TO UNPLUG THE TANNING BED WHILE NOT IN USE DO NOT CONVERT THE POWER CORD TO A TWO PRONG CORD OR USE ANY EXTENSION CORD AS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES THIS TANNING BED SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED ...

Page 12: ...g bed is operating Regular sunglasses do not adequately protect your eyes from ultraviolet light FDA approved eye shields should be worn while tanning and by everyone in the room while the tanning bed is in operation Your Hair Your hair should be free of any gels mousses sprays or other hair products prior to tanning These products can cause damage to the tanning bed acrylic We suggest you wear ei...

Page 13: ...nt safety feature prevents the user from resetting the timer before the end of the pre set maximum time interval Caring For and Maintaining Your Tanning Bed THE TANNING BED SHOULD BE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SOURCE AT LEAST TWO 2 FULL HOURS BEFORE ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TO ALLOW THE TANNING BED TO ADEQUATELY COOL DOWN www mercola com 13 To start a session press the Set Bu...

Page 14: ...COHOL DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS SUCH AS WINDEX8 OR 4098 USE OF AMMONIA AND OR ALCOHOL ON YOUR ACRYLICS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Only use tanning bed cleaner available at your authorized dealer Spray the acrylic lightly and wipe with a soft cloth Take the following steps to maintain your acrylic When cleaning the tanning bed use a cotton towel which is much less abrasive than a paper towel Never...

Page 15: ...c may be sharp Acrylic Re installation Step 1 Place acrylic back on bed Tighten end cap screws Step 2 Take one end of the black acrylic trim and press firmly onto the aluminum frame pushing into the opening The longer flat edge of the trim must be against the top of the acrylic Step 3 Place the palm of your hand on the trim and apply pressure along the edge until the trim is firmly in place Lamp R...

Page 16: ...Take care not to scratch them because scratched or damaged reflectors will reduce the tanning capability of the tanning unit Gently wipe the entire length of the lamp with a damp cloth to remove any film buildup Vacuum reflector area using a soft brush attachment How to Obtain Service 1 Review the Helpful Service Hints to follow 2 If you require additional assistance contact the Customer Service D...

Page 17: ...olts The lamp may not be locked into place You may need to hand twist back into locking position The lamp may be burnt out Removal of the acrylic may be needed Refer to Acrylic Removal section of this manual Remove a lamp that lights and place it in the spot where the lamp was out If this new lamp doesn t light in this position the ballast may need to be replaced If it does light the first lamp ma...

Page 18: ...ng proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired itchy eyes headaches and loss of night vision Nude Tanning Parts of the body that have never been exposed to the sun before will turn pink or even red They might even break out with a rash This is caused by an over exposure to the ultraviolet rays It takes these parts longer to start the tanning process Rashes Heat rashes...

Page 19: ...kely to have a recurrence under the same conditions in the future Mayo Clinic 1993 Symptoms of Photosensitivity Usually severe burning Often occurs in patches and in small areas of the body Blotch formation This could be a result of heat as well as light Rash Photodermis Redness induced by light May be the cause of itching and may appear all over the body Uneven pigmentation Could be the result of...

Page 20: ... Control Pills Retin A Sulfonamides often for urinary tract infections Tranquilizers Water Pills Medications to avoid when tanning Acne medications Antibacterial Drugs Antibiotics Anticancer Drugs Antidepressants Antihistamines Anti inflammatory Drugs Antiparasitic Drugs Birth Control Pills Diabetes Drugs Diuretics Psoralen Drugs topical or oral Tranquilizers Antipsychotic Drugs For more informati...

Page 21: ...ANCE HINTS IN THIS USERS MANUAL IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REQUIRE TECHNICAL SUPPORT INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TANNING ACCESSORIES OR FUTURE UPGRADES FOR NEW LAMPS DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE YOU PURCHASED YOUR TANNING BED www mercola com 21 ...

Page 22: ...____________________ Salesperson____________________________________________________ Date of Purchase________________________________________________ Bench Serial Number____________________________________________ Canopy Serial Number___________________________________________ Attach your receipt to this manual www mercola com 22 Tanning Bed General Specifications Required Receptacle NEMA 5 15R Re...

Page 23: ...ver tan or tan minimally should not use this equipment To use lie down on bench and pull canopy down as far as adjustment will allow maintaining at least 2 inches 5 1 centimeters between your body and canopy to avoid overexposure This product is in conformity with performance standards for sun lamp products under 21 CFR Part 1040 20 and ANSI UL Standard 482 Never tan more than once a day and allow...