Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product IPHR4 Rio
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1 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER WARNINGS • Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference. •This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years .
2 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Unsuitable skin tones and hair types: • IPL is not suitable for dark skin tones, for example, those of Afro-Caribbean, Black African, Indian or Pakistani descent.
3 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Do not use if: • You are pregnant or breast feeding, you have a history of epilepsy or are taking medication known to increase photosensitivity.
4 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Possible reactions: • Mostpeoplefeela heatingsensation during treatment. Some people experience a slight reddening of the skin.
5 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER INTRODUCTION The EVOLUTION ™IP L H AIR RE MOVE R uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology . Placed against the skin, gentle pulses of intense light are directed at the hair follicle to disable the hair root without affecting the surrounding area.
6 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER 1 Control panel 2 Power level indicators (1–5) 3 Power level decrease button (-) 4 Power level increase button (+) 5 Security lock 6 Security key (x2) (x1) attached .
7 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER @ % 9 Air vents 0 Treatment head ! Orange IPL aperture @ Bulb cartridge (inside treatment head) £ IPL treatment button $ Mains power lead % Treatment head release but.
8 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER SUITABLE SKIN TYPES Your Evolution IPL Hair Remover is suitable for fair coloured skin through to olive and tanned skin types. For treatment to be effective the hair needs to be darker than the surrounding skin. Best results are on pale skin with dark hair.
9 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER TREATMENT SUMMARY Read all warnings before you begin Establish skin tone using the chart Carry out a patch test Wait 24 hours Did your skin react to the patch test? Se.
10 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER 24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by testing a small area. The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type. Treat an area on each power level (e.g. arm, leg) up to the maximum power level for your skin type (see Skin Chart).
11 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Please ensure you read and understand the ‘Warnings’ section before proceeding. • Donotuseanyhairremovalmethodthatplucksthehairfromthefollicle,asthisrendersIPLineffective.
12 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER STEP 1 Important: Shave the area to be treated. This ensures the light energy goes directly to the hair root and avoids hairs burning above the skin surface. Hairs that burn can also cause damage to the treatment head.
13 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER The keyswitch will stop flashing and illuminate green. A series of self-checks will be performed. During this time, the power levels will illuminate up and down. When completed, the lowest power level will illuminate and the enable button will flash blue ready for selection.
14 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER STEP 5 Press the enable button once. The enable button will stop flashing. Note: Each time the power setting is adjusted, you will need to press the enable button to continue. The indicator light will illuminate orange.
15 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Notes • Do NOT move the unit during treatment. • The unit will become warm during use which is quite normal. STEP 8 When moving the unit to the next area, the skin sensors must be lifted off the skin.
16 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER ERROR CODES Indication Problem / Solution OVERHEAT PROTECTION Not a product fault. Unit should be left on (cooling fans will run) and allowed to cool. Continue treatment after 10–15mins. FAN ERROR Turn off using keyswitch, wait 5 seconds and turn on again.
17 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER TREATMENT AREA When moving the unit try and build up a grid-like pattern to ensure complete coverage. Important: Do NOT repeatedly treat over the same area in a single session. FACIAL TREATMENT The Evolution IPL Hair Remover can be safely used on the face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line.
18 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER The Evolution IPL Hair Remover contains a high performance bulb system. The performance of the bulb is checked after each treatment. When there are 300 treatments remaining, the indicator light flashes yellow. When the yellow light changes and illuminates red, the bulb must be changed.
19 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Older bulb cartridges will degrade and not deliver an effective treatment. They may also damage the unit if not replaced. Before fitting the new bulb cartridge, ensure the unit has been turned off for at least 5 minutes to allow it to cool.
20 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER STEP 4 Pull the old bulb cartridge out. Important: Do NOT touch the bulb glass surfaces as these may be hot. STEP 5 To fit the new bulb cartridge, ensure the connecting pins line up with the pin holes inside the unit.
21 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012.
22 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER Everyone’s hair grows differently, depending on age, weight, metabolism, hormones, ethnicity, medications and other factors.
23 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER How should I prepare my skin for IPL hair removal? Ensure your skin is clean. IPL hair removal is most effective on pale skin. Sunbathing, use of sun beds and fake tanning should NOT be undertaken prior to treatment. How should I prepare the hairs for IPL hair removal? Shave the area to be treated.
24 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER After IPL hair removal is there anything to avoid? Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least 48 hours. If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen. Also avoid using abrasive cleansers or skin peeling treatments.
25 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER What is the difference between IPL and a laser? There are two big differences between Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light. Generally IPL covers a much larger area than the relatively small treatment spot with lasers and therefore treatments of larger areas are much quicker.
26 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER IMPORTANT • When notin usestore key(s) responsiblyaway fromchildren. • IPL treatment should not cause significant discomfort. You may feel a slight warming of the area.
27 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER SPECIFICATION UNIT: Light So 60mm Input: 230V AC ~ 50Hz 150W ENVIRONMENT Temperature: Operating: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius Storage: -20 to 50 degrees Celsius Humidity: .
28 EVOLUTION ™ IPL HAIR REMOVER DISPOSAL The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
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