Light Therapy Systems Greater well-being
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1. If desired a one off light therapy session of 30 minutes at 10 000 lux can be taken and we recom mend using the device during the day or at the latest in the early part of the evening between 8 am and 8 pm Please do not use the light therapy device after 8 pm this could affect your internal clock and lead to sleep problems This of course does not apply if you use the light therapy device to affect your time pattern sleep problems shift worker syndrome etc in this case discuss the matter with your doctor to decide on treatment times that will achieve the therapeutic aim You must respect the distance from the device and the corresponding lux values as stated in the technical data above in order for the treatment to be successful The light therapy session may be interrupted or carried out in two stages if so desired You can experiment with various distances to determine the best and most comfortable setting for you You can use the light therapy device as often as you like and feel better 3 3 What can you expect from a successful light therapy session Before starting the light therapy session you want to know how long it will take for positive results to be obtained There are big differences from one user to another because everybody reacts differently to light some users notice after the first session that they are in a better mood and have more drive this is however rather unusual in most cases 2 to 4 days go2. Minuten 900 10 20 20 Prozentsatz der Bevilkerung der sich in diesen Monaten schlecht t hit Every year we go through ups and downs Every year during autumn and winter the grey drab weather becomes oppressive and people lapse into a lack of well being lethargy melancholy and even depression combined with a craving for carbohydrates which is often accompanied by weight gain During spring and summer the mood always improves with increased activity and a sense of well being People brim with energy get by with less sleep and effortlessly get rid of any excess weight Our forebears spent most of their time outside if we leave home today on a winter s morning in the dark take the underground to a badly lit office only see with the light of a desk lamp and then don t go home until it s dark in the evening we spend our lives almost completely without any natural daylight CHRONOLUX The brightest thing we are exposed to during the day is almost always artificial light of a maximum of 300 500 lux which is considerably lower than if we were outdoors even on a dull day during the autumn or winter months In today s industrial society we therefore get too little essential natural light especially during the dark season and our body reacts to these shorter periods of natural daylight This is not harmful to most people but a large part about 10 of our population suffers more from these shorter darker d
3. in our body Sunlight is received by the retina and passed on to the hypothalamus as a nerve impulse and has an influence on the duration of sleep and sleep patterns hormone balance and other autonomic functions and also has a great influence on the immune system The pineal body as the interface between natural daylight and the human body forms the hormone called melatonin it is released when it is dark and promotes sleep bright light is therefore not only seen it also controls a specific hormonal message that is sent to the whole organism If all the body s cells receive the message it is night time from the neurotransmitter melatonin found in the blood the organism switches to night mode The hormone melatonin tells the body chemically that it is night time and a sufficiently large dose of bright light can affect this signal and suppress the release of melatonin Chronolux light therapy systems are able to control the release of melatonin thanks to their bright light similar to daylight thereby eliminating the symptoms brought about by the lack of light Experience to date describes light therapy as effective and safe in over 80 of users and it became clear that the Chronolux light therapy system produces a level of light that can otherwise not be achieved in the autumn and winter months Based on experience the light therapy system should be used during the entire period when light levels are lower
4. once more you once more want to call friends write letters go to the cinema or theatre and organise a volleyball session Sex is no lon ger an obligation but something fun again in short you feel human again from Dr N Rosenthal Prof S Kasper Licht Therapie Light Therapy Heyne Taschenbuch 5150 SAMRAT improving patient care 4 Undesirable effects and contraindications No harm or side effects have been observed when the light therapy device is used correctly Some users occasionally complain of eye irritation headaches and dry skin In most cases these problems disappear a few hours after the light therapy session is over By gradually increasing the dose reducing the distance to the lamp every day or increasing the treatment time this can be counteracted Go to see your doctor if you regularly take medication certain antidepressants or psychotropic drugs more serious side effects may occur in such cases The same applies to hypersensitivity to light and various eye diseases if this is the case please ask your ophthalmologist before using the device 5 Taking care of and maintaining the device Chronolux devices are maintenance free The fluorescent tubes have a lifespan of around 5 000 hours according to the information provided by the manufacturer As light therapy depends on full brightness we recommend changing the fluorescent tubes every 4 to 5 years as all fluorescent tubes undergo a drop in ill
5. plug taken out Please only replace the fluorescent tubes with a structurally identical ones as stated on the label the following may be used Medic 2D PL fluorescent tubes Philips Master PL L 4P 36W 840 2G11 Medic 4 as above Medic 6 Philips Master PL L 4p 80 840 2G11 Medic 100 Philips Master TL5 HO 80W 840 or equivalent Osram or Sylvania products The number 36 indicates the Wattage the number 840 states the colour temperature of the fluores cent tube 840 according to the manufacturer corresponds to daylight at 4 000 Kelvin The lamps must not be disposed of in the household waste fluorescent tubes must sent for recycling as special waste 12 SAMRAT improving patient care 6 Technical Data CHRONOLUX MEDIC 4 MEDIC 6 MEDIC 2 D Dimmer Lamp wattage 4x 360W 4x 80 W 2 x36 W Illuminance 10000 lux approx 40 cm 10000 lux approx 60 cm 6000 lux approx 35 cm Power consumption 144 W 320 W 72 W Nominal voltage 230 V 50 60 Hz 230 V 50 60 Hz 230 V 50 60 Hz Dimensions 550 x 460 x 90 mm 700 x 650 x 90 mm 550 x 300 x 90 mm Weight 5 2 Kg 9 5 Kg 2 5 Kg Subject to technical modifications For wall mounting or roller stands l For ceiling mounting specialist CHRONOLUX MEDIC 100 Clinic MEDIC 200 P Clinic Lamp wattage 6 x 80 W 6 x 80 W IIluminance 10000 lux 40 cm 10000 lux 40 cm Power consumption 480 W 480 W Nominal voltage 230 V 50 6
6. 0 Hz 230 V 50 60 Hz Dimensions 1500 x 650 x 90 mm 1500 x 650 x 90 mm Weight 8 Kg 21 Kg with roller stands 8 Kg Subject to technical modifications 1253 The devices comply with the Guidelines of the Medical Device Ordinance MPV and ISO 9001 2008 ISO 13485 2003 CE and the EC Directive 93 42 EEC CHRONOLUX 7 Further reading Summary of popular scientific publications that can be understood by non experts Borb ly A 1991 Das Geheimnis des Schlafs The Secret of Sleep Ullstein Sachbuch 34761 Very good overview of the principles of sleep Haen E Zulley J published 1994 Chronomedizin Light Therapy Roderer Regensburg Only comprehensive German language book on the principles and treatment possibilities of chronobiology Stiftung Warentest 1994 Fit durch gesunden Schlaf Fit through healthy sleep Reihe Ratgeber Gesundheit Health Guide Very good description of the principles sleep disturbances and possibilities for treatment Wegscheider Hyman J 1993 Licht und Gesundheit Light and Health rororo Sachbuch 19358 Whybrow P Bahr R 1993 Winterschlaf Winter Sleep rororo Sachbuch 19131 Wirz Justice A Graw P 1995 Beeinflussung der menschlichen Psyche durch Licht Effect of Light on the Human Psyche In Der Mensch im Strahlungsfeld der Sonne Humans in the radiation field of the sun Forum Davos Zulley J Wirz Justice A published 1999 Lichttherapie Light Therapy 2 Edi
7. FAMNIT improving patient care CHRONOLUX Light Therapy Systems User and operating manual Greater well being vitality and zest for life Before using the light therapy unit please read this manual carefully SAMRAT improving patient care Dear Chronolux customer We are pleased that you have chosen a Chronolux light therapy unit You have made a good choice Our products are made in Germany with great care using the most up to date manufacturing methods Our products are ISO certified which means that you also get the high level of quality associated with products that are Made in Germany Thousands of people successfully use our devices at home every year during the autumn and winter months and benefit from the healing and preventative effect of light Our device can also help you to eradicate the unpleasant effects of a lack of light thereby enabling you to return to the level of energy and productivity you are used to This small brochure should help you to determine how and when you can use light therapy most effectively for you to boost your well being and zest for life We would also like to wish you health and success If you have any questions we will be happy to spend time to talk them through thoroughly Please let us know if we can help you in any way at all CHRONOLUX Contents 2 1 3 1 3 2 eros Des 5 2 Indications for use of the device Greater well being and zest for life by compe
8. autumn winter because if the light treatment is stopped the low feeling can come back CHRONOLUX 3 Using the light therapy unit A general lack of drive a temporary lack of enthusiasm or reduced motivation along with a greater need for sleep are characteristic of seasonal affective disorders SAD In our part of the world these affective disorders occur in about 20 of the population and this group of people can to a large extent benefit from light therapy A very short light exposure time 2 to 3 times a week is often sufficient in such cases to bring back a general feeling of well being Every person reacts differently to light and especially at the beginning some people find it hard to get used to the high levels of illuminance of 2 500 to 10 000 lux and can only look into the light for a short time in order to keep the stress on the eye as low as possible please ensure that you leave the normal room lighting switched on during the light therapy session operating the device in a dark environment considerably increases the contrast in the room which can cause stress to the eyes depending on which direction you are looking in 3 1 Setting up and starting up the device The light therapy device is designed to be a table top device you should therefore choose a flat stable surface to place it on Please make sure that the ventilation slit is kept free and never operate the device with a defective filter screen or withou
9. ays than others during the autumn and winter months people in this group repeatedly experience the following symptoms which have a negative effect on their quality of life e Weare moodier less enthusiastic and weaker than normal and we often avoid social contact with friends colleagues and family e We sleep more and yet still don t feel refreshed and find it harder to concentrate e We feel that our motivation is falling that our overall ability to cope with stress is dropping and the tendency towards depression increases In various studies by university hospitals the participants were repeatedly asked about their sensitivity to seasonal changes The graph to the left shows the months during which parts of the population feel worst L A connection between temperature and the duration of daylight is evident Quelle Kasper et al x T nlll aT Monate Light therapy can help to eradicate these symptoms and to recreate the level of energy and performance the person normally feels SAMRAT improving patient care 2 1 What happens in our body if we don t get enough light We need light to synchronise our organism with the days and seasons for shift workers this problem is connected with their work and for those crossing the Atlantic this is known as jet lag The lack of natural daylight with its intensity and light spectrum can alter many biological pro cesses
10. by before the person starts to feel better So don t give up before you have used the light therapy device for at least 5 consecutive days be cause most people who respond to light react in the first one to two weeks to using the device and experience continuous improvement in their general condition as they continue with the light therapy after this period Most users feel the effect of the light therapy physically there is a feeling of lightness and calm and the lack of ability to perform gradually subsides your vigour and energy start to come back CHRONOLUX In his book Lichttherapie Light Therapy Professor Kasper describes it very aptly your body feels light the burden of living life and dragging your body from place to place melts away the overwhelming need to sleep abates The craving for carbohydrates and sweet things subsides Cakes and chocolate no longer represent an irresistible temptation Even going on a diet appears to be in the realm of the possible You can think clearly and concentrate once more Finally the brain stops creaking like an old ma chine that needs lubricating Your computer is running at full tilt again You can make calculations again and you are overflowing with new ideas New ways of solving problems open up Thinking of sport no longer terrifies you and you can rouse yourself to go jogging or to go to the gym or the swimming baths Your interest in contact with the outside is aroused
11. nd the guarantee period CHRONOLUX We reserve the right to make changes to keep up with developments and to further perfect the product C lt 1253 CHRONOLUX Light Therapy Systems Greater well being vitality and zest for life zC Samarit Medical AG Grundstrasse 14 PO Box 213 improving patient care CH 8126 Zumikon Switzerland Tel 41 449181011 Fax 41 44 918 24 39 e mail info samarit com www samarit com 2011 All rights reserved by Samarit Medical AG Switzerland Products are subject to change without prior notice
12. nsating for a lack of light What happens in our body if we don t get enough light Using the light therapy device Setting up and starting up the device Dosage and length of treatment What can you expect from a successful light therapy session Side effects and contraindications Taking care of and maintaining the device Cleaning and disinfecting the device Changing the lamps Technical Data Further reading Warranty CONN DD HP HA oe 10 11 11 12 13 14 4 SAMRAT improving patient care 1 Indications for use Chronolux light therapy units are specially developed devices to treat seasonal affective disorder SAD as well as to treat problems relating to our inner clock shift work sleep disturbances The units are medicinal devices that are covered by Directive MDD 93 42 EEC and bear the CE label The official body designated for monitoring our production is The treatment is carried out using bright white light without UV and infra red to a high level of illu minance up to 10 000 lux depending on the chosen distance from the device 2 Greater well being and zest for life by compensating for a lack of light During the dark season during the autumn and winter months many people repeatedly complain of a lack of energy and reduced performance Everybody goes through mood swings that depend among other things on the seasons and the weather this is in no way unusual and is part of our nature a pecan in
13. t the filter screen Please do not use the device in a damp environment shower or bathroom Do not leave the device unattended and remove the plug from the socket after use The device has a 3 m long power cable with a moulded European format plug Before switching the device on the switch on the rear of the housing must be set to 0 you can then switch on the power supply To switch the device on move the switch to I the device will start to light up After about 5 minutes the tubes will reach their maximum brightness please seat yourself at the prescribed distance in front of or slightly diagonally to the lamp so that the middle of the illuminated surface is about at eye level The recommended duration of the light therapy session depends on the distance from the device e half an hour at 10 000 Lux gt 45 50 cm distance You do not have to stare at the light source for the whole time it s sufficient to look at the light directly about once a minute You can read watch television etc at the same time It is just important that your face is within the prescribed distance of the lamp that the eyes are not closed and you are not wearing any goggles if you do not follow these instructions no therapeutic effect will be achieved SAMRAT improving patient care 3 2 Dose and length of treatment Based on experience we recommend the following light therapy doses to treat Seasonal Affective Disorders SAD
14. tion Roderer Regensburg Current knowledge of light therapy for depression and sleep disturbances Rosenthal N Kasper S 1997 Lichttherapie Das Programm gegen Winterdepressionen Light Therapy the programme against seasonal affective disorders Heyne Taschenbuch 5150 14 SAMRAT improving patient care 8 Warranty We guarantee the device for 60 months from the date of purchase The warranty covers manufacturing and material defects ex works and includes the cost of repairs and replacement parts Responsibility of the manufacturer We as the manufacturer will only be held liable for the safety reliability and performance of the device if e changes and repairs are carried out by personnel authorised by us only e the electrical installation in the room where the device is used meets the requirements of VDE 0107 and e the device is used according to the user manual The warranty ceases to apply and we will not be held liable e if unauthorised work or modifications are carried out on the device e for damage that can be attributed to faulty electrical installations as well as lightning damage fire or force majeure e if the user instructions are not followed e if the device label is removed or has been rendered illegible e if there is damage to the housing and in particular the filter screen e for loss or damage that can be attributed to the device or how it is used Guarantee service repairs by us do not exte
15. uminance with use and age about 10 to 15 after 4 to 5 years In order to ensure the same level of performance all tubes should be changed at once ATTENTION The lamps must not be disposed of in the household waste fluorescent tubes must sent for recycling as special waste We will carry out any necessary repairs professionally or we will send the replacement parts for the device to the specialist company of your choice If you want to dispose of the whole device we will of course take it back and sent it on to be dis posed of correctly If you have any queries or need technical advice please call our service hotline 41 44 918 10 11 CHRONOLUX Please keep the packaging in case the device needs sending back so that it can be transported safely Ge The packaging is 100 recyclable only cardboard and is licensed Vac gt Gail Poneman by the recycling organisation INTERSEROH 5 1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device Before cleaning the device the plug must be removed from the socket The device may only be cleaned once it has cooled down with a dry or slightly damp cloth Scouring agents or other harsh cleaning materials must not be used For disinfection we recommend using Lysoformin diluted specially to 0 5 5 2 Changing the type of fluorescent tube The lamps should only be changed by qualified personnel Before the tubes are changed the device must be switched off and the
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