LitePod User Manual
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1. Email SUAL INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your LitePod Lightbox This is one of the most advanced lightboxes available using it can enhance your vitality boost your energy levels during the dark winter months and improve your sense of wellbeing Please read the instructions before using your LitePod PRECAUTIONS Research show that light therapy is very safe and effective There are not any problems with UV ultra violet as there is very little far less than you would get normally out of doors If you have a problem with UV the tubes can be screened to remove it entirely please phone for details However we suggest that you check with your doctor if you e have a major problem with your eyes e are taking medication which states avoid bright light e you have or have suffered from severe depression TAKING YOU TREATMENT FOR S A D AND ENERGY LEVELS 1 Have the lightbox about an arms distance away about 50cm and slightly to one side Fig 3 2 The light needs to go into the eye so do not wear goggles or tinted glasses Plain glasses or contact lenses are fine Do not doze or sleep you must be awake to take the treatment 3 Do not look at the light all the time just glance at it every now and then You can carry on with your normal routine reading and writing have breakfast beside it or use when you are using your computer 4 It is better to take your light treatment as early as possible2. during the day and you should not use it within 4 hours of bedtime 5 Repeat daily Once you have your LitePod we suggest that you start using it at the beginning of September to get you ready for winter LENGTH OF TREATMENT Lightbox Replacement Tubes Daily Treatment See below for instructions Time TAKING YOUR TREATMENT FOR SLEEP DISORDERS If you find it difficult to wake up in the morning use it as soon as you get up or you could even try putting it on a timer to come on just before your alarm goes off If you find it hard to stay awake and fall asleep early in the evening then it is fine to have a top up during the afternoon or early evening You might have to experiment and find a time that suits you best SAFETY DO NOT use near water or in damp conditions in the presence of flammable gases or cover the lightbox with anything that could obstruct ventilation slots And please supervise any children near the LitePod MAINTAINING YOUR LIGHTBOX Always switch the lightbox off at the switch and remove plug before maintenance Disconnect the lightbox from the mains supply and remove the screws to take the box apart There are four screws located deep in the back of the box and require a No 1 Pozi screwdriver to remove them Cut the retaining cable ties at the top and bottom of the lamp and discard Figure 5 and Replacement of these is not necessary as they are used to retain the lamps during transit Yo
3. eye ache or headaches you will find that this will go after a few days just use it for less time until you are used to the brightness of the light PREPARING THE LIGHTBOX FOR USE 1 Place the lightbox on a firm surface ideally white or light coloured 2 Plug the cable into the wall socket Figure 1 3 Switch the lightbox on The switch will illuminate Figure 2 www sad uk com
4. u can now slide the lamp out of the lamp holder Insert the new lamp and snap into the lamp holder Reassemble the lightbox and plug in to test TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 35 C 220 240Vac 50Hz Operating temperature 10 to 35 C Safety EN60601 10 C Class lla Medical Device GUARANTEE All lightboxes are guaranteed for 3 years tubes 1 year against manufacturing defect from the date of purchase Return to Please note that these are guidelines only and if you have discussed on how to change tubes CLEANING manufacturer warranty This is in addition to your statutory rights your treatment with your practitioner then we suggest that you LitePod ND24W Approx 45 mins 1 hr Clean occasionally with a soft duster or wipe with a damp cloth follow their advice Figure 4 MANUFACTURER S A D LIGHTBOX COMPANY TO CHANGE THE LAMPS IN THE LITEPOD Syma House Halifax Road High Wycombe HP12 3SN UK We recommend that the tubes are changed every 3 years to ensure Tel 0845 095 6477 Fax 0845 095 6499 a high light output This should only be undertaken by a Outside the UK Tel 44 0 1494 453762 competent person or electrician info sad uk com www sad uk com This is the minimum time for using the LitePod you can use your lightbox all day if you prefer but not within 4 hours of bedtime If you find that you are more comfortable with it further away you can use it up to 80 cm away but you will need to increase the time If you get a slight
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