User`s Guide - True Sun LLC
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1. Q Product Specifics e Professional s choice e Treats moderate to severe symptoms e BRITEWAVE full spectrum technology e 100 effective bandwidth Angled face for convenient j a Convenient carrying handle desktop or countertop use 4 10 000 lux of full spectrum Polycarbonate lens lt lt 9 lighting Durable molded polymer BRITEWAVE Technology frame Diffuser lens and reflector designed to produce a soft even field of light Timer allows up to 60 minutes per session Positioning Your briteLITE The briteLITE has an eight foot cord which gives you freedom to use your device in locations that are most convenient for you Many people place the light on a counter table or desk Position the briteLITE approximately 20 30 inches away from you and at a 45 angle from your body see diagram 1 You can read eat work at the computer watch TV put on makeup or exercise while using your briteLITE e Allow the light to bathe your face Use your briteLITE in a well lit room to minimize eyestrain For best results place the briteLITE near you at eye level so it shines directly toward your eyes The proper response to light therapy occurs through the retina of the eye not through the skin However you do not need to stare at the light If you are in front of the briteLITE and position it close enough only an occasional glance is needed to achieve the maximum benefits gt2. OOE WY gt J Le 40 UN Read All Safety Guidelines Before Using Your briteLI TE Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury or damage to your briteLITE Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs this could result in electric shock burns and or fire Don t place heavy objects on top of the cord When unplugging the briteLITE grasp the plug directly to avoid damaging the cord Never pull on the power cord to remove a plug from the socket Unplug the light before servicing to eliminate the risk of electrical shock The lamps can become extremely hot Allow at least five minutes for the lamps to cool before handling To avoid damage to the briteLITE never expose your light to water or other liquids Do not place any object on top of the briteLITE Limit disassembly We designed the briteLITE so that you can remove the front cover and change the bulbs safely You risk electrical shock and or damage to the light if you do any other disassembly An Apollo authorized service representative should perform all other maintenance Contents I OCCT 5 reinicia aia 3 Circadian RAYIM ee ee 4 A A A 6 Usina Tour telares J Suggested Usage for Your briteLITE 7 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Service and Repair 13 O O gt D et N Thank You for Purchasing the briteLITE 6 You have the 1 selling brand of
3. Diagram 1 C w 5 O lt O C x D EE m LLI E Q 4 fu Q de SI O gt o N gt Turning on your briteLITE 1 Properly position the briteLITE 2 Plug the cord into a standard outlet 3 Press the TIMER button to select the desired session time 15 30 45 or 60 minutes NOTE You need to set the timer only once After the first use the device will keep that setting for future sessions To program a new duration simply turn the unit off select the new duration then turn the unit on 4 Turn the unit on by pressing the ON OFF switch located on the front of the unit You can increase or decrease the duration of a session by using the timer button while the light is on Keep your eyes open for optimal results The hormonal response created by the briteLITE is triggered through the retina of the eyes not the skin This is not a tanning light In fact Apollo s BRITEWAVE Technology creates specific wavelengths that produce a circadian response while eliminating UV hazards Further the lights are flicker free to reduce eyestrain When To Use Your briteLITE Consult a doctor or therapist to determine your best schedule for use He she will help you with a daily schedule to aid in restoring a strong circadian rhythm Since everyone s circadian rhythm is unique BRITEWAVE users may need light at different times of the day for maximum effectiveness You may also obtain a customized us
4. light therapy devices complete with BRITEWAVE Technology a safe and effective form of light therapy No other line of products combines the benefits ease of use portability and performance provided by Apollo Health Visit www ApolloHealth com now to Register your briteLITE Learn more about your briteLITE and BRITEWAVE technology e Purchase accessories Dont have Internet access Be sure to fill out the warranty card located inside the box and mail it to Apollo Health Safe and effective According to independent ocular safety testing BRITEWAVE light is safe when following the recommended usage guidelines The effectiveness of the 10 000 lux full spectrum light used in the briteLITE has been researched and is advocated by leading medical universities For more information visit www ApolloHealth com er O O_ A at O 5 N a J gt es Oo po O 0 U U Understanding Light Health and Circadian Rhythms The human body uses light cues such as those provided by the sun to time certain internal functions Properly timed rhythms regulate mood sleep energy appetite and digestion These daily internal cycles called circadian rhythms sometimes fall out of sync resulting in an imbalanced body clock Unfortunately modern living has dramatically altered nature s cues A modern day no longer starts at the crack of dawn and ends at 8 00 p m Workdays are longer and many people face shift
5. work schedules Additionally electric lighting allows social gatherings and personal activities to extend well into the night These factors have diminished the body s natural means of regulating the body clock Circadian rhythm imbalance When our circadian rhythm becomes imbalanced the body produces the wrong hormones chemicals and neurotransmitters at the wrong time of the day The results range from feelings of sadness to sleeplessness to lack of energy Many people suffer from a loss of energy and mood that can last for a short period of time to more than a couple of weeks For many these feelings come on stronger in the winter and in darker climates An imbalance in circadian rhythms contributes to the following e Winter blues Lack of energy especially in the winter e Feelings of sadness Sleeplessness Jet Lag Mood swings Lack of concentration Irritability Loss of appetite Restore balance with BRITEWAVE Technology BRITEWAVE Technology helps shift circadian rhythms back to their normal pattern by delivering a specifically engineered wavelength color and intensity of light that stimulates the production of key substances triggered by the brain BRITEWAVE naturally affects the body by shifting the body clock to its correct timing causing the proper signals to be produced at the right time of day O A 0 3 AJ F lt et 7 3 N WY Q pa SI BB D Q LL LLI E aol ips
6. age guide based on your needs by taking the free online Apollo Health Circadian Rhythm Self Assessment found at http www ApolloHealth com Morning light benefits Many people benefit from early morning light If you find it difficult getting up each day without an alarm clock or sleeping in you need morning light Use the briteLITE within the first hour or two after waking Evening light benefits Some people benefit from evening light If you find it difficult staying awake in the late evening or wake up too early in the morning you need evening light Use the briteLITE before the onset of drowsiness Note You should not use evening light within two hours of bedtime Bright light may suppress the production of the nighttime hormone melatonin and it could take a couple of hours before your body releases melatonin again If you use your briteLITE after 9 00 p m you may find it difficult to fall asleep before midnight O O D N et D Q C w Q O D TI O s lt e om D m LLI E Q 3 fu Q de O gt La O LL o D N ED O Q 2 N o UN Usage duration Usage duration varies according to your needs If your physician recommends a plan for you follow that plan Most people obtain best results using the briteLITE first thing in the morning Exposure time can be as little as fifteen minutes or as long as an hour The majority of users receive
7. excellent results with just 20 30 minutes per session Determining initial session time Leading researchers recommend 30 minutes of 10 000 lux BRITEWAVE powered light per session Be sure to consult with your doctor or therapist for his her recommendation All BRITEWAVE powered lights provide 10 000 lux but at varying distances Reduced time for maintenance sessions After a week or two of use and once your desired results are achieved you can reduce your session time from 30 minutes to 15 or 20 minutes Frequently Asked Questions Do have to take off my glasses when use the briteLITE No Reading or prescription glasses and contacts do not reduce the effect of the light However you should not use tinted glasses or sunglasses Are there any major side effects The briteLITE is extremely safe There have been some reports of headaches and anxiety This is usually resolved by sitting farther away from the unit Can get sunburn from using the light No BRITEWAVE Technology eliminates almost all measurable UV light Should use the briteLITE every day You should use the briteLITE daily especially during the winter months Many people find that they dont need the light during the summer Others use it year round because they work indoors or have limited exposure to natural light Can the light cause harm to children or pets No The lights are safe around children and pets The lights will actually draw many pets
8. to sit by it Can use the briteLITE more than once a day For most people using the briteLITE once a day is sufficient It is important to keep in mind that using the light too late in the evening may adversely affect your sleep How long do the bulbs last Under normal usage the bulbs will last up to three years We recommend you replace the bulbs after two or three years of use because they will lose brightness over time Ophthalmologic Concerns If you suffer from an eye disease or have a history of eye disease in your family you should consult your ophthalmologist before using your briteLITE Also if you are experiencing any temporary eye problems wait until the problems are resolved before using the briteLITE As with any bright light source you should not stare directly into the light The beneficial reaction happens when the melanopsin photoreceptors in the eye are stimulated Since these photoreceptors lie in the periphery of the eye you will get a much better outcome if you position the briteLITE at a slight angle to your face When used as directed all Apollo light products are free from UV light risk to the eye and produce a safe diffused field of light Apollo s lights have been tested for ocular safety and have been used in dozens of government and clinical studies Service and Repair You should clean your briteLITE at least once per year preferably at the same time of year as you began using it Cleaning
9. your briteLITE 1 Unplug your briteLITE cc gt 2 On the back of the unit find the four screw holes marked with a These are the screws that hold the lens Remove the four 4 screws that hold the lens in place 3 Remove the lens 4 Tilt lamps forward for removal 5 Wipe any dust from the lamps reflector and lens using a water moistened cloth towel Note Make sure the unit is completely dry before reassembling or plugging in Do not attempt to remove the reflector as this may void your warranty Replacing lamps The lamps inside the briteLITE usually do not burn out but will decrease in intensity over time We recommend replacing your lamps every two to three years with normal use You can order replacement lamps online or call Apollo s Service Department telephone number located on the back cover of this manual Ta D R D Q gt Q I D ate Q oB U nd O Cc 0 U gt N U N Contacting Apollo s Service Department If a lamp appears to have gone out it may be due to a malfunction in an electrical component If your briteLITE produces no light please call Apollo s Service Department telephone number located on the back cover of this manual If only one of the lamps is not functioning test the lamp by switching its place with a working lamp If the lamp works in the other socket call Apollo s Service Department for instructions
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