Verilux VT04 User's Manual
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1. N Eg The Healthy Lighting Company TwiLight Mini V a Ti Blue Light Therapy Sleep System NETILIX LIFE IN A BETTER LIGHT Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Verilux TwiLight Mini Ultra Blue Light Therapy Sleep System You have received an innovative and quality manufactured product backed by a three year limited warranty As a Verilux customer your satisfaction means everything to us We look forward to serving you now and in the future Many other healthy lighting products are available through our catalog and online To request a free copy of our catalog call our toll free number 1 888 544 4865 You may also visit us on the web at www Verilux com Have a Bright Day NTE bed ew Afar mer Nicholas Harmon President and CEO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY e Turn off unplug and allow to cool before replacing bulb or cleaning e Do not look directly at the lighted bulb without the diffuser being in place e Do not operate the lamp in close proximity to flam2. answered by visiting www Verilux com or you may call our customer service department at 1 888 544 4865 This limited warranty is provided by Verilux Inc 340 Mad River Park Waitsfield VT 05673 Verilux warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of the original retail purchase During the limited warranty period Verilux Inc will at its option repair or replace defective parts of this product at no charge to the customer subject to the following limitations This limited warranty does not include any postage freight insurance or delivery fees This warranty does not cover damage defect or failure caused by or resulting from accident external destruction alteration modification abuse misuse or misapplication of this product If during the first Three years of ownership this product fails to operate properly it should be returned as specified below Please pack the defective product in its original protective packing and box with a copy of your sales receipt along with 6 95 check or money order to cover shipping and handling and send to For U S Postal Service Only For Fed Ex amp UPS Only Verilux Warranty Verilux Warranty Service Center c o WTB Service Center c o WTB P O Box 119 West Redding CT 06896 32 Henry Street Bldg 17A Bethel CT 06801 Please allow 4 6 weeks before you receive the repaired or replaced product ATTENTION When r
3. cted e Move the lamp out of the line of sight of the remote control receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Please remove all packaging material Check the carton for the items pictured below Lamp Bulb Diffuser Selecting a location e Place your Verilux TwiLight Mini Ultra Blue Light Therapy Sleep System on a table or other flat surface e f using around infants and young children avoid placing system where bright light shines directly into developing eyes Note Avoid placing this lamp in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating products such as heaters Do not place the lamp on the top of appliances that radiate heat WARNING DO NOT BLOCK VENTS Vents are necessary for proper function of the electronic ballast blocking them may cause overheating of the electronics and increase risk of fire 5 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Bulb amp Diffuser installation 1 Insert bulb into lamp by firmly holding bulb base and pushing it into the socket See below Bulb will not appear blue until it is illuminated Note Make sure bulb is fully inserted into the socket The bottom of the bulb base should touch the plastic housing of the lamp 2 Attach the plastic diffuser to the lamp body by first inserting the tab located at the bottom of the diffuser A into the opening of the
4. eturning a product be aware that damage during shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser and will void any warranty claim We recommend that you insure the shipment by shipper when returning this product or any parts Be sure to return product in original packaging Note Verilux recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores Due to ongoing improvements actual product may have slight variations from the product described in this manual Please visit our web site at www Verilux com NET IUX LIFE IN A BETTER LIGHT 340 Mad River Park Waitsfield VT 05673 Printed in China for Verilux Inc VT04 MAN Rev3 Copyright 2007 Verilux Inc All rights reserved
5. lamp base B 3 Rotate the plastic diffuser and align the side snap tabs C into position press firmly to snap parts together 4 Plug lamp into a standard 110 120V outlet switch it on and begin enjoying the benefits of Verilux Blue Light therapy light Note please allow a few minutes for the bulb to warm up to full illumination Note if bulb does not illuminate instantly please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual 6 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Instructions for use Blue light therapy consists of exposing your eyes to a sufficient quantity of blue light in the 460 nm range for 30 60 minutes 2 3 hours prior to falling asleep or for the same duration in the morning Blue Light has been shown to act as a switch to help regulate both sleep and daytime circadian rhythm The Verilux TwiLight Blue Light Therapy Sleep System should be located between 1 and 10 away from you during the exposure period You do not need to look directly at the light to benefit from its effects and some people may experience discomfort if they stare directly at the light Locate the system on a flat surface such as a dresser or nightstand Turn the system on 5 minutes prior to your session in order for it to develop maximum brightness Continue with your normal evening activities but allow the healthful blue light to bathe you in its illuminatio
6. mable or combustible vapors such as aerosol spray products or where oxygen is being administered e Use only the type of bulb and maximum wattage indicated by the manufacturer e Never cover the lamp when it is in operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions before using this lamp Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this lamp in damp humid or wet locations For indoor use only Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings ees 2 eS SS MS Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other The wider blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the lamp 12 Unplug this lamp during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 If the lamp has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the lamp the lamp has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally o
7. n Other ambient light sources should be reduced during exposure time If a young child or infant is being treated with the TwiLight System exposure to the direct light must be avoided to guard against potential damage to developing eyes Optimum exposure time is different for each person therefore it is important to test various brightness levels times of day exposure times and distances from the light source to determine which combination is most effective Note Eye disease researchers have found limited evidence that bright light and blue light therapy may cause additional harm to people with pre existing eye damage including glaucoma and macular degeneration and could increase the incidents of age related blindness Medical professionals recommend people with pre existing retinal conditions be tested prior to using any bright light or blue light therapy system BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb removal and replacement 1 Unplug lamp from power source 2 To access the bulb remove the plastic diffuser by depressing the tabs D and lifting it out 3 Firmly hold the bulb base B Do not hold the glass portion of the bulb and pull bulb from the socket in an outward motion rocking slightly if needed 4 To re install bulb and plastic diffuser see instructions on page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service on your Verilux lamp please read the following e Make sure all power con
8. nectors cords and plugs are inserted fully and securely e Be sure the bulb is securely seated in the socket See page 6 e Make sure there is power to the wall outlet or try another outlet not connected to a dimmer PROBLEM Light won t come on CHECK Has the plug come loose SOLUTION Insert plug securely into wall outlet Is the bulb old Check the bulb for blackening darkening at the ends an indicator of bulb life and replace bulb See www VeriluxStore com Is the bulb connected securely to the socket Be sure the bulb is securely seated into the socket repeat the bulb installation process Blackening darkening at ends of bulb Is the bulb new Sometimes when a new bulb is turned on for the first time the ends will darken but this will fade after a few minutes Is the bulb old With older bulbs darkening of the ends indicates end of bulb life This doesn t affect operation except to reduce the amount of light available since the phosphor in that area has become inactive Bulb replacement is recommended Light flickers Has the plug come loose Insert plug securely into wall outlet Is the bulb connected securely to the socket Be sure the bulb is securely seated into the socket repeat the bulb installation process Is the lamp connected to a dimmer switch Connect lamp plug only to wall outlet without a dimmer switch CARE amp CLEANING Y
9. our TwiLight Mini Ultra is made from high quality materials that will last for many years with a minimum of care Clean only with a soft dry cloth DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR CLEANERS CONTAINING ABRASIVES OR AMMONIA WARNING To prevent risk of shock or personal injury when cleaning lamp make sure you have turned off and unplugged the lamp and allow sufficient time for the bulb to cool Verilux does not make any medical claims regarding the use of this product Always consult a qualified health care professional before using light therapy It is advisable that you contact a doctor if You are hypersensitive to light and or experience eye discomfort You are currently taking any medication that might increase your sensitivity to light There is no improvement after using the product for thirty days or if you feel uncomfortable after using the product You have a history of eye disease including but not limited to cataracts or macular degeneration Each individual s sensitivity to light is different Each person must use his her own judgment when determining the length of time spent exposed to the light The use of this product is the sole responsibility of the consumer Note The light source used in this lamp does not emit any discernable levels of UV 10 Three Year Limited Warranty ATTENTION ONCE OPENED PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT Many questions may be
10. r has been dropped it should not be operated There are no user serviceable parts within this lamp SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS e Do not use with power supply voltage other than 120V AC e Avoid placing the lamp in areas that are dusty humid moist lack ventilation or are subject to constant vibration e Not for use with light dimmers timers motion detectors voltage transformers or extension cords e Do NOT use lubricating agent in bulb assembly e The light bulb may become loose during transit To reinstall the light bulb see the bulb installation instructions on page 6 e Close supervision is recommended when this lamp is used by or near children or others who may not understand the need for these precautions Do not leave the lamp unattended during use This lamp has been tested and found to comply with Part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This lamp generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications If interference occurs try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the lamp and receiver e Connect the lamp into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conne
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