Candela VelaShape Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 60

VelaShape

Summary of Contents for VelaShape

Page 4: ...hape II system must be serviced only by Syneron Candela qualified personnel Conventions Used in this Manual The following conventions in the form of notes cautions and warnings are used in this manual...

Page 6: ...provided in this chapter Global Wellness Enterprises assumes no liability what so ever for any damage or injury as a result of an application of a product which is not in strict accordance with the i...

Page 7: ...attendant and the patient Follow these personal safety guidelines to maintain a high level of personnel safety Make sure that only well trained attendants perform treatment Prior to scheduling treatme...

Page 8: ...of explosive or flammable materials Make sure that all treatment personnel are familiar with the system s controls and know how to shut down the system instantly Infrared Energy Safety Issues The Vela...

Page 9: ...hair etc in the treatment area Ensure integrity of rollers coating before and during treatment Electrical and Mechanical Safety Keep all covers and panels of the system closed Removing the covers cre...

Page 10: ...ot use the system in the presence of explosive or flammable materials Keep drapes and towels moist to prevent them from igniting and burning Use non flam mable prepping solutions Do not use flammable...

Page 11: ...Guide All Rights Reseved System Nameplate The following illustration see Figure 1 displays the location of the system s nameplate which includes the system s identification regulatory and electrical r...

Page 12: ...for the relief of minor muscle aches and spasms as well as for the temporary improvement of local blood circulation The system is designed to be user friendly safe and reliable It integrates the foll...

Page 13: ...Please note that working simultaneously with all 3 applicators is not possible The VelaShape applicators are composed of a permanent handpiece and a replaceable cover The replaceable covers of the Vel...

Page 14: ...tor panel of each applicator The three user defined treatment modes are IR RF and Vacuum The levels are indicated by 0 1 2 or 3 illuminated LEDs which correspond to no energy low medium and high level...

Page 15: ...skin will result in disabled IR and RF energies indicated by Blinking of the LEDs on the applicator s operator panel An Improve Contact message on the communication terminal s display see Figure 5 Com...

Page 16: ...c effect of the IR and RF responds in a higher diffusivity of oxygen This in turn increases the metabolic breakdown of stored fat by the fat cells lipolysis thereby reducing the size of the fat cells...

Page 17: ...Guide All Rights Reseved Figure 8 Before Treatment Figure 9 IR Heats the Tissue Up To 2 mm RF Heats the Tissue Up To 20 mm in Depth Figure 10 After VelaShape Treatment Reduction in the Size of the Fat...

Page 18: ...e RF energy reaches the depth of the hypodermis Mechanical Effects on the Skin Mechanical Rollers see Figure 9 Rollers knead the skin inward so that the IR and RF energies can penetrate deeper in the...

Page 19: ...then continue with unpacking and installation from this point 4 Carefully remove the packed accessories and small Styrofoam boxes from inside the Styrofoam covers 5 Finish removing all of the Styrofoa...

Page 20: ...bly Vcontour applicator cradle Umbilical support mast includes five harness loops Accessories kit including Communications terminal with cable User Manual Quick Reference Guide Quick Service Guide Inf...

Page 21: ...n the following manner 1 Unpack the umbilical support mast with the five installed harness loops see Figure 12 Ensure that the harness loop s Allen screws are properly seated in their dimples in the m...

Page 22: ...nsert the mast as shown in Figure 13 until it is stopped by the pin Figure 14 Vcontour Applicator Cradle Figure 13 Inserting the Umbilical Support Mast 4 Attach the Vcontour applicator cradle to the m...

Page 23: ...connection port see Figure 15 Figure 16 Inserting the Dual Connector Assembly Figure 15 Dual Connector Assembly Electronic Vacuum Sockets 6 Firmly insert the dual connector assembly into the system s...

Page 24: ...by pressing its two clamps onto the mast as shown in Figure 17 Figure 18 Installing the Communication Terminal 2 Figure 17 Installing the Communication Terminal 1 8 Route the terminal s communication...

Page 25: ...ction port on the system s rear panel and plug the cable into the appropriate electrical outlet 17 Refer to Figure 11 and ensure that all system components are correctly assembled 18 Insert the key in...

Page 26: ...handle at the back of the system and carefully lift it up onto the vehicle Spread padding on the wall of the transport vehicle to avoid scratching the system s covers and strap the system to the wall...

Page 27: ...rotection against fire replace the fuse only with one of the same type and rating Proper grounding is essential for safe operation Do not replace any electric part of the system except fuses Only auth...

Page 28: ...cles located on the aperture guide can damage it therefore dust particles should be kept to a minimum For optimal operation of the system maintain room temperature between 15 30 C 59 86 F and relative...

Page 29: ...present inside the system Always be aware of the possible dangers and take proper safeguards as described in this manual Always turn the system off before connecting disconnecting an applicator or Con...

Page 30: ...e displayed in one of the following manners If a fault situation is displayed refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 1 RF failure RF LEDs column is blinking 100 RF Failure message on the communication ter...

Page 31: ...modes The operator panel is located on the top of both applicators The operator panel consists of three treatment mode buttons and informational display LEDs Each button on the operator panel applies...

Page 32: ...High 3 Communication Terminal Messages During system operation the terminal s display LCD will always show a split view of the applicators operating conditions and other relevant information such as R...

Page 33: ...ous Maintenance or Error messages will be discussed in the troubleshooting guide later in this manual see Chapter 8 Initiating Treatment Now that you have defined your treatment settings you are ready...

Page 34: ...obtain better results but is not essential However weight gain may have a negative effect on the results Indications The VelaShape system is indicated for non invasive treatment for body contouring vi...

Page 35: ...e healing Treating over tattoo or permanent makeup Area with varicose veins As per the practitioner s discretion refrain from treating any condition which might make it unsafe for the patient Although...

Page 36: ...the treatment with clean dry skin no perfume no lotion Hair may impair the movement of the applicator overheat the treatment area or be pulled out during treatment Removing hair before treatment is a...

Page 37: ...energy delivery You should examine the patient s skin before treatment to determine the suitable type of treatment to apply to ensure effective treatment with a minimal risk of skin damage Selecting t...

Page 38: ...after the treatment session may be inaccurate due to a transient edema The suggested measurement method is 1 The patient should stand in an upright position adjacent to a wall barefoot and with both...

Page 39: ...ne buttock etc Divide the area into strips dimensions of each strip width of the applicator the distance between the electrodes and the length of 30 cm 12 inches Vcontour Applicator the area dimension...

Page 40: ...e this endpoint is reached this heat must be retained for at least 5 10 minutes for treatment to be effective Treat the desired area in the following manners see page 46 1 Gliding slowly in Back Forth...

Page 41: ...times may not be effective It is recommended to treat the front thigh and abdomen from a supine position and the back thigh buttocks and the back from a prone position Very large hips and inner thighs...

Page 42: ...natomical area using the motions described above Step 2 Return to the same anatomical area after 10 minutes and repeat the procedure reaching the endpoint again While waiting you may treat another are...

Page 43: ...ht edema Blinking of the IR and or RF LEDs on the operator panel indicates inadequate coupling which results in RF and IR being disabled CAUTION Release the trigger before you lift the applicator from...

Page 44: ...he patient feels an intolerable stinging sensation Low IR levels with higher vacuum levels enable prolonged and deeper treatment e g circumference reduction Higher IR levels with lower vacuum levels f...

Page 45: ...eatment overheating e g Jacuzzi sauna etc or risk of physical damage Treatment Conclusion Treatment should be concluded when the results are satisfactory to the patient or according to the operator s...

Page 46: ...ower cable s connection port indicated WARNING DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY CABLE BEFORE MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE PROCEDURES TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK For continued protection against fire replace the fuse onl...

Page 47: ...impaired Roller axis appears to wear out color turns from silver to copper Proceed as follows 1 Turn the system off and disconnect the replaceable applicator cover by pressing the two spring loaded b...

Page 48: ...ccording to the schedule printed on the cover s box or when the communication terminal displays a 03 Replace Filters message see Figure 25 Never use a pair of filters for more than 10 accumulative hou...

Page 49: ...pplicator s Filters Caution Make sure that the interior of the applicator is completely dry before inserting the filters Cleaning and Maintaining the Vcontour Applicator Cleaning Replacing the Applica...

Page 50: ...alcohol until all residual VelaSpray Ease is removed Wipe and dry the cover with a soft cloth Reconnect the cover only when completely dry 3 Clean the Vcontour applicator s components at the end of ev...

Page 51: ...n terminal displays a 03 Replace Filters message 1 Use the supplied filter extractor to pull the filter out of the cover as shown in Figure 27 2 Wash the filter and allow it to dry completely before r...

Page 52: ...daily and cleaned according to the amount of dust and debris that accumulates To clean the system air filter see Figure 29 1 Turn the system off 2 Open the filter door by lifting up the lock 3 Releas...

Page 53: ...ist of possible system errors that will be displayed on the communication terminal s display and operator panels of the applicators and how to correct them If the corrective actions listed in the tabl...

Page 54: ......

Page 55: ...60 Hz single phase 110 127 VAC 5 2A 50 60 Hz single phase 220 240 VAC 3 1A 50 60 Hz single phase Environmental Requirements Treatment Room Operating temperature 15 30 C 59 86 F Relative Humidity Up to...

Page 56: ...Protection Against Ingress of Water IPX0 Ordinary Equipment Dimensions VelaShape II system W x D x H 36 x 55 x 80 cm 14 2 x 21 6 x 31 5 Applicator umbilical harness 2 8 m 9 2 feet Weight VelaShape II...

Page 57: ...All Rights Reseved Electromagnetic Emissions The VelaShape II system is intended for use in the following electromagnetic environment The owner of the system and or the user must ensure that it is ope...

Page 58: ...quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment If the VelaShape II system is required to operate during power interruptions the system should be powered from an uninterruptible...

Page 59: ...electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the VelaShape II system is used exc...

Page 60: ...tic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The owner of the system and or the user can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portabl...

Search results

Summary of Contents for VelaShape

Reviews:

Candela VelaShape, Instruction Manual, Page: 1 / 60

Search results

Summary of Contents for VelaShape

Reviews: