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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the 

LifeLight

 therapy lamp.

This lamp is designed to supplement your daily intake of light in order 
to achieve the recommended daily dose of 2,500 to 10,000 lux.  The 

LifeLight

 employs an LED panel for illumination, which benefits from 

extended life and reduced power consumption.
Understanding the relationship between lux output and your daily 
requirement is important in getting the best out of your new lamp.  
Please read these instructions carefully, they will help you to build a 
treatment regime that best fits your lifestyle.

Warning and Safety Notes - Please read this manual thoroughly

- This lamp is designed for domestic treatment of people.  It may only be used for the purpose it 

was designed and in the manner specified in this manual.  

Not for commercial use.

- Before each use remove all packaging and inspect the device for damage.  If you have any 

doubts please contact customer service.

- Keep all packaging away from children in order to avoid suffocation.
- Take care to protect the unit from strong impacts.
- Operate the device with the mains adapter provided, connected to the voltage specified on the 

rating plate.

- Keep the device and adapter away from water and humidity, do not allow water to be sprayed 

on the unit.  Do not operate the unit or adapter with wet hands.

- Keep the device and adapter away from hot objects and naked flames.  Do not use the device 

in the presence of flammable gas (air/oxygen/nitrogen oxide) connections.

- Arrange the mains cable such that it is not a trip or strangulation hazard.
- Do not leave the unit unattended while in operation and unplug when not in use.

- Do not cover the unit while plugged in.  Always allow the unit to cool before storing.
- Do not use the lamp close to those who are insensitive to heat or those with skin lesions 

brought about by illness.

- Do not use the lamp in the vicinity of those who are helpless, including children under the 

age of 3 or anyone under the influence of painkillers, drugs or alcohol.

- This device may be used by children over the age of 10 or those with reduced mental capacity, 

provided they are supervised.

General Precautions

- Do not use this lamp if you suffer from an eye disease (cataracts/glaucoma), diseases 

of the optic nerve and inflammation of the vitreous humour.

- Please consult your GP before use if you are taking pain relief medication, anti-

hypertensive or antidepressant drugs.

- Please consult you Ophthalmologist before use if you have retinal disease or diabetes.

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Page 2: ...evice and adapter away from water and humidity do not allow water to be sprayed on the unit Do not operate the unit or adapter with wet hands Keep the device and adapter away from hot objects and naked flames Do not use the device in the presence of flammable gas air oxygen nitrogen oxide connections Arrange the mains cable such that it is not a trip or strangulation hazard Do not leave the unit u...

Page 3: ...As described below the symptoms of SAD are varied in type and severity often worsening as the days get darker Initial symptoms can help the individual identify the condition early and prevent serious depression setting in Lethargy A general feeling of fatigue making it difficult to carry out normal routines Over Eating A craving for carbohydrates or sweet foods leading to weight gain Sleep Problem...

Page 4: ... has been found to significantly fluctuate between summer and winter in SAD sufferers causing problems in relaying messages during the darker months Similarly the chemical Melatonin will induce sleep when produced in large quantities Sufficient light received by the hypothalamus trigger the pineal gland to suppress the production of Melatonin The place of Light Therapy in SAD As SAD is caused by a...

Page 5: ...nterfere with the production of Melatonin and disturb sleep routines Some side effects such as sore eyes or a dull headache may be experienced during the initial period of light therapy Some users may find they feel restless or experience sleep problems Turning the light box off for a while will alleviate these effects there are no long term ill effects of light therapy Such side effects stem from...

Page 6: ...The LifeLight has two main controls Power Timer Press once to turn the light on Hold to turn the light off When switched on press repeatedly to cycle through the 4 timer options Brightness Press the button to increase brightness Press the button to decrease brightness Power is supplied using the included adapter simply insert the plug into a wall socket and the jack into the rear of the LifeLight ...

Page 7: ...to help you feel more awake and improve your mood so make the most of your LifeLight for the occasional boost What is the best time of day to use my LifeLight Studies have shown that SAD suffers respond best to treatment in the morning and that using a therapy light too late in the day can disturb sleep patterns People are different and everyone has their own schedule so it is important to figure ...

Page 8: ...o achieve your daily dose It is not necessary to stare at the light source during treatment but it should be directed at the eye Where The LifeLight should be placed on a flat stable surface within reach of a power socket The LifeLight is angled at 45 which is suitably directed for most people s eye line Thanks to the adjustable brightness it is not necessary to find a surface at the ideal distanc...

Page 9: ...t up you can take it with you to break your treatment up throughout the day Hello my name is Penny I suffer from severe Seasonal Affective Disorder during the winter I take regular exercise and meditate to help me cope with my depression I find spending an hour in front of my Life Light at lunchtime really helps to improve my mood 60 20CM PM 10 000 Lux Hiya I m Josh I find I get tired and stressed...

Page 10: ...sore eyes or a dull headache during the initial period of light therapy Reducing the brightness moving further away or turning the LifeLight off for a while will alleviate these effects Timer Length Indicator 60 Minutes 45 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes Timer Off 60 30CM AM 4 000 Lux Hi I am Stan As I have grown older I have started to get the winter blues I use my Life Light to give me a quick boo...

Page 11: ... will be offered at cost to the customer WARRANTY CARD 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Light Intensity Lux Distance CM Life Light Light Intensity at Distance for Various Brightness Levels Level 10 Level 9 Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Penny Stan Hours to achieve 10 000 Lux exposure at given ...

Page 12: ... 50 60Hz 24Vdc 1 5A This device meets the requirements of European Directive 93 42 EEC and 2007 47 EEC Medical Devices as well as the Medical Devices Act This device complies with European Standard EN60601 1 2 and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility Name Address Telephone Email Retailer Date of Purchase Model No We would like to keep you up to date wit...

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