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thoroughly before use and 
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Summary of Contents for Intense Pulsed Light

Page 1: ...This product MUST be used responsibly Read all instructions thoroughly before use and retain for future reference user guide...

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Page 3: ...ed physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the h...

Page 4: ...use near flammable materials Do NOT use this appliance in wet surroundings near a bath or shower Do NOT use if water enters the unit Do NOT immerse in water Unsuitable skin tones and hair types IPL i...

Page 5: ...white hair Areas not to treat Do NOT treat over tattoos permanent make up pimples acne warts hair on black spots or moles dark freckles skin disease birth marks burns nipples genital or anal areas va...

Page 6: ...do NOT recommend using IPL Common medications can cause photosensitivity so if you are on any medication you should check for photosensitivity warnings and if in any doubt consult your doctor Common...

Page 7: ...or thyroid problems Do NOT treat the same area repeatedly in any one session Possible reactions Most people feel a heating sensation during treatment Some people experience a slight reddening of the s...

Page 8: ...nt In each case cool the area we recommend an aloe vera cooling gel If symptoms continue after 48 hours seek medical advice Pain in the area treated Itching in the area treated Redness If blistering o...

Page 9: ...skin pulses of intense light are delivered directly to the hair follicle with enough energy to disable the root without affecting the surrounding area IPL delivers quick and efficient long term hair r...

Page 10: ...Keyswitch 2 Power level decrease button 3 Power level increase button 4 Power level indicators 5 Bulb life indicator 6 Enable button 7 Mains power socket on the back 8 Wand cable 9 Wand 1 6 7 2 3 4 5...

Page 11: ...9 0 IPL treatment button Blue ready light x2 Treatment cartridge Indentation mark Orange safety light x2 Orange IPL aperture Skin sensors x4 Bulb Razor Mains power lead Keys 0...

Page 12: ...n the surrounding skin Best results are on pale skin with dark hair You may find that different power levels are required on different areas Each area should be tested for the appropriate maximum powe...

Page 13: ...the chart Carry out a patch test Wait 24 hours Did your skin react to the patch test See possible reactions under warnings See possible reactions under warnings TREATMENT YES YES NO NO Do NOT use the...

Page 14: ...he area with the wand on a different part of the skin each time If you feel any discomfort the previous power level is the maximum power level you should use A slight redness may occur but not always...

Page 15: ...Subject to patch test all 5 power levels can be used II Fair Always burns III Fair to light olive Burns mildly Subject to patch test power levels 1 2 and 3 can be used IV Olive Tanned Rarely burns tan...

Page 16: ...e of your maximum power level Your first treatment will always be on power level 1 and can only be increased by one level after a treatment is performed INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL Each time you use yo...

Page 17: ...nto the power socket on the back of the unit and plug into the mains STEP 3 Turn the key clockwise to the ON position to unlock The light around the keyswitch will flash green Power level 1 will illum...

Page 18: ...ed During this time the power levels will illuminate up and down When completed the lowest power level will illuminate and the enable button will flash blue ready for selection Note The unit will powe...

Page 19: ...may need to apply gentle pressure The blue ready lights will illuminate STEP 7 Press and HOLD the treatment button on the wand This initiates the treatment flash You may feel a slight warming of the...

Page 20: ...ed the maximum power level for your skin type AFTER USE Turn the key anticlockwise to the OFF position to lock Remove and store the key in a safe place away from children INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INCREASI...

Page 21: ...onds and turn on again ENERGY SAVING MODE Turn off using keyswitch wait 5 seconds and turn on again 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 22: ...on the unit with the key Note This doesn t turn off warning beeps Turn the key off and back on to turn audio indications back on Wrap the wand cable around the cable storage feature on the underside...

Page 23: ...The Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover can be safely used on the face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line Important It should not be used around the eyes or on the lips FACIAL TREATME...

Page 24: ...se these marks building up a grid like pattern to ensure complete coverage A white eyeliner pencil may also help by outlining areas to be treated Important Do NOT use a dark eyeliner or felt pen to ma...

Page 25: ...temperature output level selected speed of repeat flashes the cartridge can give 40 000 treatment flashes The performance of the bulb is checked after each treatment When there are 300 treatments rema...

Page 26: ...lluminate STEP 3 Pull the treatment cartridge which contains the bulb away from the wand The unit will automatically power off STEP 4 Ensure the connecting pins line up with the holes in the wand and...

Page 27: ...cator light and power level 5 light will go out The enable button will flash blue indicating the unit is ready for further treatments Note The unit will not power on if the bulb is fitted incorrectly...

Page 28: ...IPL treatment is effective when the hair is in the active growth phase At any one time there is only a percentage of hairs in the Active Growth phase the actual percentage varies from one body area to...

Page 29: ...ody Site Follicle Density per square cm Resting Phase Time in Resting Phase Active Growth Face 500 68 10 weeks 30 Arms 80 18 5 months 79 Legs 60 18 6 months 79 Armpit 65 28 3 months 69 Chest Back 70 2...

Page 30: ...can I treat Most body hair can be removed using IPL the most common areas are underarms legs chest back and bikini line Certain areas of the face can be treated but it should not be used around the ey...

Page 31: ...e refer to the Patch Test section After IPL hair removal is there anything to avoid Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least 48 hours If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen Also avo...

Page 32: ...ed area particularly clean for 3 days When treating the underarms avoid using antiperspirant deodorant for 2 3 days Avoid unnecessary sun exposure for 48 hours How many treatments will I need Long ter...

Page 33: ...fferences between Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Generally IPL covers a much larger area than the relatively small treatment spot with lasers and therefore treatments of larger areas are much quicker...

Page 34: ...vent misuse Skin sensors on the wand to ensure IPL treatment only occurs when good contact is made with the skin A bright orange blink safety light which will cause a blink reaction if pointed directl...

Page 35: ...ock the cooling vents on the underside of the console Do not use after drinking alcohol if you are feeling unwell or fatigued Do not use near to shortwave or microwave equipment The equipment may be a...

Page 36: ...damp cloth A build up of deposits on the IPL aperture will affect the efficiency of IPL If you notice any deposits switch OFF and unplug the mains lead Clean with a lint free cloth or cotton bud ensu...

Page 37: ...lease visit www riobeauty com or contact your local distributor To register your two year guarantee online visit www riobeauty com warranty_online htm SPECIFICATION UNIT Light Source Quartz Xenon Tube...

Page 38: ...io Dezac and Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd The Dezac Group Ltd 2013 Manufactured by The Dezac Group Ltd PO Box 17 Cheltenham England GL53 7ET 1 IN IPHR UK 5 0...

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