Philips HP3616 Instruction Manual page 7

Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
- This appliance is intended for the treatment of muscle and joint pain and muscle and joint
stiffness, not for the treatment of abdominal, facial and other sorts of pain.
- To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances. The warmth should be
comfortable throughout the treatment.
- To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the lamp when it is on.
- Do not fall asleep during treatment.
- Prevent the treatment area from cooling down too fast immediately after treatment.
- If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the appliance and consult your doctor.
- Contraindications for InfraPhil treatment:
- Do not use the appliance without consulting your doctor first if you suffer from severe diseases
such as heart disease, acute inflammatory diseases, thrombosis, blood coagulation disorders,
adrenal suppression, systemic lupus erythematous or malignant diseases.
- Do not use the appliance if you are oversensitive to infrared light or if you have oedema. If in
doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you are insensitive to infrared radiation and heat due to a disease
(e.g. advanced diabetes) or the use of painkillers. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you suffer from conditions associated with nerve demyelinisation such
as carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis and ulnar neuropathy. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have an implanted device, particularly not if it is located in the
vicinity of the treatment area. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- If you are pregnant, do not use the appliance to treat areas close to your abdomen or your
lower back area, to avoid overheating of these areas. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation, as heat could aggravate the
complaints. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated skin or on wounds. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance to treat areas on which you have recently applied topical
counterirritants (creams or ointments containing e.g. menthol), as this can cause a mild
inflammatory reaction.
Caution
- If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor connections, the plug of the
appliance becomes hot. Make sure you plug the appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
- Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
- Always unplug the appliance after use and in case of a power failure.
- Place the appliance on a stable, level surface. Make sure there is at least 15cm free space around
it to prevent overheating.
- Do not suspend the appliance from the ceiling (Fig. 5).
- Do not hang the appliance on the wall (Fig. 6).
- Do not use the appliance at room temperatures lower than 10°C or higher than 35°C.
- Do not cover the appliance with, for example, a cloth or a piece of clothing when it is switched on.
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