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Rio Evolution User Manual

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© The Dezac Group 2012
This product MUST be
used responsibly
© The Dezac Group 2012
Read all instructions
thoroughly before
use and retain for
future reference
© The Dezac Group 2012
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  • Page 1 © The Dezac Group 2012 This product MUST be used responsibly © The Dezac Group 2012 Read all instructions thoroughly before use and retain for future reference © The Dezac Group 2012 user guide...
  • Page 2 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012...
  • Page 3 W AR NIN GS © The Dezac Group 2012 • Never aim the product at or near eyes. • Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference. • Reflection Hazard: Please remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the •This appliance can be used by children treatment area before use. aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory • Do NOT use near flammable materials. or mental capabilities or lack of • Do NOT use this appliance in wet...

  • Page 4: Areas Not To Treat

    WAR NI N G S © The Dezac Group 2012 Unsuitable skin tones and hair Areas not to treat: types: • Do NOT treat over tattoos, permanent • IPL is not suitable for dark skin tones, make-up, pimples, acne, warts, for example, those of Afro-Caribbean, hair on black spots or moles, dark Black African, Indian or Pakistani freckles, skin disease, birth marks, descent. See “Suitable Skin Types”...
  • Page 5 WAR N I N G S © The Dezac Group 2012 Do not use if: diuretics, some antibiotics, tricyclic • You are pregnant or breast feeding, antidepressants and medications you have a history of epilepsy or prescribed for thyroid conditions, are taking medication known to lupus and arthritis. increase photosensitivity. If you have any history of epileptic seizures • Do NOT use if you have a history of...
  • Page 6 WAR N I N G S © The Dezac Group 2012 Possible reactions: • Most people feel a heating sensation In each case, cool the area – we during treatment. Some people recommend an aloe vera cooling gel. experience a slight reddening of the If symptoms continue after 48 hours, skin. In most cases this will disappear seek medical advice. within 24 hours, but on rare occasions • I f blistering or burning occurs, © The Dezac Group 2012 it may take up to 72 hours.
  • Page 7 © The Dezac Group 2012 INT R OD U C T I O N The EVOLUTION™IPL HAIR REMOVER uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. Placed against the skin, gentle pulses of intense light are directed at the hair follicle to disable the hair root without affecting the surrounding area. The hair follicle is disabled as a result of lasting damage to the hair root.
  • Page 8 © The Dezac Group 2012 Control panel Power level indicators (1–5) Power level decrease button (-) Power level increase button (+) © The Dezac Group 2012 Security lock Security key (x2) (x1) attached to power lead, (x1) key in bag...
  • Page 9 © The Dezac Group 2012 Air vents Treatment head Orange IPL aperture Bulb cartridge (inside treatment head) £ IPL treatment button Mains power lead © The Dezac Group 2012 Treatment head release buttons £ Skin sensors (x4) & Razor &...

  • Page 10: Ski N T O Ne C H A R T

    © The Dezac Group 2012 Your Evolution IPL Hair Remover is suitable for fair coloured skin through to olive and tanned skin types. For treatment to be effective the hair needs to be darker than the surrounding skin. Best results are on pale skin with dark hair.

  • Page 11: T R E At Me N T S U M M A R Y

    T R E AT ME N T S U M M A R Y © The Dezac Group 2012 Did your Did your Did your Did your Read all Read all Establish Establish Carry out Carry out Wait Wait skin react...
  • Page 12 PATC H T E ST S K I N CHA R T © The Dezac Group 2012 24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by testing a Skin Tanning Maximum small area. Skin Colour Type History Power Level The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type.

  • Page 13: Before You Start

    INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL Each time you use your Evolution IPL Hair Remover you will need to do a treatment flash on each power level before you can increase the power to the next level. This is a safety feature to ensure you are aware of the treatment intensity at each level.
  • Page 14 INS T R UC T IO NS F O R U S E © The Dezac Group 2012 STEP 1 STEP 3 Important: Shave the area to be Insert security turn treated. clockwise to the ON position (aligned with the green dot). The light around This ensures the light energy goes the keyswitch will flash green.
  • Page 15 IN S T R U C T IO N S F O R U S E © The Dezac Group 2012 STEP 4 Enter the security code by pressing the buttons (highlighted in black) in the following order: © The Dezac Group 2012...
  • Page 16 INS T R UC T IO NS F O R U S E © The Dezac Group 2012 STEP 5 Important: Ensure all 4 skin sensors Press the enable button once. are in contact with the skin, otherwise The enable button will stop flashing.

  • Page 17: After Use

    INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL • Do NOT move the unit during treatment. • The unit will become warm during use which is quite normal. Each time you use your Evolution IPL Hair Remover you will need to do a treatment flash on each power level before you can increase the power to the next STEP 8 level.

  • Page 18: Error Codes

    E R R O R C OD E S © The Dezac Group 2012 Indication Problem / Solution OVERHEAT PROTECTION Not a product fault. Unit should be left on (cooling fans will run) and allowed to cool. Continue treatment after 10–15mins.

  • Page 19: F Acia L T R E At M E Nt

    T R E A T M E NT A R E A © The Dezac Group 2012 The Evolution IPL Hair Remover can be safely used on the When moving the unit try and build up a grid-like pattern to face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line.
  • Page 20 CH ANG ING T HE BU L B CA R T R I D G E © The Dezac Group 2012 The Evolution IPL Hair Remover contains a high Further bulb cartridges can be ordered using the accessory performance bulb system. The performance of the bulb is form or by calling our customer care department.
  • Page 21 CH AN GIN G T H E B U L B CA R T R I D G E © The Dezac Group 2012 Older bulb cartridges will degrade and not STEP 2 deliver an effective treatment. They may Press and hold the (-) and (+) buttons also damage the unit if not replaced.
  • Page 22 CH ANG ING T HE BU L B CA R T R I D G E © The Dezac Group 2012 STEP 4 STEP 6 Pull the old bulb cartridge out. Ensure the treatment head is correctly aligned and push gently on.
  • Page 23 T H E H AIR GRO W T H CY C L E © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012 ™ EVOLUTION IPL HAIR REMOVER...
  • Page 24 HOW M AN Y T R E A T ME NT S A R E R EQ U I R ED ? © The Dezac Group 2012 Everyone’s hair grows differently, depending on age, weight, Time in Follicle metabolism, hormones, ethnicity, medications and other...

  • Page 25: Questions And Answers

    Q UE S T IO NS AN D A N S WER S © The Dezac Group 2012 How should I prepare my skin for IPL hair removal? Can I use IPL hair removal on sensitive skin? Ensure your skin is clean. IPL hair removal is most effective Yes, the IPL reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin should on pale skin.
  • Page 26 Q U E S T ION S AN D A N S WE R S © The Dezac Group 2012 After IPL hair removal is there anything to avoid? How many treatments will I need? Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least Long term hair removal with IPL is generally considered to 48 hours.
  • Page 27 Q UE S T IO N S AND A N S WE R S © The Dezac Group 2012 What is the difference between IPL and a laser? What safety features does it have? There are two big differences between Lasers and Intense The main safety feature regulates the power level, so that it can Pulsed Light.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    IMPOR T AN T M A I N T EN A NC E © The Dezac Group 2012 • When not in use store key(s) responsibly away from children. • For effective treatment, ensure the orange IPL aperture and plastic surrounding is kept clean with a lint free cloth • IPL treatment should not cause significant discomfort.

  • Page 29: Specification

    S PE C IFI CAT I O N © The Dezac Group 2012 UNIT: Light So 60mm Input: 230V AC ~ 50Hz 150W E NV I R ON M EN T Temperature: © The Dezac Group 2012 Operating: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius...

  • Page 30: Customer Care

    D ISPO S A L © The Dezac Group 2012 The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
  • Page 31 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012 © The Dezac Group 2012...
  • Page 32 © The Dezac Group 2012 www.riobeauty.com Rio, Dezac and EVOLUTION IPL Hair Remover are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd © The Dezac Group Ltd 2012 Manufactured by The Dezac Group Ltd, PO Box 17, Cheltenham, England GL53 7ET 1-IN-IPHR4-UK/1.0...

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