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(90) days following the purchase date. Your ETS Distributor (including ETS, LLC if purchased directly), also extends to you a two (2) year parts warranty on all T-Max® remote system components. External voltage transformers (buck-boosters) are covered by a one (1) year parts and labor warranty, provided you send back the defective transformer.
elcome Congratulations on your purchase of this technologically advanced sun tanning unit. It has been designed to provide years of dependable service for you. Please read all the instructions in this booklet before installing and using the unit. Always be sure to observe all safety precautions.
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Failure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or other eye injury. If dis- comfort develops, discontinue use and consult a physician. ONLY THE FOLLOWING LAMPS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE SOLARFORCE 648: BRONZING SUN™ HPK90 Wolff® Model BSHPK90 71-T12-180W VS-R Heraeus E400 HPT, Philips Model HPA 400/30s or CosmoTech Model 23045 (facial unit) MARQUIS, Wolff System®...
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Renseignements sur la Sécurité DANGER Rayonnement ultraviolet. Veuillez suivre les instructions. Évitez une exposition excessive. Tout comme pour les rayons du soleil, une exposition excessive peut causer des blessures aux yeux et à la peau et provoquer des réac- tions allergiques. Une exposition répétée peut causer le vieillissement prématuré de la peau et provoquer le cancer de la peau. PORTEZ DES LUNETTES PROTECTRICES: LE NON-RESPECT DE CETTE CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ...
nstallation Pre-Installation Planning Before you begin to assemble your sunbed, you should observe the following consid- erations. WARNING CAUTION Shock hazard. Use of a voltage source above 230V AC may prevent proper operation of Disconnect power before servicing. the sunbed and could cause damage and void the warranty.
Installation - Unpacking and Inspection Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit, check to make sure you have received the following: • Canopy unit Your sunbed comes in two cardboard car- • Bench unit tons, one for the canopy and one for the •...
Installation - Hardware Inventory Hardware Inventory 5/16” Hex wrench Open the hardware bag and remove the contents. In addition to a pillow, make sure you have the following hardware items. 6mm Hex wrench (acrylic key) Tools Needed x 12 Screw, #10 x 1/2” #2 Phillips screwdriver Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4”...
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Installation - Hardware Inventory 10” Hose clamp Safety goggles WARNING Wear protective eyewear. Failure to may result in severe burns or longterm injury to the eyes. 10” Hose adapter flange Teflon® glide...
Installation - Assembly Procedures Assembly Procedures The bench requires some disassembly before installation. Save all screws as some will be used to reassemble the unit. Remove the Rear Access Panel. It is held in place with four screws. Remove these three access plates.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Remove the bench acrylics. They are held in place with quarter-turn latches. Using the smaller hex wrench (6mm) turn the latch 90° to unlock. The rear acrylic has four latches, and simply lifts out. The bench acrylic has two latches and is sup- ported by gas springs.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Unscrew the bench assembly from the pedestals. The bench is held in place with 16 screws (5 #10 x 1/2” screws on each side, 2 under the front lip and four #10-32 x 1/2” screws in the back). The screws are indicated by green markings.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Before lifting the bench assembly, discon- Carefully lift the bench assembly and nect the Shoulder Tanner harness and place upside-down out of the way. blower harness inside the pedestals (see below). SQUEEZE TABS AND PULL HARNESS FROM PANEL DISCONNECT BLOWER HARNESS...
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Place the pedestals in the room where the IMPORTANT: The diagram below shows unit will reside. Leave room behind them how to position the pedestals. Take some to work. In the hardware kit are 8 Teflon® time to line them up properly, as this will glides with adhesive backing.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Reattach the bench assembly to the Unscrew the two brackets from the ballast pedestals. Be careful of the wires. Use the drawer and discard. Roll the ballast draw- same screws removed earlier. If needed, er under the bench with the cables toward the hardware kit also contains these 16 the back.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Canopy 6 - 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” hex-socket bolts 6 - 3/8-16 “nylock” nuts Install this bolt as a positioning aide. Slip canopy arm onto hinge arm. Positioning bolt will CANOPY ARM engage the slot on top of hinge arm and hold canopy up while the other bolts are installed.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: 2 - 10” hoses 4 - 10” hose clamps Slide a hose clamp onto the end of a hose. Slip the hose onto the hose adapter flange. Slide the clamp down around the hose and flange and tighten.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures At the rear of the sunbed, connect the two Have your electrician connect power bench power cords to their respective directly into the junction box as described power receptacles on the bench. Simply in Pre-Installation Planning. Again, a pro- match the plug to the receptacle, push on fessional electrician is recommended.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Rear access panel 4 - #10 x 1/2” screws Position the rear access panel and secure with the four screws. Pull the two remaining power cords and two other cords out from under the rear access panel.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Plug each cord into its respective receptacle. The two large cables must run straight up, plugging the left one into the left receptacle on the canopy and the right one into the right receptacle. The computer type cable connects to the small box on the rear access panel.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Head-end bench endcap (with shoulder tanners) Foot-end bench endcap 16 - 1/4-20 x 3/4” screws with tooth washers Secure each endcap to the bench with 8 screws. The screws attach from inside the pedestals and bench assembly, through the holes shown.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Shoulder tanner cover The shoulder tanner cover 3 - Bench access plates slides into place and gets 12 - #10 x 1/2” screws secured with a quarter- turn latch in the middle. Reinstall the access plates removed earlier.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Your sunbed uses a smooth gliding spring Make sure the air filter is in place on top lift system to raise the canopy. This lift sys- of the ballast drawer. It simply sits over the tem may need to be adjusted slightly due vent holes.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Front access panel 4 - #10-32 x 1/2” screws 4 - #10 washers Sit the access panel onto the pedestal brackets so they engage the slots and secure the top with screws and washers. PEDESTAL BRACKET NOTE: Canopy removed for illustration purposes only...
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Reinstall the bench acrylics. Sit the rear acrylic into its slot and secure the latches. Slide the bench acrylic into its channel in the back and press the gas spring ends onto the ball studs (no tools required). NOTE: Canopy removed for illustration purposes only...
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Lock the bench acrylic down and your SolarForce® 648 is ready to use. The remaining hose adapter flange and hose clamp are provided for venting the exhaust outside the room if desired. Remove the grill (shown below) from the rear of the unit and attach the flange.
Installation - Remote Connections Remote Connections Your sunbed incorporates advanced cir- cuitry allowing it to connect and com- municate with most remote control sys- tems. If a remote system is to be used, first determine whether the remote sys- tem is a T-Max® System or a standard remote system operating with a control relay.
Installation - Remote Connections T-Max® Products REMOTE PORTS The T-Max® remote systems offer the ultimate in sunbed control, while allowing the tanner WIRED WIRELESS easy straightforward operation. Your sunbed is REMOTE REMOTE PORTS (RJ-22) PORT (RJ-11) configured to directly connect to this system, including the new wireless remote system.
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Installation - Remote Connections Scenario 1 - T-Max® Manager Series with Complete Wireless Connect one AP-900 (with Power Injector) to the Manager and one AP-900 to each of the tanning beds. Install as many beds as you like with this configuration. Units that do not communicate with T-Max will need an AP-900 with Power Injector and an additional 3A to operate.
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Installation - Remote Connections Scenario 4 - T-Max® Manager Series with Wireless combo 2 Wireless can be easily added to an existing salon already utilizing T-Max®. Connect one AP-900 (with Power Injector) to the Manager and one AP-900 to each wireless ready tan- ning bed.
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Installation - Remote Connections Scenario 7 - Non T-Max® Remote System wired to unit Most non-T-Max® remote systems control the sunbed by the use of a relay. The relay operates the sunbed by connecting and disconnecting a pair of wires leading from the sunbed. Refer to the user’s manual provided with your remote system to determine if it operates in this way.
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Installation - Remote Connections Setting the address manually 3. If you are using a T-Max® 1A or 3A as a “master” remote, the address of Before connecting your booth to the T- the bed must be set to “1”. If you are Max®...
peration Before You Tan DANGER Some medication may increase your sensi- tivity to ultraviolet light. It is recommended Before using your sunbed, please note the that you consult a physician before using following important precautions. this sunbed if taking any medication or if you suspect that your skin might be especially •...
Operation - Using Your Sunbed Using Your Sunbed When connected to the T-Max® Manager or T-Max® 1A or 3A. A START button - Turns unit on. Timer 1. Lift canopy, lie down on bench (face up), lower canopy toward your body. See display shows remaining time.
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Operation - Using Your Sunbed Using Your Sunbed When used as a stand alone unit or when connected to a remote system using a control relay. A START button - Turns unit on. Timer 1. Lift canopy, lie down on bench (face up), lower canopy toward your body.
are and Maintenance Cleaning After Use Step 3 Clean both sides of the acrylic shields with a non-ammonia dis- infectant cleaner. Clean and disinfect your tanning bed’s Step 4 Wipe the reflectors with a clean bench and canopy after each use. Use a damp cloth.
Care and Maintenance - Lamp and Acrylic Replacement Lamp and Acrylic Replacement To remove the Bench acrylic, lift the acrylic so the gas springs are fully extend- ed. Each gas spring is held to the acrylic Introduction bracket with a locking pin. Unclip the pin To be assured of maximum tanning effec- and slide it out to disconnect the spring tiveness, change lamps after approximate-...
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Care and Maintenance - Lamp and Acrylic Replacement Opening/Replacing Rear Acrylic Removing/Replacing Lamps The Rear acrylic is secured by four quar- After opening the acrylic shield, replace ter-turn latches. Using the 6mm hex main lamps as follows. wrench, turn each latch 90° to unlock it. Lift the acrylic out of its channel.
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Recommended Replacement Acrylics Acrylics vary greatly over time in their ability to effectively transmit UV light. Acrylics sold by ETS have been life tested to ensure proper transmission throughout their useful life. ONLY THE FOLLOWING LAMPS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE SOLARFORCE 648: BRONZING SUN™...
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Care and Maintenance - Lamp and Acrylic Replacement Removing/Replacing Face Tanner Note! Never take hold of the lamp such Lamps that your fingers are in contact with the lamp glass. Finger oils will greatly reduce After opening the canopy acrylic, replace the lamp’s operational life.
Care and Maintenance - Under the Bench Under the Bench Air Filter Replacement The bench contains three air filters, one on top of the ballast drawer and two Lift the bench acrylic (see Lamp and inside the right pedestal. The filter on top Acrylic Replacement).
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roubleshooting Problem Solution Sunbed not tanning 1. Clean sunbed, see Thorough Periodic Cleaning. 2. Ensure supply voltage is between 208 and 230V AC. 3. Replace lamps if lamp hours are greater than 500hrs. 4. Replace acrylic. Lamps fail to light and timer dis- 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Timer display is indicating E 98 Unit temperature too high. 1. Allow unit time to cool. 2. Check all fan openings and air filters for obstructions. 3. Verify ambient temperature is below 80°F. 4. If problem persists contact servicer. I forgot what address, or “id”, I set By holding the STOP button for 3 seconds the timer display my sunbed to...
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution My bed, connected to a T-Max® Manager, did not display “dL” but does indicate: - “0:00” 1. Remote device has not been set. 2. The sunbed has not been connected to the remote system, see Remote Connections. - a tanning time and the lamps 1.
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WHEN What to do After each use Monthly 400-500hrs A. Clean/Disinfect Interior Surfaces* B. Clean Lamps* C. Clean Reflectors* D. Clean Exterior E. Check/Clean Fans† F. Change Lamps** H. Check Fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) I. Check Power Cords* J. Change Filters*** * See Care and Maintenance ** See Lamp and Grill Replacement *** See Under the Bench...
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SolarForce® 648 Size 59" (150cm) Weight (approx.) 1200 lbs. (546kg) Minimum Room Size 9’ x 10’ (2.7m x 3m) Electrical - Voltage (AC) Amperage Outlet Hardwire Main Lamps 48 x BRONZING SUN™ HPK90 180W Face Tanner 4 x 400W SolarMax™ IFT Shoulder Tanner 8 x 26W Cooling System...
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