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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.
afety Information LABELING NOTICE: Labels are affixed on all systems to inform the user of possible dangers. Regulations are stated in 21 CFR, Section 1040.20, and require that all products manufactured after September 8, 1986 which use sunlamps must display the following: Ultraviolet radiation.
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Renseignements sur la Sécurité Rayonnement ultraviolet. Veuillez suivre les instructions. Évitez une exposition excessive. Tout comme pour les DANGER 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 Unpacking and Inspection Inspect these items, including the canopy and bench, to make sure they are free from any visible damage. Report the The bench and canopy are each wrapped extent of any damage to the transportation in plastic. Pull back the plastic and, with company.
Installation - Pre-Installation Planning Pre-Installation Planning Before you begin to assemble your sunbed, you should observe the following consid- erations. • The SOLARIS® 542 operates from a WARNING 220V AC power source. The unit Shock hazard. should be wired to a dedicated cir- Disconnect power before cuit capable of providing 50 Amp servicing.
Installation - Hardware Inventory Hardware Inventory Open the hardware bag and remove the contents. In addition to a pillow, the Allen wrench and an RJ-11 (phone type) cable, make sure you have the following hard- ware items. Safety Goggles #10 x 1” Phillips Quantity 1 Pan Head Screw Quantity 14...
Installation - Assembly Procedures Assembly Procedures Before installing the foot end endcap you must install the body fan power cord into the endcap, as shown below. The connec- tor will snap securely into the endcap. The body fan kit includes instructions for installation.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Head end endcap Foot end endcap 14 - #10 x 1” Phillips pan-head screws 4 - #10 x 1/2” Phillips pan-head screws Attach each endcap with 7 - 1” screws as shown. Use 1/2” screws here. Foot end endcap shown.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: Long blue hinge cover panel Use the preinstalled screws to attach the hinge cover panel.
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Parts needed: CANOPY ARM 6 - 3/8 x 1 1/4” hex-socket bolts 6 - 3/8” self-locking hex nuts Install this bolt as a positioning aide. Slip canopy arm onto hinge arm. Positioning bolt will engage the slot on top of hinge arm and hold canopy up while the other bolts are HINGE ARM...
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Installation - Assembly Procedures Install Body Fan. Instructions are included in Body Slide ballast tray under Put access panel in Fan kit. and pull cords through to place and lock with the back. Reinstall ballast access panel key. tray stop bar.
Installation - Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Helpful Hint: Line up the plug with the proper receptacle and push in. Apply At the rear of the sunbed, connect the two pressure to the plug and twist the locking canopy power cords and two bench power ring counter-clockwise until you feel the cords from the ballast tray to their respective plug click into place.
Installation - Final Adjustments Final Adjustments Make sure the air filters are in place. The filter on top of the ballast tray simply sits over the vent holes. Airflow holds it in Your sunbed uses a smooth gliding spring place when the unit is on. The airflow lift system to raise the canopy.
Installation - Remote Connections Remote Connections You will notice some wire clamps along the side of the fan housing under the bench. These are for the remote cables to Your sunbed incorporates advanced cir- keep them out from under the ballast cuitry allowing it to connect and commu- drawer when rolling the drawer in and nicate with most remote control systems.
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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 G2 (with Power Injector) to the Manager and one G2 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 a G2 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 G2 (with Power Injector) to the Manager and one G2 to each wireless ready tanning bed. The rest of the salon may be “daisy-chained”...
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Installation - Remote Connections Scenario 7 - Non T-Max® Remote System wired Setting the sunbed address manually to unit Before connecting your sunbed to the T-Max® Most non-T-Max® remote systems control the Manager or T-Max® 1A or 3A, the address of sunbed by the use of a relay.
peration Before You Tan DANGER Some medication may increase your sensitiv- ity to ultraviolet light. It is recommended that Before using your sunbed, please note the you consult a physician before using this following important precautions. sunbed if taking any medication or if you sus- pect that your skin might be especially sensi- •...
Operation - Using Your Sunbed Using Your Sunbed When connected to the T-Max® Manager or T-Max® 1A or 3A. A Face tanner control 1. Lift canopy, lie down on bench (face up), - Turns face tanners lower canopy toward your body using on and off during use.
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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 Face tanner control 1. Lift the canopy, lie down on the bench - Turns face tanners (face up), lower the canopy toward your on and off during use.
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 WARNING Shock hazard. Disconnect power before removing Introduction any protective covers. To be assured of maximum tanning effec- Opening/Replacing Acrylic Shields tiveness, change 100W lamps after approximately 800-1000 hours of use. Refer to the illustration on the next page Change 160W lamps after 600-800 hours while reading this instruction.
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Care and Maintenance - Lamp and Acrylic Replacement CANOPY ACRYLIC BENCH ACRYLIC ACRYLIC SUPPORT Body fan deleted for clarity.
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Acrylics vary greatly over time in their the lamp holders and turn the ability to effectively transmit UV light. lamp a quarter turn. It should Acrylics sold by ETS have been life tested click in place. to ensure proper transmission throughout their useful life.
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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 removing the canopy acrylic shield, the lamp’s operational life.
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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 800hrs. 4. Replace acrylic. Lamps fail to light and timer dis- 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Timer display is indicating Er 91 Timer software error. Disconnect and reapply power to the unit. Timer display is indicating Er 92 Current sensor indicating unit is off when it should be on. Contact servicer. Timer display is indicating Er 93 Current sensor indicating unit is on when it should be off.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution My bed is connected to a T-Max® You have probably attempted to connect your sunbed to the remote system but I am having remote system already. Disconnect the remote plug(s) from the trouble getting into “id” mode ports at the back of the sunbed, wait 90 seconds and try again.
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Parts List Hinge Cover Panel* Hour Counter* This is a list of parts which may be replaced by Ignitor (face tanner starter) the consumer. Care should be taken when replac- Lamp Holder w/ Starter ing anything related to electrical wiring. We rec- ommend contacting a professional electrician.
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WHEN What to do After each use Monthly 400-500hrs 600-800hrs 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 †...
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SOLARIS 542 Size Weight (Pounds) Recommended Room Size 9’ x 10’ Electrical - Voltage (AC) Amperage Circuit Breaker (Amps) Outlet Hardwire Main Lamps (bench) BRONZING SUN™ PLUS Main Lamps (canopy) Velocity® VS-R™ Ballasts 100W / 160W (bench) (canopy) Face Tanner SolarMax™...
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