6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen. Indications for use IPL 8500 is a personal use device intended for the reduc- The IPL 8500 device is an over-the-counter device intend- tion of unwanted hair.
Two factors play an important role in optimal long-term hair jaw, chin and neck). reduction: • IPL 8500 is intended for use on skin tone type I to IV ac- • Hair growth cycle involves three phases: Anagen, Cata- cording to Fitzpatrick skin chart below.
The use of IPL 8500 on naturally dark skin is forbidden. Convenience! The IPL 8500 can be operated in two treat- IPL 8500 works best on dark hair or hair that contains more ment modes: melanin. Brown and light brown hair will respond, but typ- •...
Who cannot use the IPL8500 - will be affected). Some hair may not be affected by the IPL CONTRAINDICATIONS 8500 because of the different hair growth phases. Do NOT use IPL 8500 device if you have any of the fol- lowing conditions:...
IPL 8500 section”). and may result serious skin complications. • Do not use the IPL 8500 if you have dark brown or black • If you have been taking Tetracycline antibiotics and medi- spots such as freckles, birth marks, around the nipples, cation with the following active ingredients within the last moles or blisters on the area to be treated.
• Do not use the IPL 8500 over piercing or any metal items • This appliance is not intended for use by persons with such as earrings or jewelry on the area to be treated as reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Please consult your physician if necessary. continue using the IPL 8500 as you are unable to toler- ate the hair reduction application. Degree of Side Effects Side Effects...
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Pigment Changes • Use of the IPL 8500 may cause temporary skin hyper- pigmentation (increased pigment or brown discoloration) or hypopigmentation (whitening) to the surrounding skin. The risk is higher for people with darker skin tones. Usu-...
6. IPL 8500 Description Device Components The IPL 8500 device set consists of the following compon- ents, as demonstrated in the picture below: • Hand-held device • External power supply • Precise and Large Treatment windows 1. Status indicator: Lack of contact...
press on the trigger-less button or will be automatically turned off if the device is unused (or doesn’t have proper skin contact and skin tone detected) for a few seconds. 3. Energy selection buttons – The + (Increase energy level) and – (Decrease energy level) buttons, al- lows energy level selection between 6 different lev- els.
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Large Treatment window (the optical filter is built- blocked lowed skin tone (high Fitz- in the device) – use the IPL 8500 with the large treat- patrick level as described ment window for treatment of large body areas, such at the back cover of the as legs, back and arms.
4. Only if you feel comfortable, you may reach the maximum 7. User Instructions energy level (6th). IPL 8500 is an optimal solution for all body areas such as 5. Stop the test once you do not feel comfortable, as in- your underarms, bikini line, arms, back, shoulders, chest,...
This may allow you limited number of pulses since • Before your first use and when the battery is empty, battery charging is slower then battery consump- fully charge the IPL 8500 battery (full charging of the tion during use. battery takes up to 2.5 hours).
1. Prepare your skin (see step 2). the pulse will be released, you will see a bright flash, you 2. To turn the IPL 8500 device on, press the ON/OFF but- will hear a popping noise, and you may feel a mild sting- ton ( ).
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In trig- • IPL 8500 will not trigger a pulse if: ger-less mode, the device will automatically deliver a. There is no full contact of the treatment window with...
8–10 Arms Underarms Bikini Lines Important: Facial treatment should be performed at 1-4 Plan your IPL 8500 treatment energy levels only. Energy level should primarily be chosen based on your own Don’t forget to select the proper treatment window comfort.
(underarms, bikini line, arms, back, shoulders, chest, legs • IPL 8500 is suitable for men. However male body hair, and allowed facial areas) will be determined by the user. especially those on the chest will require more hair re- Notes: duction sessions.
4. If you do not plan on using your IPL 8500 for a long period vice (the device will not be operable if the treatment of time, it is recommended to keep it clean and stored.
During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with 10. Warranty / service the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for...
A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorised Beurer partner, with Repairs or an exchange in full do not extend the warranty - a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and period under any circumstances.
Selectable energy levels: Operational Condi- Temperature Humidity Max 6 levels tions operating altitude: Treatment area: 50ºF to 104ºF Large treatment window: 0.7 sq inch (4.5cm²). Precise Treat- (10ºC to 40ºC) ment window (additional attachment): 0.3 sq inch (2cm²) 30% to 70% RH Speed: 10,000 ft.
Do not use the IPL 8500 device on tanned Use IPL 8500 only with the supplied external power skin or after sun exposure and accessories. For your safety, never use DC adapters which are not approved by the manufac- Do not let the device become wet.
• The IPL 8500 should not be used adjacent to or stacked • Portable RF communications equipment, including an- with other equipment and that if adjacent or stacked tennas (including peripherals such as antenna cables use is necessary, the IPL 8500 should be observed to...
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EMC Information Table 1 IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 4 Edition The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –...
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Table 2 IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 4 Edition The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment –...
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Table 3 IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 4 Edition The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device i should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –...
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NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
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Table 4 IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 4 Edition Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the device. The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the device can help prevent elec- tromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the device as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 4 Edition Test specifications for ENCLOSURE PORT IMMUNITY to RF wireless communications equipment Test Frequency Maximum Distance Immunity Compli- Band Service Modulation Power Test Level ance Level (MHz) (MHz) (V/m) (V/m) Pulse modulation 380-390 TETRA 400 18 Hz GMRS 460 ±...
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The carrier shall be modulated using a 50% duty cycle square wave signal. As an alternative to FM modulation, 50% pulse modulation at 18 Hz may be used because while it does not represent actual modulation, it would be worst case. Distributed by: Beurer GmbH Söflinger Straße 218 89077 Ulm, Germany www.beurer.com...
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