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This documentation only covers products manufactured by KBL-Solarien AG. It must not be duplicated, photocopied, translated or stored without prior special consent by KBL- Solarien AG. Duplication on electronic media or in a machine- readable form, either in whole or in part, is also prohibited.
Contents Importance of these instructions ....................4 Safety advice..........................5 General safety advice ...........................5 Intended use ............................7 Duties of the operator ...........................7 Transport ............................8 Transport by fork-lift truck ........................8 Other modes of transport ........................8 Description of appliance ......................9 Views ..............................9 Timer operation ..........................
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Importance of these instructions This operating manual is meant for use by • operators, • users, • service staff. Any person dealing with this tanning unit must have read and understood these instructions. Keep this manual ready to hand at any time.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Safety advice This chapter provides a summary of general information regarding safety and proper handling of the tanning unit. More specifi c safety advice is given in the further chapters of the operating manual. General safety advice...
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(4) weeks of exposure. WARNING: As the device is intended to be used by only one person at a time, only one (1) pair of protective eyewear is provided with each KBL 3500. Use protective eyewear whenever equipment is ener- gized.
Persons suffering, or having suffered, from skin cancer, or persons with a corresponding predisposition • Persons taking medicines Duties of the operator KBL-Solarien cannot be hold liable for any damage resulting from improper use or non-observance of these operating instructions.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Transport WARNING Overturning Load Danger of being crushed by heavy parts of the equipment. • Wear safety shoes. Transport by fork-lift truck The box with the sunbed components is mounted on a pallet. • Insert the forks cautiously into the openings of the pallet.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Description of appliance This product is in conformity with performance standards for sunlamp products under No. 21 CFR 1040.20. Views Front side Front side Body fan Display Upper air intakes Lower air intakes Canopy Front cover...
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Back side Back side Body fan Lower air-discharge opening Upper air intakes Power/timer connection Canopy power cable Upper air-discharge opening Display control cable...
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Control panel Control panel Display Shows “KBL” in standby mode. next Alternates between the menus available in the current operating mode. START Starts the tanning session: button • During warm-up time • After suspending the session with the STOP button, if the available tanning time has not elapsed yet.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Timer operation This device must be operated with an external timer that is in compli- ance with UL 917. The maximum tanning time must not be exceeded. Using different audio sources The option of using a music source is not included in the standard model of the sunbed.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Connecting the sunbed Connecting the power supply The power supply must be connected according to national standards. This may only be carried out by qualifi ed expert staff. DANGER Live components Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live parts.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Start-up Fix the supplied sign or one with the following wor- ding to the wall close to the tanning unit: Warning • UV radiation can cause eye and skin injury. Please ask the studio staff for further information.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Tanning instructions Tanning normally begins after one to two exposures and General General maximizes after one to four (1-4) weeks of exposure following the recommended schedule for your skin type. Cosmetics and even sunscreens are unsuitable for use in a tanning...
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 • Always use the supplied protective goggles and do not look into the For each tanning For each tanning session session tanning lamps. • Remove cosmetics before the session and do not use any sunscreen. •...
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Skin type II - III - IV - V - Dark Fair Average Brown Brown 3 min 3 min 3 min 3 min Week 1 1st - 3rd Session 6 min 6 min 7 min 7 min...
The settings can only be changed during the tanning session. The KBL display or the tanning time is shown either when the next button is pressed, or automatically after approx. 10 seconds.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Pressing the next button will invoke display 2. Functions of Functions of display 2 display 2 Display 2 shows the available audio sources and marks the selected one. If more than one audio source is available, this display can be...
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Turning the facial tanners off and on This section is only applicable to units equipped with facial tanners. For units without facial tanners, the following symbol is therefore not displayed. Symbols on Symbols on Level 2 – Maximum power, all facial tanners are turned on.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Adjusting the volume (optional feature) This section is only applicable to units with an audio option. Symbol on Symbol on Level 0 – 9 Stepwise volume adjustment display 1 display 1 After the tanning program has started, the volume is...
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 To choose a track you proceed as follows: • Press the next button twice to invoke display 2. • If the MP3 player has not been selected yet, press the corresponding plus or minus button to select it.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Operation in standby/service mode In standby mode, you can turn the decorative lighting of the sunbed on and off. In service mode, the presettings for the tanning mode are specifi ed and you are prompted for values for the operation of the unit. The service mode can only be entered from the standby mode.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Menu functions Menu functions Press the plus button above on the display to move the selection bar upwards. Press the minus button below on the display DOWN DOWN to move the selection bar downwards. Press the plus button above on the display to increase the selected value or to display the following option.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Menu item Menu option Meaning The facial tanners are by default Ges.Braeu/ ein/enabled FaceTanner turned on in tanning mode. The facial tanners are by default aus/ turned off in tanning mode. Cannot disabled be turned on by the customer.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Resetting the power-on hours of tubes and facial tanners show the power-on hours POH Tubes POH Burner (operating hours) of tubes and facial tanner (burner). These values must be reset to zero after a tube/lamp replacement.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Default setting of facial tanner This setting determines whether the facial tanner is turned on by default when the tanning session starts. If the facial tanner is switched off by default, it cannot be turned on by the customer during the session.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Playing music all the time or only during tanning Via this setting you determine when the music is played. If the sunbed is not equipped with an audio system, this item is irrelevant. Move the selection bar to the menu item...
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Default setting of treble and bass for studio music These settings determine treble and bass of the audio output to create an optimum sound. If the sunbed is not equipped with an audio system, this item is irrelevant.
For the acrylic panes use the special cleansing agent and disinfectant Acrylic panes Acrylic panes “megaClean” supplied by KBL and dilute it in water at a ratio of 1:13. • To clean the varnished and plastic surfaces, use a damp soapy cloth.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Maintenance intervals Component/wearing part Cleaning Replacement Tubes and starters Tubes after approx. After 500 200 operating hours operating hours Lamp of the facial tanner After approx. 200 After 500 operating hours operating hours Filter mat, base part Clean after 100 operating hours, replace when necessary.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Put a cushion, a rolled-up towel or something similar on the bed pane to protect it against scratches. Take hold of the canopy pane in the front area from underneath and push it slightly towards the back side of the sunbed to release it from the holder, and fold the pane down.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 The cleaning and care instructions have to be observed. Replacing the Replacing the canopy pane canopy pane Fold up the canopy of the sunbed. Undo the 3 screws that fi x the pane to the canopy in the front area. To undo the screws, a quarter turn to the right will do - they are quick-release fasteners.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Fold the pane down slightly and pull it out towards the front. If necessary, you can also undo the 3 screws at the lower edge and fold the cover down. Assembly is performed in reverse order. Pay special attention to the correct placement of the new pane in the frame when inserting it.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 The bed pane has to be cleaned when necessary. The Cleaning the Cleaning the bed pane bed pane cleaning and care instructions have to be observed. The outer surface can be cleaned without any preparatory works. In the following, we describe how to clean the inner surface.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 The cleaning and care instructions have to be observed. Replacing the Replacing the bed pane bed pane Replacing the bed pane requires two people. Fold up the canopy of the sunbed. Undo the 2 fl at-head srews on the left-hand and on the right-hand side of the bed pane.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Cleaning and replacing the tubes By regularly cleaning the tubes (see Cleaning and care instructions ) you can help preserve their tanning power. When you replace the tubes, you must also replace the starters. Replace tubes and starters only by parts of the same type.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Take hold of the canopy pane in the front area from underneath and push it slightly towards the back side of the sunbed to release it from the holder, and fold the pane down. Remove the tube covers on the right-hand and on the left-hand side.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Remove the tubes by turning each tube a quarter forwards or backwards and pulling it out. When cleaning the tubes, use warm water and a chamois. Do not use any aggressive or alcoholic cleansing agents. When replacing the tubes, replace the starters fi rst.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Fold up the canopy of the sunbed. Undo the two fl at-head screws on the left-hand and right-hand side of the bed pane. Lift the pane so that you are able to take out one of the pane holders located behind the front edge.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Remove the tube covers on the right-hand and on the left-hand side. To do so, take hold of the tube cover with both hands close to the edge, pull straight towards the center of the sunbed, and take it out in a upward movement.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 If necessary, clean the interior of the bed with a slightly damp cloth. The electronic components under the bed must not be subjected to humidity. When cleaning the tubes, use warm water and a chamois. Do not use any aggressive or alcoholic cleansing agents.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Take hold of the canopy pane in the front area from underneath and push it slightly towards the back side of the sunbed to release it from the holder, and fold the pane down. Remove the tube cover from the facial area.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 If you do not succeed in pulling out the tube cover, fold down the lower cover of the canopy pane and check whether the transportation-lock screw has been removed (circular marking). Screw off the mirror strip and pull it out towards the side.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Use a soft cloth to take hold of the lamp, preferably somewhere in the middle. Push it into one of the sockets and pull out the opposite side towards the front. Do not touch the glass surface with your bare hands.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Assembly is carried out in reverse order. Replacing the decorative lighting A 58 W tube each is installed at the front side of the bed section and the canopy section. The coloured fi lter has to replaced at the latest when replacing the tanning tubes.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Lift the pane so that you are able to take out one of the pane holders located behind the front edge. Lift the pane further and erect the pane holder beyond the resistance point so that the rod stays in the fi tting.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Pinch the colored jacket and loosen the tube by turning it a quarter. Pull it out and replace the starter. Insert the new tube into a new jacket and install in the fi tting. Putting on the front cover: Insert the cover into the screws in the lateral parts of the frame, and place the holes in the upper part over the silicone dampers.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Push the cover downwards and make sure that the dampers go through the holes. Fold down the bed pane and fasten it.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Fold up the canopy of the sunbed. Canopy Canopy Undo the 3 screws that fi x the pane to the canopy in the front area. To undo the screws, a quarter turn to the right will do - they are quick-release fasteners.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Remove the tube covers on the right side and on the left side. To do so, take hold of the tube cover with both hands close to the edge, pull straight towards the centre of the sunbed, and take it out in a downward movement.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Replacing the canopy drive Replacing the canopy drive The canopy drive consists of one gas spring each on the right-hand and left-hand side of the sunbed. In some units, there are weights fi xed within the canopy section. Af-...
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 The replacement (see “Maintenance intervals”) must be carried Replacement Replacement out by two people. The procedure is the same for both sides. Undo the 3 screws on the lateral part of the canopy. Remove the lateral part.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Take the load off the canopy by having the second person lift it somewhat and hold it in this position. The canopy may not be strained until the new gas spring has been installed with bolts and lock washers.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Changing the SD card in the MP3 player Fold up the canopy of the sunbed. Undo the two fl at-head screws on the left-hand and on the right-hand side of the bed pane. Lift the pane so that you are able to take out one of the pane holders located behind the front side.
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Operating Instructions KBL 3500 The MP3 player is located on the front side of the electronics carriage. First of all, push the SD card slightly into the player so that the push-eject mechanism disengages. Then you can remove the card.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 cover downwards and make sure that the dampers go through the holes. Fold down the bed pane and fasten it. Uploading to the SD card Please refer to the section “Technical data” for information on sup- ported card capacities as well as fi...
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Fault messages No Status text Status description Trouble-shooting NO_COMM No communication Check the connection between operating between the operating unit and control unit. unit and the control unit. If the fault persists, contact the service staff.
Operating Instructions KBL 3500 Service REPAIRS - SERVICE - REPLACEMENT - PARTS AND LAMPS - EYE PROTECTION If you are in need of any of the above mentioned pro- ducts or services, you should contact: Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment, Inc.
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