INTENSE PULSED LIGHT © The Dezac Group user guide HAIR REMOVER © The Dezac Group This product MUST be used responsibly Read all instructions thoroughly before use and retain for future reference © The Dezac Group
WA R N I NG S • Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference. •This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
WA R NI NG S Areas not to treat: Unsuitable skin tones and hair types: • IPL is not suitable for dark skin tones, • Do NOT treat over tattoos, permanent for example, those of Afro-Caribbean, make-up, pimples, acne, warts, Black African, Indian or Pakistani hair on black spots or moles, dark descent. See “Suitable Skin Types” freckles, skin disease, birth marks, burns, nipples, genital or anal areas, and always carry out Patch Test.
WA R NI NG S Do not use if: • You are pregnant or breast feeding, diuretics, some antibiotics, tricyclic you have a history of epilepsy or antidepressants and medications are taking medication known to prescribed for thyroid conditions, increase photosensitivity. If you lupus and arthritis. have any history of epileptic seizures • Do NOT use if you have a history of we do NOT recommend using IPL. skin cancer.
WA R NI NG S Possible reactions: • Most people feel a heating sensation during treatment. Some people experience a slight reddening of the skin. In most cases this will disappear within 24 hours, but on rare occasions it may take up to 72 hours. • Pain in the area treated © The Dezac Group • Itching in the area treated • Redness © The Dezac Group If the following occurs, seek medical advice immediately. • The following effects will require discontinuing treatment.
© The Dezac Group IN T R O DU CT I ON The Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover™ uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. Placed gently against the skin, pulses of intense light are delivered directly to the hair follicle with enough energy to disable the root without affecting the surrounding area. IPL delivers quick and efficient long term hair removal. IPL is suitable for larger areas such as legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, back and chest as well as certain areas of the face.
1 Keyswitch 2 Power level decrease button (-) 3 Power level increase button (+) 4 Power level indicators 5 Bulb life indicator 6 Enable button 7 Mains power socket (on the back) 8 Wand cable 9 Wand 1 6 © The Dezac Group 7 9 2 © The Dezac Group 3 4 5 © The Dezac Group INTENSE PULSED LIGHT HAIR REMOVER ™ 6 8
0 IPL treatment button ! Blue ‘ready’ light (x2) @ Treatment cartridge £ Indentation mark $ Orange ‘safety’ light (x2) % Orange IPL aperture ^ Skin sensors (x4) & Bulb * Razor ( Mains power lead ) Keys © The Dezac Group 0 * ! @ ( © The Dezac Group £ $ & % ) © The Dezac Group ^ 7 INTENSE PULSED LIGHT HAIR REMOVER ™
S uitable skin t y pes Your 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. © The Dezac Group You may find that different power levels are required on different areas. Each area should be tested for the appropriate maximum power level.
T R E A T M E N T summar y Read all warnings before you begin © The Dezac Group Establish skin tone using the chart Carry out a patch test Wait 24 hours Did your skin react to the patch test? NO TREATMENT YES NO Did your skin react to the treatment? YES © The Dezac Group See ‘possible reactions’ under ‘warnings’ See ‘possible reactions’ under ‘warnings’ Do NOT use the IPL unit unless the problem is resolved © The Dezac Group 9 INTENSE PULSED LIGHT HAIR REMOVER ™
1 PA T C H T E ST 2 S KI N C HAR T 24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by testing a small area. © The Dezac Group The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type. Treat an area on each power level (e.g. arm, leg) up to the maximum power level for your skin type (see Skin Chart). Use the (+) button to increase the power level by a single step each time and work your way along the area with the wand on a different part of the skin each time.
B E F O R E Y OU S T AR T Please ensure you read and understand the ‘Warnings’ section before proceeding. © The Dezac Group • Do not use any hair removal method that plucks the hair from the follicle, as this renders IPL ineffective. • Remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the treatment area. • Ensure you have patch tested the area to be treated 24 hours prior to treatment and are aware of your maximum power level.
IN S T R UC T IO NS for use 1 STEP 1 Shave the area to be treated. This ensures that the light energy goes directly to the hair root and avoids hair burning on the surface. 3 STEP 3 Turn the key clockwise to the ON position to unlock. The light around the keyswitch will flash green. Power level 1 will illuminate and the fan will startup. © The Dezac Group © The Dezac Group IMPORTANT Place on a hard surface and ensure cooling vents on the underside are not obstructed e.g. duvet or soft carpet.
IN S T R UC T IO NS for use STEP 4 © The Dezac Group Enter the security code by pressing the buttons (highlighted in black) in the following order: 4 © The Dezac Group The unit will emit 2 beeps and the keyswitch will stop flashing and illuminate green. A series of self-checks will be performed. During this time, the power levels will illuminate up and down. When completed, the lowest power level will illuminate and the enable button will flash blue ready for selection.
IN S T R UC T IO NS for use 5 STEP 5 Press the enable button once. The enable button will stop flashing. The orange lights on the wand will illuminate. 7 STEP 7 Press and HOLD the treatment button on the wand. This initiates the treatment flash. You may feel a slight warming of the area. © The Dezac Group Note: Each time the power setting is adjusted, you will need to press the enable button to continue. Notes: • Do NOT move the wand during treatment.
IN S T R UC T IO NS for use 8 STEP 8 The blue lights will go out after the treatment flash. The unit will also selfcheck after each flash. This takes five seconds, during this time the power level lights will illuminate up and down. © The Dezac Group INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL Each time you use your IPL 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.
‘ mute ’ option E rror codes 1 1 2 2 3 3 To turn off the audio indications (beeps), press down the enable button while turning on the unit with the key. © The Dezac Group Indication 4 4 5 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Problem / Solution Overheat protection Note: This doesn’t turn off warning beeps. Unit should be left on (cooling fans will run). Leave wand on a hard surface (NOT on its side or on the console). Turn the key off and back on to turn audio indications back on.
F A C I A L treatment treatment area The Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover can be safely used on the face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line. As a guide to the treatment area, a small indentation mark will be left by pressing the wand down on the skin. When moving the wand use these marks, building up a grid-like pattern to ensure complete coverage. © The Dezac Group Important: It should not be used around the eyes or on the lips.
C H AN G IN G T H E T R E AT ME NT CAR T R I D G E The IPL hair remover incorporates a treatment cartridge containing a high performance quartz bulb. Depending on a number of factors (including room temperature, output level selected, speed of repeat flashes) the cartridge can give 40,000+ treatment flashes. The performance of the bulb is checked after each treatment. 1 STEP 1 Turn the unit off and back on, and enter security code.
C H AN G IN G T H E T R E AT ME NT CAR T R I D G E 3 STEP 3 Pull the treatment cartridge (which contains the bulb) away from the wand. 5 STEP 5 Press and hold the (-) and (+) buttons together. The bulb indicator light and power level 5 light will go out. © The Dezac Group The unit will automatically power off. The enable button will flash blue indicating the unit is ready for further treatments. 4 © The Dezac Group Note: The unit will not power on if the bulb is fitted incorrectly or is missing.
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H O W M A N Y T R E A T M E NT S AR E R E QU I R ED ? Everyone’s hair grows differently, depending on age, weight, metabolism, hormones, ethnicity, medications and other factors.
Q UE S T IO N S AND ANS WE R S 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 on pale skin. Sunbathing, use of sun beds and fake tanning should NOT be undertaken prior to treatment. Yes, the IPL reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin should not be affected.
QU E S T IO N S AND ANS WER S How often should I repeat IPL hair removal treatment? How many treatments will I need? The timing for follow on treatments is not critical. We initially recommend treatments at 2 week intervals, although some people like to treat the area every week and others just once a month depending on personal preference and on where the treatment area is.
Q UE S T IO N S AND ANS WE R S What is the difference between IPL and a laser? Other safety features include: There are two big differences between Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light. Generally IPL covers a much larger area than the relatively small treatment spot with lasers and therefore treatments of larger areas are much quicker. The other difference is the wavelength of light produced. Lasers produce light with a specific wavelength whilst IPL uses a broad spectrum of wavelengths.
I M PO R T A N T MAI NT ENANCE • When not in use store key responsibly away from children. • Only use this product with the power lead supplied. • IPL should not cause significant discomfort. You may feel a slight warming of the area. If you feel discomfort or soreness the setting may be too high. • After use, always unplug the power lead and store out of reach of children. © The Dezac Group • If there is any damage to the unit, wand cable, wand or power lead, stop using immediately.
S P E C IF I CAT I ON UNIT: © The Dezac Group Light Source: Quartz Xenon Tube Treatment Area: 35 x 14mm Output Wavelength: >560mm Input: 230V AC ~ 50Hz 150W E N V IR O NME NT © The Dezac Group Temperature: Operating: Storage: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius -20 to 70 degrees Celsius Humidity: Operating: Storage: © The Dezac Group 10% to 80% RH 5% to 90% RH INTENSE PULSED LIGHT HAIR REMOVER ™ 26
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