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Because it makes tissues more pliable, warmth also reduces stiffness and makes joints more flexible. Because of these effects, treatment with the InfraCare can relieve pain due to muscular and joint problems. therapeutic applications The InfraCare is a local heath therapy appliance. Possible applications: EnglisH -Treatment for occasional or chronic muscle pains, stiff muscles and stiff joints -Treatment of lower-back ache (lumbago) -Treatment of chilblains -Preparation for another treatment such as a massage -Treatment of sprains and bruises -To relieve pain, e.g. due to rheumatic disorders For more information about the health benefits, see search word , 1 InfraCare (Fig. 5). Preparing for use Fully unwind the mains cord. Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there is at least 35 cm free space around it to prevent overheating (Fig. 6). Thanks to the pedestal, you can use the appliance in many different positions. Below you find some examples. -To treat your back from shoulders to hips, place the appliance beside a bed, with the lamp housing in highest position and tilted down, and lie down comfor tably on your belly (Fig. 7). -To treat your back, place the appliance beside a bed, with the lamp housing in lowest position, and lie down comfor tably on one side (Fig. 8). -To treat your upper back and shoulders, place the appliance behind a chair or other seat, with the lamp housing in horizontal position, and sit down comfor tably with your back towards the appliance (Fig. 9). -To treat your back, place the appliance beside a chair or stool, with the lamp housing in ver tical position, and sit down comfor tably with your back towards the appliance (Fig. 10). -To treat the hip and upper leg area, place the appliance beside a chair, with the lamp housing in horizontal position, and sit down comfor tably, with your leg towards the appliance (Fig. 11). , , , , Adjust the lamp housingTurn the height adjustment ring anticlockwise, pull the lamp housing up or push it down to the desired height and then lock it into position by turning the ring clockwise (Fig. 12). To tilt the lamp housing upwards or downwards, grasp it by its handgrips and move it to the desired position (Fig. 13). You can also turn the lamp housing to horizontal or vertical position by grasping it by the handgrips and turning it to the required position (Fig. 14). Make sure the pedestal base is horizontal. If it is placed at an angle, the appliance will switch off automatically (Fig. 15). Sit or lie down at the right distance from the appliance. -At a distance of 40-50 cm to the body, the InfraCare treats an area of about 40 cm by 60 cm. At a larger distance, the area treated becomes larger and the infrared light and therefore the heat less intense. At a smaller distance, the area treated is smaller and the infrared light and therefore the heat more intense. -Make sure the distance between your body and the appliance is large enough to prevent accidental contact with the hot filter. -Choose a distance at which the heat is comfor table. Note:The heat of the appliance does not reach its full intensity until several minutes after you switch on the appliance.This does not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these first minutes. Duration of treatment The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use. We recommend a few shor t treatments a day, e.g. 2 treatments of 15 minutes, on a number of consecutive days to get a result. EnglisH Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer treatment. If in doubt, always consult your doctor! using the infracare 1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket. The on/off button (A) and the timer buttons (D) blink for 1 minute, the maximum intensity , button (B) lights up and 00 blinks on the display (Fig. 16). 5 Set the desired treatment time by pressing the + or - timer button. Keep the button pressed to adjust the time more quickly. Adjust the light intensity of the lamp by pressing one of the intensity buttons. If you do not press any of these buttons, the lamp will operate at its default setting, which is maximum intensity. Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button. If you want to interrupt the treatment, press the pause button (C) (Fig. 16). The lamp goes out, but the remaining treatment time is stored in the memor y of the appliance. -To resume the treatment, press the pause button again. 6 To change the treatment time and light intensity during the treatment: -Press the + or - timer button to change the treatment time or one of the intensity buttons to change the light intensity. 7 The appliance automatically switches off after the set time has elapsed. Note: During the last minute of the set time 01 blinks on the display. cleaning Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for about 15 minutes before you clean it. Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning a...