Intended Use; Medical Advice For Optimum Use Of The Saunaupgrade; The Physiotherm Principle: Low-Temperature Infrared Technology - Physiotherm SaunaUpgrade Bedienungsanleitung

2 Using the SaunaUpgrade
Notes on the safe use of the Physiotherm SaunaUpgrade in sauna cabins:
• Only use the sauna oven during the session to ensure a
room temperature (sauna thermometer) of up to 35°C (thermoneutral
environment).
• A combined sauna and infrared session is not advised for medical
reasons
• For health reasons, leave at least 3 hours between an infrared
and a sauna session (different stimulation of the body's heat regulation)
• Ventilate sufficiently between sessions
• Put the SaunaUpgrade into use only at a room temperature of less than 50°C
• Note the specified sitting position to the radiator (for complying with the
radiation limits and for reliably controlling the application of heat)
• The application should not cause any tingling or burning on the
back. Adjust the SENSOcare® level if necessary
• Avoid spray water on hot ceramic
(risk of the ceramic heating element breaking)
• Before using the SaunaUpgrade for the first time, read the directions for use
carefully and always use the infrared technology as
instructed

2.2 Intended use

The SaunaUpgrade may only be used as intended by Physiotherm, i.e. for con-
trolling the functionalities of the infrared unit. Any other or additional use is
considered improper. The manufacturer/supplier will not be liable for any damages
resulting from such use. The user is solely responsible for the risk.
Proper operation also includes compliance with the manufacturer's assembly man-
ual and operating instructions.

2.3 Medical advice for optimum use of the SaunaUpgrade

Please read the following medical notes carefully and in full before using the Sau-
naUpgrade for the first time.
Should you have any medical conditions, please consult your doctor in case of any
doubt or contact Physiotherm's medical-scientific department (+43 (0) 5223 54777).

2.4 The Physiotherm principle: Low-temperature infrared technology

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2 Using the SaunaUpgrade
• Unlike a sauna, a biosauna or another commercial
heated cabin, the Physiotherm principle uses a patented
low-temperature infrared technology.
• The air temperature in your sauna should be between 27°C and 37°C.
In this range, the human body is in a "thermally
neutral environment" and does not have to use any energy to warm itself up or
cool itself down.
• Infrared C radiation works without touching anything and only converts into heat
when it comes into contact with the skin. The circulation of blood to the skin and
the body's own heat regulation mechanism are not affected.
• The patented SENSOcare® single radiator filled with lava sand is characterised
by its extremely uniform irradiation field: It emits approx. 97%
infrared C radiation and 3% infrared B radiation. The radiant strength
directly on the grid is approx. 100 mW/cm².
• Due to the combination of low room temperature and the supply of heat across
the back, the application of the SaunaUpgrade in your sauna works both
locally on the back and systemically on the whole body:
o Local, intensive heating and relaxation of the back muscles
(can have a mild pain-relieving effect)
o The body temperature rises slightly (unlike in a sauna session)
in steps from the very beginning (by 0.2 to 0.3°C in 30 minutes),
stimulating physiological thermoregulation. The body can adapt well,
thanks to this slow rise in the body's core temperature.
The body increases the circulation of blood to the organs, connective tisue,
muscles and the skin. The blood supply to the tissue is improved, the
metabolism stimulated and the immune system supported.
• The Physiotherm principle makes the heat application particularly agreeable
and is comparable with mild endurance training for the cardiovascular system.
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