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THE INFRARED CABIN GUIDE
What is infrared heat ?
It is a kind of energy that is conveyed by the sun, by all warm and hot objects and by the human body. This infrared radia-
tion has nothing to do with UV-radiation which can cause sunburns, for example, neither with radioactivity or microwaves.
The effects of infrared C radiation on the body:
From a medical point of view, the beneficial effect of regular perspiration baths for one´s health has been undisputed for years. Not every-
body, tolerates the hot air of normal saunas. Infrared heat cabins therefore offer a unique alternative. When heated, our infrared ceramic
heaters convey long-wave infrared radiation. This infrared C radiation is absorbed by the upper layers of the body´s skin. The thermal en-
ergy penetrates into the blood-circulated skin layers. The increased blood circulation quickly distributes heat to the whole organism. The
body reacts by raising its temperature - the so-called fever effect. (Already more than 2000 years ago, the famous scholar Paemendides
said: „Give me the possibility to create fever and I will cure every disease"). The resulting natural perspiration may cause many healthy
processes. The positive effect of infrared heat is clearly proved in medicine. Ist specific use can cause relief of injuries of tendons as well
as muscular tensions and a relaxation of the whole muscular system. Our body continuously takes in harmful chemicals through foods,
drinks, the air etc. If used for a longer period of time, it can clearly reduce these poisonous substances in the body and strengthen the im-
mune system. - Our heat cabins, however, shall not be used for self-treatments. Please resolve any medical questions with your doctor.
How does an infrared heat cabin work and how is it used ?
In our heat cabins, we use ceramic heating panels which are electrically heated. The hot heater surface conveys infrared radiato-
in, beeing to 96% in the long-wave infrared C range, that is over 3000 nm. If this radiation reaches a body, the non-reflected part
leads to heating. This infrared energy is extremely effective in contrast to other thermal methods, because it heats only the body
which is reached by radiation. Thereby about 80 - 85 % of the energy spent, directly heat the body and only a small part of the ra-
diant heat warms up the humid particles in the air. After about 10 min these radiant heaters reach 100 % of their performance.
Therefore we recommend:
Use the heat cabin already with a temperature of 30 - 35° C, because heating the cabin to 45 - 50° C is a waste of energy and time. Let yourself be
warmed up by the infrared radiation at low temperatures. At the moment YOU are in the cabin, the infrared radiation has got a body to be warmed
up. The cabin then reaches the chosen temperature much faster.
Your first heat cabin session:
We recommend to adapt the cabin temperature to your fitness and health. The ideal inside temperature is between 35 - 50° C. As soon as the in-
side temperature has reached 30° C, you can start. Open the ventialation slide after about 10 - 20 min in order to have a better air circulation. The
session should ideally last about 30 min. In the beginning, however, you should not exagerate, adapt the time to your state of health. Many years
of experience have shown, that our customers have had to „learn" how to perspirate. During the first heat cabin sessions, they needed more time
until they started to perspirate strongly. After several regular uses of the cabin, the body gets used to perspirate. After a settling-in period, you will
reach a bigger perspiration volume in a heat cabin than in a sauna. Therefore it is sufficient to use it just once instead of more times with the sauna.
We recommend not to use the cabin more than 2 - 3 x per week and to have a break of 1 day between the sessions. Do not use any substances
that suppress the natural heat pain threshold (alcohol, drugs, medication). In case of too strong heat feeling on the skin, change the sitting
position.
Hygiene and cleaning:
- Always put towels on the bench
- For easy cleaning of the floor, we also recommend to put towels or heat resistant plastic mat (up to 70° C) on the floor. A cork floor that can
be wiped, is very recommendable, too.
- Clean the cabin regularly. Before cleaning disconnect the plug. Best for cleaning are cleaning agents for saunas.
Where and how do you install the infrared heat cabin ?
To operate a heat cabin, you need a simple socket and a surface of approx. 1 - 2 m². It can easily be integrated in a living-, fitness-, cellar– or
bath-room. You do not need a ventilation outlet cowl nor have to take any measures against extraordinary moisture. You can install the cabin on
carpet, parquet, tile or laminate floors. The short pre-heating time and the low electricity consumption (already from 1400 W/h) allow economic
perspiration.
Tests and certificates:
One of our heat cabins was tested in 2001 by scientists of the Austrian Research Centre Seibersdorf according to the ineternational guidelines and
limits for infrared radiation, leading to a positive expert report. Our heat cabins are also periodically tested by the TÜV-GS test centres according
to international regulations and safety rules.
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