- Find a paper , pen and flexible tape
measure.
- Accurate acrylic measurements. See how to
measure below.
- Write down the manufacturer, make/style,
model number, year and number of bulbs in your bed.
- Brief description of your bed's features,
i.e., number of facial lamps, taping pattern, etc.
- Remove the acrylic from the tanning bed and
stand it on end.
- Type of acrylic to be replaced: curved, molded, V-bend, 2 bend, 3
bend, or 4 bend (see image below).
- Which of the two are you replacing bench (bottom) or canopy (top).
Bend Types:
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2. What
is the best way to measure my acrylic for ordering purposes?
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How To Measure.
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IMPORTANT:
Since the measurement you
give identifies accurately your replacement shield, it is very
important to give us as TRUE a measurement as possible. The only way
to measure is by using a metal tape measure (cloth or vinyl
measurement tools can stretch causing inaccurate measurements!).
- First, Take the acrylic completely
out of the unit.
- With a METAL tape measure,
measure the width around the back side of the acrylic (the side closest to
the lamps). Be exact. Do not round up or down. We prefer that
you get within 1/16".
- Measure the length in the same
manner.
- In some cases, you will need
to measure the width of any special taping. For instance, some acrylics have
gray or white tape at the head and foot of the acrylic to disguise lamp holders
or other inner workings of the tanning unit. This is especially
true for the canopy acrylics of units with facial tanners. Make any
notations concerning the specifics of the taping pattern.
- If your acrylic has any type
of special notches or holes, please notate the specific location of these
features.
- Any other method of measuring may cause you to
receive an ill-fitting acrylic.
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Suction Cups!
Do you need extra arms
to get your acrylic out? No More!
Ask us about our
suction cups to improve ease of removing acrylics.
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3. When
should I replace my tanning bed acrylics?
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Acrylics should obviously be
replaced when they are broken, especially if the crack is large enough to
either pinch a customer, or break completely and further damage your tanning
unit.
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One of the biggest mistakes of
salon owners is waiting for their acrylics to break before replacing them.
Even if your acrylic appears to be in perfect shape, over a period of time
it will begin to block a percentage of the UV light. Most acrylics should be
replaced every 1500-3000 hours. The best way to test the UV transmission of
your acrylics is to purchase a light meter. Take a reading with acrylic on.
Then, take a second reading with the acrylic off. If the readings show a
difference of 20% or more, the acrylics need replacing.
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4. How do I place my tanning bed acrylic order?
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5. What will I be charged for
shipping?
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6. What
can I do to prolong the life of my acrylics?
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To prevent premature cracking,
make sure that your bed has all of the acrylic supports properly installed.
Inspect them to make sure that they are not loose or cracked.
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Some units do not have a
proper support system to begin with. In that case, you can either purchase
aftermarket acrylic supports that can be modified to fit your tanning unit.
Or, you can purchase replacement acrylics in an upgraded thickness for an
additional charge.
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Use disinfectant and cleaners
that are acrylic safe. Most home cleaning products are damaging to acrylics.
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Clean and polish your acrylics
regularly with a system such as Novus Plastic Polish. It comes in three
steps: Step 1) cleans and prepares the acrylic surface for polishing, Step 2)
removes haziness and fine scratches, and Step 3) removes deeper scratches.
Using this system will prevent build up, remove scratches, and help prolong
the life of your acrylics.
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Make sure that all of your
internal cooling fans are working. Defective fans can cause hot spots in
your tanning unit. In a worse case scenario, this can cause unnecessary
warping of your acrylics.
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Do not allow any of your
customers to use tanning products that are not designed for use in indoor
tanning equipment.
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Resources:
Phoenix Sun will special order your acrylic shields to
fit your tanning bed needs. We make every effort to ship acrylic orders the same
day!
Care / Maintenance:
Many factors such as heat, weight and tanning bed lotions can add to the
decrease in performance of your acrylics. Proper maintenance can deepen the tan
of your customers.
Disclaimer:
Please note that our prices are subject to change.
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