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Don Smith · 04-26-2007, 09:15 AM

Here is what I said last July:

Here's my suggestion. Ask the ISO "agent" to provide IN WRITING the data showing that installing the ISO retrofit kit will not (a) cause the salon owner to become the "manufacturer of record" for the unit; (b) cause Tan America's product liability and warranty coverage to be voided; and, (c) cause their salon liability insurance to become null and void. If they won't do that...... Caveat Emptor.

In addition, please ask for a "compatibility letter" for the HID/hp sunlamp in the retrofit kit being installed by anyone other than the original manufacturer (Tan America). I think you will find that NONE OF THE 3RD PARTY INSTALLERS can provide you with you one! The reason I add this "caution" is that one state has been asking for them on inspections and others are expected to follow suit in the near future.

BE PREPARED. If you have allowed a third party to install a retrofit kit in your TA Matrix, I suggest that you go to the installer and request a compatibility sheet for the HID/hp sunlamps that they provided (buit don't expect to get one!).

04-26-2007, 09:15 AM	#42 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,597 Rep Power: 10	Re: Matrix L33 Relamp kit Here is what I said last July: Here's my suggestion. Ask the ISO "agent" to provide IN WRITING the data showing that installing the ISO retrofit kit will not (a) cause the salon owner to become the "manufacturer of record" for the unit; (b) cause Tan America's product liability and warranty coverage to be voided; and, (c) cause their salon liability insurance to become null and void. If they won't do that...... Caveat Emptor. In addition, please ask for a "compatibility letter" for the HID/hp sunlamp in the retrofit kit being installed by anyone other than the original manufacturer (Tan America). I think you will find that NONE OF THE 3RD PARTY INSTALLERS can provide you with you one! The reason I add this "caution" is that one state has been asking for them on inspections and others are expected to follow suit in the near future. BE PREPARED. If you have allowed a third party to install a retrofit kit in your TA Matrix, I suggest that you go to the installer and request a compatibility sheet for the HID/hp sunlamps that they provided (buit don't expect to get one!).