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Changing Faceplates
Your Daybreak has a removable faceplate that surrounds the display and
SNOOZE/NAP
button. To allow you to customize the look of your Daybreak to match your tastes and decor,
additional faceplates in a variety of colors and fi nishes are available from Apollo Health. Visit www.
ApolloHealth.com for more information.
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To remove your faceplate, lift and pull the bottom section of the faceplate out and away from the
front of the Daybreak. Then, lift the faceplate up until it is removed completely.
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To replace the faceplate, put the top end in place first, then grasp the bottom of the faceplate and pull
down until it locks in place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know the right sunrise duration for me?
Your Daybreak is factory-set for a 30 minute sunrise, but you can change the duration in 15-minute increments
from 15 to 120 minutes. Your correct sunrise duration depends on your lamp brightness and the latitude at
which you live. It may take some trial and error to fi nd your ideal setting. Here is some information to help:
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Ideally, you want to awaken about 5 to 15 minutes before you have to get out of bed. You should
linger in bed for a while, as if you were on vacation or enjoying a weekend. This step is important in
helping your body transition from sleep to wake time, and one of the reasons why it is so disturbing
to wake up to a blaring alarm that forces you to jump out of bed.
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The closer you are to the poles, the more your body will be accustomed to a longer sunrise. For
example, at the equator a natural sunrise occurs in about fifteen minutes, but an Alaskan/Canadian
sunrise can last up to two hours. Try to match what your body is already accustomed to.
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A longer sunrise is generally more effective at resetting your circadian rhythm and starting your
wake cycles.
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If you find yourself awakening too early, use a lamp that is less bright, shorten your sunrise duration,
and/or set your wake time a few minutes later to compensate.