How to Disassemble a Stand-Up Tanning Bed

Tanning beds are linked to skin cancer.

Stand-up tanning beds are a popular alternative to those that require laying down. The distance between the tanner and bulb is usually greater, resulting in a cooler tan. There's also less risk of falling asleep in a stand-up tanning bed. The exact process for taking apart a stand-up tanning bed will vary by make and model, but most beds are assembled in sections that can be disassembled without too much effort.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdrivers
• Wrench

Instructions

1. Unplug the unit.

2. Locate the joints that hold the sections together. The joints are located at the back of the sections.

3. Unscrew the joints in each section. The hinges will come off.

4. Lay the first section down. Locate the screws on the ends of the section. The section will hold many rows of lights.

5. Unscrew the screws at the end of the section that hold the plastic cover over the lights. Do this at both ends. Remove the plastic cover.

6. Remove each bulb from the section. This is usually done by twisting it out of the ballast, but each model may use a different method.

7. Unscrew the bulb mount from the section shell. The bulb mount is the large piece that holds all the bulbs in place. The screws for this will be located below the bulbs and at the inside ends of the section. Remove the bulb mount piece.

8. Examine what remains in the section shell. There will be a few wires and other components. Pull those out.

9. Repeat steps four through eight with each remaining section.

References

• "Rescue Your Tanning Bed! Technical Service and Repair Guide"; Sonja Y Larsen and Kent Larsen; 2010