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PROPER OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
• Always provide a well-ventilated environment where ambient temperatures do not exceed
40°C (104°F) regardless of whether the ballasts are in operation or off. Excessive temperatures
can inhibit performance and may cause damage or shorten the life of the ballasts and void the
warranty.
• Do not run or store lights in the greenhouse unless proper environmental cooling systems are in
operation. Greenhouses that are "shut down" can record excessively high temperatures resulting
in premature equipment failure.
• When calculating cooling needs for your greenhouse, take into consideration the excessive heat
that can be shed by HID lighting.
• This ballast is intended for indoor or greenhouse use only. Do not run lights where water will
come in direct contact with the ballast or lamp.
Replacing Lamps
It is recommended to replace a nonworking lamp immediately. Failure to do so could damage the
ballast or components over time.
Never remove a lamp when a ballast is receiving power. Never have a powered ballast without a lamp
inserted in the socket. This can be both dangerous and harmful to the ballast. Electronic ballasts may
shut off if this occurs.
Lamp Replacement Steps
• Disconnect power to the ballast.
• Make sure that the lamp is cool to prevent burns.
• Remove and replace the suspected bad lamp with a known working lamp.
• Make sure the lamp is securely installed into the lamp holders to ensure proper performance.
Failure to properly install the lamp can reduce performance and can cause lamp and ballast
failures.
• Power the ballast. The lamp should immediately start. If it does not, allow 3 minutes for the
ballast to attempt to re-strike the lamp. Some lamps may require a burn-in period of 12 hours to
ensure proper performance and consistent starting.
• If the lamp does not ignite, check the troubleshooting section or consult a PARsource/Hydrofarm
representative .
Tracking Performance
It is best to map out the lights by location to track any maintenance or replacement data. Consult
PARsource/Hydrofarm for examples of product mapping.
TIPS
• The lamp may require 10–30 minutes cooling time before restarting.
• After you plug the reflector in, the lamp may require several minutes to reach its full brightness. In the
event of a momentary power interruption, the lamp will not restart immediately.
• Some variation in the color of light emitted by the lamp is not unusual, especially in the first 100 hours
of operation.
• Never pull the cord to unplug the reflector, pull the plug only.
• Avoid scratching the lamp, subjecting it to undue pressure, or getting it wet when it is hot; these
actions may cause the lamp to break.
• In the event of lamp breakage, immediately unplug the reflector to prevent exposure to ultraviolet
energy, which may be harmful to eyes and skin.
• Keep room temperature below 95°F, with adequate air circulation by fan in the growing area.
• The DE lamp produces very high-intensity light and was originally designed for commercial
growing operations. Please take care to consider proximity to plants when installing your fixture.
GENERAL CARE & MAINTENANCE
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